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Vol. 36 No. 36 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 February 6, 2009

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2009 “The quest for Black citizenship in the Americas”

Senate Approves Barbara Smith Conrad: Mezzo-soprano, Holder, Swearing in Civil Rights Pioneer, honored in Austin She grew up singing at home in the piney woods of rural East Texas. In 1957, as a RAPPIN’ sophomore voice student at Tommy Wyatt The University of Texas at Austin, she won the lead role in the Purcell Dido and This Black Aeneas. But she was African- American and her leading History Month man was white. In one of the notable episodes in U.S. civil is special! rights history, Barbara Smith With the election of Barack was told by University ad- Obama as President of the ministrators that she could , Black History not perform the role. The de- takes on a whole new meaning cision was personally devas- this year. It further empathizes tating to her. The controversy why it is important to study and reverberated throughout the observe the history of a people. campus community. Harry Who would have believed that Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, and in just over a century and a half rallied to after African Americans were re- Attorney General Eric Holder her support, but the decision leased from slavery, with many remained final. of them unable to read, that one Over the next 40 years By. Dorothy Rowley of the “weighty” recommen- of their descendants would oc- Special to the NNPA dations of former FBI director Barbara Smith Conrad be- cupy the highest office in the from the Afro-American Louis Freeh, James Comey, came one of the premiere land? And it was done with a Newspapers who served as a deputy attor- mezzo-sopranos in the coun- military revolution. There are ney general for President try. She performed with both very few countries on the planet WASHINGTON George H. W. Bush and the Vienna State Opera and who have not undergone at least (NNPA) - Despite earlier ef- former Transportation Secre- the Com- one military revolution on its forts by Republicans to hold tary William Coleman. pany, each considered among way to forming a democracy. up his confirmation, Eric Barbara Smith Conrad Prior to Specter’s the most distinguished opera And even when that democracy Holder met Senate committee change of heart, Holder’s companies in the world. She tion) honored her with a Dis- cital Hall. While she’s in Aus- if formed, there is always a approval, approval of the full confirmation had been held remained understandably es- tinguished Alumni award. tin, Conrad is being followed threat that the system could be Senate and was sworn in on up to demand more time to tranged from The University This week, the Texas by the folks at Alpheus Me- overturned. Tuesday. question him about harsh in- of Texas for many of those Legislature honors Barbara dia who are in the process of But., while it is exciting to keep He becomes the nation’s terrogation techniques and years, until UT President Pe- shooting a documentary film our eyes on the activities of chief law enforcement official Smith Conrad and she will Guantanamo trials, as well as ter Flawn reached out to her on her. President Obama, we must also and America’s first Black at- make several appearances, in- issues pertaining to some par- in 1984 and brought her back And from the looks of a pause to see how others have torney general. cluding a community event at dons of President Clinton, in- into the UT family. That year, six-minute trailer, ‘When I played a role in making his elec- Holder, who served as the George Washington Mu- cluding the last-minute par- Conrad returned to Austin to Rise’ promises to be a com- tion possible. And much of that deputy attorney general in the seum and Cultural Center, a don of fugitive financier Marc debut in the premiere of Earl pelling film. The trailer was activity starts on the local level. Clinton administration, es- recital on Wednesday when Rich, whose wife was a ma- Stewart’s opera Al-Inkishafi. shown at the Carver event. People from all walks of life, in caped the GOP lions den af- she’ll sing spirituals. The free jor Democratic donor. The following year, the Texas The movie is due to be fin- cities all across America, have ter Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) concert was in UT Bates Re- Senators asked Holder Exes (Ex-Students’ Associa- ished later this year. played a role in this historic ac- decided not to withhold his why he backed pardoning complishment. We must remem- vote for confirmation. Rich and questioned his rec- ber that government begins on Both Democrats and ommendation to commute the local level and goes up, Republicans have described Berl Handcox elected Austin’s first Black the sentences of Puerto rather than the other way Holder as experienced and Rican nationalists who be- around. willing to admit his mistakes, longed to a group that car- Council member since Reconstruction How many times have we seen as well as tough on crime. He is also opposed to torture. ried out murders, robberies a politician start out in the low- Berl Handcox was born dent of a group called the It had been correctly and bombings, according to est elective office in the commu- in 1932 and grew up in Young Men’s Progressive anticipated that Holder’s AP. Holder acknowledged nity to later hold one of the most Denton, Texas. As a child he Club, and this exposure in- confirmation would be the his mistake in the Rich case powerful ones? Many start out spent summers in Wichita, spired some of his associates toughest of any of Obama’s but defended his decision on the local school Board, City Kansas, where his father lived to suggest that he run for a cabinet selections. in the case of the national- Council, or some County office. and worked. In 1951, he en- seat on the Austin City Coun- Specter said he came to ists, saying they did not They later run for statewide of- listed in the Navy and shortly cil. In 1971, Berl Handcox be- his decision largely because commit the violent acts. fice and later national office. after was assigned to the air- came the first African Ameri- During this month we will be craft carrier U.S.S. Valley can since Reconstruction to featuring some of our local Afri- Steel becomes first Black Forge. serve on the Austin City can Americans who have laid the Mr. Handcox attended Council. He was re-elected in foundation for others to follow Prairie View A & M, where he 1973, and resigned the post in our foot steps. We are start- GOP Chair met his wife, Ruby. In 1967, Mr. Handcox and his in 1975 in order to head the ing out with one of the least cel- Steele takes over a be- he moved to Austin and took family challenged the un- Office of Equal Employment ebrated of the group, former City leaguered GOP as Repub- a job at IBM in the education written rule that forced Afri- Opportunity for the State of Councilman Berl Handcox who licans seek to rebound department. A short time later, can Americans to live almost Texas. Since his tenure, Place was elected to the Austin City from back-to-back defeats he was named Equal Employ- exclusively in East Austin. 6 on the Austin City Council Council in 1971, reelected in 1973 in national elections that ment Opportunity Coordina- He became known within the has traditionally been filled and served until 1975. gave Democrats control of tor for IBM. Black community as presi- by an African American. Handcox paved the way for the Congress and the White next six council members to fol- House. Council Mem- low him. His election was as big The Washington Post of a risk as the election of reported that the decision bers and incoming Obama. Austin had not had an came after a series of bal- Fire Chief Cel- African American serve on the lots that displayed a level council since the 19th Century. of drama rarely seen in na- ebrate Wear Red I do not know of any type of tional politics. Day Proclamation building, street or other public By. Alan King With the historic elec- Austin City Council acknowledgment of Mr. Special to the NNPA from tion of President Barack Members Randi Shade, Handcox’s service to this com- the Afro-American Newspapers Obama serving as the first Sheryl Cole, Laura Morrison munity. I want to go on record Black president in and Austin’s incoming Fire BALTIMORE now by calling for that to be America, the Los Angeles Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr are (NNPA) - Defeating the in- changed. His election and ser- Times reported the move encouraging everyone at City cumbent party chief and vice is one of the great accom- as an interesting play to Hall to join them in wearing three other challengers af- plishment of African Americans corral minority voters who to mark the proclamation of ter six rounds of balloting, in Austin and he should have a will be crucial to a Repub- Feb. 6 as National Wear Red former Maryland Lt. Gov. women to take charge of their City Hall for a photo oppor- permanent acknowledge of that lican comeback. Day in Austin. was elected heart health. tunity at 5 p.m. Thursday, service. Handcox would be em- Two African-Ameri- National Wear Red Day Friday to chair the Repub- Council Members Jan. 29, 2009. barrassed to know that I am mak- cans campaigned to lead is part of the American Heart lican National Committee Shade, Cole, Morrison and Rhoda Mae Kerr was ing that recommendation, be- the Republican National Association’s Go Red for (RNC), becoming the first incoming Chief Kerr, along sworn in as Chief of the Aus- cause he is a very humble man. Committee. Women campaign, designed African-American to lead with their colleagues, gath- tin Fire Department on Fri- But, the time has come for him to increase awareness about the GOP. See Steel page 5 ered in front of a fire truck at day, Jan. 30. to be recognized. heart disease and to inspire Page 2/THE VILLAGER/February 6, 2009 EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Editorial, Commentary or Letter to the Editor Fax to 512.476.0179 Email to [email protected] Mail to 1223-A Rosewood Avenue, 78702 What About Poor People? weeks turning into 30, 24, or attention to those who are los- Black is Back, but Check Facts even 18 hour work weeks and ing jobs, homes, and oppor- risen to status a national and Proclamation issued 100 they have to find ways to tunities. What about the international statesman. Mr. years prior (although nearly make up their losses. people who have heretofore Douglas famously said, all African Americans could With all the talk of had scant opportunities and “There is no Negro problem. not exercise their right to vote middle class angst, who will are who desperately need a The problem is whether the due to racially discriminatory speak up for the poor? There leg up? American people have the state laws or practices). are those, in New Orleans, While paying attention courage, loyalty, and patrio- When who still have not been re- to the middle class, we also tism enough to honor their refused to respond, and settled into their homes. There need to pay attention to those Constitution.” Democratic candidate John F. are those who have run out of who are trying to claw their Others of both races in- Kennedy did so, many Afri- unemployment benefits. One way out of poverty. We need cluding: William Lloyd Gar- can Americans switched in eight Americans is poor, to pay attention to those stu- rison, Sojourner Truth, John their political patronage to the one in four African-Ameri- dents who may lose educa- Brown, Harriet Tubman Democratic Party. In turn, the Republican Party shifted its By. Julianne Malveaux cans, one in five Latinos, more tional opportunities because agreed on the need to end the philosophical position. NNPA Columnist than 40 percent of African- they don’t get the low-inter- Trans Atlantic Slave Trade. In In 1968, following the One of Vice President American children. What est loan deals that banks are consideration of a progres- Gary L. Flowers Democratic passage of the Joe Biden’s first assignments will we do for those who are getting these days. sive political platform African NNPA Columnist 1964 Civil Rights Act, the 1965 in the Obama Administration at the bottom of the economic We need to offer higher Americans supported the Re- Voting Rights Act, and the is to lead a task force on the ladder? Pell grants than the $5,350 On Sunday, the Pitts- publican Party. 1968 Fair Housing Act, Re- middle class. To be sure, proposals proposed in the stimulus burgh Steelers won the Na- On the other side of the publican candidate Richard His task force will meet that help the middle class are package. And we need to look tional Football League’s Super philosophical floor was the Nixon used the infamous on February 27 in Philadel- likely to trickle down to the at ways we can engage poor Bowl by defeating the Arizona Democratic-Republican “Southern Strategy” to ap- phia to talk about green jobs poor. Job creation strategies people in the massive job cre- Cardinals. The Steelers wore Party, founded by Thomas peal to southern Whites to as a way to develop a strong for the middle class may make ation that is likely to take black and yellow and the Car- Jefferson as a Congressional support the Republican Party middle class. There seems to room for job possibilities for place. dinals adorned red and white. Caucus in 1792. While fight- as an anti-civil rights, “law be significant administration the poor. Poor people should On January 20, many The victory of the ing for the “common man’s” and order” party. buy-in to this task force, al- not be viewed simply as a described President Barack Steelers rested on their phi- Bill of Rights, the Democrats Nixon also infused though our history with task trickle-down opportunity, Obama as the manifestation losophy of a rugged running supported the institution of large sums of money into Af- forces is not the strongest. though. They ought to be of Dr. Martin Luther King’s offense as opposed to the pass- Slavery. rican American businesses Remember Hillary viewed as central to our na- dream. Dr. King was passion- ing philosophy of the Cardi- Jefferson wrote elo- known as “Black Capital- Rodham Clinton’s health tions economic recovery, not ately devoted to the poor. He nals’ offense. Also last week, quently on the “inalienable ism”. As a result, the National care task force? We can only peripheral to it. said, “The curse of poverty the Republican National rights” of all men, “…among Business League and other hope that this one will pro- It’s just been a week, I has no justification in our Committee elected its first Af- them life, liberty, and the pur- Black Republican institutions duce proposals that will be can hear somebody saying. age. It is socially as cruel and rican-American chair, suit of happiness.” Yet, were formed. useful as our economy con- Give President Obama time to blind as the practice of canni- Michael Steele, since its incep- Jefferson and other Demo- The football example of tinues to careen out of con- implement his agenda. With balism at the dawn of civili- tion in 1854. The choice of crats claimed ownership of the Super Bowl is instructive. trol. the stimulus package being zation, when men ate each Michael Steele suggests the African Americans as prop- Team philosophies are One in eight Americans kicked around by Republi- other because they had not yet Republican Party is painting erty. Predictably, Black Ameri- demarked by uniform colors. is poor. Somehow I wish cans and blue-dog Democrats, learned to take food from the by numbers a political picture cans viewed Democrats with Black players on the Cardi- we’d started at the bottom and the Middle Eastern situation soil, or to consumer the abun- in response to the national displeasure due to their ra- nals could not ask the Black looked at the persistent issue as out of control as ever, our dant animal life around election of a Black man in the cially discriminatory posi- players on the Steelers for of poverty. While the middle banking infrastructure crum- them.” form of Barack Obama as the tions. Like the Super Bowl; strategy on the basis of their class has been hit, the poor bling, and layoffs choking the Should President 44th President of the United two clubs with different phi- Blackness. Likewise, the Black have been hit even harder. lifeblood out of the labor mar- Obama choose to shoulder Dr. States of America. Apparently, losophies. coach of the Steelers could not They don’t have homes that ket, isn’t the President’s plate King’s mantle, he must pay Black is back. The philosophi- While both political offer money to the Black play- are being foreclosed on. They full enough? And don’t more attention to the poverty cal facts reveal otherwise for parties have supported the ers of the Cardinals to turn rent homes that others cannot middle-class taxpayers have that plagues America. A task the Republican Party. false notion of White Su- away from their football phi- pay the mortgages on. some priority over the poor? force on the middle class is a In 1854, the Republican premacy, a partisan shift for losophy. The same holds true They haven’t been My reply – not really. good thing. A passion to elimi- Party was founded on, among African Americans occurred for politics. downsized from decent jobs The middle class deserves at- nate poverty would be even other political platforms, the in the presidential campaign While we applaud the to low-wage jobs. They’ve tention, and so do the poor. better. abolition of the institution of of 1960. ascension of Michael Steele in been surviving on low-wage Poverty has been an invisible Dr. Julianne Malveaux Slavery in the United States. While Reverend Dr. Martin the Republican Party there is jobs all along. Some of them reality in this economic melt- can be reached at The most prominent White Re- Luther King, Jr. sat in a Bir- a difference in pigment and are finding their 40 hour work down. There has been some [email protected]. publican became Abraham mingham jail for advocating Lincoln who was elected the an end to racial segregation platform. If the Republican 16th President of the United in America, he reached out for Party wishes to enter the new Obama Coattails: Black Republican Chair States by campaigning support of the Republican political paradigm, they must Black folks screaming for help Obama’s victory meant is that against, and eventually led candidate, Richard Nixon. end their record of racial di- and Black bodies in the wa- there is talent of color in the the nation in abolishing sla- Dr. King, his father, and visiveness and political pos- ter. higher ranks of political life very. many Black people in America turing. They must not color by This is the same fellow that is ready to lead the coun- The preeminent Black considered themselves “Lin- numbers. who began his campaign at try and they will increasingly Republican was Frederick coln Republicans” in honor Gary Flowers is execu- Bob Jones University that have that opportunity be- Douglas, who had liberated of President Abraham tive director and CEO of the would not allow interracial cause of two things: changing himself from bondage and Lincoln’s Emancipation Black Leadership Forum. dating; it was the same fellow demographics and the bank- who spoke at an NAACP ruptcy of Republican public convention only once in his policies. Can Obama Reverse Bush’s Somalia Policy? eight years. It is the image of First, it is amazing how the party who has a presiden- long the demographic argu- noted, sending Ethiopians is accomplishing nothing but tial candidate in 2008 with ment has been used to show into Somalia, given the his- further antagonizing the only one high-level Black Republicans that the country tory of tension between the population. staffer and who headed a is becoming more diverse and two countries, was a recipe The Obama administra- By Ron Walters Convention with 2,000 del- they would have to recruit or for disaster. tion can engage the AU in a NNPA Columnist egates, but only 36 Black. die. Republican pollster Linda The Ethiopians con- new round of peace talks con- Republicans have just It is insensitive com- DiVall said in 1998 that the cluded in 2008 that their in- cerning Somalia. This may named an African-American, ments by Republican officials party had to respond to the tervention had been a mis- need to be a regional project former Maryland Lt. Gover- like Senator Trent Lott who “sheer math of the changing take. They were in the process since some of the fuel in the nor Michael Steele, as party praised Strom Thurmond, demographics in America…” of being drawn into a pro- Somali situation involves on- Chair. saying if we had listened to and expand their appeal to tracted and vicious war, vi- going tensions between Ethio- While I congratulate him (who opposed the inte- minorities if they were to con- cious for reasons that in- pia and Eritrea. In either case, Steele, I am also aware that it gration of the Democratic tinue to be competitive. They cluded the actions of their an ‘’honest broker’’ needs to By. Bill Fletcher Jr. probably would never have party when he was in it) thing gave much lip-service to this own soldiers. They an- get the major parties to the happened if Barack Obama would be better. Or, take Sena- idea afterward, but it was not NNPA Columnist nounced that they would table. had not won the presidency. tor Conrad Burns of Mon- until Ken Mehlman became It has become almost a withdraw from Somalia, hav- The US and the EU can So now that he is Chair the tana, who called his house Chair in 2004 that a serious cliché to say that it will take ing proven incapable of help to finance AU peacekeep- biggest question he confronts painter a “nice little Guate- attempt was made at what years, if not decades, to re- bringing stability to the coun- ing operations in Somalia. is how to turn around the malan man,” or former Vir- they called “outreach” – cover from the disaster that try. Although there is a small A reconstruction plan needs strong perception that Re- ginia Senator George Allan showing up at Black venues, was the Bush administration. presence of the African Union to be developed, again with publicans are actively op- whose reference to a non- speaking about the legacy of This is not only true in the in Somalia, they lack any real the support of the USA and posed to Black interests. white person in his audience Abraham Lincoln and admit- realm of economics, our imme- capacity to stabilize the situ- the EU. Particularly since So- Steele himself said just after as a “Macaca,” a kind of mon- ting the party has erred re- diate challenge, but as well in ation. malia has been without a func- the recent election while cam- key. cently by not reaching out. the arena of foreign policy. A The Ethiopian interven- tioning state since 1991, there paigning for the office that Think about the habit of But the real challenge of case in point is Somalia. tion, along with periodic US has been a crumbling of basic Republican Party officials Republicans working hard to Steele is what made The Bush administration, gunship attacks on ‘’sus- infrastructure and the popu- “just don’t give a damn,” that prevent Blacks from voting by Mehlman’s initiative fruit- looking at Somalia through the pected’’ terrorist strongholds, lation is living through a dra- their version of outreach to initiating so-called “ballot less. Republicans are funda- lens of the so-called war has worsened the already matic humanitarian crisis that minorities is “let’s throw a security” programs where mentally opposed to policies against terrorism, completely grim situation. The UIC the bulk of the rest of the cocktail party, find some they pass laws requiring gov- like Affirmative Action, misread the situation. Rather radicalized, and ultimately world chooses to ignore. Black folks and Hispanics ernment issued ID for voting, spending on social programs, than recognize that there was underwent splits, including If President Obama is to and women, wrap our arms or personally check the ID of and civil rights, in short, most a civil war unfolding with a the development of a do anything, he needs to act around them. See look at us. people (generally Blacks) at of the measures that have right-wing Islamist group— hardliner segment that seems quickly, but such actions need And then we go back to the the door of the voting station. been responsible for Black the Union of Islamic Courts— to want no negotiated settle- to be done in conjunction with same old, same old.” He con- The exploits of the Ohio Afri- progress. Now they are at it against a nearly defunct Tran- ment. The TNG is all but dead other involved parties rather tinued, ‘’The party has sim- can-American Secretary of again, attempting to scuttle sitional National Government, - again - and this time no one than the unilateralism that ply not understood the im- State, are still spending for human needs the Bush administration saw will be able to put Humpty- was so characteristic of US portance of having highly fresh in the mind from the contained in the Stimulus the Union of Islamic Courts Dumpty back together again. foreign policy during the Bush visible Black Republican 2004 election when he did package proposed by Barack (UIC) as essentially an arm of President Obama has nightmare. operatives…It’s not our mes- everything possible to prevent Obama and being debated in Al Qaeda. indicated that he wishes to Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a Se- sage as much as it is our mes- Blacks from voting in big Congress. Then, they will Having drawn that con- pursue a different course of nior Scholar with the Institute sengers that are killing us.” numbers. He also ran for send Michael Steele out into clusion they supported, if not action but he has not clarified for Policy Studies and the im- I beg to differ with party Chair but came in near Black communities to wrap encouraged, Ethiopia in its in- precisely what he wishes to mediate past president of Steele – profoundly. The prob- to last place among the six his arms around us and say, vasion of Somalia in order to do. There are a few things that TransAfrica Forum. He is the lem with the Republican candidates, proof that even “see, look at us.” Then go back crush the UIC and prop up the can probably help: co-author of ‘’Solidarity Di- party is not the absence of Republicans were embar- to the same old, same old. Transitional National Gov- The US can stop its at- vided’’. He can be reached at high profile Blacks to sell the rassed by his attempt to be a ernment. As many observers tacks on Somali territory. This [email protected]. message of the party, it is the loyal 21st century lawn Dr. Ron Walters is the From blood banking to the modern subway, from jazz to social justice, party’s president who flies jockey. Distinguished Leadership the contributions of African Americans have shaped and molded and over the damage of the Even Republicans must Scholar, Director of African Katrina hurricane, leaving understand that part of what American Leadership Center. influenced our national culture and our national character. February 6, 2009/The Villager/Page 3 Black History Month at Joshua Lady Ida M. Hunt “Top Lady of the Year” Chapel CME “TOPS in Service” has Little Rock, Arkansas where Hunt is the widow of W. The Joshua Chapel faith as we receive Gods word truly been a lifelong journey she will compete for the “Area G. Hunt, has two adult CME Church would like to and give Him worthy praise for our “Top Lady of the Year” One Director Award” for children, two grandsons, cordially invite you to our in the Lord’s spirit on this 2008-2009, Lady Ida M. Hunt. “Top Lady of the Year”. and three great-grandchil- annual Black History Pro- day. Services will be held at Capital City Chamber and Lady Hunt is a member dren. gram on February 22, 2009. 3:00 pm at 1006 Yager Lane Top Ladies of Distinction, In- of Mount Sinai Missionary Capital City Chapter, This evening program prom- in Suite 101 C; Austin, Texas corporated elected Lady Baptist Church where A. W. Top Ladies of Distinction, ises to be an uplifting and 78753. We encourage you to Hunt for this distinguished Anthony Mays is Senior Inc. salutes Ida M. Hunt on spiritually enlightening event honor us with your presence honor because of the great va- Pastor. She is active in her many achievements in focusing on “Notoriety in for a spiritually rewarding riety of services. The criteria Church School, Senior the organization and Today’s Society”. Our guest evening giving you vision to for such an honor is based Ministry Fellowship and wishes her success at Area speaker will be our former see, courage to do and faith to upon continuous and sus- Women’s Ministry. Lady One Conference. pastor, Reverend Damon K. believe that we can continue tained service with the Top Gee. to leave legacies of our love Ladies organization at the Come witness how min- for God. Refreshments will be local, area, and national lev- Ida Hunt istry has flowed from the served, and we are going to els, as well as an active par- business field as a realtor, walls of the sanctuary as a have a hallelujah good time!!! ticipant in civics/charitable/ meeting again a different cli- stream of hope and wisdom If you are unable to at- church, community and other entele, different challenges in our community, quenching tend, donations are accept- service organizations. Lady and becoming more knowl- the social need and replenish- able and may be sent to Hunt has exemplified those edgeable in the field. Lady ing the thirsty soul. Notable Joshua Chapel CME Church; qualities and more by giving Hunt enjoys people. leaders have served as a min- P. O. Box 15972; Austin, TX her entire life to the services At the present time, istering stream that has 78753. Most of all we ask that of children, youth, and adults Lady Hunt serves as Parlia- flowed from the oppression of you intercede on our behalf in the Austin and Central mentarian, Chairman of By- slavery, to the struggle of civil with petitions to the Lord that Texas areas. Some forty years laws and Constitution Com- rights and flowing strong this fellowship will be all that were spent in the various ar- mittee, Courtesy, and other even today. God would have it to be in eas of education from class- programmatic thrusts: Se- We are looking forward His glorious name. room teacher, counselor, psy- nior Citizens, Status of to fellowshipping with our For more information, chological associate, curricu- Women, Community Beauti- Brothers and Sisters of the call the church at (512) 339- lum and instruction coordi- fication and Community PRAY (7729). nator, supervisor, to school Partnerships. As an asset to administrator. These were Capital City Chapter, she Church news, announcement? challenging and enjoyable will represent the Chapter in years. Since retiring from edu- March 2009 at Top Ladies If so, contactthe Villager at cation, Lady Hunt entered the Area One Conference in 476-0082 “Celebrating Community” The Blackshear/O.L. Hear Mama Praying” and Price Ex-Student Association Live from Bobby Jones Gospel presents “Celebrating Com- Hour, Gospel Comedienne, munity”. God’s Fire Cracker Miss Rita. In Loving Memory of This event will take the late Dr. James Lee Dickey place Saturday, February 7 at featuring recording artist 6p.m. at Taylor High School Chester D. T. Baldwin - fea- Auditorium. turing the hit single “I Still

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Youth of Today. Hope of Tomorrow. 476-0082 Cub Scout Pack 327 went on “Little Shop of Horror Friday” I Can’t Wait… first outing played last Friday been talking to my mom and given by the U.S. Department ads for the program and cast dad, and what I have con- of Education and tell us what t-shirts at the front door. They cluded is that I should really Americans students know even auctioned one with cast be thinking about my future. and can do in key subject ar- autographs on opening night I want to be a psychiatrist, eas. I was one of the students for $300. then again I wonder what my that participated in the test- Hendrickson High family has in store for me. You ing. School is truly fortunate to never know it just might work Black History Month is have such high caliber theatre for me. here and at The Rosewood directors as Mike Fisher and The main thing on my Ave Baptist Church each Anaka Shockley who were mind is TAKS. I can’t say I’m Sunday we can dress in dif- able to bring in the very best ready for them, because re- ferent attire. On the first Sun- music directors and choreog- ally I have no choice but to day you dress to represent the rapher for this stellar perfor- Raven Wyatt take them. Well, I would love Jaylon Knighten people from the “Mother- mance. Campbell Elementary Kelley Lane to talk about my choice sheet land”, second Sunday is Alonzo Black Students can begin tak- I received on Friday. I’ll clue On Saturday our Cub “Old Fashion Day”, third Hendrickson High School ing ACC courses as early as Really I can’t wait till’ you in on some of the elec- Scout Pack 327 went on our Sunday “Remembering the Friday,Jan. 30, 2009 the summer following their the year is over. Mostly be- tives. AVID is an elective that first outing for the year our Movement Honoring the Hendrickson High School’s sophomore year. If a student cause the tests are almost here I am currently in. It’s an orga- Scout Leader took us to the Civil Right in 1960” and the drama department put on the takes two classes per semes- and I don’t want to take them. nizational program so I might Millennium where we played final fourth Sunday “Here much anticipated play “Little ter including the summer ses- th Maybe I’ll skip that day. I’m not participate in it again. a game of bowling. Feb.7 is and Now” where we can Shop of Horrors”. Students sions, by the time they gradu- kidding. Pflex is also another Scout ORama and we will dress like the present and who had lead parts in the ate, they can complete up to Well we got our new elective I atten, yeah the GT also be marching in the Scout we will have a pot luck din- play were Caleb Britton, Tara 36 hours of college credit. Ba- school sheets for next year. program for so called smart Parade downtown. ner after morning service. Shackelford, Gabe Chavez, sically, the entire freshman I’m thinking about all AP people. Just to let you know Campbell was selected Way to go Steelers and James Saunders. All year of college! classes next year because I my counselor put me in there to represent schools across they won the Super bowl were outstanding in both their The courses are free if have already done AP math for some reason I just don’t our state and nation by par- game 27-23. Coach Mike acting skills and their consid- taught on a high school cam- and English for two years al- know why. It’s really chal- ticipating in the National As- Tomlin is the youngest erable singing abilities. pus, and $40 per course if ready. So, I can take a chal- lenging because it actually sessment of Educational coach to win the Super Of course a high school taken online or at an ACC cam- lenge. Also this new class that makes you think. Not saying Progress (NAEP). NAEP is bowl. musical of this scale requires pus. The cost of textbooks can might empress my dad it’s a it’s a bad thing, I’m just say- literally dozens of players be over a $100 per course. See BCIS class for computer and ing it’s hard and very diffi- and techies to make it all hap- your counselor or go by the business skills. It is a HS cult. R.I.P Coach Honeycutt pen. The mechanical man-eat- College and Career Center for credit so yea I might be inter- I want to participate as first until I was on my way ing botanical, which grew details. ested. a student aid. Like a student home and passed by the from scene to scene, was Contact Terry I will do anything to who helps the staff around Delco center. It was cop Broadway quality and cost a Sheneman, Transition Coun- make my dad proud. The the school and what not, its cars everywhere and like lot of money to rent. The cast selor, at 594-1128 or by TAKS tests are around the sort of like being a temp. You two ambulances. All the did all they could to defray emailat corner so I’m preparing in get out of class so it’s an ad- red and blue lights were some of the costs by selling [email protected]. anyway I can. I usually al- vantage. I could tell you more just lighting up the whole ways get commended so I’m but I kind I’ve misplaced my street. All I could think In Loving Memory of not worried. Well a little, it’s choice sheet. So yeah sorry about was How is Coach a new test so you really never that I can’t give you more de- Honeycutt, what is he do- Coach Pat Honeycutt know. tails. Really there is no more ing? When I heard all the My grades are really to tell yet. I will keep you clued stories I was so shocked high school he attended al- improving. I should be tak- in though because well I al- and hurt. Tayla Terry most every event that ing this very seriously. I have ways do. So to keep my head up McCallum High Schol McCallum took place in. I and my memories warm was in coach Honeycutt’s inside I went to go get me The VILLAGER YOUTH Well just Friday advisory and I loved going th a shirt made thanks to January 30 our own every Wednesday. When it BRIGADE. Mujtaba Khawaja. He Coach Honeycutt passed was progress repot time and made it very beautiful and away at the McCallum and Coach Honeycutt handed Youth of today, Hope of he even took time to make Lbj basketball game, it was them out to his students, he it so special. Tomorrow! very hard to hear the news. would always tell me “You I will truly After my basketball game don’t have no progress report miss my bestfriend and my and we lost hearing that I girl.” He was such a passion- favorite coach, Coach lost my bestfriend coach ate person. Even if he didn’t Honeycutt. Love you AL- and homie was devastat- know you he would talk to as WAYS. ing. I couldn’t believe it at Michelle Gordon if he did. His spunk will be McCallum High School missed and I will miss him on January 30th was the Wednesdays when I enter the Input needed for concept of day the life of head football gym to go to advisory. coach Pat Honeycutt was Coach Honeycutts 4th PISD High School taken away from all that loved funeral will be held at the him. Coach Honeycutt was Delco Center at 3:30. My heart known for his open heart, and prayers go out to him and will be allotted at the good spirits, his support and his family. He will always be forum for participants to loving everyone. As missed and never be forgot- ask questions, which may cordianator of McCallum ten! be submitted in advance by visiting the following website: http:// COBRA takes UT Field Trip www.pflugervilleisd.net/ contact/feedback.cfm. to the movies Starry Knights form his own organization Coffee House: The poetry to fight back against the Spirit Groove and creative performance white man for freedom. I re- club starts at 7 p.m. on ally enjoyed this movie, be- Alon Rodgers February 6th. Admission cause it’s showing how an Kelly Lane Middle School is free. Refreshments will African-American took The Superin- be sold. what he learned and accom- tendent of Schools, The PTO meeting plished in the CIA and cre- Charles Dupre, is asking is scheduled for 7 p.m. ated his own organization. th for community input into February 9 . He then gathered other the concept for the Parent Night at young men, taught them district’s fourth high Hendrickson HS for next what he knew, and fought school. This could also be year’s 9th graders is 7 p.m. back against whites for free- th important to Kelly Lane February 10 . dom. After the movie, we ate Middle School students We will be taking practice pizza in the ballroom of the Jeremy Henderson who could be reassigned TAKS tests on Wednesdays UT union located under- McCallum High School to the new school rather during February. Math ground of the building. We th than attending will be the 11 , Science the also talked about college in- th On Tuesday, Janu- Hendrickson High School. 18 , and Social Studies the formation and what we can th ary27, 2009 COBRA and All parents in the 25 . Boys and do to prepare for college. We Voices from McCallum went community are invited to Girls Basketball teams face talked about how you pay to UT and watched the attend a forum 7 p.m. Pflugerville Middle School for your books and stuff in movie “Spook”. It was awe- Thursday Feb. 19 in the this week. college, which is known as some to see. The movie was trustees boardroom 1401 Also KLMS Science financial aid. This was a re- about a black man named W. Pecan Street, in Olympiad Team won the ally cool experience and I Freeman, who worked for Pflugerville. Call 594-0090 Hutto Invitational can’t wait to go back to UT the CIA and takes what he for more information. Time Championship! and have more fun. Hook Family Technology learned from the CIA to Em’ Horns!!!!!! February 6, 2009/THE VILLAGER/page 5 ‘In America, We’re All Leaders’ — AISD to Host 26th Annual African American Heritage Celebration Dr. William Petty, Aus- The Austin School Dis- will be announced. PASSALONG ••tinArts Police Department and CultureDivi- trict will host its 26th Annual Community awards sion Manager. African American Heritage Evelynwill be conferred Martinupon seven Anderson Chaitra McGrew, Dis- Celebration on Sunday, Feb- educators and community tinguished Teacher from Sims ruary 8, at 3 p.m. at the Delco leaders who have demon- Elementary School. Activity Center, located at strated leadership and com- In addition, retiring 4601 Pecan Brook Drive. mitment to community service AISD Superintendent Dr. Pat The District will honor and the success of all AISD Forgione, and former Chief more than 230 outstanding students. Award recipients Academic Officer Dr. Darlene students of African American will be: Westbrook, will be honored heritage, and recognize local Dr. Kevin Foster, Direc- for their contributions to the educators and community tor of the Institute for Commu- Austin School District and the leaders for their contributions nity, University, and School students it serves. to the welfare and success of Partnerships. Entertainment and in- Austin students. Dr. James Hill, Senior spiration will be provided by Student honorees will Vice President and Special student choirs and dance include the top African Assistant to the President, groups from host school Aus- American students from each University of Texas at Austin. tin High School. of Austin’s middle and high Pamela Hall, AISD Ex- Admission to the 2009 schools. Special recognition ecutive Director of Human AISD African American will be given to AISD’s Afri- Resources. Heritage Celebration is free can American Heritage High Carolyn Golden, Assis- to the public. The entire School Scholars — 11 high tant Professor, Huston- AISD community is invited Austin Dances school seniors who have been Tillotson University. to attend. named among the top African Adolphus “Andy” For more information, American students in each of Anderson, Austin Council of contact the AISD Depart- their four years in high school. PTA President, and ment of School, Family and In addition, the winners of the AISD District Advisory Community Education at fourth grade African Ameri- Council Executive Committee (512) 414-0112. can Heritage Essay Contest Member. Steel becomes first Black GOP Chair from page 1 Steele, the former Mary- Saltsman, a Tennessee party over,’’ Steele said the party of land lieutenant governor, was leader who was campaign Abraham Lincoln is a conser- the first African- American to manager for former Arkansas vative party and ‘’we will win statewide office in Mary- Gov. Mike Huckabee’s presi- cede no ground to anyone on land. Four years later, he lost dential bid and who gener- principles...It’s time for some- a bid for the U.S. Senate to ated controversy when he thing completely different Benjamin Cardin, a Demo- sent a CD titled ‘’Barack, the and we are going to bring it to crat. Magic Negro’’ as a Christmas them,’’ Steele said after his The other African- present to RNC members. victory. ‘’This is our opportu- American who had hoped to Blackwell started with nity. I cannot do this by my- lead the Republican Party 20 votes after the first round self.’’ was Kenneth Blackwell, the of voting, and he had 15 votes He called his win an former secretary of state of after four rounds. He then opportunity to empower and Ohio. A staunch conservative dropped his bid for RNC grow the Republican base. who believes that the party chair and gave an impas- ‘’It’s time for something should stand its ground sioned endorsement of Steele. completely different…We will whether Blacks are attracted Steele won 91 votes out make sure that we work hard to it or not, Blackwell has been of a possible 168 in the sixth to make sure those principles, serving as vice chair of the round. A simple majority of those values that have made RNC’s platform committee 85 was needed, but it took six us the party of Lincoln are and was the party’s 2006 rounds for Steele to win. part of the issues, are part of nominee for governor in On the sixth and final the policies, are part of help- Ohio. ballot, Steele bested South ing set a new direction for Both men ran against Carolina Republican party this country,’’ Steele said. several White candidates chairman Katon Dawson, 91 ‘’We will cede no ground to who included former RNC to 77. anyone on principles and on Chair ; Saul Promising to bring the matters that matter to the Anuzsis, chair of the Michi- party to “every corner and people of this country. So my gan GOP; Katon Dawson, every group” in the nation first official act as your new chair of Re- and warning obstructionists chairman is to end this publicans; and Chip to ‘’get ready to get knocked speech right now.’’ also participated in the celebra- “Local AKAs Celebrate tion. Member Shirley Fisher, 21st Founders’ Day” South Central Regional Director, motivated and inspired sorority Members of Alpha Kappa Baptist Church, Gaylon Clark, members as the Luncheon Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Pastor. Immediately following Speaker. Mrs. Fisher was the celebrated 101 years of service to the Worship Service, a celebra- first African-American female to all mankind at the 2009 tion luncheon was sponsored by receive a Bachelor of Science Founders’ Day Celebration and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, In- Degree in Physics, Chemistry Luncheon on the campus of the corporated, Delta Xi Chapter, and Mathematics, and she holds University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate Chapter at a Master of Education in Coun- (“UT”). Alpha Kappa Alpha UT. The luncheon was chaired seling and Guidance from Prai- Sorority, Incorporated, is the first by Delta Xi Member Tasheka rie View A & M University. She national Sorority organized by Pritchett. Ms Pritchett is a spoke of the importance of edu- Black women on January 15, Rapaport Scholar and is a Pre- cation and how everyone should 1908 on the campus of Howard Dental Human Ecology Major be an agent of change. She chal- University in Washington, D.C. with a 3.5 GPA. Members of Beta lenged members on doing their The Founders’ Day Cel- Psi Omega, the Austin Gradu- very best, “Every task is a self- ebration began with morning ate Chapter, and Beta Kappa, portrait of the person who does Children’s worship at Greater Mount Zion Undergraduate Chapter at it; you should autograph your Huston-Tillotson University work with excellence!” 50th Annual Celebra- tion for the “Music Man” Everyone is invited to the 50th Annual Celebration Appreciation program for the “Music Man” Robert Cham- bers Sr. Robert Chambers Sr. dedicated 50 years of music ministry in the community. He is a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. He is on the Deacon Board, in the Male Chorus and he is a radio personality on KVET 1300 AM on Sunday morn- ings from 7-8:30 AM. This appreciation cel- ebration will take place on Friday, February 6 at 7PM at Freedom Home Baptist Church, 3405 Oak Springs Dr., Saturday, February 7 at 7PM at Greater Mount Moriah, 4907 Springdale Rd., and on Sunday, February 8 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 1812 E. M. Franklin St. For more information, contact Deacon Robert Cham- Capital metro 4/1color bers Sr. at (512) 926-4693. Page 6/ THE VILLAGER/February 6, 2009 VillagerVillagerVillager SportsvilleSportsvilleSportsville

LBJ defeats McCallum; coach dies after game team in every quarter ex- 63, had a heart attack after talked to Honeycutt after cept the last. the game and was taken to covering games in which Scoring for the St. David’s Hospital. He McCallum played and Knights were (first names died there the same night. found that he was gracious not available) were Harper, He had been at McCallum and committed to his team. 20, the game’s highest point 17 seasons and had a Even when McCallum won, maker, Powell, 10, Beall, 6, record of 96-82-1. He had Honeycutt could be Donovan, 5, Winston, 3, won three district champi- counted on to compliment and Franklin and Otems, onships. In the 2007-2008 the other team for putting who had 2 each. season he took his team to forth a good effort. LBJ coach Freddie the playoffs for the seventh More than 2,000 By George Hardin Roland said, “We came our time in a row. people attended a memo- SportsBeat real sluggish, playing This reporter often rial service for Honeycutt around ant doing things Monday at Delco Center. Eric Robinson, a se- we’ve been working on this nior, added 18 points to week. So I had to change help the Lyndon B. Johnson things to get them play bet- High Jaguars defeat the ter.” He said his next game McCallum High Knights was scheduled for Tues- 60-48 Friday, Jan. 30, at day, Feb. 3, at Travis High. Delco Center. He was Among those rooting aided by Kerry Hyder, a for LBJ while working at senior, with 16, and Donald the concession stand were Dallas, a junior with 14. Tonya Dallas, president of Others adding to the Boys Basketball Boosters Jaguars victory were Club, Shirley Jones, Pam Carrington Williams, 5, Barnett, Sandra Barrs and Cameron Brown, 4, Zach Charlotte Anderson. Graham, 2, and DeAndre McCallum’s loss was Byrd, 1. only a setback Friday. The LBJ took an early lead real tragedy of the night and played a fast paced was the death of game for the beginning, McCallum’s head coach, outscoring the visiting Pat Honeycutt. Honeycutt,

AID—Sue Torres, trainer for the LBJ basketball team, LEAP—Kerry Hyder jumps to make a shot for the UT researcher helps Cameron Brown with an injury during the LBJ- LBJ Jaguars. The Jaguars won over the McCallum Knights McCallum game. Photo by George E. Hardin 60-48. Photo by George E. Hardin

outlines views on a Division I school. Black parents, however, were more likely to steer their chil- race and sports dren toward sports. By George E. Hardin Sports Beat Harrison said myths Dr. Louis Harrison Jr., If you have a strong identity about athletics are wide- an associate professor at the as an athlete it builds your spread. “We see these things University of Texas, gave a confidence. Obviously, that all the time but for some rea- lecture Friday, Jan. 30, at allows for better perfor- son we have problems talk- Bellmont Hall titled “Racial mance. Persons who have a ing about them. And in Influences in Sport and strong athletic identity will many cases when we don’t Physical Activity” in which cut out some of the other talk about things it leads he outlined his research in things in their lives to focus people to develop their own that area. He focused on why in on athletics. If I have this perceptions. And it does not people choose to take part in perception that because I’m give an opportunity to chal- sports and how they develop African American I’m sup- lenge those perceptions.” competence. posed to be fast then I might Harrison said he has He said his research actually organize my activi- met many athletes who see shows that there are strong ties around doing things that themselves only as athletes, views in this country that Af- will tend to help make me an identity issue that can be rican Americans are better faster.” devastating. “Individuals than whites at basketball and His research found with a highly developed ath- football, except when it that there were cases in letic identity have problems LECTURER—Dr. Louis Harrison Jr. answers questions from Talea Mayo, a Ph.D. student, comes to playing quarter- which “white athletes felt when their status changes after his lecture on “Racial Influences on Sport and Physical Activity” at UT. Photo by George E. back, and that whites are bet- they were discriminated because of such things as ca- Hardin ter at golf, soccer and tennis. against by their coaches in reer-ending injuries.” In ad- He said his studies showed that they felt their coaches dition, he said, such indi- other side of that myth, he the world but we won’t deal pushing them toward sports that black students usually gave more attention and viduals “are reluctant to de- said, is that, “Some people with the issues of culture that and that’s why we see what spent more time than whites more opportunities to black velop alternate career think blacks are inferior in- are right in our neighbor- we see in terms of the over practicing the sport in which athletes because of their per- paths.” tellectually. Schools may be hoods.” representation of African they participated and hoped ception that black athletes Speaking of erroneous the best place to try to com- In dealing with race Americans in sports. The to excel. were going to be superior.” views, Harrison said, “In my bat some of these ideas. Un- and sport as related to the idea here is not to channel “In looking at race and Some white kids, he said class the other day one of my fortunately, in many schools African American male, he blacks away from sports but athletic identity,” Harrison were discouraged by parents students was saying that there is very little discussion said, “There is what I call the to channel them toward aca- said, “it is simply the degree and coaches from pursuing black people have an extra along these lines. Many confluence of influence that demics with the same fervor to which an individual iden- athletics because of the feel- muscle in their leg that al- times in the classroom we’ll comes in terms of their iden- that we do in terms of tifies with the athletic role— ing that there was little lows them to run faster, and deal with issues of culture tity development. We have sports.” how strong that identity is. chance they would play for she was very serious.” The that are on the other side of all these influences that are

Susan Combs KIPP February 6, 2009/The Villager/Page 7 YES WE CAN...NOW WE MUST! Men, Boys Conference holds By Chuck Pennie ary 20, 2009. Young Black value as the beautiful queens Special to the Villager Men: If making babies and that you are. Don’t abandoning it, leaving the rush...control the raging hor- workshops at Reagan High The election is over. The mother to raise that child is mones. You have lots of life By George E. Hardin music has stopped playing. the best that you can do then ahead of you. Don’t settle for Villager Reporter The dance is finished, now its you are missing the mark. It less than what you want. Al- The African American time to get to work!!!..... is time to man up and shoul- ways choose “quality” in Men and Boys Conference Taken from a sermon der your responsibility. If whatever choices you make, (AAMBC) was held Saturday, delivered by Rev. M.P. Pfleger, dropping out of school, join- whether it’s the friends you Jan. 31, at Reagan High School. a friend of President Obama, ing the “sag” generation, hang out with or who you Workshops were held on 20 top- after the November election, with pants “sagging” to ex- choose to date. Date someone ics with a wide range of people this title personifies all that we pose your dirty underwear, who is moving in a positive from the business, professional, say we want. The complete having nothing to offer but the direction, someone who can civic and academic areas serv- text of this message is my ability to donate sperm then take you to the moon, so to ing as facilitators. own. Now that Barack has you have missed the mark speak. Choose someone who In his keynote speech been sworn in as the 44th again. Dropping out of school is making something of him- on the topic “Making Career President of the United States is not an option in today’s self. Once you have crippled Choices Now,” Dr. Leonard N. of America we must be about world. A high school educa- yourself with babies too soon Moore urged the students to be WORKSHOP--Gina Harris, pharmacist at St. David’s Hospital, talks our father’s business. Family tion is admirable, but unless your future will be severely selective in making friendships. to students about careers in pharmacy at the African American men is the first challenge that you push it to an advanced limited. If we are to become the “I can tell how you will end up and Boys Conf. Photo by George E. Hardin. comes to mind...Black Par- degree and beyond it won’t best that we can be we must by the people you hang around,” “Making Education Your No. 1 Johnson, project director for the ents: Start raising the next move you forward. Prison is stretch our minds and no he said. It is necessary, he said, Priority.” Austin Community AAMBC. “I’ll be working to black president NOW! Barack not a badge of honor. Once in longer be a ward of the state. for young African Americans to College’s mobile unit was support Michael,” she said, “in has shown that by hard work, the system you’re affected the When we speak of the Qual- convince the world that, “We can parked outside to provide infor- the conferences that he does here education and guidance our rest of your life. Young Black ity of Life for African Ameri- do more than play basketball, mation and accept registrations. for the men and boys as well as children can become any- Women: It is time you hitched cans it must start with us. The play football and sing.” He re- Among other speakers the women and girls.” Johnson thing they want to be. It is the your wagon to a star. It is not city has a responsibility to called talking to a young man were Dr. Gregory Vincent, vice is a former employee of the Ur- responsibility of the parents rocket science to lay with a tri- provide our community with who said, “I don’t take books president, division of diversity ban League and has a master’s to provide that impetus. The fling, do nothing male who the very same amenities that home. School is not for us.” and community engagement at degree in theology. She formerly community can help, but ul- can offer you nothing but a it provides for all other citi- Moore was born in UT, and Nate Paul, president served as a missionary. timately it is the parent’s re- few feel good moments, zens but ultimately we must Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and and founder of World Class Lofton said the Women sponsibility. Barack and which results in a baby. take the gauntlet and start finished high school with a low Capital Group, LLC, who spoke and Girls Conference, held si- Michelle is the best that Michelle has raised the bar, doing for self. You decide the GPA, he said, but after applying about “The Importance of Mak- multaneously with the Men and America has to offer. They are and you need to be better than quality of life you want then himself earned a bachelor’s de- ing Critical Decisions.” Closing Boys Conference, will resume in the First Family, as confirmed you have been. You need to make it happen. Let’s clean up gree at Jackson State University. remarks were by Judge Wilford March when the location will by the Inauguration on Janu- realize your full potential and our minds, ourselves and our He went on to earn a Ph.D. de- Flowers and Michael Lofton, be Manor High School. The date neighborhoods. Let’s take gree in history at Ohio State Uni- founder of the African American and time: Saturday, Feb. 28, from versity and is now an assistant EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/PROPOSALS/PUBLIC note from the Obama family, Men and Boys Conference. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the brightest and the best, and professor of history and vice Lofton introduced Janice INFORMATION/FOR SALE/FOR RENT/MISC strive to be all that we know president for youth and pre-col- we can be. Let’s provide the lege development initiatives at City of AustinPurchasing Office best for our kids. Let’s guide UT. Mike Tomlin, head Advertisements them in such way that they may be successful in what- coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, 02/02/2009 ever path they may choose. is a good example of an athlete- On October 2, 1995, a revision to the City’s MBE/WBE DBEs Ordinance Let us be the change that we scholar. Moore said. “They [the became effective. The Ordinance establishes new goals for MBE/WBE or say we want. Steelers] only gave him an inter- DBE Participation Bid/Proposal. Bidders are required to document efforts Yes we can...Now we view because they had to inter- to solicit MBE/WBE or DBEs in the Compliance Plan. The Goals for view a black candidate under each project and the instructions and forms for the Compliance Plan are must! Construction HUB Forum the Rooney Rule. [The Rooney included in the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet included in the Hosted by the University of Texas at Austin solicitation. For construction contracts, the MBE/WBE or DBE Program $$$$$$$$$ Rule is a policy that an NFL team Project Management and Construction Services Packet is a separately bound volume of the Project Manual. ALL BIDS must interview a minority can- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2 - 5pm AND COMPLIANCE PLANS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE Let our didate when a head coaching DATE AND TIME SET FORTH WILL BE RETURNED TO THE position is open. Tomlin on Sun- Inviting all Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), BIDDER UNOPENED. SPECIAL NOTICE: Solicitations issued on Classifieds day became the youngest coach non-HUB businesses, general contractors, and local behalf of the Electric Utility Dept. (Austin Energy) are no longer advertised to win the Super Bowl]. agencies to the Construction HUB Forum at the AT&T rd in the Austin American Statesman. Notices will be posted on the City of work for you. This conference Saturday Executive Education and Conference Center, 3 floor, Salon C, 1900 University Avenue, Austin. Austin Purchasing website at: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/purchase was the 27th since the first one A. CONSTRUCTION ADVERTISEMENTS - ALL CONSTRUCTION Call was took place in June 2006. Ex- SEALED BIDS addressed to the City of Austin will be received PRIOR Information on how to do construction-related business with TO date and time indicated for the following project(s), in the 476-0082 pert facilitators talked to students PMCS, and an opportunity to network, visit exhibits Reception Area, 10th FL., Ste. 1045, Office of Contract and Land about their careers in such fields sponsored by local trade organizations, state agencies, Management, OCLM, One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Rd., for more as accounting, engineering, UT System, and general contractors. Austin, TX, then publicly opened and read aloud in the 10th FL. pharmacy, the performing arts, Registration begins at 2:00 p.m.· Conference Room, Ste. 1045, unless otherwise indicated in the information, law, dentistry and computer Brief presentation about working with PMCS and advertisement. All Bids received after the time set forth will be technology. upcoming projects· returned to the bidder unopened. The OWNER’s Official opening look us up on There also were work- PMCS staff and exhibitors will be available for networking and answering questions the Bids shall establish the time for opening of the Bids. All Bid shops on “Proper Behavior of a Deposits are refundable upon return of documents within the the web at For more information, contact Muriel Kruse, HUB Staff Model Student,” “Problem-Solv- specified time frame and in good condition, unless otherwise www.theaustinvillager.com Associate, at (512) 475-6856 or visit the website indicated. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, Project Manuals, ing Skills for Young Adults” and at www.utexas.edu/pmcs/ Plans and Addenda may be obtained at the Office of Engineering $$$$$$$$$ Design & Surveying, PWD, Ste. 760, OTC. First time bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference to assure their Request for Proposal understanding of Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, particularly M/WBE Procurements Program requirements. Cashiers Round Rock ISD is currently ac- or Certified Check Payable to the City of Austin or acceptable Bid cepting sealed bids and proposals. Bond must accompany each bid. Bidders will be required to provide Solicitation documents may be ob- Payment/Performance bonds as specified in the bidding documents. tained from the RRISD web site at The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive WWW.roundrockisd.org under any informality in the bids received. “Vendor Information” or by Call- Bidders must attend any Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and are ing 512-464-6950. encouraged to attend any non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to ensure their understanding of Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, Employment particularly MBE/WBE Procurement Program requirements. If the Pre- Drivers Wanted Bid Conference is mandatory the Bidder must arrive and sign-in within Drivers:New Pay Increases fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled start time of the meeting, otherwise Get Pre-hired now! the Bidder will not be allowed to submit a Bid for the project. Swift offers local CDL training 1. IDENFINITE DELIVERY/IDENFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) BIKE and employs - dedicated regional PROJ ’09 (CIP 8071 6207 5500). IFB 6100 CLMC023. Pickup bid docs and OTR fleets. at OTC, STE 760, Attn: Gabriel Stan 974-7151 after 2/2/09. A refundable 800-397-1908 deposit of $50 is required. For info Diane Rice, 974-7081. A Vendor Conf will be held at One Texas Center, 8a, 505 Barton Sprgs Rd, at 11:00A on Austin 2/10/09. Offers due prior to 11:00A on 2/26/09. Compliance plans due Community prior to 3:00P on 2/26/09. Offers will be opened on 2/26/09 at 3:00P. B. SERVICES AND SYSTEMS CONTRACTING/C. College COMMODITIES - Solicitations will be issued, and sealed bids or New Jobs for the Week proposals may be received at the Purchasing Office, Municipal of 02/06/09 Building, 124 W. 8th St., 3rd floor, Room 308/310, telephone number Recruiting/Advising - Mo- (512) 974-2500, Austin, TX until the dates and times specified on bile Go Center Driver Specialist following item(s): Eastview Campus B. SOLICITATION SERVICES AND SYSTEMS 40 hours per week, includes 1. STA0195 evenings and weekends. 24-MONTH SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR CLEANING & $2,878-$3,598/Monthly TELEVISING SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM PIPES Job #0811003 (NORTH AUSTIN AREA). A MANDATORY Vendor Conf will be held Warehouse Supervisor th at 124 W. 8 St., Ste 335 at 10:30A on 2/18/09. Offers due prior to 2:00P Service Center on 2/26/09. Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. 2. RDR0033 – 4:00 p.m. HOT APPLIED THERMOPLASTIC. Offers due prior to 11:30A on 2/ $2,878-$3,598/Monthly 17/09. Job #0901018 3. CB30011 Student Services Dean MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF GIFT SHOP- PARD. A Eastview Campus MANDATORY Vendor Conf will be held at PARK AND RECREATION Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. MAIN OFFICE, 200 S.LAMAR at 9:00A on 2/12/09. Offers due prior – 5:00 p.m.; includes evenings and to 10:00A on 2/19/09. weekends. 4. MRH1020 Salary commensurate upon FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SERVICES. A Vendor Conf will be experience. rd held at Municipal Bldg. 3 FLR at 1:00P on 2/5/09. Offers due prior to Job #0901019 1:00P on 2/17/09. Apply at HR C. SOLICITATION COMMODITIES 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. 1. BKH0021REBID 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 WORK SHIRTS/COVERALLS/RAIN JACKETS/PANTS/HATS. 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