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Vol. 39 No. 27 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Blog: EastAustinCommunityInfoCenter.blogspot.com November 18, 2011 Obama Jobs Confederate Plates Application Rejected Bill Blocked by Senate By Angela Wyatt Villager Reporter Republicans Cheers and applause Special to the NNPA rang out from the packed hear- from the Afro-American ing room in the John H Reagan Newspaper Building. The decision came af- President Barack ter nearly two hours of some- RAPPIN’ Obama continued to tout his times-emotional testimony, op- Tommy Wyatt jobs agenda Nov. 3 as Senate posing the issuance of a license Republicans dealt him another plate bearing the Confederate defeat, stopping a $60 billion in- battle flag logo, the Texas De- Happy frastructure bill. partment of Motor Vehicles, The bill, which was de- (DMV) with no debate, voted Thanksgiving! feated by a 51-49 vote, fell short unanimously to deny the appli- of the 60 votes needed to con- cation submitted by the Sons of It is hard for me to believe it, Confederate Veterans, the vote but next week is Thanksgiving. tinue work on the measure, ac- cording to the Associated Press. was 8-0, with Vice Chair Cheryl We have a lot to be thankful for Johnson absent. this year for all of us. Before the vote, Obama spoke at one of the Washington D.C. Texas State Con- There has been a lot of ference of NAACP Units joined change since last year. For us at metropolitan area’s dilapidated bridges, saying, “I trust in God, Progress Texas, a number of The Villager, it has been a year elected officials and many Tex- for a lot of changes. The big- but God wants to see us help ourselves by putting people ans of all races of good will, in gest change that happened for encouraging Texans to provide us is that we move to a new lo- back to work!” Republican leaders said their comments and perspec- cation during the year. I know tives concerning the hearing of that there are many people in the president was pushing the bill to gain an advantage in pub- the Texas Department of Motor Austin who does not remember Vehicles (TxDMV) and its con- when we were not on Rosewood lic perception ahead of next year’s elections, and had not sideration of a specialty license Avenue. plate that contains the Confed- In the past we have been all sought to compromise on its specifics. erate battle flag. National over the Eastside before land- NAACP Board Member and ing on Rosewood. I can count ”The truth is, Democrats are more interested in building a Texas State NAACP Conference at least five locations that we President Gary Bledsoe said, “it have had. However, all of them campaign message than in re- building roads and bridges,” is very important that the Board have been on the Eastside. We hears and understands what the are still on the Eastside in our Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky told the Confederate battle flag means to new location at 1213 N.IH-35. average Texans of minority de- We are thankful for that. I was AP. “And frankly, the American people deserve a lot better than scent. That flag remains a sym- very surprised to find an office Opponents--(l to r) Congressman Lloyd Doggett, NAACP President Gary Bledsoe, Congresswoman that.” bol of repression and a badge in East Austin that we could af- of slavery. The groups most Shelia Jackson Lee and State Senator Royce West spoke in opposition to the Confederate Flag on license ford. The current national un- plates. Photo courtesy of Lloyd Doggett’s office. employment rate stood at 9.1 per- closely associated with this Another thing that we can all tile to the military interests of able to resonate dissent from cent in September, according to symbol represent white su- Senator West. “Hopefully, this be thankful for is for surviving America. Then as now,...They across the state,” said Sena- federal statistics. In a statement premacy organizations which is a matter of state business this very unusually hot summer served with honor and were tor West. “But that should not issued by the White House, have historically sought to in- that can forever be put to and all of the fires that ravished given the name Buffalo Soldiers come as a surprise. Yes it’s Obama directly challenged Re- timidate people of color.” rest.” the area. It is heartbreaking to by Native Americans out of re- been 150 years since the Eman- publican leadership on the issue. “When elected officials Ending on a very sweet see the number of people who spect.” cipation Proclamation, but re- ”The American people de- try to compare the history of note Congressman Al Green and lost their homes and property to A emotional and to the minders of slavery, Jim Crow serve to know why their Repub- the Buffalo Soldiers to the his- the Unified Veterans of America the fires. But, we were very for- point, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson and segregation are still fresh lican representatives in Wash- tory of those who embrace the lead a recitation of the Pledge of tunate that there were a very few Lee, D-Houston, who was in the minds of African Ameri- ington refuse to put some of the symbol of the Confederate Allegiance and sang “God Bless lives lost in the disaster.. among a large crowd of lawmak- cans as the testimony today workers hit hardest by the eco- battle flag, they are completely America” while holding up a large I am sure that all of us have ers and citizens who testified bore out. However harmless nomic downturn back on the job off the mark. Buffalo Soldiers U.S. flag. “There are always many things that we can be against the plate as a racist sym- supporters of this effort may rebuilding America,” Obama wore United States Military those who take the wrong side thankful for. We sometimes get bol of Texas’ hateful past, said have considered it to be, I think said. “It’s time for Republicans Uniforms and they fought un- of history for the right side of so caught up in focusing on the vote was a victory. “Texas is they either underestimated or in Congress to put country der the Flag of the United politics,” he said. “This is an what we don’t have to be thank- better than this,” she said. were oblivious to the emotions ahead of party and listen to the States of America....Buffalo opportunity to take the right ful for the things that we do Dallas Sen. Royce still tied to matters related to people they were elected to Soldiers served bravely and side of history and the right have - family, friend close ac- West, who stated, “No doubt racial injustice. “I am thankful serve. It’s time for them to do protected against revolution- side of politics.” Says U.S. Rep quaintances, good health, and aries, outlaws, and others hos- that this was an issue that was for the board’s decision,” said Al Green. being in our right minds. That is their job and focus on Ameri- what my parents always said. cans’ jobs.” We cannot get so caught up HeavyD God Bless in our own situations that we America forget about the one who are Dead at 44 less fortunate. There will be Congressman Al Green many people looking to us to help them get through the holi- and the Unified Veterans day period. This is a great op- of American cheer after portunity to get involved with the hearing and sang God one of the many community ser- Bless America while hold- vice projects that are designed ing the American Flag. to help the homeless and the unfortunate. They were opposed to the One of the annual projects license plate that would Special to the NNPA from the that we have for our Youth Florida Sentinel Bulletin have featured the logo of Brigaders is to volunteer at one the Son of Confederate Heavy D died Tuesday after of our local churches who pro- Veterans, which includes vide Thanksgiving Dinners for collapsing in his California home. He was 44. the homeless. They also give an image ofthe Confeder- The Westchester County- ate battle flag. Texas them warm clothing and socks. raised entertainer was taken by am- It is heartwarming to see the bulance to Cedars Sinai Medical Cen- state law allows the Board youth get so involved in the ter in Los Angeles about 11:25 a.m. to deny a specialty plate projects that we participate in and died 90 minutes later, cops told design if it is offensive to during Thanksgiving and the Daily News. Christmas.. Heavy D was conscious and any member of the public. It is important to get our talking when officers responded to a :Photo by Angela Wyatt. youth involved and aware of 911 call from his Beverly Hills condo, African American farmers, and said Lt. Mark Rosen of the Beverly other benefits that were granted their responsibility early. They Hills Police Department. Black Farmers Finally Getting Paid to White farmers. It was noted, bring us closer to the ideals of also need to be able to appreci- Rosen said the portly rapper, whose when the Black farmers filed com- freedom and equality that this ate the fact that, except for the real name was Dwight Arrington Myers, The U.S. District Court ap- tion suit initiated in 1997, Pigford plaints to USDA, the allegations country was founded on,” said grace of God, they could be in was having difficulty breathing as para- proved a settlement in the ongo- v. Glickman, in which African- were not investigated. In addition, President Barack Obama at a re- the same predicament and the medics rushed him to the hospital. ing saga between Black farmers American farmers (initially James no remedies were sought to cor- cent press conference. more unfortunate among us. The performer had just returned and the U.S. Department of Agri- Copeland, Earl Moorer and rect egregious violations of civil The resulting consent decree was They must also learn that giv- from Europe and was battling pneumo- culture (USDA) providing an ad- Marshallene McNeil) joined to rights laws. USDA’s failure to act soon enlarged to include about nia, KTLA news in Los Angeles re- ing another person a hand up ditional $1.2 billion for housands allege a pattern of systemic ex- deprived countless farmers of 40,000 persons after Congress might be the only encourage- ported. of plaintiffs in a class action law- clusion from USDA grant and acknowledged the historical va- Rosen said Heavy D had come credits and payments under vari- ment that is needed for them to suit. lease programs. home from a shopping trip Tuesday ous federal programs which re- lidity of the claims by expanding get the courage to continue. and began laboring for breath as he The Black Farmers Dis- It was alleged that USDA sulted in financial and real estate the statute of limitations. This al- So, have a HAPPY THANKS- walked into his condo building.The ac- crimination Litigation, decided discriminated on the basis of race losses. lowed the litigation to proceed GIVING, and get into the spirit tual cause of death is pending an au- Oct. 27 by Judge Paul L. Fried- in various federal programs de- “This agreement will pro- unhindered by the 1981 to 1996 for this long holiday season. topsy. man, was derived from a class ac- nying Black farmers loans and vide overdue relief and justice to time span. THE VILLAGER Page 2 ~ November 18, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Occupy the Hood Calls Youth of African Descent to communities. But before oc- munities, assist and support cupying Wall Street or any senior citizens, work with street, we need to properly Improve Their World men in jail, prison and ex-of- and successfully occupy the change and improvement in has come to us in the form of in our “hood.” fenders, clean up neighbor- minds and spirits of people their world? a spin-off from Occupy Wall If things are going to hood paper, trash, etc., walk of African descent with Some say Black people Street. It is called Occupy change for us for the better, safety patrols in communi- thoughts of improvement, have too many “real” prob- The Hood. While Occupy young people of African de- ties, take youth to faith- achievement, excellence, lems to be concerned about Wall Street addresses the vi- scent around the world must based services, read to chil- progress and cooperative la- the volatility of the stock ciousness of capitalism, un- begin the real work of nation dren at local schools, orga- bor. We must do this every even distribution and control building. This work begins nize community health walks/ By Phillip Jackson markets or whether Fortune day until we have created a of world resources, corrupt by getting in action in their runs, hold community-wide Special to the NNPA 500 companies will each new world in which people capture another billion dol- and ineffective govern- communities, in their vil- voter registration drives, or- from the Michigan Citizen of African descent will lars. Some say Black Ameri- ments, lack of human well- lages, in their cities and in ganize men to take their chil- The Occupy Wall thrive. cans have forgotten the les- being across the world, cli- their countries — to gener- dren to museums, parks, Street movement has cap- To look at the evening sons learned from the civil mate change and the envi- ate and ensure safe and sporting events and cultural tured the imagination of the news on the occupations, it rights movement. And oth- ronment, wars and global vio- prosperous places for us. We events, organize volunteers world. We now have Occupy would seem as though young ers say young Africans and lence and other dire issues cannot wait for our parents, to help at local hospitals, Tokyo, Occupy Berlin, Oc- white men and women suffer young Black Americans to- that impact us all, Occupy our leaders, Wall Street or shelters, recreational and cupy Mexico, Occupy Aus- most from the problems of day have been repro- The Hood is being led by those who occupy Wall park-district facilities, shop tralia, Occupy Brazil, Occupy our societies and the world grammed with technological young people of African de- Street before we take control at Black-owned stores, and Denmark, Occupy Asia and in, which we live. That is ab- toys, various forms of enter- scent and addresses issues of our futures and our des- design and develop addi- even Occupy Antarctica. But solutely not true. In fact, the tainment and other relatively that cause people of African tiny. We must organize and tional community-building where are the young people suffering from social and mindless distractions. Re- descent to suffer. And while get into action now doing direct actions. of African descent and why economic ills of people of gardless, young Black we must absolutely stand in the work to save our race. For young people of Afri- are their voices silent? African descent around the people around the world do solidarity with our white, On Nov. 19, people of can descent, Occupy The Hood On Nov. 19, people of world is hugely dispropor- not understand that deci- Asian, Arab and Latino African descent around the is this generation’s civil rights African descent are being tionate. So, why has the Oc- sions that govern the qual- brothers and sisters working world will join in this work movement. Launching Occupy encouraged to join the Oc- cupy Movement not inspired ity of their lives are being to change the world, we to Occupy The Hood. This Wall Street took only three days. cupy Wall Street movement more young Black people made without their input. must also organize to di- work calls us to mentor How long will it take us to Oc- in their cities and in their across the globe to demand But a glimmer of hope rectly improve the conditions youth in schools and in com- cupy The Hood? Empowerment Message from the Congo Every time I have the ness conference. After wit- in the middle of Africa, it also rica that urgently need those There is significant opportu- opportunity to be back in nessing first-hand the grow- borders eight other nations raw materials for their own nity for Historically Black Africa, I am always reminded ing resilience and self-deter- including Uganda, Central development and interests Colleges and Universities that African Americans, in mination of the people of the African Republic, Rwanda, are monitoring closely the (HBCUs) to establish aca- particular, should continue DRC in the face of great so- Republic of the Congo, political and sustainable de- demic and strategic partner- to strive to stay abreast of cial and economic challenges, Burundi, South Sudan, velopment of the DRC. China ships with the University of what’s happening in the I am optimistic about this Angola and Zambia. The is currently the largest inves- Kinshasa and other univer- motherland. Black people all nation’s future. That is why I DRC is one of the most en- tor in the Congo. How is it sities in the Congo. Likewise of the world will not be to- am sending this message dowed nations anywhere on that non-Africans see the there are millions of young tally free until all our broth- from the Congo because as earth with vast mineral and value and huge potential of African Americans who ers and sisters in Africa are the winds of change and natural resources. In addi- Africa more than people of should know about Africa truly free and self-empow- progress continue to blow tion to vast amounts of dia- African descent? and in this case need to be- ered with control over their stronger in Africa, it also monds, copper, gold and the But there is another come more aware of the fu- By Dr. Benjamin F. vast human and natural re- should bode well for Black DRC is the world’s largest statistic about the DRC that ture development opportuni- Chavis, Jr. sources. But we cannot af- Americans if we will broaden producer of cobalt in addi- reveals its greatest promise ties in nations like the DRC. NNPA Columnist ford just to be spectators on our worldview about how we tion to coltan (tantalum) that and hope. The majority of Hopelessness is not the an- reminds us of the upcoming the sidelines of history when can and should connect with is the precious metal used in the 71 million Congolese are swer. Raising our awareness re-election challenge for it comes to Africa as well as each other to transform and every iPod, iPad and Apple young people. The median about Africa can create more President Barack Obama in the need to keep vigilant improve the quality of life for computer as well as in most age in the DRC is 17 years options and hope going for- November 2012. Both Presi- about what’s happening in our families and communi- cell phones manufactured old. There is a very positive ward. During these hard eco- dent Kabila and President our own communities ties. across the globe. There is no glow and uplifting counte- nomic times in Black Obama deserve to be re- throughout the world. The Today, there are over 71 question that if the Congo nance expressed in the America, we must continue elected. Yet, the future of Af- future empowerment of Afri- million people who live in the continues to develop its stated aspirations of the to stress the importance of rica and America is in the can people in Africa and in DRC. The enriched cultural people and resources, it has youth of the Congo. Millions education and preparation hands and minds of people America will be contingent history of the Congolese the potential to become one of young Congolese are hun- for a better future with new who are informed, organized, on how well we secure a bet- people goes back further in of the most productive na- gry for education at all lev- forms of economic develop- mobilized, and culturally and ter economic future for the time beyond 650 B.C. The tions in the future. els of academic preparation. ment and international rela- economically self-empow- communities in which we Congo is the largest land- Recent research stud- I visited the University of tionship-building. ered. We all must vote, cre- live. based nation in Africa. Geo- ies have estimated that the Kinshasa that was built to The upcoming re-elec- ate, build, unify, pray and I am in the heart of Af- graphically, the Democratic untapped raw materials of originally hold 5,000 college tion campaign for young share in taking the responsi- rica: the Democratic Repub- Republic of the Congo is not the DRC are worth more than students, but now the uni- President Joseph Kabila of bility for the future advance- lic of the Congo (DRC) at- only strategically located $24 trillion. That is why versity educates more than the Democratic Republic of ment of our families, commu- tending an international busi- along the line of the Equator other nations outside of Af- 28,000 college students. the Congo later this month nities and nations. My son found his father and now disrespects me! Dear Gwendolyn: informed his father years his father’s parents for the What are you talking about, respected always. Let him A year ago my son came in ago I was pregnant, he past year. His cousins robbed your son? I thought his fa- stay incarcerated long from school and asked me walked away – laughing and a liquor store and were ar- ther had taken possession of enough to appreciate having about a certain man (his name dropped a dime on the rested. My son was arrested your son to the point where had a loving mother. Another I will not give). Apparently ground telling me “That’s all along with them but claims to he was considered “his” son. thing Greeta, don’t continue my son’s father had seen him you will ever get.” When I be innocent. The family got Girl, let me tell you this: I to put all extra money on walking to the bus stop. He approached my son telling a good lawyer and paid for know you have the mother’s your son. The best lesson a stopped his car and told my him to stay away from his fa- the release of his cousins, love and that is to care for mother can learn is not to son he was his father. Later I ther, he cursed me and but my son remains in jail. I your child whether he be become so engrossed in her found out my son was being pushed me to the floor. A don’t have the money and good or bad. But think about children that she fails to picked up by his father. He week later when I came home now his father is telling me it. Your son needs to have have — some happiness for had taken him to meet his from work, my son had that he wants nothing to do this horrible experience. A herself. Tune in next week for By Gwendolyn Baines other family – grandmother packed his belongings and with my son. —Greeta mother goes through too more advice with “Ask and all other cousins etc. left. He has been living with Dear Greeta: NNPA Columnist much to not be honored and Gwendolyn Baines.” I was furious because when I Smokin’ Joe has gone to Heaven Joe Frazier, one of the Ali seemed odd for heavy- ducing champions at all transformed me into a very packing plants. Sound famil- greatest boxers of all time, weight fighters. Their speed weight classes. Smokin’ Joe, agile runner. The punching iar? Yes, Sylvester Stallone has died from complications and Joe’s height, 5’11”, Ali, Liston, Foster, Leonard, bags developed my forearm put Joe’s background into of liver cancer. He was 67 seemed out of place. Joe Hagler, Hearns, Norton, the rip which is important to line- his Rocky character which and lived his life to the full- would say, “Yes, I am usually Spinks brothers (Leon and backers. The running made became quite famous also. I est. He was one of the pio- shorter than my opponents Michael), Foreman, Pryor me a person who would not doubt if Joe ever wasted a neers in the “Golden Years of but I have knocked all of them and dozens more provided tire. Pretty soon many of my penny. Anything he made Boxing”. What I liked most out.” Me and my crowd were great entertainment and friends started down the would eventually make its about Joe is that what you in love with both of them. ushered in pay-per-view same path. We were busy way through his family mem- saw in him in the early Joe Frazier got the nick- television. Las Vegas being conditioned and not bers, church and community. 1960’s; you saw the same name Smokin’ Joe because of wouldn’t be what it is today getting into trouble, i.e. Truly, this makes the term human traits up until his the power of his punches without hosting some of the drugs, theft and gang bang- “Only in America” a con- Harry C. Alford death. He was a good man, and the fast repetitions of greatest fights in history. ing. firmed reality. NNPA Columnist i.e. provider for his family painful blows. An example of These fighters were colorful Boxing was big on net- Muhammad Ali was his start the 15th round. Then (husband and father), philan- his ferociousness was the and, most importantly, set work television. People nemesis but also his lifetime they saw Frazier’s team thropist, role model for first time he came to Los An- good examples for the youth would pay big bucks to go friend. Most people who throw in the towel signaling young men and a national geles. He was matched with who followed them. Even and watch a fight on a big fought Ali met their demise. surrender. Ali managed to treasurer/ambassador for our Iron Man Thornton who was the boxing announcers were screen at a movie theater and Joe fought him not once but stand up and won the fight. great nation. He certainly in- a local and undefeated at the colorful and became great later in major arenas. It was three times – the only boxer That is just how close all spired me and had an affect time. In the fourth round, Joe marketers like the late big money and the fighters to do that. Each fight was three of these fights were. on my molding. threw his famous left hook Howard Cosell. were keeping most of it which close with Joe winning the Boxing has since gone Young Black males and it connected with the I studied them and was a change in the sports/ first and Ali taking the last down now. There are few were having a love affair with right side of Thornton’s came to one conclusion. entertainment business. The two. Each was a historical long-term champions and the sport of boxing. Prior to chest. It knocked him out. Boxing training can be ap- notoriety played a key part match and lived up to their most have personal lives we Joe, came the great Again, Joe threw a left hook plied to football. My ambi- in the formative years for billing with both fighters don’t want our children to Muhammad Ali. He won the to Thornton’s chest and tion was to play big time col- young Blacks during this making millions of dollars. emulate. Joe Frazier came 1960 Olympic gold medal and knocked him out! From that lege football which would period. It was positive and The third fight, “The Thrilla during a “Golden Age” and started defeating people with day on he was Smokin’ Joe. finance my education as my inspirational. in Manila”, showed the char- his contributions made it a an incredible fight schedule From 1960 to 1985, the parents could not. Long dis- Joe grew up very poor acter of both fighters. They precious 25 years. Farewell and a remarkable personality. “Golden Age of Boxing” ex- tance running, punching in Beaufort, South Carolina. fought fourteen rounds mer- Smokin’ Joe; Heaven just re- In 1964, Joe won the Olym- isted in America and the rest bags, jumping rope became He moved to Philadelphia cilessly. An exhausted Ali cruited the best left hook pic gold medal. Both he and of the world. We were pro- my disciplines. The rope and began working in meat was refusing to stand up and ever. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 3 ~ November 18, 2011 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN HAVE A MARY MARY CHRISTMAS TOUR AUSTIN CITY tion. “We enjoy Sunday’s Best, Saint James’ Episcopal to LIMITS LIVE AT THE MOODY THEATER DEC 8 and sharing information we’ve celebrate its 70th Anniversary By Naomi Logan Richard Limits has done what no other tele- learned as artists over the years. vision series has been able to do It’s a lot of hard work and people Saint James’ Episcopal this milestone by honoring nu- in the history of American televi- need to know that. It takes a lot Church is celebrating its 70th year merous persons who helped sion. Inspired by the music scene to win Sunday’s Best, and we try as a inclusive, multicultural com- along the way. A gala to celebrate that continues to thrive in Austin, to provide words of advice on munity and its unique history as the “Unsung Heroes of the Texas, the show has, for more than the camera and off camera. The an Episcopal Church. St. James’ church will be held December 7 at 36 years, presented viewing audi- payment for all of your hard work was founded in December 1941, Austin’s Four Seasons Hotel. ences with live concerts from many as an artist is not immediate, but by a group of African Americans For more information about of the world’s most acclaimed, ac- contestants need to know they who wanted a church where they the event and all of the activities complished and pioneering tal- have to continue following their were welcome. that will be going on during the ents. On December 8, it will host dream,” according to Tina Over the past 70 years, the celebration, call Sally Brinker at the highly anticipated Mary Mary Campbell. first congregation of 16 founders (512) 420-2218. Saint James’ Epis- Christmas Tour. Mary Mary payed tribute has grown to nearly 400 mem- copal Church is located at 1941 Ever since siblings Erica to their idol, Shirley Caesar, on bers. The church is celebrating Webberville Road in Austin. Campbell and Tina Campbell broke BET’s Black Girls Rock, sched- YMCA of Austin Winter Holiday through in 2000 with the pioneer- uled to air November 6, 2011 on ing crossover hit “Shackles the BET Network. According to Camp Registration Now Open (Praise You),” the chart-topping Tina Campbell, “Shirley Caesar Working parents looking for a tion ONLY. Campers will be transported sister act has never wavered from inspired our musical experience safe, fun and healthy place to send to Springs YMCA for daily activities. Erica and Tina Campbell - Mary Mary defying convention to fulfill its and she is still relevant and amaz- their kids during Winter break need Buses will leave at 8:15 a.m. and return Tour Features Opening Act tional television appearances. To mission: sending uplifting mes- ing to see perform. She still look no further than the YMCA of by 4:45 p.m. each day. Committed, NBC’s The Sing-Off add yet another dash of excite- sages through music and words dances as she sings and we love Austin. Full-day holiday camp will Registration forms can be down- Season 2 WinnersMulti- ment to this year’s major suc- that are relatable to everyone. to see her in concert. It is a privi- be offered from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm loaded at www.austinymca.org. daily from December 19 through 30 Grammy® Award-winning My cesses, the inspirational duo just “Austin can expect lots of energy, lege to be a part of this honor to Block/Columbia recording artists announced their “Have a Mary at locations throughout Travis and Nappy Edges lots of Christmas songs some new someone we’ve looked up to for Hays Counties. Mary Christmas” Tour, kicking BRAIDER NEEDED Mary Mary have had an amazing and many familiar. All styles of so long.” The sisters were also a Campers will enjoy a differ- th whirlwind 2011 thus far. This year off December 8 in Austin, Texas. music will be performed. It will be part of the star-studded cast to ent theme each week and many arts saw the release of their critically The opening act will be R&B a hand-clapping event and a great participate in the nation’s dedi- & crafts, games, and character devel- acclaimed sixth studio album, acappella group Committed, the family-friendly start to the holiday cation of the newly unveiled opment activities. Add in twice Something Big; they garnered the second-season winner of NBC’s season,” said Erica Campbell as Martin Luther King, Jr. Na- weekly trips to the pool and a weekly prestigious ASCAP Golden Note “The Sing-Off” reality competi- she spoke to The Villager News- tional Memorial in Washington, field trip, and Y Holiday Camp is Award, a top BET Award, and tion. paper. “We invite all nationalities, DC; joined by keynote speaker, not to be missed. Activities are based on the YMCA of Austin’s character were recently nominated for The Christmas tour will all religions and all music lovers to President Barack Obama. double Soul Train Awards for their begin at the Austin City Limits values (Respect, Responsibility, share this musical experience with The “Have a Mary Mary Honest, Faith, and Caring) and the Live At The Moody Theater, a FREE HAIR chart topping single “Walking;” us. 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Hope of Tomorrow Basketball Tryouts underway The Basketball Tournament LBJ Community Harvest Dinner Varsity Girls only tournament. I over the Austin area to come to- th 14 for those interested in play- feel this tournament allowed us gether and give thanks. While ing. The coach express that if a chance to see where we stand eating dinner, the faculty and you are not passing in class as a whole for the beginning of staff of LBJ Early College High there is no need to come and a new season. School gave bequeath informa- tryout because there a chance Everyone expects us tion about the school’s progress, you will not be selected due to to be the best this year, because as well as future endeavors. your failing grade. Our first last year we got 2nd in state. In my opinion, this infor- game for the 2011 season is What they’re failing to realize is mative dinner was targeted to st schedule for Dec 1 against we lost most of the girls from last not only students of LBJ Early Farley Hutto Hippos. year. We’re lacking height this College High School and their Dailey Middle School is year, but we gained speed. We parents, but also towards people also having a food drive from have a lot of learning to do, but at other schools across the city th th Jaquarry Wilson Nov 7 – 18 for need families. we’re all a dedicated team. that are interested in the Jaylon Knighten Del Valle High School We are asked to bring can We didn’t do so well in school’s College Ready Pro- Dailey Middle School goods, dry food like beans and the tournament, but it’s a learn- LBJ Early College High gram and what not. Basketball season is ap- rice to give. Free Diabetic Destini Gorrer ing experience. Now we know I Love the approach that LBJ High School School invited students, par- proaching and Dailey will be classes are still be held at Dailey what our strengths and weak- ents, and all of the members of the school is taking to provide having tryouts on Monday Nov Middle School for adults This previous week, we nesses are. I’m looking forward the community to come out and information to people, while giv- competed in a basketball tour- to this season, Let’s Hoop Lady join them for an informative yet ing them a nice dinner to go THIS NEW DRESS CODE IS nament in Temple. This was a Jags! enjoyable dinner with them. along with it. The dinner was With Thanksgiving held at LBJ Early College High NOT WHAT’S UP! Basketball season is underway rapidly approaching, this was a School, November 17 at 6pm and on the hot days you can’t and conclude at 8pm. Now starting for sports is great opportunity for people all were shorts, it’s ridiculous. just basketball for girls and The high school kids boys. For both, the first game is don’t have a dress code now, Recent Choir Events a scrimmage against Barton to- that’s really just not fair, elemen- to sing the National Anthem and day. I will have the scores next tary kids don’t really either. Some The Pflugerville School Song. week. I can’t wait because I am of the school have to wear uni- To show school spirit, on one of the teams, yes!! forms, I don’t understand motivate and support all of our Well that is basically not schools talk about they don’t great athletes, the choir mem- that much going on, but only a have money to spend than they bers lifted their voices and show- month until we get out of school, Dezhia Gorrer go and spend it on stupid stuff cased their vocal training and all meaning Lockhart (not includ- Clint Small Middle School like uniforms. the hard work they have put in, ing today, but including week- The dress is way different Students should have in front of a stadium full of par- ends). That is all for now see you than last year. I thought we were the right to dress anyway they Tori Smith, ents and fellow students. Lockhart Junior High School all next week. going to have more freedom on want to. I really say it’s not fair I enjoy singing in the choir how to dress because we are because adults have different and learning so many new going in a higher grade level. taste in clothes than students. I Basketball Tryouts Adrian Jackson things and sounds that I can Pflugerville High School Instead of getting better the wish we could go to the board completed a series of drills so make with my voice. Seeing all dress code got worst. I really of the dress code and ask for that the coaches could see what On November 4 ,2011 all the smiling faces and hearing the think there shouldn’t be a dress better dress ways and get our shape we were in for running up eligible Pflugerville High School applause when I have given a code students and staff should way. I am tired of having to wear and down the court. There is a Choir members were asked to great performance is the best know how to dress. pants my school wants me to lot of running in basketball so participate in an exciting perfor- feeling. I dislike how, on the cold wear, I want to be able to put we worked on skills and tech- mance at our home football Our next event will be our days, you can’t wear sweat anything on in the morning that niques to keep up our stamina. game. Members participating Regional Choir Clinic/Concert pants to keep your legs warm, I want on. Coach Harrison is the Of- met at Keumple Stadium at 7pm, at San Marcus High School. fensive Coordinator that teaches The End of a Great Season us the proper way to execute Dailey’s Canned Food Drive season and knew that win or running plays, complete a layup, collect food in cans,that won’t lose, they’re still our first team Darius Hatcher and making shots. spoil, and I believe they use District Champions! Pflugerville Middle School Coach O’Dwyer is the them for thanksgiving purposes. Once football season is Football season has come Defensive Coordinator that Speaking of thanksgiving, I be- over, so is First Ladies, but not to an end and the Pflugerville helps us with keeping our hands lieve on thursay,November 10th completely. The First Ladies Panthers are gearing up for bas- up, being alert and proper tech- , we had a thanksgiving dinner. stop practicing half time routines ketball season. Tryouts were nique. I am a big fan of basket- The only problem was that there and start working on competi- held on Monday November 7- ball and tried out for the team. I was only two lines and like 300 tion routines. Competition sea- November 11 at 7am for seventh had fun and learned a lot from students in the cafeteria hungry. son is next semester in Febru- grade girls and boys. the coaches. There were many So it kind of messed up our Tryouts for eighth grade students to tryout, but not all Bria Good ary. Competition is very chal- schudele. will make the team, only the top LBJ High School lenging and hard-working but girls and boys were held in the At Dailey there also is afternoon after school. Students 25 will be able to join the team. The LBJ Jaguars great with a little faith, our team will Deria Good a art contest being held.The win- football season has finally come most defenitely pull through. I’m Dailey Middle School ner will recieve 20 dollars and to an end. We did not pass the very excited for competition this Honoring Veteran’s Day Starting this week, their picture will be posted in the year, with the three trophies we Dailey and Hornsby is having a front office. There will be no vio- first round of playoffs. We lost Veteran’s day is an important won last year, we’re gonna go canned food drive. A canned lent pictures allowed at the con- to Cedar Park with a score of 55- day to honor and to give thanks above and beyond this year! Go food drive is an event when you test. 26. Everyone could see how to those who courageously JAGS! hard the boys worked over the fought in war. Many others, and myself Fence Expense at PHS Final Exams Are Over have family members who have there. The overall purpose and day, always managing to be served our country. I am appre- of the fence was to enable worn out by the end of the day. ciative of Veterans and their sac- the administrators to moni- I’ve worked as hard as I can and rifice and committment to our tor the parking lot activity, usually ended up going to bed nation. The Faculty and stu- by 8:00pm. dents surrounded the flag pole. and allow them to view any- I wasn’t the only one feel- Olivia Smith Our Principal, Mrs. Monica one entering or exiting the ing the final exam blues, because Lockhart H.S. Gulliory, gave a speech about campus. many of my school mates com- Throughout most of the Veteran’s day. The band played, But it has come to the mented about feeling just as week, nothing at my school was and we all held our hand close administrators attention that stressed as I was. As of right now, going on. I was pretty bored to our heart, while listening to it has not been as effective Will Purcell I have managed to pass my Span- and tired. On friday, November the “Star Spangled Banner”. It New Manor Tech HS as they had planned. Per- ish 1 final exam with an 82 and my 11, we celebrated Veteran’s day. was a great day. sonally, I think that this After many days of head Math Enrichment final with a 73. I Marshay Hatcher fence or barrier has some pounding studying, trimester ex- feel that students at schools Hornsby’s Can Food Drive Pflugerville High School ams are finally over. I am person- which have semester exams are and pre k.I’m going to bring lots potential. If it was an entire ally glad to have my exams done lucky, because they only have to of cans so my class would win The staff at fence with only one way in and over with. I’ve studied mul- take two sets of final exams. While and have a pizza party .The food Pflugerville High School and one way out it would be tiple days straight and I must say kids at some schools like mine, drive is also a good cause for has come up with some so- easy to monitor. If the fence I am very exhausted. Manor New Tech High, have tri- people who don’t have food.We lutions to some p roblem at surrounded the entire school Final exams happen after the end mesters and must take three sets have a competition in in our own the school. Keeping the stu- it would also reach this goal. of every trimester or semester. of final exams. class too .Whoever brings the dents safe and monitoring It seems like a waste of This time around, I had a total of The main thing that matters most cans will get a homework the campus is a top priority. time, money, and not six final exams . The most difficult right now is that I don’t have to pass for science and math .I re- A fence was recently enough thought went into exam for me was my Algebra 2 fi- take another exam for a while and Tierra Good ally want that homework pass built on the campus of the project, if it is not serv- nal, because of all of the math I am relieved of that stress for the Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary for science because science equations on the test. Overall, I moment. Studying and working This month we’re having isn’t one of my favorite Pflugerville High School ing it intended purpose. did not find my exams to be a hard however, are two things that a can food drive,but it’s a com- subject.The can food drive isn’t near the east parking, and The staff and admin- huge bother this grading period. I have to do daily if I expect to be petition between every class in just for competition it’s for help- many people have noticed it istrators are looking for a All week I’ve been studying night successful. the school except kindergarden ing people. but, do not know why it is solution to thisproblem. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILlAGER Page 5 ~ November 18, 2011 YOUTH BRIGADE/COMMNITY NEWS Holiday School Dance President tial because they lack an educa- Motivating tion. and $5 at the door, decorating, Obama Acts to As a university educator, and refreshments. Our Students to I find this extremely troubling, The dance will take place Ease Burden of especially when the majority of in the cafeteria. There will be a Graduate from these dropouts are young men lot of food, snacks, and drinks. Student Loans of color. There are a number of They will be selling hot dogs, High School is a support programs that work for Special to the NNPA from nachos, chips, and drinks for students at risk of dropping out, the Florida Sentinel Bulletin By Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, Community $1-$1.50. There is always a fan- WASHINGTON - Presi- Vice President for Diversity and including the Communities in tastic DJ that plays all the lat- Community Engagement at The dent Barack Obama is taking Effort Schools’ X-Y Zone; the African est music. University of Texas at Austin steps to ease the burden of stu- American Men and Boys Har- I enjoyed the last dance vest Foundation monthly con- dent loans, the White House Last week I attended the more 5,500 students. The incen- Andrae Hatcher we had because I had a chance ferences and African American said on Tuesday, potentially Neighborhood Longhorns tives include tickets to UT ath- Pflugerville Middle School to talk to all my friends and Youth Resource Center; the UT helping millions of cash- Scholarship banquet, which re- letic and cultural events, visits On Friday, December dance to my favorite songs. It Outreach Center-Austin; and strapped college graduates in warded 593 Austin students, to campus and scholarship 2,2011 6pm to 8:30pm the was really exciting, and I am the Institute for Community, a tough economy. grades 2-8, for their academic money to be held in a scholar- Pflugerville Middle School Pan- looking forward to this dance. University and School Partner- President Obama plans to success during the 2010-11 ship account at the University thers will have our Holiday It will be a good time for stu- ships COBRA and VOICES pro- accelerate a plan to cap student school year. Each high-achiev- Federal Credit Union for the stu- school dance. The Student Coun- dents to get together and have grams. I ask you to become in- loan payments at 10 percent of ing student received a $100 dents who succeed at high aca- cil and PTO will be in charge of some fun, before Christmas volved in these programs and income, bringing it forward to scholarship to be held in a demic levels. Those who go on selling tickets for $3 in advance Break. others like them that provide start in 2012 instead of 2014. scholarship fund. More than to attend The University of valuable services and support to “Steps like these won’t 1,000 students, parents, and Texas at Austin receive another U.S. Rep. Doggett Awarded our students who are strug- take the place of the bold ac- teachers attended. The excite- benefit: additional scholarship gling. a Voices for Adoption 2011 tion we need from Congress to ment of these students was in- money from the Linn Family It is up to each of us in boost our economy and create credible; their parents and Foundation to match what is in the community to play a role Legislator of the Year for Work jobs, but they will make a dif- teachers were understandably their account at the credit union. to support our students in any ference,” he said in a statement. proud. The program is extremely on Behalf of Some of Our way we can. Sometimes, this The loans initiative will For those who might be successful—a majority of the can be as simple as encourag- Most Vulnerable Children be the third such move by Presi- unfamiliar with the Neighbor- participating students raise their dent Obama in as many days, ing students to attend school Washington—Today, U.S. provisions in this new law that hood Longhorns Program academic achievement. The key following action to aid every day, to stay on top of Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), ensure foster children have ac- (NLP), the program is a partner- in the long run is to keep these homeowners and boost hiring their assignments, and become Ranking Member of the Human cess to stable school environ- ship between The University of students engaged academically of military veterans. The White involved in extracurricular ac- Resources Subcommittee, was ment each time they are in fos- Texas at Austin Athletics De- through high school. House wants to show he is an tivities. Serving as a mentor or awarded a 2011 “Legislator of the ter care and that States clearly partment, the Division of Diver- The Texas Tribune re- activist president battling a tutor is another way we can Year” award by Voice for Adop- document how they are rein- sity and Community Engage- cently reported that the dropout “do-nothing” Congress. The become involved. tion (VFA), a national advocacy vesting funds into child welfare ment, and Austin Independent rate for Texas, grades 7-12, was loan changes do not require ap- Please look around your group for children in foster care services, including post-adop- School District. It provides in- more than 34,000 students dur- proval by Congress. neighborhood and your commu- waiting to find a home, for his tion services. The National Coa- centives for academic achieve- ing the 2009-2010 school year. Republican lawmakers nity to see what you can do to bipartisan Child Family Services lition for Child Protection Re- ment and tutoring for students This is an astounding number blocked a $447 billion jobs plan help our young people stay in Improvement Act, which the form called this Legislation “the in grades 2-8 who attend Title I of young people in our state who put forward by President school and get a good education. President recently signed into biggest change for the better in schools. Each year NLP serves may never reach their full poten- Obama last month because it Our future depends on it. law. federal child welfare law in 31 raises some taxes The meeting will in- This new law, co-authored years.” Community Meeting Planned .The White House esti- clude presentations by AISD by Rep. Doggett, provides assis- Just a few weeks ago, Rep. mates the loan changes could officials and a question and tance to at-risk families, youth Doggett was also named Public for Discussion of Single-sex Schools cut monthly payments for 1.6 answer session. and foster children by improving Elected Official of the Year by the million graduates. Student debt A community meeting to The next public hearing and extending key child welfare National Association of Social ing combining the attendance will also be forgiven after 20 discuss single-sex schools in on the facility master plan programs. It extends the Promot- Workers Texas for his work to ad- zones of Pearce and Garcia years, compared with 25 years Northeast Austin will be held process will be on Monday, ing Safe and Stable Families and vance the cause of social justice middle schools in Northeast under current law. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, No- November 28. The Board of Child Welfare Services programs, for working Texas families through Austin. Male students would More than 36 million vember 19 in the cafeteria of Trustees is expected to vote and reauthorizes the Department his commitment to health care, pub- attend one campus, and female Americans have federal stu- LBJ High School, located at on the Annual Academic Fa- of Health and Human Services to lic and higher education, civil and students would attend the dent loan debt, but only 450,000 7309 Lazy Creek Drive. cilities Recommendations allow states to use federal foster human rights, and social practice, other campus. Parents who did have so far taken advantage of The Austin school dis- that will drive the 2012-13 care funds to test innovative, new in addition to his work as Ranking not want their children in a the existing income-based re- trict, as part of the facility mas- work at its meeting on Mon- child welfare programs. VFA was Member of the Human Resources single-sex school would have payment program. ter plan process, is consider- day, December 12. particularly pleased with two Subcommittee. transfer options.

Texas Lottery THE VILLAGER Page 6 ~ Novmeber 18, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION NASSCO, Fred Harris. special that we stand for. He sionately about her late Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers Legacy “This type of ship is knew that the Declaration of husband’s life, “He believed Honored with USNS Medgar Evers Christening the glue that holds our Navy Independence had not been in America. Youth should be together,” emphasized United redeemed.” Secretary Mabus inspired by his fight.” By Kimetha HillStaff States Secretary of the Navy, thanked all Mississippians The morning con- Writer Special to the NNPA Ray Mabus. Secretary Mabus for their courageous fight for cluded with Evers-Williams from the San Diego Voice and Mrs. Evers-Williams have freedom. “Thank you, ceremoniously breaking a & Viewpoint a long relationship as refer- Medgar Evers,” he con- champagne bottle against After relishing in an amaz- enced by Evers-Williams. cluded. the hull of the ship. The ing evening with Mrs. Myrlie “Ray and I worked together When the time came for crowd cheered in realization Evers-Williams last Thursday, when he was the governor of Evers-Williams to speak, she of the fact that the USNS the NAACP, BCA and other lo- Mississippi.” Secretary graced the podium to a stand- Medgar Evers T-AKE 13 will cal black organizations rallied Mabus spoke thoughtfully of ing ovation. “This is a mo- embark on missions, travel- hundreds San Diegans together his admiration for Mr. Evers, ment that will go down in the ing around the world dis- to celebrate the christening of “This is a way we get to pay history books,” she began. playing Medgar Evers’ last- the USNS Medgar Evers T-AKE tribute to someone who has Evers-Williams spoke pas- ing legacy. 13. This momentous event took come to symbolize something place on Saturday, November WWW.DAJAZZCLUBOFAUSTIN.COM 12th at General Dynamics U.S. to Head NASCO, in San Diego, with many Zimbabwe distinguished guests in atten- dance. ‘Blood Mrs. Evers-Williams, widow of the civil rights activist, Diamonds’ Megar Evers and their daughter Ms. Reena Evers-Everette were Monitoring featured as sponsors of the his- toric event as well as many fam- Group ily members and friends who By Fungai Maboreke traveled from Mississippi to be Special to the NNPA from the in attendance. Though many ex- Global Information Network pressed that Mr. Evers never Nov. 8 (GIN) – The wished for fame or notoriety, he United States has captured the is more than deserving of this chair of the Kimberley process honor. certification scheme, allowing Born on July 2nd, 1925, Washington to have a major role Medgar Evers hailed from in whether Zimbabwe may sell Decatur, Mississippi. He served Medger Evers banner photo by Charles Lundy its diamonds on the world mar- his country proudly, enlisting in sity of Mississippi’s Law Evers was fatally shot. He ket starting in 2012. the United States Army in 1943. School in an attempt to be- was buried with full military The Kimberly Process is “Raised to understand the impor- come the first Black student honors in Arlington National an international government tance of self-reliance, self-re- admitted, but was denied ad- Cemetery. certification scheme set up in spect and dignity, Medgar Evers mittance because of his race. Many speakers high- 2003 to prevent the trade in so- was an honorable and dedicated After opening the first lighted the correlation be- called “blood diamonds” that man,” remarked Rear Admiral NAACP field office with his tween the ship and Mr. Evers’ fund conflicts. Mark H. Buzby. After his military wife, in Mississippi, Mr. Evers life. “Each ship in the T-AKE Opposition to Zimbabwe service, Mr. Evers graduated worked diligently towards Class is named for a noted diamond sales came regularly from Alcorn Agricultural and freedom and equal rights for pioneer in our nation’s his- from human rights groups who Mechanical College (now Alcorn African Americans, seeking tory. Mr. Evers was an army claimed there were abuses State University) with a degree justice in many cases includ- veteran of World War II and against illegal miners, that in business. Following the Su- ing the brutal murder of an an important civil rights pio- smuggling was rife and that cer- preme Court decision of Brown African American youth, neer. The NASSCO team is tain mines remained in the hands v Board of Education, which Emmett Till. Arriving home on proud to add Medgar Evers’ of Zimbabwe’s military forces. ended segregation in schools, the night of June 12th night name to this distinguished But monitoring teams Mr. Evers applied to the Univer- from an NAACP meeting, Mr. list,” said President of sent by Kimberley concluded the country had met minimum regulatory standards and sales EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/PROPOSALS/ were finally permitted this year. Zimbabwe is a major ex- PUBLIC INFORMATION/ porter with potential to consti- tute about 20 percent of dia- FOR SALE /FOR RENT/MISC monds traded on international markets. At current production capacities, Zimbabwe could Public Comment Period and Public Employment rake in excess of US$2 billion Omni Hotel from diamond revenues each Hearings for HACA 2012 AUSTIN COMMUNITY year. FY Agency Annual Plan COLLEGE The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) will have New Jobs a public comment period for its Annual Plan commencing October 25, 2011. There will be a forty-five day public comment period commenc- for the Week ing at 8:00 a.m. on October 25, 2011 through 5:00 p.m. on December 14, of 11/11/2011 2011. All comments should be made in writing and delivered to 1124 S. Assessor, ESOL IH-35 Austin, TX 78704 and made to the attention of James Hargrove, South Austin Campus President/CEO. Three Public Hearings regarding the draft plan will be (May require travel held on the following dates/times and locations: to other campuses) November 17, 2011 12:00 p.m. HACA Central Office Monday-Friday, 1124 S. IH-35 78704 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. December 1, 2011 5:30 p.m. Booker T. Washington Terraces $2,879-$3,599/Monthly 905 Bedford 78702 Job#1111005 December 13, 2011 11:00 a.m. HACA Central Office Faculty, Associate Degree 1124 S. IH-35 78704 Nursing Additionally, the final opportunity to present comments regard- Eastview Campus Note: ing these plans before the Housing Authority of the City of Austin Clinical Education Center @ Board of Commissioners will be conducted during the December 15, Brackenridge, Round Rock 2011 Board of Commissioners Meeting. This meeting will com- Campus. May vary by semester mence at 12:00 p.m. The location of the meeting will be at the HACA Hours as assigned: Must Central Office 1124 S. IH-35 Austin, TX 78704. The Board of maintain an established schedule. Commissioners will take action regarding the approval of the plans at Positions include some this meeting. Copies of the plan are located at the Central Office or evenings and weekends. online at www.hacanet.org. 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IRS www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 7 ~ November 18, 2011 CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD Pflugerville “Chili Pfest” Austin City Council By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Sets Numerous Public Hearing By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon The Austin city council ment Information System pro- future land use map (FLUM) on convened on November 10, 2011 gram management and extend the property locally known as 201 to discuss, and vote on items on contract period from April 1, 2012 East 34th Street and 3307 Helms certain. The city council dis- to September 30, 2012, said Street (Waller Creek Watershed) cussed and voted on issues that amendments being in an amount from Single Family Use to Higher- range to the following: emer- not to exceed $82,000, for a total Density Single Family land use; gency medical services; police contract amount not to exceed conduct a public hearing to ap- and fire department; health and $117,000, with two 12-month re- prove an ordinance amending human services; legal cases; en- newal options in an amount not Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City ergy and also neighborhood and to exceed $100,000 per option, for Code by rezoning property locally community services. The first a total contract amount not to ex- known as 2935 East Martin Luther item of business is to approve ceed $317,000.” Not only will the King, Jr. Boulevard (Boggy Creek the city council prior meeting. city council help to fund the vari- Watershed) from family resi- Then, the council voted to ap- ous program, but have also in- dence-neighborhood plan (SF-3- prove 107 items. creasing the fund in the “noble NP) combining district zoning to The Austin city council cause” of fighting homelessness. neighborhood commercial-mixed Staff members of Goui-Gui African Arts& Craft. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon. approved item 15 which seek to In addition, the Austin city use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU- help the homeless population. council has established several NP) combining district zoning; fi- On November 13, 2011, the used the Pfest as a time to sell and a very family friendly event. The According to item 15, seeks to public hearing. Some of the pub- nally the Austin city council has second annual Fall Chili Pfest, was market their product. For instance majority of the attendee came with authorize the “negotiation and lic hearing includes the following set for a public hearing to con- held in the heart of downtown one could find a jewerely booth; their children to enjoy the food and execution of Amendment No. 1 : “amending Ordinance No. sider the use of approximately Pflugerville. The festival sought to food booth; African clothing and the music. For instance, John to the Agreement with the END- 20040826-056, the Central Austin 31,861 square feet temporary ac- select the “best chilli” cooker accessory booth; and also various Sesion who attended the event, ING COMMUNITY Combined Neighborhood Plan, an cess route for the decommission- throughout the city of Pflugerville. non-profit organizations were mentioned that “he and his family HOMELESSNESS COALITION, element of the Austin Tomorrow ing and demolition of the Holly Not only was the festival a show present. For instance, business were looking forward to come to INC., Austin, TX, to increase Comprehensive Plan, to change Street Power Plant , which would case of various style of “chili”, but owner mentioned that she enjoyed the event because every family funding for Homeless Manage- the land use designation on the be held on December 8, 2011. also show case a variety of small the “Chili Pfest” because of the nu- member can enjoy themselves.” business owner operating through- merous purchase and also she was Moreover, this second annual Fall out Central Texas. As a result, there able to market her business to par- Chili Pfest was a success due to November 8 Special Joint were numerous of business owner ticipant for future sells. the high member of participants at the event. Not only did the merchant and to the high numbers of mer- Elections in Texas Numerous business owner enjoyed the event, but also it was chants present. By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon rave reviews and standing On November 8, 2011, level, the people voted on two easements on land for any autho- ovations in 2009, OF MICE Travis County went to the polls proposition that dealt mainly on rized purposes.” AND MUSIC unites the and voted on several proposi- the issuance of various bond Unlike other elections, the company’s professional danc- tions. The resident of Central measure. For instance Proposi- votes were not required to vote ers with the rising stars of its Texas voted on various State tion one stated “ The issuance of within their precinct. In other pre-apprentice youth com- wide proposition; County wide $132,840,000 of road bonds, in- words, the people were allowed pany Visions in Rhythm and proposition; and also voted on cluding, without limitation, re- to vote in variuos areas. On the the children, youth and adults several local proposition. For in- lated road drainage, bike lanes and statewide ballot, all the ten propo- who study with its dance stance the city of Pflugerville had sidewalks, and replacement and sition passed. Furthermore, the academy to share a love for 11 proposition that was voted improvement of road bridges, and two proposition offered by rhythm and movement that on. The Pflugerville proposition the levying of the tax in payment Travis county did pass. In other only Tapestry Dance Com- ranged from reforming the city’s thereof.” And proposition two words, the people voted in favor pany can bring to the stage! open act meeting to establishing stated “The issuance of of the two proposition. For the Of Mice and Music will a “rainy day” fund. On the state $82,105,000 of bonds for the pur- city of Pflugerville ballot,all the 11 be performed December 8-18 wide ballot there were 10 propo- poses of constructing and im- propositions were approved by at the Boyd Vance Theaterat sitions, which, ranged from limit- proving county parks and the ac- the voters. Now that the special AUSTIN, TX – Cel- and jazz spin on the beloved the Carver Museum and Cul- ing the state government ability quisition of land and interests in elections are over, Travis county ebrate the holidays with the yuletide story, The Nut- tural Center, 1165 Angelina to enforce eminent domain to the land in connection therewith, in- resident should look forward to whole family and join Tapes- cracker. Street. Show times are Tues- establishment of a fund program cluding, without limitation, the the upcoming primary elections, try Dance Company with this A new annual Tapestry Sat (dark on the evening of for Texas’ universities. acquisition of open space park which will be held on March 5, Austin-tatious rhythm tap tradition which premiered to the 10th) and Sat-Sun at 2 p.m. On the Travis County land; and acquiring conservation 2012.

CADILLAC THE VILLAGER Page 8 ~ November 18, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com SPORTS Timberwolves took advantage of Cedar Park Head Coach Cedar Park takes a big bite all of their mistakes. Chris Ross felt his team got back Coach Odems gives Cedar to Cedar Park football and con- Park credit for being a great team trolled the line of scrimmage and into LBJ that is very physical. Odems had some big pass plays to loos- also stated, “That his team was ened up the safeties and put ap- unable to match their physical plied more defensive pressure to play in the second half and were the Jaguars quarterback. Coach forced to go three and out on Ross has instilled in his team,” three straight possessions in the Everyone has to understand that second half”. Odems also everyone is playing for one thing added, “We gained valuable ex- each other and if you slip up, this perience this year. We have to family is done your game is over commit ourselves in the off sea- and this team will never play an- son. We can’t have guys hit- other game and these guys un- By: Terry Davis ting and missing talking about I derstand that”. have to do this and I have to do Cedar Park would win the @terryd515 that. If they are going be com- game by a final score of 55-26. The mitted to what we are doing, they Jaguars finish the season with a The LBJ Jaguars came into have to be dedicated to the com- 6-4 record. Cedar Park 9-2 next the first round of the playoffs mitment and it starts in the off game will be at Burger Stadium to looking to compete with the Ce- season”. play Hays at 7:30. dar Park Timberwolves. The Jag- uars, the 26 4A Division Champi- ons, wanted to stop the Timber- wolves quarterback Brain Hogan. The Jaguars attack Cedar Park from the one yard line. However Hogan had his own agenda for the night. On the first In the second quarter, LBJ Randon Knotts would go in the have a very impressive game with drive of the game, Cedar Park had offense would get on track with end zone from the one yard line to 185 rushing yards and 111 pass- four running plays for 63 yards, of 6:24 into the quarter the Jaguars even the score at 13-13. ing yards. Thomas Middleton which Hogan accounted for 47 would start from their own After halftime Cedar Park would run for 117 yards and Ethan rushing yards to take an early 6-0 twenty yard line. With the com- would come out of the locker room Fry would have 113 rushing lead. The extra point was missed binations of short runs and a different team. The defensive yards. because of a mishandled snap passes, LBJ would be able to get pressure that was applied to the The Jaguars would not quit from the center. on the scoreboard; Trey Porter Jaguars was too much for them to in the second half. Their quarter- On Cedar Parks’ second would take a two yard run into handle. The Timberwolves would back Darius Collins would throw drive of the first quarter the the end zone for a touchdown. score touchdowns on their first six for two touchdown passes. Timberwolves would only need 4 However, the extra point was not possessions of the second half to Collins would finish the game with plays again to go 82 yards for a good and LBJ would pull to open up some breathing room. 352 passing yards. Head Coach 13-0 lead. Ethan Fry would have within seven with the 13-6 score. The offensive line came out and Demo Odems knew his team would 66 rushing yards on that drive, the Terrence Walker would in- out physical the Jaguars and not quit and that they would play longest being a 43 yard rush on tercept a Hogan pass with 2:14 moved the ball and protected the for 48 minutes. However he real- the first play of the drive. The left in the half to give his team quarterback. ized that in order to beat a great Jaguars were limited by what they the football with a short field. LBJ Hogan would throw and run team like Cedar Park you can’t were doing by the Timberwolves would start the drive on the 40 for three of the six touchdowns in make many mistakes they made Thomas Middleton #35 pounds towards LBJ’s end zone. defense in the first quarter. yard line and on third and goal the second half. Hogan would too many mistakes and the Photos by Terry Davis Dallas Stampedes Pasts the Texas Longhorns Basketball Buffalo Bills Looks to Reload By: Terry Davis Last year the Texas Long- guards that will at times play horns had three first round out of position because of the picks that went in the NBA lack of size with this team. The draft. The three players were team only has 10 players on Jordan Hamilton, Cory Joseph the current roster, which leads and Tristan Thompson. to everyone having to play Hamilton played for two sea- more in scrimmages in prac- son, one as a starter was tices. Barnes thinks that he drafted in the first round by the likes his players more now Dallas Mavericks. Joseph was than that like him, because of a freshman and was drafted by how hard he has been work- the San Antonio Spurs. Th- ing them. ompson was selected by the The Longhorns will look Cleveland Cavaliers as the 4 to run more this season and to pick taken and the third high- have more ball movement in est in Texas’ history. their offense. They are also This year the Longhorns Longhorns will employ more going to try to open up the welcome six freshmen that will pressure defense for two rea- floor more with screens, cuts have to contribute early. The sons one to create more turn- and more ball movement. No six freshmen are Jaylen Bond, overs and secondly to in- one has stepped as a team Sterling Gibbs, Johnathan crease the tempo of the game. leader as of yet. Many play- Holmes, Myck (pronounced According to Barnes, Bond ers have been a given leader Mike) Kabongo, Julien Lewis has been better than ex- from time to time, but no one pected. He has exceeded the Photo Courtesy of Dallas Cowboys. Tony Romo looks for an open Kevin Olgetree and Sheldon McClellan. Head has done it day in and day out Coach Rick Barnes knows that expectations of the coaching so far. The coaching staff has From the very first drive of touchdown passes. ceptions on the day. One inter- these freshmen will struggle at staff with his overall ability. tried to create chemistry with the game the Dallas Cowboys de- Cowboys Owner Jerry ception Newman returned for a 43 times. Sterling Gibbs is an- team. The staff has been very cided how the game would be Jones was very pleased with the yard touchdown for the final score Kabongo will be an excit- other speedy guard that will hard on the team and feels that played against the Buffalo Bills. efforts of his team. Jones on the of the game with 4:54 left in the ing player to watch. Kabongo be used to assist in the pres- they have gotten a little closer The Cowboys took the opening last time he saw Tony play this game. In total the Cowboys had is a very fast and quick point sure defense. Gibbs has the and are pulling for one an- drive 80 yards on five plays for a well, “I saw him play that well in three interceptions and forced one guard who will reminds Long- ability to run the team at point other. touchdown pass by Tony Romo the first half against Detroit, But fumble. On two drives that the Bills horns fans of T J Ford and D J guard. Some critics openly Returning upperclass- to Dez Bryant. On first play on what I saw here was the result of started, the Cowboys intercepted Augustine. Myck has kept his question why Gibbs would men J’Covan Brown and Alexis the first drive by the Bills, the lessons we learned in De- the pass of the very first play of teammates alert with his crisp come to Texas with Kabongo Wangmene will be looked DeMarcus Ware would sack Ryan troit—that is what really does feel those drives. passes. At times Barnes has already committed to the upon for guidance for the Fitzpatrick for a ten yard loss. The good”. Head Coach Jason The Cowboys (5-4) sched- had to instruct Kabongo that school. Gibbs stated that was freshmen to show them the Cowboys would win the game by Garrett feels that Romo was ule gets a little easier. Next week sometimes the best play is a one of the main reasons for ropes and the rigors of play- a score of 44-7. sharp and had opportunities to they have to travel to play the decent pass instead of drib- choosing Texas was that ing in the Big 12 and how to DeMarco Murray put in make plays. Garrett’s other Washington Redskins (3-6) at bling the ball the complete Myck was here. Gibbs had handle adversity. Brown can another impressive effort in the thoughts on Romo, “I think he is FedEx Field and then have a short length of the court. previously committed to the be a consistent scorer and as- win over the Bills. Murray rushed playing well. He is aggressive week and will have to play the Jaylen Bond and University of Maryland, but sist person. Wangmene will be for 135 yards and had a rushing down the field throwing the foot- Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving Johnathan Holmes will have to after the previous coach re- relied upon for his defensive touchdown. Murray in only his ball. It seemed like he was see- Day at home. The Cowboys are in be responsible for playing big- tired Gibbs did not want to presence and rebounding abil- fourth start of the year has 674 ing the defense, understanding complete control of their bid to ger than their 6’7" size. This play for a coach that had ity. Barnes points out that no rushing yards this year. In the first what we want to do, finding the make the playoffs without any as- Longhorn team is not very tall never seen him play. Gibbs freshmen has come into the half Romo had a near perfect right guy, and physically deliv- sistance from anyone else. With but very athletic and will have would also like to take credit program and hit the ground passer rating of 158.2. Romo also ering the football. the loss by the New York Giants to rely on basic fundamentals for recruiting Bond here after running. Barnes feels it will had three touchdown passes. The Cowboys defense to the San Francisco Forty-Niners, in order to get rebounds. he de-committed from the Uni- take some time before these Romo would finish the day with was tenacious against the Bills. the Cowboys are only one game Barnes feels the team will have versity of Pittsburgh. freshmen to hit their level of 270 passing yards with three Terrence Newman had two inter- out of first place. to be more creative in protect- Julien Lewis and consistent contribution to the Prediction the Cowboys will defeat the Washington Redskins 24-14. ing the basket this year. The Sheldon McClellan are also team. The Houston Texans are The bye week could not have come doing the little things to win foot- Texans Keeps on rolling in Tampa at a better time for the Texans. They ball games. They are dominating yard touchdown reception 12 would have 4 sacks, 3 interceptions have a lot of players that are nicked on the offensive line. They are seconds into the game. The ex- and one forced fumble. The Tex- up and need the week off to heal controlling the game by having a tra point was blocked and the ans defense came into the game their bodies to make that elusive balanced attack to keep the oppo- Texans would have a 6-0 lead as the number defense in the run for the playoffs. Currently the nents defenses in limbo. The game before anyone was sitting com- league. The Texans held the Texans have the best record in the against the Tampa Bay Bucca- fortably in their seats. Schuab Buccaneers to 270 total yards. AFC, but because they have neers was completely dominated would also have a 78 yard touch- This is the first game of the played one more game than the by the Texans. down reception to Arian Foster year that the Texans have won Baltimore Ravens that position The Texans won the game in the second quarter to extend when a rusher did not run for over could change. The next game for 37-9 and this is the first of that the the Texans lead to 16-0. Foster 100 yards. Foster finished the the Texans will be a home game Texans have won when they did did however did have 108 receiv- game with 84 rushing yards and a against the Jacksonville Jaguars not have a runner to rush for over ing yards rushing touchdown. Ben Tate on November 27. Schuab had in- one hundred yards. Matt Schuab Brain Cushing continues would run for 63 yard and would jured his foot in Sunday’s game was an effective 10 for 15 on pass- the head up the defensive charge also have rushing touchdown. will be out indefinitely. Backup ing attempts for 242 yards. On the by the Texans. Cushing had 8 tack- The Texans will have an ex- quarterback will start at against first play of the game, Schuab les including one quarterback sack Photo Courtesy of the Houston Texans. Jacoby Jones catches tra week to savor the win. The Jacksonville in the Texans next would hit Jacoby Jones for an 80 and one interception. The Texans and run for 80 yard touchdown. Texans will finally have a bye week. game.