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2012 Graduate See SWAN SONG RAPPIN’ Page 2 Tommy Wyatt Confusion Is Finally Over! With Tuesday’s election, some of the confusion will finally Education Mentors be over for many voters. Be- See SIMS ELEMENTARY cause of the redistricting battles Page 3 that have been going on for them last few months, the local city elections and the Primary elec- tion were pushed closer together than ever before. In past years, the council elections were held in March and the Primary elec- 18 Straight Wins tions were held in May. How- See SPURS SWEEP Page 5 ever, this year, the two elections Huston-Tillotson University’s 2011-2012 Concert Choir were held just three weeks apart. Tuesday, May 29 will be the last (AUSTIN, Texas) — Lewis, Yolanda Adams, tor. events. Quinlan, who joined of these election (unless there are The Huston-Tillotson Uni- Duke Ellington, and other Throughout the years, the faculty in 1998, has runoffs) until November. versity Concert Choir, under artists, produced the record- the concert choir has per- guided HT choir members It is important for everyone the direction of Dr. Gloria ing. The CD collection in- formed many different genres through national auditions to vote. It is not a good excuse Quinlan, recently released a cludes Negro spirituals such of music worldwide, includ- and selections for the Histori- cally Black College and Uni- Agressive Tactics to say that you are confused and recording of popular selec- as “We Shall Walk Through ing art songs of America, See PRECINCT 2 RACE do not know who to vote for. tions performed throughout the Valley,” “Hold On,” and classical, contemporary clas- versity Concert Choir and Page 6 You will also have to decide the years as well as the first “Didn’t My Lord Deliver sical, standard chorale from other voice competitions. whether you want to vote in the known recording of the alma Daniel” mixed with classics the Renaissance to the The legacy of HT’s Democratic or Republican Pri- mater. The University’s alma like “With You I’m Born present, show tunes, and pop great concert choir direc- mary, you cannot vote in both. mater was written by the late Again” and “Green Dolphin to name a few. tors and accompanists lives For those who are voting in the Fred Waring. Waring, a Street.” The selections are The choir has toured through the Marcet Hines Democratic Primary, we recom- composer, musician, and accompanied by the HT Jazz nationally and internationally King Endowed Chair Pro- ‘Music For Kids’ mend the following candidates: band leader from the family Ensemble, under the direc- and has rendered music at fessorship. Mrs. King served as a member of the See SUMMER CONCERT President - Barack Obama that invented the electrical tion of Mr. Javier Stuppard; memorial services for high- Page 7 U. S. Senate - Grady Waring Blender, was re- and University pianist, organ- ranking government officials HT faculty for 18 years and Yarbrough sponsible for selling millions ist, and music professor Dr. and their family members and was preceded in death by Conyers Joins Lewis, U. S. Rep. (35) - Lloyd Doggett of records. He won the Stephen Burnaman. performed at annual Christ- her late husband John Q. Hoyer, Clyburn, Brady State Senator, Dist. 14 - Congressional Gold Medal The concert choir last mas musicals and holiday Taylor King, Sr. who In Introducing The Kirk Watson served as president of District Attorney - Charlie before his passing in 1984. released its works of classi- events as well as perfor- Voter Empowerment Act Baird HT alumnus Louie cal sacred music, Negro mances at the United Negro Huston-Tillotson from Sheriff - Greg Hamilton Carrington, a 1971 graduate spirituals, and contemporary College Fund (UNCF), and 1965 to 1988. County Tax Assessor/Collec- and musician who has de- gospel songs in 1997 when the National Association for To purchase copies of tor - Stanley J. Wilson lighted worldwide audiences Mr. Henry Milton Washing- Equal Opportunity in Higher the CD, visit www.htu.edu or County Commissioner, Pct. 1 - call 512.505.3073. Ron Davis with classics by Ramsey ton, Jr. was the choir direc- Education (NAFEO) Constable, Pct. 1 - Danny Tho- ACC President Shares Student Success mas Austin Area Students Receive Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Constable, Pct. 2 - Michael Expertise at Capitol Hill Briefing Cargill AAABSE Scholarships (WASHINGTON) – This Referendums 1, 2, 3 - Vote yes. Policy Forum and the Na- week, House Judiciary We did not endorse any can- tional Center for Post sec- Committee Ranking Member didates are unopposed. ondary Research. John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) joined Representative John Whether or not you agree with Statistics show that, nationwide, more than half of Lewis (D-Ga.), House Demo- our choices, you still need to cratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer vote. all underprepared students (D-Md.), Democratic Assis- Many people have been in drop out of college within tant Leader James Clyburn favor of the money raised by the their first year. Dr. Rhodes is (D-S.C.), and House Commit- tee on Administration Rank- Texas Lottery be used exclu- one of four panelists who shared strategies for sup- ing Member Robert Brady (D- sively for education. And while Pa.), in introducing the Voter a lot of the money does go to porting developmental edu- Empowerment Act. Over the education, a lot of it goes into Dr. Richard Rhodes cation students and reflect on past year, states across the the state’s General. Leaders discussed strate- the growing body of re- country have enacted restric- gies for supporting devel- search on student success. tive voting laws that make it There has been a lot of harder for millions of eligible opmental education stu- “Moving developmen- AAABSE President, Dominique Washington and Vice support for having Casino voters to register or vote. This dents tal education students into President, Reshanta Stewart present scholarships to Moriah Crane Gambling in Texas, but Tex- and Eriana Garner at the McNeil High School Awards Ceremony. comprehensive voting rights ans have never been able to Dr. Richard Rhodes, college-credit programs and bill will modernize voter vote on that measure. Vot- Austin Community College boosting graduation rates are The Austin Area Alli- tina Moten-Johnson- registration, ensure equal access to the ballot box for all ers will be able to express president/CEO, partici- among the key goals of ance of Black School Edu- Eastside Memorial, and pated in a panel of higher ACC’s Student Success Ini- Americans, and prohibit their opinion on this issue in cators (AAABSE) has an- La’Shiya Madden - Elgin deceptive practices and voter Referendum 3. If casino education leaders discussing tiative,” says Dr. Rhodes. nounced the 2012 recipients HS. fraud that keep people from gambling finally comes to how community colleges can “This matters to all of us in of its annual scholarship. The mission of exercising their constitutional Texas, our residents will no help underprepared students Central Texas. If we can’t Five worthy Austin area stu- AAABSE is to ensure an right to vote. “There is no right more longer have to go to Louisi- transition to college-level close the educational gaps, dents were selected based excellent and equitable edu- coursework and ultimately we will lose our skilled important in our society than the ana or Oklahoma to experi- on academics, community cation for all students par- right to vote – it is the founda- ence this kind of entertainment. earn a degree. workforce and ultimately our service and personal goals. ticularly African American tion of all of our other rights en- It is time for the Texas Legis- The panel took place economic competitiveness.” The scholarship recipi- students. Members of shrined in the Constitution,” lature Representatives to take Friday, May 18, in Washing- To learn more about ents are : Moriah Crane- AAABSE include educators said Conyers. “Unfortunately, for many citizens the right to their collective heads out of the ton, D.C., as part of a Capi- ADD’s Student Success Ini- McNeil HS , Eriana Garner from the Austin, Pflugerville, tol Hill briefing co-sponsored tiative, visit austincc.edu/suc- vote is in jeopardy and today we sand and let the voters de- -McNeil HS, Weldon Round Rock, Manor and stand together to protect that cide. by the American Youth cess. Echols- Connally HS, Chris- Hays school districts. precious right. THE VILLAGER Page 2 ~ May 25, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com COMMUNITY AND ENTERTAINENT NEWS Tayla’s Swan Song College Credit My Health, My Voice Public Forum For Heroes What services would Travis County. you like to see in your neigh- The meeting will pro- Successfully Helping borhood? That’s just one of vide information about avail- several questions partici- able department and part- Veterans Launch pants will have an opportu- ners’ programs and activities nity to answer this Thursday and help assess needs for as the Austin/Travis County future or enhanced public Civilian Careers Health and Human Services health services. Presenters Texas Workforce dividuals, whose character Department hosts its fourth will also share the most cur- Commission partnership has been demonstrated public forum about the health rent health data for their area provides college credit for time and again in hotspots status of our community. and solicit input from partici- military experience around the globe,” Gov. The next My Health, pants. Ideas and feedback AUSTIN – The Perry said. “College My Voice Forum is sched- gathered from the meetings TexasWorkforce Credit for Heroes helps uled for Thursday, May 24th will help create a framework Tayla Terry Commission’s (TWC) our veterans save valu- from 6 pm. to 8 p.m. at to plan for delivery of public LBJ High School College Credit for He- able time and money on Anderson High School Caf- health programs. As I embark upon my to guide youth in their footsteps roes initiative is success- tuition as they work to- eteria (North parking lot), The first 50 partici- six year journey as a Youth of career life. fully helping military vet- ward a degree, getting 8403 Mesa Drive, Austin, pants who stay for the en- Brigader for the Villager The experience of be- erans secure college America’s best and 78759. Free health screen- tire meeting will receive a Newspaper, I am elated to ing a Youth Brigader has credit for their military brightest into the work- ings will take place before $20 gift card. To see and have been a participant of this helped me in school and daily experience and re-enter place as quickly as pos- and after the forum (5-6 pm; hear what kind of feedback glorious writing experience. life. I appreciate all my read- the workforce. sible, which benefits our & 8- 9 pm). Subsequent has been provided during a This has been an excit- ers. I appreciate all the com- Gov. Rick Perry, veterans, their families meetings will be held on the recent forum please click ing and educational adventure. pliments I recieve about my TWC Chairman Andres and the state’s entire fourth Thursday of the next on the following link: http:// The privilege to be a Youth articles. I appreciate all the Alcantar, Central Texas economy.” four months at various loca- www.you tube. com/ Brigader under the leadership people who take the time out College Chancellor Tho- The College Credit for tions throughout Austin and watch? of Mr. Tommy Wyatt has to read and subscribe to the mas Klincar, Texas Veter- Heroes program includes been a memory never to for- Villager Newspaper. I ask that ans Commission Chair- an Individual Education Four AISD High Schools Earn get. His guidance and journal- you continue to support this man T.P. O’Mahoney and Plan that has enrolled more National Ranking from U.S. ism expertise is to be com- newspaper and Mr. Tommy Texas Higher Education than 90 current veteran mended. Mr. Wyatt is an awe- Wyatt in his endeavors to pro- Coordinating Board As- participants and the estab- News and World Report some writer and role model. I duce literature worth reading. sistant Commissioner Dr. lishment of accelerated Liberal Arts and Science Acad- awarded a national gold or sil- will forever cherish all the To my parents, Tony and MacGregor Stephenson paths to surgical technician emy Earns National Gold ver medal. Liberal Arts and Sci- things he has taught me on this Cheryl Terry I am grateful to presented an update on and emergency medical ser- Medal ence Academy earned a national journalism path. you for motivating me when I the program’s growth at vice technician certification. Four Austin Indepen- gold medal for being ranked 54th To Ms. Arlene was a six grade student to be- an event held at Central Alamo Colleges, dent School District high in the nation and 7th in the state. Youngblood, I appreciate come a Youth Brigader. I ap- Texas College in schools are among the best in Anderson, Bowie and Central Texas College, the nation, according to the McCallum High Schools earned you. The courage you have to preciate your love, Killeen. Seven com- Houston Community Col- 2012 U.S. News and World Re- silver medals for their rankings. encourage youth to become encouragment and compli- munity colleges are partici- lege, Lee College, Lone port Best High School Anderson is 676th in the nation successful writers is to also be ments on the articles I have pating in the $3 million Star College, San Jacinto rankings. Liberal Arts Science and 61st in the state, Bowie is commended. I appreciate the written. It saddens me that this workforce development College and Temple Col- Academy, Anderson High 704th in the nation and 64th in the th time and meetings you spent magnificent opportunity comes initiative’s pilot projects. School, Bowie High School state and McCallum is 712 in lege are participating in the and McCallum High School the nation and 66th in the state. with me sharing your knowl- to an end. As always, remem- “Our veterans are an College Credit for Heroes earned national and state rec- Data was analyzed from more edge of journalism. Ms. ber, kids and adults stay in underutilized resource, a initiative as part of the Texas ognition in the annual report. than 21,000 schools across the Youngblood is a special lady school and stay off drugs! highly trained, talented Inter-College Council on To be eligible for a state country to determine the because she has the patience Peace Out. and dynamic group of in- Veterans. ranking, a school must be rankings. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 3 ~May 25, 2012 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN BACE Adopts Sims Elementary Are Black Lawmakers Being Unfairly Targeted?

By Freddie Allen ics committee expressing NNPA Washington deep concern over “ the Correspondent protracted length, abnor- mal number, motive and WASHINGTON fairness of pending mat- (NNPA) – In September ters…” involving investi- 2008, at the height of the gations into the conduct financial crisis, Rep. of CBC members. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) The Citizens for Re- was working to make sure sponsibility and Ethics in minority-owned banks Washington, an indepen- didn’t get left behind. She dent watchdog group that arranged a meeting be- promotes accountability in Front Row L-R: Cedel Evans, (Vice-President), Angeline tween Treasury Depart- Rep. Maxine Waters government, said 17 Patterson, Parent, Kinder student Sims, Freda C Mills, ment officials and repre- tee on Standards of Of- serving in the 112th Con- members of Congress, in- Principle Sims Elementary, Troy Hill, BACE member , sentatives for the National ficial Conduct, better gress, 8.1 percent of the cluding six members of Carol Jackson, (BACE President), Anngela Watkins, Bankers Association, an known as the Ethics Com- membership. However, the CBC, are believed to Sister of Sims Student. Back Row L-R: BACE members Rev. Alvin Evans Jr., Carl Hayden, and organization that repre- mittee, issued a state- 35 percent of the ongo- be under investigation by Deyaporate Dorsey, Parent Support Specialist. sents minority-owned fi- ment contending that Wa- ing House Ethics commit- the Department of Justice, nancial institutions. ters had violated the tee investigations have tar- Federal Bureau of Inves- The Black American donated books to get the pro- OneUnited, a Black- House’s ethics guidelines. geted Blacks. tigation, the House Ethics Comptroller Employees, gram started. BACE is a pub- owned bank with offices It said Williams’ At one point in Committee, the Senate known as BACE, has adopted lic service organization that in Los Angeles, Boston, shares in OneUnited 2009, seven African- Select Committee on Eth- Sims Elementary School and actively serves the Austin and Miami, and the only would have been worth- American congressmen ics, or the Office of Con- several BACE members ac- community by sponsoring bank represented at the less without the funds were subjects of full-scale gressional Ethics (OCE). tively participate in the Austin three scholarships to deserv- meeting, dominated the provided through the probes by the Ethics “The Ethics commit- Partners in Education ing high school graduating se- discussion. Without gov- government’s Troubled Committee while not a tee is very secretive com- Mentorship Program to men- niors and adult continuing edu- ernment assistance, heavy Asset Relief Program single White colleague mittee; they’re could be tor the youth of Sims Elemen- cation students, supporting the investments in the floun- (TARP). Waters counters was being given the same even more [investiga- tary. BACE has now ex- Elder Care Fan Drive and dering Freddie Mac and that she did nothing treatment. tions],” Manu Raju, senior panded its partnership with the contributing to the Coats for Fannie Mae threatened to wrong as a long-time ad- Of the 10-member congressional reporter for school by starting a new Adult Kids program. Featured sink OneUnited. The vocate for Black banks. House Ethics Committee, the Politico, said in an in- Literacy Program. The LBJ above are members present- bank executives asked for Three years after the in- only one member –Donna terview with MSNBC. School of Public Affairs ing the books for the Adult $50 million. Three months vestigation was an- Edwards [D-Md.] – is “The question is about Alumni Association graciously Literacy Program. later, OneUnited received nounced, she is still wait- Black. whether or not there are.” $12 million in federal bail- ing for the investigation to Congressional Black There is no question out funds. be concluded. Caucus Chairman that some members of the The money not only Waters is not the Emanuel Cleaver has sent CBC are targets of ethics saved the bank, but also only Black member of a letter to the House Eth- inquiries. rescued OneUnited’s Congress under invest- shareholders, including igation.According to the Waters’ husband, Sidney Congressional Research Williams. Service (CRS), there are The House Commit- 44 African-Americans DOUBLE

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Hope of Tomorrow Summer Reading End of the Year Prep Dailey Middle School Band Trip everyone is anxious to see ments. how their final grades will All PISD students turn out for next year. Se- are encouraged to read from niors are even more ready to this list over the summer, but graduate and continue on students in Pre-AP or AP with their future endeavors. English classes are required I’m excited for the to read their assigned books end of school year because over the summer and will that means that I will officially complete oral and written be a senior and I can’t wait. assignments during the first I have been waiting for this three weeks of school based moment all of my life. I’m just on their reading. Students Darius Hatcher so ready to do and accom- Pflugerville Middle School are also expected to anno- Bria Good LBJ High School plish the most I can before I PISD encourages tate or take notes to help Anxiety ishigh as leave high school. Youth Brigader Jaylon Knighten at Music across all middle school students to them process their reading the year comes to an end. Until next time, GO Texas Festival Six Flags Fiesta Texas read over the summer to help and prepare for the projects Finals are approaching and JAGS! On Saturday May 19th best section was the Tuba students maintain English and activities they will do. the Dailey Middle School which is the instrument that I Language Arts skills, over Projects or activities will be Honor Band went to Six play. We had a great time the summer break. To ex- assigned by the teacher and Academic Excellence Award Flag Fiesta Texas in San in the park after perform- pose students to quality lit- discussion over the novels a varsity team was allowed Antonio to participate in a ing, we stayed until the park erature that they might not will begin after the first week to come. Unfortunately ev- competition called Music closed and headed back to pick up on their own, pro- of school. eryone on the boy’s varsity across Texas festival. There Austin. mote independent reading, Students will re- golf team wasn’t allowed to were several other band Wednesday May 23rd inquiry, and scholarship ceive an assessment grade come due to the fact that the members from other cities is early release day for which will facilitate students for the work they complete AP testing was in effect dur- around Texas there repre- Dailey students we get out at as life-longlearners. over their chosen summer ing the ceremony and be- senting their school. We re- 1pm. Hope everyone has a PISD requires reading book by the third cause of that, only three of ceived a Trophy and the safe and fun Memorial Day. middle school students who week of school. Any late us attended out of the six are enrolled in Pre--AP En- work or make-up work re- that are on varsity. glish to read over the sum- lated to the summer reading No School Monday Also, there were only is the last Monday, well I’m mer to allow teachers to be- book will be completed by Jaquarry Wilson two awards for the golf team, gin literary discussions at the the end of the firstsix-weeks Del Valle High School not because we still have where as there were at least level of depth and complex- grading period. more days to go. I was honored to ac- four for all other sports with ity required in an Advanced So for those stu- I am kind of happy cept the Athletic Assembly’s the exception of tennis. The Academics course during dents that enjoy reading, it that this is my last week be- award for Academic Excel- two awards were the Green the first weeks of school. To will be no problem, and for cause next week we’re not lence! Not only was I com- Jacket Award which is given build a base of literature the students not into reading, doing anything but going on pletely surprised by my to the player with the lowest Deziah Gorrer from which students will they will have lots of time to a trip and having graduation. achievement, I was ex- average score from all the Clint Small Middle School draw when completing ad- complete the required read- This Wednesday the tremely nihilistic. Since I was tournaments and the Aca- I am really happy we vanced placement assess- ing. volleyball girls are playing a on the Del Valle High School demic Excellence award don’t have school next Mon- game against the staff at my 5th Grade Trip to Sea World boys varsity golf team, I which is given to the player day. We are still doing school staff. I was on A team and was given the chance to at- that has maintained the high- work though. When I was in we play better coaches than roller coaster rides, the tend what I thought was an est GPA over the golf sea- elementary we didn’t do B team, I am kind of nerves Great White and the Steel annual event that recognized son! work the last two or three but excited. The boys play Eel. Both were scary but only consummate seniors that I am so proud to be a weeks of school. basketball with the teachers fun. Also, we went to the participated in various ath- recipient of the Academic A lot of people are tell- Thursday and my coaches Shamu show. We tried to letic organizations. Excellence award because I ing me they’re not doing any- want me and my friends to sit in the area where we could But luckily my pre- honestly worked hard to be thing in school. Everyone at play with them, but I don’t get splashed but we didn’t. sumption was incorrect and completely dedicated to both my school is all happy this want to. We also watched as previously stated, every- keeping my grades up and the sea lions get fed. The one who was involved with golf! Student Council Party biggest sea lion in the area boat would start dragging it. was the only one not eating. Watering in Pflugerville I rode on it with one of the Tierra Good All of the other sea lions Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary Tuesday and Friday. There Student council members were eating his fish. is no watering on Mon- while wearing a life jacket th The 5 grade students We left Sea World days. and it was so awesome. who met the Sea World re- around 4:45 and came back All water cus- The boat was moving quirements went on Friday, to school around 7:00 p.m. tomers are required to at high speed and I was th May 18 . We had a lot of It was a great field trip. I’m comply with the water practically holding on for my fun. We left school at 8:30 glad I completed all of my conservation schedule. dear life because I was not on 2 charter buses. work requirements in order The restrictions allow wa- sure what the end result I rode on 2 different to go. tering of lawns, land- would be if I fell off the tube. scapes and foundations, Will Purcell But I hung in like a trooper The End of School but only on designated New Manor Tech HS and stayed on unlike the per- son I was riding with. Sports- we won’t days and before 10 a.m. Friday, May 18 Adrian Jackson That was literally the be getting a banner for or after 7 p.m. was the end of the year Pflugerville High School best fun I had on water in my soccer because a game Watering with a Student Council party. For entire life and I would love was canceled and a game For residents in hand held positive shutoff this year, the party was held to do it again and any of was lost. Fortunately, we Pflugerville, there is wa- nozzle or bucket is al- at Decker Lake. I had a water ride. When it was time will be getting a banner ter restrictions to con- lowed anytime, any day. whole lot of fun at the party. to go home, I decided to for basketball, track and serve water. We are un- Car washing is permitted There was BBQ food, chips, take the leftover soda and field, and golf. der Stage Two watering only on watering days and juice, soda, and cake for ev- cake with me for later. We finally just got restrictions. Residential not between 10 a.m. and erybody to eat which I took After that day, I’m al- our yearbooks, they came homes with an odd num- 7 p.m. advantage of. ways gonna look forward to out great. Last Friday, ber are allowed to water Filling or refilling For the main event we lake trips and any other was the band trip day, we on Wednesday and Sat- of indoor or outdoor got to swim in the lake and Tierra Good urday. Residential homes swimming pools is pro- even go tubing. I went tub- group trips to come in the Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary went to Sea World and with an even number are hibited. Violation of the future So this is finally the had a lot of fun. This also ing twice and I must say it’s allowed to water on mandatory restrictions is end of 2011- 2012 the last article until next pretty wild. I had to lay on See More Thursday and Sunday. a Class C misdemeanor, school year. Tomorrow is school year, so see you all the tube and grab onto two YOUTH BRIGADE Commercial facilities are punishable by a fine not to the last day of school. next school year. straps to keep me from fly- PAGE 7 allowed to water on exceed $2,000. ing off of it whenever the www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 5 ~ May 25, 2012 SPORTS The Spurs Sweep Cowboys and Texans The Clippers Begin Team Workouts By: Terry Davis The professional ver- sion of spring practice will occur over the next three weeks for NFL teams. The Dallas Cowboys and By: Terry Davis Houston Texans will each hold their organized team activities (OTA). Under @terryd515 the new collective bar- The San Antonio gaining agreement (CBA) Spurs are operating like a teams can’t have or en- well-oiled machine. They courage any type of have won 18 straight workouts with players Brandon Carr will be a key piece in the games and their last loss under contract or pro- Cowboys secondary. was at home to the Los spective free agents. camp date, because of the don Carr and Brodney Angeles Lakers on April The OTA is optional salary cap placed on the Pool. Carr was a free 11. for all players, however rookies. agent signee from the The Spurs Western due to the nature of the The Dallas Cowboys Kansas City Chiefs and Conference semi-final game most players choose will conduct their OTA at Pool was signed from the game against the Los An- to participate in the prac- their practice facility in New York Jets. geles Clippers in The tices. Mini-camp dates will Valley Ranch. This will The Texans are com- Staples Center was the vary by team and will oc- allow all of the new pieces ing off of the most suc- closest game the Spurs cur around June 7 is a man- of the Cowboys defense to cessful season in the have played in the play- datory event for all players begin to form as a unit. The team’s history. There are offs this year. The Spurs who are under contract. expectations will be raised a few questions that will defeated the Clippers Clipper Blake Griffins (left) shoots over Kawhi Under the new CBA most for the Cowboys second- have to be answered if 103-99. With the win the Leonard of the Spurs. Photo by Soobum Im-US rookies will be signed well ary with the addition of they plan to meet or ex- Spurs ends the best of PRESSWIRE in advance of the mini- Morris Claiborne, Bran- ceed the accomplishments seven series with a 4-0 in the Clippers in forcing 17 points and 5 assists. of last season. Will Matt sweep. This is also the the Spurs to the final min- Spurs coach Gregg Schaub return to his elite first time in Spurs history utes. Bledsoe finished Popovich said “We had a performance prior to get- that they have swept the with 17 points. The mar- lot of guys contribute and ting injured? Will the Tex- first two rounds of the gin of victory for the that’s what we’ve been ans be able to replace playoffs. Spurs was the closest able to do most of the some key pieces from one All Star point guard game in this year’s play- year. of the best defenses? Chris Paul played his best offs for the Spurs. Tim Hopefully we can OTA will not deter- game of the series in game Duncan said, “We continue to do it.” Parker mine who will or will not 4. Paul finished with 23 needed a game like this to was asked after the game reach the Super Bowl, but points, 11 assists and 6 test us.” was he unhappy about not it is the first critical step rebounds. Paul’s play The Spurs depth was been compared to the in player development opened up the Clippers’ just too much for the best point guards in the Matt Schuab looks to return Texans back to and creating good team offense and fellow All Clippers. The Spurs had NBA he said, “I gave up the playoffs. chemistry. Star Blake Griffin had 21 six players in double digit on that a long time ago.If points and 5 rebounds. scoring. Duncan led the Pop (Popovich) is happy Griffin suffered a nasty cut way with 21 points and 9 with my play I am happy. over his lip in the first half rebounds. Gary Neal led With 2:27 left in the that required several the scoring off of the game the Clippers had a stiches. Blake did return bench with 14 points. 97-96 lead. The Spurs for the second half. Tony Parker matched the controlled the tempo of Eric Bledsoe offen- play of Paul in running the the final two minutes and sive production assisted offense and finished with only allowed the Clippers two free throws. The Spurs took the Clippers out of their fast paced game and made them play a half-court game. The Spurs will get a chance to rest. They will not play another game for seven days. Game one of the Western Conference finals will be played on Sunday May 27. The Spurs await the winner of Tim Duncan looks over the defense of Blake the Oklahoma City Thun- Griffen and Chris Paul. Photo by NBAE/Getty der and the Los Angeles Images Lakers series winner. Danny Thomas THE VILLAGER Page 6 ~ May 25, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD Precinct 2 Race Heats-Up Efrain De la Fuente Austin City Council As Elections Draw Near By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Efrain de la Fuente is work on the defense side of On May 22, 2012 the resentation, advice, and By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon currently running for the the justice system, when he Austin City Council plan to counsel concerning Austin’s block the Cocaine Constable 167th District Court. The served in the Judge Advocate meet to discuss on various is- water rights and water sup- signs with the Ballestero’s 167th Criminal District Court General’s Corps (JAG). As a sues. The Austin city council ply, including regulatory mat- sign. In effect the deputies hid is one of seven felony district JAG officer, he served as a de- deal with issues ranging from: ters involving the Colorado the signs, moved courts in Travis County. fense attorney representing police and fire issues; health River, the Lower Colorado Ballesteros’s signs, or blocked Criminal District courts soldiers accused of various and human issues; economic River Authority, and the the “Cocaine Constable” sign handle the most serious kinds crimes. Consequently, Efrain development issues to zoning Texas Commission on Envi- with their bodies by standing of criminal cases known as de La Fuente has been on both ordinances. Moreover, the ronmental Quality, and con- in front of them. When felonies. Felonies include of- side of justice. If Efrain De La Austin city council would af- tractual matters relating to Cargill repositioned his signs fenses such as murder, rob- Fuente is elected, there are fect the growth of the city. raw water supply, for an so that Cocaine Constable bery, burglary, sexual assault, some issues that he would to The Austin city council plans amount not to exceed was pointing at the aggravated assault, child and establish. to approve a resolution of the $100,000.” Ballesteros sign, some of the elder abuse, and possession If elected, Efrain de la canvassing result of the May In addition, the Austin Ballestero’s deputies fol- or delivery of controlled sub- Fuente will seek to “level the 12, 2012 General Municipal city council plans to hold lowed and verbally attacked stance (cocaine, metham- playing the field; stop the re- Elections. Then, the Austin some public hearings. The him.” According to Michael phetamine, heroin, and many volving door; help the mental city council will discuss the Austin city council plan to set Michael Cargill Cargill,”I am worried and other types of drugs). The ill and chemical dependent; “Urban Rail Investment op- up a hearing regarding the: As election draw nears, concerned for the citizens of court has about 800 pending taking the court to the com- tions.” Hopefully, the city of ordinance amending City so do the agressive and bully Travis County, If they can cases at any given time . The munity and also seek to have Austin will be able to find Code Chapter 25-2 to make tactics of the Ballestero’s threaten me and my family in court also oversees the Travis a better informed jury. Ac- ways to pay for it, without tax outdoor amphitheaters and Re-Election campaign in- broad day light on county County Felony Pretrial Diver- cording to Efrain De La or fee increases. similar structures a condi- creases against the chal- property, what will they do to sion Program which is a pro- Fuente, leveling the playing In addition, the Austin tional use in all zoning dis- lenger Michael Cargill. Ac- the public in the dark of the gram run by the Travis field means that indigent city council will also deal tricts, even if the amphithe- cording to the Offense Re- night?” County District Attorney’s (those who court appointed with its transportation issues ater or similar structure is port of May 16, 2012 case # Finally, the Ballesteros Office. This program is de- lawyer) would also have the by approving the contract of associated with a civic or C112-0515-001 done by a Pre- Re-election has been overly signed for first time offend- tool to defend their cases, certain taxi cab companies. residential use. (Suggested cinct 1 Constable, which aggressive during the pri- ers who are charged with a such as, having access to The Austin city council plan date and time: June 14, 2012, states, “Padilla (volunteer mary election campaign. Not Third-Degree or State Jail experts. According to Efrain to Amend an ordinance, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, with the Ballestero Cam- only have they been aggres- Felony non-violent offense. De La Fuente “ Judges have which would renew the Yel- 301 W. Second Street, Aus- paign) would follow Cargill sive during the campaign sea- Through this program an of- extraordinary amount of dis- low Cap company contract. tin, TX). Furthermore, the closely and appeared to be son, but also have exhibited fender is given a chance to cretionary power that they The renewal would allow Yel- Austin city council plans to agitated. Padilla appeared to some aggressive behavior to avoid prosecution for an of- may use to help stop the re- low cab to service the city of Set a public hearing to con- be taunting Cargill and trying certain employees of pre- fense through successful volving door in our prisons Austin for the next five years. sider an ordinance on first to envoke some kind of reac- cinct 2. The challenger completion of a period dur- and jails. Being an active In addition, the Austin city reading regarding the appli- tion from him, however Michael Cargill hoped the ing which there are no new member of the community, council plan to renew the cation submitted by Acadian Cargill remained composed campaign would have been arrests, and all requirements working with nonprofits and Lone Star Cab company, in Ambulance Service, Inc. to and did not respond to more focused on the “issues of the term are completed. governmental entities to ad- order, for them to operate for renew a non-emergency Padilla.” that affect the residents of As a prosecutor working vocate for more services, and the next three years. medical transfer franchise Moreover, this incident Precinct 2, rather than, for the Travis County District pushing for improvement and Also, the Austin city under Chapter 10-2 of the occurred while the challenger Ballestero’s campaign Attorney, Efrain de la Fuente reform in the criminal justice council plan to “Authorize City Code. (Suggested date Michael Cargill was placing aggresive behavior.” For in- has been accountable to vari- system is paramount to our negotiation and execution of and time: June 14, 2012, his signs at the Travis County stance, Michael Cargill be- ous elements that make up the success. “ Moreover, Efrain a legal services agreement 4:00pm, at Austin City Hall, Polling location. According to lieves in the “preservation of justice system. For instance, he De La Fuente is running with The Law Offices of Ken 301 W. Second Street, Aus- the report, “ Michael legally life standard for the use of has been “accountable” to the against David Walhberg. Ramirez, PLLC for legal rep- tin, Tx.). Related to Item #17. positioned his signs, deputies force; community based po- victim, defense attorney and from Ballestero’s Office, in licing; and developing trust even to the judge. In addition, plain street clothes, would among the community.” Efrain De la Fuente has also www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 7 ~ May 25, 2012 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION Endings Are New Beginnings The City Launches ‘Music For Kids’ On May 21, 2012 Dazzler’s Seniors will be receiving Summer Concert Series clude popular special guest awards. The ceremony will Spring Show The City of Austin’s teens and families at library musicians like Marcia Ball and be held from 12:45-2:10 Music Division and the locations throughout the Guy Forsyth. pm,sand will be in the Fine Austin Public Library is city. Visit www.austintexas. Arts Center. Congratula- launching a series of sum- Music for Kids, June gov/MusicForKids to learn tions to all the students that mertime music perfor- 13-July 21, will feature Austin more. These performances are received awards. mances for Austin’s youth. singer-songwriters Lucas part of SRP’12, the Library’s Seniors have worked The new six-week Miller, Gina Chavez, Neal summer reading program for very hard and have earned summer concert series Mu- Kassanoff and Courtney youth. For a complete list of their high School Diplomas, sic for Kids will showcase Sanchez, who will each per- Marshay Hatcher 20 free, musical perfor- form solo acts at various li- SRP’12 events, check out Pflugerville High School and are waiting to walk mances suited for children, braries. The series will also in- www.austinsummerreading.org. The school year is across the stage into their almost over, with less than future. two weeks, at Pflugerville May 30-31, 2012 High School. Students are will be early release at 1:10 for Pflugerville High School Deria Good looking forward to gradu- Dailey Middle School ating, and relaxing over the and May 31st will be the last day of the school year. Chestnut Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation summer vacation. On Friday, May 18th, the Dailey Dazzler’s Request for Qualifications – Architectural Services Graduating Early dance team held their Chicon Corridor Project spring show. It was Today is the last Mon- great. Each member par- May 4, 2012 day of the 2012 school sea- ticipated in dances and Community Background: son! I still can’t believe my also had certain duties The Chestnut Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation (CNRC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit Community Development Corporation established in 1998 to address affordable housing and community development senior year flew bye. I have throughout the show. to admit that it took a lot of needs in the Chestnut Neighborhood and surrounding areas. The Chestnut Neighborhood is bounded by MLK I greeted people as to the North, East 12th Street to the South, Chicon to the West and the Railroad Tracks/Miriam to the west. hard work and dedication to they showed up and CNRC has built single-family homes for affordable homeownership and a 22-unit senior affordable rental stay on track to graduate housing community, the award-winning Franklin Gardens. handed out the programs th th high school early. The Chicon Corridor project is located between 13 and 14 Streets on Chicon Street in East Austin. Six until intermission. There properties will be redeveloped into a mixed-use, mixed-income project with ground floor retail/office and two I plan to try to gradu- were other middle to three stories of affordable and market rate housing (approximately 33 affordable units and 10 market units) and approximately 9,000 square feet of commercial/retail space. ate from college early as schools that participated well. It feels good knowing The following table shows the properties identified for redevelopment. with us. They were Del Address Existing Structure Lot Size I have people that admire Valle Middle School and 1301 Chicon Street 1152 SF built in 1930 – 2 story house 3,901 what I’m doing. I’m very 1301½ Chicon Street 1234 SF build in 1920 – 1 story 3,901 Destini Gorrer Ojeda Middle School. blessed! 1305 Chicon Street VACANT 7,801 LBJ High School They had good dancers. 1309 Chicon Street VACANT 15,602 We’re glad they 1212 Chicon Street 2296 SF – concrete block structure 7,679 Panther Updates 1807 E. 13th Street VACANT 7,797 were able to participate 1301, 1301.5 and 1212 Chicon Street have vacant, dilapidated structures on them. According to the dodge ball tournament was a with us. I was nervous Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) Website these structures were all built in 1930, and an addition was great success so we are having performing in front of so added to 1212 Chicon in 1948. None of the buildings are historically significant and we anticipate razing them to make way for new buildings. All of the remaining lots are vacant. another, on May 25 at 4:30 to many people but it wasn’t Project Scope: 6:00 pm in the Pflugerville too bad. Everyone said I The project tasks are as follows: Middle school gym. did a good job. (1) Provide all drawings and plans needed to develop the property: including site plan, elevations, MEP and other drawings required to apply for permits and complete construction. May 26 th the Earlier in the week (2) Oversee application for site plan and construction permits. The chosen architect will be working Pflugerville Middle School Be- on May 15th, the begin- closely with the general contractor throughout the process. ginner Band with be taking their ner band went to Austin (3) Assist the client in interviewing and selecting a general contractor for the project. (4) Act as an integral part of the development team to assist the client throughout the development end of the year trip to Park and Pizza for the process with key decisions related to design, logistics, green building/LEED, construction and budget. Andrae Hatcher end of the year trip. We (5) Provide construction administration services during and after construction. Act as owner’s represen- Pflugerville Middle School Schlitterbahn. We will also have the end of the year awards cer- performed for 30 minutes tative on site. The school year is Project Timeline: coming to an end, and students emonies to award all the stu- and then had fun. It was Proposals are due no later than June 1, 2012. are very excited about the end dents that have done well in aca- a good way to end band Interviews with qualified candidates will take place in June. demics, sports, and citizenship. season. Project Parameters: of the year events. Our last The construction will be funded through a contract with the City of Austin for General Obligation Bonds and Federal HOME funds. The project must conform to all regulations related to the use of these funds and the Employment project architect will be expected to comply with any and all regulations related to the use of these funds. EMPLOYMENT Units will be attached, for-sale dwellings with retail and/or commercial uses on the ground floor. Our feasibility analysis indicates that we can fit at least 33 and up to 45 units of housing on the three sites, AUSTIN COMMUNITY depending on the size and type of the units. The main limiting factor is parking. It is possible to apply for COLLEGE variances, but this will be a decision made with the input and assistance of the project architect. Units over and PROPOSALS New Jobs for the above the minimum of 33 will be market-rate units. This would provide the income mix sought after by the Week of 5/20/2012 affected neighborhoods. Our current proposal for the unit mix is as follows. This mix is not the final unit mix, but only a sample of what may be possible. Market factors will be considered before the final mix is set. Assistant III, Administra- PUBLIC INFORMATION Unit A Unit B Unit C tive Square Feet 570 980 1,206 Round Rock Campus Number of Bedrooms 1 2 3 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- FOR SALE - FOR RENT Number of Baths 1 2 2 5:00 p.m. Number of Units 18 15 12 $2,256-$2,820/Monthly Total Square Feet 10,260 14,700 14,472 Job# 1205012 The Chicon Corridor project will comply with the City of Austin’s design standards for accessibility and BIDS - MISC Assistant III, GREEN ratings as established by the City’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing™ Initiative. At least ten percent (10%) of all Administrative new units constructed will be accessible to persons with mobility disabilities, and all other ground floor units Riverside Campus constructed will be adaptable to accommodate the needs of persons with mobility impairments. It is antici- Monday-Friday, pated that all three buildings will be elevator served. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. To the greatest extent possible, accessible dwelling units will be distributed throughout the project and Thank you Austin for your with occasional will be available in a sufficient range of sizes and amenities so that an individual with disabilities’ choice of evening and weekend hours dwelling units is comparable to that of other prospective tenants. $2,526-$2,820/Monthly support for the last The exact GREEN features for the project are to be determined, but will comply with SMART housing support for the last Job# 1205014 guidelines and will reach a minimum of four stars under Austin Energy’s Green Building program. Franklin Assistant, Senior Library Gardens received a four star rating and was featured in Austin Energy’s 2010 annual report on energy efficient Riverside Campus 39 years and counting building. CNRC will also explore LEED certification for the Chicon Corridor Project. The successful architect Monday-Friday, will have experience with LEED residential and commercial buildings. 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Project Coordination Some evening and CNRC board members will work closely with the selected architect to provide quick feedback during the weekend hours. City of Austin design and construction phases. This project is very important to the community and area residents will be Schedule may vary. fully involved in all phases of the work. In addition to area residents, our stakeholders include area organiza- $2,256-$2,820/Monthly tions and businesses, the Austin Police Department, the City of Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Commu- Purchasing Office Job# 1205001 nity Development Division, and future Chicon Corridor homebuyers and tenants. The project architect will be Assistant, Student Life expected to interact with any and all of these stakeholders throughout the development process and to repre- Round Rock Campus The City of Austin Purchasing Office sent the client’s interests at public meetings. Experience in this arena, including leading design charettes, is Monday-Friday, required. An advisory team is being created, comprised of one representative from each of the six adjacent 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. invites you to view current bid solicitations neighborhood teams. Their role will be to advise us primarily on design. Ultimately the CNRC Board will make $2,256-$2,820/Monthly final decisions on all aspects of design and construction. at http://-www.ci.austin.tx.us/purcase/vs/ Job# 1205013 Submission Materials Assistant, Testing p2.htm. Vendors are encouraged to register Proposals should include the following: Cypress Creek Campus Ø A Company Resume with at least one example of a design that includes: on-line in the City’s Vendor Self Service Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - o Green and/or LEED certified elements; 5:00 p.m. Sunday and System. Once your company is registered, o Mixed use design; Saturday as assigned. o Construction management; and you will receive notifications about new bid $1,856-$2,320/Monthly o Affordable Housing and Community Development. Job# 1205017 opportunities. For additional information re- Ø Please specify if your firm is a HUB, MBE or WBE. Technician, Senior Ø Provide information on the lead architect and/or project manager as well as support staff proposed garding current bid opportunities or Ven- Computer Lab (Internal) for the project. Northridge Campus dor Registration, please call the Purchasing Ø Proposed fee as a percentage of the project budget, and schedule of payments (by phase of service), Monday-Thursday, including contract administration and engineering vs. architectural fees. We would also like a listing of your 1:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Office at 512-974-2500. For information on hourly fees by team member. Friday Ø Estimated timeline for beginning and completing the design and having construction documents ready the City of Austin’s Minority-Owned and 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for submission to the City of Austin for permit review. $3,023-$3,779/Monthly Women-Owned Procurement Program and Ø Statement of whether your firm or any principals of your firm are, or have been, party to any lawsuit Job# 1205018 associated with the practice of Architecture. If yes, please provide details on the nature of the suit and its the certification process, please contact the Apply at HR resolution. Middle Fiskville Rd. Small & Minority Business Resources De- If this project is of interest to you please send four (4) copies of a proposal for services to Sarah Andre, 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 1305 East 6th Street Suite 12, Austin, TX 78702 no later than June 1, 2012. partment at 512-974-7600 or visit their Job Line (512 223-5621 Questions about this RFQ, please contact Sarah Andre at 512/698-3369 or hhtp://www./austincc.ed website at http://www.-ci.austin.tx.us/smbr. [email protected]. EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V THE VILLAGER Page 8 ~ May 25, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com