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Vol. 40 No.51 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] May 3, 2013 Marc H. Morial Named 40 YEARS INSIDE HT’s Commencement OF PROVING HIS LOVE Convocation Speaker

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Tommy Wyatt Representatives feel School Bond limiting terms for Congress is the only Gets Mixed Charles Akins, way to repair our political system. Responses Educator See HOUSE The $892,245,000 by Marcia Williams, MWApr Charles Akins: Page 5 Bond Election that is cur- As The Villager Youth Impact rently being held is getting newspaper prepares for As a retired educa- mixed responses. It is one of its 40-year anniversary tor, I have to say that one the few times where citizens celebration, our staff sat of the things that most have been so split over one down with a few people impressed me about issue. On one side there are who are active in the Tommy and The Villager groups saying that we need community to get their Newspaper is that long the bonds while others are perspective on how The ago he made it a point calling for a tax revolt. Marc H. Morial Villager has changed or to encourage and in- One has to wonder (AUSTIN, Texas) — Entrepreneur, lawyer, shaped their lives. spire young journalists why the school district professor, legislator and former New Orleans Over the next few weeks through his Youth Bri- waited for such a long time Mayor Marc H. Morial will render Huston- we’ll present various gade. This section of to call for a bond election. Local candidate is Tillotson University’s Commencement address. stories of The Villager’s the paper sends a strong forced to switch It appears that most of the Morial, who currently serves as the president of impact on Central Texas educational message, political parties, money will be used to do See MORIAL, page 2 and its residents. See AKINS, page 2 building an intense necessary maintenance that election in District 50. has been neglected over the See REPUBLICAN years. While very little of this YELLOWYELLOW JACKETSJACKETS HOLDHOLD 2ND2ND BANQUETBANQUET && DANCEDANCE GALAGALA Page 6 bond package will go to- wards improving education in the system. Proposition 4 is related to academic initiatives, fine arts and athletics. This in- cludes facility improvements for career and technical edu- Austin Taxi is furious cation, fine arts, athletics, with the AFLCIO and special education and facil- their abate protection ity renovations at the of independent Ridgeview campus (old contractors. Anderson High School) for See ALLIANCE the School for Young Men. Page 7 The amount is $168,564,000. CENTRAL The school district EAST AUSTIN would be better served by joining in the protest to have Comm UNITY the Governor return the Walk money that he took out of CELEBRATING education to shore up other The Original L. C. Anderson Alumni Assoc. Austin Chapter (OLCAAAAC) SUCCESSFUL areas of the budget. With the held their 2nd Evening of Excellence Banquet and Dance at the Crown Plaza PARTNERSHIPS improved economic condi- Hotel, April 26, 2013. “Old Anderson” Ex- students, former teachers, staff and tion of Texas, that the Gov- ernor is constantly talking their guest were present for a rousing message by the keynote speaker Rev. Dr. about, it would be appreci- Jimmie D. Hunter. Pictured left to right; President Albert J. Walker, General Chair. ated if he would return the Mary E. Jones- Davis, La Verne W. Bell, Souvenir Book Chair. Eugenia Gaines, money that was taken from Rev. Dr. Jimmie Hunter, Mistress of Ceremonies Nancy Thompson, Marnette education when times were Walker and Executive Committee Chairman Raymond Whitley Jr. tough. We now have one of May 4th, 2013 the largest balances in the R.O.S.E.S. Provides Prom East 12th Rainy Day Fund that we TotallyTotally Cool,Cool, have ever had and the fund Dress Loans & More & is expected to continue to Chicon St. grow. Currently, the Texas TotallyTotally ArtArt 10am-11am Legislature is attempting to [See page 5] Refreshments Provided have money returned to the General Fund. You’re cordially in- vited to join Chief of Po- As long as the Gover- lice Art Acevedo, Assis- nor takes the position that tax tance Chief Patrick payers can continue to be Ockletree, Central East / expected to pay increased South Central Com- taxes on the bonds as well mander Fred Fletcher, as property taxes to support Central East Austin Neighborhood Associa- our schools, we will continue One painted art piece was still on exhibit tions, local businesses, to be hit with these unreason- at the Dottie Jordan Rec. Center in mid-April churches and community able bond requests. An abstract art piece is still on display at workers as we We need to vote no “Our heart kind of lies in helping and DJRC, although many are being transported for CELEBRATE on the Bonds and work on a supporting East Austin” [See page 2] the upcoming Daugherty Arts exhibit. SUCCESSFUL better solution. PARTNERSHIPS! Page 2 ~ May 3, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com THE COMMUNIQUÉ Morial led AKINS: “We should all be out in force the New to support The Villager” Orleans Continued from page 1 Renaissance of the

1990s as and Entrepreneurship Year, and Environmen- Centers in five cities to tal Senator of the Year, Mayor help the growth of small while authoring laws on Continued from page 1 businesses. Also, a wide range of impor- the National Urban Morial created the Na- tant subjects. Morial League, will speak on tional Urban League’s led the New Orleans re- Saturday, May 4, 2013, Empowerment Fund, naissance of the 1990s at 8:30 a.m. during the which has pumped al- as mayor of the city, im- convocation address on most $200 million into proving urban issues, Photo by Angela Wyatt reducing violent crimes the athletic field located urban impact busi- helping our young The consistency of tive. He’s insightful and murders, and cut- at 900 Chicon Street. In nesses, including mi- people move into the the newspaper has been and well-prepared, ting the unemployment addition to the cer- nority businesses field of journalism and remarkable—40 years! I whether in person or rate in half while reduc- emony for the 2013 through both debt and communications. We can remember a time with the articles he ing poverty rates. graduates, HT’s Class of equity investments. need to do all we can to before Tommy started writes for his column. Currently, he 1963 will be honored at Morial is a gradu- direct youth in a posi- The Villager, and there You can always get an serves as an executive the graduation program ate of the University of tive direction. Our so- was a marked difference accurate view on what’s committee member of and throughout the Re- Pennsylvania with a de- ciety needs good jour- in how we received happening socially and the Leadership Confer- union Weekend 2013 gree in Economics and nalists, and encourag- news about the African politically we you en- ence on Civil Rights, the festivities. Students African American Stud- ing students from di- American community in gage with him. He has Black Leadership Fo- who earned high aca- ies. He also holds a law verse backgrounds to and around Austin. proven that he really rum, and Leadership 18; demic honors and degree from the pursue the field is a When the demo- does love his commu- and is a board member placement on the Georgetown University very wise move on graphics of East Austin nity. of the Muhammad Ali Dean’s List and Honor Law Center in Washing- Tommy’s part. began to change, The How Tommy ap- Center and the New Jer- Roll will be recognized ton D.C. and has several Forming The Villager kept us all in- proaches the news di- sey Performing Arts at the annual Honors honorary degrees. He Youth Brigade was a formed. For years rectly and in a positive Center. He has been rec- Day Convocation, teaches Constitutional great idea for students Tommy encouraged the way is something we ognized as one of the scheduled on Friday, Law and Business Law to report on what’s tak- community to be a part should all appreciate 100 most influential May 3 at 10 a.m. in King- as an adjunct faculty at ing place at their schools of the change—that is and be proud of. I take black Americans by Seabrook Chapel. Xavier University in and in their communi- now here— so that we my hat off to him and Ebony magazine, as Morial is viewed as Louisiana. ties, and it’s one of my could help make the congratulate him on 40 well as one of the Top the catalyst for the His political accom- favorite parts of the pa- community a better years of bringing the 50 Nonprofit Execu- changes occurring in plishments include win- per. I read it every place. We needed that news to Austin and Cen- tives by the Nonprofit the nearly 100-year old ning the Louisiana State week to stay up-to-date voice. tral Texas. Times. civil rights organiza- Bar Association Award on what’s going on with Personal Connection We should all be For more informa- tion—The National Ur- for his legal services for young people in the My interacting out in force to support tion about Reunion th ban League—emphasiz- the poor and disadvan- community. with Tommy has al- The Villager on their 40 Weekend 2013, Honors ing closing racial and taged. At age 26, he was Past and Present ways been very posi- anniversary celebration! economic gaps. His cre- the youngest lawyer to or Commencement ativity has led to initia- argue and win a major Convocations, call during the year. Smith, a lot of their sell their products, and tives such as the Urban case before the Louisi- 512.505.3073. Convoca- Although some events are held at keep the proceeds. She Youth Empowerment ana Supreme Court. He tions are open to the schools have already Alamo Park in East Aus- said the foundation Program to assist was named Legislative public. Event parking is had their proms, many tin. “Our heart kind of gives away school sup- young adults in secur- Rookie of the Year, Edu- available on Chalmers are slated for the month lies in helping and sup- plies to all children in ing sustainable jobs, cation Senator of the Avenue. of May. While Smith porting East Austin,” attendance. In August, states that they have al- she stated. She said they they hold a Meet The On one Good Sister) stated that they ready helped some are driven to help Authors event, which R.O.S.E.S. Times sit-com episode, offer help that is not lim- young girls by loaning people who are strug- gives authors a net- the Florida Evans char- ited to a zip code. “We prom dresses to gling, or connecting working platform to be- Provides acter stated that infla- don’t want people to them,”There’s still them to other entities come known in the local tion, unemployment feel alone during trying young ladies that are that can help. market. Prom Dress and high interest were times,” stated Smith. looking for help. We Some of their other Smith mentioned some things that did not She and her team are want to continue to do events include empow- that they have helped Loans & tend to discriminate. It gearing up to help it.” erment brunches. She victims of tragic events; seems that some of that young ladies prepare They are loaning stated that they held one such as home fires. She More is becoming a triusm all for the prom, which is such dresses, as well as in March, and it brought recalled that when she Shirley A. Hammond these years later. Rose almost considered a accepting additional a huge crowd. They also first started three years follow her on Smith, founder of high school rite of pas- donations of prom hold a Back-To-School ago they helped a fe- twitter.com/ R.O.S.E.S. (Reaching sage. Other services are dresses. Garage Sale where they male obtain medical @xtremeridewish1 Out Supporting Every offered by R.O.S.E.S. According to allow vendors to set up, care when a health cri- sis struck and she had no insurance coverage. “We’re trying to enrich women’s lives through giving,” she stated. She said men and children are not left out of the loop, and that men approached her with pleas to be in- cluded when they found out what she was doing. As she explained it, R.O.S.E.S. was created on the foundation of en- couraging people to help without expecting anything in return. She said she was raised in the country where com- munity was strong and people looked out for each other. She said this overflows into the orga- nization. For more informa- tion, or to donate or bor- We’re Turning 40! Check page 8 for our anniversary celebration details! row prom dresses, con- tact Rose Smith at 512- 524-5764. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/May 3, 2013 ~ Page 3 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN st” Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church Notices “61 Annual Women’s Day at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church, 385 FM 20, Bastrop, TX., Elder Larry Washington, Pastor, Women’s Ministry Department, invites each and Wesley United Methodist Church! every one to a luncheon honoring our First Lady “ tion will begin with a may be obtained by call- service will also in- Sister Demetria Washington, Saturday, May 4th @ ‘free’ Recital on Friday, ing the church office at clude a special recogni- 11:00 AM. Donation is $10.00. For more informa- May 17th, at 7:00 (512) 478-7007. tion of six ‘extraordi- tion contact Sister Chevalya Barnett @ 512-629-9630. PM in the church sanc- And, the third and nary women’ of Wesley ******************************************* tuary. The music will most significant event, UMC and the Austin Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church, 385 FM 20, Bastrop, TX., Elder Larry Washington, Pastor, be presented by the culminating the cel- community. Women’s Ministry Department, invites each and ebration, will be a spe- All of our neigh- ‘extraordinary soloist’, every one to their Spring Fling-Parade of Hats, Sat- Sondra Dillworth cial worship service on bors and friends are in- urday, May 18th @ 12:00 Noon. th Johnson. Sunday, May 19 , be- vited to attend and help Everyone is asked to wear and style their fa- The second event ginning at 10:00 AM in us celebrate! All of the vorite hat. Donation is $5.00. For more information will be a luncheon, the church sanctuary. events will take place at contact Sister Chevalya Barnett @ 512-629-9630 or Soloist scheduled for Saturday, The guest speaker for Wesley United Method- Sister Delois Williams @ 512-629-5907. Sondra Dillworth May 18th, beginning at this occasion will be The ist Church, located at Johnson 11:30 AM, in the church Honorable Eddie 1164 San Bernard St., Olivet Baptist Church The Women of Fellowship Hall. The Bernice Johnson, US Austin, where the Rev. Celebrates Wesley will observe featured guest will be Congresswoman of S.E. Chase is pastor. For their 61st Annual the Rev. Gaylon Clark, Texas’ 30 Congressional more information, Its 85th Church Anniversary Women’s Day with Pastor of Greater Mt District, who will ad- please call the church Olivet Baptist ward M. Fleming, Sr., three exciting events. Zion, who will speak on dress our theme, taken office at (512) 478-4007 Church, 1179 San Ber- who accepted the call to nard Street, Austin, pastor Olivet in June of The theme for this year’s “Embracing Change – from these passages of or check our website at Texas will celebrate its 2012. The church’s goal scripture: Joshua 6: 22- www.wesleyunited.org observance is: “Extraor- Lessons Learned, Pages 85th Church Anniver- is to be more visible within dinary Women of Turned”. Tickets are 25, Hebrews 11: 30-31, for information and di- sary on Sunday, May 19, the East Austin commu- Faith”, and the celebra- available for $25 and and Matthew 1:1-5. The rections to the church. 2013. Olivet was orga- nity and to globalize the nized on May 4, 1928 gospel message of Christ. “For God so loved “Do not conform under the leadership of The Anniversary “In all thy ways “I can do all things the world that he yourselves to the Pastor Joseph H. Worship Celebration Harrington. The church will begin at 10:15 a.m., acknowledge him, through Him who gave his one and standards of this family initially wor- with a dynamic sermon and he shall direct strengthens me.” only Son, that who- world, but let God thy paths.” (KJV) (NASB) shipped in an old house from Pastor Fleming. ever believes in him transform you in- at the corner of San Ber- At 4:00 p.m., our shall not perish but wardly by a complete Proverbs 3:6 Philippians 4:13 nard and Cotton Street, special guest will be have eternal life.” change of your mind. where the current edi- Pastor Sylvester Chase (NIV) Then you will be fice stands today. and the Wesley United John 3:16 able to know the will In the history of the Methodist Church. All of God—what is church, seven pastors are invited to attend. 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St. Peter’s United Methodist Church JOSHUA CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST True Hope Apostolic Church 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Apostle Gerald E. Loveless, Senior Pastor Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 1006 Yeager Lane, Suite 102-A Austin, Texas www.thcm.org Christian Web Site- 8863 Anderson Mill Rd. stpetersaustintx.ning.com Sunday Services [email protected] Austin, TX 78653 THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Worship Service 11:00 A.M. 512-744-5851 Cell Sunday School 8:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. SATURDAY New 512-547-HOPE Church Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Member Assimilation 10:00 A.M. Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 512-767-4979 (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Pastor Rev. Lois Hayes, Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Assistant, Elder Walker Ebenezer Baptist Church The Church of Pentecost Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Leading People to Experience God’s Love, Know Jesus Christ & Grow in His Image 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 The Church of Pentecost, USA Inc, Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 Worship: Sunday-- (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Austin offers a wide variety of opportuni- Web Site - www.themount.net Sunday Services Tuesday Bible Studies-- ties for children, youth, adults, and older Worship Service 8:00 A.M. 7:30pm - 9:00 pm adults to be involved in worship, spiritual WORSHIP SERVICES Friday Prayers-- Sunday School 9:00 A.M. growth, education, community outreach, Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. and making a tangible difference to those Church School - 9:45 a.m. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Worship Service 11:00 A.M. 7801 N. Lamar Blvd, in need in our community. You too, can Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday Suite D 102, make a positive difference in our commu- Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. Austin, Texas 78752 nity through your prayers, your presence, “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Child Development Center your gifts, your service, and your witness. A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Dr. Ricky Freeman, Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 Tel: 512 302-1270 Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel If you have church news 4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 or Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, to have your church included on but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, this page, send information to but we are growing toward it. The process is not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not [email protected] the end, but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, but all is being purified. or --- Martin Luther Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been justified by faith, we have peace call 512-476-0082. Kenneth Hill, Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Page 4 ~ May 3, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com YOUTH BRIGADE Youth of Today

Hope of Tomorrow BlackBlack RegistryRegistry Girl Empowerment Project Graduation STAAR Test been pressured to having Main Event after gradua- had both of my STAAR for sex, drinking alcohol, and tion on June 1st. project tests for reading and math. any other adult conduct. graduation accepts dona- I think I rocked them! There · 77% of students tions as well as any se- were a few hard ones but are bullied mentally, ver- niors willing to help earn most of the test was really bally and physically money, through selling easy. I liked taking the test, We also learned that candy or popcorn. a lot of people in my class body image is important, The last 6 weeks of didn't. Lots of people got because you have to care school it’s a great time as frustrated. I made a deal about yourself. And if you well as a stressful time for with my mom that if I get think that being skinny is me because final exams both test grades above a best thing, it is not be- are soon to come. I don’t 90 I get a swimming pool for cause everyone is beau- do so great at testing so I the yard to swim in! I cross tiful in their own way. Even really have to hit the my fingers and say a the model’s on the maga- books hard to get the SaNaya White prayer... We will see what Aubri Allen-Brent zines is not their real body. Marcus Austin grade I want on my exams Cedars Academy happens. Good luck to all Dailey Middle School They go through a pro- Cedar Ridge High School so my senior year can fin- the students that took the cess called photo shop. ish on a good note. It is This past week I just test! Yayyy!! It's over! This week my Mother Photo shop is application The school year is al- very helpful because most & I got to meet with the rep- used to enhance things most over and there are of our teachers give us fi- Hawks Anniversary resentatives of GenAustin. on your body to make it many different activities nal exam reviews to give Gen Austin is a girl’s em- more appealing on a com- us an idea what will be on going on at Cedar Ridge Gabrielle Wilkosz--1st powerment group. They puter, magazine or any- st the real final exam, we go High School. Like the 1 place; Gabrielle went on to told us a couple of facts thing like that. So always through most of the re- annual project graduation win Tops in Texas in Student here they are; remember everyone is view as a class so I really powder puff football game Art. This is where they take · More than 84% of beautiful in their own way need to make sure I pay happened on Saturday the first place winner in girls believed that being & don’t ever let anyone th attention when we go April 27 at the Cedar each UIL Division (1A thin was popular. bring you down. J through it this time around. Ridge field. The game through 5A) and choose · 29% of girls 13 -18 Until next time GO The final piece to our was played at 9:00 am the the top one. This is the who have boyfriends have WOLVESS !!!! graduation came in on senior girls took on the jun- highest honor in Texas April 30! We received our ior girls. This was to help Scholastic Journalism. cap and gowns. We are raise money for project Yearbook: Week of Testing that much closer to June graduation for the senior Headlines--Katelyn 1st! class even after we’re class. Project graduation Hodges, Savanah Cornett, This year the Rose- drained from the testing is an organization by Emily Hanon, 1st place wood Baptist Drill Team will Alon Rodgers for the last three periods PTSA and senior students Ad Spread--Staff, be attending National of the day. that helps raise money Hendrickson Highschool 2nd place Baptist Congress in Phoe- In other news, even that will be used to help Hendrickson High cel- Index Spread, Staff, nix, Arizona. after a few staff members fund the prom that will take ebrated our 10th Year An- 3rd Place th That’s all the news at Del Valle didn’t hesitate place on May the 18 at niversary Celebration this Academic Feature for this week. Thank you to read my article about the Hyatt hotel. Some of week. Story, Matt Baca, Honor- for reading. Take care & the problem of having no the money will also help We had food, music, able Mention soap in several bath- fund the senior lock in at God bless! a presentation and time to 2012 graduates, rooms on campus, the mingle down memory lane. Madie Leon, Janie problem still exists. While Tips But that did not stop Townsend, and Charlotte I requested that soap be us from piling up more Intansari also won awards, Jaquarry Wilson put in the restrooms imme- grades and stay out of achievements: The follow- including a 1st place in Aca- Del Valle High School diately, I was denied. I was trouble. But I did it. The ing students won individual demic Feature story for told by an assistant prin- main thing you have to do awards at the state journal- Madie. This past week, all of cipal to return to the test- is just stay focused. School ism competition: Shyla Guthrie and the juniors of Del Valle ing site and that I’d be is not a place for games and Newspaper: Michelle King won 2nd High School were all gath- “alright” without washing it's also not a place to make Editorial Writing-- place for their Class Spread ered together for a great my hands. It’s a disgust- friends. When you get in Nyssa Kruse, 2nd place for yearbook. and much anticipated ing matter, really. Let’s ex- high school all the people Personal Column-- Christian Davis event that every student amine this, shall we. that you called friends Rini Sinha, Honorable Men- placed 2nd in Extemp on in the school gets excited There was absolutely no aren't your friends anymore tion Saturday at the UIL Region for. This event is nothing soap in the restroom. I’m but, you will meet new Personal Opinion Meet at Baylor University other the TAKS testing. certain that there were at people and yall will make it Column--Gabrielle and will be moving on to While you may have de- least fifty boys who used far. School helped me learn Wilkosz, 3rd place compete at the State level tected many a sarcastic the restroom because it alot about people and In-Depth News/Fea- in May. moment in the last few was the only one avail- about myself. ture Package--Nyssa Junior Dung Nguyen sentences, rethinking that able to us who were test- Imani Demps I think if it wasn't for Kruse, Kate Stone, Honor- earned a 6th place medal just might not be a bad ing. This wasn’t too long Del Valle High School school I would be out of able Mention in Calculator Applications. idea. I believe that all stu- before lunch began. Just control. I have learned with- Double Truck De- Dung is coached by TJ dents look forward to this imagine all of the boys, Now that school is ba- out education you can't do sign (Center Spread)-- Johnson. This is standardized tests and who used the restroom sically over. I can say it was anything. Education is the Nyssa Kruse, 1st place Hendrickson's first Region the main reason for that without washing their a struggle trying to maintain key to success. Student Art-- medal in this event. is to get them over with. hands afterwards, going They are time consuming to lunch and touching the End of the Year Activities and test us on objectives fork dispenser, tongs to Quiz Bowl that we have learned from grab salad, and the slid- Erika Lipscomb that! It is going to be fun! years prior. The only ing doors to grab some- Manor Elementary On May 3rd, Austin challenging national prep good thing to look forward thing to drink. Then, think Jazz workshop is coming to division. to, in my opinion, is the about all of the people On May 1st,we are hav- our school. On May 17th, Congratulations to the chance to miss class. We who touch that after them. ing talent show tryouts. Its that's when the talents get to teams from Loyola Acad- rarely get any days off Isn’t that a great way to going to be fun because I tried show. On May 23rd, there is emy (Chicago, IL) and the and even during the days spread icky bacteria? it before. On May 2nd, there's going to be a field trip. Hmmm Village School (Houston) of testing, the administra- Maybe after reading this going to be a citizenship so much to do, until next for their wins in the black tors find that it’s a good article this problem will fi- dance, I'm definately going to time. and red divisions, of the idea to make us go to nally be solved. recent second-annual Farmers Market in Pflugerville Bluebonnet Bowl. Loyola Manor Days went 11-1 over a 13-round Starting Tuesday, May Adrian Jackson round-robin to win the black 7th, the community of Harmony Science Academy division; Village went 11-0 Latrice Lipscomb over a 8-round preliminary Del Valle High School Pflugerville will be having their very own farmers market. The The Harmony Sci- and 5-round playoff to win Manor high schools market will be open every ence Academy North Aus- the red division. freshman got together on Tuesday through October tin Quizbowl team partici- This is Texas Quiz Thursday and had fun. We all From 3 to 7 p.m. pated in the Bluebonnet Bowl’s penultimate regular had matching shirts,the Vendors will be selling Bowl at the Village school season varsity event for drumline played the wobble local produce including toma- in Houston, Texas on April 2012-2o13. Our final event and everything. We were cel- toes, cucumbers, beans, 6th. Both the A and B team is next Saturday’s Fiesta ebrating the pass of our okra, Peaches, and grapes, posted outstanding perfor- Bowl at Reagan High stressful week. Our freshman honey, flowers, pickles and mances, with the B team School in San Antonio. The class went outside and took even free range meats. En- scoring a fourth place fin- 14th Annual Texas Quiz 2016 pictures and after we did trance is Free and will be lo- ish in the regular difficulty Bowl Championship will be the Harlem shake. It was so Marshay Hatcher cated at the Green Red Barn, division, while the A team on May 4th at the Village much fun. Way to go Manor Pflugerville High School on old Hutto Road. got fifth place in the highly School in Houston. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/May 3, 2013 ~ Page 5 COLLECTED PRÉCIS Falcon Pointe Splash Park Totally Cool, Totally Art Trail from Kelly Lane and turn on Drifting Meadows Drive. Students Prepare Exhibit of Art Future trail connections will by Shirley A. Hammond enhance access via biking or Follow her on twitter.com/@xtremeridewish1 walking. Splash park is very con- At various Austin Hofmeister, who works cerned about the safety of ev- Recreation Centers for Austin Parks & Rec- eryone so here are some of around town, students reation Department. the rules play at your own have been learning how The National Arts Pro- risk, clear the area when con- ditions for thunder or lighten- to use their creative en- gram website lists ing are possible, children un- ergies to make various Hofmeister’s painting Darius Hatcher der 9 years must be accom- art pieces. This after- and relief piece titled Pflugerville MS panied by an adult. No pets, school program has Portrait of a Lady as a glass containers, alcohol or been in place since No- third place winner in Falcon Pointe Splash sharp objects allowed on the Park is located at 1813 Tran- premises. There are also no vember, and goes un- their December 2012 quility Lane, and it’s free to lifeguards on duty so you have der the label Totally competition. the Public. The splash park to be careful for your own Cool, Totally Art Other qualified in- will open on Wednesday, May safety at all times. (TCTA). At the Dottie structors, art teachers 1st, 2013 and will be open until Falcon Pointe sounds Jordan Recreation Cen- and movie producers at this East Austin be held at the same loca- Tuesday, October 1st, 2013. like a perfect place to go on a The park hours are from 10 bright and sunny day so pick ter at 2803 Loyola Lane, have also assisted the venue, much of the com- tion, on May 13 from a.m. to 8 p.m. To access the a day to go with your family the students’ months of students with finding pleted work will be 6:00pm-8:00pm. An Facility take Murchison Ridge before October comes around. learning and applying and showcasing their ready for exhibition in awards ceremony, along their skills has paid off. hidden talents. mid-May. The Austin with refreshments will Volunteers Some of their finished Other city recreation Parks and Recreation be available. to volunteer this summer then work is in 3-D, others centers offer similar after- Center will hold an ex- According to the you are in luck because the are wall pieces or paint- school enrichment and hibit of the students’ city website Pflugerville Public Library is ings. One youth created summer camps for chil- work at The Dougherty (www.austintexas.gov), accepting volunteers. You can a painting of Tupac that dren. Art Center’s Julia C. Dottie Jordan was an become a reading buddy, help out with programs and story amazingly resembles TCTA has given stu- Butridge Gallery. The AISD orchestra teacher time, hand out the reading the late rapper’s like- dents something con- center is located at 1100 who spoke to the City club prizes, shelve books, or ness. Now these and structive to do after Barton Springs Road, Council about retaining set up book displays. The other pieces are fin- school lets out. Some of and it’s open from 10am- the park for area resi- application to be a volunteer ished and ready for an their work was trans- 9pm, Monday-Saturday. dents when the property are due on Friday, May 24 and the first volunteer orientation art-loving public to en- ported to Alamo Recre- A public closing cer- was being considered for Andrae Hatcher meeting is scheduled for June joy. ation Center at 2100 emony will take place, a condominium commu- Pflugerville MS 6th 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. If you need One of their in- Alamo Street. where people can view nity. Later the park and any information please call structors is musician Shortly after their the student work for the rec. center were named If you are 14 years of the library and ask for Amanda and visual artist Clint availability for viewing last time. This event will for her. age or older and need a place or Carmen for more info. Texas Senate dor tracking system. “Contracts must be Track Season Has Ended Passes Senator Well, track season is monitored closely at over for me. My high school Zaffirini’s every stage of the pro- track season ended at the Legislation cess, including solicita- Regional IV Track Meet. I did tion, negotiation and not advance to State in the Improving State 800, but even though I did not management,” Senator advance to state, I am still Contracting and Zaffirini said. “Proper proud and blessed of my Procurement contract oversight helps accomplishments.I have mitigate risk, contain worked very hard throughout (AUSTIN) —The costs and ensure quality my high school career. Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo I'm going to attend Texas Senate this week and efficiency.” Texas State University in passed three bills by especially because so gotiated by only one SB 1679 by Zaffirini San Marcos so hopefully I Senator Judith Zaffirini, much taxpayer money employee. would improve state can run Cross Country and D-Laredo, that improve is at stake.” “Greater unifor- agency procurement by Olivia Smith Track there.God has the State of Texas’ con- Senator Zaffirini’s mity in state contracting requiring the comptrol- Lockhart High School blessed me. tracting practices, in- Senate Bill (SB) 1680 would help ensure the ler to leverage state STAAR And Soccer cluding by enhancing promotes greater uni- best value for each dol- spending in the most contract oversight and formity in state con- lar spent,” Senator efficient manner and to Last week the lady lion uniformity. tracts. The bill would Zaffirini said. determine if certain ser- eighth grade soccer team loss standardize contract Her SB1681 en- vices may be leveraged to Wallace Middle School 3 “Texas state agen- to 4. Next they will be playing cies and institutions of management practices hances contract over- for multiple state agen- against Goodnight Middle higher education man- for all state agencies, in- sight by requiring the cies in one statewide School. age thousands of con- cluding by requiring comptroller to develop contract at a cost savings. Also last week the jun- tracts valued cumula- that the agencies estab- training programs for A champion for ior high tennis team went lish formal contracting contract managers; con- government efficiency against Cedar Creek and tively at more than $100 Elgin Middle School. Scores billion,” said Senator guidelines, maintain all sult with state agencies and transparency, are unknown though. Also last Zaffirini, Chair of the contracts in a central lo- in developing forms, Senator Zaffirini has week we took our science and Senate Government Or- cation and include uni- contract terms and crite- introduced legislation Tori Smith social studies S.T.A.A.R. ganization Committee. form provisions in each ria; and establish a uni- to improve state con- Lockhart Jr. High School test-final. Well that's all. “Proper oversight and contract. The bill also form evaluation process tracting practices each transparency in state would prohibit a major and include perfor- legislative session Six Flags Trip contracting is critical, contract from being ne- mance reviews in a ven- since 2005. Well this week on Friday may 3,2013 Dailey MS is going to six flag for a trip . If we go on this trip we are real lucky be- House Introduces Congressional Term Limits Bill cause they are only ordering Representative Matt Salmon Praised for Introducing Congressional Term Limits Amendment about 2 buses and we have about 200 8th grader. This trip is only for 8th graders. I can't wait April 25, 2013, Fairfax, VA—Representative Matt to go I have everything planned Salmon (R-AZ) introduced an amendment to the U.S. out . I plan on trying to ride all the Constitution today which would limit the number of rides even if no one wants to get terms that a member of Congress may serve to three on. Aubri Allen another writer in in the House of Representatives and two in the Sen- log jam that has prevented consideration stating, this article is going to. I am go- ing to have lots of fun and hope ate. “Many members of Congress are hearing from their Lanette Demps everything goes well this week Term limits for members of Congress has been constituents that they want the tough issues in D.C. Dailey Middle School and I don't get in trouble so I will spotlighted in recent weeks as former Senator and Vice to be acted upon rather than a continual kicking of be able to go. Presidential nominee Joe Lieberman announced that the can down the road. In this context, they are real- after reflection on his 24 years in office that he now izing that a constitutional amendment limiting terms STAAR Results supported term limits. for members of Congress may be the only way to make to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on May The Lieberman statement was followed by a polls our political system work again. 3rd for our end of year school trip. conducted by the Gallup Organization released last “Now, Congress faces a crisis. The people hold All results from the STAAR test are week showing that the American people would vote the legislative branch of our federal government in back and those eighth graders for congressional term limits by a 75 – 21 margin. such low regard largely because they believe that they who did not pass will have to re- take the test again in 2 weeks. I Phil Blumel, president of U.S. Term Limits, the are no longer represented by fellow citizens but in- passed so now I am just waiting nation’s largest term limits advocacy group, called on stead by professional politicians. It is time to change to take my Algebra test. Congress to send the Constitutional Amendment to this. It is time to put citizens back in charge. It is time This past weekend the the states for them to decide saying, “The public to pass congressional term limits.” Rosewood Ave Baptist Missionary clearly wants term limits, and it is the ultimate con- Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has introduced the Church Drill Team traveled to Houston to get fitted for uniforms flict of interest for federal elected officials to prevent same congressional term limits amendment in the U.S. Jaylon Knighten and then we traveled to Eagle the states from making the decision on whether their Senate. Dailey Middle School Lake to practice as we prepare for own terms should be limited.” To become part of the U.S. Constitution, the our Annual National Congress Representative Salmon is introducing the amend- amendment requires a two-thirds vote in each house Dailey Middle School is get- Baptist Convention trip in June to ting ready for the end of the year. Phoenix Arizona. This is all the ment on a tide of public dissatisfaction with Congress, of Congress and ratification by three quarters or 38 The eighth graders will be going news for now. Be Blessed and Blumel believes this public outcry may break the out of 50 states. Page 6 ~ May 3, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD parties due to the difference On the Austin's ballot, in "ideology." According to Early there will be four various Texas House Cargill, "It is the Democrat propositions. Moreover, leaders in County that left proposition 1 deal with him and family." In other Voting "Health, Environment, District 50, words, he believes that the Equipment and Technol- local Democratic Party does Began In ogy." Proposition number not share the same values that 2 calls for the "Safety, Se- Republican he holds. For instance, he is curity, and Relief from a proponent of having school Central overcrowded conditions." vouchers because he be- Proposition 3 mentioned Candidate lieves allowing "school Texas that it is for “Academic and Mario Acosta, Place 3 by: Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon choices would make the school more competitive." In Tony Hanson (challenger) addition, he has different 4.29.13 are running against each views on gun politics than other for Place 3. In Place Democrats. According to by: Tsoke 4, Vernagene Mott will not Cargill, if the "gun back- (Chuch) Adjavon be facing an opponent. Fi- ground check passes, then it nally on Place 5, Carol L. would dis-proportionally af- Fletcher (incumbent) and fect African Americans. Lance Sandlin (challenger) Currently, he is the will be running against each only Republican candidate to other. The next Pflugerville run for the Texas House Dis- school board members will trict 50. As a result, he Lance Sandlin, Place 5 be responsible in choosing doesn't have to spend much the next superintendent. money or time. On the other Building Infrastructure, However, in both hand, there are four Demo- Renovations and Repairs. elections the participation crats running in the Prima- Proposition 4 calls for the ries. Moreover, the Texas "Academic Initiatives, Fine Candidate Michael Cargill, changes political parties. House District 50 com- Arts, and of Athleticism. The Texas House Dis- candidate running for the prises of North, and The pro-bond crowd be- trict 50 in Central Texas has Republican ticket is Michael Northwest Austin; and Vernagene Mott, Place 4 lieves that these bonds would not have a major in- seen the addition of another Cargill. Last election cycle, Pflugerville. Furthermore, After the 2012 Elec- creasing factor on property candidate. Moreover, this he ran as a Democrat for the Texas House District 50 tions, Central Texans will candidate is not running on Travis County Constable II. is also comprised of nu- once again go the voting the Democratic ticket but on Michael Cargill has merous Independent vot- booth. In Austin, the elec- the Republican ticket. This decided to switch political ers. torate will vote on whether or not to pass four differ- What Kerry Washington's 'Scandal' Role ent bonds. The pro-bond Carol L. Fletcher, Place 5 electorate believes that the may perhaps be very low Really Means bonds would allow and due to the fact that it is an provide more money for "off-year" election. Since by H. Crosley, The Root the school district, so they these two elections deal For some, Kerry can complete some im- with the educational pro- Washington's portrayal of provements. While those cess, it is very important to Olivia Pope on Scandal is a that oppose the bonds be- Tony Hanson, Place 3 see a bigger voter turnout. coup because it dismisses the lieve that it would lead to taxes. While those that are Moreover, these two elec- idea that black women are wasteful programs. On the against them believe that it tions would have an impact unattractive in mainstream other hand, the residents of on education, throughout society, writes the New York is a "blank check" to the Times. Pflugerville will be voting school board council; Central Texas. Conse- It's clear that "Scandal" on school board members. therefore, they would not quently, people should not has touched a nerve: Twitter In the school board elec- spend the money accu- forget plan for early voting regularly blows up with tion, there are two incum- rately. due to the fact, it is flexible "Scandal"-related tweets bent running against two In Pflugerville, Mario and there are very short when the show is on, and the challengers. Acosta (incumbent) and lines. flood of cyberspace chatter Kerry Washington has included debates about the interracial sex, the politics for) drew attention, too. role, to the idea of represent- Togolese Celebrates Independence Day and the clothes. Ms. "We're putting a lot of ing us well as middle-class Washington's remark this our hopes on Kerry's shoul- and upper middle-class, edu- The Togolese Diaspora by: Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon year that she would have ders," said Yaba Blay, an as- cated women," mostly be- held their 53rd Indepen- turned down the role had the sistant professor of Africana cause of the scarcity of such dence Day Celebration in president been black (out of Studies at Drexel University, images of black women." Round Rock, although it was concern that such a charac- who live-tweets about the We are the same recently weathered by some ter might reflect an insider's show with a group of female women the media has said unpleasant events. These view of Mr. Obama, whose academics. "The conversa- are not attractive, are not current events remind administration she volunteers tions about her go beyond the marriageable," she added. Togolese of their humble be- ANNUAL Mother To Son Dance ginnings. On April 27, 1960 Saturday, May 4 @ 4 pm @ Sweet Home - The Pinnacle of Praise, 3200 Sunrise Rd. in the nation of Togo received Round Rock. its independence, which Thank GOD for giving us Mothers. A Mother's Love is Boundless, Unconditional, True, Enduring & so much more. We, the Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Epsilon Iota Chapter made it one of the first of Austin want to recognize & celebrate that unique relationship between Mothers & Sons French colonies in West Af- through our Annual Mother to Son Dance. rica that was set free to lead This special event is for Mothers & Sons "Daughters are welcome to attend" Special Guest Speaker/Spoken Word Poet LaLove Robinson. Music provided by DJ Hube. Light its on destiny. Upon receiv- refreshments provided. Dress to Impress. Complimentary Photos at 4 pm. Due to limited ing its independence, the seating - RSVP is required! Togolese people were jubi- lant and excited due to the fact they could determine their own future. However, Alain Elegbe, he attended the Togolese event. their jubilation was cut short Photo by Tsoke Chuch Adjavon when the "Father of the Togolese Independence" Togo was faced by a Teach- community, Mr. Foadey, and its first President ers’ Union work boycott. welcomed the members and Sylvanus Olympio was as- Then the students protested its guests. He expressed his sassinated in a Coup D' Etat. stating that the government joy of finally bringing the Since, then Togo has seen has not listened to the Teach- Togolese's Diaspora to- some moments of violence ers’ Union. During the pro- gether to celebrate. After the and of peace. test, three students were shot salutations, another member Over the years, Togo by the security forces and of the Togolese Association has experienced both times later died. gave a presentation of Togo. of peace and times of vio- Consequently, the Then, the Togolese commu- lence. In the early 1980's Togolese Diaspora living in nity prayed for both Togo until the early 1990's, Togo Central Texas understood and the United States. The was dubbed the "Switzerland that the celebration would be members of the Association of Africa", due to its pros- tampered down due to the and their guests, all enjoyed perity. But, in the mid 1990's recent violence occurring in Togolese cuisines after the to the present, Togo has Togo. Moreover, the program. Finally, the been rocked by violence, as Togolese Diaspora held their Togolese's Diaspora and its the people push for a true celebration in Round Rock. guests really took pleasure in democracy. Just days be- During the celebration, the celebration their Indepen- fore the Independence Day, President of the Togolese dence Day that evening. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/May 3, 2013 ~ Page 7 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION First Taxi Drivers Union in Texas Joins National Taxi Workers Alliance, AFL-CIO Affiliations will support taxi drivers’ fight for economic rights

Courtesy of Taxi Drivers have the least power in economic rights and companies that these con- Association of Austin the system- the driver. dignity, in which driv- ditions must change. Today, the Taxi Take the case of a vet- ers are demanding And the national taxi Drivers Association of eran driver, Ashraf, greater job security and workers movement Austin (TDAA) marks who found himself in a a safety net against their stands ready to heed its affiliation with the fender-bender acci- precarious working con- their call of action.” National Taxi Workers dent. He paid out of ditions. Becky Moeller, Alliance of the AFL- his own pocket to re- The National Taxi President of the TX CIO. This affiliation pair his taxi and got Workers Alliance AFL-CIO, said, “The will enhance its orga- back on the road to (NTWA) was chartered Texas AFL-CIO is de- nizing and advocacy ca- earn a living. Days by the AFL-CIO in 2011 lighted to welcome the pabilities and unite taxi later, the taxi company Drivers work up to 15 surance to protect them- with New York City and Taxi Drivers Associa- drivers with other attempted to extort hours per day, 7 days a selves in case of an acci- Philadelphia locals as tion of Austin to the union members across $4000 from Ashraf for week, and yet earn less dent. the founding members. state labor federation the city, state and coun- the accident. When he than minimum wage on Merga Gemada, “It’s unacceptable that because this union un- try in fighting for the asked what this pay- many days and have no Vice-President of the taxi drivers, at the heart derstands that the only rights of working ment was for, the car job security. While in- TDAA, says, “The bare of the vibrancy that is way to gain fair wages people. Taxi drivers are was immediately taken come is tightly regu- minimum protections Austin, labor with little and benefits is for driv- classified as indepen- from him. Ashraf lated by the city required for a taxi pay, long hours and no ers to stand together. dent contractors and spent the next several through the meter, own- driver to have a digni- benefits,” said Bhairavi We know unions that have not previously weeks without work. ers regularly increase fied life are not avail- Desai, president of the do not get to bargain been represented by a This is not an uncom- lease fees charged to able to us today be- NTWA. “By coura- collectively can still labor union. mon story. drivers that eat up cause of the economic geously organizing, the make progress by ap- The classification Austin taxi drivers much of their earnings. instability we work un- drivers are sending a pealing to our elected of a worker as an inde- founded the TDAA in Drivers are not covered der.” Today’s affiliation message to echo from the officials and, ultimately, pendent contractor 2009 to organize and by workers comp or dis- is also the launch for the halls of City Council to to the public’s sense of simply means that all collectively address ability and have no in- TDAA’s campaign for convention halls to taxi fairness.” the risks of driving a drivers’ concerns. To- taxi are shifted onto the day they have over 200 backs of those who dues paying members. CELEBRATING 18 Years of BiG BUSINESS, BiG IMPACT AND BiG PARTNERSHIPS EMPLOYMENT Austin, TX, March opment sector. training room and up- BiGAUSTIN is de- PROPOSALS 25, 2013 – Acknowledg- This event will en- dated picture displays lighted to have distin- PUBLIC INFORMATION ing the past, Celebrat- gage past and present of current clients and guished entrepreneur ing the present and clients, instructors, their businesses. and speaker Gary FOR SALE Ushering in the future supporters and all This is a free event Hoover, one of the FOR RENT is the theme of whose stories have in- and all invited guests nation’s foremost ex- BIDS BiGAUSTIN’s 18th spired 18 years of ad- are encouraged to bring perts in small business birthday celebration. venture for guests as well. Attend- success having created MISCELLANEOUS On Thursday May 9, BiGAUSTIN. This in- ees will have the oppor- pioneering book super- 2013 from 6pm-9pm, teractive event will tunity to increase their store BOOKSTOP, Austin Community Col- lege District is requesting qualifi- BiGAUSTIN is inviting consist of food, live business visibility and which helped change cations from individuals, coopera- friends of the past and music, raffles, and net- forge new partnerships the nature of book shop- tives or firms for the purpose of present who have been working opportunities by sponsoring ping in America. This selecting a diverse pool of qualified mobile or fixed food services pro- instrumental in estab- for all in attendance. BiGAUSTIN’s training company was sold to viders for multiple campus and ser- STRING AUDITIONS lishing BiGAUSTIN’s The BiG celebration room. Sponsorship Barnes & Noble for $41.5 vice centers. status as a leader in the will feature the unveil- packets will be avail- million when it was just Request for Qualifications 2013-2014 SEASON small business devel- ing of BiGAUSTIN’s able at the event. 7 years old. No. 961-13019RS String auditions for the Initial group of qualifications 2013-2014 Austin Youth must be submitted to the ACC Pur- th chasing Department on or before Orchestra (AYO) The 124 Cadet Class will present: noon, on Thursday May 9, 2013. program have been Other scheduled deadlines are for a scheduled as follows: total of seven cohorts of potential “2013 Our Communities – Your Communities” providers. Monday, May 13, 2013 The Request for Qualifica- Stephen F. Austin Community Immersion Program tions will be available on 25 April th 2013 on the ACC Purchasing High School On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, APD’s 124 Cadet Class will present the “2013 Our website at http://www.austincc.edu/ 1715 West Cesar Communities – Your Communities” as part of their Community Immersion Program. purchase/advertisedbids.php or in Chavez Street the ACC Purchasing Office (512) This presentation is an opportunity for cadets to share what they’ve learned in the acad- 223-1300 6:00 P.M: Registration between the hours of 9 AM 6:30 P.M: Auditions emy about various community groups. This includes the history, culture and values and 4 PM, Monday through Fri- within each community group. Additionally, it is an opportunity for the community to ask day. All initial responses must be Membership in AYO is sealed and returned to the ACC Pur- open to all interested orchestra questions and provide insight. Everyone is welcome to attend. students from throughout the chasing Office, ACC Service Cen- Community Findings: ter, 9101 Tuscany Way, Austin, central Texas area - public Tuesday, May 7, 2013, Texas 78754, by the date and time school, private school, charter Community Group May 7, 2013 indicated for inclusion in a group school, and homeschool - and 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Opening Comments 12:30 – 12:40 p.m. evaluation. Late submittals will be will be determined by the audi- LGBT 12:40 – 1:30 p.m. retained for the next group evalua- tion process. Students from Public Safety Training Campus, African American 1:45 – 2:35 p.m. tion. schools with orchestra pro- Hispanic 2:50 – 3:40 p.m. The ACC Board of Trustees Bldg J Mental Health 3:55 – 4:45 p.m. reserves the right to reject any and/ grams must be a member in their or all responses and waive all for- school orchestra. 4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, TX 78744 Closing/Questions 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. malities in the solicitation ACC EXPERIENCING City of Austin RAPID GROWTH New research shows Purchasing Office that Austin Community College continues to re- The City of Austin Purchasing Office ceive the majority of Cen- tral Texas students. ACC invites you to view current bid solicitations has experienced consis- at http://-www.ci.austin.tx.us/purcase/vs/ tent enrollment growth p2.htm. Vendors are encouraged to register over the last 7 years, as on-line in the City’s Vendor Self Service has overall college enroll- ment in the area. System. Once your company is registered, College enrollment in the you will receive notifications about new bid Central Texas region is opportunities. For additional information only one of many statis- tics that can be found on regarding current bid opportunities or Ven- the newly launched Indi- dor Registration, please call the Purchas- cators Project website. ing Office at 512-974-2500. For informa- Since its inception in tion on the City of Austin’s Minority-Owned 1999, the Indicators Project has been gather- and Women-Owned Procurement Program ing extensive data on 40 and the certification process, please contact indicators throughout six the Small & Minority Business Resources counties in Central Texas Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their including Travis. The new website is website at http://www.-ci.austin.tx.us/smbr. www.indicatorsproject.com. Page 8 ~ May 3, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com PROGRAMS ~ AWARENESS TAKE INITIATIVE! StudentStudent DocumentaryDocumentary FilmmakersFilmmakers BECOME A VOLUNTEER DEPUTY atat thethe UniversityUniversity ofof TexasTexas atat AustinAustin REGISTRAR! Present:Present:

Austin, Texas – Voter Registrar, Bruce We will be showcasing twelve short documentaries based on Help citizens register to Elfant. the Eastside. Join us we share local stories and celebrate the Eastside vote by becoming a Vol- How can you be- unteer Deputy Regis- come a Volunteer community. We are hosting free screenings on trar. Volunteer Deputy Deputy Registrar Registrars promote (VDR)? To volunteer, Tuesday, May 7th at two locations: voter registration most you must be age 18 or commonly at commu- older and must attend a 7:00 PM 9:30 PM nity events and within one-hour training ses- Our Lady of Guadalupe Kenny Dorham’s Backyard their own social net- sion. During training, works. They distribute you will review the 1206 E 9th St. E 11th St voter registration appli- qualifications to be- Austin, TX 78702 Austin, TX 78702 cations and confirm that come a VDR, learn how all of the applications to register voters cor- You can see earlier East Austin Stories online at they provide are com- rectly and be officially www.eastaustinstories.org pleted correctly. They sworn-in. also provide a receipt to All training ses- For More Information Contact: show proof of registra- sions are held the first Andrew Garrison tion and deliver appli- Tuesday of the month. cations to the Voter Reg- The next session will be [email protected] istrar within 5 days of held May 7th. One-hour (512) 925-6769 completion. sessions that day will be “Helping citizens held starting at 10:30 register to vote is a re- a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 warding activity that p.m. in the main Travis makes a real impact on County Tax Office lo- our community,” said cated at 5501 Airport Travis County Tax As- Boulevard, Austin, TX sessor-Collector and 78751.