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April 17, 2014 Volume 19, No. 8 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995

OHAN leaders push for action on RM-1826 by Bobbie Jean Sawyer

It’s no secret that Austin’s population boom has impacted traffic on every major thoroughfare in the city. But the increase in development in Oak Hill and formerly rural Travis County areas has taken a toll on smaller roads as well and many residents fear the worst is yet to come. RM-1826 was once a quiet coun-

New developments, blind curves and no turn lanes said to have made road increasingly dangerous try road stretching from Austin to Camp Ben McCulloch and the Salt Lick BBQ. But Aan Coleman, an Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) board member and a resi-

dent of Lewis Mountain Ranch, says just turning into her subdivision off of RM-1826 is a risky move. “People are right on my bumper as I turn in my neighborhood,” Cole-

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man said. “There’s just no way that road can accommodate the traffic it has on it.” Coleman said in the nine years she’s lived off of RM-1826 she’s seen development increase dramatically due to residential lots and subdivisions being built further down RM-1826 toward Driftwood. “What was once very rural is now very suburban,” Coleman said. RM-1826 is lacking in even the most basic safety standards, Cole-

man said, and the lack of turn lanes is a risk for the many cyclists who use the road. “There are actually lots of blind curves in the road. When bicycles get on the road people try to pass and I’m shocked at times. You can’t really see oncoming traffic but people do it anyway,” Coleman said. “Because there’s no turning lane the same thing happens. When you’re turning you take up the only lane. People actually try to pass people who are trying to turn.” Rick Perkins, a Granada Hills resident and OHAN secretary, said the See OHAN on back page

Gazette: Penny Levers

In this stretch of RM-1826 there is no shoulder or railing on either side as it crosses the creek near the entrance to a City of Austin hiking area. At night, the road is very poorly lit with few street lights.

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Civic Agenda This space is reserved for information on civic happenings that occur in, or relate to the Southwest Austin area. To be included in the Civic Agenda, a meeting or event must relate to public policy. For other community events please see our community calendar on page 10. If you would like to be included, please e-mail editorial@oakhillgazette.com with the subject “Civic Agenda” and include details of your meeting or happening, along with any relevant agenda items. Texas Water Journal Forum on water conservation April 22 6-7:30 p.m. Room JBG 2.218, Jackson Geological Sciences Building at UT This forum will provide discussions with water conservation scientists and experts on current water conservation issues including the current challenges to rural and urban water conservation, the role of the new State Water Implementation Fund for Texas and the role of science in informing water resources policy. Also in the discussion will be Texas hydrology as it relates to water conservation. Forum panelists include Ken Kramer, volunteer water resources chair and legislative advisor for the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club; Nora Mullarkey, water conservation supervisor at the Lower Colorado River Authority; Dr. Kevin Wagner, associate director of the Texas Water Resources Institute; and Dr. Raymond Slade, a certified professional hydrologist. A question-and-answer session will follow the panel discussion.

Interested members of the public are invited to join the panel as they explore the complexity and challenges in providing water for Texans in this century. For more information, contact Dr. Todd Votteler, Editor in Chief at the Texas Water Journal, at thvotteler@ gmail.com. To read the journal, go to texaswaterjournal.org. MoPac South Open House Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 3:30 TO 7:00 PM Barton Creek Square Mall , 2901 South Capital of Texas Hwy First floor near JC Penney, Starbucks and AMC Theater The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and the Texas Department of Transportation will host this Open House for proposed improvements to MoPac between Cesar Chavez Street and Slaughter Lane. Join them to discuss the purpose and need of the project, preliminary alternatives being developed, and draft evaluation criteria. Project team members will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about the preliminary alternatives. No formal presentation will be given. Attendees are invited to come and go at their convenience. If you can’t make the meeting you can go to MoPacSouth. com for a Virtual Open House from April 29 through May 9, 2014. Interactive Town Hall Meeting to help set priorities for city Aquatics programs and facilities April 29 - Open House at 6:30 pm, meeting begins at 7:00 pm (in person or online at www.atxn.tv)

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It’s official: tree is saved by Bobbie Jean Sawyer

The historic heritage oak at the intersection of U.S. 290 and William Cannon has been officially saved, after months of rallying and fundraising by community members and the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation. Michael Fossum, executive director of the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation, said all that’s standing in the way of the tree and its new home is the AT&T fiber optic cable still present at the site. The cable must be removed before the tree can be transplanted. No date has been set for transplanting the tree. “The contract with TxDOT has

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The Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) hosted a speaker from Community Associations International (CAI), a national organization with a local Austin chapter that serves as an educational resource for community associations, at the April 9th monthly meeting at the ACC Pinnacle. “CAI intends to be the voice for community organizations, home owner associations and even condominium groups on a nationwide basis,” said Marc Markel, a CAI attorney. CAI, which was formed in 1973 and is made up of 2 million volunteers and 61 chapters, provides community leadership guidance through seminars and monthly education sessions. The organization also produces a hard copy and digital

monthly magazine. Joe Dunst, executive director of the Ausin CAI chapter, said being a part of a community association can provide a great advantage to homeowners. “From an owner’s standpoint, their overall benefit is really to help protect that investment of the owner. For most of us, that’s the largest investment that we make in our life—our home. The association is there to help maintain and hopefully to enhance that value.” Dunst said community associations are on the rise across the country. “Associations nationwide are becoming more popular because they help developers make sure that the association develops along the lines that they envision when they invested in building their development,” Continued on page 25

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The ‘Taco Bell’ heritage oak tree at William Cannon and Hwy. 290. been signed, so the paperwork for the project is done,” Fossum said. “We are still working on raising the final funds for traffic control and post-move care.” The historic oak, known by loContinued on page 25

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Take me to your ’rita. Oldspouse and spouse with George Lopez on the Pleasure Pier. fering any tarballs, mosquito-borne diseases, or attempted muggings. Really. Galveston’s nicknamed the Oleander City, by the way, because of the proliferation of the humongous, color-splashed flowers all over the place. The oleanders are gorgeous, but if you eat them you’ll fall over stone dead, just sayin’. So don’t eat them. Anyway, we had a blast. If you want quiet oceanfront time, which we did mostly, rent a condo on East Beach. This is far from all the public hollering and drinking and shenanigans at Stewart Beach and points west down toward the curio shops, nightlife spots, and all the leather-skinned street people who talk to their hair and smell oddly of vinegar and machinery. If you want action, rent some bikes

or drive down Seawall Boulevard toward the lights and the signs featuring gigantic crabs and shrimp made of plaster of paris. There’s some good eatin’ at Gaido’s and The Spot and several other Seawall greasy spoons. Now, if you haven’t been to Galveston in a while, you’re not hallucinating when you spy a kaleidoscopic gaggle of roller coasters and ferris wheels and merry-go-rounds where the old Flagship Hotel used to be. The Flagship’s not on the pier anymore. The old gal finally sank. Ah, remember the crusty Flagship? Your room options weren’t smoking or non-smoking? They were roaches or rats, take yer pick. Yes, those were the days. Nope, the ol’ Flagship has been Continued on page 25

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Guest Opinion

The roads versus rail debate is over by Lee Leffingwell

If there is one thing this community can agree on, it’s that traffic in Austin is only getting worse, and we have to be smart with our scarce mobility dollars. Where we often differ as a community is on the approach to solving the traffic problem. A few rail naysayers propose just roads to serve just cars. I agree roads are important, but just like a hammer, one tool in the toolbox isn’t enough to solve the bigger problem. We need a balanced approach with roads, rail, bus and more to move people—and provide choices to get out of congestion. I’ve spent my entire mayoral career working with community leaders to refine what has become Project Connect, the regional vision for high-capacity transit, including potential rail transit in the Central Corridor. We have spent valuable time informing ourselves and the community about how transit can, and indeed must, be part of our regional mobility system. We have even devoted a comprehensive site to it as well, www.ProjectConnect. com. Leaders in Central Texas—from the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and elected officials from San Marcos to Georgetown—support an “all of the above” approach to resolving our transportation crisis. We simply cannot build our way out of traffic congestion when 110 people move into our region every day. We do not have nor will we ever have enough money, enough time or enough land, especially within Austin’s core for an all-roads program. We must invest now for a future system that provides a full range of transportation choices, supported

by common-sense nected system and, strategies to reduce based on extensive demand, including community feedrethinking how we back and data, we are approach land use. starting with the first All transportation piece in the central infrastructure is costcore of the region. ly and takes time to Rail, like a singular build—whether roads road, only carries so or rail. As a region, many people, but its our local tax dollars ridership value mulgoing to roads outMayor Lee Leffingwell tiplies as the system number those going to transit infrastructure by more is built out. than six to one, as indicated in the In key corridors, like the Central Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Corridor, well-designed transit, and Organization’s five-year spending the development that supports it, plan. And we still have congestion. can make a huge difference. We’ve Tens of thousands of drivers back up seen that happening in Dallas and major roadways every day precisely Houston with their successful and because they haven’t had enough growing rail systems and land deoptions. velopments. Here in Austin, we’re For thousands of Central Texans, already moving thousands of peothe cost of driving alone—their only ple by transit to and from the UT real transportation option—is their campus, our single largest regional second highest expense after the cost destination. of their housing. That’s a big reason It’s time to stop trying to recreate why many citizens and taxpayers, the past and start creating a new especially our younger ones, are future befitting our region’s status voting with their feet and wallets for in the vanguard of American innomore “urban” lifestyles that depend vation. Traffic is choking our city less on driving and more on transit. and we can no longer sit around It’s time we came up with a com- and debate the issue without doing prehensive strategy using the right anything about it. tools for the right need. Sometimes Spending time with our families, it’s a road, sometimes rail, or some gathering with friends for dinner, other transportation tool. Project or arriving on time to a meeting Connect is a vision for a regional becomes harder and harder as we denetwork that connects people to bate this roads versus rail argument. jobs, school and entertainment. It Enough debate. We need to move recognizes the need for mass tran- forward and begin addressing the sit, where and when it can provide problem. We need to join together the greatest benefit—moving more and implement solutions. Project people during our rush hour traffic Connect is part of our pathway and other peak periods. forward. We are building a regionally con-

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Commissioner’s Corner

Precinct 3

Thoughts on traffic and urban rail-part 2 by Gerald Daugherty, Precinct 3 Commissioner

line and billions more on others, where will we get the money to do Last month I began commenting things that would actually help with on my reaction to Mayor Leffin- traffic congestion? gwell’s February State of the City It also appears that we’ll be speech. I pointed out that we HAVE counting on federal grant money invested BILLIONS in public tran- to help pay for that line. A decision sit, that it hadn’t worked out well on that grant application would take for those “peer cities that invested about 4 years (long after this fall’s billions in rail”, and that the rail com- proposed rail bond election). Even ponent of our multi-modal transit more ominous is the possibility that system carries maybe we won’t get that grant. 0.3% of our commuters What do we do then? at an outlandish cost. (Congressional funding With Austin’s Metrofor new transit projects Rail share of commuters is limited, and there are at 0.3%, let’s do some plenty of other cities calculations for that already ahead of Austin proposed billion dollar with their applications.) 9-mile rail line running Here are some well from Highland Mall to thought-out ideas that East Riverside Dr. Tom Terkel expressed Estimates predict in an editorial column that we’ll add 250,000 Gerald Daugherty last June for Culture new cars to our roadways by 2040. Map Austin & Leadership AusGenerously assume that 1% (2,500) tin: of those 250,000 new commuters “Start by defining the problem: would use any proposed urban rail It’s Peak Hour Congestion (ie, the line each day. Why would we spend a morning and afternoon rush hours). billion dollars on those 2,500? What Prioritize congested corridors for will we do for the 247,500 that won’t spending. Can we alter that road use rail, but will need better roads or create an alternative route? Can (even if they take the bus)? If we transit help alleviate the Peak Hour spend a billion dollars on this rail Congestion? Analyze the costs of

each possible solution and describe the return on investment in terms of congestion relief. What we need is an honest process that works to solve Peak Hour Congestion— without a pre-ordained outcome.” Can we honestly say that Project Connect has followed this approach? Have they analyzed whether this Urban Rail plan would have any effect at all on those congested areas? And, rail seems to be the pre-ordained choice—especially with the Mayor’s proclamation of “Rail or Fail”. What’s our goal? Our goal is to make a dent in our rush-hour traffic congestion. How will this rail line accomplish that? In addition to those that already use public transit along this route, how many NEW people will this rail line attract? Are those few NEW transit users worth a billion dollar project? Another “kicker” is that this rail line might even take away a traffic lane for cars, trucks, and even buses. Why would we reduce road capacity when we desperately need more? We not only need more roads (lane miles), we need transportation system strategies that would actually help with congestion. Here are a few: High Occupancy Toll/Vehicle Lanes, Continued on page 22

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April 17 -April 30 , 2014

Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events

in a round robin, open mic atmosphere following the featured preSundays sentation. On the third Thursday of every month. Free. Food pantry doLive Jazz Brunch- 10am-2pm. nations are welcomed. 7pm at New Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog W., 78737. 301-4648. www.nuttyPond Lane in Dripping Springs. For brown.com. more info call 858-2024. Tessy Lou Williams & The Shotgun Stars- 3pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.

Mondays Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces- 6:30pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. Texas Songwriters Showcase - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.

Fridays Friday night Dance Club- w/ Western bands and a Pot Luck break. 7:30pm-10pm at South Austin Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50.

Saturdays

New Events

Kem Watts - 4pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183

April 2 - April 27

Wednesdays No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 Live Music. Senior Activity Center 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com

The Gospel at Colonus - Based on Sophocles’ Greek myth “Oedipus” and set in a contemporary African-American gospel church service, this soul-stirring event will move and thrill you vocals by Austin’s most acclaimed gospel singers. Zach Topfer 202 S. Lamar (512) 476-0541 zachtheatre.org April 9 - April 19

Karaoke- at Boomerz Nightclub, 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373. Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons / Jesse Dayton- 6pm - 9:15pm / 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar. 442-6189.

Fri., April 25 & Sat., April 26 7th Annual Lake Travis Springfest - The two day community festival is filled with shopping, food, music and fun for the whole family. The smoke from the Lake Travis Rib King BBQ Cook-Off is the first hint you are in the right place. Bee Cave at The Backyard Live Oak Amphitheater 13801 Bee Cave Parkway www.LakeTravisSpringFest.com

Molly Ringwald - 7:30pm & 9:30pm Zach Kleberg Stage 202 S. Lamar (512) 476-0541 zachtheatre.org Sat., April 26 & Sun., April 27

Saturday, April 19 A Very “Saxy” Evening - 8pm The Austin Symphonic Band features the Synaesthesia Saxophone Quartet, an exciting new chamber music ensemble consisting of four of the finest saxophone performers in Central Texas. McCallum Fine Arts Center 5600 Sunshine Dr. www.austinsymphonicband.org/ Schedule/details.php?id=126

Open Mic with your host, Garett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W Hwy 290 “Thirsty Thursday” gatheringPoems and songs will be shared

Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival - Bringing over 100 comedians doing everything from stand-up and sketch to improv and musical comedy. National headliners, up-and-comers and local Austin-based comedians ensure that there are options for every type of comedy fan; die-hards to those just looking for a fun night. Schedule & contact: info@austintheatre.org.

Saturday, April 26

Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Waterloo Ice House, Southpark Meadows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. waterlooicehouse.com. In the Heights - April 9-12, 15-19 at 8pm., April 13 at 7pm and April The Peacemakers- 10pm at Evan- 12-13, 19 at 2pm Presented by UT geline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. at Austin Department of Theatre 282-2586. and Dance B. Iden Payne Theatre (300 E. 23rd St.), located in the F. Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown Loren Winship Drama Building Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free. www.JoinTheDrama.org, (512) 477-6060 Thursdays KGSR Unplugged At The Grove -every Thursday evening through Sept 6th. Join KGSR every Thursday for 23 consecutive weeks at Shady Grove on Barton Springs Road for one of Austin’s longest running free concert series.

April 23 - April 26

Third Thursday at The Blantonfree evening of art and activities. 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. blantonmuseum.org/.

Tuesdays

Brennen Leigh - 7pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586.

is sure to make you chuckle or simply just laugh out loud. The Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre.org

Dave Barry - doors @ 7pm Barry

Monster Jam® - April 26 at 7pm & April 27 at 2pm Monster Jam trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Frank Erwin Center 1701 Red River (512) 471-7744 April 29 - May 3 The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer - Using a constantly creative, beguiling and quirky blend of live action, puppetry, animation and music, Australian genius Tim Watts tells his story of love, loss and quiet heroism with engaging energy and an enchanting magic. The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Dr. (512) 457-5100 info@ thelongcenter.org

Community Clubs & Events Ongoing Events South Austin Mystery Book Club - 7:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Sunset Valley Barnes & Noble on Brodie Ln. Our April 16th book is Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. If you have questions please email dschieck@yahoo.com. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting - Bannockburn Baptist Church room 103 Every Wednesday, 7pm - 8:30pm Anne Slater 512-215-9719 for more info Free Conversation Cafe - Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics. Every third Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.. Free and open to the public. 512974-9900 / cityofaustin.org/library. Classes and meditation - with Western Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Ingchug. Every Sunday at 9:30am at Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745. Everyone welcome. Spiritual counselling by appointment. Call for free brochure. 916-4444. meditationinaustin.org. Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas Chapter - Meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Recycled Reads (part of the Austin Library system) at 5335 Burnet Road www.hotxsinc. org. VFW Post 4443 meeting - Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost. The Oak Hill Rotary Club -Meets at noon on the first three Mondays of the month at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon. More info at 288-8487 See www. oakhillrotary.org for other activities and events. Circle C Area Democrats 6:30-8:30pm at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For in formation:circlecareademocrats. org. Toastmasters Groups - Build leadership and communication skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Visitors welcome. Tejas Toastmasters: 288-7808/ tejastoastmasters.org. Meets every Mon. at 6 pm at IHOP, 1101 S. Mopac. South Austin Toastmasters: meets first and third Tuesday at noon at ACC South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane. Phone 443-7110 or 288-7808. Oak Hill Toastmasters: meet every

Thursday from 6:45-8pm at Western Hills Church of Christ, 6211 Parkwood Drive. Open to ages 18 & up. 956-494-4809 / oakhill.freetoasthost.biz for more info. Alzheimer’s Caregiver SupporGroup - 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon at Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. Anyone caring for a loved-one with dementia and needing support is invited. RSVP to 512-637-5400 and feel free to bring your own lunch. www.arvedacare.com. Senior Luncheon Program - Seniors (over 60) meet at 8656 Hwy. 71 W, Bldg A, next to JP bldg every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 10am2pm. Transportation available. Call 512-854-2138 for more info. Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team - Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www.ohnpct.org. MOMS Club of Austin - Southwest Oaks - Social and support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Meet new friends, and enjoy a guest speaker. Monthly meeting at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 W Hwy 290. 10am on the first Thursday of every month. For more info, email momsclubswoaks@gmail.com. Southwest Networking Group (SWING) - meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 482-9026 or 921-4901. Thursdays. South Austin AARP Chapter 2426 - Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 1pm - 4pm at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Wednesday of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www.southaustinaarp.org. OHBPA Meeting - (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association). Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon $15. ohbpa.org. Retired Austin Travelers - a group for people who love to travel. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM,in the Oak Hill Library at 5124 Convict Hill Road.. ratsonline.org. Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except Jan.,July, Aug.) at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor, faculty lounge. 6pm networking. 7pm program. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. creativeartssociety.org 288-0574.

South Austin Lions Club -Meets every second and fourth Thursday 6pm – 7pm Premier High School at Travis 1211 E. Oltorf On the campus of Travis High School, follow Premier sign as you enter driveway, veer right. http://www.eclubhouse.org/sites/austin_south/ Austin Public Library Computer Training Classes - Adult computer classes covering everything from the basics to finding a job online. Classes are held in various languages, with some requiring registration beforehand. Call or go online for a complete schedule and additional details. 512/9747400 library.austintexas.gov Sat. & Sun. February 8 & 9

New Events Through May 23 A+ Education Foundation’s 2014 Grant Program - Founded in 2005 by A+ Federal Credit Union, funds grants up to $1,000.00 for central Texas educators. Grants are funded for equipment, supplies, materials, training, and new and continuing programs. Check out aplusfcu.org/grants for the grant application Friday, April 25 Kent Butler Summit - 9am - 4pm The theme “Faucets, Toilets, and Automobiles: Balancing Growth and Sustainability in the Barton Springs Aquifer Region”. It is an opportunity to share information and a “call to action” to characterize and address current and future challenges in the management of the Barton Springs Zone. LBJ Wildflower Center 4801 LaCross Ave. www.kentbutlersummit.com It’s Ladies Night; It’s Date Night - 6pm - 10pm Bring your friends for a fun night of painting, fusing, working in clay–your choice. BYOwhatever you like to drink and snack on. Some Refreshments provided. Call to reserve tables for parties of 6 or more The Art Garage info@theartgarageaustin. com 512.852.9900 Saturday, April 26 AISD to Host Free Citywide Electronics Recycling Event - 7am - 6pm in the parking lot of Austin High School, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez St. Wednesday, April 30 The Art in Public Places 2013/14 Closing Celebration - 6:30 - 8pm The celebration will take place at the site of the final TEMPO installation, Autumn Ewalt’s i see you/ you see me, in Gaines Creek Park, 4801 Republic of Texas Blvd. Free Light refreshments will be served. www.austintexas.gov/TEMPO.

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Outdoors & Fitness Ongoing Events Farmer’s Market at Sunset Valley - Locally grown fresh produce at Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. Saturdays from 9am-1pm. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org. Free Introduction to Dance Class - for adults and teens. Every Saturday at 11am at Tapestry Dance Company & Academy, Western Trails Blvd., Austin. www. tapestry.org. Docent Tours of AMOA - Each Saturday and Sunday 1pm Docent-led tours of the recently restored 1916 Driscoll Villa, the intimate art exhibition Laguna Gloria Grounded and the historic gardens overlooking Lake Austin. at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. 512-495-9224 www.amoa.org. Texas Outdoor Women’s Network - Open to women of all ages interested in outdoor activities. fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking and more! No experience required. Free monthly meetings on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the LCRA Red Bud Complex, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. . www.townaustin.org. Hill Country Outdoors- “Austin’s Most Active Outdoor, Sport an Social Club” Specializing in adven-

ture with outdoor events such as hiking, camping, biking, road trips and rafting. www.hillcountryoutdoors.com. Westcave Preserve public weekend tours- Sats. and Sundays, 10am., noon, 2pm & 4, $5 adult/$2 child/$15 family. One mile hike into the canyon & back. Kids welcome w/ adult. No pets. For more info call (830)825-3442 westcave.org . Thursday, Novemver 28Guided Hike - Second Saturday & second Sunday of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Austin. Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. www.brightleaf.org Boot Camp Workout - At 9am every Saturday, our expert coaches will lead you through a muscle toning, fat burning, FREE 45 minute boot camp class! Bring your ten closest friends and jump start your weekend. Mills Elementary School 1-877-801-8171, extension 710 Nature Hike at McKinney State Falls - Free interpretive hikes to discover the diverse range of flora and fauna that can be seen at McKinney Falls. Hikes are offered the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each

month starting at 10am from the Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. Info contact: jeanneffia@ gmail.com

New Events Saturday, April 19 6th Annual Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour - 10am - 4pm Meet up at Sunshine Community Gardens, 4814 Sunshine Drive You can drive yourself, or use one map for a carful of friends or your cycling group. You can join the guided Bicycle Tour de Funky Chickens, geared for beginners and family riders. austincooptour.org Wednesday, April 23 2014 Grow Green Homeowner’s Landscape Training - 6pm - 8:30pm Celebrate Earth Day by joining the City of Austin Grow Green team for our spring homeowner’s landscape training. Contact: Denise Delaney, (512) 9742581, www.GrowGreen.org Inside Austin Garden tour - 9am - 4pm Tour includes six gardens to explore, continuous one-on-one educational offerings, kids’ activities, and book sales. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Travis County 1600-B Smith Rd drichards@ ag.tamu.edu 512.854.9600

cluded with regular Zoo admission. Saturday, April 19 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin 78736. For additional information, call 512288-1490 or visit www.austinzoo. org.

Second Saturdays are for Families - $7 per family; $5 Member families. Noon-4pm at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. New Events Please RSVP to akichorowsky@ amoa.org to give an idea of materi- February 21 - May 3 als needed. 512-495-9224 / www. amoa.org. The Cat in the Hat - Dr. Seuss’s classic children’s book comes to At Austin Children’s Museum: life in a wild ride of physical comCommunity Night - Come out and edy. Kleburg Stage Zach Theater. play EVERY Wednesday night at 202 South Lamar (512) 476-0541 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime Ages 3 up and a variety of hands-on activities. Themed stories, songs,d activities. April 18 - May 24 Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. For kids 3 & under & their caregivers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Singa-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 4722499 / ausinkids.org. Storytime - Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Hampton Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. Toddlers Fridays at 11am, . 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary - Join us in making Animal Enrichment (toys for animals) every Monday and Wednesday at 11:30am in the Picnic Grove and Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:15am and 1:15pm in the Peacock Barn. Both activities are in-

Pinocchio - Fri., April 18 at 6:30 pm • Sat., at 11am & 2pm • Sun., at 2:30pm Objects in Geppetto’s carpentry workshop become puppets in this imaginative play about love and family told through puppetry and illusion! Zach Whisenhunt Stage 202 South Lamar (512) 4760541 zachtheatre.org

New Events Thursday, April 17 Andrew Hardin with Jeannie Burns - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Richard Jessee Prject - 7pm Johnson- 830:pm Brian Pounds & Blake Henley 11pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 poodies.net Rollfast Ramblers - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Friday, April 18

Saturday, May 3

Kids Calendar Ongoing Events

Arts & Entertainment cont.

Sunrise Community Church 10am - 1pm Egg hunt, bounce house, train rides, petting zoo, games, food and more. 4430 Manchaca Rd. Free Saturday, April 26

Voo Doodes - 8pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 W (512) 2880437 senorbuddys.com Redd Volkaert - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 2822586 evangelinecafe.com Two Tons of Steel - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx.com Flounders Without Eyes - 7pm Bluegrass at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Charlie Pierce - 4pm Miss Lavelle White - 8pm $10 Canvas People - 10pm $7 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 poodies. net Dez Desormeux on the Saxaphone - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711

Sunset Valley ArtFest - 9am 2pm The city’s annual celebration of art featuring live music of all kinds, food, arts & crafts fair, and a kids adventure build. 3200 Jones Road, at the Toney Burger Center

Saturday, April 19

Sunday, April 27

KGB Band - 8pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 W (512) 288-0437 senorbuddys.com

Family Dance Workshop, The Sleeping Beauty - 2:30 - 3:45 Ballet Austin dancers lead groups in movement exercises to learn short pieces of choreography. Children 3 to 12 years old and their family members. AustinVentures StudioTheatre 501 W. 3rd St 512-4769151 ex: 358 www.balletaustin.org

T Jarrod Bonta Trio - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com

The Derailers - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx. com Charlie Pierce Chocktaw Wild-

fire - 9pm $10 Dale Watson 10:30pm $20 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 Hot Texas Swing Band - 6:30pm Central Market 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com

The Alan and Ladonna band 6pm Gumbo’s 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711 Thursday, April 24 Freddy Steady KRC - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com

The Eggmen - 7:30pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com

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Car Review

’14 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 4WD Crew Cab By T. Q. Jones

ra, for instance:a not-unexpected 14 miles per gallon on city streets and a Maybe because the first car we reasonable 20 mpg on the highway; ever drove had a name something and don’t assume they are bogus. It’s like “1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Crown been our experience that the new Victoria,” we tend to be amused by (big-small) rigs will run pretty close cars and trucks with names nearly as to the EPA numbers and some will long as the vehicle. When it comes to exceed them. pickups, the long names are generalOwners who drive the higher ly a way to get as much information gross vehicle weight rating trucks to the consumer without requiring generally do so out of necessity a him to read the fine print until he’s need for the extra power and verseen the sticker price. satility (though there are probably That’s probably a bit cynical and some who just want to have the even a little unfair to all concerned. biggest small rig at the diner in the We love trucks, and by”we” we mean morning). The manufacturers also American consumers.The Europe- seem to be following the old Henry ans and Japanese think we’re nuts, Ford model, keeping the sticker but they don’t understand just how prices in the range at which their relatively cheap fossil fuels are in customers can keep buying them. America. That was the real genius thinking We all know oversized trucks behind to Ford’s success, though it’s get relatively poor mileage, though a concept that seems to be lacking you’d be surprised at just how fuel- in current business thinking. Apefficient some of these big beasts are. parently in a move to maximize Check out the numbers for this Sier- profits, many businesses are cutting

payrolls by reducing salaries, leaving people in the position of being priced out of even low-end commodities. As Ford discovered, paying a little more would T. Q. Jones actually increase profits by expanding the market If the fuel economy still seems too low, as owners try to lower fuel usage while at the same time buying the large trucks demanded by the needs of their business, there are some old-fashioned tricks that still work in high-tech applications, starting with making sure your tires are properly inflated. Even better, take advantage of the aerodynamics of even a brick-nosed pickup truck by slowing down. How is that? Above about 35 mph, it takes more energy for the

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Mother who lost son hopes to shine light on National Life Month by Tony Tucci On the day Scott Porter died, he saved the lives of five people. He didn’t dash into a burning building, or dive into a raging river. But he was a hero to the people who received his donated organs. Although Scott died 17 years ago, Pam Porter decided to tell her son’s story again because April has been designated National Life Month, when local, regional and national activities are held to encourage people to register as organ donors and save lives. Scott was 10 years old when he passed out and had to be rushed to the hospital. His right carotid artery was bleeding inside, and doctors couldn’t stop it. “He never regained consciousness,” said his mother, who lives in Sunset Valley and works at St. David’s Health Center. “When it became apparent that he was not going to live, we were approached about donating his organs,” she said. “It was a family decision, and we all agreed.” The Porters have two other children, Katie and David. “Scott would have given anything to anybody,” she said. “His father and I really thought that this is what he would have wanted.” And so Scott Porter’s heart continued to live on in the breast of another person. His liver, lungs, kidneys, pancreas and small intestine continued to

Pam Porter decided to tell her son’s story again because April is National Life Month.

function with their new hosts. “I don’t think about my son’s organs being alive and well in other people,” said Porter. “What I do think about is that his gift enables another person to be alive and well and that their families continue to celebrate that gift.” Michelle Segovia, acting manager of public relations for the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance, said her team was called in when the Porters made their decision. “They were very gracious and giving people,” she said of the Porters. “It takes a very special person to do this. That’s why we ask that the decision be made ahead of time.” “Once we signed the papers, a member of their team takes over,” said Porter. “They’re angels. We were grieving. We were angry. Your child should not die before you. They helped with everything.” A number of activities are planned during the rest of April for Texas, where 12,000 people are on the waiting list to receive organ transplants. There is no comparable figure for Austin because only heart and kidney transplants are done here. Segovia said persons who want to register as a donor can do so online at donatelifetexas,org. Scott met all of the criteria for being an eligible organ donor—he died in a hospital, he was brain dead, and he was on a ventilator that would keep his organs viable until a suitable recipient was found. Imagine the relief when those five people learned they were about to get one of Scott’s organs. They were on a waiting list with 12,000 other people—if they had any chance at all, it was a slim one. Porter said she was given the names of the recipients, but never contacted them. Nor did they try to reach her. “It wasn’t important to us. We didn’t need the organs once they were gone.” Asked to reflect on that day 17 years ago when she had to face the fact that her son was dead, and decide whether to donate his body parts to help others, Porter said, “Nothing will replace the memory of my son or the wish that he were still alive.

However, we reached past that grief to focus on the future and others. “I feel that I honor my son’s memory every day by the decision to donate his organs and to speak out in support of organ donation. This is really Scott’s story. I am just the voice that tells it.”

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by Patrick Olson With seven weeks remaining in the spring semester, Mystee Altes nears completion of an extremely productive sophomore year at Crockett High School. Altes won district Goalkeeper of the Year after helping lead the brown and gold soccer club to the playoffs. She recently competed at the District 26-4A track meet running in the 200-meter dash, 4 x 200 relay and both long and triple jumps. Altes began the 2013-14 school year playing middle blocker for the Lady Cougar volleyball team. Continued on page 16

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Dawgs strike early in win over Maroons by Patrick Olson A potent Bulldog attack struck quickly with three runs in the first inning, as Bowie held on to defeat Austin High 4-3 at Burger Field. “Our pitchers kept us in the ball game by throwing strikes,” Bowie coach Sam Degelia said. “Then our defense played really well. We had no errors. We have three district games left, so now we have to focus on one game at a time. It kept us in the hunt for at least a share of the district title.” A two RBI single by AJ Lionberger and a separate RBI single by Travis

Folmar built the Dawgs an early 3-0 advantage. The Maroons responded in the bottom of the third frame with a pair of runs. Richard Cunningham blasted a double to left center field and scored on a triple by Nick Perez. Patrick Pate then plated Perez with a sharp single to left field. After Alexander Gonzales reached on an infield single, Bowie starting pitcher Kyle Gary coaxed Tristan Alkis into an infield pop up to end the inning. Bowie added an insurance run in the sixth inning, as Folmar reached on a Maroon infield error, and later scored following a single to center

field by Shane McGuinness. The Maroons rallied in the bottom of the seventh, with Cunningham launching a triple over the head of Bowie centerfielder Trevor Sartin. A fielder’s choice ground ball by Perez pushed Cunningham across the plate for Austin’s third tally, but Dustin Jourdan slammed the door on the home team while earning a save on the mound for the victorious Dawgs. Bowie (20-6, 8-1) will contend for the district title, with games remaining on the road versus AnContinued on next page

by Patrick Olson Batting in the ninth spot, Thomas Varner helps maintain the offensive efficiency of the Bowie baseball team. “He is one of my well rounded players,” Bulldog skipper Sam Degelia said. “On offense, he always puts the ball in play and doesn’t strike out much. On defense, he has a very good glove and can play second base or shortstop.” Varner is hitting .315 and has committed a mere two errors in 159 innings of action. Born in Austin, Thomas attended Kiker Elementary before advancing to Gorzycki Middle School where he also played Continued on page 16

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Victories over LBJ and Lanier kept the Crockett softball team on a path to the District 26-4A championship. For the third straight season, the Lady Cougars have not lost a district encounter. With Sara Sanders delivering consistently on the mound, Crockett hosts Reagan Thursday at 6 p.m. to conclude the regular season. The Cougars faced adversity early against the Jaguars as pitcher Desiree Moreno befuddled the brown and gold bats over the first two innings. “We struggled hitting

her for a while,” coach Sharon Montgomery said. “She has a lot of good movement on her pitches. We started waiting on her jump and had patience.” Montgomery’s competitors scored once in the third inning before Jacy Wright initiated a rally in the fourth frame with a double up the middle. Dominque Alvarez proceeded to double home Wright, and Sanders followed with an RBI single. The Cougars drew four bases on balls afterward to increase the lead to 5-0 before the Jags responded with

a run in the bottom of the fourth. Crockett (12-3, 9-0) cruised to an 8-1 victory with three insurance runs in the seventh as Sanders notched her twelfth win of the season. Sanders produced at the plate with a pair of RBI, while first baseman Raven Isoline-Webb blasted a double and collected two RBI. Wright performed admirably behind the plate managing the game efficiently with battery mate Sanders.

Player of the Week—Mystee Altes Continued from p. 14 She then competed on the junior varsity basketball team, before enjoying her favorite sport, which commenced in January at an annual Crockett alumni soccer match. The eldest child of Lyndee Martinez and John Altes, Myste sharpens her soccer skills during the off-season

while competing for the Lone Star 98 club team with Bowie players Marisa Cortez, Whitney Johnson and Harper Hahn. While a freshman, Mystee finished second in district in a UIL writing competition. Presently, she is enrolled in AP World History and AP Biology to prepare for classes at the

college level. Altes also represents her class on the student council as president of the sophomore class. Biology instructor Mrs. Miller is Mystee’s favorite teacher at Crockett. “She teaches my favorite subject,” said the versatile athlete. “She gives us activities, so it’s more hands on.”

Player of theWeek—ThomasVarner Continued from p. 14 football and basketball. At an early age, he played little league baseball in Manchaca with current teammate Travis Folmar on the A’s. He also competed on an all-star team in the Oak Hill Youth Sports Association with present Austin High baseball players Alexander Gonzales and Allik Anchondo. Upon arriving at Bowie, Thomas

focused exclusively on baseball and is pleased with the performance of the Bulldogs during his junior year. “We’re really working well together as a team,” the infielder noted. “We’re good all around.” Varner’s brother Sean played baseball at Bowie and his father played baseball at Westlake. Cultural Issues instructor Mr. Ellerbrock is Varner’s favorite teacher at Bowie. “He teaches good lessons

and encourages conversation about current events,” Thomas added. Varner had a base on balls and a sacrifice Tuesday in Bowie’s 9-5 triumph over Akins. The shortstop noted the Bulldogs are attempting to regain the team’s lethal attack in practice this week. “We’ve been going down in hitting. We need to work on it a little,” he stated. “We need to keep our hitting strong.”

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ANGLICAN St. Philip’s Anglican Church 1408 W. 9th St, Austin. 78703 Fr. Gary Francis, Vicar Holy Communion 1928 Book of Common Prayer Sunday 11:00 am gkfrancis@suddenlink.net Traditional Anglican Worship

CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena 4800 Convict Hill Rd. 78749 892-2420 Pastor Rev. Patrick Coakley Weekend Masses: Sat. 5pm, Sun 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 5pm Weekday Masses: Mon-Fri. 12noon, Sat. 9am, Tues & 1st Fri 7pm

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BAPTIST Bee Cave Baptist Church 13222 Hwy. 71W (at Hwy. 620) (512) 263-5058 Pastor: Rev. Jim Roquemore Services: Sun. 10:45am & 6:30pm, Sunday School 9:30am Children’s church available Sun. am Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 pm First Baptist Church of Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd 78749 512) 288-7570 Pastor: Rob Satterfield Services: Sun. 10:50am & 6:00pm Bible Study Sun. 9:30am Wednesday Prayer 6:45pm www.fbcoakhill.org Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church 11408 Camp Ben McCulloch Rd. Pastor: Elder Richard Halbgewachs Church: 288-4994 Pastor: 791-0678 Services: Every Sun. 10:30am

BUDDHIST Chittamani Buddhist Center Without Inner Peace, Outer Peace is Impossible. Classes and meditation currently on the 4 Noble Truths. Every Sunday 9:30am -11 am www.MeditationInAustin.org 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745 (off Manchaca) 512-916-4444 Sitagu Buddha Vihara 9001 Honeycomb Dr. 78737 (4 miles west of the “Y”). We are a monastery, meditation center, community center, education center and home of a beautiful Burmese pagoda. Daily activities. sitagu.org/austin/, (512)301-3968 sitaguvihara@yahoo.com.

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EPISCOPALIAN St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 So. IH-35 (exit #223, FM 1327; take north access road 1.1 mile) 282-5631 www.stalbansaustin.org Seeking the transformation of lives through sharing God’s love and grace Rector: The Rev. Margaret Waters Services: 9 a.m. Come & See! (Blended worship w/ sermon & Holy Eucharist) 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:15 a.m. Christian Formation for All Ages (Please go to the website for more details) 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 12:45 p.m. Coffee Hour Children’s Chapel at both services, and professional nursery from 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Youth Group, Sundays 4-6 p.m. Bible Study, Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 8724 Travis Hills Dr. 78735 (between SW Parkway & Old Bee Caves) (512) 288-0128 www.stchristopher.net Rector: The Rev. Bo Townsend Services: Holy Communion at 10am Sundays; Children’s Chapel at 10 am

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LUTHERAN Abiding Love Lutheran Church “Sharing God’s Love” 7210 Brush Country, 78749 (512)892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Education Hour: 9:45 am (for all ages) Evensong–acontemplativeworshipgathering Sundays at 5 pm. Evensong blends chant music, scripture, silence, prayer and communion in candlelit peace. Children’s Center 892-2777 Director: Debbie Tonne Full & PT programs M-F, 7am-6pm Food Pantry- Mondays 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org Bethany Lutheran Church “Where Jesus Meets His Friends” 3701 West Slaughter Lane (next to Bowie High School) 292-8778 email: info@blcms.org Pastor: Rev. William B. Knippa Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Kevin D. Lentz Sun. Worship Services: 8am (Trad.) 9:30 & 11:00 am (Blended Traditional & Contemporary Music) 6:00 p.m. (Contemporary Praise) Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:30am Nursery During Services Bethany Preschool, Mon & Wed program, Tues & Thur program www.blcms.org Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4622 S. Lamar 892-0516 Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler, Pastor Services: 10:00 am Sunday Study Hour: 9:00 am Sunday Fellowship & Coffee after services Adult and Children’s Sun. School www.hclcaustin.org You’re always welcome here.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 10408 Hwy 290 West (4 miles from the “Y” in Oak Hill) 512-288-2370 info@ConnectwithJesus.org www.Mt.OliveAustin.org Pastors: Paul Meyer and Ben Braun Services: 8 am traditional and 10:30 am contemporary. Education Hour: 9:15-10:15 am Preschool: 18 months to Pre-K, Preschool Phone: 512-288-2330 Full and part-time hours. Risen Savior Lutheran Church-WELS 2811 Aftonshire Way 78748 280-8282 Rev. Paul Kuehn, pastor Services: Sunday Worship— 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Classes for all ages, Sunday— 11:00am; Thursday Night Worship— 7:00 pm www.risensavioraustin.net

METHODIST Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. Pam Sheffield, and Rev. Stella Burkhalter Services: Sunday 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at 11:15 service) Wednesday ReCharge service 6:15pm Sunday School: 10 & 11:15am Children’s Sunday School: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am Youth group: 5pm www.oakhillumc.org open hearts, open minds, open doors! Manchaca United Methodist Church Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors! 1011 FM 1626 (SE corner of FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd) www.ManchacaUMC.org; office@ ManchacaUMC.org; 512.282.7274 Pastors: Rev. Laura Adam, Rev. Tracey Beadle Sunday Schedule: 8:30 am – Traditional Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary. 9:45 am - Sunday School; adult, youth and children. 11:00 am - Traditional Worship and Hymns in the Sanctuary. 11 am - Life on the Road - Casual Praise Service in the Family Life Center 5 pm - High School & Middle School youth programs Wednesday Worship: 6:00 am Individual Prayer and Meditation with Communion

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Hope in the City 4407 Monterey Oaks Blvd, 78749 Phone; 512-892-4673 Senior Pastor: Britt Tucker Sun. Service 10:15 am www.hopeinthecity.org We value loving God, loving one another and loving Austin and the Nations. LifeAustin 8901 W Hwy 71 78735 Phone: 512-220-6383 Lead Pastor: Randy Phillips Sun. Services: 9:30 am, Celebration Service, 11:15 am Wed Services: 7 pm Life University, 7 pm Student Life LifeAustin is a Bible Church - a cosmopolitan community of healing and hope. We are all about connecting people to Christ and to each other. Unity Church of Austin 5501Hwy 290 West, 78735 (512) 892-3000 unity@unitychurchaustin.org Interim Minister: Rev. Denise Creech Service 11:00 pm “Our God is love,our race is human and our religion is oneness.” www.unitychurchaustin.org

ORTHODOX St. Sophia Orthodox Church 225 Rose Dr. in Dripping Springs Fr. Peter Smith, Pastor 512) 638-0721 / pcmsmith@hotmail. com (Fr. Peter’s email) www.stsophiachurch.us Services: Sundays- 8:45 a.m. Orthros (Matins) & 10:00 a.m. Divine LiturgyWednesdays- 7:00 p.m. Daily Vespers or other special services according to the season Saturdays- 5:45 pm. Ninth Hour & 6:00 pm Great Vespers and Confession Special feast day services as announced All services are in English and visitors are always welcome. The Orthodox Church is the original, historic, pre-denominational Church of the New Testament. Please join us for worship soon!

PRESBYTERIAN Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church 5226 W William Cannon 78749 Pastor Larry W. Coulter; Assoc. Pastors Michael Killeen, Britta Dukes Worship Schedule: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Shepherd of the Hills Brodie Campus at the corner of Brodie Ln. & Hewitt Ln. 12420 Hewitt Lane 78748 Ted Thulin, Campus Pastor Worship Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Web site: www.shpc.org

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The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 5 ground in both engineering and music who created filmmaker Robert Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios among others. And so it sounds alive, not deadened. Orb also has one thing most commercial studios lack—control over the space. The owners won’t have to renegotiate a lease, because the land and the building are owned by Orb co-owner Hudson. Further, he’s the business mind, even majored in the subject at Texas State before leaving to become the lead guitarist for Blue October. The division of power between the two owners plays to each other’s strengths. While Hudson takes care of the business side, Noveskey, bass player for Blue October, focuses on production, having worked as a producer for Joshua Radin, Reed Turner, Quiet Company and the aforementioned Vasquez. Noveskey says the key to Orb’s success is to appeal to a broad spectrum of musicians, from famous major-label types to relative unknowns to Austin legends in a wide variety of genres, from hip hop to rock to Americana to jazz—anything good. “We want anybody who’s creative and artistic who wants to record,” Noveskey says. “We’re not too cool for school.” But they are cool enough to attract the heavyweights. For example Lil Wayne and Justin Bieber both dropped by during SXSW to check out the studio. And despite the

March grand opening, the studio has been operating on the down low since last year and even won its first award, the 2013 AMP Austin Music Industry Award for “Best Recording Studio.” One little catch, hopefully not a snag. Blue October tours regularly, so when I interviewed Hudson and Noveskey during a conference call they were on the road with the band. Fortunately, house engineer Kevin Butler handles the day-to-day operations, but Noveskey says he looks forward to getting back to Austin and producing more records. “I love it,” he says. “I get to be in a new band every month.” ••• Jim Turney is calling all volunteers to get out to Quarry Park this weekend for more spring cleaning and trail mulching. Volunteers will meet Jim at 6511 Convict Hill Rd. to mulch and rake trails, replace edging stones, and remove dead and invasive growth. “We spread seven yards of mulch over two-thirds of the trails with 20 volunteers on March 1,” Jim says. “We will get five yards more to finish the job.” The four-hour patrol takes place Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring the kids. That’s what you usually do when yard work’s required, right? ••• New streetlights are being installed in Oak Hill neighborhoods by the city of Austin. Paul Smith, with the

city crew working on local street lights said they were installing new LED lights that are “Dark Sky compliant” —part of the city’s “Dark Sky” plan to install lights that shine down and not up into the sky (light pollution). One of Smith’s co-workers on the crew joked that with the new “dark sky” lights, people will really be able to see the stars and the night sky better: “I wouldn’t be surprised if we get a bunch of UFO reports—cause now we’ll be able to see what’s been goin on up there all this time we couldn’t see the night sky.” Other forms of light pollution include helium balloons, Roman candles and grand openings of car dealerships. The new lights offer other advantages. Not only do these LED lights last longer, they’re also smarter. They’ll communicate with city computers when they burn out or malfunction, which means the City can repair them faster. That is, until they see the burned out bulbs are in the Oak Hill section of Austin, in which case the city will put off repairs for two to three weeks. That’s what you get for not voting. ••• There’s yet another scam alert from the APD—private auto sales Internet scams. The APD advises car buyers to

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Commissioner’s Corner Continued from p. 9 Traffic Light Synchronization, Local Street Connectivity, Go Over/Under our Major Roadways, Teleworking, Staggered Work Times. The only way we would have a chance to implement some of these is if we don’t waste billions of dollars on an ineffective rail system. I was heavily involved in the 2000 Light Rail election. Luckily for Austin, we defeated that billion dollar-plus proposal. I didn’t actively oppose the 2004 MetroRail proposal because I figured we might as well try that rail experiment and see what happens. I think we all know that it’s been a waste of money in our efforts to reduce congestion (and it caused a financial crisis for Capital Metro). Subsequent “feelers” to call for a rail election (in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012)

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OHAN hosts speaker from local Community Associations International Continued from p. 3 Dunst said. “There’s a certain style to the neighborhood that the developer has started and the association helps continue.” Dunst said while homeowner’s associations are often portrayed as a social hierarchy cloaked in mystery, those in leadership positions within a community are people neighbors are already familiar with.

“It’s not some nefarious organization hidden behind a curtain somewhere,” Dunst said. “It’s a group of neighbors governing neighbors.” Rick Perkins, a Granada Hills resident and OHAN secretary, said CAI’s resources are useful in learning how to defuse a conflict between residents. “Sometimes their information can help you understand peaceful meth-

ods of dealing with controversial issues,” Perkins said. CAI also provides training in how to complete a reserve study, an analytic tool used to identify everything that needs to be done in a neighborhood or a complex, Perkins said. For more information on the local Austin chapter of CAI, visit caiaustin.org.

“Taco Bell” heritage oak is officially saved Continued from p. 3 cals as the Taco Bell tree (for the restaurant that used to be on that corner), was in danger of removal by TxDOT because it stood in the way of the planned continuous flow intersection renovations in the area. In mid-November, a feasibility study conducted by a team of certified experts, including the city arborist, determined that the tree was able to be transplanted across U.S. 290 to Beckett Grove, a line of oak and pecan trees east of the intersection of 290 and William Cannon, named for the Beckett family who owned the former ranch land in the

1870s. The location was frequently used as a campsite by travelers heading into Austin as far back as the mid 1800’s, and as a picnic/reunion grove for local pioneer families. Ways to Donate · Send a check to the Austin Parks Foundation, 507 Calles Street, Ste. 116, Austin, TX 78702. Make sure to write “Austin Heritage TreeFoundation- Taco Bell Tree” on the memo line. · Call the Austin Parks Foundation at 512-477-1566 ext. 1 to donate by phone. Specify that your donation is for the “Austin Heritage TreeFoun-

This Old Spouse Continued from p. 4 replaced by the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. The Landry’s folks bought the place and decided, after Hurricane Ike pretty much creamed it in 2008, that instead of trying to renovate the old fleabag, they’d start over with a small amusement park. And by golly, they did it. As hard as it is to believe that you can stuff an entire amusement park onto that slender shaft jutting out over the water, the Pleasure Pier actually has more than a dozen rides—including a truly terrifying roller coaster—a gauntlet of carnival games, souvenir and sweet shops, and even a restaurant or two. Even our daughters, both of them thrillride veterans who can tell if an amusement park is the real deal or

just a poseur, had grins plastered on them by the time they were done. What’s even cooler about the Pleasure Pier is that they offer field trips/classes for schools, wherein the kids do coursework in between the rides. They have textbooks and everything, all tying in such disciplines as physics and math to each ride. Here’s a sample question, I kid you not: “For safety purposes, the Carousel’s floor is coated with a nonstick surface that has a coefficient of friction with the average pair of sneakers equal to 0.7. With this coefficient of friction, how fast would the rider have to be moving while standing next to one of the outer-ring horses to be thrown off the ride?” Judging from this and other ques-

dation- Taco Bell Tree.” · Donate with a credit card at this link: https://www.austinparks.org/ adopter-donations.html. Click on the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation box. For all donations, email mfossum@ austin.rr.com with the amount and donor’s name and specify that the donation is for the Taco BellTree. The Austin Heritage Tree Foundation operates under the Parks Foundation, which manages the tree fund. Donations are tax deductible. For more information visit www. austinheritagetreefoundation.com.

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Student leaders collect 6,500 books to help rebuild West libraries Sarah McCormick, a 12th grader at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, helped collect 6,500 books to help rebuild West ISD libraries after last year’s devastating fertilizer plant explosion. She is one of the twenty-seven members of Education in Action’s 2013-2014 Lone Star Youth Leadership Council. The participating students each came up with creative ways to collect books in the hometowns across the state from Wheeler in the Panhandle to Pearland near the Gulf Coast, and delivered their books to central collection points over spring

break. The books were delivered to West ISD on April 9th in honor of the one-year anniversary of the devastating explosion. Sarah spent an entire month knocking on the doors of neighbors and distributing donation bags and on their door steps. After receiving the books, she sorted through the selection and came up with over 200 books in great condition. “I was passionate about this project because I know people in that area and I sympathize with their situation,” said Sarah. “It was great to help out and make an impact.”

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Fire ants return after rains Red imported fire ants live in large colonies and build large domeshaped mounds that can contain more than 200,000 ants. They prefer to build the mounds in open, sunny areas. When weather becomes hot or dry, the ants tunnel deep into the soil to find cooler temperatures and water. It seems as if the ants disappear but after heavy rain, numerous mounds pop up when the ants move out of the water-saturated soil. Fire ants protect the mound in a very aggressive manner. When the mound is disturbed, workers rush out in large numbers, climb quickly up the object in the nest and begin to bite and sting. Immediately after being stung, most people experience a burning sensation (hence the “fire” ant) and reddening in the area. After a few days, a small blister filled with fluid forms. If the blister is broken open, this often happens from scratching, it can become infected and possibly lead to more serious problems. Fire ant workers are attracted to oily or greasy foods. They forage for food and once a food source is found, they carry it back to the nest to share with the rest of the colony. Fire ants eat items such as other insects, seeds or dog and cat food that they find near homes. There are numerous ways to manage fire ants, but they are often broken into two categories- broadcast treatments and individual mound treatments. Individual mound treatments are used to treat one mound at a time and can be labor intensive and may result in more pesticide being spread into the environment. Broadcast treatments will spread product (granular or bait) over a large area. When broadcasting make sure to use the correct application equipment; it will tell you on the label what should be used. Individual mound treatments include pouring boiling water onto the mound, using insecticide mound drenches, spreading insecticide granules onto the mound and watering them in, sprinkling insecticidal dusts on top of the mound or using bait-formulated insecticides around the perimeter of the mound. There are also many “home remedies”, but be advised that many of these do not kill fire ants. Many home remedies

make the fire ants move to a new location (often 1-2 feet away), but do not kill the ants. By pouring 2-3 gallons of boiling water on a fire ant mound, elimination will occur about 60% of the time. This method works best after significant rainfall, when mounds a newly built and fire ants are near the top trying to stay out of the water saturated soil. Boiling water will also kill grass or any other vegetation surrounding the mound. Bait-formulated insecticides consist of a defatted corn cob grit coated with soybean oil; the soybean oil is where the active ingredient (what kills the pest) is dissolved. Worker ants collect bait as a food source and take it back to the colony to share with other ants, including the queen. Depending on the active ingredient, the bait may cause the queen to die or be unable to produce viable eggs, which gradually kills off the colony. When using baits, results are often are slower to observe when compared to individual mound treatments, but can provide 80-90% suppression for 12-18 months. A bonus to using baits is that the amount of active ingredient is generally very small, which places less chemical into the environment. To assure that the proper amount of chemical is utilized, whether broadcasting over the entire yard or treating individual mounds, read and follow all label instructions. Make sure to water in the pesticide if the label instructs to do so. Failure to water in chemicals when recommended by the label does an inadequate job of killing the ants. Baits should not be watered in or used before a rainfall event; baits will not be picked up by ants if they get wet. Creating a neighborhood plan to manage fire ants may help reduce costs and result in better management. When one person treats for fire ants and the neighboring properties do not, reinvasion from the untreated properties occurs more quickly. By treating at the same time, the boundaries can be pushed further, allowing a longer period of time to pass before fire ants reinvade. This can result in less treatments being used over time, therefore reducing costs.

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