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August 7, 2014 Volume 19, No. 16 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995

Landon’s amazing day

TxDOT presents preferred alternative for SH-45 SW by Bobbie Jean Sawyer

OAK HILL - TxDOT has unveiled the preferred alternative for State Highway 45 Southwest, a proposed 3.6-mile roadway stretching from Mopac to FM 1626. If approved, the chosen alternative would consist of four 12-foot travel lanes, a 10-foot wide outside shoulder, a four-foot inside shoulder and a 10-foot

shared-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians. Supporters and opponents of State Highway 45 Southwest shared thoughts on the roadway and the draft Environmental Impact Statement during an open house hosted by TxDOT and the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority on July 29th.

Mark Jones, Hays County Commissioner for Precinct 2, said he’s eager to see the long awaited road constructed and he’s confident that the road will be built in accordance with Austin’s environmental standards. “I think it’s a shame that it takes 26 years to build a road that the See TXDOT on page 26

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Young Landon Johnson-Toles takes a supervised turn at the wheel of a fire engine after the recent fire on Cana Cove (story p. 3). by Ann Fowler In the midst of tragedy, someone had ‘an amazing day’. Young Landon Johnson-Toles will turn two in September. While firefighters fought a raging fire next door, his mother, Laurie Johnson, says he was exited to see the fire trucks and firefighters that seemed to stretch the length of the street.

Johnson made the youngster stay inside with a neighbor until the smoke cleared, then they walked across the street to check on their home. An Oak Hill firefighter gave Landon a red plastic fire helmet to be “part of the team.” An Austin firefighter asked the youngster if he had ever been in a real fire truck. When he said See LANDON on page 3

Supporters and opponents of State Highway 45 Southwest shared thoughts on the roadway and the draft Environmental Impact Statement during an open house hosted by TxDOT and the CTRMA.

Injury crashes spark petition drive by Bobbie Jean Sawyer OAK HILL - When Brian Hoyt witnessed a crash at the intersection of SH 45 and Escarpment he knew something had to change. “Somebody was trying to cross the highway and got T-boned. There were probably three cars—maybe four cars—involved in the acci-

dent. Unfortunately, I saw bodies laying on the road being worked on by EMS,” Hoyt said. “I did what the police told me and turned up Escarpment and drove on to work that day. I thought, this is awful and maybe something’s got to be done about this.” Less than a week later there was

another crash at the same intersection. Hoyt decided to take action. He started a petition on change.org calling for “sensible traffic planning” on SH 45. The petition has since garnered over 600 signatures, which is over 10 percent of the household population in Circle C. See INJURY on back page

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Letters to the Editor review (Alternatives A and C), will find plenty to worry about. There is elevation to be sure, potential noise and visual blight, but the biggest threat to communities in Oak Hill is Dear Editor, the isolation of those neighborhoods I the last issue the Gazette pub- and institutions that now rely on the lished a letter headed “Unlock the two highways for access. Examples: gridlock.” The writer makes two Vehicles headed toward Austin valid points about the Hwy 290/71 from my neighborhood Windmill project (The Oak Hill Parkway) Run or from Granada Hills will in Oak Hill. (1) Congestion on have an opportunity to enter the the highway is a source of endless freeway (actually tollway) just east frustration to motorists. (2) Many of El Rey, but that is the last entrance citizens are like him and have nei- until they reach Joe Tanner Lane, ther studied nor commented on the where the present freeway begins. concepts put on display by CTRMA/ Motorists entering from other TxDOT at recent public meetings. points, including such important People are busy. Highway design Oak Hill institutions as Oak Hill issues are complicated and technical. United Methodist Church ACC, For the layman, the schematics are and Freescale, will have to follow hard to read. congested frontage roads, waiting But those west Oak Hill residents for stoplights as they do today, all who do take time to study the only the way to Joe Tanner Lane before two concepts selected for further entering the freeway to Austin.

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Back and forth connections between local shops and churches will be require detours and U-turns. If you live west of OHUMC you can drive the frontage road to the church driveway, but to go back home you must drive east to Convict Hill and make a U-turn to reach the west bound frontage road. Starbucks customers headed to points west will have to drive the frontage road to Joe Tanner to reach the first turn around. Since there is

Filing period for Austin City Council elections ends August 18 For the first time in Austin’s history voters will select an Austin City Council from 10 geographic single-member districts. This change to geographic representation was

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Loss to the structure is estimated at $200,000, with another $50,000 loss for the contents.

Neighbors to the rescue as fire displaces Westcreek residents

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by Ann Fowler An accidental fire caused by improperly discarded smoking material destroyed both sides of a duplex in the Westcreek neighborhood on Saturday afternoon, July 26. Two of the Cana Cove residents were treated for smoke inhalation, one for a pre-existing medical condition, and another for a dog bite as her frightened dog fought evacuation. Loss to the structure is estimated at $200,000, with another $50,000 loss for the contents. Amy Smith lived in the “A” unit with her mom Debbie and daughter Elise. At about 4:30 p.m. she heard a loud bang from the adjoining unit, followed by a scream. Seconds later her neighbor, Jeremy Rish, was pounding on her door, begging for a fire extinguisher to stem the blaze that was burning in his garage. She did not have one. By then flames were shooting out of the garage. Recalled Smith, “I ran inside to tell my mom and daughter to get out and I called 911. I think the firemen got there pretty quickly, but it seemed like a long time when you know your house is on fire. I know I saw some of the firefighting, but I honestly do not remember much.”

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no, the firefighter promised him a visit in the fire engine once the hoses were cleaned and put away. Said Johnson, “It was such a tragic day for our neighbors, but Landon had an amazing day! He got to go up in the back of Austin Fire/Rescue truck 75 and sit where the firemen sit in the truck. He then got to go in the front seat and stand up, and ‘drive’ the truck with his hat on, and the lights on. He is still saying fire truck like crazy.” According to Battalion Chief Jeff Pine, the Austin Fire Department was on scene in less than four minutes. Chief Pine explained that Rish had been working on his car on that warm Saturday afternoon. Rish took a break to cool off in the air conditioning. He noticed the smell of smoke, and when he opened the Continued on page 25

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So last week I was scrabbling along, no major curves along the path, no sudden obstacles, no tremendous forks or other life-altering cutlery in the road. Then PLANG, it happened. (that onomatopoetic term “BOOM” is not only overused, but doesn’t actually apply to me. I don’t hear BOOM when a seismic event wobbles my world. I hear more of a metallic PLANG, not unlike being smacked in the mug with a long piece of aluminum siding.) So anyway, PLANG, it happened. I was asked to help a friend move. Now, don’t be mistaken—the experience itself was not traumatic. Just tedious. The process of gathering, wrapping, and boxing every single solitary item of your earthly existence and carting the whole mess to another location is unadulterated first-world hell, but that wasn’t what PLANGed me. Side note: One comes to understand who one’s true compadres are come moving time. Only real buddies will show up to devote an entire weekend helping you tote your box springs, fold-out sectional, appliances, underthings, attic crap, and shot glass collection from hither to yon. The old “a friend in need” adage, yah? Yah. I’m thinking of pitching these nifty sayings to

U-Haul for display on their trucks across our fair land: A friend moving out is a friend no doubt. A friend relocating is a friend ingratiating. A friend moving furniture is a friend who’s been earnedfersure. Or something. End of side note. No, what smacked my visage into a flattened cartoon face shaped like a long piece of aluminum siding was the flashback. Travel with me, won’t you, way back to 1973. Your vision’s getting wavy as harp strings carry you away to plaid polyester land. Don’t look down. Damn it, I told you not to look down! Yes, those are saddle shoes you’re wearing, with heels the size of an 8-track tape player. Take a gander around. Spiro Agnew has just resigned from the Veep’s Office. On TV, William Conrad is nabbing crooks, usually by sitting on them, as Detective Frank Cannon; Tony Orlando and Dawn top the charts with, ugh, “Tie a Yellow Ribbon.” And out of nowhere, Mom and Dad have called it quits, meaning that little eighth-grader you must bury all your possessions in cardboard coffins and follow the parental unit of your choosing to every apartment, trailer park, and government-subsidized housing complex this side of Tulsa. And you have to say goodbye to your dog, Cricket, because she’s too much to care for in all the hubbub. Oh, the horror. Yeah, I recall those times as the Years of Living Transiently (YLT). Never did I feel unloved or hungry or victim of any of the true terrors that so many youngsters must endure. After about the third move in less than a year, however, I learned not to unpack fully but to simply shift my more immediate necessities to the tops of my boxes. I’m sure that kids of military parents share a similar memory of quicksilver logistics. My wife’s gypsy-like youth was

comparable. You live like a MASH unit, always on alert for immediate evac. Through all the moves uncounted during my Y LT e r a , though, I also learned that no matter how many times you move, Roger White you never get it quite right. Every time you pull up stakes, you say to yourself this is going to be the one where I’m uber-organized. Socks here, books in this box, bowls over there. Then you end up throwing everything anywhere it fits. When you get to your new abode, you open a box and find it has a can of motor oil, floss, and toilet paper. Another box has detergent, silverware, three bags of old Doritos, and your high school copy of To Kill a Mockingbird. Same goes with your moving-in process at the new place. As you’re unpacking, you determine that you will be the epitome of efficiency, the Martha Stewart of domestic organization (except for the jail time). So you organize your cereal boxes by bran content, your CDs alpha by artist, your spices as they appear in the song Scarborough Fair, and so on. And, of course, this all goes out the window the minute you eat your first bowl of Trix. So this, my being PLANGed by a YLT flashback, made me realize this is likely why the wife and I haven’t moved since 1992. My daughters say it’s boring never to have relocated once during their lifetimes—to which I say, “travel with me now waaay back…” Roger White is a freelance writer living in Oak Hill with his lovely wife and two precocious daughters.

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The Word from Oak Hill Mike Jasper The word from Oak Hill is... lede. As in I better not bury the lede. Let me get to it straightaway, however unceremoniously—Quiet Company will be performing a concert Aug. 16 at 9 p.m. on the Internet and you can watch for free as the band plays fan favorites and songs from their next album (recorded at Orb Recording Studios) called Transgressor. There’s more. It’ll be broadcast from our local big time recording studio, Orb Recording off Hwy. 290, just a rock’s throw from Senior Buddy’s. Hey, did I tell you the last time I ate at Senior Buddy’s I found a mouse in my taco? Yeah, that’s not true, but they don’t read my column so I might as well throw a mouse in my taco. Besides, most of the people who read me eat at Jack-In-The-Box anyway. At 3 a.m. With bloodshot eyes. Hey, where was I? Right. I was busy not burying the lede. Yes, there’s going to be a free online concert and band interview from local venue Orb Recording. Orb co-owner Matt Noveskey says these concerts will be on a quarterly basis. “It’s something I would like to do every three months, if not more,” Noveskey says. “That’s where we’ll start, so it’s a seasonal thing for now.” Called “The Orb Sessions from Studio A,” this first broadcast can be found (for free… did I mention that?) at this link: http://tinyurl.

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There will be a live studio audience as well, featuring members of Black Fret. Which leads me into my next topic—what in the hell is Black Fret? ••• Anybody remember Club Chiwawa? I don’t, but I’ve heard the rumors. Apparently Club Chiwawa was formed by music fans in the ‘70s to support beloved Austin singer-songwriters and bands. Boasting more than 200 members, they’d show up at club gigs en masse (so I’ve heard) to ensure the artist or band’s burgeoning popularity. They’d also throw private events where the bands or singer-songwriters would perform while the Chiwawa members feasted on BBQ and drank from kegs. It’s hard to tell if the club still ex-

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ists. I searched Google and found a thing Black Fret does—they help website, but it hasn’t been updated artists by providing them mentors. since 2004. Each artist nominated will have It doesn’t really matter, as the access to the advisory board, so the concept has been updated cliché about being a winner and formalized with the just by being nominated is creation of Black Fret, clearly true. Further, artists which is soon to celecan have more than one brate its first full year of mentor, since each person existence—and that’s no on the board has his or her rumor. own area of expertise. So what exactly is Black For example, if a band Fret? It’s an artist/band wants advice about touring support group, much like they can talk to booking Mike Jasper Club Chiwawa, but a lot agent Davis McLarty. If less underground and a they need help with legal lot more supportive. And as of a few issues, Joe Stallone would be their weeks ago, it’s an official non-profit guy. Need to know more about organization. recording? They might hit up Matt Here’s what they do. First, they Noveskey or Mark Addison. support artists by nominating them Advisory board members also for grants. This year Black Fret include Roggie Baer, Mike Crowwill choose ten artists to receive a ley, CJ Eiriksson, Jenni Finlay, Will $10,000 grant, which can be used Hoffman, Terrany Johnson, Terry for tour support, marketing, guitar Lickona, Weston McGowen, Tim strings, tee-shirt sales or anything Palmer, Peter Schwarz, Carlos Sosa, else needed to further a musical Tom Vale, Mike Swinford, Heather career. In the future, they hope to Wagner Reed, Kevin Wommack and give out $25,000 grants to 40 sing- Stuart Sullivan. er-songwriters and bands. Hey, I know Stuart Sullivan a Yes, it’s an ambitious project, the little bit. We like to have long conbrainchild of Matt Ott and Colin versations about sushi. He’s also a Kendrick, the same pair who created Grammy award-winning recordthe thriving Austin Music Founda- ing engineer and owner of Wire tion (AMF). The AMF helps musi- Recording, as well as an all around cians by providing free or low-cost thoughtful guy. educational seminars in all aspects So I shot him an email with three of the music business, from selling questions: 1) Why did you agree to merch to copywriting songs. In fact, be on Black Fret’s advisory board? the AMF also provides grants to 2) Where do you see the future of musicians, but not with the same the music biz going? 3) Do you read precision Black Fret intends. Bob Lefsetz’s newsletter? “The mistake was allowing muHe answered right away, because sicians to nominate themselves,” he’s a mensch. said Black Fret co-founder Matt Ott “Nice to hear from you,” Stuart of the original AMF grant model. wrote. “Let me answer question Because musicians could nominate two first.” themselves, they had 600 nominees “As to the future of the music busicompeting for three AMF grants. ness, the high end still remains conNot good. trolled by a few large corporations With Black Fret, there are four that control the large commercial mechanisms used to nominate outlets. There is also a great number musicians for grants. The lion’s share of working independent scenes, of the nominees will come from the largely populated by touring acts. membership, but they’ll also take a It’s no secret that most artists make few from the Austin Music Awards. their money from touring and on Musicians who receive grants from merch. The recorded music world Black Fret in the past will also be now takes a back seat.” able to nominate future recipients, Pretty strong words from someone and the Black Fret Advisory Board who makes his money operating members will be able to nominate a recording studio. But Stuart’s all artists as well. about truth, and furthermore he’s Which brings me to the second Continued on p. 12

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Animal Center offers adoption special in light of overcrowding The Austin Animal Center is offering a Summer Adoption Special through Labor Day to help ease crowded conditions caused by a decline in adoptions and fewer animals able to be returned to their owners. The adoption fee will be $25 for all animals. All pets will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and will go home with a collar, tag and microchip. These services, valued at more than $200, will help the pets stay healthy and safe. The Austin Animal Center has seen a 24 percent decrease in pet adoptions and about a 20 percent

decline in pets being returned to owners this summer. The center is over capacity and is short more than 140 kennels. “When adoption rates fall, every animal’s future becomes less certain,” said Abigail Smith, Chief Animal Services Officer. “We urge all animal lovers to take this weekend as an opportunity to give these healthy and adoptable animals a permanent, loving home.” In June, the Center adopted out 200 fewer companion animals than it did for the same period last year. Fewer adoptions have given the

shelter no reprieve from the steady influx of stray and homeless animals entering the shelter. The Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The adoption special also applies to all pets at the overflow kennels at Town Lake Animal Center, 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St. These kennels are also open daily, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. For more information please visit www.austinanimalcenter.org or call 3-1-1.

Dangers of leaving your pet in a car With the summer months upon us, pet travel is at it’s height and it’s time for a reminder about the dangers of leaving your pet in a parked car. Whether you’re parking in the shade, just running into the store, or leaving the windows cracked, it is still NOT ok to leave your pet in a parked car. The temperature inside a car can

skyrocket after just a few minutes. Parking in the shade or leaving the windows cracked does very little to alleviate this pressure cooker. On a warm, sunny day try turning your car off, cracking your windows and sitting there. It will only be a few short minutes before it becomes unbearable. Imagine how your helpless pet will feel. On an 85-degree day,

for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows cracked can reach 102 degrees within only ten minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. At 110 degrees, pets are in danger of heatstroke. On hot and humid days, the temperature in a car parked in direct sunlight can rise more than Continued on page 10

Duke is a large mixed breed dog weighing about 65 pounds. No heartworms, fully vetted, loves kids/dogs. Duke is a sweetheart of a dog and has a calm submissive personality; and this makes him a delightful companion for a family of any age or size. While he enjoys walks and frisking in the yard, he is very polite indoors and is excellent company when I am working at home or watching TV. He settles down very quickly when guests arrive. He rarely barks. We do not think he will do well with a cat; he has treed our “visiting neighbor cats” several times. Duke sleeps well throughout the night; not waking until morning. Duke is completely housetrained and does not beg for food or grab food that is on the counters. He does not get on the furniture or the beds. Duke allows us to clean his feet by rolling on his back as soon as we grab a towel. We find him to be very intelligent; learning quickly and responding well to correction and positive reinforcement. He does not have any food or bowl aggression issues.

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Richard III - nightly at 8:1pm, except on Sundays. If you are looking for a great night out in Wimberley, then bring your friends and family to Richard III, presented by the EmilyAnn’s own Shakespeare Under the Stars. Chairs with cushions are provided or you can bring your own blankets for up-front seating. Third Thursday at The Blanton 1101 FM2325 in Wimberley. www. - free evening of art and activities. emilyann.org or call 512-847-6969. 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Sundays, July 13 - August 24 blantonmuseum.org/. “Concerts in the Park” - 7:30pm Fridays Each Sunday a different ensemble Friday night Dance Club - w/ of the Austin Symphony will be Western bands and a Pot Luck featured at the new Hartman Park, break. 7:30pm-10pm at South located on the grounds of the Long Austin Activity Center, 3911 Center for the Performing Arts, performing music from jazz and light Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50. classical to pops selections and film scores. Bring a picnic dinner Saturdays and blanket.

Tuesdays

New Events

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

Wednesdays, June 18 - Aug 20

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.

August 8 - August 23

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

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 Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Waterloo Ice House, Southpark Meadows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. waterlooicehouse.com. The Peacemakers - 10pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free. 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. 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. 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

Do512 and the Alamo Drafthouse present Austin Sound & Cinema: Music & Movies on the Lawn - 6pm August 13 - “Raiders of the Lost Ark” featuring music by The Golden Dawn Arkestra who will perform a tribute to the movie, followed by the film screening on The Alamo’s giant inflatable outdoor screen. The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive thelongcenter.org

Woodworkers Club of Austin - 7pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the training room at Seaton Hosp SW, on FM 1826 We are a non profit org. and make toys etc for charity. Call Bill at 512288-3252 Free 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.

Sunday, August 10

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) 5335 Burnet Rd www.hotxsinc.org.

2014 Texas Football Fan Day 3:15 All autographs and activities are FREE and on a first-come, firstserved basis. Frank Erwin Center 1701 Red River (512) 471-7744 Tuesday, August 12

Footloose - The perfect summer musical, is packed with exhilarating dancing, vibrantly vintage 80s costumes, and a score filled with music that defined an era. The Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 4575100 thelongcenter.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.

July 30 - August 10

July 31 - August 9

Ongoing Events

A Midsummer Night’s Dream - 7pm Enjoy this classic as never before with an Austin star-studded cast; classical, folk and Bollywood dance; and live music by the Sacred Cowgirls. Austin Scottish Rite Theater is located at 207 W 18th St. (512) 472-5436 scottishritetheater.org

July 24 - August 10

Chicago - This sharp-edged satire, set in the roaring 20s, features a dazzling score that inspired immortal staging by Bob Fosse. The #1 longest-running american musical in Broadway history! The Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 4575100 thelongcenter.org

Community Clubs & Events

Maxwell - 8pm Kevin Ross will be opening. On his last tour, the NY Post observed that he “became the quintessential soul brother… half singing, half preaching as if he were possessed by the spirit of Sam Cooke.” The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive thelongcenter. org

Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For infor mation: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 - Are you a stay at home mom looking for support, daytime activities and other moms like you? The MOMS® Club of SW Oaks/Oak Hill offers all that and more. You can find us on Meetup at www.meetup.com/ MOMS-Club-of-Austin-SW-Oaks/

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/

New Events August 8 - August 10 Texas Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend - Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax free can be found on the Comptroller’s website at www. TexasTaxHoliday.org. Friday, August 8 Austin High Red Jacket Summer Dance Clinic - Aug. 18th - 21st dance clinic for Kinder through 8th grade! Participants will learn 2 dances, enjoy a craft activity and snacks each day, receive a Red Jacket clinic t-shirt The preregistration deadline is August 8th. contact marla@coyoterock.com or at 512-423-4721 Saturday, August 9

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. The July 14 meeting will be on Monday. Regular meetings are the second Wednesday of oddnumbered months, from 1:00 to 3pm in the Oak Hill Library at 5124 Convict Hill Rd ratsonline.org. Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except

Rachel Coleman, Emmy Nominated Star of Signing Time 2pm The Foundation is dedicated to making sign language fun and accessible to all children, creating a world in which all children can express themselves and be understood. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Foundation. LifeAustin Church 8901 W Hwy 71 (512) 220-6383 lifeaustin.com Thursday, August 14 14th annual Eat The Heat fundraiser - 6:30 - 9:30 Local chefs will showcase their culinary talent in Alice in Wonderland Style. A portion of the proceeds will go to The Arc of the Capital Area to support individuals with disabilities and their families. $75 For info: achonoski@arcofthecapitalarea. org or 512.476.7044. x 226

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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, November 28 Guided 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, August 9 2nd Annual Barton Springs Fest - 8am - 7pm Eco-Snorkel Tours of Barton Springs in the Pool from 8:30 - 10:30am, Barton Springs Kids Fest North side near shallow end from 10am - 2pm , Barton Springs University Under the pecans along the back fence of Barton Springs Pool and Live Music at the South hill from 4pm 7pm www.sosalliance.org for more information

Kids Calendar Ongoing Events

cluded with regular Zoo admission. 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- July 26 - August 9 als needed. 512-495-9224 / www. amoa.org. At Austin Children’s Museum: Community Night - Come out and play EVERY Wednesday night at 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime and a variety of hands-on activities. Themed stories, songs,d activities. 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-

August 11 - August 22 The Wizard of Dogz! - 3pm weekdays. Featuring SIX Rescued Circus Dogs, a Scarlet Macaw, Live Piano, Accordion, and Trombone Music, Juggling, Unicycling, and lots of other Circus Skills. LIVE at the Beautiful Institution Theater 3708 Woodbury Dr. 512.771.8836 chickendog.net August 20 - August 24

New Events Thursday, August 7 Liz Morphis - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 evangelinecafe.com Jesse Dayton - 9pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx. Ted Long - 6pm Johnson 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net

the Swing Demons - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Friday, August 8 Grant Ewing Band - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 282-2586 evangelinecafe. com Dave Madewell - 6pm Gary P. Nunn - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 4426189 brokenspokeaustintx. Austin Music Foundation Showcase - 6pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Charlie Pierce - 4pm Tejas Brothers - 9pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net $10

Jackie & Andrew Venson Trio - 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents Built to Amaze! - Don’t miss the All Access Pre-Show! Starts one-hour prior to showtime available to all ticketholders. See animals up close, visit with performers, get autographs, try on costumes, and enjoy the circus fun! Frank Erwin Center 1701 Red River

Jimmy LaFave - 7pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com tickets Sunday, August 10

Monday, August 11 Andrea Marie - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711 Texas Songwriters Showcase: WC Jameson Hosts Chuck Hawthorne - Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net

The No-where Man - 8pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 W (512) 288-0437 senorbuddys.com

Mike and the Moonpies - 9pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx. Thursday, August 14 Andrew Hardon - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Danielle Reich Trio - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com James Byron - 6:30pm Johnson - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net Sam Bentley - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx.

Wrenfro, Scalzo, McKinney, Newcomb, Hale, Lance - 8pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com tickets

Friday, August 15

Tuesday, August 12

More Y Mas - 8pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 W (512) 288-0437 senorbuddys.com

Chip Doland - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 evangelinecafe.com Weldon Henson - 8pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx.

Cornell Hurd - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar, (512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx

Jon Napier Band - 8pm Monte Byrom and the Road Pilots 10:30pm $10 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net

Ru Coleman - 4pm Kem Watts - 6pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., 264-0318 poodies.net

The Tailgators - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Ln 512282-2586 evangelinecafe.com

Wednesday, August 13

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

Eric Tessmer Band - 9:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 $7 Hot Texas Swing Band - 6:30pm Central Market Austin Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-8994300 centralmarket.com FREE

Paul Glasse - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 evangelinecafe.com

Al Monti Blues Band 7:30pm Admission is Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com

Jon Napier Song Swap with Rushin Steele & Towne Adams - 7:30pm Poodies Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 264-0318 poodies.net

Dale Watson - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S Lamar, (512) 4426189 brokenspokeaustintx.com

August 9 - August 24

Dez Desormeux on the Saxaphone - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711

Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com

Saturday, August 9

Stone Soup - In a grey town made entirely of stones, where everyone is afraid of everything, a charming stranger arrives with nothing to fear. The Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org

The Wizard of Oz Summer Musical - In the Boyd Vance Theatre in the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Arts Center 1165 Angelina St. A new and fun way to donate to our group is our new “Fill In The Yellow Brick Road” page. If you have a paypal account or a credit card and $10, you can have your name “engraved” on our yellow brick road. www.summermusical.com FREE

Arts & Entertainment cont.

Saturday, August 16 Insect Visitors in Your Garden - 10am - noon Pat Mokry and Sheryl Williams. Pat, an entomology specialist, will describe the common insect visitors to your garden, and help you determine if and how you should treat for them. Sheryl will then share a fascinating project she has constructed to attract insects into her garden. Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Rd. tcmastergardeners. org. (512)477-8672 FREE

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Saturday, August 16

BB’s 62 Skee-Do Birthday Bash - 9:15pm Augie Meyers headlines this all-star cast celebrating BB’s birthday this year. Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., 264-0318 poodies.net Chris Gage 60th Birthday Bash - 6pm - W/ Christine Albert, David Carroll and Paul Pearcy at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Road 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com

Cedar Valley Band - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com

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Dangers of leaving your pet in a car Continued from p. 7 30 degrees per minute, and quickly become lethal. Stanford University School of Medicine conducted a study to measure the temperature rise inside a parked car on sunny days with highs ranging from 72 to 96 degrees F. Their results showed that a car’s interior can heat up by an average of 40 degrees F within an hour, regardless of ambient temperature. Ambient temperature doesn’t matter - it’s whether it’s sunny out. Eighty percent of the temperature rise occurred within the first halfhour. Even on a relatively cool day, the temperature inside a parked car can quickly spike to life-threatening levels if the sun is out. Further, the researchers noted that much like the sun warms a greenhouse in winter; it also warms a parked car on cool days. In both cases, the sun heats up a mass of

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Dick Nichols swimmers make big splash at Regional meet Members of the Dick Nichols Devil Rays swimming team posted first place finishes in 36 separate individual and relay events at the City of Austin TAAF Region 11 Swim Meet, which was held on Saturday July 19th at the Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center on the University of Texas campus. The Devil Rays swimmers also earned a combined 55 second and third place finishes at the meet, which featured over 400 competing swimmers. Volunteer Coach DJ Stamp remarked on their strong performance: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had several swimmers win championships in multiple events. Twenty-four swimmers won individual championships and an additional eighteen others won championships on relays.â&#x20AC;? The Dick Nichols swimmers were in top form to start the meet, winning the first four relay events. The strong performances continued throughout the day, with many swimmers posting their personal best times for the season. The following Devil Rays took top honors in the meet with first place finishes in individual and/or relay events for their respective age groups: Girls 8 years old & Under â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Heather Bradford, Laurie Hartnett, Genevieve Hebda, Emily McClellan, Francie Sarrat, Alexis Venditelli 9-10 years old â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carly Coffee, Elena Montesinos, Jessica Schafer, Catlin Swain 11-12 years old â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Evelyn Inovejas, Jessica Mikell, Kaya McClellan, Devyn Morgan, Lila Peredo 13-14 years old â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mary Bennett 15-17 years old â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hannah Rudy

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The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 5 right. His next line is very telling. “We used to make a product to be sold, now we make promo material. I believe we may produce a new era of singles rather than the long form album.” That quote could have come from Bob Lefsetz as well, who writes an online newsletter/blog/column about the future of the music biz (lefsetz.com). He also thinks the album is nothing more than a souvenir from the show. But back to Stuart and his involvement with Black Fret. “Black Fret arrives on the scene at a crucial time to help promote creative freedom rather than maintain the status quo. The old path of being owned by a large corporation had so many strings attached, which resisted new creative ideas in favor of ‘more of the same.’ Providing funding as a reward for being a compelling artist has the potential to return music to an art form, rather than just a commodity.” Amen to that. And the great thing about Black Fret—unlike the blues-oriented Club Chiwawa—is that it’s genre blind. Nominated artists can be Americana, folk, blues, rock & roll, Indy bands, rap, hip-hop and even (shudder) pop. “There’s so much great music, and in diverse genres,” says co-founder Ott. “We firmly believe that local music is art, just as opera and the symphony is.” So what does it take to become a Black Fret member? Well, you have to pony up $1500 per year. I know. It’s not for the casual fan, it’s for bona fide patrons of the musical arts. Right now, Black Fret boasts 140 members, but Ott and Kendrick are shooting for 1,333 members. Why that number? Ott told me because

that number times $1500 equals two million. Actually, it equals 1,999,500. That’s some solid journalism right there. Here’s some more solid journalism. This year’s nominees for the $10,000 grants are Amy Cook, Danny Malone, Dawn and Hawkes, East Cameron Folkcore, Elias Haslanger and Church on Monday, Elizabeth McQueen, Emily Bell, Erin Ivey, Gina Chavez, Graham Wilkinson, Jitterbug Vipers, Jonny Gray, Lincoln Durham, Little Radar, Mother Falcon, The Rocketboys, The Whiskey Sisters, Wild Child, Zeale, and stars of the first-ever Orb broadcast Quiet Company. That’s another reason why being nominated is like a win. Each nominee gets a paid gig courtesy of Black Fret. I could keep writing, but my editor will surely kill me. For even more info, do the browser thing and point it to blackfret.org. ••• In the next issue, I plan to write extensively about restaurants in the Oak Hill area. If it goes well, I’ll make it an annual column event every August. But I’ve got one tidbit on local eateries that can’t wait until the next issue. According to musician Richard “Juke” Joucken, Oak Hill’s food trailer Fishey Business will be moving from its Oak Meadow location behind Good Will to a spot on Brodie Lane in Sunset Valley between The Home Depot and Lowe’s. By my count, that makes at least three fishy businesses on that street. ••• (Want your neighborhood association highlighted? Have a story you need to tell? Would you like to rat out a neighbor? If so, be sure to email me at mail@mikejasper.com and get the word out.)

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Soccer Club registering for fall

Lonestar Soccer Club has a place for all skill levels

Lonestar Soccer Club (LSC) is a youth organization which offers all levels of play for young people from 4 to 19 years of age. “We promote an active, healthy lifestyle and love for the ‘beautiful game’ while developing complete soccer players with key core values which we believe provides our players the best opportunity to succeed at the next level, whether that is high school, college, professional soccer or life outside of competitive sports,” says Grant Stettner of LSC. With over 5,000 players in various leagues and levels, Lonestar Soccer Club is one of the largest youth soccer clubs in Texas. LSC has programs for the beginner all the way to future professionals, with over 400 players going on to play collegiately in the past 5 years, and 17

players going on to play professionally! The LSC-AUC recreational program located right here in southwest Austin is for boys and girls who want to have fun learning soccer fundamentals and playing the game of soccer, no matter their initial skill level. The mission is to organize and promote soccer, educate and encourage the volunteer coaches, instill good sportsmanship, fair play and a playing environment that provides enjoyment among all participants and to offer a variety of soccer instructional programs conducive for all ages to develop under the approval of the United State Soccer Federation. The Lonestar Soccer Club South Office is open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm and they can be reached at 512.899.1049

Child’s Way has extended hours

Small classes let teachers focus on each child’s needs

Now in its 20th year, Child’s Way Creative Learning Center is Oak Hill’s premier preschool. “We strive to enrich the life of each and every child entrusted to our care,” says Rebecca Galindo who founded the school along with Judy Haverlah. “It is our goal to provide a warm, child-centered environment for children.” “All of our teachers are experienced in child care with either a child development certification or a degree in the field of education,” says Haverlah. For the older pre-school students, Child’s Way uses “Big Day” scholastic curriculum, which is also used in Austin public schools, to help prepare their students for elementary school. Spanish is also taught to all children ages 3 1/2 and older at no extra

cost and plans are underway to implement a music program this fall. Child’s Way accepts children as young as 2 months old. All classes are set up with fewer students per teacher than state standards in order to give teachers more opportunity to focus on each child. Extended care both before and after preschool is available for families who need it. Child’s Way also offers an after-school program for Patton Elementary students with AISD bus transportation provided. The school is located at 7212 Oak Meadow Drive, in the heart of Oak Hill. For more information, visit their Facebook page, the website at www.childsway.com or call 2880802 and arrange a tour.

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Piano teacher makes music fun “We are thrilled with how our daughter has progressed this year in her playing and understanding of music theory, ” says mom Colleen Heubaum whose daughter studies with Oak Hill piano teacher Susan Duschatko. “Susie has a “classic” approach to music instruction, which is invisible to the student. She just has fun learning new pieces!” Duschatko has been teaching piano for the past 16 years and her students range in age from 5 to senior citizens. “I teach a core curriculum of theory and ear training plus we add supplementary music to whatever the child’s or family‚’s taste is,” Duschatko explains. Choices for the supplemental music range from pop to jazz to classical and more. “With the younger kids, I encourage parents to stay and observe and even maybe take notes,” Duschatko says. “Parents need to show their child that it means something

to them.” Duschatko places an emphasis on making music fun and will often sing along or play accompaniment. With a degree in Music Elementary Education, Duschatko is a member of the Austin District Music Teachers’ Association (ADMTA), and continues her education by attending workshops in her field, performing in annual recitals, and also studying with her former Texas State professor, Dr. Tim Woolsey. Duschatko has helped many of her students prepare for a variety of piano competitions at the University of Texas. “They always score very high in competition,” she says. ‘Miss Susie’ loves sharing her passion for piano with students of all levels and ages at her home studio in Legend Oaks. More information can be found on her website at susiespianostudio.musicteachershelper.com.

Make your life a little easier and call ahead to Tucci’s Southside Subs to pick up dinner on your way home from a crazy day of backto-school shopping. Tucci’s subs are made with quality Boar’s Head brand deli meats and The New World Bakery bread. The menu features everything from kid’s sandwiches and half-portion options to the mother-of-all subs, their special Southside Gourmet Italian with prosciutto, capicollo, black pepper ham, genoa salami, provolone, veggies and oil, oregano and vinegar. Hot subs like Meatball or Philly Cheesesteak and hot and cold vegetarian options are also on the menu. Tucci’s is owned by Pennsylvania native and proud Italian-American David Tucci who has been making East Coast Italian style subs in

Austin since graduating from UT Austin in 1987. Going independent in 2009, he opened two locations – at the ‘Y’ in Oak Hill near Planet Fitness and on William Cannon at I-35. On any given day you might find him behind the counter at either store helping his friendly staff get the lunch crowd fed. Both Tucci’s locations top Yelp’s list of highest-rated Austin sub shops (number one and number three) with solid four-and-a-half star ratings. If you have not yet tried them, now might be a good time to see why others say “it is absolutely, by far, the BEST sandwich I have ever tasted.” *(from an actual Yelp review). You can call ahead to the Oak Hill location at 512-288-7414 so your order can be waiting for you when you arrive.

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Body shop has deep roots in Oak Hill If you are considering fixing the dings and dents in your car before school gets into full swing, consider taking your vehicle in to Oak Hill Body and Paint. This family-owned body shop is now in their 36th year providing great service to Southwest Austin, while at the same time being great supporters of their community and country. Oak Hill Body and Paint sponsors the “Student Athlete” feature that appears in every issue of the Gazette during the school year. Current owner, Nick Franz, took over from his father Elmo who started the shop back in 1979. For the past three years Nick has been taking soldiers who have been wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan on hunting trips to his deer lease every fall. Besides their longevity in the Oak Hill

community, Oak Hill Body and Paint has some other interesting history connected to it. There are actual bodies buried on the land behind the body shop, which is located on Old Bee Caves Road just a short drive off Highway 290. Oak Hill’s original settler, William D. Glasscock who traveled here from Virginia back in 1846, is buried in the Glasscock II Cemetery on the body shop property. Oak Hill Body and Paint offers comprehensive collision, body repair services, and painting at highly reasonable rates. They will have your vehicle back in tip-top shape with little to no inconvenience or hassle. The Oak Hill Body and Paint team has years of on-thejob experience, and the necessary finesse to complete each and every job to the customer’s absolute satisfaction.

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Academic Therapy Center teaches children to succeed in school ATC helps those with dyslexia and other learning disorders Academic Therapy Center’s founder, Regina Staffa, began her professional life in the newspaper industry but she found a new calling when all three of her own children were diagnosed with dyslexia. “When my oldest son was in first grade at Mills Elementary I couldn’t understand why he was so anxious about school,” she said. It took some time to finally get the diagnosis, but when she did, she started noticing signs of dyslexia in her two younger children as well. All three are now high achieving students. “They understand that they need to work harder in some areas than their friends, so they have a very strong work ethic,” says Staffa. Staffa helped found several organizations at Mills to support both parents and children who were dealing with learning disabilities and she was a finalist for both AISD Tutor of the Year and Volunteer of the Year in 2007 and 2008. She went on to become a Certified Academic Language Therapist and a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist in 2009. Her training extends to other learning disorders including dysgraphia and ADHD/ADD. “I believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn to be academically successfully regardless of learning style or academic challenges‚” says Staffa. “Our philosophy is one day at a time, one child at a time and we strive to make every child responsible, independent and an advocate for their learning success

using the latest scientifically based research programs in reading, writing, handwriting, spelling and study skills.” The center, which recently moved to a new therapeutically-designed location in the Stonegate II complex on West William Cannon, works with children from ages Pre-K through adult in both individual and small group settings based on the child’s individual needs. They provide therapy for children who struggle with reading, have problems with fluency and comprehension, or those dysgraphia, spelling problems or written expression disorders. The therapists at Academic Therapy Center are certified academic language therapists, licensed dyslexia therapists, or students of academic language therapy who use the latest research to provide the best possible outcome for the children they serve. Parents are given guidance on how to support their child at home to get the most out of the therapy. Academy Therapy Center has programs for children as young as four who are struggling with pre-reading skills. They can also help adults. Their website (www.academictherapycenter.com) has more information about their programs in addition to general information about learning disabilities plus a recommended book list. You can call 512330-4222 to learn more and to schedule a consultation.

Order pizza when there’s no time to cook Pizza is one of those go-to meals when life gets hectic, like it always does when school is about to start up. Why not avoid those national chains and order up some great pizza created fresh in Oak Hill? Austin Pizza Garden has been serving up some of the most inventive pizza around for the better part of two decades. Austin Pizza Garden is a family run operation located in Oak Hill’s most historic building, known in an earlier time as the “Old Rock Store”. This building housed many different businesses in the past and dances used to be held in the upstairs room that can also be used for private parties. The ambience makes it worth eating in, but if you can’t, take out is available any time and Austin Pizza Garden does delivery on Saturdays and Sundays. The “Signature Pizzas” include some TexMex inspired options like “Texas Fajita” and

“Seven Layer Tomatillo” plus Italian favorites like the classic Margherita. The “Basilica” is a vegetarian pizza that has walnut pesto sauce as a base instead of tomato sauce. Through September, they are running a back-to-school special with their ad in the Gazette) where you get a free 8” kid’s pizza with a choice of macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, or cheese when you buy a large “Signature Pizza”. The menu also includes stromboli, lasagna, sandwiches and salads. If you are eating in and need help unwinding, APGs $3 premium draft beers include Buckethead IPA which is brewed just up the road at Thirsty Planet Brewing Company. Austin Pizza Garden is located at 6266 Highway 290 West. You can download their menu at www.austin-pizza-garden.com and they are also on Facebook.

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The Children’s Ministry at OHUMC has a lot to offer

It’s that time of year again - back to school season! Everywhere you go, there are sales, specials, and events related to this time of year. At Oak Hill United Methodist Church (OHUMC) they are also ready for another great year and they invite you to join them! On Sunday, August 24, OHUMC will hold our annual Back to School Open House at 10:00 AM in our Children’s Building. Families are invited to meet the teachers, play in fun giveaways, and gather lots of information about the fall classes and events for children. 49 wonderful kids had fun acting in “Life is Good”, this Kids are welcome to bring their backpacks to the “Blessing of year’s Music & Drama Camp. the Backpacks” in the morning worship services at 8:45, 10:00, and 11:15 AM. the children learn about the love of Jesus and There is an active Children’s Ministries pro- laying the foundation for them to come to know gram at Oak Hill UMC, which includes Sunday and embrace their own faith journeys. All of School classes, choirs, an active missions pro- these activities are led by a staff of loving and gram for kids, drama opportunities, seasonal caring adults in a safe and positive environment. celebrations, and more. At Oak Hill UMC, Oak Hill United Methodist Church is not they are growing young disciples. “We believe only a child friendly place, but a church home it is our primary responsibility and our unique for anyone of any age who seeks to be part privilege to bring the heart of the gospel to the of a caring, growing, mission-minded comhearts of children,” says Rev. Suzanne Steves, munity. There are three worship services on Director of Children’s Ministries. Sunday mornings with positive messages and The Children’s Ministries program serves wonderful music. They offer Sunday School, families with children from birth through Bible study classes, fellowship events, and fifth grade. Children at Oak Hill UMC are enrichment opportunities for children, youth, invited to be involved in ministries of worship, and adults. “We’d love for you to come visit and Christian education, missions and outreach, check it out for yourselves. We hope to see you and fellowship and play. at our Back to School events!” says Rev. Steves. From the nursery ministries for the youngest For more information, please visit the church members, through classes, studies, and fun website at oakhillumc.org or contact Rev. Steves events for older children, OHUMC is helping at suzanne@oakhillumc.org.

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Everyone is Welcome! SUNDAYS VIBRANT WORSHIP INSPIRING MUSIC POSITIVE MESSAGE 8:45 a.m. Early Worship Service 10 a.m. Pathways Contemporary Praise Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Recharge Worship Service Oak Hill United Methodist Church is located on Hwy. 290, just west of the Hwy. 290/Hwy. 71 split, (“the Y”) in Oak Hill, directly across from the ACC Pinnacle Campus, at 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX 78736. Visit our website at www.oakhillumc.org.

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Motorcycle riding ‘Angels of Help’ aid local 92 year-old WWII veteran by Dorian de Wind Next time you see, and hear, a bunch of burley guys, sporting black leather jackets emblazoned with all kinds of intriguing patches, roaring down your quiet street on their Harley-Davidson “hogs,” don’t be nervous. These fearsome looking men could be on their way to perform some work for their community—on their way to help out a person in need. That was exactly the case when, on a recent hot and muggy Saturday in Austin, a group of bikers pulled up at the house of 93-year old, World War II veteran, John Tschirhart—a longtime member of Oak Hill VFW Post 4443. Off came their jackets and bandannas and out of their motorcycles and pick-up trucks appeared tools and toolboxes. And off to work they went to build the veteran a nice garden shed. The bikers come from different

walks of life and professions. Dan Bayes was a law enforcement officer. Rob Lewis is a musician. Steve James works for Samsung Austin Semiconductor (SAS). Jeremy Kennard is attending Texas State University, getting his Masters in social work. Max Vasquez served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Kenneth Baldwin is still on active duty with the 36th Infantry Division, 124th Cavalry regiment, and is involved with numerous organizations, including Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4443 in Oak Hill, the American Legion, the National Guard Association of Texas, etc. Regardless of their background and Service, they all have one very important thing in common, perhaps the one thing that truly binds the group together: they are all combat veterans. It is that unique, personal experience and bond that only those who have been in combat can relate

to, that has attracted many of the members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Capital of Texas Chapter 23-7 to join. For Dan Bayes, road name “Eagle,” one of the older members and a Vietnam War veteran who served with the 3rd/187th Infantry, 101st Airborne (Airmobile) Division, the CVMA appealed to him, he says, because in it he can associate with other combat veterans with similar experiences, “even if we cross several generations.” Some of Bayes’ buddies who served with him “around the rice paddies and jungles in Northern I Corps” never made it back home. “They are forever on our minds,” he says. Some 44 years later, Bayes still has moments of grief, regret—even guilt—and frequently asks himself, “could I have done something more, something different?” It is perhaps partly because of this nagging “survivor’s guilt,” but more

Some of CVMA Chapter 23-7 members who came out to build World War II veteran John Tshcirhart’s (bending, center-front) shed. Standing, left to right: Jeremy “Germ” Kennard, Kenneth “TexKen” Baldwin, Dan “Eagle” Bayes, Max “Jedi-Max” Vasquez, Stephen “Edge” James, Justin “Tank” Powell.

on a recent hot and muggy Saturday in Austin, a group of bikers pulled up at the house of 93-year old, World War II veteran, John Tschirhart—a longtime member of Oak Hill VFW Post 4443. important, because of a strong need to “continue to serve” that Bayes joined the CVMA whose stated mission is “to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms.” That is why Chapter 23-7, one of more than 130 CVMA chapters in the nation, came to the home of John Tschirhart, also a member of VFW Post 4443 and a highly decorated B-17 bombardier who flew 35 combat missions in World War II over Nazi-occupied Europe. Some, such as Rob “Lewy” Lewis, “just a Jew-boy from Omaha,” were surprised to hear about Tschirhart’s fascinating action-and romance-packed 20-year military career and about his movie producing ambitions. When asked why he joined the CVMA, Lewis, whose “favorite job” was being a forward observer

in the Army, modestly replies “It’s just a simple, honorable way to serve my country even though I am no longer on active duty.” And oh, by the way, Lewis is also proud of his “Harley” which he loves to ride with his CVMA brothers. But Lewis is even prouder of his son, who served five years in the Army and just recently returned from Afghanistan. “He is the fourth generation in our family to have served in the Army,” Lewis rightly boasts. Equally proud of his family’s military heritage is Stephen “Edge” James, whose father was a decorated Vietnam veteran and an Army retiree, and whose grandfather was a pilot who was shot down over Korea. “And the list goes on, it’s in the DNA,” James says. James himself served more than Continued on page 27

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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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New Life Assembly of God 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin. 78745 (Between Wm. Cannon and Dittmar) Call: (512) 445-5433 Pastor: Charlie Hilburn Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30am; Worship & Children’s Church 10:30am; Prayer and Worship Service 6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Kidtastic! * Missio Dei Youth Ministry * Adult Class newlifeaustin@agchurches.org www.newlifeaustin.org connecting...growing...reaching

Western Hills Church of Christ 6211 Parkwood Drive 892-3532 www.westernhillscoc.com whcc@westernhillscoc.com Sunday Services:9am Bible Classes (all ages),10am Worship (with Children’s Church) Evening - groups & worship alternating weeks Wednesday: 7pm Worship, classes for all ages, 6pm Meal together We have an inspiring and Biblically rich worship service, a very active Youth Ministry and a growing Children’s Ministry! “We are... a place to believe, a place to belong, a place to call home”

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.

COWBOY CHURCH Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 8305 Sharl Cove (slightly south of intersection of Loop 45 and Camp Ben McCulloch Road) (512) 587-2242 Pastor: Jerry Kelley pastor@cowboychurchhc.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.cowboychurchhc.org facebook.com/Cowboy ChurchHC info@cowboychurchhc.org We do things the Cowboy way!

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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HINDU TEMPLE Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple Radha Madhav Dham, 400 Barsana Road, Austin, Texas 78737 (FM 1826, 7 miles from 290 W) 288-7180 Sunday Services: 11:00am- 12:30pm; 7:30-9:30pm Visiting hours: 8:1510am & 3-5pm daily

ISLAM Masjid Ibrahim Islamic Center Religious Services/Youth & Children Activities 1701 W Ben White Blvd. Bldg. #3 512-693-2924 Friday Sermon @ 1:00 PM Mosque open 7 days for 5 daily prayers Check Mosque website for prayer timings and weekend programs www.masjidibrahim.org Email: admin@masjidibrahim.org

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. Bilas Glaeske, interim pastor Services: Sunday Worship— 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Classes for all ages, Sunday— 11:00am¡ www.risensavioraustin.net

METHODIST Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. Pam Sheffield, and Rev. Katy Fitzhugh Services: Sunday 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at the 10 and 11:15am services) 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

NON - DENOMINATIONAL Austin Ridge Southwest 7416 Hwy 71 W, 78735 512-288-8000 Worship services: 9:15 and 11:00 Children’s Ministry: 9:15 and 11:00 Middle/High School 6 pm www.austinridge.org 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: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 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 Minister: Rev. Anna Shouse 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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Letters to the Editor, continued from page 2 no west bound access at Willliam Cannon, customers leaving the local shopping center will be forced to use neighborhood cut-throughs on Escarpment and Convict Hill to drive west to neighborhoods between Highways 290 and 71. Increasingly, they will use residential Scenic Brook Drive, speed bumps and all, as the most practical route between the highways, and quiet Convict Hill Road will become one of the busiest thoroughfares on the southwest fringe of Austin. In contrast, Concept F, developed by a team of community volunteers working with TxDOT engineers, proposed solving these problems by providing two-way frontage roads at the points of highest use by local traffic. Frontage roads would be put down only where they were useful – through traffic going onto the main lanes by providing six to eight more highway entrances than in the CTRMA designs. This would reduce cost and perhaps the need for toll financing. If tolls should be required they would be on the Mopac model, applying to certain lanes rather than building a separate dedicated roadway. Neighborhoods would continue to be connected to each other and to local businesses,

which is a goal my neighborhood would support. The highway planners and community volunteers do agree on one thing – those roads will be congested. While the main lanes whizz toll-paying commuters from Dripping Springs or Johnson City into Austin, local folks will be stuck longer and in worse traffic than today. TxDOT projections show the access roads grinding to a stop as local drivers and toll-avoiding commuters squeeze together into the same space they have today. Oak Hill deserves better. Carol Cespedes

Mandator y utility charge unfairly burdens fixed income seniors Dear Editor, I was wondering how many senior citizens are aware of a charge on utility bills (Community Benefit Charge) which is being added. I was not aware of it until looking at our bill in May 2014. I was informed what it was after calling City of Austin Utilities and told that city council voted it

into effect October 20, 2012. The money is used to help low income and disabled persons pay their bill. I was told we might qualify for assistance if we fit into certain categories (one being Medicare) and it could amount to 60 some dollars. But, after being transferred to another person Medicare was not mentioned as qualifying. I am not looking for a handout; I just want the charge removed from our bill. After talking to City of Austin Utilities, I called the mayor’s office and talked to a lady there about the charge. I was told she would do some investigating and get back with me. I never heard from her again and she turned it over to Joseph Thomas. On June 9, 2014 I talked to him and he sent me an e-mail with city council members’ names. On June 10, 2014 I sent an e-mail to city council members voicing concerns about funds being taken from seniors to help pay others bills. To date, I have not gotten a reply from any of them; they really care about us, huh? I was told the members do not make much salary but after checking I found out they are paid $45,011. I don’t think that is too bad considering some of them also have other jobs.

I talked to the attorney general’s office and was told they can do nothing about the charge because Austin Utilities is a municipality. When we received our bill in June I talked to someone about the utility bill and asked what would happen if I deducted the charge from the total and I was told there would be a late charge. There is still a line on the utility bill where a contribution can be made if you elect to but, apparently they didn’t receive enough donations so city council decided to make it mandatory for us to help others pay their bill. Shame on the city council members who put this charge into effect and take away fixed income money from seniors. We didn’t even get to vote on approval of it. So, I am trying to publicize this unfair charge (I think seniors should be exempt from it) and let others know about it also. I am not looking for a handout but monies being taken from us would certainly help pay our property taxes (which keep going up), medicine, food and supplement insurance premiums (besides Medicare insurance withheld from us). Our Community Benefit Charge for June was $7.49

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values, and priorities for Austin’s recreational and cultural programs based on the public’s feedback. Functioning much like a radio callin show, the Interactive Telephone Town Hall Meeting will simultaneously connect thousands of interested stakeholders with organizational leaders from the comfort of their own home. Everyone is welcome to attend or to call into this meeting. Methods to participate include: In person at the Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center; Online at http://www.atxn.tv: By phone toll free at 888-400-1932 or in Spanish at 888-400-9342: On television at Time Warner Cable – Channel 6 (10.6 without a cable box), Grande Communication – Channel 6 (119.6 without a cable box) or AT&T U-verse – Channel 99; on Twitter: @austintexasgov. Childcare for the Interactive Town Hall Meeting will be provided by Department staff at the meeting site. For more information, please contact Patrick Corona at 512974-9482. Volunteer Deputy Registrar training Tues., Sept. 2, One-hour sessions at 10:30 am, 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Travis County Tax Office, 5501 Airport Boulevard, Austin, TX 78751. Help citizens register to vote by becoming a Volunteer Deputy Registrar. Volunteer Deputy Registrars promote voter registration most commonly at community events and within their own social networks.

They distribute voter registration applications and confirm that all of the applications they provide are completed correctly. They also provide a receipt to show proof of registration and deliver applications to the Voter Registrar within 5 days of completion. To volunteer, you must be age 18 or older and must attend a one-hour training session. During training, you will review the qualifications to become a VDR, learn how to register voters correctly and be officially sworn-in. For more information, visit www. traviscountytax.org or call (512) 854-9473. League of Women Voters Fall Kickoff Event Sunday, Sept. 7, 2:30 - 4:30 pm Tr i n i t y Un i t e d Me t h o d i s t Church Sanctuary, 4001 Speedway The League of Women Voters (LWVAA) invites members and the public to its Fall Kickoff event Hear about planned LWVAA activities for the 2014-15 year and get involved. Evan Smith, CEO and editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune, will speak about the state of the political scene in Texas - covering such topics as the 2014 primary election results, the current state of the political parties in Texas, whether political platforms influence voters’ decisions, and other matters that

may impact voter turnout such as photo ID, gender issues, and money in elections. Smith spent more than a decade as editor of the Texas Monthly, co-founded the Texas Tribune (a nonprofit, non-partisan public media organization), and hosts “Overheard with Evan Smith,” a weekly interview program that airs on PBS stations across the country. The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area is a nonpartisan, all-volunteer organization that promotes civic participation and education in all aspects of our democracy. Membership in the League is open to both men and women. For more information, visit www. lwvaustin.org. For more information, email lwvaustin@lwvaustin.org or call 512-451-6710. LCRA accepting applications for regional councils LCRA is accepting applications through August for membership on its four Regional Councils, groups of volunteers who provide an important link between LCRA and the communities it serves. Regional Council members meet several times a year to discuss regional topics involving LCRA services in their communities. Members pass along information from council meetings to their lo-

cal communities to provide a clear, accurate understanding of issues related to LCRA. The Regional Councils include the following LCRA service areas: Upper Basin: Bandera, Gillespie, Hamilton, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills and San Saba counties; Central Basin: Blanco, Burnet, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties; Mid-Basin: Bastrop, Caldwell, Comal, DeWitt, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lavaca and Lee counties; Lower Basin: Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Matagorda, Waller, Washington and Wharton counties. Members serve two- or four-year terms and must agree to attend at least six meetings a year. Each council includes up to 30 members. LCRA strives to appoint members who represent diverse interests, including property ownership, community leadership, recreation, the environment and agriculture. The LCRA Board of Directors will appoint members to the Regional Councils in late fall. Applications are available at LCRA. org/regionalcouncils or http://bit. ly/lcrarcap. The deadline for submitting an application is Aug. 31. For more information, or to submit an application via phone instead of online, contact James Wells at 800776-5272, Ext. 3265.

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Neighbors to the rescue as fire displaces Westcreek residents Continued from p. 3

door to the garage saw flames. Unable to stop the fire, Rish ran to the duplex next door. Resident Laurie Johnson said, “My son, Landon, and I were napping upstairs and I heard someone pounding on the door. When I came downstairs, my neighbor Jeremy was sitting on my porch, and he said his house was on fire. I looked over at the house and saw flames shooting out of the garage.” Johnson’s cousin, Logan Estep, lives across the street. He ran over and, after seeing that they were okay, took the youngster while Johnson grabbed a few things from her home. She said, “The smoke was so thick you couldn’t see my car from the front door. I grabbed my shoes, purse and phone and I went across the street to their place.” Johnson could only watch and wait, hoping the fire didn’t spread. Two neighbors grabbed garden hoses, attempting to contain the blaze until AFD firefighters arrived minutes later. Rish and his roommate sat in shock on a neighbor’s lawn, dully watching as flames ate through their home. Although classified as a first-alarm fire, several Austin Fire Department fire engines arrived, as did one from the Oak Hill Fire Department that responded through the Automatic Aid response. Explained Oak Hill Fire Chief Jeffrey J. Wittig of his firefighters, “They were there for about an hour and were filling the role of the rapid intervention crew—a team of firefighters designed to be standing by ready to make a rescue should a firefighter become trapped, disoriented or otherwise incapacitated.” Anxious neighbors watched, thankful for the recent rains and little or no wind. Perhaps one other stroke of luck was the greenbelt entrance next to the Rish residence. While other buildings on the street stand about 15 feet apart with wooden fences in between, the utility vehicle access to the greenbelt meant more distance to the next unit— and no wooden fence for fuel. Still, firefighters hosed down the tall grass in the greenbelt behind the burning unit, denying the fire that added source of fuel. Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters checked the monoxide levels in

Johnson’s duplex to ensure the air quality was safe. As the sky deepened into evening, one by one the fire engines left. But one engine stayed behind, the firefighters keeping watch overnight for hot spots. After the drama, anxiety and sadness of the afternoon, several residents commented on the comfort they found in the hum of the fire engine’s generator during the night, knowing Austin Fire Department personnel were standing watch. An American Red Cross representative was on site within minutes. According to Bristel Bowen, Regional Director of Communications of the Central Texas Region of the American Red Cross, “In the case of the fire on Cana Cove, a Red Cross volunteer actually lived on the same street and saw the fire, so she checked with the fire department and they confirmed that we should send volunteers to help the affected families. We then dispatched a Disaster Action Team (DAT) responder to meet with the families. He also lived close by and was able to arrive very quickly.” The American Red Cross provided comfort kits and financial assistance for lodging, food and clothing to the two affected families. Added Bowen, “This response is a good example of why we work so hard to recruit and train volunteers all across the Central Texas area, because it empowers neighbors to help their neighbors and allows help to arrive quickly for those who need it.” In that same vein of “neighbors helping neighbors,” two board members of the Westcreek Neighborhood Association (WNA) went to the skeletal remains of the duplex Sunday morning to offer help. WNA president Jennifer Voss said, “One of the residents was there with the duplex owners and they were very grateful for all the neighbors who were coming by and trying to help. They were very welcoming to us and truly appreciated our offer to assist them.” Voss said the immediate concern was to help the victims with basic needs: lodging, food, clothing, toiletries. To that end, they are collecting money and gift cards. Emails were sent out to those in the neighborhood to solicit help. “As we find out more family needs (clothing sizes, home items, etc.), we will let neighbors know how they can help

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TxDOT presents preferred alternative for SH-45 SW Continued from p. 1

majority of the people that live in that area have wanted for so long,” Jones said. “This will be the most environmentally sound road in the state.” If constructed, SH 45 SW will be built over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. Water quality measures would include early installation of permanent water quality features, filtered construction runoff and prevention of natural drainage from mixing with construction runoff. An independent environmental compliance manager will also be on-site. But Austin City Council member Laura Morrison said it’s too early to know the full effect the road’s construction would have on the environmentally sensitive Edward Aquifer recharge zone. “The environmental impact of SH45 really cannot be assessed when there’s missing critical scientific information. The (Environmental Impact Statement) is premature without the currently underway city of Austin drip study of the Flint Wood cave subsurface drainage basin and the survey of karst features,” Morrison said. “It’s imperative that the environmental impact be based on valid, scientific and engineering data. I agree with our city manager, who recently wrote a letter to TxDOT urging TxDOT to withdraw and then reissue based on adequate science.” Clay Huckaby, fire chief with the Buda Fire Department, said the construction of SH 45 SW would help improve response times of emergency vehicles traveling from Hays County to Austin area hospitals. Huckaby said patients from Hays County are often transported to Austin hospitals, where more advanced procedures are available. “We’d like to see this road built to add a little bit of help to our response times to local area hospitals. Currently, we are having to use Interstate 35 as our only local route to Austin, or Manchaca Road to Brodie Lane or South First. During high traffic times on I-35 sometimes our response times are extremely high,” Huckaby said. “With the road being built it will allow us quicker access and easier access to provide patient care and mobility to hospitals in the

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Motorcycle riding ‘Angels of Help’ aid local 92 year-old WWII veteran Continued from p. 17 20 years in the U.S. Army, one of his tours of duty was a combat tour in Iraq. Doing community work is nothing new to James. As a Drill Sergeant at Ft. Gordon, Georgia, James organized over 3,000 man-hours of community service with new recruits, helping elderly veterans, handicapped kids, and burn victims. Even in combat, James used whatever “free time” there was to visit injured soldiers and civilians at the makeshift hospital at his Forward Operating Base. On one of those visits, James was left with an indelible impression when he saw a little Iraqi girl—herself covered in bandages, probably because of burns—walking from bunk to bunk, talking, holding hands, and singing to every patient there. James recalls, “She didn’t care about her own injuries. She was there every time I visited, even after she was no longer a patient. One of the last times I saw her she was sitting next to a blinded American soldier. His whole head was wrapped. She was holding his hand and was singing to him.” James concludes, “After meeting her, there is no doubt in my mind that angels exist.” And angels do exist. In the form of veterans “Lewy,” “Eagle,” “Edge” and of Justin “Tank” Powell, Jeremy “Germ” Kennard, Kenneth “TexKen” Baldwin, Adams “Farbs” Farabaugh—all members of CVMA Chapter 23-7, who came out on that hot Saturday in July to help another veteran. World War II veteran John Tschirhart appreciatively and appropriately called these men—“fearsome looking men” with hearts of gold—“Angels of Help.” And they certainly are. Thank you CVMA Chapter 23-7 and may you always keep “the shiny side up and the rubber side down.” Dorian de Wind is a retired U.S. Air Force Officer and former aerospace/ defense executive.

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