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December 6, 2012 Volume 17, No. 50 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
AISD: south high school should be magnet school by Ann Fowler
Gszette: Will Atkins
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Sunset Valley Mayor Rose Cardona and State Rep. Paul Workman, along with other officials, cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the MoPac/US. 290 Interchange.
Final flyover opens at MoPac and Hwy. 290 AUSTIN - As part of a regional partnership, the City of Austin together with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and State officials announced Wednesday the completion of the final flyover bridge at MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) and U.S. 290. Texas Department of Transportation Austin District Engineer Greg Malatek joined Mayor Lee Leffingwell, and other officials in the grand opening ceremony. “Starting today, travelers through this corridor using the new
flyovers will shave off nearly 8 minutes a day from their commute through this intersection,� said Mayor Leffingwell. The flyover bridges now connect northbound MoPac to eastbound 290, and westbound 290 to southbound MoPac. “The completion of this project is a testament to our partners working together with a regional vision to achieve much needed mobility improvements,� said State Senator Kirk Watson, who See FINAL on page 26
AUSTIN - AISD officials say any new south Austin high school should be a specialized magnet school, but many area residents say the priority should be a southwest Austin high school to relieve overcrowded conditions at Bowie High School. Nearly 100 people showed up at Bowie High School on November 29 to voice opinions on a new high school in south Austin. Dr. Pauline Dow, Austin Independent School District (AISD) Chief Academic Officer, told the group that currently no academic magnet high school programs exist in South Austin. A goal of the district’s strategic plan is to provide advanced academic courses at every school, providing more opportunities for students to participate in programs such as technology, athletics and languages. One attendee said, “Scratch the whole fancy school thing. Let’s just get another high school in South Austin.� AISD Administrative Supervisor Rhonda Boyer explained the choices attendees at a new South Austin high school would have: t 4DFOBSJP *OUFSOBUJPOBM #BDDBSee AISD on page 26
Residents voice opinions on a new high school in south Austin
Gazette: Ann Fowler
Dr. Pauline Dow, AISD Chief Academic Officer, said that currently no academic magnet high school programs exist in South Austin.
Oak Hill Fire Dept. gets top honor by Ann Fowler OAK HILL - On Monday, December 3, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts recognized Travis County Emergency Services District #3/Oak Hill Fire Department for its online financial transparency. It is the first ESD in Texas to be so recognized. The Comptroller’s office established a Leadership Circle program spotlighting local governments that:
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level awarded by the Comptroller’s Office. ESD #3 President Edd New said, “Making financial information openly available to our taxpayers in easily accessed form via the internet we feel is a natural extension of our fiduciary responsibility as a Board of Commissioners. We are pleased the Comptroller of Public Accounts’ new Transparency in Government See OAK HILL on page 26
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December 6-December 19, 2012
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Now in its 17th year, the Oak Hill Gazette is locally owned and is published every other Thursday. With a circulation of 7.500, it is home delivered to over 5,000 homes in Southwest Austin and is sold in stands for 50¢.
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Lady Bird Johnson honored with special stamp at Wildflower Center The achievements of Lady Bird Johnson were commemorated this week with the dedication of the Lady Bird Johnson souvenir Forever stamps sheet. The ceremony honoring the former First Lady took place at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin in Southwest Austin. The stamps are available at Post Offices in Texas and the Washington, DC metropolitan area. They can also be purchased at usps.com/stamps, or by calling 800-STAMP24. To learn more about Lady Bird Johnson, centennial-related events, and to download photos and view a video, visit ladybirdjohnson.org. “Lady Bird Johnson changed the face of America — literally,” said U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors Chairman Thurgood Marshall, Jr. “She believed we had a responsibility to our environment to restore what had been damaged — and to remember what had been neglected. That’s why she led campaigns to clean up our cities and urged more Americans to visit national parks. One of her proudest achievements was the Highway Beautification Act. She was so vocal in her support for the legislation that it became known as ‘Lady Bird’s Bill.’” Joining Marshall in dedicating the stamps were the First Lady’s daughters Luci Baines Johnson and Lynda Johnson Robb; additional family members included granddaughters Lucinda Robb, Nicole Nugent Covert, Catherine Lewis Robb and Rebekah Nugent McIntosh. Also
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Rise of the smart phone zombies by Leslie Tourish
Dear Leslie, Help! I am in competition for my husband’s attention, and it’s not another woman. It’s his smartphone. He has his head buried in this thing no matter what is going on around him. Everywhere we go he flips his phone out and begins checking his emails and websites. I have told him how I feel ignored when I’m with him, but his attention keeps going back to the screen. He justifies it by saying he has to keep up with information, especially for his work. Really? I don’t buy that his employer wants him chained to the device 24/7. It came to a head between us this weekend when I asked him to watch our two children, both under the age of four, for one hour while I tried to get some work done upstairs. I walked in the living room about halfan-hour later and found him staring at his phone while one child was pulling cereal boxes off the pantry and ripping the tops off to get herself a snack. The younger child was playing behind the couch where my husband was sitting, thank heavens not chewing on an electrical cord. Taking in the scene, I asked him where our son was and my husband looked around, baffled and clueless! He had no idea what the kids were doing while he was checking his fantasy football updates, but said that since the house is safe, they’re safe. We went around and around on this issue of him checking out, but he refused to see my point. Small children need big adults to supervise
them, so now I feel resentful that I can’t trust him enough to get a break even under my own roof. I wanted to take that stupid “smart” phone and place it where Steve Jobs never intended it to go. What do I do? Normally he’s a good parent and husband, but his growing addiction to that device is putting a 4G wedge between us.
closer to the way gambling hooks us by what is called “variable ratio reinforcement.” Like the rush we get playing the slot machines in Vegas when we almost get the three cherries lined up in a row. We open up our email with anticipation because we never know what we’re going to get. And it probably is less stressful than chasSigned, ing toddlers around and Can’t decide who to give prying the Rice Krispies the boot boxes out of their hands. But there’s the key. Learned happiness. If Dear Can’t Decide, your husband has the Hold back on giving ability to derive enjoyeither your husband or ment from checking his phone the old heavehis tweets, he can also ho. Pandora ’s Box of relearn how to resist the Leslie Tourish technological gadgets has urge to grab the phone long since left the room to fly off and if he gets triggered by boredom or multiply, so there’s no turning back frustration. It might be helpful to ask time. However it doesn’t mean you your husband what his values are, can’t set some guidelines with your such having a real relationship with husband, especially if he’s watching you and the children. Then together the kids. It might help to sit down set some guidelines. If the phone in when you’re both calm and look at his pocket acts as a trigger, ask him the big picture. to leave it somewhere where he can’t If he’s becoming dependant on see it. When he feels the needs to his smartphone, then he has lots of automatically go for the phone, he growing company. There is a “psy- can also learn how to redirect his choactive” aspect to computer tech- thoughts and energies. While it nology because it can alter mood and may be interesting and comfortable create pleasurable feelings. One of to go cyber, there is a peace in being the ways we can get hooked by our able to power down the gadgets and devices is through email because have real, human interaction—it’s we get the instant reward of (usu- probably far more rewarding in the ally) fun, informative, or enjoyable long run. messages. We feel connected to the outside world in a contained, safe Leslie Tourish is a Licensed Profesmanner. But this habit is actually sional Counselor in private practice in Dripping Springs, Texas. Please send questions and comments to leslie@leslietourish.com or visit at www.leslietourish.com. Phone: (512) 695-1660.
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About the Austin Animal Center Austin Animal Center, the largest municipal animal shelter in Central Texas, provides shelter to 23,000 animals annually and services to Austin/Travis County. This facility accepts stray and owned animals regardless of age, health, species or breed. The goal is to place all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoptions, foster care or rescue partner groups. Animal Services has numerous programs and partnerships designed to help pets in the shelter, in the community and in your home.
ASPCA urges “No Pet Store Puppies” this Holiday Season The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), as part of its national “No Pet Store Puppies” campaign, today announced with a newly released poll conducted by Edge Research that 37 percent of Americans, roughly 88 million people, plan to buy a gift for a pet this holiday season. Based on the number of pet gift shoppers and an average spending of $30 per person, Americans could spend more than $2.5 billion on pets during this year’s holiday season. The ASPCA is urging consumers to help fight puppy mill cruelty by refusing to shop at pet stores and on websites that sell puppies. “Most pet store puppies come from puppy mills,” said Cori Menkin, senior director of the ASPCA Puppy Mills Campaign. “The holidays are one of the busiest times of year for pet stores, and unfortunately, many consumers are unaware they are supporting the inhumane puppy mill industry by shopping for anything at stores and websites selling puppies. Supporting these businesses only serves to perpet-
uate animal suffering.” According to the new research, 87 percent of consumers plan to conduct their pet gift shopping at retail stores, rather than online. Unfortunately, 59 percent of pet gift shoppers would consider buying gifts at a store that also sells puppies—meaning some of that $2.5 billion in revenue may be supporting the puppy mill industry. As part of its No Pet Store Puppies campaign, the ASPCA is releasing a new holiday video called “Puppies Are Not Toys,” and encourages viewers to share the video with their social networks, thereby raising awareness about the connection between pet store puppies and puppy mills. Operators of puppy mills breed dogs in unsanitary, overcrowded conditions where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs. The ASPCA believes that consumer action is a critical element in the fight against puppy mills. Urging consumers not to shop for anything—including puppies Continued on next page
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The Word from Oak Hill by Mike Jasper The word from Oak Hill is... Trax. As in short for Harold L. Traxler, Scenic Brook neighborhood bon vivant and man about town, but better known to most area residents as the older gentleman who plays all those scratch-off tickets at the Scenic Brook convenience store. Yes, he’s got a system. And no, he hasn’t been behind the counter of the Scenic Brook store scratching tickets all his life. His background is in electrical engineering, first as a senior master sergeant in the Air Force and later as the superintendent of the undergraduate electrical engineering labs at the University of Texas. He worked the latter for 18 years, but when he retired in 1989 he got credit for 23. “I bought five years with my good military time,� Traxler says. “Of course, all my military time was good.� Back to his scratch-off hobby. He became a permanent fixture at the Scenic Brook store when he hit a
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scratcher for $25,000 and caught was severe hearing loss, due to the the bug. relentless sound of jet engines. “I play about $1,000 every month, “You were too macho to wear but I don’t lose $1000 every month,� earplugs back then,� Traxler says. he says. The 79-year old has lived in the It keeps him busy, especially during Scenic Brook neighborhood since the last two years when he became 1971 and remembers when the a widower after his wife of 57 years, biggest traffic problem was the Barbara, passed away from pancre- early morning sun in your eyes. He atic cancer. said it only took him 20 “She was from minutes to get to work Newcastle, Indiana, I at UT. was from Greenville, Now it takes him Mississippi, and we about five minutes to met in New Mexico,� get to the Scenic Brook Traxler says. convenience store. In the Air Force, he “I played for free today, spent some time with because I won $220 on the aliens in Roswell, two tickets,� Traxler New Mexico, five says. “I don’t win every years in Del Rio, month, but I won $1000 Mike Jasper Texas, and another in August, September five years in Shreveport, Louisiana and October. November wasn’t so where he was voted Airman of the good.� Year in 1966. Perhaps December will be kinder. “They made me Shreveport’s t t t ‘Colonel For A Day’ because of Sadly, I now have to turn to the that,� he says. next topic, the neighbor in the The only downside to the Air Force Continued on page 17
“No Pet Store Puppies� this Holiday Season Continued from p. 7
and supplies—at stores that sell puppies is an effective way to stop the demand for puppy mill dogs. “Consumers who purchase a puppy from a pet store or website run the risk of taking home an unhealthy puppy in addition to the likelihood of supporting a cruel industry,� Menkin added. “We urge anyone looking for a new pet this holiday season to adopt a loving animal from a shelter so that the puppy mill
industry becomes unsustainable.� To learn more about the ASPCA’s No Pet Store Puppies campaign and to sign the pledge, visit www. NoPetStorePuppies.com. About the ASPCAŽ Founded in 1866, the ASPCAŽ (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsŽ) is the first animal welfare organization in North America and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals.
More than two million supporters strong, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. For more information, please visit www.ASPCA.org, and be sure to follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
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Gazette Student Athlete Spotlight sponsored by Oak Hill Body & Paint Amanda Martinez by Patrick Olson
Having been in the top ten percent of her class since the sixth grade, Amanda Martinez continues to prepare for a college education. Starting in the backcourt for the Lady Cougar basketball team, she competes for successful shots and quick steals. “As a basketball player, she is very reliable and steady,” Crockett coach Jennifer Shuttlesworth said of this week’s Female Student Athlete of the Week. “In the classroom, she is the same. She makes very good grades while balancing volleyball, basketball, track, and other extra-curricular activities.” Martinez attended Odom
Amanda Martinez, Crockett Elementary before moving up to Bedichek Middle School where she also played volleyball, soccer and ran track. At Crockett, she Continued on page 22
Cole Carper by Patrick Olson
Photo: Sarah Weeks
Action from the Austin High Maroons’ win over Connally last Friday.
Boys basketball season off and running by Patrick Olson
Austin High 57, Connally 53 Down by three points at the half, the Maroons drained 14 of 15 shots at the free throw line, and Austin High defeated Connally 57-53 Friday evening. “I’ve been practicing my free throws all week,” said Dorian
Parks after the 6’3” senior guard sank a pair of shots at the charity stripe to seal the victory. “I knew it was going to come down to this.” Cole Carper’s two free throws gave Austin High a 43-40 advantage early in the fourth quarter. Parks made a three-point play with a successful
drive to the bucket and one free throw, extending the Maroon lead to 48-42. With Matt Jones working at point guard, Carper took a pass from Jones and connected with a shot on an interior penetration. “He’s our floor general,” Maroon coach Continued on page 21
At 6’5” 205 lbs., Cole Carper brings a physical presence to the Austin High boys’ basketball team. “He’s a versatile player that can play inside and outside,” said coach Andy Dudney of this week’s Male Student Athlete of the Week. “He’s doing an awesome job in the classroom, as he takes academics seriously.” Born in Austin, Cole attended Trinity Episcopal before arriving at Austin High. He broke his ankle in a trampoline accident, but recovered and elevated to the varsity squad last year. Carper helped the Maroons earn three victories at a tournament recently in Dallas. “We beat Highland Lakes, Ennis and Midlothian, but lost to Highland Park,” Carper said. U.S. History instructor Mr. Nichols is Cole’s favorite teacher
Cole Carper, Austin at Austin High. “He is really nice and is a really great teacher,” Carper added. During the off season, Carper Continued on page 22
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Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events
sentation. On the third Thursday of every month. Free. Food pantry doSundays nations are welcomed. 7pm at New Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog Live Jazz Brunch- 10am-2pm. Pond Lane in Dripping Springs. For Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 more info call 858-2024. W., 78737. 301-4648. www.nuttybrown.com. Third Thursday at The Blantonfree evening of art and activities. Tessy Lou Williams & The Shotgun 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos Stars- 3pm at Poodie’s Hilltop and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., blantonmuseum.org/. Spicewood. No cover. Fridays Mondays Friday night Dance Club- w/ Charles Thibodeaux and the Western bands and a Pot Luck Austin Cajun Aces- 6:30pm at break. 7:30pm-10pm at South Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Austin Activity Center, 3911 Lane. 282-2586. Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50. Texas Songwriters Showcase - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.
Tuesdays Brennen Leigh -7pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. Open Mic Night with Jon Burkland- 6-9pm at Hill’s Cafe, 4700 S. Congress, 78745. 8519300.
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
Saturdays Arena Rock Sing A-long - 10pm The screenings on August 16th and 23rd will feature a special pre-show performance of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody by Ruby Rico Productions. at the Alamo Draft House on Slaughter Lane
New Events November 23 - December 23 The Santaland Diaries - Austin’s favorite irreverent elf returns in the 15th edition of Sedaris’ hysterical tale elfin’ woe. Zach Whisenhunt Stage 202 South Lamar 476-0541 December 5 - 30
Sunday, December 9
A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Music of Vince Guaraldi - 4pm and 6pm Austin Chamber Music Center brings you all the music from this holiday classic and more performed live! Antone’s, 213 West 5th Street 454-0026 www.austinchambermusic.org Groundwork Music Orchestra Annual Holiday Concert - 10:30 - 11:30am Donation proceeds will go toward providing free and low cost music classes in several area preschools, as well as songwriting workshops and enrichment classes in AISD elementary schools . Cherrywood Coffee House (1400 E. 38th 1/2). groundworkmusic.org. December 11 - 16 Billy Elliot - The Musical is the joyous celebration of one boy’s journey to make his dreams come true. Bass Concert Hall 2350 Robert Dedman Drive General Info:512.471.2787 Ticket info 512.471.1444 Saturday, December 15
Conversation Cafe- Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics. Every third Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.. Free and open to the public. 512974-9900 / cityofaustin.org/library. Classes and meditation- with Western Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Ingchug. Every Sunday at 9:30am at Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745. Everyone welcome. Spiritual counselling by appointment. Call for free brochure. 916-4444. meditationinaustin.org. Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas Chapter- Meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Westlake Barnes & Noble bookstore, corner of Loop 360 and Bee Cave Road,. www. hotxsinc.org. VFW Post 4443 meeting- Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost. The Oak Hill Rotary Club- meets every Thurs. at noon at Cannoli Joe’s, 4715 Hwy. 290 Wes. More info at 288-8487/ oakhillrotary.org.
The Peacemakers- 10pm at Evan- White Christmas - This holiday geline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. your dreams come true when the beloved movie musical turns 282-2586. ZACH into a winter wonderland. Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown Topfer theater 202 South Lamar Holiday Show - 8pm Join Texas Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free. 476-0541 country music’s first couple for their Thursdays annual holiday show at the historic December 6 - 16 Paramount Theatre. 713 Congress KGSR Unplugged At The Grove Bah Humbug in the Barrio! Avenue 474-1221 -every Thursday evening through Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sept 6th. Join KGSR every Thurs- Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Rollins Sunday, Dec 16 - Sunday, Dec 23 day for 23 consecutive weeks at Theatre at the Long Center for the Shady Grove on Barton Springs Performing Arts. Admission is $20; Austin Trail of Lights - This year’s Road for one of Austin’s longest $15 for students and seniors. For events include numerous performrunning free concert series. tickets and information visit www. ers — dancers, singers, musicians and carolers — with themes every Karaoke- at Boomerz Nightclub, teatrovivo.org. night, including Heritage Night, 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373. December 8 - 23 School Spirit Night and Military Appreciation. Snacks will be available, Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons including hot chocolate, cider and / Jesse Dayton- 6pm / 9:15pm / bites from local food trailers. Zilker 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 Park S. Lamar. 442-6189.
“Thirsty Thursday” gatheringPoems and songs will be shared in a round robin, open mic atmosphere following the featured pre-
Ongoing Events Sahaja Yoga Meditation- Free and open to all. Ongoing programs every Saturday. Austin Recreation Center, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd. For information call 828.0129 or visit austinsahajayoga.org. 11am12pm.
Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Waterloo Ice House, Southpark Meadows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. waterlooicehouse.com.
Open Mic with your host, Garett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W Hwy 290
Community Clubs & Events
Wednesday, December 19 The Nutcracker - 7:30pm | Dec 8, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 2pm | Dec 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 Join Ballet Austin as it commemorates the Golden Anniversary production of Austin’s premier holiday classic, at The Long Center 701 West Riverside Drive 474-5664
The Manhattan Transfer - 8pm Performing an evening of familiar and well-loved holiday classics. Bass Concert Hall 2350 Robert Dedman Drive General Info:512.471.2787 Ticket info 512.471.1444
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. Steeped in Books- Informal talk and tea every Tuesday through May 25 from 2-3:30pm at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.. Free and open to public. 512-892-6680 / www.cityofaustin.org/library.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group- 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. The South Austin Christian Women’s Club- sponsors a luncheon with an entertaining program every second Wednesday of the month from 11:30-1pm at Onion Creek Club. For info / reservations and free child care please call 288-4033. Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team- meets fourth Wednesday of the month at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www.ohnpct.org. MOMS Club of Austin - Southwest Oaks- Social and support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Meet new friends, and enjoy a guest speaker. Monthly meeting at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 W Hwy 290. 10am on the last Thursday of every month. For more info, email momsclubswoaks@gmail.com. Southwest Networking Group (SWING)- meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 482-9026 or 921-4901. Thursdays. South Austin AARP Chapter 2426- Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 9:30-11:30am at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Thursdays of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www. southaustinaarp.org. OHPEN Meeting- (Oak Hill Planning and Environmental Network). 7pm at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor boardroom. All welcome. Every month on second Thursday. For more info call Beki at 658-2599.. OHBPA Meeting- (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association). Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at Jack Allen’s Kitchen, 7720 US Hwy 71 West, Austin. $15. ohbpa.org. Retired Austin Travelers- a group for people who love to travel. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM,in the Oak Hill Library at 5124 Convict Hill Road.. ratsonline.org. Creative Arts Society - Meets
on first Wed. of month (except Jan.,July, Aug.) at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor, faculty lounge. 6pm networking. 7pm program. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. www.creativeartssociety.org 288-0574.
New Events December 8 - January 2 Holiday Window Walk - Students from UT, St. Edward’s University, and Texas State University have submitted elaborate window designs in order to compete for over $8000 in scholarships generously provided by Silicon Labs and The Downtown Austin Alliance. 2ND Street District Saturday, December 8 Timeless Christmas - 6 - 9pm LBJ National Historical Park will have an open house all decked out for a Christmas celebration in the 1920’s and the 1860’s 200 E. Elm Street, Johnson City, TX 830-8687128 ext 244 Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 8 - 9 Southwest Christian Church Christmas Festival - 5:30pm Enjoy our Christmas light display, live nativity, ornament making, smoores, hot chocolate, cider, hay ride, and so much more.... ...and don’t forget to have your picture taken with Santa! 10500 Old Manchaca Rd. Be sure to check event website before heading out. www. swccaustin.org Wednesday, December 12
Annual Blue Santa Toy Drive 6:30 - 10pm Austin Carriage will exchange a new unwrapped gift for Blue Santa for each passenger to receive a FREE carriage ride. The rides are about 10 to 15 minutes long depending on the demand. We will be using up to three carriages to try to minimize the wait time. Central Downtown Fire Station at 5th and Trinity Saturday, December 15 The Festival of Carols - 2 - 5pm The festival will showcase the talents of local elementary choirs singing holiday songs. Come listen to the yuletide music, while enjoying refreshments, kids’ crafts and activities and the opportunity to take a holiday family portrait in the historic house. French Legation Museum 802 San Marcos St. 4728180
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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 and
Social Club” Specializing in adventure 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 . 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 com-
fortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. Info contact: jeanneffia@ gmail.com
New Events
Saturday, December 8 Color Me RAD 5K - 10am Travis Co. Expo Center 314 West Eleventh Street Saturday, December 15
Ongoing Events Second Saturdays are for Families - $7 per family; $5 Member families. Noon-4pm at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@ amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. 512-495-9224 / www. amoa.org.
New Events November 15th thru December
Santa’s On His Way - Meet Santa and take your own pictures for free! Come by on the 15th from 6 - 9pm for the Annual Tree Lighting and At Austin Children’s Museum: Santa’s arrival with lots of other fesCommunity Night - Come out and tivities. Hill Country Galleria info@ play EVERY Wednesday night at hillcountrygalleria.com 12700 Hill 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime Country Blvd. 263-0001 and a variety of hands-on activities. Themed stories, songs, and ac- Saturday, December 8 tivities. Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, Holiday Open House - Noon - 5pm 1pm & 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Ev- live music, snacks and fun for all ery Mon.. For kids 3 & under & ages. Hampton Branch Library at their caregivers. Storytimes 9:30 & Oak Hill 5125 Convict Hill Rd. | 51211am; Sing-a-long 10:30am at Aus- 974-9900 tin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 472-2499 / ausinkids.org. NOEL, An Original Holiday Musical - 2pm magical Christmas adStorytime - Tuesdays & Wednes- venture down Candy Cane Lane with spectacular dance numbers, days at the Hampton Library, 5125 vibrant costumes and familiar holiConvict Hill Rd. Toddler at 10:15 day melodies. The perfect holiday am, Preschool (ages 3-5) at 11am. treat for all ages!. LifeAustin, 8901 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co W. Hwy 71, 512-291-2179 Adults $15, Children $12 Alamo Kids Club - 10:45am On the last Saturday of the month, the Saturday & Sunday, Dec 8 - 9 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the Austin Chronicle, Ain’t It Cool News Holiday Lghting Extravaganza and Big Brothers Big Sisters put on 6 - 9pm holiday lighting event with of luminarias and tree free screenings for children and Toy thousands lights, including a laser-bedecked
New Events
Tuesday, December 11
Thursday, December 6
Mayeux & Broussard - 6:30pm Sons of Fathers - 8:30pmPoodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183
James Bullard - 4pm Jerry Kirk - 10pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318
Andrew Hardin - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586
Friday, December 7
TJ Bonta - 6-8pm Chaparral w/ Jeff Hughes - 9pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189
Tuesday, December 11 12 Gifts of Christmas - 7:30pm fun for the whole family, one-night event will bring the wonder of the season to life with the help of incredible story-tellers, award-winning musicians, a comic sensation and more. Cinemark Southpark Meadows 9900 S Interstate 35 Ste N Saturday, December 15
No Bad Days - Open Mic hosted by BB Morse - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 Thursday, December 13
Two Tons of Steel - 9:15pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 4426189
Manzy Lowry - 7pm Hills Cafe 4700 S. Congress 851.9300 Sunday, December 16 Katie Holmes Trio - Sunday Brunch at the Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 Monday, December 17 Texas Songwriters Showcase George Ensle hosts Bo Porter - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183
Paul Glasse - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 Down Home - 6pm Jerry Kirk - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318
Shad Blair - 7pm Hills Cafe 4700 S. Congress 851.9300 Saturday, December 8 Billy Mata - 9:30pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189 Down Home - 7pm Cord Carpenter - 9pm The Possum Posse - 11pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 Hot Club Soda doing holiday tunes - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 Jaleyn Lucas - 7pm Hills Cafe 4700 S. Congress 851.9300 Sunday, December 9 Danielle Reich Trio - Sunday Brunch at the Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994
Sunset Valley Boys - 6-8pm Mike & the Moonpies - 9pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189 No Bad Days - Open Mic hosted by Andrea Marie - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318
The Kim Kafka Trio - 6:30pm Mimi’s Cafe 12613 Galleria Circle 263-9731
Thursday, December 20
Friday, December 14 Charlie Terrell and the Murdered Johns - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 Cornell Hurd - 9:15pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189 Chad Johnson Band - 9pm Cord Carpenter - 9pm Jake Kellen- 11pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 $7
Danny Britt - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 Gorf Morlix - Amelia K Spicer 9pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318
Jon Burklund - 7pm Hills Cafe 4700 S. Congress 851.9300
Soul Wagon - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994
Saturday, December 15
Friday, December 21 Mike Barfield - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 Gary P. Nunn - 9:15pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189
Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces - 6:30pm Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 Texas Songwriters Showcase hosted by George Ensle 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183
Floyd Domino and Redd Volkaert - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586
Ava Arenella - 7pm Doing some Christmas carols at the Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994
Monday, December 10
Snow Day - 12pm-4pm. It’s guaranteed to snow at the Hill Country Galleria. Join us as we play in the snow, build snow men, make snow angels, you get the idea! Hill Country Galleria info@hillcountrygalleria. com 12700 Hill Country Blvd. 2630001
Dr. James Polk - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994
Wednesday, December 19
Indoor Seed Starting for the Spring Garden - 10am Come join us in learning how a little planning, a sunny spot, and a tiny seed can come together for a head start on your spring gardening season. Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Cave Road (512) 288-6113
oak near the front entryway. Kids can enjoy hugs from Frosty the Snowman, there is hot chocolate and more for sale, and the entry fee is just two canned goods for a food bank. LBJ Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. 232.0100
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Wednesday, December 12
Jackie & Andrew Venson 6:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994
Soul Wagon - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994
Kids Calendar Joy provides super fun prizes! 1120 South Lamar
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Chad Johnson - 9pm - Jake Kellen - 11pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 $7
Trail of Lights 5K - 6:30pm Register with your family and friends today and celebrate the return of the Trail of Lights to the Austin community  Packet pick-up will be at RunTex Riverside on Thursday 12/13 and Friday 12/14 from 11 am - 7 pm.
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The Derailers - 9:30pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189 Ulrich Ellison - 8pm Brandon Beltley / Hillbilly Picnic - 11pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308
Uranium Savages- 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 $10 T Jarrod Bonta Trio - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994
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Car Review
2013 Chrysler Town&Country Touring By T. Q. Jones
A few years ago, after their girls were grown and out of the house and there was no longer a need for a hauler for the soccer team, our sister and brotherin-law were thinking about buying a smaller SUV, until our sister and her gal pals went on a road trip. One of the women had just bought a new Chrysler Town & Country, and after two days on the road, Cathy told Bob in their nightly chat, “We may need to re-think the smaller SUV idea.” The result was, as Bob put it, “I had to make that call to my Dad that no son ever wants to make to his father: “Dad, I just bought a minivan.” The irony, as far as we are concerned, is that they finally bought the perfect kid-hauler after there was no longer a need for a kid hauler. We, Americans that is, always buy vehicles with our hearts and not our heads, and nobody really wants to drive a minivan. They aren’t cool, and they mark you as parents, especially mom-parents, and no longer cool, hip and attractive young people, even if (as is usually the case)
you actually are still cool, hip and attractive. Chrysler not only invented the minivan, it arguably still makes the best of them, despite everyone else having had two decades to take shots at them. This 2013 Chrysler Town&Country Touring tends to blend the best of several vehicles into one admittedly somewhat boxy package, and give the buyer something that doesn’t even feel like a minivan. Besides, as Volkswagen said in an ad in the ‘60s, “if you want to carry something, get a box.” This box, however, is probably as aerodynamic as they can get away with. Oddly, if you make some things too aerodynamic-looking, they don’t sell very well despite the fact that they probably get much better mileage. (The car companies have tried it, notably with pickups, and didn’t’ make it out of the test-marketing phase.) The T&C touring actually did better than you’d expect as far as fuel economy is concerned. Rated by the EPA at 17 miles per gallon in city driving and 25 mpg on the highway, the 3.6-liter
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V6 in the touring model racked up 20.5 mpg pulling through a sixspeed automatic transmission in primarily city driving. The EPA’s mix of city and county driving is T. Q. Jones projected to be 20 mpg, so that’s not a bad guess. What struck us at the time was the fact that several four-door sedans we’ve driven lately weren’t too far above that 20.5 mark, though they would average over 25 mpg on a highway run. From the driver’s seat, though, the T&C doesn’t really feel like a minivan. That 3.6-liter pulls strongly and smoothly and handles pretty well. (This particular example was equipped with load leveling and height control as well as trailer sway damping, which probably helped.) To the driver, this minivan feels more like a medium-sized car, and the controls and equipment, from audio to driving
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Oak Hill Gazette’s
2012 Holiday Gift Guide
Carpenter puts roof over owls’heads Local carpenter Mike Wilson loves to pull out his phone and scroll through all the photos of owls that customers have sent him. And there are lots of them. All of these owls have found lodging in the owl houses that Wilson has made a sideline of building. He has been perfecting the process over the past couple of years, trying to come up with that domicile that perfectly fits the requirements of the intended tenants. Does that birdwatcher on your Christmas list have an owl house? Wilson uses only reclaimeded cedar to make them. “Mostly we use the 3/4� cedar. There is a lot of 1/2� cedar out there these days, but it really needs to be sturdier than that,� Wilson explains. These houses are meant to attract the screech owl, one of the smaller varieties of owl at about 9� tall. “When the weather starts to cool down, the owls start looking for a home,� says Wilson. “These owls mate for life. In the springtime, you are likely to find 2-4 baby owls in the owl house.� Wilson will sell you one of the houses for $60, but the real steal of a deal is the additional $20 he charges for installation. When he talks about what is involved in positioning the house, you understand it may not be the job for a novice. Proper placement of the owl house is just as important as the details of the
This screech owl found its way to one of the houses Mike Wilson built. house itself for attracting tenants. “The house needs to be at least 12 feet high and not facing north,� he explains. “It can be tilted slightly forward, but you can’t have it tilting back. You have to climb up on the ladder, hold the house in place and
use a heavy-duty power screwdriver, not the cheap kind a lot of people buy.� I’m thinking spend the extra 20bucks and get the professional to do it right! Mike Wilson can be reached at 940-1161. Holiday Camps & Workshops Paint-your-own-Pottery
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Oh, ChRiStMaS TrEe, HoW SuStAiNaBlE & BrIgHt! For each tree cut down, two more trees are planted the following season. Come on down to Whole Foods Market Arbor Trails to pick up a greener tree and make your holidays bright! Whole Foods Market Arbor Trails 4301 W. William Cannon Drive "VTUJO 59 t www.wholefoods.com/stores/arbortrails
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Sell your guns for Christmas cash Down Highway 290 towards Dripping Springs there are a bunch of cool restored vintage buildings.One of the buildings is the original train depot from the West Texas town of Dumas. “We saw the space from the highway one day right when it first became available. This feels like the Old West, like you are walking into a saloon,� says Cherie Harris who owns Storied Firearms along with husband Charlie. In the year and a half or so that their business has been around, it has become a bit of a gathering place for people. When Charlie Harris left the corporate world, he was able to integrate business with one of his passions. Long a history buff, Charlie had been competing in the sport known as Cowboy Action Shooting, which uses 19th century single action firearms. From that background, the idea of Storied Firearms was born: a class 3 NSA dealer store that carries antique, collectible, and modern firearms. The antiques certainly set this store apart from other gun shops, but they still do a brisk trade in new
(and newer) arms. “What we really want to let people know is that we are buying guns,� says Cherie. So, if you are in need of Christmas cash and have some guns you don’t need, you might consider stopping by this unique shop and cashing them in. Or, if you are looking for gifts for the hunters in the family, you should check out what they have in stock. Storied Firearms also offers CHL, pistol training, personal safety and hunter safety classes. Cherie says they want their store to be the sort of place where women will feel comfortable
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Worship With Us! All Are Welcome! SUNDAYS VIBRANT WORSHIP INSPIRING MUSIC POSITIVE MESSAGE 8:45 a.m. Blended 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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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is a favorite Austin tradition The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar will run from December 12 to December 24 at Palmer Events Center. Live music and art have made the Bazaar an iconic Austin event for the past 37 years. Art fair and music festival rolled into one, it has long been the city’s
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The Travis County Sheriff ’s Office Brown Santa Program is hoping to help over 2000 families this Christmas season but their toy bins and food shelves are empty. The cash donations are at their lowest and the applicants are at the highest ever. Brown Santa is also receiving some overflow applications from Blue Santa/Christmas Bureau. This is how the public can help: Brown Santa desperately needs: Cash donations; Non-perishable
food items; New toys 0-14 boys and girls; Puzzles, books, stuffed animals. Donations can be dropped off at any HEB in Travis County or brought to the warehouse located at 12317 Technology Blvd., Suite 300. You can also go to our website at www. BrownSanta.org for a list of public drop off locations. Cash donations can also be mailed to Brown Santa, P.O.Box 207, Austin, Texas 78767-0207.
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The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 8 Circle Drive/Hwy. 290 area who’s been terrorizing Senior Buddy’s. It appears that one of the locals isn’t happy about the music coming from the restaurant and has vandalized Senor Buddy’s several times. “Having talked to the sheriff and local police officers, we don’t think there’s any justification (for the violence). We’re below the decibel limits and the time limits,” said Anderson Price, who works for Kris Hawkins, owner of the property leased by Senor Buddy’s. First, the vandal wrote LOUD on the propane tank and tried to cut the gas lines connected to the building. He then wrote the following letter ransom-note style to Jorge, owner of Senior Buddy’s (the spelling and
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caps are the vandal’s). “U R VULNRBL. IN LOTSA WAZ. DOZE WUR 2 WARNINZ. KWAT DOWN YUR NOYZ A LOT, UR NEX TIME. IT’Z FUR REEL. MAY-B ABULLIT IN HED/FAMILYZ. BILD SUMPN 2 KWAT UR NOYZ DOWN CHEEP-R THAN GARDS OR A FUNERAL.” City ordinance would allow music to go until midnight, but Price said they always cut it off at 10 p.m. The decibel range is 90 by ordinance, but Price says they aim for 80 and have never surpassed 85. I played a singer-songwriter set myself last July, and I’m surprised by the complaints, since the stage and loudspeakers are aimed away from the neighborhood and toward the highway. I would think there’s more noise from Hwy. 290 than
from the music. Police believe the complaints are coming from one disgruntled area resident and are likely racially motivated, since he’s also made anonymous calls to a Mexican-American neighbor for playing her stereo too loud. This would put it in the ranks of a hate crime as well as terrorism. Price said he’s hoping others in the neighborhood will come to Senor Buddy’s aid. “If someone brings us a tip leading to the arrest, we’ll give them a $500 reward,” Price said. t t t Okay, back to good news. Mari Spacek of the Postal Annex reports that she recently had a customer send more than 800 pounds of candy to our troops in the Middle East. That’s a lot of candy. Almost
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enough. It’s part of a national campaign where candy is bought back from young trick-or-treaters and sent overseas, thereby improving the morale of our armed forces and saving the teeth of our youth. Orthodontist Mary Kay Becher has been organizing the candy buyout locally. She pays one dollar for every pound of candy she gets, and yes, this year she paid out more than $800 for the candy she collected. Students from Kiker, Clayton and Oak Hill Elementary all collected candy for Becher’s campaign. “One little guy collected 108 pounds, and he donated the money to the Red Cross for the Hurricane Sandy victims,” says Tracy Mol,
Becher’s sister. “The parents love it because the kids aren’t eating candy and breaking their braces.” That little guy who collected the 108 pounds of candy would be Zach Zuchura of Clayton Elementary. Becher was so impressed, she matched his Hurricane Sandy donation dollar for dollar. So what will you send to the troops this Christmas? t t t (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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New Life Assembly of God 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin. 78745 (Between Wm. Cannon and Dittmar) Call: 445-5433 Pastor: Charlie Hilburn Services: Sundays - Sunday School
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
Shoreline West Full services for adults, children and youth Service: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Campus Directors: David and Amy
Church 10:30am; Prayer and Worship Service 6:00pm Services: Wednesday 7:00pm newlifeaustin@agchurches.org www.newlifeaustin.org
BAPTIST 13222 Hwy. 71W (at Hwy. 620) 263-5058 Pastor: Rev. Jim Roquemore Services: Sun. 10:45am & 6:30pm, Sunday School 9:30am
CHURCH OF CHRIST 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 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
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 pm 6907 Convict Hill Rd 78749 288-7570 Services: Sun. 10:50am & 6:00pm Bible Study Sun. 9:30am Wednesday Prayer 6:45pm www.fbcoakhill.org
EPISCOPALIAN S 11819 So. IH-35 (exit #223, FM 1327; take north access road 1.1 mile) 282-5631 www.stalbansaustin.org
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11408 Camp Ben McCulloch Rd. Pastor: Elder Richard Halbgewachs Church: 288-4994 Pastor: 894-4105 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 Everyone welcome www.MeditationInAustin.org 1918 Bissel Lane, Austin 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.
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. 8724 Travis Hills Dr. 78735 (between Southwest Parkway and Old Bee Caves Road) 288-0128 www.stchristopher.net Rector: The Rev. Bo Townsend Services: Holy Communion at 10am Christian Ed. 9am (Sept. 10-May 20)
HINDU TEMPLE S Radha Madhav Dham, 400 Barsana Road, Austin, Texas 78737 288-7180 (FM 1826, 7 miles from 290 W) Sunday Services: 11:00am- 12:30pm; 7:30-9:30pm Visiting hours: 8:15-10am & 3-5pm daily
Location: Cinemark Hill Country Galleria 12812 Hill Country Blvd Bee Cave, TX, 78738 www.shoreline.net/west Contact: David.Odonnell@shoreline. net, Amy.Odonnell@shoreline.net 512-310-2244 ext.510
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512-288-2370 www.connectwithjesus.org Pastor: Paul Meyer Services: Sunday 8 & 10:30am Bible Study at 9:15am Pre-School: 6Wks to Pre-K Full and Part-time hours Call 288-2330 for more information 2811 Aftonshire Way 78748 280-8282 or 280-8283 Rev. Paul Kuehn, pastor Services: Sunday Worship— 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Classes for all ages, Sunday— 11:00am; All facilities handicapped accessible. www.risensavior.cjb.net
Services: 9:30 and 11:00 am CRAVE Ministry: Middle/High School 6 pm www.shcc.net info@shcc.net
5501Hwy 290 West, 78735 (512) 892-3000 unity@unitychurchaustin.org Rev. Analea Rawson Service 11:00 pm www.unitychurchaustin.org
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 7210 Brush Country, 78749 892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Sunday School 9:45 am M-F, 7:00am-6:00pm Food Pantry-Monday, 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org
METHODIST 2407 Berkeley Ave. (1 block north of W. Cannon between Westgate & Manchaca Rd.) 447-6633 www.berkeleyumc.org Rev. Jeanne Devine Services: 8:30am, 10:50am Sunday School: 9:40am (classes from nursery to retirees) Child Care Center 443-3509 Infants, toddlers, preschool and afterschool care hrs: 7am to 6pm 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. and Rev. Stella Burkhalter, Services: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at 11:15 service) Sunday School: 10 & 11:15am Ch 11:15am Youth group: 5pm www.oakhillumc.org
ORTHODOX S Orthodox Church 225 Rose Dr. in Dripping Springs Fr. Peter Smith, Pastor 512) 638-0721 / pcmsmith@hotmail. 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 p.m. Ninth Hour & 6:00 p.m. Great Vespers and Confession Special feast day services as announced All services are in English and visitors are always welcome.
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Boys basketball season off and running Continued from p. 9
Andy Dudney said of Jones. “He has an extremely high basketball IQ.” Late in the contest, the Maroons fouled a Cougar shooting on the perimeter, but the Connally player missed all three free throws. That set the stage for Parks, who also serves as the primary defensive stopper for Dudney. “He’s a versatile player that can defend multiple positions,” the coach said. Parks finished the night with 13 points while Carper scored 16 points for the victorious home team. Jeremy Mantia and Lado Dogale operate at two-guard for Austin High. “Both can shoot it,” Dudney added. Isaiah Stewart backs up Jones at the point guard spot. After coming off the bench last year, Tim Wright earned a starting power forward role this season. Winzel Sterling utilizes his 6’2” frame to provide energy as the sixth man. “He provides a good punch offensively and defensively,” the coach noted. Eight games into the new campaign, Dudney is most pleased with the team’s depth, featuring Sterling, Kendrick Price, Stewart and Isaiah Gutierrez. The Maroons will practice on not taking possessions off and rebounding this week in preparation for the Lake Travis Tournament.
Austin High faces Westwood at 9 a.m. and Vista Ridge at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, and will play McAllen at 9 a.m. and San Antonio Lee at 2 p.m. on Friday.
Bowie boys’ rebuilding Having lost four starters to graduation, the Bowie boys’ basketball team must rebuild quickly before district competition commences January 2nd versus Austin High at Burger Gym. “We’re trying to find out who can play and find our chemistry,” coach Celester Collier said after practice Monday. “It’s been a learning experience for us.” The Bulldogs must locate reliable offensive options after losing prolific backcourt scorers Paul Baxter and Mareik Isom to Sam Houston State University and Arkansas-Little Rock respectively. Bowie hosted a tournament last weekend, defeating Stony Point 6045 on Thursday behind 19 points from Ryan Smith. Later that day, the Bulldogs crushed Reagan 75-43, as eleven players scored, with Zach Nunnery pacing the club with 25 points. The red and black defeated Hutto twice, but dropped a 48-46 decision to district opponent Del Valle. Smith contributed 18 points in the loss to the Cardinals. “Zach
is our leading scorer,” the coach said of the 6’3” senior forward. Brothers Liam and Callaghan O’Reilly presently operate at the point guard spot for Bowie. After completing a productive season at running back for the playoff-qualifying Bowie football team, sophomore Steve Johnson moves to the hard court providing Collier another option at the point. Jake Walton also gives Bowie physicality in the paint following a successful season as a defender for the Bulldog football squad. “He’s a tough kid,” Collier added. “I really like his energy and toughness.” In addition to a lack of experience, the Bulldogs have also had to deal with numerous injuries this season. Devan Ponciroli just returned to action on Monday after missing games with a broken finger, and Smith recently got back on the court after sustaining a back contusion. Collier is pleased with the progress of his club. “We’re getting better defensively,” he noted. Bowie will participate in the LBJ Tournament this weekend facing Hyde Park and Manor at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. respectively on Thursday. The Bulldogs tangle with the winner of the St. Andrew’s versus El Paso Americus game on Friday.
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Lampasas 50, Crockett 46 OT by Patrick Olson Despite leading virtually the entire game, Crockett sustained a 50-46 overtime loss to Lampasas Tuesday night at the Delco Center. “We did not play smart enough down the stretch to win,” Cougar coach John Morgan said candidly. “You can’t make mental errors against fundamentally sound teams.” Alvin
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Student Athlete of the Week Crockett boys fall to Gazette Amanda Martinez Lampasas in overtime Continued from p. 9
Continued from p. 21 the Cougars an early 12-10 advantage. Freeman brought the ball up the court and aggressively drove into the lane for a successful shot to put Crockett in front 19-12. Another steal and lay-up by Satterwhite put the Cougars on top 23-14. Crockett led 23-20 at intermission. Taylor drove the length of the court and was fouled, but made only one of two free throws. Palomo provided an assist to Satterwhite on a three pointer that gave the brown and gold a 30-24 lead. A trey in the corner from Satterwhite extended the Crockett advantage, and freshman Ryan Mejia directed traffic at the point guard spot with extensive passing to close out the third period. Palomo’s wide-open three-point shot kept the Crockett lead intact as the fourth quarter commenced. A Lampasas free throw tied the game 39-39 before Taylor went strong to the bucket with a nice
shot putting the Cougars in front 42-41. Mason Murray then hit a free throw for Badgers, but a lane violation by teammate Shayne Cofield nullified the second shot from the charity stripe. Taylor broke the tie with two free throws, but Murray calmly nailed a fade away jumper with less than six seconds remaining to essentially send the game into overtime. Murray proceeded to score the first four points for Lampasas (72) in the extra session as Crockett (3-8) sputtered offensively, with Satterwhite scoring Crockett’s only two points. The Cougars defeated the host school at the Marble Falls tournament last weekend. “We played with energy, focus and unselfishness,” Morgan stated. The brown and gold crew ventures south this weekend to participate in the Hays Tournament. Crockett plays Divine Thursday at 4 p.m. and will tangle with the host Rebels at 7:30 p.m.
continues to play volleyball and will run the 100-meter dash and throw the discus and shot-put this spring for the Cougar track contingent. AP English III instructor Mrs. Dille is Amanda’s favorite teacher at Crock-
Cole Carper Continued from p. 9 hones his hoops skills competing on the AAU team Rising Stars with
ett. “We write a lot and she helps me,” Martinez noted. The youngest of three children born to Mary and Alfred Martinez, Amanda found athletic motivation from her older siblings Alyssa and Randle who played basketball and football respectively for Crockett. “I didn’t like sports at first, but seeing
my brother and sister play made me want to get out there,” she recalled. Amanda offers important advice for younger students hoping to compete at the varsity level in high school. “Stay focused, always try hard and treat every practice like it’s a game,” she said.
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form the public about how taxpayer funds are used to provide emergency services in the area. Oak Hill Fire Chief Jeffrey J. Wittig said ESD #3 continues to lead by example in many matters related to the delivery of emergency services. It is the first ESD in Travis County to commit to a now nationwide standard of four-person minimum staffing levels for emergency responses. Chief Wittig described four-person staffing: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We require our trucks to be staffed with four people at all times. It is a level of staffing we will not go below, so when someone is on vacation or sick, we take action to ensure someone is working their position that day to guarantee four people will be on the truck for a response. It increases safety and our effectiveness by ensuring we have a sufficient number of people working on the truck to carry out the necessary tasks on an emergency
incident.â&#x20AC;? Four-person minimum staffing is not new to Oak Hill. It adopted that staffing level six years ago as part of a strategic plan to achieve an ISO 2 rating, a standard of service achieved by few Texas fire departments. Chief Wittig said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were joined in four-person staffing by Westlake (ESD #9) several years ago, and we understand Lake Travis (ESD #6) and the City of Austin are currently moving toward four-person minimum staffing levels.â&#x20AC;? That staffing level means a unit arriving on a fire scene can safely take immediate action without waiting for backup. ESD #3 Commissioner Bob Taylor said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to be in that select group of superior service providers.â&#x20AC;? The Oak Hill Fire Department offers updates, safety tips, news, and current events information on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ OakHillFireDept.
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He added that if it’s a specialized campus it won’t need a track or room for a marching band. A smaller tract of land would suffice. But, he added, “Folks are saying they want a regular campus.” Michelle Reinhart of Circle C has an eighth grader and a fifth grader who are on track to attend Bowie. She said she has looked at magnet schools for her children, but the bus ride would take at least an hour. “To have other options south of the river would be great,” she said. Oak Hill resident Edward Taylor said he is looking ahead for his elementary-school-aged children. He said, “If I’m not mistaken, some of the other campuses in South Austin—like Travis and Crockett—are underutilized right now. Why can’t we put some of these programs in the schools where we already have buildings and just not instructors? And build a comprehensive school and maybe stick a STEM program in it. That way we get more bang for the buck if that makes sense. That’s what I would like to see happen.” Ana Irizarry has a child attending the Liberal Arts and Science Acade-
AISD Trustee Robert Schneider my. Still, she wants to make sure the district takes care of its students. She told the Gazette, “I work in different efforts with the district. I really care about every kid getting the opportunities that are best for them. So I’m interested in seeing what’s going on. I think everyone needs to make sure things are balanced and kids have the opportunities to get what they need.” The AISD Board of Trustees may consider the next steps at the December 17 regular board meeting. Anyone wishing to add comments can do so online at http://www. austinisd.org/fmp/comments.
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