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February 6, 2014 Volume 19, No. 3 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995

APD has suspect in break-ins

by Bobbie Jean Sawyer

The main suspect for a series of break-ins in the 78749 zip code in southwest Austin was arrested in Roswell, NM on Friday, February 7.

Police believe Gary Whiteis, a 60-year-old transient man with a criminal history, may be linked to about 20 break-ins in the southwest Austin area from July to September last year.

Jeffrey Binder, Region 4 District Representative for the Austin Police Department, said the arrest was made possible by the collaborative

efforts of the Austin Police Region 4 Detectives, Austin Police Burglary Detectives, Austin Police Intelligence Unit, Travis County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Marshals service.

Binder said Austin residents should continue to take preventative measures against further criminal activity.

“Although Gary Whiteis is now in police custody, the Austin Police Department encourages all citizens to continue to be observant of suspicious behavior or activity and to not

become complacent,” Binder said.

The APD first had contact with Whiteis on August 28th after receiving a call about suspicious behavior.

“This contact and identification was ultimately what led to the burSee APD on Gary Whiteis page 26

Repair of ballfields is underway

by Ann Fowler OAK HILL - With the help and generosity of people all over Austin and beyond, it appears the ballfields of Oak Hill will be repaired in time to hear, “Play ball!” on March 17, the start of the spring baseball season.

Damage caused by flooding after a record-breaking rainfall in October went beyond the fields themselves: fences, infrastructure for the fields’ irrigation systems, equipment and

Triple overtime win for Maroons Gazette: Graham Staniforth

Alexis Harris (#12) goes up strong in the lane against the Lady Chaps.

The Austin High girls’ basketball team fought back from double digit deficits to defeat Westlake 81-78 Tuesday night in triple overtime.

Macy Lozen led the Maroons with 22 points as Austin High (15-16, 6-6) clinched a playoff spot. More sports on page 14.

uniform shed were all in need of repair. Contractors estimated a $100,000 price tag to repair the damage.

The 18-acre facility of five baseball and two softball fields, located at U.S. 290 West and Joe Tanner Road, is owned by the Oak Hill Youth Sports Association (OHYSA). The group scrambled to find locations for 750 youngsters to finish the Fall Ball season when the flood forced the fields

to close. More than 2,000 youths play ball at the fields each year.

This week OHYSA president Stephen Bega gave the Gazette an update: “We have repaired the parking lot, repaired/replaced the fence, made certain areas more accessible and are currently installing new batting cages in the ballpark.”

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OHAN to host candidates forum

by Bobbie Jean Sawyer

The Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) will host a candidate forum between the two Democratic candidates for Travis County Judge, Sarah Eckhardt and Andy Brown, at the Feb. 12th monthly meeting at 7 p.m. The forum will be held at the Southwest Family Fellowship Church at 8203 West Hwy. 71.

OHAN secretary Rick Perkins said

the forum will focus on southwest Austin issues, such as air quality, water quality, transportation needs, congestion, infrastructure development and student growth in southwest Travis County.

Perkins said the forum would be a unique opportunity to ask the candidates about regional issues.

“When you’re talking county you’re talking about regional things— things that are outside of the city,”

Perkins said. “Some of the questions I’ve seen people submit—they’re interested in management styles that each one would have for managing the county.”

The forum will last about 30 to 40 minutes, Perkins said.

Sarah Eckhardt served as Travis County Commissioner for Precinct 2 before stepping down from that See OHAN on page 25

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Civic Agenda This space is reserved for information on civic happenings that occur in, or relate to the Southwest Austin area. To be included in the Civic Agenda, a meeting or event must relate to public policy. For other community events please see our community calendar on page 10.

If you would like to be included, please e-mail editorial@oakhillgazette.com with the subject “Civic Agenda” and include details of your meeting or happening, along with any relevant agenda items.

lution regarding Southwest Trails / Foundation Communities. OHAN meetings are open to everybody.

Send questions or comments to the OHAN Board of Directors at board@ ohan.org.

Joint Primary Election Early Voting Tuesday, February 18 - Friday, February 28 Republican and Democratic state and county primary elections. Early voting locations for in Southwest Austin are Randalls at MoPac and William Cannon, Randalls at Brodie The Oak Hill Association of Neigh- and Slaughter and Wheatsville Food borhoods (OHAN) Co-op at 4001 South Lamar Blvd.

Monthly meeting and candidate Voting hours are Monday-Saturday forum for County Judge candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m at both Randalls, Wednesday, Feb 12th at 7 pm Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to NEW LOCATION: Southwest 7 p.m. at Wheatsville and Sunday Fellowship Auditorium, 8203 W. noon to 6 p.m. at all locations.

Hwy 71 (across from Jack Allen’s). Election day is March 4. For precinct The two Democratic Candidates for locations and other information go the Judge of the Travis County Com- to www.traviscountyclerk.org. missioners Court, Sarah Eckhardt and Andy Brown, will be on hand Volunteer Deputy Registrar training for a Candidate Forum which will Tues., March. 3, One-hour sessions last about 45 minutes. Also, Robert at 10:30 am, 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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Oak Hill bus fare jumps 65 percent

by Ann Fowler OAK HILL - On January 26, changes to several Capital Metro lines took effect. Perhaps the biggest change for Oak Hill bus riders is a new fare structure causing the cost of the monthly pass for each Flyer route (two serve Oak Hill—the 171 Oak Hill Flyer and the 111 South Mopac Flyer) to jump 65 percent, from $30 to $49.50. Flyers that previously required a Local bus pass now require Premium.

But local bus riders now receive neither faster routes nor more comfortable buses—just a much higher cost. Still, few have complained about the price. In fact, rider Tom Thayer was able to use his Premium pass to ride the new MetroRapid bus—“basically the old Route 101 in a larger bus,” he said.

The new schedule has brought some complaints from local bus riders—unexpected route time changes for one neighborhood, an ongoing problem with missed stops for another, plus a surly bus driver or two.

When the park and ride (P&R) moved from William Cannon at U.S. 290 West to the ACC Pinnacle campus last December, the added distance meant buses arrived downtown 10 minutes or more later than the published times. The transit agency decided to move the P&R embarkation times up five minutes so that buses arrived downtown at the times they once did.

However, riders say the agency neglected to notify Scenic Brook riders that their stop times would be moving up as well. Xiaoyan Dai arrived at her bus stop that Monday morning only to see the bus driving off in the distance. She decided to drive to the P&R. She told the Gazette, “When I drove into ACC, I saw the bus waiting there. When I was running toward it, it took off. Two other girls were in front of me, so three of us were left behind. Two more came later than us and didn’t know about the schedule change.”

One passenger reported that pas-

sengers and drivers alike seemed confused by the elimination of bus stops downtown on Guadalupe and Lavaca—part of the January 26 service changes. However, some riders saw a benefit in the eliminated stops. Dai said, “Because several bus stops in downtown were cancelled, it is faster.”

Westcreek-area passengers were left behind when a driver failed to follow the route to the Old Fredericksburg stop, instead taking the U.S. 290 West onramp at Joe Tanner. This error has become all-too-common as far as Flyer riders are concerned.

Thayer said, “I have seen the bus miss the Old Fredericksburg stop a few times in the morning, and the other passengers make the driver exit and turn around to pick up the riders from that stop. In the afternoon, it seems to happen more frequently with drivers staying on the freeway instead of exiting to the frontage road.”

Many riders of the Oak Hill Flyer have become friends, so when the drivers miss the last stop at Old Fredericksburg the passengers call out for the bus driver to turn around.

However recently a driver reportedly threatened to eject passengers for calling out to him. While that driver did turn around and pick up the waiting riders, the threat was a concern to the bus riders. When the same mistake was made a few days later, riders were hesitant to speak up and the bus driver, unaware that he had missed a stop, left the Westcreek riders behind.

Melissa Ayala, Capital Metro Communications Specialist, added, “One of our longstanding riding rules is to avoid talking to the driver while the vehicle is in motion because it distracts the driver and can be a safety issue. If the driver has this concern, they are instructed to politely respond to the customer and request they hold all questions until they arrive at a stop.”

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Dad’s “Stairway to Summer”

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Now that we’re in the dead of winter, and those despicable, horrid, scorching temperatures of mid-July are long gone, I truly miss those despicable, horrid, scorching temperatures of mid-July. This always happens, and I always know it’s going to happen. I am now officially sick of winter. I dreamed of grilling out in the backyard recently. This wondrous dream was even set to music—à la Led Zeppelin. I call this wondrous nocturnal fantasy “Stairway to Summer.”

Note: If you can’t play “Stairway” in your head as you read this, this will make no sense to you whatsoever and you will become convinced that my mind has been eaten by worms.

The latter may be true, of course, but read on if you will: There’s a daddy who’s sure all that sizzles is gold, And he’s grilling five pounds of heaven.

When he gets there he knows if the propane is low, With a card he can get more at Walgreen’s.

Oooh, oooo-oooh, and he’s grilling five pounds of heaven.

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In a tree by the grill, there’s a songbird who sings, And, uh oh, the bird just soiled another patty.

Oooh, oooo-ooh, and dad’s grilling three pounds of heaven.

There’s a feeling he gets when meat falls through the slats, And his spirit is crying and bereaving.

In his thoughts he has seen the grill smoke through the trees, And the voices of those who stand drooling.

Oooh, oooo-ooh, and dad’s grilling two pounds of heaven.

And it’s whispered that soon, if you use a big spoon, You can salvage those patties in the fire.

The wifey’s calling him to slow down.

Dear Daddy can you smell the gas now?

You’ve burned a whole cow, Your burgers are lost on the whispering wind.

And a new day will dawn for those on the lawn, And the backyard will echo with laughter.

(kicking it in!)

And as we settle down to eat, Everything’s ready but the meat,

Did anyone remember ketchup?

There sweats dear Daddy in the heat, Who shines bright red in drunk defeat.

Oooh, oooo-ooh, and he’s grilling a halfpound of heaven. (picking up the tempo now)

Did all that sizzle turn to ash In a propane-fueled flash?

The answer comes to him, behold!

There’s fried chicken on the stove, So let’s have that last Michelooooob!

Roger White

If there’s some gristle in your ground chuck, Don’t be a dumb schmuck, It’s just a sprinkling of tendon.

Yes, there are two paths you can go by, But to use care, Well done’s safer than rare.

Oooooh, but it makes him wonder.

His head is humming on his fifth beer, But have no fear,

Ooooh, and dad’s scraping the burnt remnants of heaven.

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The Word from Oak Hill Mike Jasper The word from Oak Hill is... goodbye.

The Scenic Brook/South Windmill Run area is losing yet another solid stone in the neighborhood’s moral foundation.

Scenic Brook Neighborhood Association recording secretary Taki Pappas and his family are moving to North Carolina so he can take an even bigger and better job in the entertainment industry.

For nearly three years, Taki worked as assistant director/talent buyer at Texas Performing Arts aka the Bass Concert Hall at UT, the busiest venue in Austin and one of the busiest in the world. He was also busy in the neighborhood.

“It was great being a part of this with you all, and I’m proud and happy with what we were able to accomplish,” Taki said in an email to the SBNA Board. Taki, along with the current board members, helped revive Scenic Brook’s park on Oak Meadow by forming a community garden there.

Two other community leaders have left in recent years, the first being Scenic Brook stalwart Gary Hunt (and wife Rosie Beck left too), one of the handful of people instrumental in championing the revival of the neighborhood after the 2011 wildfire.

And two years ago, Westcreek resident and OHAN President Sandy Baldridge left the area for the East Coast.

The ranks are thinning.

Taki and his wife Mabyn plan to relocate to Durham, NC some time

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in early March, where he’ll be the big Pre-Teen Austin/Waco pageant cocheese for the fourth busiest venue in ordinator at 1-877-403-6678.

••• the U.S.—director of booking for the Magic’s Theater now has its own Durham Performing Arts Center. website at magicstheater.

I can see why he’s making com. It’s a good one, filled the move, but I’m still with key information and going to miss him, Mabyn lots of photos of Magic’s and the kids tremendousMuseum and his onstage ly. I won’t be alone with illusions. those sentiments.

Most important, it in••• cludes a map to the venue My neighbor Jen Thrashat 13419 Fitzhugh Road. I er tells me her niece— think even I’ll be able to Catherine Swifteagle CarMike Jasper find it now. rillo—will be a participant Magic’s Theatre is the in the Miss Pre-Teen Austin/Waco competition to be held brainchild of John Magic, a former at Manor High School in Manor, TX Hollywood movie caterer who’s held a lifelong passion for magic. on Feb. 23.

“We had no idea she even wanted It includes a museum dedicated to to do this,” Jen says. Apparently she famous magicians of bygone eras found out about it and submitted her and their illusions, including a replica of Harry Houdini’s Chinese application all by herself.”

I saw Miss Carillo’s photo, and she’s water torture cell.

The show itself includes all varietno Honey Boo-Boo. She appears to be a pretty, down-to-Earth little ies of magic, from close-range card girl, which is important since the tricks to larger-than-life illusions. main criteria for this competition— At one point, John pulls an audience unlike many other pageants—are member onstage and levitates the interviewing skills and overall volunteer into mid air.

The show takes place every Saturday personality. night at 6:30 p.m. and is suitable for That said, it is still a pageant, so the competition includes modeling all ages. Doors open to the museum in both formal and casual wear at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $12 per person. competitions.

Have I seen it yet? No. Lately, my day Right now, Catherine needs sponsors from community businesses, job has included Saturday nights, organizations, and private individ- but that’s going to change soon and uals to help her get the necessary the first night it does I’ll be there.

And then I’ll report some more. training and rehearsals to compete.

••• Any business, organization, or Oak Hill Elementary recently private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor won the Gold Award from the to Catherine may contact the Miss Continued on page 11

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Pets are an important part of many families, and a new Red Cross Pet First Aid App puts lifesaving information right in the hands of dog and cat owners so they can provide emergency care until veterinary assistance is available.

The 99 cent Pet First Aid app gives iPhone and Android smart phone users instant access to expert information so they learn how to maintain their pet’s health and what to do during emergencies.

“Pet owners learn how to recognize health problems and when to contact their veterinarian,” said Marty McKellips, CEO of the American Red Cross Central Texas Region. “The Pet First Aid App provides step-bystep instructions, videos and images for more than 25 common first aid and emergency situations including how to treat wounds, control bleeding, and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies.”

Additional topics include burns, car accidents, falls and what to do for cold- and heat-related emergencies.

Other features in the app allow pet owners to: · Create a pet profile including tag identification number, photos, list of medications and instructions. · Use the list of early warning signs to learn when to call their veterinarian.

· Use “click-to-call” to contact their veterinarian. · Find emergency pet care facilities or alternate veterinarians with the “animal hospital locator.” · Locate pet-friendly hotels. · Test their knowledge with interactive quizzes and earn badges that they can share on their social networks along with their favorite picture of their pet.

History shows that people have not evacuated during disasters because they did not want to leave their pets behind. The Red Cross app contains resources to help owners include

pets in their emergency action plans.

Pet owners may also take a Red Cross Pet First Aid course so they can practice the skills and receive feedback. People can go to redcross. org/takeaclass for information and to register.

The Red Cross has made great strides in making emergency information available whenever and wherever people need it. The Pet First Aid App and other Red Cross apps can be found in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross or by going to redcross.org/mobileapps.

Free vaccines this Saturday Protect your pets and your family with a free rabies vaccination. A free pet vaccination clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 15, at Montopolis Recreation Center, 1200 Montopolis Dr. As required by State law, an owner or handler of a dog or cat must get the pet inoculated with the rabies vaccine. The City of Austin Animal Services Office conducts four free clinics throughout the year.

Vaccinations are for dogs and cats 12 weeks of age and older. Puppies and kittens younger than 12 weeks

will be provided free identification tags and registered in the Animal Services database so that they can be reunited with their owners if lost.

Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers or secured in boxes with air holes. Puppies should be brought in carriers or crates. For more information the public can call 3-1-1.

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The Austin Animal Center is stuffed full, like a box of Valentine chocolates, with all flavors and varieties of sweet pets, either looking for their owners or looking for a new home and love from a caring family.

During the month of February, the Animal Center is running adoption specials. All pet adoptions will be $40. Pet adoptions include spay/ neuter surgery, vaccination, tag and microchip, a value of more than $200 in services to help these pets stay healthy and safe.

Families are always welcome to visit the shelter, and during February, children are invited to make Valentines to place outside their favorite pet’s kennel. Additionally, every Saturday and Sunday in February the Animal Center will have cookies for guests to enjoy and dog treats to share with shelter pets. A special Love a Pet Month T-shirt will be available for a small donation.

“We’d like to encourage all animal lovers to help us celebrate Love a Pet Month by visiting the shelter and providing love to the homeless pets in our care,” said Abigail Smith, Chief Animal Services Officer.

“We’d also like to have our kennels

Jake, a 10-month old American Foxhound mix, is one of 335 dogs up for adoption right now at the Austin Animal Center. decorated with colorful Valentines, so we invite youth of all ages to come visit us. Help us make this February one we won’t forget, and I can guarantee that all the kisses are free!”

The Austin Animal Center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at 7201 Levander Loop.

Dogs are also available for adoption at our Town Lake Animal Center, 1156 W. Cesar Chavez location, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

For more information about Animal Services and the Austin Animal Center, visit www.austinanimalcenter.org or check Facebook for daily pet updates.

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Texas Songwriters Showcase - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.

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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

The Graduate - doors @7pm A unique live reading of the comedic classic. Stateside at The Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre.org Saturday, February 8 Traditional Midwinter Music Festival - 12:30 - 9pm Come join in the fun, meet old friends and new, hear some great music. Play some yourself. Jamming is welcomed. There will be workshops ranging from Jawharp to Gospel singing. This is a festival about making, learning, listening, and enjoying music for its own sake. Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting - Bannockburn Baptist Church room 103 Every Wednesday, 7pm - 8:30pm Anne Slater 512-215-9719 for more info Free Conversation Cafe - Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics. Every third Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd..

Free and open to the public. 512974-9900 / cityofaustin.org/library.

Classes and meditation - with Western Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Ingchug. Every Sunday at 9:30am at Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745.

Everyone welcome. Spiritual counselling by appointment. Call for free brochure. 916-4444. meditationinaustin.org.

Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas Chapter - Meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Westlake Barnes & Noble bookstore, corner of Loop 360 and Bee Cave Road,. www. hotxsinc.org.

Never Have I Ever: The Musical 50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 8pm; one late night show Feb 1st Live Music. Senior Activity Center 10pm an original one-act musical 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. comedy with book/lyrics by local www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com playwright Adrienne Dawes. Salvage Vanguard Theater - 2803 E. Trivia Night - Wednesdays at WaManor Rd. $10 online; $12 at the terloo Ice House, Southpark Meaddoor. nhie.brownpapertickets.com ows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. waThursday, February 6 terlooicehouse.com.

The Peacemakers- 10pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane.

282-2586.

Ongoing Events South Austin Mystery Book Club - 7:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Sunset Valley Barnes & Noble on Brodie Ln. Our April 16th book is Gone Girl,

by Gillian Flynn. If you have questions please email dschieck@yahoo.com.

Third Thursday at The Blantonfree evening of art and activities.

5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. blantonmuseum.org/.

Fridays

Community Clubs & Events

Tartuffe - Thurs - Sat evenings at 7:30pm., Sun at 2pm. Masquerading as a man of God, Tartuffe has wormed his way into the affections and household of the rich merchant Orgon with pantomime piety and counterfeit zeal. Mary Moody Northen Theatre St Edward’s University 3001 S. Congress 512.448.8487 February 14 - February 23 Dead Man’s Cell Phone - Feb1415, 19-22 at 8:00pm. & Feb16, 23 at 2pm UT at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents Sarah Ruhl’s thoughtful and intriguing play at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre. 300 E 23rd St. www.JoinTheDrama.org, (512) 477-6060 Saturday, February 15 Heart of the City: A Celebration of Soul - 8pm The SIMS Foundation proudly presents the fifth annual Benefit Bash at the historic Scottish Rite Theater 207 W. 18th St.

VFW Post 4443 meeting - Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost.

The Oak Hill Rotary Club -Meets at noon on the first three Mondays of the month at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon.

More info at 288-8487 See www. oakhillrotary.org for other activities and events.

Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm 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 West-

ern Hills Church of Christ, 6211 Parkwood Drive. Open to ages 18 & up. 956-494-4809 / oakhill.freetoasthost.biz for more info.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver SupporGroup - 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon at Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. Anyone caring for a loved-one with dementia and needing support is invited. RSVP to 512-637-5400 and feel free to bring your own lunch. www.arvedacare.com.

Senior Luncheon Program - Seniors (over 60) meet at 8656 Hwy. 71 W, Bldg A, next to JP bldg every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 10am2pm. Transportation available. Call 512-854-2138 for more info.

Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team - Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www.ohnpct.org.

MOMS Club of Austin - Southwest Oaks - Social and support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Meet new friends, and enjoy a guest speaker.

Monthly meeting at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 W Hwy 290. 10am on the first Thursday of every month. For more info, email momsclubswoaks@gmail.com.

Southwest Networking Group (SWING) - meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 482-9026 or 921-4901. Thursdays.

South Austin AARP Chapter 2426 - Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 1pm - 4pm at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Wednesday of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www.southaustinaarp.org.

OHBPA Meeting - (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association).

Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon $15. ohbpa.org.

Retired Austin Travelers - a group for people who love to travel.

Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM,in the Oak Hill Library at 5124 Convict Hill Road.. ratsonline.org.

Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except Jan.,July, Aug.) at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor, faculty lounge. 6pm networking. 7pm program. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. creativeartssociety.org 288-0574.

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

New Events Friday, February 7 QuickBooks - Introduction 9am - 4pm This seminar covers accounting basics, tracking revenue and expenses, bank reconciliation and file setup using QuickBooks Pro accounting software.

Entrepreneur Center of Austin, 4029 South Capital of Texas Highway #110 512-974-7800 or www. austinsmallbiz.com Sat. & Sun. February 8 & 9 Austin Looking Glass Show/ Sale - Sat 10am Sun 11am Admission $6.00 good for both days Featuring Antique & Collectible Glassware, China, Pottery & Kitchen items. ravis County Expo Center 7311 Decker Lane Monday, February 11 Drive a Senior, Faith in Action - 3pm Volunteer transportation for seniors will soon be coming to town. A meeting of interested parties will congregate on February 11th at 3 P.M. in the fellowship hall at St. Elizabeth Church, 725 Ranch Road 967, Buda. Contact: Rhonda Anderson, 512.240.9137, randerson@nvcnetwork.org Saturday, February 15 Water Efficiently Using Drip Irrigation - 10am The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Road 512-288-6113 www.naturalgardeneraustin.com Thursday, February 20 A pet loss support group - 7pm It will be held at Austin Pet Memorial Center - 16670 I-35 S, Suite B in Buda, Texas. Claudia Carroll, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist will facilitate the group. For further information please call 512-4250879 info@austinpetmc.com

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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 .

Thursday, Novemver 28Guided Hike - Second Saturday & second Sunday of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Austin. Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. www.brightleaf.org Boot Camp Workout - At 9am every Saturday, our expert coaches will lead you through a muscle toning, fat burning, FREE 45 minute boot camp class! Bring your ten closest friends and jump start your weekend. Mills Elementary School 1-877-801-8171, extension 710 Nature Hike at McKinney State Falls - Free interpretive hikes to discover the diverse range of flora and fauna that can be seen at McKinney Falls. Hikes are offered

the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month starting at 10am from the Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. Info contact: jeanneffia@ gmail.com

New Events Thursday, February 6 Building a Compost Pile - 10am How to build an effective compost pile, and how to use its contents as an aid to increase water retention in soils of all types.` Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600-B Smith Rd 979-845-2604 Saturday, February 9

Family Dance Workshop - Hansel and Gretel - See excerpts from the world premiere of Ballet Austin’s Hansel and Gretel, and create your own choreography with the help of Ballet Austin dancers. Recommended for ages 3 to 10 years old and their family members. Ballet Austin’s AustinVentures StudioTheater501 W. 3rd Street 512-476-2163

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. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@ New Events amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. 512-495-9224 / www. January 31 - February 23 amoa.org.

The Legends of Robin Hood - Fri. At Austin Children’s Museum: & Sat 7:30pm Sun Matinees 2pm Community Night - Come out and Performed in the Burdine Johnson play EVERY Wednesday night at Studio Theatre. Emily Ann Theatre 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime and Gardens1101 FM 2325 512and a variety of hands-on activities. 847-6969 www.emilyann.org.

Themed stories, songs,d activities.

Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & Saturday, February 8 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-

The Fump Family Music Festival - 10am - 1pm So come see live music from the Que Pastas, Staci Grey and the only Elmo and Cookie Monster / Ramones cover band!

First United Methodist Preschool 1300 Lavaca 512.478.5709 Tickets are $10 / Kids under 2 are free

Thursday, February 6

Texas Skyz - 7pm Hill’s Cafe 4700 S. Congress 512.851-9300 hillscafe.com

Jesse Dayton - 9:15pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 4426189 brokenspokeaustintx.com

Morena Soul - 6:30pm Central Market 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512899-4300 centralmarket.com

Andy Barham - 6pm Johnson830:pm Chet O’Keefe - 10:30 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 poodies.net

Sunday, February 9

New Events

Jackie & Andrew Venson Trio7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Friday, February 7 Alejandro Escoveto 6pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com

Kids Calendar Ongoing Events

Arts & Entertainment cont.

Alvin Crow - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 4426189 brokenspokeaustintx.com

Charlie Pierce - 4pm Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars - 8pm Gary P. Nunnj - 10pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 poodies.net $15 Advance $17 Door

Monday, February 10 Texas Songwriters Showcase: W.C. Jamison Hosts Jerry Kirk Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 poodies.net Tuesday, February 11

John Edward Baumann - 4pm Kem Watts - 6pm Tommy Elskes - 8:30Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 poodies.net

Mike and the Moonpies - 9pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx. com Thursday, February 13 Kevin Ahart - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar. com

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt The Musical - 2pm & 4:30pm The Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre.org

Paula Russell - 6pm Dale Watson - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx.com

Saturday, February 15

Fog & Bone - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com Free Charlie Pierce Choctow Wildfire - 9pm $7 Canvas People - 10:30 $7 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood.

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Charlie Pierce - 4pm Bo Davis/Emily Grace Clark and the Dreamers - 8pm $7 Canvas People - 10:30pm $7 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 poodies.net $7 Rumbullion featuring Danielle Reich - 6:30pm Central Market 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-8994300 centralmarket.com Free LeeAnn Atherton Band - 7pm Maria’s Taco Xpress 2529 South Lamar Blvd. 512-444-0261 tacoxpress.com Bourbon Street Valentines DayCajun Night with Charles Thibodeaux’s Cajun Trio - featuring Shrimp Boil & All You Can Eat Fried Catfish at the Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com

Butch Hancock - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512828-7636 strangebrewloungeside. com Saturday, February 15 The Sassy Spurs - 5:30 Chisos Grill 512. 263-7353 12921 Hill Country Blvd, Suite D2-130 The Derailers - 9pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 4426189 brokenspokeaustintx.com

Saturday, February 8

Sunday, February 9

A Romantic Evening with Lainey & Brant - 7pm Hill’s Cafe 4700 S. Congress 512.851-9300 hillscafe.com

Wednesday, February 12

Ali Holder - 7pm Hill’s Cafe 4700 S. Congress 512.851-9300 hillscafe.com

Hot Club Soda - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com

Peter Pan - Noon Take a journey to Neverland. One World Theater 7701 Bee Caves Rd 888.616.0522 BoxOffice@OneWorldTheatre.org

Gospel Brunch with The Cracker Box Band - 11am - 2pm Maria’s Taco Xpress 2529 South Lamar Blvd. 512-444-0261 tacoxpress.com

Weldon Henson - 8pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 4426189 brokenspokeaustintx.com

Cajun Night with Charles Thibodeaux’s Cajun Trio - featuring Shrimp Boil & All You Can Eat Fried Catfish at the Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com

Family Saturday - Tech Sounds - 11am - 3pm Discover how circuits work and create a musical piece of art. The Contemporary at Laguna Gloria 3809 W. 35th St. 512.458.8191

Gospel Brunch w/ The Purgatory Players - 11am Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-8287636 strangebrewloungeside.com

David Madewell - 6pm Tony Harrison - 9:30 Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx.com

Lohman’s Crossing - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx. com

the Swingsters - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com

Andy Barham - 6pm Johnson830:pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 poodies.net

Chad Allen - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com Free

Hayes Carll - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-8287636 strangebrewloungeside.com

Outlaw Judge - 7pm Hill’s Cafe 4700 S. Congress 512.851-9300 hillscafe.com

Darrell Goldman - 5:30 Chisos Grill 512. 263-7353 12921 Hill Country Blvd, Suite D2-130

Roadhouse Song Swap w/ Jon Napier, Ashley Monical and Bracken Hale - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com $10

Friday, February 14

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February 6--Febuary 19, 2014

Car Review

2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

By T. Q. Jones

Nurburgring, the Germans built surfaces for both traffic and racing Despite the fact that Americans that don’t just encourage the design have not yet embraced diesel engines, of high-performance vehicles, but most of the European makes are demand it. sending us various diesel-powered Hence the new Passat, a car that offerings from their inventory. The hides its diesel in the usual way; by 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE is making it so quiet you really don’t a slightly hopped-up version of the know it’s there, but you know someexcellent Passat sedan with a few thing pretty strong is going on when goodies such as an electronic locking you tap the throttle. differential and electronic steering.

Our experience with both diesel The engine is a 2.0 140-hp diesel cars and performance cars in Gerinline four-banger with 236 lbs ft of many and Europe began with realtorque, which is less than it feels like izing what the taxi cab drivers were it has. The suspension is standard using. Where our cabbies would buy German issue, in this case making the least-expensive car that would for performance in corners that is (hopefully) stay together for the better than standard-issue Ameri- next 50-000 miles or so, the “Euros” can or Japanese issue. If not for the would buy a diesel-powered sedan, Germans keeping everybody honest, preferably a Mercedes-Benz, and there’s no telling what standard Issue then take very good care of it, often American and Japanese suspension getting hundreds of thousands of would feel like. They’d probably all miles out of one car at operating costs drive like mid-1950s Mercurys. that rivaled even cars like (ironically) Thankfully, that didn’t happen. Volkswagen Between the autobahns and the In more recent years, laws that kept

drivers under 21 from driving gasoline-powered cars led to some real hot rods on the market, all with diesel engines. British Formula 1 driver Jenson Button T. Q. Jones was pulled over by the gendarmes for driving 140 miles per hour on a French highway in a diesel BMW. (They took him to the nearest ATM, relieved him of the fine (standard operating procedure in Europe), got a couple of autographs, bought him a cup of coffee and sent him on his way.)

Regardless of how they got there, the Germans (and, to a lesser degree, the rest of Europe with their Autobahns, Auto Stradas, M highways and so on on, have raised diesel passenger cars to a new high; producing modern cars with very quiet and clean-burning diesel engines that re-

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The new Volkswagen Passat is a car that hides its diesel in the usual way; by making it so quiet you really don’t know it’s there. turn surprisingly high fuel-economy numbers and the kind of durability the diesel engine is known for.

The fact that modern diesel engines are not only thrifty but clean, makes them worth a look, and makes the VW Passat (named for an old sailing ship, by the way) a good option. You might even hope their sales are slow to reach big numbers simply because it gives new diesel engine prospective buyers a chance to get in on what is an excellent $30,000 mid-size car.

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The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 5 Texas PTA for its innovative and informative website, http://www. oakhillelementary.org.

The site is managed by Geeta Suggs, a PTA parent volunteer, and was launched in 2008. According to spokesperson Carrie Williams, “Oak Hill was the only school in AISD to achieve the gold-level website award, which was given based on the site’s ease of navigation, content quality and visual appeal.”

And in more school news, Gorzycki Middle School and Bailey Middle School have both been chosen as two of the eight “schools to watch” by the Texas Middle School Association (TMSA).

“Each school was selected for its academic excellence, its responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents, and its commitment to helping all students achieve at high levels,” says AISD representative Liz Stanis. “In addition, each school has strong leadership, teachers who work together to improve curriculum and instruction, and a commitment to assessment and accountability to bring about continuous improvement.”

In other words, only eight schools in Texas achieved this honor and

neighborly news

two of them hail from Southwest Austin. Not bad.

••• Oak Hill resident Paula Reynolds recently won the grand prize in LivingSocial’s Holiday Heroes contest. Her daughter, Amy Thyng, nominated her mother Paula and submitted a YouTube video to the contest.

You can look up the video by plugging in this URL on the Internet—http://tinyurl.com/ livingsocialwinner.

Amy nominated her mother Paula for four reasons. First, she brings her grandson Sam treats. Second, she babysits him. Third, she “plays trains” with him, which I originally thought was some kind of New Age psychobabble. No, Paula and Sam just like to play with choo-choo trains together. And fourth, “she loves him dearly.”

Corny? A tad. But at least Paula won it all, which means she won $3,500 in Deal Bucks, which I call something-I’ve-got-to-check-outto-see-if-it’s-a-scam.

I don’t know. I guess it’s for real.

According to the LivingSocial.com website, “Deal Bucks are account credits that can be applied toward the purchase of most LivingSocial Deals.”

Oak Hill bus fare jumps 65 percent Continued from p. 3 Transit, the contractor who hires operators for the Oak Hill Flyer.

He told the Gazette, “Let me apologize for the operator missing the Old Fredericksburg bus stop. I will discuss with each operator the importance of not missing any stops.

On one occasion I rode the route, the operator did miss the stop, and we had to loop around to pick up those passengers… I will also make sure the operators know that they can talk to passengers. I do not know where they’ve received that impression.”

Thayer said he and most Oak Hill riders normally have a very cordial relationship with the drivers. He said, “I have never had any driver tell me not to talk to them, and several of

them have talked with me as well as other riders. Some that are new to the route need directions from riders.”

One Westcreek rider lamented that now that the southbound Oak Hill Flyer is once again traveling the U.S. 290 West frontage road, Capital Metro did not restore the stop at the Old Fredericksburg signal, saying, “The nearest stop after that has no sidewalk to the crosswalk and in fact, nearly forces one into the street. I don’t know what wheelchair-bound people would do. The solution is to reinstate the old stop there. My concern is that if we raise a fuss, Cap Metro will once again attempt to remove the neighborhood stops altogether, kicking the neighborhood riders to the curb.”

That said, I’m still trying to figure out what LivingSocial deals are. And for that matter, what’s the deal with LivingSocial?

Maybe Amy can explain it better.

“We are all so excited for my mom to be acknowledged in this way,” Amy says. “She is such a hard worker and tremendous caregiver. She has always wanted to go on a nice vacation but she’s always putting other people first. Now she’s finally getting that great getaway she deserves.”

Okay, I still don’t get it. But a win’s a win I guess.

•••

Finally, a local dentist is using a new technique called NuCalm to put patients to sleep.

According to the press release, Austin’s Dr. Matthew Steinberg naturally induces what cardiologist Herbert Benson called the “relaxation response”—and Dr. Steinberg does it without drugs and the concomitant side effects and recuperative time.

In fact (again according to the press release) the entire Chicago Blackhawks hockey team uses the NuCalm method to unwind after games. The Blackhawks sit in first place in the Central Division with a 34-10 record, so that’s a ringing endorsement to me.

“The technology was designed

to help anxious patients calm their nerves, but it has become so popular in helping people to de-stress and sleep better at night, that Dr. Steinberg has dozens of patients lining up every week for NuCalm sessions,” says publicist Donna Maydew.

I also have a method to put people to sleep, a two-step process. First, I write a column filled with nothing but press releases. Then I make you read it.

••• (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.)

12 ...Oak Hill Gazette

February 6--Febuary 19, 2014

Tenth Annual Brittany Tuck Scholarship Benefit in honor of founder Keith Tuck

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The annual Brittany Tuck Memorial Scholarship Benefit will celebrate ten years of providing college scholarships this year and will be larger than ever.

“Of course, we are elated to be still raising money ten years after we lost Brittany, but with Keith’s unexpected passing, we are more determined to celebrate their lives and help as many graduating seniors as possible. Both Keith and Brittany would highly encourage us to continue this tradition,” said Sandra Tuck.

Brittany Tuck was the oldest of Keith and Sandra’s three children.

She pitched on the Lake Travis softball team that her dad coached. In fact, Keith was originally a football coach who took on softball because of his daughter’s interest in the sport.

In her sophomore season, Brittany was named the American-Statesman’s All-Central Texas Player of the Year. She moved with her father to Dayton High School where she played her junior and senior years.

A full softball scholarship took Brittany to Sam Houston State University. Her promise was cut short when the college freshmen died in a car accident on her way home for Christmas on Dec. 15, 2003. She was 19 years old.

Keith Tuck became one of the most successful high school softball coaches in Texas, amassing a record of 462 wins to 115 losses. The 2011 Dripping Springs Lady Tigers were one of three teams he coached to the UIL state tournament. He retired from full-time coaching last May, but suffered a fatal heart attack on November 7. He was 52.

This year the day-long and evening fundraiser has moved to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The benefit, being held Sunday, March

Keith Tuck retired from fulltime coaching last May, but suffered a fatal heart attack on November 7 of last year. He was 52.

9, 2014 from noon until 9 p.m., will host at least six popular Texas country bands, a BBQ Cook Off, washer tournament, BBQ lunches with sides from Railroad BBQ and The Salt Lick, and offer many auction items for sale. With generous support from many local musicians and Dripping Springs and Lake Travis businesses, this years’ event should offer fun, live entertainment and games for everyone, according to organizers.

This years’ band line-up features favorite bands such as Honeybrowne, Texas Renegade, Chad and Natasha Hudson, Michael Myers, The Jerry Martin Band, Jeff Whitehead and several others. The music will begin at noon and last until 9:00 p.m. with plenty of room for dancing to these great bands.

In the past 10 years, over $170,000 has been awarded to graduating seniors from the three high schools Brittany attended and where Keith Continued on page 25

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St. Michael’s Soccer

Boys fend off Yellow Jackets Injury was factor in girls’ first district loss The St. Michael’s Crusaders Men’s Varsity soccer team faced off against district rival St. Anthony’s Yellow Jackets in San Antonio on Saturday, January 25th. The game was an aggressive game with both teams eager to gain a district win. Both teams fought hard trying to gain the lead the first half. At the half the teams left the pitch tied 0-0.

In the second half the Crusaders came back organized and determined to score, dominating the majority of the second half. The Yellow Jackets quickly reorganized and that led to both teams having several shots on goal. But the Yellow Jackets were no match for the Crusader defense comprised of senior goalie Carson Buckner, seniors Nick Moser, Patrick Shea, junior Matt Marker, and sophomore Nick Escutia who worked in synchrony with the midfield comprised of seniors Zak Escutia, Jose Cairo and juniors Matt Stevenson and

Senior Patrick Shea defends ball.

Javier Gutierrez. The defense and midfield continuously fed the ball forward giving the Crusaders the advantage and shutting down the Yellow Jacket offense.

With only twelve minutes left the Crusaders rallied and pushed forward when Moser passed the ball into the danger zone and it deflected off a player and bounced over the goalie, putting the Crusaders in the lead 1-0. With 7 minutes left Shea threw the ball in to sophomore Rick Vargas who passed it to Escutia who fed it to senior Lance Sharp who scored the second goal sealing the win for the Crusaders 2-0.

The Saint Mchael’s Crusaders girls’ varsity soccer team traveled to San Antonio on January 22 to take on the Apaches of Antonian in a key District match.

In the first half, the Apaches opened with a 4-2-4 formation that was countered immediately by Coach Chris Clements by a series of substitutions with the defensive backline.

As a result, each of the forwards for Antonian were accounted for and in return, opened up space on top for the Crusaders and their familiar 4-4-2 shape. This newly introduced strategy by the Crusaders in the first 20 minutes of the half strengthened the defense on all fronts with SMCA gaining the edge with their experienced & tested backline.

With the defensive moves by St. Michael’s and with the Antonian offense clamped-down, passing lanes began to open for the Crusaders. Just past the 22 minute mark, freshman Madison Fontenot found

the back of the goal with a cross from senior Elyse Durón. A few minutes later, the Apaches scored at the 18 minute mark and an own-goal by SMCA at the 11 minute mark. With their extremely confident play, the Crusaders continued their offensive pressure and quickly produced another goal by senior Leanne McGonigle to tie the game at 2-2. More runs into the defensive half of the Apaches by the Crusaders provided more open-space opportunities and, with an assist by McGonigle, Elyse Durón produced a strike that put SMCA ahead 3-2 with 6 minutes to go in the half. The Crusaders held off the Apaches and went to the break holding onto the lead.

At the start of the second half, Antonian continued with the 4-24 strategy and was able to make inroads into SMCA’s defensive half, however, the Crusaders were able to hold off the Apaches at every turn and counter with their own offensive

runs into space. It was not until a result from a corner kick at the 28 minute mark did the Apaches find their way into the goal. Up until this game-tying goal, the Crusaders had held Antonian scoreless for almost 30 minutes. Now tied at 3-3, the match continued with offensive counters from both sides with SMCA leading the way with more inroads into the backline of the Apaches. However, just past the midway mark of the second half, a key offensive injury for the Crusaders stifled the Crusaders’ offensive pressure that had been prevalent throughout the match and the Apaches pushed forward with a go-ahead goal at the 13 minute mark and a match-securing strike with two minutes left in the game.

For the season, the Crusaders now stand with an overall record of 10-8-2 and are 3-1 in District play.

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Bowie over Austin High in soccer

by Patrick Olson The Bowie boys soccer team defeated Austin High 2-1 at House Park Monday evening, with Josh Reed and Santiago Salazar scoring for the Dawgs. “Salazar had an excellent game for us,” said coach Sam Miller.

“With the solid play by Reed up top and Zach Cerra directing the midfield, it’s been fun to watch us play.”

Bowie next hosts Akins Monday at Burger Stadium at 7:45 p.m., while Austin High faces the same Eagles at Burger Friday night at 7:45 p.m.

Reed’s goal gave the Dawgs a 1-0

lead at halftime. Defender Enrique Trevino laced a perfect pass to Salazar on the perimeter, and the forward sprinted past the Maroons fullback and blasted the ball into the net at 29:42 remaining in the game.

Bowie fullbacks Michael Orlando, Demetri Rodriguez and Trevino warded off attacks by Austin High forwards Max Gutierrez and Schimberg early in the second half. Bowie had tied Westlake 1-1 and defeated Lake Travis 4-2 with pair of goals

by Reed in the first week of district competition.

Otilio Guerrero pounced on a ball overplayed by a Bowie defender at 7:33 and tallied a run-away goal to put the Maroons on the board.

Schimberg launched a wide shot past the goal late and Gutierrez attacked on the wing, but the Dawg last line of defense induced timely offsides calls on the Austin High offense. Jacob Gonzales worked well defensively for Bowie after scoring the lone goal in the Dawgs 1-0 victory over Westwood in the final game of the Round Rock tournament.

Maroons soccer program welcomes new coaches for boys and girls teams

by Patrick Olson The Maroons soccer program begins 2014 with new coaches in Amy Simpson and Jesus Arreola. The new girls coach, Simpson, arrives from Conroe Oak Ridge, where she won three district championships. After working at Austin High as a teaching assistant for two years, Westlake graduate Arreola moves into the head boys coaching position and will lead the Maroons into battle against the arch-rival Chaparrals on February 19th at House Park.

A graduate of Bryan High School, Simpson helped guide the Vikings to their first playoff win and first Regional Tournament appearance.

Following scrimmages against Bryan, Pflugerville, McCallum, Anderson and Kerville Tivy, Austin High opened the regular season with a 4-0 victory over Shoemaker in the Killeen Tournament. The Maroons then raced past Killeen 2-0 and Sam Houston 1-0 before bowing out 5-0 to Pflugerville Connally in the championship game of the event.

The Austin High girls began district competition with a tie versus Lake Travis, but the Cavaliers prevailed in a shoot out 5-3. Maroons defenders Justina Lange, Jenny Stevens and Hailey Heal repelled an attack by the Cavalier offense, and Georgie

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by Patrick Olson Tuesday’s playoff-clinching triple overtime 81-78 win over rival Westlake now stands as Precious Kavanaugh’s favorite sports experience at Austin High. “It was what we’ve been looking forward to,” the senior guard said. “It was a big game for my close friend Macy (Lozen).” With the victory, the Austin High girls basketball team will play the District 16-5A champion next week in the first round of the playoffs. Lozen finished the evening with 22 points.

A native Austinite, Precious Continued on next page

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New girls coach, Amy Simpson

Ferguson recorded several saves in the goal. On Friday, Simpson’s crew hosts Akins at House Park beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Arreola learned the game from his father, Fransico Arreola, who played semi-pro soccer. “It was like he put the ball on my feet the second I was born,” the coach noted. “He’s been my role model when it comes to soccer and life.” Arreola served as a student manager for the University of Texas women’s soccer team under coach Chris Petrucelli.

With the boys team rejuvenated under Arreola’s leadership, Austin High defeated Reagan, tied Elgin and lost to Hendrickson at the Copa Akins tournament. The Maroons suffered a 3-1 setback to McNeil at the Round Rock Tournament in the brutally cold winter weather. “I’ve never played in those conditions in my life,” Arreola stated. “Ice was falling in your eyes.” Austin High tied Leander 0-0 two days later at the event in much better weather.

At center midfielder, Zach Cerra creates offense for the Bowie boys soccer team. “Mostly I’m the playmaker,” he said. “I make passes for other people to score.” Cerra also excels in the classroom, having earned a five on an AP-Chemistry class enabling him to place out of the course in college.

Born in Austin, Zach attended Kiker Elementary before advancing to Bailey Middle School, where he also ran track. Upon arriving at Bowie, Cerra played junior varsity soccer, but took his talent to the U.S. Soccer Federation Development Academy Continued on next page

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District 14. Six-man football is now Class A and Class 6A remains the highest classification with enrollments of 2100 and more.

Crockett joins Class 5A District 26 with Eastside Memorial, LBJ, Lanier, McCallum, Reagan, Travis, Bastrop and Bastrop Cedar Creek. Since Memorial lacks a football team, the Cougars will play a seven game district slate with non-district encounters versus Akins, Lockhart and Georgetown Eastview. Austin High will face McNeil and Dripping Springs in non-district, while Bowie tangles with Pflugerville

Gazette Student Athletes of the Week Continued from p. 14

Precious Kavanaugh attended Patton Elementary, before progressing to Small Middle School where she also ran track and played tennis. While at Austin High, Precious has competed in track, running the 100-meter, 200-meter and 4 x 100 relay as the second leg of the team. She also had a favorite athletic moment as a freshman hoops player, hitting a half-court shot versus Westwood. Her mother Charlene actually nailed a shot from half-court during an entertainment show at intermission of the thrilling victory over the Lady Chaps. “It must be hereditary,” Precious slyly declared.

English instructor Mrs. Hand is Kavanaugh’s favorite teacher at Austin High. “She interacts with her students well,” she said. “The way she assesses the subject makes it easier for me to understand.” Following graduation, Precious hopes to attend

Texas Southern University. Kavanaugh plays an important role in the backcourt for the Lady Maroons.

“She is a selfless player who looks to work for the good of the team,” coach Tricia Johnson said. “Her role is to play the toughest defense she can.”

Zach Cerra Lone Stars during his junior year. His favorite sports moment occurred two years ago when Bowie dropped a 2-1 decision to The Woodlands in the third round of the playoffs,

leaving him with unfinished business as the Dawgs aim to make the postseason.

The youngest of three children born to Lou and Marilyn Cerra, Zach appreciates the positive influence of his father. “He’s always taught me to work hard in everything I do,” Zach noted. Cerra’s older sisters Jessica and Marissa played soccer and basketball respectively at Bowie.

Social Studies instructor Mr. Garcia is Zach’s favorite teacher at Bowie.

“He is very friendly and is a good role model, “ said Cerra.

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Behind stellar play in the goal by Able Landin Rodriguez, the Crockett boys’ soccer team shut out McCallum 2-0 Saturday at House Park, en route to their first district win of 2014. Bryan Cerna and Chris Dircio scored for the brown and gold, while Adrian Herrera and Uriel Torres Gamez delivered assists. Alexis Torres and Eric Verastegui-Ramirez missed the McCallum game with leg injuries, but should return to action soon.

In preparation for district competition, Crockett (5-7, 1-1) participated in the Smithson Valley Tournament, which included seven clubs that

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Coach David Dupont’s team features eleven seniors seeking to help guide the team to the postseason. “It helps with leadership and composure,” said the coach. “The younger players are taking cues from the older students.” Sophomores Jose Mejia, Emanuel Villanueva and Cerna also start for Dupont.

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Jose Salinas, Herrera and Verastegui-Ramirez operate at midfield.

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of goals this season. Zach Reynolds presently serves as the reserve goalie and has recorded two shutouts.

Dupont’s crew hosts Eastside Memorial Saturday at 9 a.m. at Burger Stadium, before visiting Lanier next Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Noack Field #1. “We are looking to expand our formations so we can change when game time requires it,” the coach added. “Some of our opponents play 4-4-2, some play 4-3-3 and some even play 3-5-2.” Crockett normally runs a line up with four fullbacks, three midfielders and three forwards.

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Soccer tournament action Austin High (top) and Bowie (bottom and upper right) in early season tournaments

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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

ASSEMBLY OF GOD New Life Assembly of God 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin. 78745 (Between Wm. Cannon and Dittmar) Call: 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

BAPTIST Bee Cave Baptist Church 13222 Hwy. 71W (at Hwy. 620) 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 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 Everyone welcome 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”).

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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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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

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 alternat-ing weeks Wednesday: 7pm Worship, classes for all ages, 6pm Meal together We have an inspiring and Bibli-cally rich worship service, a very active Youth Ministry and a growing Children’s Ministry!

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Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 8305 Sharl Cove (slightly south of intersection of Loop 45 and Camp Ben McCulloch Road) 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!

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 Children’s Center 892-2777 M-F, 7:00am-6:00pm Food Pantry-Monday, 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org

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 Southwest Parkway and Old

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9:30 & 11:00 am (Blended Traditional & Contemporary Music) 6:00 p.m. (Contemporary Praise) Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:30am Nursery During Services Bethany Preschool, Mon & Wed program, Tues & Thur program www.blcms.org Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4622 S. Lamar 892-0516 Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler, Pastor Services: 10:00 am Sunday Study Hour: 9:00 am Sunday Fellowship & Coffee after services Adult and Children’s Sun. School www.hclcaustin.org You’re always welcome here.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 10408 Hwy 290 West (4 miles from the “Y” in Oak Hill) 512-288-2370 info@ConnectwithJesus.org www.Mt.OliveAustin.org Pastors: Paul Meyer and Ben Braun Services: 8 am traditional and 10:30 am contemporary.

Education Hour: 9:15-10:15 am Preschool: 18 months to Pre-K, Preschool Phone: 512-288-2330 Full and part-time hours.

Risen Savior Lutheran Church-WELS 2811 Aftonshire Way 78748 280-8282 Rev. Paul Kuehn, pastor Services: Sunday Worship— 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Classes for all ages, Sunday— 11:00am; Thursday Night Worship— 7:00 pm www.risensavioraustin.net

METHODIST Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. Pam Sheffield, and Rev. Stella Burkhalter Services: Sunday 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at 11:15 service) Wednesday ReCharge service 6:15pm Sunday School: 10 & 11:15am Children’s Sunday School: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am Youth group: 5pm www.oakhillumc.org open hearts, open minds, open doors!

Manchaca United Methodist Church Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors!

1011 FM 1626 (SE corner of FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd) www.ManchacaUMC.org; office@ ManchacaUMC.org; 512.282.7274 Pastors: Rev. Laura Adam, Rev. Tracey Beadle Sunday Schedule: 8:30 am – Traditional Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary.

9:45 am - Sunday School; adult, youth and children.

11:00 am - Traditional Worship and Hymns in the Sanctuary.

11 am - Life on the Road - Casual Praise Service in the Family Life Center 5 pm - High School & Middle School youth programs Wednesday Worship: 6:00 am Individual Prayer and Meditation with Communion

Hope in the City 4407 Monterey Oaks Blvd, 78749 Phone; 512-892-4673 Senior Pastor: Britt Tucker Sun. Service 10:15 am www.hopeinthecity.org We value loving God, loving one another and loving Austin and the Nations.

LifeAustin 8901 W Hwy 71 78735 Phone: 512-220-6383 Lead Pastor: Randy Phillips Sun. Services: 9 am Celebration Service, 11 am Celebration Service Wed Services: 7 pm Life University, 7 pm Student Life LifeAustin is a Bible Church - a cosmopolitan community of healing and hope.

We are all about connecting people to Christ and to each other.

Unity Church of Austin 5501Hwy 290 West, 78735 (512) 892-3000 unity@unitychurchaustin.org Interim Minister: Rev. Denise Creech Service 11:00 pm “Our God is love,our race is human and our religion is oneness.” www.unitychurchaustin.org

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

The Orthodox Church is the original, historic, pre-denominational Church of the New Testament. Please join us for worship soon!

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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.

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

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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Gorzycki Middle School Choir competes in choir contest Thirty-six students from GMS participated in the TMEA Region 18 Middle School Choir Contest on Saturday, January 25. There were more than 600 middle school students from over 30 schools that competed for the top 210 spots to be in one of the three elite choirs.

Girls who were selected had to place in the top 13 chairs in their auditioned rooms. Boys who were selected had to place in the top 18 chairs in their auditioned rooms. Choir students who were selected will perform on Saturday, February 8 at the Bastrop Performing Arts Center.

7th grade girls who will perform with the 7th Grade Treble Choir are Taylor Brown (8th chair soprano 2), Carly Lewis (7th chair soprano 2), Alison Howard (5th chair soprano 2), & Emily Merritt (4th chair soprano 2). 8th grade girls who will perform with the 8th Grade Treble Choir are Megan Bench (4th chair soprano 1), Abby Criswell (5th chair soprano 1), Melina Gary (9th chair soprano 1), Avery Goodwin (9th chair alto), Megan Oldham (4th chair alto), & Emma Villanueva (4th chair alto).

Boys who will perform with the TTB Choir are Stephen Do (12th chair tenor 2), Blake Moyer (1st chair tenor 2), & Xander Perez (5th chair tenor 2). GMS choir students who received the distinction of placing in the District Choir but will not be performing are Cade Oldham (20th chair tenor 1), Amy Stein (18th chair soprano 2), Bayley Stewart (16th chair alto), Lauren Stuart (18th chair soprano 2), & Branden Wenzloff (25th chair tenor 1).

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Jerome Schoolar, co-creator and producer of the Emmy Award winning PBS show “The Biscuit Brothers”, has opened The Biscuit Brothers Fine Arts Farm in South Austin. The facility includes concert and theatre space, an art studio, a dance studio and private lesson rooms—all with plenty of Magical Musical Farm décor.

Enrollment for the spring session of classes and a Spring Break Camp have begun. Folks can come by in person or sign up online at www. biscuitbrothers.com “I wanted to create a space where we can entertain and educate kids and families of all ages in all sorts of ways,” said Schoolar, who plays Dusty on the show and has served as a City of Austin Fine Arts Coordinator for Children. “The vision includes regular classes, special concerts, theatrical guests, and more, with much of it low-cost or even free to Title 1 AISD schools and other at-risk members of our community.”

The Biscuit Brothers have a long history of providing inexpensive or free shows to the public - often benefitting other local organizations - and hope the new building located at 6036 W US Hwy 290 in Oak Hill will help sustain those, as

Jerome Schoolar, aka Dusty Biscuit, has transformed the old Oak Hill Liquor building into a colorful, inviting school for fine arts. well as the TV show which is given to PBS for free.

“There’s ample evidence showing that children who are actively involved in Fine Arts Education are smarter, healthier, and happier, and that exposure needs to begin

as early as possible with reliable consistency.,” says Schoolar. “The Biscuit Brothers have always been about fostering musical education for young kids, and now we want to broaden that to a fully artistic and really fun Fine Arts Farm.”

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The People’s Gallery celebrates 10 years of visual art at City Hall The Economic Development Department is proud to announce the 10th annual People’s Gallery exhibition at Austin City Hall will officially open Friday, February 28 with a free public reception from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to meet the artists and view the exhibition which features artworks on loan from local artists, art organizations, and galleries on display throughout the first three floors of City Hall.

Local indie rock band Mobley will perform on the City Hall Plaza at 8 p.m. and the Whole Foods Market trailer will be on site offering food for purchase.

The People’s Gallery is designed to showcase regional artistic endeavors and to encourage public dialog, understanding, and enjoyment of visual art. Each year, the Cultural Arts Division of the City’s Economic Development Department issues a call for artworks to Austin-area artists, galleries, museums, and arts organizations. The selected works are displayed in the public spaces of the first three floors of City Hall for one year. The 2014 exhibition jury members were artist and curator Michael Anthony García, art historian and co-owner of Tiny Park Gallery Thao Votang, and illustrator Terrence Moline.

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Included this year are works by former People’s Choice award winners and works in honor of artists we lost in 2013. In addition, on the 1st floor, the People’s Gallery will feature a selection of works by artists from VSA Texas, a nonprofit organization that creates an arts-inspired, inclusive community of individuals with diverse abilities.

“The People’s Gallery program has grown a lot over 10 exhibitions and we are proud to have become an integral part of City Hall culture.

With a city rich with talent, we are able to bring fresh exhibitions each year that showcases the breadth of Austin’s artistic community – established professionals, emerging artists, as well as talented non-professionals,” said Cultural Arts Division Manager Megan Crigger. “We’re excited to celebrate this milestone and look forward to many more exhibitions.”

Each year, the public is invited to vote for their favorite artwork in the exhibition and a “People’s Choice” is selected from among the top-voted artworks to be added to City Hall’s permanent collection. The People’s Choice selection from the 2013 exhibition will be announced during the opening reception on February 28 at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Ballots for the 2014 People’s

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Visitors to City Hall can view the People’s Gallery during regular building hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Hours are extended Thursday evenings for Austin City Council meetings. The 2014 exhibition will remain on display through mid-January 2015.

For more information about The People’s Gallery, visit www. austintexas.gov/department/ peoples-gallery City of Austin Cultural Arts Division The Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Development Department provides leadership and management for the City’s cultural arts programs and for the development of arts and cultural industries. The Cultural Arts Division is responsible for the Cultural Arts Funding Programs, Art in Public Places Program, community-based arts development, and programs to assist the development of film and creative industries in Austin.

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coached—Dripping Springs, Lake Travis and Dayton High Schools.

For the first time, in addition to the scholarships in Brittany’s honor, a special scholarship will be awarded to a student from each of these schools in Keith’s honor.

The silent auction will be open throughout the day and the popular live auction will begin at 4:00 p.m.

Tickets to the benefit will be available at the gate on the day of the event.

Adult tickets are $20, Children 8-12 years are $10 and children 7 years

and younger are admitted free. Plenty of food and drink will be provided and guests do have a BYOB option.

If you are interested in donating items for the live or silent auction or making a contribution, please contact Sandra Tuck at 512-5694804 or Sharon Burch at 512-7712781. Either can be reached through email at sandratuck@gmail.com or Sharon@whiteconst.com. For more information or to register for the BBQ Cook Off, please contact Melissa Zeller at 936-635-7094 or by email at hatcreek17@gmail.com

OHAN to host candidates Continued from p. 1

position to run for Travis County Judge.

Andy Brown has served as Travis County Democratic Party Chair.

The forum is an opportunity for citizens to learn more about each candidate before the March 4 primary election. Early voting begins Feb. 18 and lasts until Feb. 28.

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glary unit being able to link him to a burglary and have a warrant issued,” Binder said. “Unfortunately, that call was only a suspicious person call and he had not committed any criminal offense that evening that would allow the officer to arrest him.”

There were no sightings or burglaries that fit Whiteis’ MO between August 28th and Jan. 14. Binder said this could mean Whiteis had left the Austin area for a while. It’s also possible that the individual spotted recently is not Whiteis.

Binder said an officer spotted a man that fits Whiteis’ description on Jan. 16th on Convict Hill but the subject ran into the woods before he could be apprehended. The APD Air Unit and K-9 responded but were unable to find the suspect. On Jan. 28th there was another possible sighting, Binder said, but officers were unable to locate the individual.

Neighborhood residents have been proactive in preventing further crime.

Randy Kolb, president of the Western Oaks Property Association, said the association has placed information about the burglaries in the neighborhood newsletter and encouraged neighbors to join the neighborhood watch program.

“We had a neighborhood meeting in August when these burglaries really accelerated and we had 130 people (in attendance),” Kolb said.

“We had the police come and talk to us and encourage people to reinforce their doors and keep their garages closed.”

Pam Rogers, president of the Maple Run Neighborhood Association, said her neighborhood receives email updates from SpotCrime. com, an online crime watch tool that allows users to search for crime information by city, state or zip code.

The neighborhood association also hosted Officer Aaron Townsend, a Region 4 district representative at its most recent meeting.

Rogers, who said the recent burglaries are representative of what’s happening across Austin and not a problem specific to the 78749 area, describes Maple Run as a typically quiet and secure neighborhood that’s grown in popularity due to its affordable prices and easy access to downtown.

Rogers said some residents have

voiced concerns about an increased homeless population setting up camps in the greenbelt and committing crimes in nearby areas.

“There’s sort of a growing homeless population that’s being pushed out of downtown. Maybe that’s contributing to these burglaries,” Rogers said. “There have been some neighborhood complaints about the homeless—particularly in the greenbelt area around Deer Lane and Davis Lane—that some of the homeless residents are siphoning gas out of the cars and doing nuisance activity. I personally have not noticed anything in my neighborhood.”

But Binder said officers have searched the woods and found that there isn’t a large transient population in the surrounding greenbelt.

“I wouldn’t necessarily say that the transient population in that area is of a great concern for them being the one committing all the burglaries,” Binder said. “For the most part, some of your burglars are going to be in cars and mobile. I can’t say that it’s a definitive thing.”

Binder said that while most burglaries take place during the day when residents are more likely to be at work, several of the recent breakins have taken place in the evening.

“The thing you see in Hollywood on television with the burglar wearing all black with a mask is uncommon,” Binder said. “The most common type of (residential burglaries) is during the daytime. He was out of the norm in how he was operating with this.”

Binder said neighborhood residents should observe their neighbors’ homes and keep an eye out for suspicious cars in the area.

“Be aware of your neighborhood and the people around you,” Binder said. “Neighborhoods have gone away from the traditional neighborhood where you know all your neighbors.”

It’s also important to report suspicious behavior to the police as soon as you see it, Binder said.

“If you see somebody milling around that looks like they’re looking in a house, call 911 and report a suspicious person,” Binder said.

“We’ll send an officer out.”

One helpful tool is NextDoor. com, a private social networking site that allows neighbors to share information. Binder said the police department encourages neighbors to sign up for the site.

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Repair of ballfields is underway Continued from p. 1 were among those who reached out to help immediately following the flood; the estimate for a firstclass repair of the fields came in at $73,000.

The task was daunting, but fundraising began immediately. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The donations we received came from so many different sources, and still continue to come in today,â&#x20AC;? said Bega. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the money we have received is certainly going a long way to put us back together, the damage we sustained will be an ongoing expense.â&#x20AC;?

The funds were not enough to cover the top-notch field repairs they had hoped for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Instead of the $73,000 [for] complete repair and improvement, we settled on a budget of $35,000,â&#x20AC;? said Bega. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We discussed ways to stretch those dollars and to prioritize the fields that absolutely needed to be repaired.â&#x20AC;?

To his surprise, the representatives from the Express and Ryan-Sanders said the youth of Oak Hill would not have to settle. Despite the lack of funds, the young ballplayers will have their first-class fields of dreams after all. OHYSA will pay $25,000, with the Round Rock Express, Ryan-Sanders and several sponsors footing the bill for the rest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy to be able to pull together with some of our partners and help bridge the fundraising gap

to get these field repairs done for the players, coaches and families of Oak Hill,â&#x20AC;? said Express CEO Reese Ryan.

Sponsors working with the Express and Ryan-Sanders include Diamond Pro, Fenske Sand Gravel, the Houston Astros, Jack Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen, the Nolan Ryan Foundation, the Perfect Mound, Sunbelt Rentals, the Texas Rangers Foundation and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies.

Repairs started on Monday to lay new sod for the infields and sidelines for the five baseball fields. New skinned clay areas are planned for the baseball fields and two softball fields.

Addressing concerns from some who felt that $35,000 had been more than enough to repair the ballfields after damage in previous floodings in years past, Bega said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was not possible to rebuild the complex for that amount. I have talked to so many contractors and suppliers who have told me that the cost of the supplies alone to repair the various areas of the park far exceeded that dollar amount. The damage was so much more than any one person could have seen with the naked eye after just a walk-through.â&#x20AC;?

A licensed CPA from the association tracks and records every donation received. Explained Bega: â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is not a board member, but rather a person we independently appointed to manage that account.

I was concerned from the begin-

Things looked bleak back in October when Branden Wenzloff, 12, first saw what had happened to his ballfields, but thanks to help from the community, Opening Day is on schedule for March 17th.

ning that we would get questionsâ&#x20AC;Ś about those donations, so we moved quickly to address it. We purposely created a new account to take in those donations and to spend from that account so we do not co-mingle any of the donations with our regular operating general account.â&#x20AC;?

All repairs and expenditures have been voted on by the OHYSA board and discussed in open board meetings, said Bega. He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When all of the repairs are done, we will

be posting for our members the donations we received to date and the expenditures and expenses we incurred to rebuild what is going to be something spectacular for our members.â&#x20AC;?

Bega said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the repairs and changes we are making, we are not only making the complex better in the short term, we are making the complex better for generations to come. Every board member should aim to make that the goal when their tenures are done.â&#x20AC;?

Try-outs are scheduled for this Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;unless weather delays them to February 15. For more infor-

mation, see http://www.ohysa.org/.

Oak Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring season begins Monday, March 17, with an Opening Day Ceremony set for Saturday, March 22. A Rebuild Oak Hill Facebook posting said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hate to be all mysterious, but I heard some very exciting news today about Opening Day ceremonies... Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the cat out of the bag, but it put a big smile on my face!!â&#x20AC;?

The Round Rock Express begins its 15th season on Thursday, April 3, playing the Oklahoma City RedHawks. For more information on the Express, visit www.RoundRockExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255.

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