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November 13, 2014 Volume 19, No. 23 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
Troxclair and Scruggs gear up for runoff by Bobbie Jean Sawyer
Following a long campaign in Austin’s inaugural 10-1 city council election, District 8 candidates Ellen Troxclair and Ed Scruggs secured spots in the December 15 runoff election with just over and just under 26% of the ballots cast, respectively, besting opponents Becky Bray, Dar-
rell Pierce and Eliza May. Ellen Troxclair, a realtor who gained her public policy experience by working at the state Capitol, said she was inspired to run after witnessing the rising cost of living in Austin, adding that she wants to be the voice of fiscal responsibility on city council.
“I’m running in part because I want to be able to raise a family in Austin and I think that so many other people—especially in Southwest Austin—are struggling with the same cost of living increases that my family is,” Troxclair said. “The cost of living increases are unsustainable.” Troxclair said in the weeks leading
up to the runoff election she wants to continue reaching out to Southwest Austin residents. “Connecting personally with voters has been my favorite part of this experience so far, because I’ve gotten to meet so many amazing people and hear so many amazing stories about how the decisions from city council are affecting Southwest Austinites, as well as their families and their businesses,” Troxclair said. “I can’t overstate how truly humbled and grateful I am to my supporters and the volunteers and contributors who have supported me along the way.” Ed Scruggs, a 23-year Austin res-
ident who has served on the Circle C Homeowners Association, said he attributes the support he received from voters to his willingness to be open and listen to different points of view. “I started with a very clear message and I made a resolution to myself that I would try to give very open and honest answers to questions in forums and when people asked me,” Scruggs said. “I think that paid off.” Scruggs said affordability and property taxes are among the most important issues to District 8 voters. See TROXCLAIR on p. 18
It’s Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Bulldogs and Maroons make the playoffs! Sports section starts p. 12
Austin High’s Jacob Traudt (#88) caught eight passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns in an exciting 63-56 win over Lehman.
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Austin Pets Alive! alum Titus was a 12-year-old Yorkshire Terrier mix who came to the shelter with medical issues. Last month he found his forever home, story on p.
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Letter to the Editor Enough is enough, it is time for change
Dear Editor,: How to create long-needed change... I don’t think we need geniuses to create change. I think we need the American people to stand up and say that enough is enough. And then start voting in new blood who haven’t been
totally corrupted, if possible. Then, we can push for term limits, no campaign financing, no PAC’s and every official needs to swear every year on a Bible or on their Mother’s life to fulfill their obligations to the American people. Then get businesses out of government and government out of businesses! That’s what I believe. - Peter Stern, Driftwood
Now in our 20th 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¢. Publisher/Editor: Will Atkins Co-Publisher/Advertising: Penny Levers e-mail us:
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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. City of Austin runoff election Early voting- Dec.1-12 Election Day- Dec. 16, 7am-7pm Both the mayoral race and the District 8 race are in a runoff. Councilmember Mike Martinez will square up against lawyer Steve Adler in the mayor’s race and Ellen Troxclair and Ed Scruggs face off for the District 8 seat. To vote in this election, you must be registered by November 17. For more election information go to www.traviscountyclerk.org. City of Austin launches first-ever music industry census and assessment study The survey is now live and available for respondents. The Music & Entertainment Division of the Economic Development Department today launched the first-ever ATXMusic Census and Needs Assessment Survey, a comprehensive economic development study of Austin’s music industry and its workers. The survey is now live and available for respondents at the City’s music website, www.atxmusic.org. The purpose of the project is to capture an in-depth look at Austin’s music industry workers and establish a richly detailed baseline of the current industry as well as identify existing barriers and opportu nities for growth in music industry jobs, salaries, and revenue.
The City has hired Titan Music Group to conduct the study and to deliver a final report upon completion. Titan Music Group has spent ten weeks designing, creating, and beta-testing the survey, a process that included input from eight formal focus groups and numerous informational interviews across a wide cross-section of the music industry. The goal is to gather thousands of respondents in what will be a citywide data collection effort. In the past few weeks, dozens of music-related nonprofit organizations and companies have offered to collaborate and assist the City marketing effort in order to maximize the response rate. Volunteer with the Travis County Sheriff ’s Office- Victim Services Unit Volunteers with the Victim Services Unit of the Travis County Sheriff’s Office assist Victim Services staff on the front lines of crisis intervention! They provide immediate response
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November is Adopt a Senior Pet month: older dogs have advantages by Ann Fowler Many animal shelters and rescue groups across the country celebrate November as “Adopt a Senior Pet Month.” Older dogs and cats are often ignored when individuals and families set their sights on adopting a new puppy or kitten, but seniors can be hidden gems. In fact, several area shelters and rescue groups have programs to help older pets find their forever homes. Anna Crockett is the senior dog coordinator at Austin Pets Alive (APA). She oversees APA’s Senior Class page on Facebook (https:// www.facebook.com/AustinPetsAliveAgedToPerfection). She told
the Gazette, “There are many, many benefits to adopting older dogs, and I think the same benefits can be applied to adopting senior cats as well. First of all, senior dogs were often in homes previously, so they are often house trained and know basic commands. They are also used to living with humans and take cues faster than puppies do because they are so experienced.” Crockett added that senior dogs are often low maintenance, requiring less exercise and training than younger dogs. She added, “This doesn’t mean that they don’t need regular walks and attention, of course, but they tend to be content
to nap most of the day.” She said older pets fit in well with the busy schedules of millennials or the often slow-paced lifestyles of retirees. Classic Canines, a volunteer program sponsored by the Friends of Austin Animal Center http://www. friendsofaustinanimalcenter.com/ foaac, is dedicated to finding homes for senior shelter dogs. Joyce Martin is the executive director of the foster-based Austin Dog Rescue (www.austindog.org). She said they are currently fostering two seniors, Ginger and Lady Bird. The group’s website lists the benefits Continued on page 17
Senior dog thrives with second chance by Ann Fowler GiGi is closing in on her four-year anniversary with us, a German Shepherd/Corgi mix adopted when she was nine years old. But the dog we have now is not the dog that came into our home in January of 2011. At Austin Pets Alive! (APA) we found a painfully shy dog still recovering from non-contagious mange that had left her nearly bald. The city was alerted to the plight of this underweight dog left out in the elements in freezing weather. The owners chose to give her up rather than get her the medical care she needed, but the city could not spare the funds for an old dog that was unlikely to be adopted quickly. An APA staffer looked at each dog on the euthanasia list. She said of GiGi, “She was so frightened, but so wanting to make a connection.” APA gave her a second chance, and she is making the most of it. Her fearful response when she was touched unexpectedly—running screaming into the next room—told us she had likely been mistreated; we already knew she had been neglected. We knew there was a chance the psychological scars ran so deep that she would remain fearful. We were prepared to accept that. We just wanted her to have the comfort and care she should always have had.
When we visited APA that day in January, we were shown several more “normal” senior dogs, but we were looking for “an old gal who needed a break.” GiGi needed a little more patience to allow her the time she needed to see that this was a good home. We offered food, comfort, love—and did I say food? We were delighted to see that she could and did change, although some changes came more quickly. For nearly a year she was so afraid that the food would run out that
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Just another day at the cubie by Roger White Remember “Blondie”? My Sunday comics doesn’t carry “Blondie” anymore, and it’s only recently that I’ve discovered how much I really miss Dagwood Bumstead. And only recently, too, have I come to terms with the notion that I downright envied Dagwood. Not because he got to nap on the couch every weekend, not because he could manufacture the most magnificently constructed midnight sandwiches this side of Jason’s Deli, and not even because his wife (with her girlish figure still intact going on half a century now) opened up a successful catering business. No, I envied Dagwood because he was employed in that wonderful, old ’50s working milieu. You know, before the advent of prefabricated space dividers, semi-annual company pep rallies, corporate aerobics, coworker sensitivity training, and the like. OK, I’ll get right to the point. Dagwood had an office, a real office with a real door. There, I said it. I’m not sure why it’s just now hitting me that I have office envy; it could be just me getting older. My professional background surely doesn’t warrant this emotion. Before my current office job at a nonprofit association, I worked for a quasi-large daily newspaper. And the stuff you may have seen in the movies is true. You’ve got
one giant room, like a Wal-Mart But in this scenario, someone is with desks and computers, and a usually sitting at his or her screen, couple of hundred chain-smoking, laughing like a loon, pointing to his coffee-gulping neurotics gabbing or her radar scope. Don’t ask me incessantly into a couple why on this one, either, of hundred telephones because you may never or screaming for a phofly again. tographer. (At least, So. everyone chain-smoked Why do I want walls in those days. This may and a door? Well . . . I not be correct newsknow the personal lives paper protocol these of every worker around days—see coworker me, for one thing. And sensitivity training. I’m they know mine. Cubie dating myself here, and living is a unique—and you know how painful uncomfortably familthat is.) iar—way to go about And yes, in a quaone’s daily activities. You Roger White si-large daily newspaper can’t help but hear when building, someone is your over-the-divider usually sitting at his or her desk, colleague is frantically refilling her crying like a baby. Don’t ask me why. Prozac prescription or telling off Calming it ain’t. her spouse for leaving the toilet seat Before that, I was, believe it or not, up again. an air traffic controller, at the Fort And sans a door, I always get scared Worth Air Route Traffic Control out of my seat by my coworkers, Center (FAA code ZFW, for you who are usually pretending to have technical types). And the stuff you business but are only snooping may have seen in the movies is true into my space to see if I’m surfing there, too. You’ve got one giant the web again—or they’re trying to room, like a Wal-Mart with the find out where that horrible smell lights off and packed with a couple is coming from. And yes, it’s usuof hundred radar screens, and a ally from me. I’m surrounded by couple of hundred chain-smoking, females, and their olfactory abilities coffee-gulping neurotics gabbing are astoundingly acute. (And their incessantly into headsets or falling sense of office etiquette is drastically over with coronaries. (At least, ev- different from mine and that of my eryone chain-smoked in those – ah, old sportswriting buddies.) never mind.) Continued on next page
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The Word from Oak Hill
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Broken Spoke marks 50 years Mike Jasper The word from Oak Hill is ... fifty. As in The Broken Spoke’s age, since it was created in 1964. I gotta tell you. It kind of looks older to me. Established in 1954 would have been my guess, and I wouldn’t have blanched at 1944 either. What an institution. I’ve only been there three or four times, yet almost every time something amazing happened. Once, I was there in the afternoon, just drinking a beer and waiting for a ride, when a beer commercial broke out. Did they ask me to be in the commercial? No. Did I get to meet the Hollywood starlets in the beer commercial? Yes. The first time I was there I was with my girlfriend and her parents. They spied Joe Sears — one of the stars and creators of Greater Tuna — sitting at a table. “Wish we could meet him,” somebody said. What the hell, I went over and said, “Got some fans of yours who want to say hello,” and he did. At least he waved. Stars in public, unless they’re eating, usually don’t mind the star treatment. But the best night I ever had at the Broken Spoke came during a SXSW show when Slaid Cleaves and his band were playing. This was the best version of his band, in my opinion, with Gurf Morlix on guitar and Ivan Brown on bass. He even had a drummer behind him that night. Great performance.
And then to top it off, Neil Young media table. walked in about an hour later and “Mike Jasper, Oak Hill Gazette,” I hung out. said. I wasn’t on the list. In fairness, Yeah. That was a pretty good night. that happens to me a lot. Usually • • • after they take a long look at my face. Staying on the theme of Austin No matter. A few minutes earlier I music, last Saturday, I was invited to was heartily greeted by Chip Tait, one of the biggest events my old boss and former of the year — the Black owner of Lovejoy’s, and Fret Ball, which they I think it’s been five years continue to call, officially, at least since that reunion. the Black Ball, which I He’s now the bar manager refuse to print since there’s of the Paramount, where another Black Ball out in the Black Ball took place. the universe and I’m very See? So I did get in after all. stubborn. Sixteen acts played that Most people have a more night in a listening-room Mike Jasper below-the-belt opinion atmosphere, which brings of me, but I’m going with me to my next niggling stubborn. observation — it ain’t no ball. No What a great event. The evening dancing (not that I’m complaining) started with what I would have nor- but even worse, no talking. mally have called an ill advised red I split before I turned into a nuicarpet sponsored by Gibson — but it sance. worked. I thought Austinites would Here’s the best part — Black Fret never get into a Hollywoodish red came through with the goods. Ten carpet scene with real (or perhaps artists or bands received grants of faked) paparazzi, but I would be $10,000 that night, and the 2014 wrong. Black Fret winners are Amy Cook, “It’s not faked at all,” Amber, one Elizabeth McQueen, Erin Ivey, of the PR reps for the event told Gina Chavez, Graham Wilkinson, me. Then she rattled off a bunch of Lincoln Durham, Mother Falcon, websites I’d never heard of. Okay, Quiet Company, The Rocketboys then. Never any fake people on the and Wild Child. Internet. “It was incredible to have 16 of I know, I know. I’m a killjoy, and our nominees play and to see our I shouldn’t be, because it was a great nominees, advisors and members night. Still … all come together in such a beautiful “Let me help you get signed in,” way to support our local music to Amber said, and led me to the Continued on page 23
This Old Spouse Continued from p. 4 I got a less-than-subtle hint when I received two Glade Plug-ins and a bottle of Beano tablets as Christmas presents from my dear colleagues. Yeah. Anyway, I can be editing, writing, working up a storm all day, and, without fail, the only time someone comes in to see me is when I am propped up with a Coke and a Slim Jim, watching some viral video about Charlie the Unicorn or some such. I had a cowbell installed just outside
my space, but it’s not the same. I’m thinking of putting tape on the floor where my door should be, a la Les Nesman in “WKRP in Cincinnati.” “I didn’t hear you knock!” The hardest thing about cubie living? And this may be a guy thing. But when I’m about to get off the phone from my wife, and she ends the conversation with those three little words, I feel compelled to duck my head down and lower my voice to a whisper. You know how difficult those three little words are
family humor for men, especially when you can feel a phalanx of ears tuned in all around you. “Yes, dear, . . . toilet seat down.” Oh, to work in the days of Mr. Dithers. Roger White is a freelance writer living in Austin, Texas, with his lovely wife, two precocious daughters, a very fat daschund, and a self-absorbed cat. For further adventures, visit oldspouse.wordpress.com.
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Family’s business helps pet owners through the hard times of saying goodbye Like so many pet lovers, Linda and Chuck Hutchinson have grieved over the deaths of beloved pets. They adopted Buster and Shelly, a pair of Shelties, around the same time they got married, and 14 years later the two dogs were euthanized when old age infirmities diminished their quality of life. “The vet told us he would take care of the rest and we never knew what happened to their remains,” said Linda. That experience made a profound impression on the couple and years later, after Chuck’s long career with the Houston Police Department and in corporate security, the Hutchinsons’ find themselves at the forefront of a new movement in pet aftercare that acknowledges the depth of grief caused by pet loss and handles the pet’s remains in a way that is much more respectful of the place that pets hold in their owners’ hearts. Over a year ago, after extensive thought and research, Chuck and Linda, along with their son Brian, opened Austin Pet Memorial Center which, for the same or less cost as having a veterinarian deal with a deceased pet’s remains, offers a much more personalized experience. “Most vets will place pet remains in a black trash bag in a freezer,” explained Chuck, “and then the crematorium
will come around and pick them up need of comfort. and cremate several animals at once. If Chuck has created a thoughtful packpeople want their pets ashes returned age of remembrance items he gives to to them, the crematorium may have every pet parent when they come in to partitions between the animals, but pick up the urn with their pet’s ashes. the process is so volatile that there is This includes a clay paw print and grief no way to insure you are only getting literature among other items. In their your pet’s remains.” short time in this business, they have What Austin Pet Memorial offers dealt with the remains of not only cats is only private cremations and they and dogs, but ferrets, a goat and even handle the transportation of all pets a pet lizard. with baskets and blankets instead of The Hutchison’s have a mission the black plastic garbage bags. About statement which is “To help families a third of pet owners choose to bring mourn, memorialize, and pay tribute their pet’s remains to Austin Pet Me- to their beloved pets by providing morial Center. “Bringing the pet over dignified and compassionate after-life can be a part of the grieving process,” care. ” To find out more, go to their said Chuck, “but we also will pick up website at www.austinpetmc.com. at the home or the vet’s office and that is included in the cost, as long as the location is within 25 miles of Austin.” At Austin Pet Memorial Center’s facility, there is a memorial room where families can come to mourn and pay tribute to their deceased pets. The Hutchinson’s say that the room is an ideal place to bring young children who may be experiencing their first loss. The Memorial Room at Austin Pet MeTo help with the grief, the resident cat, Sweetie, will come morial Center allows people the space to and rub up against anyone in mourn the loss of their pet in private.
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Kem Watts - 4pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183
A Masked Ball - Austin Opera launches its 2014-2015 season with the masterfully rich and cunning drama of Verdi’s A Masked Ball (Un ballo in maschera), foundational support provided by the Georgia B. Lucas Foundation. The Long Center 701 W. Riverside (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org
Brennen Leigh - 7pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586.
Wednesdays No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood.
The Peacemakers - 10pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586.
Karaoke - at Boomerz Nightclub, 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373. Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons / Jesse Dayton- 6pm - 9:15pm / 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar. 442-6189.
Lewis Black: The Rant is Due - 7pm Paramount Theatre 719 Congress Ave 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre.org Wed., Nov. 19 & Thurs., Nov. 20 The Sarajevo Haggadah: Music of the Book - 8pm An illuminated manuscript that contains the illustrated traditional text of the Passover Haggadah, which accompanies the Passover Seder. It is one of the oldest Sephardic Haggadahs in the world, originating in Barcelona around 1350. McCullough Theatre 2375 Robert Deadman Dr. (512) 4776060 texasperformingarts.org November 19 - December 2
Cyrano de Bergerac - American poet Brian Hooker’s acclaimed version starring Marc Pouhé, last season’s Othello. The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 4575100 thelongcenter.org Saturday, November 22 Leon Russell - 8pm with Little Freddy King Paramount Theatre 719 Congress Ave 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre.org Sunday, November 23 Burt Bacharach - 7pm The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org
Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free.
KGSR Unplugged At The Grove -every Thursday evening through Sept 6th. Join KGSR every Thursday for 23 consecutive weeks at Shady Grove on Barton Springs Road for one of Austin’s longest running free concert series.
Sunday, November 16
November 11 - November 16
Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story 50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 on Stage is an unprecedented Live Music. Senior Activity Center live experience, exploding with 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. heart-pounding music, passionate www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com romance, and sensational dancing. Bass Concert Hall 2300 Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Wa- Robert Dedman 512.471.1444 terloo Ice House, Southpark Mead- texasperformingarts.org ows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. wa- November 13 - November 23 terlooicehouse.com.
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City’s “downtown dance” scene. Oscar G. Brockett Theatre 300 E. 23rd St. (512) 477-6060 texasperformingarts.org
William Shakespeare’s Hamlet Thurs – Sat evenings at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm Mary Moody Northen Theatre St. Edward’s University 3001 S. Congress Avenue 512.448.8484 www.stedwards. edu/theatre
Ongoing Events Woodworkers Club of Austin - 7pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the training room at Seaton Hosp SW, on FM 1826 We are a non profit org. and make toys etc for charity. Call Bill at 512288-3252 Free South Austin Mystery Book Club - 7:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Sunset Valley Barnes & Noble on Brodie Ln. Our April 16th book is Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. If you have question email dschieck@yahoo.com. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting - Bannockburn Baptist Church room 103 Every Wednesday, 7pm - 8:30pm Anne Slater 512-215-9719 for more info Free Conversation Cafe - Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics. Every third Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.. Free and open to the public. 512974-9900 / cityofaustin.org/library. Classes and meditation - with Western Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Ingchug. Every Sunday at 9:30am at Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745. Everyone welcome. Spiritual counselling by appointment. Call for free brochure. 916-4444. meditationinaustin.org. Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas Chapter - Meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Recycled Reads (part of the Austin Library system) 5335 Burnet Rd www.hotxsinc.org. VFW Post 4443 meeting - Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost. The Oak Hill Rotary Club - Meets at noon on the first three Mondays of the month at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon. More info at 288-8487 See www. oakhillrotary.org for other activities and events. Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For infor mation:circlecareademocrats.org.
November 14 - November 16 Fall For Dance - 2pm & 7:30pm UT at Austin’s award-winning dance company Dance Repertory Theatre is going “downtown” this season, presenting contemporary works inspired by New York
Community Clubs & Events
School House Rock Live - 1pm, 2pm & 4:30pm Paramount Theatre 719 Congress Ave 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre.org
Toastmasters Groups - Build leadership and communication skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Visitors welcome. Tejas Toastmasters: 288-7808/ tejastoastmasters.org. Meets every Mon. at 6 pm at IHOP, 1101 S.
Mopac. South Austin Toastmasters: meets first and third Tuesday at noon at ACC South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane. Phone 443-7110 or 288-7808. Oak Hill Toastmasters: meet every Thursday from 6:45-8pm at Western Hills Church of Christ, 6211 Parkwood Drive. Open to ages 18 & up. 956-494-4809 / oakhill.freetoasthost.biz for more info. Alzheimer’s Caregiver SupporGroup - 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon at Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. Anyone caring for a loved-one with dementia and needing support is invited. RSVP to 512-637-5400 and feel free to bring your own lunch. www.arvedacare.com. Senior Luncheon Program - Seniors (over 60) meet at 8656 Hwy. 71 W, Bldg A, next to JP bldg every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 10am2pm. Transportation available. Call 512-854-2138 for more info. Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team - Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www.ohnpct.org. MOMS Club of Austin - Are you a stay at home mom looking for support, daytime activities and other moms like you? The MOMS® Club of SW Oaks/Oak Hill offers all that and more. You can find us on Meetup at www.meetup.com/ MOMS-Club-of-Austin-SW-Oaks/ Southwest Networking Group (SWING) - meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 482-9026 or 921-4901. Thursdays. South Austin AARP Chapter 2426 - Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 1pm - 4pm at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Wednesday of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www.southaustinaarp.org. OHBPA Meeting - (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association). Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon $15. ohbpa.org. Retired Austin Travelers - a group for people who love to travel. The July 14 meeting will be on Monday. Regular meetings are the second Wednesday of oddnumbered months, from 1:00 to 3pm in the Oak Hill Library at 5124 Convict Hill Rd ratsonline.org. Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except
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. Saturday 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.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ austin_south
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Through December 9 Lucky Dragons The Contemporary Austin, Lucky Dragons has gathered field recordings of bird songs and calls at Laguna Gloria over a 24-hour period to form the basis of a new musical composition, 17,000 Observations . Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria 3809 W. 35th Street thecontemporaryaustin.org Through December 7 Felted Sculptures, Mixed-Media Exhibit - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. 512.232.0100 www. wildflower.org Sunday, November 16 Classical Music event - 4pm The Balcones Community Orchestra presents Steve Girko, Clarinet Principal Clarinetist with the Austin Symphony Weber: Concerto No. 1 for Clarinet and Orchestra in F Minor The orchestra, led by Dr. Robert Radmer will also perform Handel: Concerto Grosso in G Minor Op. 6, No. 4 Haydn: Symphony No. 97 in C Major FREE Ascension Lutheran Church 6420 Hart Lane www. BCOrchestra.net Tuesday, November 18 “Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby” Community Resource Fair 10am - 2pm This collaborative effort advances a worldwide campaign to promote the importance of birthing healthy babies. Health screenings at the event include blood sugar, blood pressure and pregnancy testing. Doris Miller Auditorium 2300 Rosewood Ave 512- 972-5409 FREE ATX LASER: Where Art Meets Science in Austin - 7pm - 9:30pm showcases UMLAUF’S ability to fuse creativity and materials in an innovative and progressive way. UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum 605 Robert E Lee Rd. (512) 445-5582
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Outdoors & Fitness Ongoing Events Farmer’s Market at Sunset Valley - Locally grown fresh produce at Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. Saturdays from 9am-1pm. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org. Free Introduction to Dance Class - for adults and teens. Every Saturday at 11am at Tapestry Dance Company & Academy, Western Trails Blvd., Austin. www. tapestry.org. Docent Tours of AMOA - Each Saturday and Sunday 1pm Docent-led tours of the recently restored 1916 Driscoll Villa, the intimate art exhibition Laguna Gloria Grounded and the historic gardens overlooking Lake Austin. at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. 512-495-9224 www.amoa.org. Texas Outdoor Women’s Network - Open to women of all ages interested in outdoor activities. fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking and more! No experience required. Free monthly meetings on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the LCRA Red Bud Complex, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. . www.townaustin.org. Hill Country Outdoors- “Austin’s
Most Active Outdoor, Sport an Social Club” Specializing in 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, November 28 Guided Hike - Second Saturday & second Sunday of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Austin. Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. www.brightleaf.org Boot Camp Workout - At 9am every Saturday, our expert coaches will lead you through a muscle toning, fat burning, FREE 45 minute boot camp class! Bring your ten closest friends and jump start your weekend. Mills Elementary School 1-877-801-8171, extension 710 Nature Hike at McKinney State Falls - Free interpretive hikes to discover the diverse range of flora
and fauna that can be seen at McKinney Falls. Hikes are offered the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month starting at 10am from the Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. Info contact: jeanneffia@ gmail.com
2014 American Freestyle Open Flying Disc Championships - Long-time Oak Hill residents are competing and helping with the championships, Michael Stoneking and Chris Baker have both lived in Oak Hill for over 25 years. Zilker Pk Rugby Field. americanfreestyleopen.com 512288-1866 Saturday, November 15 2014 Aki Matsuri - Japan Fall Festival - 12pm - 4pm Taiko drums, Japanese traditional and festive dance, traditional musical instruments, the beauty of the Chanoyu ceremony, Japanese martial arts, and Okinawan traditional dance... -- all this will bring the esthetic gifts of Japanese culture to Austin. O. Henry Middle School 2610 W 10th St jasga.org
cock Barn. Both activities are in- Saturday, November 15 cluded with regular Zoo admission. 10808 Rawhide Trail, For additional information, call 512-288-1490 or visit www.austinzoo.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 Pea-
A Year With Frog and Toad - This whimsical show follows two great friends waking from hibernation, planting gardens, raking leaves, sledding and learning life lessons along the way. Zach Theatre Kleburg Stage 202 South Lamar 512-476-0541 zachtheatre.org
Trash - 12pm A puppet musical presented by Puppet Improv Project of Austin that tells a monster lesson for kids (and their adults) to reduce, reuse, and recycle. One World Theatre 7701 Bee Caves Rd oneworldtheatre.org Monday, November 17
Lissa Hattersley’s Trip Trio - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com
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The Derailers - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com
Gregg Yows- 6:30pm Johnson - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net
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T Jarrod Bonta - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 evangelinecafe.com
Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am - 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Dan Tedesco - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net Gregg Yows- 6:30pm Johnson - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net Sam Bentley - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Rick McRae Trio - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Music of Chuck Dez - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711 Friday, November 14 Jason Stringfellow Band - 8pm Jay Statham Band 11pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net $7 Billy Mata - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Michael Myers - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com FREE Laura Otero - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com
Monday, November 17 Andrea Marie - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Pky (512) 263-2711 New Moon Mondays - Acoustic songwriters song swap with new artist and special guest each week! Featuring Jon Greene on percussion and a rotating list of guitarist. 7pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com George Ensle Hosts Special Guest Michael Ballew - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net
Homeschool Day at Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary - 9:30am - 3:30pm A full day of fun and educational activities has been planned. Be sure to bring a bag lunch and a drink to enjoy in our picnic grove. Entrance to the Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail $5/$2 train. Info: 512-288-5031 or email Audrey. austinzoo@yahoo.com
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CAJUN NIGHT Charles Thibodeaux’s Cajun Trio 6pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com FREE Two Tons of Steel - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Devin Jake - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Hook Herrera, Denny Freeman, Gil T. Isais, & Mike Buck 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Saturday, November 22 Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar (512) 442-6189
Ken Simpson - 6pm Jake Penrod - 9pm at the Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Twilight Trio - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 evangelinecafe.com Wednesday, November 19 Paul Podra - 6pm Weldon Henson - 8pm at the Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com
Saturday, November 15
Saturday Night Concert Series Hosted By Sun Radio - 7pm Bring a blanket to lounge on the grassy lawn during the show. Hill Country Galleria 12700 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. T-100 512-2630001 hillcountrygalleria.com
Friday, November 21
Tuesday, November 18
Jolie Goodnight Trio - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com Hot Texas Swing Band - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Brother Nothing - 8pm Cody Riley Band - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net
Kevin Ahart 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com
November 6 - November 23 Nuncrackers - Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at 7:30pm, and Sunday afternoons at 2pm Those nutty nuns along with Father Virgil and the very talented students of the Mt St Helen Parochial School will be singing, dancing, giving away prizes, and even doing a little ballet! The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens 1101 FM 2325 Wimberley, Texas 78676 512-847-6969 emilyann.org
Thursday, November 13
November 14 - November 16
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. October 10 - November 29 amoa.org. At Austin Children’s Museum: Community Night - Come out and play EVERY Wednesday night at 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime and a variety of hands-on activities. Themed stories, songs,d activities. Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. For kids 3 & under & their caregivers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Singa-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 4722499 / ausinkids.org.
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Cold Steel Revolver - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com FREE Floyd Domino & Redd Volkaert - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Thursday, November 20 Soul Wagon - 7:30pm Satellite
Sunday, November 23 Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
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Sales are mushrooming for LoGro by Tony Tucci
An Oak Hill business is providing mushrooms for area kitchens that are as fresh as the day they’re picked. It’s a fascinating plan. LoGro Farms sells boxes containing mushroom spores. Customers take them home and tend to them until they’re full grown, and pick the mushrooms as they are needed. The business has been an instant success, but that’s not where the story ends. LoGro Farms has formed symbiotic relationships with two other businesses, and all three are benefitting from the venture. Next door to LoGro Farms is Jester King Brewery, which, after the brewing process, has waste grain that is perfect for growing mushrooms. Another neighbor is Stanley’s Farmhouse Pizza, which buys all the mushrooms LoGro can provide.
LoGro Farms is owned by partners Ryan Sansbury and Jeremy Bastian, whose creativity extends beyond mushroom marketing. They started their business using other people’s money, raised through an internet program called the Kick Starter Campaign. Basically, they sold their future— mushrooms that existed only on paper—and raised $11,000 in 45 days. The two started their business just a year ago in an old building on Fitzhugh Road, and became an instant success.” We can’t keep up with demand,” said Sansbury. One reason for their success is that they are located next to Jester King Brewery, which has plenty of spent beer grain that mushrooms love, and Stanley’s Farmhouse Pizza, an instant outlet for their mushrooms. Ron Extract, a managing partner of Jester King, said when the mush-
rooms became available it was decided to use them in a special brew called Snorkel. The first batch was a success, and a second larger batch will be ready in a week or two. “I was glad when they came in because they’re using our waste for food,” said Extract. “We’re happy to have them.” The relationship with Stanley’s Farmhouse Pizza has been beneficial too. Originally, Jester King did not have a license to sell and used Stanley’s as an outlet. The relationship continues, but Stanley’s also offers other brands. The site has become an attraction. The parking lot was crowded last Sunday as customers lined up to enjoy the brick oven pizza and fresh brewed beer, making use of a covered pavilion to have a picnic. And they can stop by for a mushroom-growing kit on the way home.
Ryan Sansbury of LoGro Farms with one of his mushroom spores kits. The kits also can be ordered online, and Sansbury said they are starting to open booths at farmers markets. “We’re transforming waste into food that’s good for you,” said Sansbury.
That was his goal when he asked Bastian, a childhood friend, to leave Houston and start the mushroom farm.
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Local furniture maker takes top Cook Walden holds toy drive honors at prestigious state show to honor Colton Turner Oak Hill woodworker Robert Galusha has just received recognition for his latest contribution to the art of furniture making. Following up on Galusha’s second place finish in 2011 with his Mobius Rocker, his Katelin Arm Chair was awarded first place overall at the Texas Furniture Makers Show at the Kerr
Arts and Cultural Center in Kerrville, Texas. The juried show celebrates the work of the best furniture makers in Texas and runs through November 30, 2014. The Katelin Arm Chair in Ash represents the latest application of a unique process developed by Mr. Galusha for the construction of amazingly
light yet sturdy furniture. The flow of the lines suggest the organic structure of the tree itself. The effect begs for the touch of the hand and sitting in the chair feels like being held. During his 39-year career in California, Arizona, and now Texas producing custom pieces for such notable designers such as Michael Taylor, Ted Graber, Nan Rosenblatt and Thomas Bartlett, Galusha has created finely crafted designs both nationally and internationally. His work has been featured in the pages of Fine Woodworking Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Traditional Home, The San Francisco Chronicles’ Image Magazine, and has also been shown numerous times in the pages and on the cover of Architectural Digest. Galusha provides custom furniture and other specialty woodworking to architects, interior designers and individual clients. “The challenge to me is the faithful execution of the clients’ vision,” said Galusha, “The creation of the piece follows this desire.” Galusha offers woodworking classes at his studio on Highway 290 in Cedar Valley. More information on both his furniture and his classes can be found at robertgalushadesign.com.
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ily we have come to know so well,” said Kevin Hull, manager of Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home. “It is our hope that the generosity of others will help make the holidays a magical time for the children in our community.” Transforming lives one child at a time, Angelheart Kids strives to have a positive impact in the heart of every child it serves by providing a setting that meets the physical, emotional and assessment needs of the children placed in the care of the organization. For more information, visit www. AngelheartKids.org.
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Gazette Sports: Austin • Bowie • Crockett
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Brianna Timmins by Patrick Olson Having completed a volleyball campaign as a co-captain on the Crockett volleyball team, Junior Brianna Timmins will now focus on preparing for the track season this spring. “Brianna is one of a kind,” Lady Cougar volleyball coach Lori Henry said. “She works hard in everything she does. You will never find her slacking off during a drill or a game. She always gives a 100%. I don’t think she knows any other way.” Timmins now aims to improve on a silver medal performance in the Continued on page 14
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Grayson Oguin by Patrick Olson Gazette: Sarah Weeks
The Bulldogs had trouble stopping Lake Travis (above) in a 64-7 defeat, but beat Del Valle away 45-7.
Bowie rebounds with big win by Patrick Olson
The Bowie football team rebounded from a 64-7 defeat versus Lake Travis to record a 45-7 road win over Del Valle. During the encounter with Lake Travis, the Cavaliers disrupted the Bowie offensive line and covered the Bulldogs receivers relentlessly, while establishing themselves as a legitimate Class 6A Division II title contender. Bowie built a 28-0 lead at Del Valle with a pair of rushing scores from Ben Setterquist and two scoring receptions by Josh Wainwright. After falling to Cedar Ridge last year in the first round of the playoffs while missing a pair of talented skill position players, Bowie seeks re-
venge versus the Raiders with a 2014 Bulldog crew that features a strong ground game and an opportunistic defense. Bowie’s ground assault includes bruising back Quirin Laracuente running downhill, and quickness on the edge with Steve Johnson and Setterquist. Preston Wheeler has thrown for nearly 1,800 yards and 22 touchdowns. Primary Bowie receiving targets include Setterquist, Wainwright, Johnson, 6’4” Cole Kuykendall and 6’5” Regan Shaw. Conversely, the Bulldogs will face a Raiders attack with gifted receivers also. “They have some really good, skillful wide-outs that Continued on page 14
Central to the resurgence of the Austin High football program, the Maroons’ offensive line, led by Grayson Olguin, helped the team return to the playoffs. Olguin credits line coach Neil Abbott with fostering a new team mentality. “We think of us as one big tribe,” Olguin said of the offensive line including himself, Andy Day, Alex Phan, Thomas Xinic and Eric Mendez. “We’re like Indians fighting to protect and the village is our quarterback. We have a lot more chemistry, and coach Abbott brought a family feeling to it.” Continued on page 14
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Austin High wins final two as playoffs loom by Patrick Olson With victories over Lehman and Anderson, the Austin High football team will now focus on a postseason appearance against Pflugerville Hendrickson. The Maroons slipped past Lehman 63-56 and destroyed Anderson 48-14. Playoff action commences Friday night at 7:30 p.m. as Austin High (6-4) faces Hendrickson (7-3) at Round Rock’s Dragon Stadium. As quarterback Beau Kalbacher led the offense, Austin High quickly moved downfield to open the game against Lehman, but a turnover inside the 10-yard line ended the initial Maroons drive. Patrick Dowell subsequently denied the Lobos a first down with solid play in the Maroons defensive backfield. On the next Maroons possession, Marcello Mendoza proceeded to quickly put
the home team on the board by jogging over the goal line for a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Jacob Traudt and Chris Mendoza then caught touchdown passes and Devin Smith shined on special teams with a touchdown on a punt return, as Austin High built a 42-13 lead by halftime. The Lobos stormed back in the third quarter, as quarterback Jeremy Schilhab threw for over 300 yards and four scores on the evening. The Maroons capped scoring in the contest with another Marcello Mendoza rushing touchdown and a two-point conversion pass play from Kalbacher to Chris Mendoza.
Kalbacher threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns in the triumph over the Trojans. Traudt was targeted 11 times, while snagging eight receptions for a hundred yards and a pair of touchdowns. Allik Anchando caught six of the seven balls thrown
to him for 82 yards and a touchdown. Marcello Mendoza accumulated 22 carries for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Over the course of the 2014 season, Kalbacher has thrown for 2,518 yards and 25 touchdowns, while
Marcello Mendoza has rushed for 619 yards and ten touchdowns. Traudt paced the club with 68 receptions for 907 yards and 11 touchdowns. Anchondo was targeted on 94 occasions and has 57 receptions for 579 yards and seven scores.
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Facing a ‘win and you’re in’ showdown in the final regular season contest, Crockett dropped a 33-21 decision to Reagan, as running back Mulbah Car ran over the Cougars for 220 yards and three touchdowns. Crockett (3-7, 3-4) concluded a 2014 campaign in postseason contention until the final game, while Reagan (4-6, 4-3) visits Vista Ridge (8-2, 5-2) Saturday at 2 p.m. at Gupton Stadium in the first round of the Class 5A Division II playoffs. On the first Crockett drive of the night, fullback Jordon Toupin ran left for a first down in Raiders territory at the 36-yard line. Behind blocking from linemen Adrian Davila, Javier Morales, Oscar Gonzalez, Dominic Rodriguez and Sean Freeman, the Cougars then scored Continued on page 23
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Bowie rebounds with big win Continued from p. 12 can get by you,” Bowie coach Jeff Ables acknowledged. “The two quarterbacks they’ve been using are getting the ball to them. We’ll have our hands full.” David Racine leads Cedar Ridge with over 700 hundred yards receiving and seven scores. Daryl Lydon and Garrett Sharp each threw for a touchdown in the playoff , clinching with a 28-21 win over Westwood last week. Bowie defenders Cruz Lopez and Patrick Moran must attack the Raiders backfield and blanket the Cedar Ridge receivers from the linebacker and cornerback spots respectively. Cedar Ridge (4-6, 4-3) features an
active defensive front. “They blitz a lot and are athletic in the secondary,” Ables added. The Bowie (8-2, 7-1) offensive line of Antonio Tovar, Caleb Teague, Gherold Mullender, Seth Vear and sophomore Kyle Ohlen will need to keep Wheeler clean in the pocket. Bowie has speedy performers in Johnson and Setterquist to offset the aggressive Raiders defense with direct snaps and jet sweeps to the perimeter. Additionally, Wheeler possesses solid running ability and Laracuente is armed with deceptive speed in the open field. Bowie will tangle with the winner of The Woodlands versus Klein Oak contest in the second round if the Bulldogs prevail over the Raiders.
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Gazette student athlete spotlight Continued from p. 14
Brianna Timmins pole vault event at the district track meet last year that allowed her to advance to the area meet. Born in Chandler, Arizona, Brianna moved to Austin during her seventh grade year and attended Covington Middle School, where she also played basketball. During her sophomore year at Crockett, Brianna earned a spot on the varsity volleyball team, while also performing for the Tex-Anns drill team. The younger of two girls born to Brian
Grayson Oguin Olguin attended Patton Elementary, before progressing to Small Middle School. He earned a spot on the varsity as a sophomore, and now works at nose guard on defense and at right guard on offense. He even runs the ball on occasion as a fullback. “Against Westlake I ran about 30 yards on fourth and two,” Olguin recalled. “On Friday, I took it at the 3-yard line, bounced outside and cut it back, wide-open for a score thanks to my blockers.” The oldest son of Scott Olguin and Tish Pietsch, Grayson hopes to continue playing football in college before
and Tami Timmins, Brianna would like to attend Texas A&M-Corpus Christi following graduation. Geometry instructor Mrs. Reed is Brianna’s favorite teacher at Crockett. “She helps students in a unique way at their level,” Timmins added. A loss to Ann Richards was the best game Crockett played this year according to Timmins. “We played a good match against them. We ended up losing in the fifth game,” Brianna noted. “It was just a fight.” Timmins will join friend Misty Altes to guide the Cougars in 2015. “Our job will be to help lead the team,” she stated.
Former Crockett volleyball player and Tex-Ann Kelsey Waugh provided a positive influence for Brianna. “With her being a leader and co-captain my first year on varsity, she was a major influence helping me with both volleyball and dance,” said Timmins. Brianna offers important advice for younger pupils aspiring to compete at the varsity level in high school. “Push with everything you have,” she said. “The four years go by quickly. Every ounce of sweat is worth it. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
eventually returning to Austin to be a policeman. English instructor Doug Rhodenbaugh is Grayson’s favorite teacher at Austin High. “He runs a charity called Pencil Project,” the offensive lineman said. “It’s for getting kids in Guatemala school supplies. I think that’s really awesome.” Earning a road win over Hays was the Maroons’ best game of the season according to Grayson. “We fired on all cylinders all game long,” he recalled of the 35-34 Austin High victory. “People doubted us and we went in there and did what we had to do.” Austin High must now tangle with
a formidable foe in Hendrickson Friday night at Round Rock’s Dragon Stadium. “They’re very talented,” Olguin admitted. “We need to keep our composure, because we have not been in the playoff atmosphere. I think the passion to earn another week is what we’re working for Friday.” With a fierce war-like approach akin to Indigenous Peoples of America, the Maroons will enter battle in the first round of the playoffs intent on keeping quarterback Beau Kalbacher upright, and opening holes for running back Marcello Mendoza.
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November is Adopt a Senior Pet month: older dogs have advantages Continued from page 3
of adopting seniors: Benefits of Adopting an Age to Perfection Dog • Mature dogs make excellent companions for everyone. • What you see is what you get their size and temperament are established. • Mature dogs are calm and mellow and therefore learn quickly. • Mature dogs let you get a good nights sleep they are accustomed to human schedules and don’t need nighttime feedings, or frequent potty breaks • Mature dogs reward your care with an unwavering devotion. Nothing matches the love of a mature dog for his or her person or family. • Mature dogs have learned many of life’s lessons. They know, for example, that shoes are for walking and bones are for chewing. • Mature dogs are playful, love to take walks, but enjoy their naps too. • Mature dogs know that great outdoors is for eliminating and the house is for relaxing.
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adoption at no cost to adopters who are age 55 or older. The Austin Humane Society lists all cats and dogs over the age of five as part of its Super Seniors Program and waives the adoption fees. Those who look past the grey muzzles and give older pets a chance are rewarded many times over. APA alum Titus was a 12-year-old Yorkshire Terrier mix who came to the shelter with medical issues. Last month he found his forever home. His new family changed his name to Texas and reported, “He is the happiest little guy and we are so blessed that Austin Pets Alive! rescued him. … When my husband and I thought about adopting another dog when we moved into our new home, we had in mind a young, larger and healthier dog. But once we met Texas we knew that adopting him was what we were meant to do. Even our other two dogs have welcome Texas!! There are so many senior dogs that are looking for loving homes and we are so happy that Texas found his forever home with us!!”
Senior dog thrives with second chance Continued from page 3 to lay down, to hike with other dogs—and even excelled in a class on air scenting. The hand gestures we included with verbal commands come in handy now as her hearing is failing. GiGi has annual geriatric checkups with her friends at Austin Veterinary Diagnostic Hospital, and she takes medicine daily to manage her mild arthritis. All things considered, she is in great health for a dog nearing 13. She
has recently learned to enter and exit the car using a set of stairs so as to not overtax her joints. I have had several dogs in my lifetime, but there is something special in watching a senior rescue snoozing at your feet and occasionally wagging her tail as she dreams. Adopting a senior pet is not for everyone, but I think more people should consider it when looking for that special new family member.
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Troxclair and Scruggs gear up for runoff Continued from p. 1
“Affordability is an issue that is affecting everyone throughout the city and it manifests itself most prominently in District 8 through the property tax issue,” Scruggs said. “We have a high percentage of homeowners and a high percentage of families in homes owned by those families. Property tax increases have really rattled people and they’re concerned about the trajectory we’re on and their ability to keep up.” Scruggs said his campaign was a community collaboration that couldn’t have succeeded without people volunteering on their own time and taking the time to study candidates. “I can’t thank them enough. It
was a true grassroots effort, what we did,” Scruggs said. “We just built our presence in the neighborhoods slowly and steadily throughout the months.” District 8 candidate Darrell Pierce reflected on the election results in a letter of thanks to his supporters. “While the final poll results do not fully reflect our hard work, they do show the city council race in District 8 was far more partisan-focused than we could have predicted. I remain committed to being a balanced community voice, using common sense for solving problems,” Pierce said. Eliza May, a District 8 candidate who also served as a member of Austinites for Geographic Rep-
resentation, which helped get the 10-1 process of the ground, agreed with Pierce and said the election results reflect citizens voting along party lines. “I think that the election was very partisan. I think people voted along those lines for the most part when you look at the results,” May said. May said no matter which candidate wins the District 8 runoff, she wants to work with the representative to serve and better the community. “I will remain engaged at whatever level the community supports and the community needs,” May said. “I want to be an effective voice for our neighborhood and our district.” Early voting for the 10-1 runoff election begins December 1.
Fraud Alert: telephone scammers claim to be Tax Office employees Multiple people have contacted the Tax Office in recent days to report a telephone scam. Individuals claiming to be Tax Office employees have attempted to collect jury duty fines threatening arrest for non-compliance. The victim is asked to obtain a prepaid credit card immediately,
and the scammer is reported to insist on remaining on the phone while the victim drives to a nearby store to obtain payment. “While our office does make phone calls to collect debts owed to the county, we do not collect jury duty fines or use aggressive, threatening tactics,” said Bruce
Elfant the Tax Assessor-Collector How can you determine if the call you receive is from the Travis County Tax Office? · The Tax Office sends official notices by mail to inform you of
Behind the voting numbers by Penny Levers
Top vote-getter for the District 8 council seat Ellen Troxclair secured a runoff bid with 5, 676 votes while her runoff opponent Ed Scruggs came in only slightly behind with 5,496 votes in the November 4 general election. If you disregard Precinct 368, which has no registered voters, there are 23 voting precincts in Austin City Council District 8. The number of registered voters in these precincts range from 25 (364) to 5, 531 (367). Of all 17 precincts with more than
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600 voters, voter participation ranged from a high of 57.68% to a low of 33.3%. The percentage of all District 8 registered voters who cast a ballot in the November election was 48%, but the percentage of registered voters who cast a vote for their city council representative was less than 40%, which means that neither runoff candidate will have gotten much more than 10% of District 8 registered voters to come out for them during the general election.
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Religious Services ANGLICAN
St. Philip’s Anglican Church 1408 W. 9th St, Austin. 78703 Fr. Gary Francis, Vicar Holy Communion 1928 Book of Common Prayer Sunday 11:00 am gkfrancis@suddenlink.net Traditional Anglican Worship
CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena 4800 Convict Hill Rd. 78749 892-2420 Pastor Rev. Patrick Coakley Weekend Masses: Sat. 5pm, Sun 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 5pm Weekday Masses: Mon-Fri. 12noon, Sat. 9am, Tues & 1st Fri 7pm
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
CHURCH OF CHRIST
New Life Assembly of God 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin. 78745 (Between Wm. Cannon and Dittmar) Call: (512) 445-5433 Pastor: Charlie Hilburn Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30am; Worship & Children’s Church 10:30am; Prayer and Worship Service 6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Kidtastic! * Missio Dei Youth Ministry * Adult Class newlifeaustin@agchurches.org www.newlifeaustin.org connecting...growing...reaching
Western Hills Church of Christ 6211 Parkwood Drive 892-3532 www.westernhillscoc.com whcc@westernhillscoc.com Sunday Services:9am Bible Classes (all ages),10am Worship (with Children’s Church) Evening - groups & worship alternating weeks Wednesday: 7pm Worship, classes for all ages, 6pm Meal together We have an inspiring and Biblically rich worship service, a very active Youth Ministry and a growing Children’s Ministry! “We are... a place to believe, a place to belong, a place to call home”
BAPTIST Bee Cave Baptist Church 13222 Hwy. 71W (at Hwy. 620) (512) 263-5058 Pastor: Rev. Jim Roquemore Services: Sun. 10:45am & 6:30pm, Sunday School 9:30am Children’s church available Sun. am Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 pm First Baptist Church of Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd 78749 512) 288-7570 Pastor: Rob Satterfield Services: Sun. 10:50am & 6:00pm Bible Study Sun. 9:30am Wednesday Prayer 6:45pm www.fbcoakhill.org Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church 11408 Camp Ben McCulloch Rd. Pastor: Elder Richard Halbgewachs Church: 288-4994 Pastor: 791-0678 Services: Every Sun. 10:30am
BUDDHIST
Chittamani Buddhist Center Without Inner Peace, Outer Peace is Impossible. Classes and meditation currently on the 4 Noble Truths. Every Sunday 9:30am -11 am www.MeditationInAustin.org 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745 (off Manchaca) 512-916-4444 Sitagu Buddha Vihara 9001 Honeycomb Dr. 78737 (4 miles west of the “Y”). We are a monastery, meditation center, community center, education center and home of a beautiful Burmese pagoda. Daily activities. sitagu.org/austin/, (512)301-3968 sitaguvihara@yahoo.com.
COWBOY CHURCH Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 8305 Sharl Cove (slightly south of intersection of Loop 45 and Camp Ben McCulloch Road) (512) 587-2242 Pastor: Jerry Kelley pastor@cowboychurchhc.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.cowboychurchhc.org facebook.com/Cowboy ChurchHC info@cowboychurchhc.org We do things the Cowboy way!
EPISCOPALIAN St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 So. IH-35 (exit #223, FM 1327; take north access road 1.1 mile) 282-5631 www.stalbansaustin.org Seeking the transformation of lives through sharing God’s love and grace Rector: The Rev. Margaret Waters Services: 9 a.m. Come & See! (Blended worship w/ sermon & Holy Eucharist) 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:15 a.m. Christian Formation for All Ages (Please go to the website for more details) 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 12:45 p.m. Coffee Hour Children’s Chapel at both services, and professional nursery from 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Youth Group, Sundays 4-6 p.m. Bible Study, Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 8724 Travis Hills Dr. 78735 (between SW Parkway & Old Bee Caves) (512) 288-0128 www.stchristopher.net Rector: The Rev. Bo Townsend Services: Holy Communion at 10am Sundays; Children’s Chapel at 10 am
Christian Ed. 9am (Sept. 10-May 20) Seeking God’s Truth, Sharing God’s Love
HINDU TEMPLE
Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple Radha Madhav Dham, 400 Barsana Road, Austin, Texas 78737 (FM 1826, 7 miles from 290 W) 288-7180 Sunday Services: 11:00am- 12:30pm; 7:30-9:30pm Visiting hours: 8:1510am & 3-5pm daily
ISLAM
Masjid Ibrahim Islamic Center Religious Services/Youth & Children Activities 1701 W Ben White Blvd. Bldg. #3 512-693-2924 Friday Sermon @ 1:00 PM Mosque open 7 days for 5 daily prayers Check Mosque website for prayer timings and weekend programs www.masjidibrahim.org Email: admin@masjidibrahim.org
LUTHERAN
Abiding Love Lutheran Church “Sharing God’s Love” 7210 Brush Country, 78749 (512)892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Education Hour: 9:45 am (for all ages) Evensong–acontemplativeworshipgathering Sundays at 5 pm. Evensong blends chant music, scripture, silence, prayer and communion in candlelit peace. Children’s Center 892-2777 Director: Debbie Tonne Full & PT programs M-F, 7am-6pm Food Pantry- Mondays 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org Bethany Lutheran Church “Where Jesus Meets His Friends” 3701 West Slaughter Lane (next to Bowie High School) 292-8778 email: info@blcms.org Pastor: Rev. William B. Knippa Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Kevin D. Lentz Sun. Worship Services: 8am (Trad.) 9:30 & 11:00 am (Blended Traditional & Contemporary Music) 6:00 p.m. (Contemporary Praise) Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:30am Nursery During Services Bethany Preschool, Mon & Wed program, Tues & Thur program www.blcms.org Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4622 S. Lamar 892-0516 Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler, Pastor Services: 10:00 am Sunday Study Hour: 9:00 am Sunday Fellowship & Coffee after services Adult and Children’s Sun. School www.hclcaustin.org You’re always welcome here.
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 10408 Hwy 290 West (4 miles from the “Y” in Oak Hill) 512-288-2370 info@ConnectwithJesus.org www.Mt.OliveAustin.org Pastors: Paul Meyer and Ben Braun Services: 8 am traditional and 10:30 am contemporary. Education Hour: 9:15-10:15 am Preschool: 18 months to Pre-K, Preschool Phone: 512-288-2330 Full and part-time hours. Risen Savior Lutheran Church-WELS 2811 Aftonshire Way 78748 280-8282 Rev. Bilas Glaeske, interim pastor Services: Sunday Worship— 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Classes for all ages, Sunday— 11:00am¡ www.risensavioraustin.net
METHODIST
Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. Pam Sheffield, and Rev. Katy Fitzhugh Services: Sunday 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at the 10 and 11:15am services) Wednesday ReCharge service 6:15pm Sunday School: 10 & 11:15am Children’s Sunday School: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am Youth group: 5pm www.oakhillumc.org open hearts, open minds, open doors! Manchaca United Methodist Church Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors! 1011 FM 1626 (SE corner of FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd) www.ManchacaUMC.org; office@ ManchacaUMC.org; 512.282.7274 Pastors: Rev. Laura Adam, Rev. Tracey Beadle Sunday Schedule: 8:30 am – Traditional Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary. 9:45 am - Sunday School; adult, youth and children. 11:00 am - Traditional Worship and Hymns in the Sanctuary. 11 am - Life on the Road - Casual Praise Service in the Family Life Center 5 pm - High School & Middle School youth programs Wednesday Worship: 6:00 am Individual Prayer and Meditation with Communion
Hope in the City 4407 Monterey Oaks Blvd, 78749 Phone; 512-892-4673 Senior Pastor: Britt Tucker Sun. Service 10:15 am www.hopeinthecity.org We value loving God, loving one another and loving Austin and the Nations. LifeAustin 8901 W Hwy 71 78735 Phone: 512-220-6383 Lead Pastor: Randy Phillips Sun. Services: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am Wed Services: 7 pm Life University, 7 pm Student Life LifeAustin is a Bible Church - a cosmopolitan community of healing and hope. We are all about connecting people to Christ and to each other. Unity Church of Austin 5501Hwy 290 West, 78735 (512) 892-3000 unity@unitychurchaustin.org Minister: Rev. Anna Shouse Service 11:00 pm “Our God is love,our race is human and our religion is oneness.” www.unitychurchaustin.org
ORTHODOX St. Sophia Orthodox Church 225 Rose Dr. in Dripping Springs Fr. Peter Smith, Pastor 512) 638-0721 / pcmsmith@hotmail. com (Fr. Peter’s email) www.stsophiachurch.us Services: Sundays- 8:45 a.m. Orthros (Matins) & 10:00 a.m. Divine LiturgyWednesdays- 7:00 p.m. Daily Vespers or other special services according to the season Saturdays- 5:45 pm. Ninth Hour & 6:00 pm Great Vespers and Confession Special feast day services as announced All services are in English and visitors are always welcome. The Orthodox Church is the original, historic, pre-denominational Church of the New Testament. Please join us for worship soon!
PRESBYTERIAN
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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 512-263-7701 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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The contest was finally decided when the Crusader defense finished their second goal line stand of the evening. When it counted the most, just as they did as time ran out before halftime, SMCA yet again stopped Central on four straight snaps inside the 5 yard line to trigger a bench clearing celebration and conclude the overtime.
Central was forced to try for a TD after SMCA posted 7 points to open the overtime with a clutch 19-yard TD catch by junior Marcus Whipper of a beautiful pass by senior QB John Albert Mansour. As the regular season is now wrapped up, the team looks to make a run through their bracket to the state championship. - submitted
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The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 5 the tune of $100,000 and a whole lot of love,” said Matt Ott, Black Fret Co-Founder. That’s a quote I swiped from the press release. But when you’re a founder of an organization that doles out $100K to musicians like Matt, you get to say whatever you want in my column. Black Fret music fans are amazing. I met one of the members, Robert from Granada Hills, and he couldn’t be any more enthusiastic. Looked to be around about my age, but unlike jaded me, he was still eager to hear new music, still eager to see new artists. A high-tech professional by trade, a music fan by soul. There might be hope for the artistic future of this town yet. • • • The Great Sushi Experiment. It will be coming, Mike Jordan. The illustrious Mr. Jordan turned me on to a sushi place in a dangerous block of SW Austin (which I guess is why it’s in SE Austin) called the
Seoul Market or DK’s joint, and I compared it directly with Tadashi’s, the sushi place in the Hill Country Galleria that I like. But I don’t have time to write about it tonight, and I didn’t have time to write about it last time either, so everyone will have to wait. Here’s a teaser: I compare both restaurants on the same night. • • • And in closing, Dr. Jim Turney writes: “We will have a work morning in Convict Hill Quarry Park on Saturday November 22nd, 2014. The job will be to clean up the trails, which will include mulching, raking, replacing rocks, and trimming some growth. The trails have been damaged from dragging branches removed by workers who cut out dead trees and branches, first to remove fire hazard and also to trim around power lines. All this was necessary and to our benefit, but the trails suffered from it. Austin Parks Department is giving us 8 yards of
neighborly news and hearsay mulch for the project, and we will get mulch sleds and other tools from the Parks Foundation. Join us for a clean, easy session with other friends from the neighborhood to make this the most enjoyable “pocket” park in the system! Many people, and dogs, enjoy the natural feeling in the midst of the
hustle and noise of a big city. Help us keep it that way!” Excellent. For the most part. Anybody notice anything missing? What time is this clean-up day starting? I guess it’s my call. Everyone should show up at 8 a.m., except for Jim. He should show up at 7 a.m.
So what did we learn about press releases today, Dr. Turney? • • • (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 themikejasper@gmail. com and get the word out.)
Crockett’s season ends Continued from p. 13
first, as Justin Miller cruised over the goal line. The brown and gold defensive line of Jeremy Garcia, Emanuel Bynum, Marc Williams and Zayvian Camaco attempted to contain the Reagan offense, but Raiders running back Deondre Lott scored on a 15-yard run. Facing fourth and six at the Reagan 31-yard line, Miller ran into the end zone again, with junior wide-out Jeremy Barrera providing the final crucial block. An extra point by Leo Perez put the visitors in front 14-7. The Cougars proceeded to field a new defensive front of Abraham Garica, Jason Conner and Royce Chaleston, but the Raiders recorded another rushing touchdown and tied the game with just over two minutes remaining in the first period. Oli Bhuiyan recovered a Raiders fumble for Crockett, and the Cougars scored quickly as quarterback Zach Ochoa connected with wide open brown and gold receiver Joshua Lucio in the end zone. Crockett led 21-14 at intermission. John Hansen recovered another Raiders fumble in
the third quarter, and the Cougars advanced the ball with runs by Miller and Toupin. On second and eight at the Raiders 11-yard line, Toupin took a hit from a Reagan defender and the ball popped out into the possession of the home team. The Raiders drove the length of the field, and Car ran into the end zone for a score, but the extra point sailed wide right. With a 21-20 advantage, Miller took a direct snap and ran for no gain, before another Cougar mishap occurred when Toupin sustained a hit and the ball took flight again—straight into the arms of a Reagan defender. Car sprinted 55-yards for a touchdown, but Garcia stopped the Raiders runner cold in his tracks on a two-point conversion attempt. With Freeman providing a solid seal block on the edge, Miller ran into Raiders territory to give Crockett a first down at the Reagan 38-yard line. The Cougars drive stalled and Car provided the home team with insurance on a 4-yard touchdown jaunt with barely over two minutes left in the game.
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