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October 18, 2012 Volume 17, No. 47 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
CTRMA: ‘Oak Hill Parkway’ wins by Bobbie Jean Sawyer
AUSTIN - The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority announced the name for the Environmental Impact Study and long-range mobility plan for the ‘Y’ intersection (the intersection of US 290 West and SH 71 West) in Oak Hill at a press conference Wednesday morning, held at the Park & Ride on Hwy. 290 West.
Oak Hill Parkway was the name chosen by nearly 75 percent of voters, according to Steve Pustelnyk, director of communications for the Mobility Authority. The Mobility Authority hosted a community brainstorm session on possible names for the project in late August, giving the public an opportunity to vote on the top names on the Mobility Authority website.
Pustelnyk said the name is not indicative of what the project will entail. “It’s really about creating a distinct identity for a study so when we talk about the study we can refer to it and people know what we’re talking about. The name should in no way infer a predetermination or an idea for what we plan to do at this stage,” Pustelnyk said. “In this type of pro-
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Austin Pizza Garden manager Brian Ahart on the stairway where ghostly apparitions have been seen.
cess there are always a wide range of alternatives, including a no-build or a do-nothing alternative. Just because it’s being called the Oak Hill Parkway study doesn’t mean we’re absolutely certain at this point we’ll be building something.” Pustelnyk said the Mobility Authority would host its first open house on Nov. 15 to address citizen problems and concerns. See CTRMA on page 17 Right: CTRMA designed logo for Oak Hill ‘Y’ Environmental Impact Study and mobility plan.
Candidates spar over important local issues by Bobbie Jean Sawyer Traffic and education were major topics of debate at last Wednesday’s candidate forum hosted by the Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) at the Circle C Community Center. Candidates for Travis County Precinct 3 commissioner and constable, and state representatives for District 47 and 48 addressed questions submitted by members of OHAN, as well as questions from citizens in attendance. Other topics included Homeowner’s Association fees, air quality and healthcare. Travis County Precinct 3 commissioner candidates Karen Huber and Gerald Daugherty drew clear differences on traffic, particularly the ongoing debate over whether to build SH-45 Southwest, a proposed stretch of road that would connect MoPac and FM 1626. A requested amendment to remove SH-45 from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s long-range transportation plan was withdrawn by the city of Austin on See CAMPO on page 26
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Those of you who follow along with the home version of This Old Spouse are surely aware of my fondness for all things Rod Serling, Alfred Hitchcock, and even a trifle Stephen King. However, just because these guys are my personal heroes does not mean for one minute that what I’m about to lay on you is fictional, counterfeit, or even a tad exaggerated. What I’m about to tell you is as true as Abe Lincoln’s golf score, I promise. The tale that shall henceforth unfold is, as Johnny Carson used to say, some weird, wild stuff, so I suggest we all gather ’round the campfire and turn off our flashlights. Feel free to hold hands with the person next to
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Only we can say enough is enough Dear Leslie, Every time I drive through Oak Hill I feel like I have to steel myself from the armies of the needy congregating at the intersection of Highway 290 and 71. There are the usual homeless people begging for change, some of whom I recognize have been pan handling for years! Then you see the groups of people raising money for some random organization, but usually I have no idea what it’s about because they aren’t displaying signs. They just walk up and down the road between the cars, peering in at people hoping to make eye contact. I don’t want to just thrust money out to strangers who have about fifteen seconds to explain their cause. The only ones I feel comfortable even rolling the window down for are the fire fighters, but at least when they have their trucks out there and are in uniform, then I know it’s legit.
For them I give money and I know it’s going toward a worthy cause. But my question is how do I get over feeling guilty (and sometimes angry) at people who have their hands out when I drive through an intersection on my way to work or the grocery store? Signed, Nickel and Dimed
Then perhaps you can be compassionate with the homeless by understanding they are often severely mentally ill and made worse by long-standing addiction problems. I agree giving them money may not be the best choice if it’s going to fuel their drugs of choice. But you can choose to give them Dear N & D, a bottle of water, a Compassion is one piece of fruit, or even of those emotions that a smile and a wave. sometimes we have to Sadly, if they’ve been Leslie Tourish really dig deep to unearth, there for years then especially if we are confronted with they have learned survival skills the needs of others over and over within various systems. again. But compassion is often the People are always asking us for antidote to guilt and resentment. something, but it’s impossible to You can first be compassionate with say “yes� to them all without doing yourself, knowing you cannot save damage to ourselves. That’s when everyone. Continued on page 9
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October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
An old dog gets a second chance by Ann Fowler Xena had only hours to live. The old dog sat shivering and scared at the Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) on that frigid January day, a dog nobody wanted. What had she done to incur a death sentence? It was not what she did, it came down to what she was: an old, large-breed dog requiring too many weeks of medical care to become presentable to potential adopters. The city of Austin does what it can for homeless pets with limited funds. On New Year’s Day, animal control officers investigated the report of a neglected dog in a resident’s backyard. Recent temperatures had dipped into the teens, and the 9-year-old German Shepherd mix was missing much of her hair due to non-contagious mange. It would be easily cured with medicine. The owner was told to get the dog medical help or give her up. Did he know she had little chance of finding a new home at her age? Did he care? He handed her over to the animal control officer. At the shelter, the dog was given a Bordetella vaccine. Three days later she was on the city’s doggy death row. In fiscal year 2008, Austin euthanized nearly 10,000 pets, giving it a 45 percent euthanasia rate. In October 2008, a new rescue organization,
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!), pulled 65 pets from the city’s death row. By the end of that fiscal year, APA! had rescued 1,783 animals, decreasing the city’s euthanasia rate to 31 percent. At that point Austin was working to become a “no-kill” city. APA! does not accept pets from the public. Instead, it works as the last chance lifeline for local shelters like the Austin Animal Center (formerly TLAC). Ironically, APA! now works out of the Town Lake facility since the city moved its animal center to the east part of town. In January 2010, the city euthanized 316 animals. Xena was one of the lucky ones. She was one of 185 plucked from death row by APA! A woman named “Andy” said, “I picked her up from TLAC originally; she was frightened but so anxious to make a connection with someone.” That wish for a connection may have saved her life. APA! looks at every animal on the euthanasia list to save those that deserve a second chance. At any given time, approximately 25 percent of the dogs rescued by APA! are in the “senior” category. For larger dogs that age could be 5. Smaller dogs might be seniors at the age of 9. Older dogs become homeless for a variety of reasons: a change in the home environment
Gigi was badly in need of care. (new baby, allergies), death of the owner, a change in schedule leaving no time for the dog. Or, like Xena, neglect or abuse. APA! makes videos of each pet so that potential adopters can review them online. The video for Xena showed a dog devoid of spirit or energy. She was lying in the APA! yard, a blanket keeping her warm. She briefly lifted her head, presumably in response to someone talking to her, but she could not hold it up for more than a few seconds. The photos posted of her showed a dog smiling despite missing fur over much of her body.
A much happier and better adjusted Gigi after finding a new home. Who could possibly love this dog? Who would take a chance on adopting an older dog? APA! has faith in the people of Austin. For each pet they take in, they believe a forever home is right around the corner. While many folks come to the facility looking for a puppy, there are those who want a companion without the time and energy required in training a puppy. Some don’t know what they want, but make a connection at the facility—sometimes with a senior
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The day was sunny, with many of the dogs enjoying the day in their outdoor pens. The staffer asked if we might be interested in an older dog, one still taking medication for a variety of temporary illnesses. One who looked funny right now due to a lack of fur, but much of it had grown back in the three weeks at APA! And so we met Xena. She still needed several weeks of medication. The staff was hopeful that all her fur would return. She was thin and painfully shy, walking up to staffers sitting in the yard with her head so far down it seemed impossible that she could even see who she was approaching. Summer Huggins, one of those staffers, said, “There was a group of us sitting out in the yard and talking the day that you and your sister were walking Xena, and I for one was hoping we were seeing magic happen when y’all were spending
time with her.� It soon became clear to us that not only was this dog neglected (no fur, 10 pounds underweight), but she had been abused as well. For months if we touched her when she was not expecting it, she would yelp and run into the next room. She would not let us touch her ears, her feet or her belly. She is fearful of water coming out of a hose. We do not know who was cruel to this dog, or why, but we are happy to provide a safe harbor for this sweet old gal’s final years. We have given her ample time to feel comfortable and safe with us, to trust us. Milestones for us are unique to this dog: the day she let us approach and pet her while she was lying down, the day she let us hold her paw to remove a thorn, the day she passed up food on the street (a slice of pizza) without feeling the compulsion to grab and eat it. We were not abandoned after
the adoption. APA! checked in to see that we were all adjusting well. PetSmart gave us a discount for basic training. Oak Hill’s Canine Center for Training and Behavior gave Xena a free evaluation and discounted classes to help her adjust to her new life. This old dog has learned to sit, to lie down, to turn in a circle. And we discovered this old dog loves to swim. When Canine Center trainers noticed she didn’t react when her name was called, we gave her a new one: GiGi (for Good Girl). We have found no bad habits that would lead anyone to abuse this dog. She is indeed a sweet old gal. As we watch this old dog snoozing in the living room, safe and happy, it gives us a sense of joy that I think only comes with rescuing a senior or special needs dog. I highly recommend it.
Finding homes for old grey muzzles by Ann Fowler October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month. Groups across the country and across the world are working to make sure older pets are not overlooked. Locally, Austin Pets Alive! are among groups rescuing dogs of all ages, including seniors. Others make seniors a priority. The label of senior can depend on the size of the dog. Larger breeds can become seniors at the age of 5. Smaller breeds might not be seniors until the age of 9. Muttville (http://www.muttville. org) Located in San Francisco, Muttville was started by Sherri Franklin, who told the Gazette, “After volunteering at animal shelter for years, I watched and my heart ached for the older dogs that came into the shelter, many coming from homes where someone had passed away and others given up due to their age. Most of them giving up hope and getting passed over for adoption while the younger dogs got adopted. I knew something had to be done. I started by taking home one dog at time, cleaning them up and finding them homes. Then I started Muttville, Senior Dog Rescue.� Muttville creates better lives for
senior dogs through rescue, foster, adoption and hospice. nearly 1,500 dogs have gotten what Franklin calls “a second chance at love.� Franklin added, “Senior dogs do not belong in shelters, they deserve a warm loving place to spend the rest of their lives. They are so easy and so willing to give themselves over to a loving home, too. What I hear from our adopters is that they will only adopt seniors from now on. Many of our adopters have adopted from us more than once! Once you have spent time with an older dog, it’s hard to go back to a puppy ever again!� Senior Dog Haven & Hospice (https://www.facebook.com/SeniorDogHaven) Having just formed this past June, this organization serves Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey and has already rescued 23 dogs. The four founders each have 10 to 15 years of experience in senior rescue. Co-founder Diane Mercure said, “Senior dogs should not be in crowded, loud, cold, cement shelters. We saw their need and wanted to help. There are numerous benefits to adopting a senior: they are already housetrained, they are past the
chewing phase, they don’t require a lot of exercise and they are calm and laid-back. They know they have been saved -- you can see the relief and gratitude in their eyes. There’s nothing more rewarding then seeing them curled up and sleeping contently on a soft bed.� The group sees to it that senior dogs that are terminally ill or too frail to adopt will spend their final days in experienced and loving foster homes. The Canine Center for Training and Behavior (http://morefunthandirt.com) Once a senior has found a new home, training can be important in helping the rescue adjust to her new life. Shari Elkins of The Canine Center for Training and Behavior (TCCTB) evaluates all rescues, senior or not. Of one older rescue she said, “She wanted to make contact with people, she just didn’t know how. She was not afraid of people themselves, she was afraid of the interaction. I honor dog’s space and communication, moving slowly in a way that promotes trust. Gigi was then able to trust that I was not there to hurt her.�
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The Word from Oak Hill being accepted to the University of Texas. Hey Ashley, why don’t you The word from Oak Hill is... wait until you’re actually notified Miscellaneous. one way or the other about your As in I got nothing, so I’ll write acceptance (or not) before you go about whatever comes to mind. all SuperPAC money on UT. Expect to see three dots often. t t t t t t Speaking of UT, how about that I wish I were eating some golden Red River Rivalry. Almost everyone fried shrimp from the Fishey Bizness showed up to that event. Everyone Seafood trailer right now. except for the Texas defense, of t t t course. Unfortunately, the doctor tells And can we go back to calling me I should stay away from fried it the Red River Shootout? This foods. He said if I don’t politically correct watch it, I’ll get severe nonsense is making angina, then I’ll have everyone sound like to call an ambulance, Elmer Fudd. then they’ll take me t t t to a hospital and slice The Scenic Brook open my chest. Yeah, Neighborhood Asright. sociation is seeking a t t t board member to act I miss Lux Bakery. as recording secretary. Especially the Chicago If you live in the Scenic dogs. Brook area and are Mike Jasper t t t functionally literate, Whoever stole my Sennheiser please contact Troy via this column HD280 headphones from Planet at mail@mikejasper.com. Fitness is a swine. You also have an t t t ear infection now. My other job? I work as a staget t t hand at ACL at the Moody Center The Jack Allen’s Kitchen up in downtown. So I got to see some Round Rock is officially open. That of the action this week, although means if I ever have car trouble there, not the Zilker Park action, just the I’ll at least have a place to eat. downtown stuff. t t t Melissa Etheridge is amazingly Speaking of JAK’s, the last time I great, one of the best rock singers drank a beer at the bar (along with on the planet. a shot of very dark rum) Ashley the t t t bartender kept whining about not On a serious note, a Scenic Brook by Mike Jasper
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Continued from p. 5 you can remember your values and areas where you are currently engaging in good deeds. These are people who you do say yes to when you give to charities, churches, and fundraisers of your choice. Yet when we feel obligated to give, resentment has fertile ground to grow. Others are not “making” us feel guilty – we’re doing that when we see someone’s request for money and we feel the tug to automatically comply. We can choose to give, we can choose to reserve our resources, or we can choose to give ourselves a break. Remembering our value systems can help guide us through a world always asking for more. Dear Leslie, How do I tell my co-worker her perfume is burning up my sinuses! She’s a really sweet woman and I’d hate to offend her, but when I leave from work my clothes are reeking as though I’ve been rolling in a rose bush. Help, she’s one cubicle over and I may need a gas mask!
This Old Spouse Continued from p. 4 And the garage beneath Lindsey’s room? Let’s just say Amityville has nothing on our little domicile. My wife’s cousin, Karen, came to visit one time, and she can bear witness to the following: We were all getting ready to go out to dinner one night when Karen, my wife Sue, and I noticed Sue’s car in the garage locking and unlocking itself. It was as if someone was saying, “Don’t go out to eat tonight. Ooooh.” We went anyway, but our poltergeist was right. The dinner was lousy and way overpriced. But that’s not the end of the story. When we got back
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from going out to eat, as we came to a stop in the garage, Karen spied something unusual sitting on top of her purse. It was a Phillips-head drill bit, from my power drill I keep on the shelf in the garage. No one admitted to putting it there, and I’m certain it was my drill bit because when I checked, sure enough, it was missing. The thing of it is, this is the power drill I inherited from my father-inlaw, who passed away years ago, when Sue and I were dating. As cousin Karen held the drill bit up, we all eyed each other with that Rod Serling feeling climbing all
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Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events Sundays
nations are welcomed. 7pm at New Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog Pond Lane in Dripping Springs. For more info call 858-2024.
Live Jazz Brunch- 10am-2pm. Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 Third Thursday at The BlantonW., 78737. 301-4648. www.nuttyfree evening of art and activities. brown.com. 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tessy Lou Williams & The Shotgun blantonmuseum.org/. Stars- 3pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Fridays Spicewood. No cover. Friday night Dance Club- w/ Mondays Western bands and a Pot Luck break. 7:30pm-10pm at South Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Activity Center, 3911 Austin Cajun Aces- 6:30pm at Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50. Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. Saturdays Texas Songwriters Showcase - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.
Tuesdays Brennen Leigh -7pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. Open Mic Night with Jon Burkland- 6-9pm at Hill’s Cafe, 4700 S. Congress, 78745. 8519300.
Wednesdays No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood.
Arena Rock Sing A-long - 10pm The screenings on August 16th and 23rd will feature a special pre-show performance of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody by Ruby Rico Productions. at the Alamo Draft House on Slaughter Lane
New Events
- UT Dept of Theatre & DancePerformance times are October 19, 24, 25, 26, 27 at 8:00 p.m. and October 21, 27, 28 at 2:00 p.m. B. Iden Payne Theatre 300 E. 23rd St. 477-6060 Friday, October 26 A Pre-Election Roast with The Onion - 7pm doors Members of The Onion’s creative staff offer the audience an intimate glimpse inside the writers’ room of America’s Finest News Source. The Paramount Theatre 713 Congress Avenue 472.5470 info@austintheatre.org Saturday, October 27 Take 6 with the Austin Symphony Orchestra - 7:30pm when the Long Center’s City Terrace will ring with music provided by First United Methodist’s “Life in the City” Band. Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr. Contact 476-6064 x 213
Washington García with the Austin Symphony Orchestra - 8pm Performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr. Contact 476-6064 x 213
50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 Live Music. Senior Activity Center 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com
The Peacemakers- 10pm at Evan- Friday - Sunday , October 19 - 21 geline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. 7th Annual Austin Stringband Festival - The Canote BrothOpen Mic Night- at Nutty Brown ers GumboJet, Lone Star Swing Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free. w/ special guest Cindy Cashdollar, Rafe & Clelia Stefanini, Thursdays Anna & Elizabeth, The Crankie KGSR Unplugged At The Grove Show,Manuel “Cowboy” Donley, -every Thursday evening through Hem & Haw, East Mountain SerSept 6th. Join KGSR every Thurs- enaders, Fundamentalist Reunion, day for 23 consecutive weeks at Sawmill Vagrants. Camp Ben McShady Grove on Barton Springs Culloch, Driftwood, for tickets and Road for one of Austin’s longest more information, visit www.aftm.us running free concert series. Sunday, October 21 Karaoke- at Boomerz Nightclub, 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373. Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons / Jesse Dayton- 6pm / 9:15pm / 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar. 442-6189. Open Mic with your host, Garett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W Hwy 290 “Thirsty Thursday” gatheringPoems and songs will be shared in a round robin, open mic atmosphere following the featured presentation. On the third Thursday of every month. Free. Food pantry do-
Ongoing Events Sahaja Yoga Meditation- Free and open to all. Ongoing programs every Saturday. Austin Recreation Center, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd. For information call 828.0129 or visit austinsahajayoga.org. 11am12pm. 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.
Friday & Saturday, Oct. 19 - 20
Wild West Fest 2012 - On Friday night, Barrel Races will kick off the event at 4 PM with Exhibitions and 7 Pm Open Runs in the arena. 8am Saturday fun events including Barrell races, Rodeo, Roping and Trivia Night - Wednesdays at much more. Plenty of local food, Waterloo Ice House, Southpark crafts, contests and kids activiMeadows, 9600 South I-35 Service ties. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. 29401 Ranch Road 12 Entrance waterlooicehouse.com. fee $5 per car
Community Clubs & Events
Rahim AlHaj with Bereket - 8pm Composer and virtuoso of the Iraqi oud (the grandfather of all stringed instruments), Rahim AlHaj and percussion prodigy Issa Malluf join The University of Texas Middle Eastern Ensemble, Bereket, for an evening of new and traditional Middle Eastern music Bates Recital Hall 2420 Robert Dedman Dr 477-6060 ZZ Top 2nd Annual la grange fest - 5:40pm Guests include: Cody Canada & The Departed, Robert Randolph &The Family Band, Jimmie Vaughan & Tilt-a-Whirl Featuring Lou Ann Barton The Backyard 13801 Bee Cave Parkway 6515033 thebackyard.net Mon. Oct 29 - Wed. Oct. 31
1st Annual Paramount Pumpkin SPOOKtacular - Bring in a carved pumpkin & get into one of our Halloween films/cartoons for free or receive a film pass to use at a later date! See the pumpking throughThe Planets – An HD Odys- out the theater Drop off times and sey - 7pm Experience a powerful locations: Sun 28th 10am - 4pm performance of composer Gustav Stateside at the Paramount 719 Holst’s The Planets paired with a Congress Mon 29th thru Wed 31st high-definition film from NASA’s lat- 9am thru the films that night Paraest exploration of the solar system. mount Theatre - 713 Congress Be Bass Concert Hall 2350 East Cam- sure to include your name, email pus Drive 471-2787 or phone# & indicate “ADULT” or “CHILD” on your pumpkin so that October 19 - 28 we can notify prize winners! More info: 472.5824 info@austintheatre. ‘The Cataract’ by Lisa D’Amour org
Flying with the Eagles Breakfast Club Meeting- Currently seeking customer service oriented businesses to join our networking group. meetings every Mon. morning at 7:30 am at the IHOP on S. Mopac. If interested, please email banos4@yahoo.com to see if your business category is open. $15. VFW Post 4443 meeting- Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost. The Oak Hill Rotary Club- meets every Thurs. at noon at Cannoli Joe’s, 4715 Hwy. 290 Wes. More info at 288-8487/ oakhillrotary.org. Circle C Area Democrats- 6:308:30pm at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For infor mation:circlecareademocrats.org. Toastmasters Groups- Build leadership and communication skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Visitors welcome. Tejas Toastmasters: 288-7808/ tejastoastmasters.org. Meets every Mon. at 6 pm at IHOP, 1101 S. Mopac. South Austin Toastmasters: meets first and third Tuesday at noon at ACC South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane. Phone 443-7110 or 288-7808. Oak Hill Toastmasters: meet every Thursday from 6:45-8pm at Western Hills Church of Christ, 6211 Parkwood Drive. Open to ages 18 & up. 956-494-4809 / oakhill.freetoasthost.biz for more info.
Steeped in Books- Informal talk and tea every Tuesday through May 25 from 2-3:30pm at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.. Free and open to public. 512-892-6680 / www.cityofaustin.org/library. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group- 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon at Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. Anyone caring for a loved-one with dementia and needing support is invited. RSVP to 512-637-5400 and feel free to bring your own lunch. www.arvedacare.com. Senior Luncheon Program- Seniors (over 60) meet at 8656 Hwy. 71 W, Bldg A, next to JP bldg every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 10am2pm. Transportation available. Call 512-854-2138 for more info. The South Austin Christian Women’s Club- sponsors a luncheon with an entertaining program every second Wednesday of the month from 11:30-1pm at Onion Creek Club. For info / reservations and free child care please call 288-4033. Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team- meets fourth Wednesday of the month at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www.ohnpct.org. MOMS Club of Austin - Southwest Oaks- Social and support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Meet new friends, and enjoy a guest speaker. Monthly meeting at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 W Hwy 290. 10am on the last Thursday of every month. For more info, email momsclubswoaks@gmail.com. Southwest Networking Group (SWING)- meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 482-9026 or 921-4901. Thursdays. South Austin AARP Chapter 2426- Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 9:30-11:30am at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Thursdays of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www. southaustinaarp.org. OHPEN Meeting- (Oak Hill Planning and Environmental Network). 7pm at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor boardroom. All welcome. Every month on second Thursday. For more info call Beki at 658-2599.. OHBPA Meeting- (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association). Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at Jack Allen’s Kitchen, 7720 US Hwy 71 West, Austin. $15. ohbpa.org.
Retired Austin Travelers- a group for people who love to travel. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM,in the Oak Hill Library at 5124 Convict Hill Road.. ratsonline.org. Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except Jan.,July, Aug.) at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor, faculty lounge. 6pm networking. 7pm program. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. www.creativeartssociety.org 288-0574.
New Events Tuesdays, Oct. 16 - Nov. 6 Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Classes - 5 - 6:30pm Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department – Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program. Classes will be held at the Treaty Oaks Apartments, Community Room, at 3700 Manchaca Road. People with diabetes, family and friends are welcomed. Saturday, October 20 The Knife Sharpest - 9am - noon sharpen your knives, scissors, and most gardening tools for a reasonable fee, while you shop! The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Road 288-6113 Texas State Button Society Workshop - 9am - 4pm Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church, 16245 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, Buttons will be for sale and on display. free. Info: Debbie at 214-7553764 Thursday, October 25 Murder Mystery Dinner - 6 - 9pm Family style dinner with a silent auction and raffle H.A.N.D. asks you to join in addressing the mysteries that our rapidly aging population faces and to prepare Austin for the mysteries in the years to come. Funds raised will help us provide in-home care, social work services, needed supplies such as adult diapers and cleaning supplies. The Barr Mansion, 10463 Sprinkle Road www. handaustin.org/event Saturday, October 27 James Bowie High School 25 Years - 3 - 5pm All alumni, alumni parents, and former teachers are invited to join the school’s celebration commemorating 25 great years. Bowie High School 4103 W. Slaughter Lane RSVP bowie25th@ weebly.com Sunday, October 28 Oak Hill UMW Tea - 2pm The women of Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 U.S. 290 invite you to attend their annual Women’s Tea in the Fellowship Hall at the Church. call 288-3836 for more info.
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Outdoors & Fitness Ongoing Events Farmer’s Market at Sunset Valley - Locally grown fresh produce at Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. Saturdays from 9am-1pm. www. sfcfarmersmarket.org. Free Introduction to Dance Class - for adults and teens. Every Saturday at 11am at Tapestry Dance Company & Academy, Western Trails Blvd., Austin. www.tapestry.org. Docent Tours of AMOA - Each Saturday and Sunday 1pm Docent-led tours of the recently restored 1916 Driscoll Villa, the intimate art exhibition Laguna Gloria Grounded and the historic gardens overlooking Lake Austin. at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. 512-495-9224 / www.amoa.org. Texas Outdoor Women’s Network - Open to women of all ages interested in outdoor activities. fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking and more! No experience required. Free monthly meetings on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the LCRA Red Bud Complex, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. . www.townaustin.org. Hill Country Outdoors- “Austin’s Most Active Outdoor, Sport and
Social Club” Specializing in adventure with outdoor events such as hiking, camping, biking, road trips and rafting. www.hillcountryoutdoors.com. Westcave Preserve public weekend tours- Sats. and Sundays, 10am., noon, 2pm & 4, $5 adult/$2 child/$15 family. One mile hike into the canyon & back. Kids welcome w/ adult. No pets. For more info call (830)825-3442 westcave.org . Guided Hike - Second Saturday & second Sunday of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Austin. Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. www.brightleaf.org Dance and Fitness Classes - for Adults Try over 60 classes including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Zumba, Hip-Hop. 2 Classes for $20. Ballet Austin Butler Community School, 501 W. 3rd St. 476.9051. www.balletaustin.org. Boot Camp Workout - At 9am every Saturday, our expert coaches will lead you through a muscle toning, fat burning, FREE 45 minute boot camp class! Bring your ten closest friends and jump start your weekend. Mills Elementary School 1-877-801-8171, extension 710
Nature Hike at McKinney State Falls - Free interpretive hikes to discover the diverse range of flora and fauna that can be seen at McKinney Falls. Hikes are offered the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month starting at 10am from the Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. Info contact: jeanneffia@ gmail.com
New Events Saturday, October 20 Inside Austin Gardens Tour 9am - 4pm Presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Tour includes 7 gardens to explore, educational talks, and plant and book sales. Tour information can be found at http://www.insideaustingardens.org. Saturday, October 27 Over The Edge - 9am Rappell down the 17-story Hyatt Regency Austin Hotel on Town Lake and raise funds for Special Olympics Texas. The first brave supporter will be handed the rope to rappel at 9:00 a.m., with participants going over the edge throughout the entire day. Celebrity rappellers include Special Olympics Texas athletes. to register to go ‘Over the Edge,’ visit www.sotx.org/overtheedge
Kids Calendar Ongoing Events
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Second Saturdays are for Families - $7 per family; $5 Member families. Noon-4pm at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@ amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. 512-495-9224 / www. amoa.org.
October 6 - November 7
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, and activities. Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. For kids 3 & under & their caregivers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Sing-a-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 472-2499 / ausinkids.org. Storytime - Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Hampton Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. Toddler at 10:15 am, Preschool (ages 3-5) at 11am. 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co Alamo Kids Club - 10:45am On the last Saturday of the month, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the Austin Chronicle, Ain’t It Cool News and Big Brothers Big Sisters put on free screenings for children and Toy Joy provides super fun prizes! 1120 South Lamar
Mariachi Girl - Friday: October 5 at 7 p.m. Saturdays: October 6, 20, 27 @ 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bilingual Spanish/English musical for children and family audiences! Zach Theater Wisenhunt Stage 1510 Toomey Road Phone (512) 476-0541
participate in a costume parade at 6 p.m. Trick or Treat around the gardens, explore the Haunted Tower, and go on an owl prowl and scavenger hunt. Enjoy Halloween arts and crafts and goodies from local vendors or the café. Kids twelve and under get a treat at The Store. LBJ Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave for more info wildflower.org/goblins/, or call 512-232-0100
Fridays & Saturdays Oct. 12 - 27 Boo at the Zoo - Doors 6:30pm Halloween fun. Dressed in their favorite costumes, kids and families (adults, no masks please) can hop on the haunted train for a scary ride through the canyon which is adjacent to the zoo. 12.50 for adults and children which includes your train ticket. Austin Zoo 288-1490 Sunday, October 28 Spooktacular Creatures of Halloween night - 2 - 5pm Trek down the canyon, listen to spooky tales inside limestone cave. Learnfrom arachno-naturalist Spider Joe, face painting and nature-oriented arts and crafts. Grab your costume and join the fun at Westcave Preserve 24814 Hamilton Pool Rd. 830 825 3442 Fee: $5 adult; $2 children 12 and under. Goblins in the Garden - 4 -7pm Children dressed as insects can
Arts & Entertainment cont. New Events Thursday, October 18 Danny Britt - 7pm Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586
Dogadillo’s Howl’oween Rescue Spooktacular - 11am-3:30pm at the Hill Country Galleria. Education from local veterinarians and trainers, demonstrations of agility, dog massage, face painting, and games. The event consists of a pet Halloween costume contest with live music by children’s performer Joe McDermott at noon.
WC Jameson hosts Richard Dobson - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71W 264-0318
Brandon Bentley - 8pm A Waylon Tribute 10pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 Danielle Reich Trio - 6:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 The Kim Kafka Trio - 6:308:30pm Mimi’s Cafe 12613 Galleria Circle Bee Cave 263-9731 Friday, October 19 Redd Volkaert - 10pm Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586
Austin Cajun Aces - 6:30pm Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 Tuesday, October 23 Armadillo Road - 6-8pm Deuce Coupe - 8pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189 Mayeux & Broussard - 6:30pm Erik Larson & Peacemaker 8:30 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71W 264-0318
Grand Hotel with Erin Ivey 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994
Wednesday, October 24
Cord Carpenter -4pm Ulrich Ellison - 9pm Matt Fracht - 11pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 $7 cover for all shows Lesli Wood - 7 -10pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 West 2880437 senorbuddys.com $2 cover Saturday, October 20
Rick McRae Trio - 7pm The Peacemakers - 10pm Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 Jon Napier - 6pm No Bad Days Open Mic hosted by BB Morse - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 KVET Free Texas Music Series w/ Cody Johnson Band Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 W 301-4648 Tony Redman - 6-8:30pm Arbor Trails Cafe at Whole Foods 4301 W. William Cannon Bldg B, Ste 800 512.358.2460 Thursday, October 25
The Derailers - 9:30pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189 Jaelynn Lucas - Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress hillscafe.com 851.9300
Matt Smith w/ David Halley 7pm Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 Cord Carpenter - 4pm Brandon Bentley/ Hillbilly Picnic - 8pm Jerry Kirk - 10pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 Ava Arenella - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994
Soul Wagon - Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 2889994
The Kim Kafka Trio - 6:308:30pm Mimi’s Cafe 12613 Galleria Circle Bee Cave 263-9731
The Loose Wheels - Saturday Night Concert Series The music begins at 7pm in the Hill Country Galleria’s outdoor amphitheater. 12700 Hill Country Blvd.
Friday, October 26
Sunday, October 21
David Grissom - 10pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 $10
Vogelsang Jazz Trio - Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 Monday, October 22 Texas Songwriters Showcase
Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 Two Tons of Steel - 9:15pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 4426189 Melissa Sellers - Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress hillscafe.com 851.9300
Billy Mata - 9pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189
Guy Forsyth - 9:30pm $10 advance/ $15 door Tessy Lou & the Shotgun Stars 11:30pm $7 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 Halloween Children’s Concert 4:17pm Little Red Riding Hood, The Phantom of the Opera, and Night on Bald Mountain. Wear your costumes Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr. Contact 476-6064 x 213
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The Blues Posse - 7 -10pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 West 288-0437 senorbuddys.com $2 cover Saturday, October 27 Bruce Robison - 9:30pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189 Bandhaus - Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress hillscafe.com 851.9300 Rich Hopkins - 8pm ZZ Top After Party - 10:45pm Brandon Bentley - 11pmPoodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 $7 cover Marshall Ford Swing Band 6:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 Jab Fest 2012 - Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 301-4648 Carson Brock & The Effect - Saturday Night Concert Series The music begins at 7pm in the Hill Country Galleria’s amphitheater. 12700 Hill Country Blvd. Sunday, October 28 Sunday Brunch with Hot Club Soda - 6:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 2889994 Tuesday, October 30 Debra Peters w/ the Accordion Round Up - 6pm Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar 442-6189 Wednesday, October 31 Halloween Party $300 for best costume - 6:30pm Uranium Savages - 7pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 $10 cover
Jeff Whitehead - Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 301-4648 free
Bo Porter - 10pm Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 Rick McRae Trio with Jackie & Andrew Venson - 7pm Satellite
Kalu James - 6-8:30pm Enjoy this accomplished folk rock singer songwriter at the Arbor Trails Cafe at Whole Foods 4301 W. William Cannon Bldg B, Ste 800 512.358.2460
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Car Review
’2012 Chevrolet Sonic 5DR LT By T. Q. Jones
appliances and the only friend a teen could count on was the latest When the first Chevrolet Sonic hot tip cell phone. Probably harmless attitudes, but showed up in our driveway, we were a little surprised at its relative at the cost of never feeling the sheer simplicity and even more surprised exhilaration of steering a car with the that nearly every other automaker gas pedal or kicking it all the way was offering the same basic package. around to head the other way after That is, a small, light four and/or pulling off a flawless bootleg turn. five door sedan or hatchback with It was all about car control, and who a small (generally a 1.5-liter four, was better at it. We rode in the back perhaps a 1.6) with fuel economy seat one winter night in Germany as Benny Berryman crossed and renearly in Prius territory. Mazda builds a good one (the crossed the frozen parking lot at the Mazda2) as does Honda (Fit) and a commissary at three in the morning host of others, but the Sonic is a real while six or eight of us laughed and blast. We’ve said these modern ban- yelled at each powerslide and spin tam weights serve the same purpose until Benny decided the Air Police that small roadsters and convertibles had probably heard something by and even a few coupes of the day did then and it was time to split. Man, that was over 50 years ago for the kids of the 1960s. Today’s kids aren’t really into cars, and it’s as bright a feeling now as it certainly not the way we were when was then. It was wrong and it was every teen, boy or girl, waited for dangerous (though not as much so their 16th birthday so they could as you’d think) but we’re all glad we run out and take their driver’s test. were there and wouldn’t have missed But today’s kids have different it. We’ve said before, if you weren’t status symbols, and they’ve grown an American teenager between 1950 up in a world where cars were ap- and 1960, you missed the party. Sonic is also one of the first to turn pliances, maybe even slightly evil
their small car into a hot rod, even if it isn’t on the same level as the rods of the ‘50s. The intent is the same: more power, less weight Chevy says the Sonic is the only T. Q. Jones car in the small car segment offering a turbocharger. Their 1.4-liter turbo four replaces the 1.8-liter Ecotec that is theoretically standard, boosting horsepower. The Sonic can now also be had with a package that adds disc brakes to the rear and lowers the car 10mm, among other things. We would also expect a high demand for the turbo over the larger but less powerful 1.8 Ecotec. Our test vehicle was equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, which is standard. Mated to the turbo four, though, it takes off like a scalded cat. The Sonic was well equipped at just under 19 thousand dollars, about $2,000 above the
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Family watches as pack of coyotes attacts pet by Tony Tucci A South Austin family watched in horror as a pack of coyotes killed and partially devoured their cat on their front porch. Friday the 12th was a bizarre morning for Regan Williams, who lives in the Grand Oaks neighborhood off Manchaca Road near Davis Lane. It was about 6:30 a.m. when she heard her two collie dogs barking. She had let the dogs out earlier, and they were in their fenced backyard. Because she is trying to train the dogs not to bark, Williams grabbed a squirt gun, went outside and began spraying the dogs. They remained agitated, however. That’s when Williams heard “a rustling noise� coming from the front of the house. “I thought it might be an opossum or a skunk,� she said, but when she walked through the house and looked out a window overlooking an open front porch, she saw three coyotes eating her cat Misuk. “I didn’t in a million years expect to see that,� she said. The family has
two cats, and both of them were kept indoors at night. Misuk had just been let out minutes before the attack. Williams said she wasn’t scared; she was furious. So she charged out the front door expecting to chase the coyotes off. But after they ran a few feet, the coyotes stopped and turned, baring their teeth. One of them charged her, and Williams decided it was best to go back indoors. “My husband said I was out of my mind,� Williams said. Her husband Ryan Lasater and daughter Riley witnessed the entire event. Asked if she or her husband owned a gun, Williams joked, “I wouldn’t trust my husband with a screwdriver in his hand, let alone a gun.� The coyotes showed no fear, she said, and returned to her porch three nights in a row after the incident. “I couldn’t believe how aggressive they were,� she said. Williams said she had never suspected there were coyotes in the neighborhood, although some of her neighbors have since told her
that they had seen some. Also, she was told that 12 cats and two dogs have been reported missing since the first of the year. The Williams house is across the street from a pipeline easement, and Williams said she believes the coyotes use the easement to travel between neighborhoods. Jacob Hetzel, a wildlife biologist
with Texas Wildlife Services, said after an investigation he will start tracking the coyotes to determine the location of their den. Then traps will be set, and the coyotes will be removed. Hetzel said he does not believe coyotes in this latest incident are the same as those killing cats near Dick Nichols Park. He pointed out that
the Williams home is about three miles from the park. “I think they’re traveling up and down the pipeline right of way,� he said. Hertzel urged people who see coyotes to call 311. Below: Urban coyote, photo by David Cruz of Richmond, CA.
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This week, the Oak Hill Gazette honors volleyball and basketball player Carr as the Student Athlete of the Week. Gazette: Sarah Weeks
The Austin High Maroons’ wide receiver Isaiah Jones catches a pass in the losing effort to the Bulldogs.
Bowie wins late over Austin High by Patrick Olson
The Bulldogs recorded their first district win of the season Friday as Bowie prevailed over rival Austin High 38-21. “It was a big win for us,” Bowie coach Jeff Ables said. After the Maroons tied the contest in the third period, Bowie erupted with three touchdowns and a field goal in the final quarter to seal the victory. Bowie (3-4, 1-2) opened the game with an eight-play drive that ended with a missed field goal. After a brief seven-play possession by Austin High, Isaiah Jones punted the ball back to the Bulldogs, but Bowie fumbled, providing Austin High (1-5, 0-2) an opportunity in enemy territory. The Bulldogs then forced a three and out with fine defensive plays by Camara Cappel and Jason Disney. Early in the second quarter, Austin Eschenburg connected with a wideopen John Subia, as Bowie drew first blood on a 32-yard pass play. “Our game plan was to beat their corners all day,” the Bulldog quarterback said. Caleb Garza’s extra point put the Bulldogs on top 7-0. Mac McGarah caught a Jones punt and darted left before sprinting 52 yards to the right, setting up Bowie at the Austin High 18-yard line, where sophomore running back Steve Johnson ran left for a rushing touchdown. The extra
point by Garza extended the lead to 14-0 at halftime. A spirited Maroon squad roared back after intermission with an offensive attack featuring plenty of pre-snap motion. Charles Schneider snagged a throw from Austin High quarterback John Albert Mansour, took a vicious hit, and set up the Maroons with a first and goal. Quincy Reese then barreled in for a rushing touchdown to put the home team on the board. Drew Schimberg’s extra point made it 14-7. Mason Hamberg caught the Bulldogs by surprise with an onsides kick that Joe Martinez recovered. Shortly afterward, 6’2” 185 lb. receiver Casey Schwertfeger grabbed a throw from Mansour and muscled his way over the goal line. Schimberg tied the game 14-14 by splitting the uprights. Tyler Walker then caught a squib kick from the Maroons and the well-rested Bowie attack—they had run only three plays in the third quarter—went to work. On the second play of the final period, Subia scored again on a pass from Eschenburg. On the subsequent Maroon possession, Walker stepped in front of a Mansour pass and made a terrific interception. “I just dropped back into a zone and it happened to come to me and I went and got it,” the junior defensive back
said. Johnson blasted right for an 11yard run and broke tackles on a jaunt to the 1-yard line where Eschenburg plunged in on a quarterback keeper. Austin High cut the Bowie lead down to 28-21 when Jones caught a throw from Mansour under the shade tree in the northeast corner of the end zone at historic House Park. With exactly seven minutes remaining, Bowie embarked on a six-play drive that culminated with Eschemberg running across the goal line. An extra point by Garza put the Bulldogs in front 35-21. The conclusion of the contest included drama, when Austin High took exception to Bowie calling time-out to kick a field goal as time expired, thinking perhaps the visitors were adding unnecessary points. In reality, the Bulldogs were preparing for the possibility of a tie with a district opponent at the end of the season. Last year, Austin High advanced to the playoffs after tying Del Valle and Anderson at 2-3 in district. The 2-8 Maroons had more positive points than the 7-3 Trojans and made it into the postseason. Positive points, capped at seventeen, ended up being the margin of the victory. “I would never ever run up the score on anybody,” Ables stated firmly afterward. “I wouldn’t do that to the kids.”
Shauntia Carr by Patrick Olson
As a three-year, two-sport varsity competitor at Bowie, Shauntia Carr continues to add impressive performances to her high school career. “She’s been a rock for our team,” coach Jason Landers said. “She’s done a great job being a leader for us.” Born in San Marcos, Carr moved to Austin at an early age and attended Boone Elementary, before advancing to Covington Middle School, where she also played soccer. After playing on the freshman hoops and volleyball clubs, Shauntia earned a spot on the varsity volleyball squad after competing at the club level for Austin Juniors. Her favorite athletic moment occurred when she recorded three straight blocks versus Westlake last year. Street Law instructor Ms. Maney is Carr’s favorite teacher at Bowie. “She is funny and cool,” the middle blocker said. “You can have a long conversation with her and she’ll give you good advice.” Earning an “A” on
a pre-calculus course ranks as Carr’s favorite academic moment. Following graduation, Carr hopes to continue her volleyball career at Texas State, Stephen F. Austin or Midway College in Kentucky. “Volleyball is my favorite sport,” she added. “It runs in my family, and once I started playing, it was an attraction.” Carr’s aunt, Brittany Oliver, provided a constant positive influence for the Lady Dawg. “She helped me with my volleyball skills,” said Shauntia. “She’s a beast.” Carr has important advice for younger pupils aspiring to play varsity sports at Bowie. “Work hard at everything and give effort,” Carr noted. “Effort is going to get you time on the floor.” A home victory over Austin High is Carr’s favorite match this season. “We were really energetic and having fun,” she recalled. Shauntia’s fondest athletic experience should provide confidence for the senior standout in a critical Tuesday tilt with Westlake, where Bowie must win to make the playoffs. “We need to minimize our errors, be smart and stay focused,” she said.
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The haunted history of Austin Pizza Garden Continued from p. 3
thrown on the ground. Phantom footsteps are now so common the staff barely gives them a second thought. Austin Pizza Garden employee Josh Serrano said while he’s not easily spooked, being alone in the restaurant sets him on edge. “I only get this weird creeped out feeling here,� Serrano said. “I’ll hear stuff at other people’s houses or even at my house but I don’t get creeped out even if it is kind of questionable. It’s only here where I get this nervous, sixth sense kind of feeling.� Garza said while the Pizza Garden’s otherworld residents tend to save their antics for employees working after hours, even certain customers have noticed an odd presence in the restaurant. “We’ve had so-called mediums who have come to eat here and they’re like, ‘There’s somebody here,’� Garza said. Garza’s brother Frank has worked at Austin Pizza Garden for two years and spent much of his childhood there. While Garza is well-versed in the restaurant’s creep-factor, one particular occasion in which he re-entered the building after closing, still gives him a chill. “All of a sudden I just hear these boots walking down the hallway, so I ran and locked the door, which was probably a bad thing to do. I heard the boots walking and then I heard them walk back again. Then it was like a parade of people were running back and forth,� Frank Garza said. “I was freaking out.�
History Not Hysteria Given the Austin Pizza Garden building’s long history, it’s no surprise it’s steeped in Texas legend. Over the years the building has served as a post office, masonic lodge, brewery and art gallery. But it was first home to a general store built in 1879 and owned and operated by Texas Ranger James Andrew Patton. Having spent his early years behind a rifle, the lawman finally opted for a quiet community life in Oak Hill, then called Oatmanville, raising his two children, Andrew Lewis Patton and Rosa Selma Patton, and his nieces Beulah, Lillian, Zelda and Cora White, with his wife Virginia Catherine Bishop. Rosa Patton, who later inherited her father’s shop, married John Dudley White, a Texas Ranger killed in the line of duty in Broadus, Texas in 1918. After spending much of her life tending her father’s store, Rosa left the business to her daughter Margaret. Margaret White Grunewald later turned the building over to her nephew James White, best known as the co-owner of the legendary Southwest Austin honkytonk, the Broken Spoke. The Pizza Garden’s historical ties make it the perfect case for Jeanine Plumer, author of “Haunted Austin� and founder of Austin Ghost Tours, which specializes in leading guests on historically-accurate tours of allegedly haunted areas around the city. Plumer said knowing the history of a building and its past residents is essential in investigating the para-
normal. “It’s not as significant that it’s just a ghost. Why is it a ghost? What’s the deal? You have to do research to find that out,� Plumer said. Plumer said before forming Austin Ghost Tours, she wasn’t a believer. In fact, she rarely gave the idea of spirits and the afterlife much of a thought. “I just retold stories. I didn’t think about it. When I did think about it, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Because all of a sudden you’re accepting that there is an energy, there’s something that influences our environment that we can’t see,� Plumer said. “I started reading everything I could possibly read about everything—every single religion and what they believe. It opened up a world. What is this that’s happening? What did the Babylonians say this was? What did the Romans say? These experiences have been around as long as there’s been humanity. It changes the way you think.� Plumer said she feels a sense of wonderment and curiosity—never fear—on her expeditions. “You’re almost—in a weird way—in death as you are in life,� Plumer said. “How many truly evil people have you ever met? There are really bad, bad people in the world but there’s mostly good people, mostly regular people who have compassion and care. It’s the same thing with spirits.� Monica Ballard, an Austin Ghost Tours tour guide, led her third investigation of the Austin Pizza Garden Saturday night. Ballard said her t-shirt which reads Continued on next page
“All of a sudden I just hear these boots walking down the hallway, so I ran and locked the door, which was probably a bad thing to do. I heard the boots walking and then I heard them walk back again. Then it was like a parade of people were running back and forth,� — Frank Garza, Austin Pizza Garden
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The haunted history of Austin Pizza Garden Continued from p. 15
“Austin Ghost Tours: History not Hysteria� represents her views on interacting with the dead. Ballard opened the investigation by reading the history of the Pattons as a sign of knowledge and respect for the deceased. “You can’t just walk in some place and ask ‘Who’s there?’ and ‘Give us your name’ and then double back and find out what the deal is,� said Ballard, describing the “cocktail party effect� her investigations have on ghosts. “They make themselves more obvious when you’re already acting familiar towards them.� Both Ballard and Plumer believe the entity residing in Austin Pizza
Garden is the ghost of Rosa Patton White’s husband, John Dudley White. They came to the determination through using a Shack Hack during their first investigation. The Shack Hack, a tool used by many in the paranormal investigation field, is a now-defunct Radio Shack radio with a disabled ‘scan and seek’ button. Ballard explained that by disabling the button, the radio rolls through the frequencies allowing spirits to utilize the white noise between frequencies to collect energy and respond directly to questions, creating a sort-of technological sĂŠance. Ballard said when the investigative team asked the spirit why it remained
in the building it responded “Rosa,� leading them to believe John Dudley White had returned to be with his wife after his untimely death. Frank Garza said, in past investigations, the name Patton and the words “ranger� and “Comanche� were mentioned. The crew, using a digital thermometer, also noticed ten degree drops in temperature in the middle of summer when the air conditioner and all electrical items were off. Plumer said spirits remaining because of unfinished business on earth is one of the most common forms of haunting. “You didn’t say ‘I’m free. I’m finished. I forgive everyone. I am at
peace.’ You die and you have inner turmoil,� Plumer said. Jennesa McBride attended the investigation on Saturday night and said while she didn’t experience definitive contact with the non-living, she had an unmistakable feeling that there was an unseen presence. “When we first got here I had some tingling, sort of a buzz of energy,� McBride said. “I believe that there is something here but you have to be open to it. I’m sure spirits are like people, they don’t want to go up to just anybody.� For anyone hoping to experience their own ghostly encounter this Halloween, Plumer has one piece of advice. “You have to be present,
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which you think is a basic thing, but it’s very hard for people to turn off their minds and just pay attention,� Plumer said. “If it wants you to know it’s there, it will speak to you in a way that you will understand.� For more information on Austin Ghost Tours, visit AustinGhostTours.com.
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Tony from the SBNA says his neighborhood association will be using the Windmill Run Park for many of its functions during the upcoming year. “The Windmill Run Neighborhood Association had a good run there, but it’s time for a change. We’re going to annex it.� When told that the park belonged to the county, Tony said, “Don’t care. Gonna annex it. Can’t stop us. We’ll have fried egg breakfasts there if we feel like it.� Tony quickly added, “What, too soon?� t t t See? This is what you get when you don’t email me information. (Want your neighborhood association highlighted? Have a story you need to tell? Would you like to rat out a neighbor? Email me at mail@mikejasper.com and get the word out.)
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CTRMA: ‘Oak Hill Parkway’ wins vote “The first open house is really about listening to the folks who show up or who send in comments and learning from them what the problems are,” Pustelnyk said. “They may have concerns about pedestrian access at a particular location, accidents at a particular location or a particular Oak tree they would love to see preserved. These are the sorts of things that we need to identify early on so as we then, later in the process, start to look at what the alternatives are and we can try and address those needs.” The Environmental Impact Study, a study of all potential environmental and sociological impacts of the possible project, will take around four to five years to complete, Pustelnyk said. Pustelnyk said the Mobility Authority will also look into the possibility of helping introduce some of the plans introduced in last year’s Green Mobility Challenge, such as urban
park land and enhanced aesthetic and landscaping features around Oak Hill. “We’re working to put together a project enhancement team made up of local governmental entities so we can see if we can pursue some of those ideas,” Pustelnyk said. “We figure if we’re going to be potentially spending a significant amount of money to improve mobility, we ought to see if there are some ways we can improve the overall community.” Pustelnyk said he’s optimistic the Mobility Authority will continue a positive dialogue with Oak Hill citizens with the launch of the Oak Hill Parkway study. “We know there’s a long history to this project,” Pustelnyk said. “It’s not going to be an easy study but I feel like we’re getting off to a good start and I’m very hopeful about our opportunities to move forward productively with the project and the study.”
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CTRMA event disrupts Oak Hill Park & Ride by Ann Fowler On Monday, October 15, officials sealed off part of the Oak Hill Park & Ride, plus the first entrance, for a Wednesday press conference, causing confusion for local commuters. On Monday, scores of people who use the park and ride at William Cannon and Highway 290 West to take the Oak Hill Flyer downtown found the main entrance blocked and an area of the parking lot sealed off for an unidentified ‘event.’ Capital Metro spokesperson Erica Macioge said the event in question was a Wednesday morning press conference for the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. Officials were slated to announce the start of an “environmental study concerning long awaited mobility improvements in Oak Hill” speakers included Mobility Authority Chairman Ray Wilkerson, State Representative Paul Workman, Travis County Commissioner Karen Huber, Linda Watson, Capital Metro President/ CEO and TxDOT Austin District Engineer Greg Malatek.
The study, expected to take several years to complete, is expected to involve local residents, drivers, transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians to find what Oak Hill wants. It is unclear why the main Park & Ride entrance and a portion of the parking lot were closed off two days prior to the press conference. Macioge said, “We agreed to let them host the event in the western-most section of the Park & Ride lot. Typically, about three cars park in this section of parking on a regular basis, and there is plenty of parking available in other areas of the park and ride lot, so I think the impact to our customers is minimal.” Those parking at the facility disagreed that only three cars park in that area, and found the impact was a bit more than minimal. Rider Scott Freshour said, “The area in question is utilized by a significant number of cars.” And both Freshour and rider Carol White said the closure of the first—and main— entrance caused unnecessary confusion. Said White,
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“The problem is that they closed off the entrance on that side of the park and ride lot. Most people turn in there and exit the other entrance. They did leave the second entrance
open, so everyone was able to enter, but it did throw everyone off that first morning.” In fact, ridership Monday morning was lower than usual, suggesting
that the closure of the first entrance made it appear that the entire facility was closed. Macioge said that the facility should be back to normal Thursday.
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LUTHERAN Abiding Love Lutheran Church 7210 Brush Country, 78749 892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Sunday School 9:45 am M-F, 7:00am-6:00pm Food Pantry-Monday, 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org
METHODIST 2407 Berkeley Ave. (1 block north of W. Cannon between Westgate & Manchaca Rd.) 447-6633 www.berkeleyumc.org Rev. Jeanne Devine Services: 8:30am, 10:50am Sunday School: 9:40am (classes from nursery to retirees) Child Care Center 443-3509 Infants, toddlers, preschool and afterschool care hrs: 7am to 6pm 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. and Rev. Stella Burkhalter, Services: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at 11:15 service) Sunday School: 10 & 11:15am Ch 11:15am Youth group: 5pm www.oakhillumc.org
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NON - DENOMINATIONAL Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 8305 Sharl Cove (slightly south of intersection of Loop 45 and Camp Ben McCulloch Road) 587-2242 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.cowboychurchhc.org facebook.com/Cowboy ChurchHC info@cowboychurchhc.org
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Dear Editor, My wife Rosie and I are moving to San Antonio in order to be closer to our family there and do whatever we can to assist with their pending medical
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October 18-October 31, 2012
Candidates spar over important local issues Continued from p. 1
Sept. 27. Gerald Daugherty, former Precinct 3 commissioner and outspoken supporter of completing SH-45, has made traffic in Southwest Austin a major focus of his campaign. “Without question traffic is the number one issue in this community as far as I’m concerned,” Daugherty said. “It’s the thing that challenges the quality of life for all of us that
love to live here.” Daugherty cited Hays County’s pledge to put $5 million toward building the road and said he’s confident Travis County could afford the $20 million necessary to complete what he sees as a necessary infrastructure. Daugherty’s opponent and current Travis County Precinct 3 commissioner Karen Huber said she’s still de-
termining whether building SH-45 Southwest would alleviate traffic, citing the elementary and middle schools on Brodie Lane as a possible cause of some of the road’s congestion. Huber also questioned whether SH-45 Southwest would pull traffic down from the north onto Brodie, causing further gridlock. “I have never said ‘Don’t build 45 Southwest.’ I have said ‘let’s be sure it’s going to do what we say it will do,’” Huber said. “We wouldn’t want to build a road to cause even more problems.” Huber said she’s opposed to building SH-45 as a county road as Travis County would then have to pay for maintenance and law enforcement on the road without assistance from
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the state. “We should not be paying, in Travis County, for roads that the state should be paying for,” Huber said. “I will not support Travis County building that road. If it is to be built, it should be built by the CTRMA or TxDOT, as it was originally planned. I will support it if everything shows that it is needed.” Huber and Daugherty were questioned on what they would do if the city of Austin is classified as non-attainment, an area which doesn’t meet air quality standards put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency. Huber said while it’s unlikely that Travis County will be classified as non-attainment in 2013, limiting air pollution in Austin is a major concern. Huber pointed to air pollution that’s transported to Travis County from Houston and industrial areas in the mountains along the Colorado River. “Those have a significant impact on our ozone tests,” Huber said. “We need to work harder with TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) to be able to figure out ways that we cannot be penalized in this area for emissions that are coming into this area from somewhere else.” Daugherty said the main air-quality issue facing Travis County is idling cars stuck on congested roads. “If you’re going to do something about non-attainment, you’re going to have to do something about your traffic,” Daugherty said. “You have to have someone with conviction to not be afraid to stand up and say ‘It’s about your roads, stupid.’” Libertarian candidate Pat Dixon joined Huber and Daugherty for closing statements and audience questions, addressing his disapproval of the Formula 1 racetrack, calling the track a “corporate welfare issue.” Formula 1 organizers have applied for $25 million in State funding through the Special Events fund. “Tax payers are paying for cars to drive around and consume gasoline,” Dixon said. Candidates for District 48 (which now includes parts of the Oak Hill area) state representative—Democrat incumbent Rep. Donna Howard
and opponents Robert Thomas and Joseph Edgar—addressed questions regarding rising Homeowner’s Association (HOA) fees, education and Austin Energy’s electric rates. Both Rep. Howard and Republican candidate Thomas were in favor of placing a cap on HOA fees and called for more fairness and transparency in the community organizations, while Libertarian candidate Edgar opposed government intervention, encouraging homeowners to petition for lower rates within their own community. All three candidates were critical of the state-implemented high-stakes testing in public schools, which many argue do not allow for an accurate representation of student knowledge. Thomas said current academic assessment tests are unfair to students who aren’t great test-takers and described the tests as “unacceptable from a cost-perspective.” “Let’s take the partisanship out of educating our children and ensure that we have a test that our children can execute without holding them accountable or labeling them,” Thomas said. Rep. Howard proposes looking at accountability at the classroom, community and state level without implementing expensive assessment tests. “We can do scientific sampling— valid sampling—without testing every single student in every single subject every single year for the state to make those decisions,” Rep. Howard said. “It’s cost-irresponsible to do it.” Edgar said he supports a voucher system that would allow parents more choice on where to educate their children. “Right now the only way a school gets funded is to have a student in a seat, not knowledge in their head, and I think the dynamics of that, the economics behind it, are absurd. Let’s start focusing on educating children,” Edgar said. “I’m supportive of moving forward on charter schools to give more choice, to give more allowance for individuals to choose which school they want their children to go to.” Continued on next page
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Candidates spar over important local issues Continued from p. 26 Rep. Howard said the use of vouchers would harm the already struggling public school system. “I’m opposed to the use of vouchers. I’m opposed to the use of public dollars to pay for private education, especially in light of the fact that we have not adequately funded our public education program,” Howard said. “To drain those dollars off for private education is something that I will not support.” The candidates were questioned on Austin Energy and Austin City Council’s influence over electric rates. Rep. Howard cited the benefits of Austin Energy as a municipally owned utility that invested funds back into the community, but stated her support for a model to have a new appointed body, rather than City Council, oversee Austin Energy. Thomas said if elected, he would address the issue at the state level to investigate whether Austin Energy is
taking advantage of residents. Edgar said he supports opening Austin Energy up to competition. The forum ended with a debate among District 47 candidates for state representative, republican incumbent Paul Workman and opponents Chris Frandsen and Nick Tanner, in which education continued to dominate the conversation. Both Democrat candidate Frandsen and Libertarian Tanner criticized the $5.4 billion legislative cuts to education. “Everybody says we’re spending a lot of money and not getting value for the money,” Frandsen said. “I would say if you’re 49th in what you spend on your students amongst the states, maybe you’re getting what you paid for.” Tanner proposed taking money out of the Texas Lottery Commission to help fund education and limiting superintendent pay. Rep.Workman defended his vote to slash funding for education.
“There were not Draconian cuts. The average school spends about $10,000 per student and we cut $500 per student. That’s five percent. In 2011 when we went there, there were businesses all over who were having to make 40 (percent) and 50 percent cuts,” Workman said. “We have to learn to live with less.” Another hotly debated topic, the issue of healthcare, was addressed by each of the candidates. Frandsen said using Medicaid dollars from Obamacare to fund the 1.6 million uninsured will help keep citizens from paying for costly emergency room visits, while Tanner proposed nullifying Obamacare, which he deemed unconstitutional, despite a ruling to the contrary by the Supreme Court. Addressing an audience question regarding the law that requires physicians to perform sonograms on a woman seeking an abortion, Frandsen criticized the legislation and political interference with womens’ healthcare. “I believe that women are in charge of their own body and the government has no place in making decisions for women,” Frandsen said. “To play politics with the fund-
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ing for women’s healthcare in the state of Texas is criminal.” Rep. Workman went on the defense over his support of the legislation. “Who would have a medical procedure and not expect to be able to see the results of the test? This bill simply said that a woman would have the right to see that screen,” Workman said. “I believe that life begins at OHAN director Aan Coleman used a red and conception and as such the right yellow balloon system to alert moderator Noah Marof that child in burger that a candidate’s time had expired. the womb is due the respect and protection of the such as traffic and school funding. state of Texas.” “I thought some good substantive Kathleen Miller, an Oak Hill resi- issues were talked about and it was dent in attendance, said she was glad very fair-minded, I think,” Miller to see the candidates address issues said. “It’s good to put a face with of importance to Southwest Austin, the yard signs.”
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