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October 16, 2014 Volume 19, No. 21 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
District 8 candidates make final forum pitches by Ann Fowler
OAK HILL - The five candidates for the District 8 spot on the Austin City Council gathered on Oct. 7 at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church (SHPC) for the final candidates forum before the Nov. 4 election. Becky Bray, Eliza May, Darrell Pierce, Ed Scruggs and Ellen Troxclair were on hand to field questions from audience members and from panelists Gary Keith (Associate
Professor of Political Science at University of the Incarnate Word) and Jack Floyd (Adjunct Professor of Government at Austin Community College). The forum moderator was attorney Linda Icenhauer-Ramirez. Stefan Haag, an SHPC member, was one of the organizers of the event. He estimated that 150 community members attended. He said, “The principal motivation was to provide a venue so that residents of southwest Austin could learn about the
candidates and the issues.” District 8 represents much of Southwest Austin, from Zilker Park and Bee Caves to Oak Hill. Five individuals are running for the District 8 seat on the Austin City Council. The Candidates Becky Bray, 44, a fourth-generation Austinite and a professional transportation engineer and transportation/land planner, lives in the Heights at Loma Vista. She gradu-
ated from Stephen F. Austin High School and Texas A&M University, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in civil engineering. She currently serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA). Bray is familiar with transportation challenges, having served on the transportation committees for both the Chamber
of Commerce and RECA. Eliza May, 60, is the director of mission services, Austin Affiliate of the Susan G. foundation. She lives in Travis Country. May’s main issues include traffic, taxes, water and unmanaged growth. She was an original supporter of the Save our Springs Alliance to protect Barton Springs and the Edwards See DISTRICT 8 on p. 10
Panelists Gary Keith (Associate Professor of Political Science at University of the Incarnate Word) and Jack Floyd (Adjunct Professor of Government at Austin Community College).
Tree-eating squirrels by Tony Tucci
Maroons smother Rebels, Bulldogs beat Chaps — sports begins on p. 14
OAK HILL - Those frisky, seemingly fun-loving squirrels skittering over the branches in your yard might actually be killing your trees. It might sound nuts, but acorns aren ‘t the only thing the squirrels are after. They’re eating the bark, said Maggie Ambrosino, an Oak Hill arborist, and that’s killing the tree branches. She said she is seeing more damage this year than ever before. We can blame it on the drought. Squirrels need water, and one source See TREE-EATING on p. 3
Squirrels are eating the bark off trees and killing branches.
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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. Texas Native Plant Week Guided Hikes Sun., Oct. 19 through Sat., Oct. 25 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., 78739 or Lady Bird Lake Butterfly Garden on south trail Celebrate the beauty of indigenous plants of Texas while learning more about them during Texas Native Plant Week. The Wildflower Center highlights featured plants each day on its website, and offers a free guided hike at Lady Bird Lake to ID native plants from 6-7 pm Thursday, Oct. 23. The hike starts near the MOPAC bridge on the south side of the trail at the Butterfly Garden.
Visitors can also enjoy hour hikes at the center Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. and Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. to learn about native grasses and edible native plants, respectively. Regular admissions apply for center hikes. For more information, call (512) 232-0100 or go to www.wildflower. org/nativeplantweek/ Mobility Week October 20-24 In order to keep traffic moving and keep Austin a great place to live and work, Capital Metro, the City of Austin, Austin Chamber of Commerce, Movability Austin, Austin+Social Good, and The Thrival Company have teamed up to provide employers a solution to our city’s traffic problems – the 20/20 Mobility Solutions. Mobility solutions such as transit benefits, telework, ride-share, cycling, flextime, and more make businesses stronger, more successful, and better places to work. 20/20 Mobility Solutions offers companies both large and small free access to tools and training, which will allow businesses to develop the mobility programs that make sense for them. Businesses can also take advantage
of opportunities to connect and learn best practices for mobility from one another. Be a part of the solution! Go online, take the pledge, and learn how mobility solutions can help your business succeed: www.mobilitysolution.org. Mobility Week is a call to action for all businesses and community members: help reduce traffic through mobility solutions. Carpools, public transit, telework, and biking are just a few of the many ways you can help reduce traffic in Central Texas. During this week of collective effort, you can make a difference by taking alternative forms of transportation instead of driving alone. Joint General and Special Election Early Voting October 20-October 31, 2014 Early voting locations in the Southwest Austin areas include the Randalls supermarkets at 9911 Brodie Lane, 6600 South MoPac and 2025 West Ben White Blvd.
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OHAN hosts city Urban Trails manager by Bobbie Jean Sawyer
The Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) hosted Urban Trails program manager Nadia Barrera to discuss the city’s Urban Trail Master Plan at the Oct. 8 OHAN monthly meeting. Barrera addressed the portion of the Urban Trails network slated for the Oak Hill area. The City of Austin Urban Trails program promotes greenways and trails that provide accessible transportation routes. An urban trail is defined as a hard surface trail used for recreation and transportation and accommodates bicyclists and pedestrians. “One of our philosophies at the city of Austin is to develop a series of trails and bicycle and walking facilities that accommodate all ages and abilities. We want to accommodate the eight to 80 principle, where a child that’s eight years old can ride with their 80-year-old grandparent to and from school,” Barrera said. “That’s what we’re designing our infrastructure to accommodate.” Barrera discussed the Violet Crown Trail, which is divided into three phases. Phase 1, which starts at Zilker Park, and Phase 3, which starts at the Ladybird Wildflower Center and goes to Hays County, are nature trails—not urban trails. Phase 2 of the trail, which stretches through Circle C, the Veloway and Dick Nichols Park, is intended to provide interconnected transportation throughout Oak Hill. “Phase 2 is designated as an urban trail,” Barrera said. “We want to get
people places. While we’re enjoying nature and there are recreational opportunities, there’s also the idea that people can get out of their car and get from A to B without having to drive.” Barrera said developing trails is an in-depth process that takes several years. The process always begins with joint-planning within all city departments. “Anytime that we’re starting to think about preliminary engineering or feasibility we include all the city departments so we’re all reading from the same book,” Barrera said. Chad Crager, public works division manager for community services, said the city doesn’t have money for further construction of trails until the passage of future bonds. “What we’re doing is getting this project and another project in East Austin ready to go so when the next bond comes in then we can just go to construction,” Crager said. Barrera also discussed the YBC trail, or the Y to Barton Creek trail, which will extend from the end of the planned Mopac bicycle and pedestrian bridge, along the Southwest Parkway, and end at ACC Pinnacle. Addressing neighbors who are concerned with the potential addition of a major trail near their property, Barrera said the Urban Trails program would be gathering feedback from neighborhood associations for neighborhoods 500 feet from the trail. For more information : austintexas. gov/urbantrails.
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of water is the tree’s vascular system. Ambrosino, owner of Brown and Green Tree Care, said the squirrels remove the bark all around a branch, exposing the vascular system, which carries water and nutrients. The branch then dies. City of Austin Arborist Michael Embesi said that while the squirrels are killing tree branches, he has never known an entire tree to be killed. He said cedar elms are suffering the
most damage, but other varieties, including oaks, are high on the list. Embesi said trapping and relocating the squirrels is probably the best remedy. “It’s somewhat of a mystery,” Embesi said. “Squirrels and trees co-exist. There are times when they cause a problem, like when they steal pecans. Most of the time people try to relocate them, but it’s a short-term solution.”
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The Word in Oak Hill
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Scenic Brook Neighborhood Association puts on Fall Festival Mike Jasper The word from Oak Hill is ... fall. As in the Scenic Brook Neighborhood Association Fall Festival. There’s good news. You’re invited. If you’re reading this column, you’re in. Even if you live in Granada Hills, you can come. Even if you live in Tanglewood Forest, you may enter. Even if you live in the neighborhood whose name should never be uttered (Circle C) you may join us. And I say join us because I’m one of the bored directors of the SBNA. And no, that’s not a typo. I see their faces every month, I understand. More good news. It’s free. Doesn’t cost a dime. You may sign up to bring stuff, such as plastic spoons, cups, bottled water, napkins, paper bowls, candy, craft items, face paint, pumpkins and assorted prizes—but you don’t have to, not at all. Windmill Run is invited, Dick Nichols Park is invited. Those people who live in trailers in the woods off farm roads are invited. Still more good news. It’s BYOB. That’s right, bring your own beverage. Of any stripe. Mushrooms, however, are discouraged. Which is too bad, because this is what people on mushrooms (and of course I’m talking about Portabello mushrooms) will see at Fall Fest: • gray foxes dressed in bell hop uniforms. • grilled fish stew. • a juggling act performed by a
something out of your intended victim. Yuck. What you want to do, then, is exact revenge. No extractions, please. • He did a complete 360 and reversed course. No he didn’t. He did a 180. If the guy did a 360, he turned a silly circle and ended up facing the exact same way he started. Shee. That’s all I can bring to mind now. We’ll revisit, perhaps with nice scones and tea next time. I know
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In fact, • a bouncy house for it’s billed as a “church for Contact me for a FREE market analysis. the kids (thanks to a donation by the rest of us.” But I do not know if The Venue) they celebrate Festivus. • face painting It does seem to be pretty alternaSearch for properties at • a bake sale tive, but I wouldn’t call it non-de• food nominational, as the website reads, www.BarbaraGremillion.com • games “The sole basis of our belief is the • prizes Bible—the 66 books of the Old and Call today Also conversation for the adults, New Testaments reveal God’s plan so definitely BYOB to ensure there Continued on page 12 Barbara Gremillion will actually be conversation. Food includes Frito pie (chili with Frito chips and cheese), baked goods (cookies, chocolate dipped pretzels, pumpkin bread), and apple cider. Will I be there? Most likely, but I would suspect I’ll be heavily supervised. Ed independent auditor, 13-year13-year residentresident of Edisisanan independent auditor, Here’s all the necessary informaof District 8 and a former HOA director and District 8Ed and a former HOA director andresident president. tion. The Scenic Brook Fall Festival Ed is an independent auditor, resident Ed is an independent is an independent auditor, 13-year auditor, resident 13-year president. He’ll bring his dedication and 13-year takes place at the Community Park He’ll bring his dedication and passion to City Hall: of District 8 and a former HOA director and of District of 8 District and a former 8 and HOA a former director HOA and director and passion to City Hall: on Oak Meadow, between Scenic president. He’ll bring his dedication and president. president. He’ll bring He’ll his bring dedication his dedication and and ✓3 Fight for reform a a 20% homestead exemption. for budget budget reformand and Brook Dr. and Hwy. 290. 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Joan Brook Joan Brook ✓ Give Southwest Austin neighborhoods a Give Southwest ✓ Give Austin neighborhoods Austin neighborhoods a a Edfor and23 Kristina Scruggs are the proud parents there are many more misused and ✓✓Preserve parks andSouthwest open spaces Edenvironment. hasand lived in Austin years and 3 Preserve parks and open spaces and protect our Ed andareKristina Scruggs are the proud true voice in city government. Ed Kristina Ed and Scruggs Kristina Scruggs the proud are the proud true voice in true city voice government. in city government. of Camden, Carter and Katie. Ed has lived in abused terms in my language supand protect our environment. was a leading campaigner forofthe bond parents Camden, Carter and Katie. parents of Camden, parents ofCarter Camden, and Carter Katie. and Katie. Austin for 23 years and was a leading cam✓ Preserve parks and open spaces measures that us Gorzycki, pository; I’ll drudge them up soon. 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Adoption fees waived this weekend during ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon The Austin Animal Center and the Austin Humane Society together are hoping to find forever homes for more than 325 homeless animals over the weekend of Oct. 18-19, 2014 during the ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon event sponsored by Subaru. Austin Animal Center has over 270 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens ready for adoption. All adoption fees for ready-to-go pets will be waived and each adoption includes spay/neuter surgery, leash, collar, ID tag, microchipping, and vaccinations. “It takes a community to help Austin’s homeless pets,” said Chief Animal Services Officer Abigail Smith. “These types of special events and partner-
ships is key to saving lives in Austin.” The Austin Animal Center located in east Austin at 7201 Levander Loop will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days. Both AAC and AHC will have a presence at TheThinkery at Mueller Park both days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to help drive adoptions. Austin is one of more than 30 locations nationwide taking part in ASPCA’s Mega Match-a-thon weekend. The adoption special also will apply to all pets at the overflow kennels at Town Lake Animal Center, 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St. This facility is also open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.
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Submissions sought for Zilker Tree Art Contest The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the 2014 Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest! Children between the ages of 5 and 10 years old may enter the contest and can use crayons, watercolors, ink, colored paper, pastels or paint to show their version of Austin’s traditional holiday symbol. Entries are now being taken and the deadline for submission is 5:00 pm on Monday, November 10, 2014. The public can find the rules and additional information at www.
austintexas.gov/page/art-contest. The children’s art must show the Zilker Holiday Tree and only one entry per child is accepted. There are two divisions in the contest: Junior Division (5 – 7 year olds); and Senior Division (8 – 10 year olds). The winner of both the Junior Division and Senior Division will be helping to light the Zilker Holiday Tree on Sunday, November 30, 2014. The top three selected artworks from each age division will also be recognized at the
Tree Lighting Ceremony and placed on the Parks and Recreations’ Zilker Holiday Tree artwork webpage. All entries must have a completed entry form attached and may be brought by the main Parks and Recreation office or mailed to Parks and Recreation Department, Main Administration Office, 200 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704. For more information, call (512) 974-6797 or email us.
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Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events
in a round robin, open mic atmosphere following the featured preSundays sentation. On the third Thursday of every month. Free. Food pantry doLive Jazz Brunch - 10am-2pm. nations are welcomed. 7pm at New Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog W., 78737. 301-4648. www.nuttyPond Lane in Dripping Springs. For brown.com. more info call 858-2024. Tessy Lou Williams & The Shotgun Stars - 3pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.
Mondays Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces - 6:30pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. Texas Songwriters Showcase - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.
Tuesdays
Third Thursday at The Blanton - free evening of art and activities. 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. blantonmuseum.org/.
Fridays Friday night Dance Club - w/ Western bands and a Pot Luck break. 7:30pm-10pm at South Austin Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50.
New Events October 24 - November 8
Kem Watts - 4pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183 Brennen Leigh - 7pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586. No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. CARRIE the musical - Oct. 24, 50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 25, 30, 31, Nov. 1, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 Live Music. Senior Activity Center p.m. October 26, Nov. 2, 9 at 3:00 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. p.m. All performances are at the www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road. HALLOWEEN Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Wa- NIGHT ONLY: All seats $20.Tickets terloo Ice House, Southpark Mead- austintheatreproject.org. ows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. wa- September 17 - October 18 terlooicehouse.com. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The The Peacemakers - 10pm at King and I - New production creEvangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie ated by ZACH, lavish sets and cosLane. 282-2586. tumes, Jerome Robbins’ legendary choreography, and an international Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown cast backed by a live orchestra. Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free. Zach Theatre 202 South Lamar 512-476-0541 zachtheatre.org Thursdays
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
Swingle Singers - 7pm Bass Concert Hall 23rd Street & Robert Dedman Dr. 512) 471-2787 Adventures of Robin Hood 2pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm You’ll find yourself among a band of merry thieves trying to outsmart the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Plus, you’ll learn a new thing or two about Robin’s story. The Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre.org Monday, October 20
Wednesdays
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.
Concert - 2pm The Fall Concert will feature the Sinfonietta Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra. Jacqueline McGee Performing Arts Center on the Stephen F. Austin High School campus, 1715 West Cesar Chavez Street. FREE
The Princess Bride with Cary Elwes Live & In Person - 8pm A Quote-Along screening with Cary Elwes live in person everyone will also receive a collection of props to bring the action on screen out into the theater. Dell Hall Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr. (512) 476-6064 October 23 - October 30 21st Annual Austin Film Festival - Film screenings are complemented by lively and informative Q&A sessions with cast members and filmmakers. The Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre.org For information on the Austin Film Festival Accessibility Policy, please visit www.austinfilmfestival.com/policies. Friday, October 24
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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.
A Streetcar Named Desire - The Tennessee Williams masterpiece is presented by UT at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance. Oscar G. Brockett Theatre 300 E. 23rd St. JoinTheDrama.org (512) 477-6060
Suzanne Vega - 8pm Expect highlights from her 2014 release Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles at this intimate Stateside engagement. The Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre.org
Community Clubs & Events
Symphony of Terror with the Austin Symphony Orchestra 8pm hear music from such hits as The Shining, Psycho, Poltergeist, Halloween, Beetlejuice and many more! In addition to the music there will be visuals on a big screen to enhance this terrifying experience. Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr. (512) 476-6064
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 Toastmas-
ters: 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
New Events Through December 7 Felted Sculptures, Mixed-Media Exhibit - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. 512.232.0100 www.wildflower.org Friday, October 17 Calling All Seniors to the Austin Zoo and Animal Santuary - 9:30am - 11am Put on your walking shoes and join us for coffee, juice and pastries as we stroll around the zoo to meet and learn about some of our animals. 10808 Rawhide Trail, Education Office: 512-288-5031for reservation. Saturday, October 18 Viva la Vida Festival - 12pm 9pm Austin’s largest and longestrunning Day of the Dead event features a Grand Procession, Latino artists and entertainment. Downtown Austin Sunday, October 19 2014 Ben Crenshaw Golf Clinic at Lion’s Muny - 3:30pm - 7pm benefitting the AHS Red Jackets and Boys Golf Team! There will also be an opportunity to play “Beat the Pro” on Hole #10. The festivities will also include a silent auction, music and a BBQ dinner. carieezell@austin.rr.com or 512426-9130 Saturday, October 25 HCA’s 5th Annual Rainwater Revival - 10am - 4pm A full day of speakers, exhibitors, children’s activities, great food, live music and more! Learn the ins and outs of rainwater harvesting, from single barrels for watering your garden to full-scale rainwater harvesting systems. Dripping Springs Ranch Park rainwaterrevival.com Sat. Oct., 25 & Sun. Oct., 26 Texas Book Festival - Author panels, Lit Crawl, music, kid’s activities, food! At the State Capitol; free and open to the public With the largest number of authors (280-plus) in its history. visit www. texasbookfestival.org 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 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
New Events October 11 - November 30 Texas Renaissance Festival - Organizers promise an unforgettable season of eight themed weekends, filled with new surprises and the same medieval cheer, lively characters and turkey legs. Todd Mission, Texas www.texrenfest.com Sun. Oct. 19 through Sat. Oct. 25 Texas Native Plant Week hikes with Wildflower Center - Free guided hike at Lady Bird Lake to ID native plants from 6-7 pm Thursday, Oct. 23. The hike starts near the MOPAC bridge on the south side of the trail at the Butterfly Garden. Visitors can also enjoy hour hikes at the center Oct. 19 at 10am and Oct. 25 at 1pm to learn about native grasses and edible native plants, respectively. LBJ Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse 512.232.0100 or www. wildflower.org/nativeplantweek
Kids Calendar Ongoing Events
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-
New Events Thursday, October 16 Jesse Dayton - 9pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Kathryn Legendre & Brian Broussard - 6:30pm Johnson - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net Max Viator and Susan Maxey -7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 282-2586 or 28-CAJUN evangelinecafe.com
Not Afraid of the Dark -The Show that Glows! ® - 2pm & 4:30pm A magical show that is a visual treat for all ages. Ballet Austin II delights with a production that turns darkness into a place to laugh, sing, clap, dream, dance and do everything imaginable – except be afraid. ages 2 and up.Ballet Austin 501 W 3rd St (512) 476-9151
Halloween Children’s Concert - 2pm Kids and their families are invited to wear their costumes to the concert! Blue Bell Creameries will provide sweet treats for everyone after the concert! Dell Hall at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside 512-4766064, www.austinsymphony.org. September 27 - November 1 Bunnicula - Sat., 11am & 1pm Sun., 12:30pm & 2:30pm Kids will howl with laughter as Chester the cat and Harold the dog unravel the mystery. Scottish Rite Theater 207 W 18th St (512) 472-5436 info@ scottishritetheater.org
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Saturday Night Concert Series with Reed Turner - 7pm Bring a blanket to lounge on the grassy lawn during the show. Hill Country Galleria 12700 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. T-100 512-263-0001 hillcountrygalleria.com
Hook Herrera, Denny Freeman, Gil T, & Mike Buck -10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 282-2586 or 28-CAJUN evangelinecafe.com
Jimmy LaFave - 9pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com tickets Sunday, October 19
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Gary P. Nunn - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Texas Skyz - 7pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 West (512) 2880437 senorbuddys.com
Nick Connolly - 11:30am Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com
Wink Keziah - 8pm $7 Dennis Jan & Lonesome Town 10:30pm $7 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512- 2640318 poodies.net
Music of Chuck Dez - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711
Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
Bad Marmot - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com FREE
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Saturday, October 25
Texas Music Showcase: George Ensle Hosts Michael Ballew - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net
The Derailers - 9:30 The Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar (512) 4426189 or brokenspokeaustintx.com
Friday, October 17 Ladd Smith - 6:30pm Lew Card - 8pm Bracken Hale - 10pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net $8 Jason Roberts - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com
Andrea Marie - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Pky (512) 263-2711 Tuesday, October 21 Kem Watts - 6pm Tommy Elskes - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., 264-0318 poodies.net
Greezy Wheels - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512282-2586 or 28-CAJUN evangelinecafe.com Harry the Dirty Dog - 12pm One World Theater 7701 Bee Caves Road oneworldtheater.org Sunday, October 26
Casey James Prestwood & The Burning Angels - 10pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W 512-264-0318 poodies.net $10
Paul Klemperer & Manteca Beat - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 512-2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com
cock Barn. Both activities are in- Saturday, October 25 cluded with regular Zoo admission. 10808 Rawhide Trail, For additional information, call 512-288-1490 or visit www.austinzoo.org.
Second Saturdays are for Families - $7 per family; $5 Member families. Noon-4pm at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@ New Events amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. 512-495-9224 / www. October 10 - November 29 amoa.org. A Year With Frog and Toad - This At Austin Children’s Museum: whimsical show follows two great Community Night - Come out and friends waking from hibernation, play EVERY Wednesday night at planting gardens, raking leaves, 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime sledding and learning life lessons and a variety of hands-on activities. along the way. Zach Theatre KleThemed stories, songs,d activities. burg Stage 202 South Lamar 512Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & 476-0541 zachtheatre.org 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. For kids 3 & under & their caregiv- Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26 ers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Singa-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 4722499 / ausinkids.org. Storytime - Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Hampton Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. Toddlers Fridays at 11am, . 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co
Arts & Entertainment cont.
Twilight Trio - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 or 28-CAJUN evangelinecafe.com Wednesday, October 22
More y Mas ( Texano Cumbia ) - 7pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 West (512) 288-0437 senorbuddys.com
Rick McRae - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512- 2822586 or 28-CAJUN evangelinecafe.com
The Eggmen - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com FREE
Chaparral w/ Jeff Hughes 9pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 4445233 brokenspokeaustintx.com
The Painted Redstarts with Amy Sue Berlin & Dana Idlet (Trout Fishing in America) 10pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com
Thursday, October 23
Saturday, October 18 Matt Farrell - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com
Kevin Ahart - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com Michelle Solbert - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512282-2586 or 28-CAJUN evangelinecafe.com Jackie Pock Trio - 6pm Johnson - 8:30pm The Mallett Brothers - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar
Forlini and Cross - 8pm South Austin Moonlighters - 10pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 West 512- 264-0318 poodies.net Satellite’s 15th Year AnniverSoiree with Jolie Goodnight Quartet - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Saturday Night Concert Series with The Loose Wheels - 7pm Bring a blanket to lounge on the grassy lawn during the show. Hill Country Galleria 12700 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. T-100 512-263-0001 hillcountrygalleria.com Sunday, October 26 Jon Napier Song Swap with Guest Michael O’Connor 7:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512- 2640318 poodies.net 4th Sunday Brunches with Hot Club Soda - 11:30am Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com
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October 16 - October 29, 2014
District 8 candidates make final forum pitches Continued from p. 1
Aquifer ecosystem May is the former director of the Texas Federal Services Commission and the former President and CEO of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Darrell Pierce, 49, president/ CEO of a process improvement and change management consulting firm, lives in Western Oaks. He graduated from Crockett High School and St. Edwards University. Pierce currently serves on the Mayor’s Transportation Working Group. He previously served on the city’s Planning Commission and on the Board of Directors for the Austin Chamber. He supports quality education and has volunteered his time to the Austin Public Education Foundation and the AISD Boundary/Facility Task Force. Ed Scruggs, 49, a clinical research associate, has lived in Austin for 23 years—13 of those years in southwest Austin. He currently lives in Circle C.
His children attend Kiker Elementary and Gorzyki Middle schools. Scruggs is a neighborhood advocate and former Circle C Homeowner Association director. Ellen Troxclair, 29, is a realtor and chief of staff to state Rep. Jason Isaac, R-Dripping Springs. She lives in the Villages at Western Oaks. She is a UT graduate and is particularly concerned with issues including property taxes, transportation, the cost of living, public safety and responsible spending. Candidates Forum Panelist Questions Jack McCoy: Would you support capping assessed evaluations on residential property to reduce overall tax burdens in the city? May: Suggested that the five taxing agencies coordinate ballot measures so citizens are not forced to choose one over the other. “We are becoming a city that is unsustainable in its taxes.” She said she would entertain a discussion on freezing taxes for those 65 and older.
Pierce: There has been an exodus of low to medium-income families from the school district. This also has an impact on the city of Austin, the County, ACC, and the Health Care District—the other taxing entities. He agrees with ballot collaboration. He also suggests phasing in a homestead exemption. He does not support the road-rail bond package. He said of the $400 million, only $8 million is set aside for southwest Austin. Scruggs: The different taxing entities should get together to coordinate what goes on the ballot. He is voting against the rail bond. “The overall plan doesn’t include us—it’s an incomplete plan.” He said state law may restrict what is possible as far as capping taxes, but would favor a 20 percent phased-in homestead exemption. Troxclair: Is open to any option that will slow “the incredible cost of living increases here.” The only way for us to really get a handle on this is to refocus priorities on basic city services. The light rail bond is not
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a traffic solution because it would serve less than one-half of one percent of the region’s daily trips. Bray: All five taxing entities should get together—Austin should take the lead. “We need to talk collectively, not independently.” I do support a phased-in homestead exemption— with a cap. Supports a freeze for those 65 and older. She does not support proposition 1. Gary Keith: As a new councilmember, how will you get up to speed on new policy issues and how do you plan to engage in and improve the process of governance? Pierce: Within the first 90 days, each councilmember should spend a day or two visiting each of the other districts to see the culture and the environment of each district. Develop strategic principals or guidelines on how to govern. Since we are one city, no district’s wants should be met at the expense of another district’s needs. Develop common ground to address common issues in order to get common goals that will lead to common results.
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Commissioner’s Corner
Precinct 3
Good news: County taxes are going down for the average homestead! portion of their property taxes go down, the owner of the average Travis County home (with a taxable During the time I’ve served on value of $240,026) will pay about $5 the Travis County Commissioners LESS to the County than last year. Court, my goal each year has been That may not seem like much, but to reduce your Travis County prop- it’s not the usual increase… and it’s a erty taxes. This year I step in the right direction. can proudly announce How was Travis County that we’ve done that for able to lower property the average homestead taxes when we’ve heard (something we haven’t so much about how risdone since 2007). ing property values and This year’s Fiscal Year increasing home prices 2015 (which began on are driving up tax bills? October 1st and ends Unless you really underSeptember 30, 2015) stand how tax bills are budget process began in determined, you might March of this year, when think that property apyour Commissioners Gerald Daugherty praisals set by the appraisCourt considered and al district are the driving approved the FY 15 Budget Guide- factor for your tax bill. If you hear a lines. Those guidelines give policy taxing entity proclaim they lowered direction for the formulation of the their tax rate, that doesn’t necessarily County budget. mean they lowered your taxes. If The most important policy direc- property values have gone up, your tion the Commissioners Court gives taxes can still go up… even at a lower our Planning and Budget Office is tax rate. You have to compare the what tax rate to use in developing proposed tax rate to the effective the County budget for the next fiscal tax rate. year. The Court has historically As former Travis County Judge directed that the tax rate be set “at Bill Aleshire so eloquently expressed or near” the effective tax rate, inter- in an email to the Statesman this Aupreted as… set it within 3% of the gust… “The TAX RATE determines effective tax rate. (The effective tax tax bills, REGARDLESS of what valrate is the rate at which property ues are set by the appraisal district… tax revenues would be the same as The amount of tax imposed is solely the previous year.) That 3% above and exclusively made by those who the effective tax rate also meant that set the tax rate… The real decision your property taxes would probably makers are the elected officials who increase. set the tax rate”. For Travis County This year the Commissioners those decision makers are the 5 Court directed that “at or near” members of your Travis County would be only 1.5% above the effective tax rate. This was done to lessen the County tax burden on taxpayers, and to slow the increase of the County Budget. The Court kept the budget increase to a necessary minimum, taking into account builtin cost drivers of priority programs and state-mandated responsibilities. That 1.5% directive by the Court means that the tax rate is now 45.63 (slightly above the effective rate). While not all will see the County by Gerald Daugherty, Precinct 3 Commissioner
Commissioners Court. And we decided to set the tax rate low enough to provide some tax relief, even with the rise in appraised values. Despite what your Commissioners Court has done in response to the ever-increasing taxes imposed on taxpayers, your total property tax bill will not go down. That’s because the Travis County portion of your tax bill is less than 20% of your total bill. The 4 other major taxing entities set their tax rate so that you will see a higher overall property tax bill (on average… up $291). On top of this, both the City of Austin and Austin Community College have bond propositions on this November’s ballot which, if approved, would raise taxes even more. Evidently Travis County was the only taxing entity who listened to a March editorial in the American-Statesman which called for all taxing entities to “Set priorities with an eye toward balancing the needs of the region with what homeowners can afford to pay in taxes…. Acknowledge the impact of their collective actions on taxpayers…. Ease the collective burden on homeowners”. I can proudly say that Travis County “took to heart” the plight of taxpayers, and acted to do our part in alleviating your tax burden. Despite pleas from various County departments and officials during our budget hearings, we “stuck to our guns” by not going higher than 1.5% above the effective tax rate. Hopefully we can do that (or go even lower) again next year.
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••• Here’s an interesting item. To me, anyway. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine from the sixth grade, Cary Ratcliff, a classical music composer, came to Austin from his home in Rochester, New York so he could hear Conspirare perform his Neruda Oratorio at Bates Hall on the UT campus. Impressive, right? About five years ago I got a wild hair and started tracking down people from school. Not college, not high school, not even middle school, but grade school, from first to sixth. I found three people. The first one, Ron, is a radical Christian — think Waco compound, although he’s living in the one in Oregon. The second old schoolmate, Kent, owns a yoga studio and is also an artist living in Santa Cruz, California. But the third guy, Cary Ratcliff, turned out to be a musician and I found that very surprising. I thought he would wind up a Silicon Valley millionaire, since he was always the smartest guy in the class and we were all raised in the Santa Clara Valley, once known for orange groves, and now known for IBM, HP, Apple, Cisco and such. But no, he went the artistic route. Always an outstanding pianist, he studied at the Rochester School of Music and gravitated toward composing. Both the vocal-oriented Conspirare this year, and the Austin Symphony back in 2009 have performed his Neruda Oratorio — a musical composition based on the
work of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Oddly, I preferred the Conspirare version, and I think Cary did too. It wasn’t just a vocal performance, there was some instrumentation provided by piano, harp, classical guitar and percussion (and possibly more, I’m writing this from memory). But the energy was there, the performance tight and crisp, and it didn’t suffer from the Austin Symphony’s persistently out-of-tune woodwinds. Whether it’s the July 4th show or my friend’s oratorio, those off-key symphony woodwinds drive me nuts. Anyway, when they finished the five movements of the oratorio, the applause was thunderous. I’ve performed on national TV, where they force the audience to applaud for you, but I’ve never heard anything like that. And when he took the stage to be introduced, the ovation got even louder and turned into a standing ovation. So there you have it. Austin, Texas. Live Music Capital of the World in more ways than one. ••• Okay, I know I’m supposed to cover Oak Hill, Southwest Austin, and occasionally Bee Cave and Dripping Springs, but every once in a while I make it downtown. And when I do, I’m happy to report my findings. Two weeks ago I went to see my friend Sarah, bartender at The Red Room, located at 306 E. Third St., just east of the Vince Young Steakhouse. The website (redroomatx.com) says
if the light’s on it’s open, and the light was on, but the name on the awning spelled out Personal Wines and it kind of looked like a speakeasy, so was I really at the right place? Do I dare open the door? It seemed a bit imposing. (In fact, at one time this basement bar was the city morgue.) I manned up and opened the damn door. Despite going to college in wine country, I’m not a wine guy per se. It’s fine with dinner, especially Italian food, but I prefer Guinness and other fine beers. That said, I can change things up from time to time, so after nearly having a heart attack while reading the wine list — the wines start at eight dollars a glass and go up from there — I let Sarah pick me out something nice, which turned out to be a reasonably-priced Pinot Noir. If you’re really into fine wines, The Red Room is your place. It’s for upscale people with discriminating tastes, as opposed to seedy newspaper columnists like me. That said, the next time one of my wine-industry buddies visits from California, I’m taking him there. And by wine-industry buddies, I pretty much mean Michael DeLoach. ••• Want your neighborhood association highlighted? Have a story you need to tell? Would you like to rat out a neighbor? If so, be sure to email me at mail@mikejasper.com and get the word out.
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District 8 candidates make final forum pitches Continued from p. 10
budgeting process. She has met with most of the individuals running for districts and for mayor, trying to form collaborations “so as soon as winners are declared we can have conversations.” She is committed to have an in-district office so constituents don’t need to drive downtown. May: Has worked with many of those currently running for district office. She has also worked with city leadership, the city manager and his assistants. She does not support the rail bond. She recently held a town hall meeting about the 10-1 rail project in case the bond fails. She suggests external audit to review all expenditures to identify any duplication. Floyd: Is the Council-Manager form of government sufficient? Scruggs: The city manager is responsible for day-to-day operations. It would take a charter amendment to change. First issue: does the city manager continue or do we decide to make a change. He has heard many complaints about the current city manager and the way things are run. “We need to hire a manager that reflects our values.” Troxclair: Significant improvements can be made in the current city manager form of government. The city manager operates independently, and may not always listen to city staff. Voters are the ultimate bosses, then elected officials, then staff. The city council is accountable to voters. Bray: Has worked with current city manager and has utmost respect for him. The city council sets the policy, the city manager carries them out. She feels he is stymied by a ruling by the Travis County attorney re-
garding the Texas Open Meetings Act that has curtailed conversations between council members. May: District 8 citizens are the bosses. They pay the bills and will hold the district rep accountable. Before we passed 10-1, a charter amendment for a strong Mayoral form of government was suggested but did not happen. “I think we have a really good city manager.” She feels personnel issues have affected internal communication. Pierce: “We should always be open to best practices.” One may have been better based on the size of the city. There may be a point in time when the structure should change, but the system may not be as broken as the people in the system. The city manager may not be getting clear directives. Keith: Imagine Austin involves long-range planning. What longterm planning for this district and for the city would you suggest, including environmental protection issues. Troxclair: That’s a huge issue in southwest Austin. We have unique environmental features, such as the Aquifer. “Some ordinances have gone above and beyond to make sure that our natural resources are protected. The things we have in place right now have also stifled development.” She added, “The idea we’ve had for the past couple of decades—if you don’t build it, they won’t come—is not working. They’re coming, they’re coming in droves.” Responsible planning is needed. She looks forward to the Code Next process, streamlining development codes, revisiting some environmental restrictions to ensure a more balanced approach moving
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nology today is far superior to the technology in place when they built Brodie and when they built Mopac at 45. Water quality features are better today. The environmental controls in Imagine Austin have stymied
development in southwest Austin. Nothing has happened in terms of an Oak Hill Town Center—where residents could live, work and play Continued on page 21
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Gazette Sports: Austin • Bowie • Crockett Maroons raise their game — two District wins in a row!
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Keely Penn by Patrick Olson
Running cross-country in the morning and competing on the volleyball court during the evening, Keely Penn leads an extremely busy schedule during her senior year at Bowie High School. “It’s not easy,” Penn candidly admitted. “At 7 a.m. I run three to eight miles and then practice volleyball.” Penn will run for the Bowie varsity cross country contingent at the district meet on Friday morning at Lake Long, before performing Continued on page 16
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Austin High players celebrate an exciting road victory over Hays after having beat Akins 47 to 41.
Austin High edges Hays 35-34 by Patrick Olson After dropping their first two district encounters, the Austin High football team rebounded to record a pair of district victories over Akins and Hays. The Maroons held on to defeat Akins 47-41, and registered a thrilling 35-34 road victory over the Rebels Friday night. ” It was a great victory for the kids,” coach Mike Rosenthal said of the triumph at Hays. “They fought till the end and they are reaping the rewards of their hard work.”
Matt Duke grabbed two touchdown throws from quarterback Beau Kalbacher to give the Maroons an early lead versus the Eagles on October 3rd. Chris Mendoza added a rushing score and Ian O’Brien hauled in a scoring toss from Kalbacher, before a pair of field goals gave the home team a 34-0 lead with just over seven minutes left in the third period. A tackle for loss by Maroons linebacker Nick Clawson and ruthless pursuit of Eagles quarterback Ryan Medrano
by Jonathan Melgar kept the Eagles scoreless. Akins proceeded to find the end zone on a touchdown pass, and three rushing scores from Medrano made it 47-27 despite a 6-yard scoring run from Robert Hunter, and a 74-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Abraham Vargas. Akins returned an interception by the Maroons second string signal caller for a touchdown, and Medrano threw another scoring Continued on page 17
After leading the Maroons to a 35-34 road win over Hays, quarterback Beau Kalbacher has Austin High in position to make a run at qualifying for the playoffs. “That was a crazy game for us to win,” the junior signal caller said. In order to make the postseason, Austin High needs to win three of the final four games versus Lake Travis, Del Valle, Lehman and Anderson. Kalbacher and crew now have a homecoming date with the district leading Cavaliers at House Park Thursday night, with kick off set for 7:30 p.m. Born in Austin, Beau attended Continued on page 16
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Bowie storms back to defeat Westlake 19 to 13 by Patrick Olson
Bowie roared back from a tenpoint deficit to defeat Westlake 1913, and now aims to take the district title with four games remaining. The Bulldog defense clamped down on a Chaparral offense that had averaged
over 53 points in their previous three contests. Bowie quarterback Preston Wheeler had an efficient performance, with a touchdown toss, and Steve Johnson accumulated 130 yards of offense including a touchdown reception.
Westlake ran the opening kickoff back for a score and added a short field goal with four and a half minutes left in the first quarter. Rushing from Quirin Laracuente advanced Bowie to the Westlake 22-yard line before misfortune struck the
Bulldogs. Ben Setterquist snagged a quick slant route reception from Wheeler before the ball popped out in traffic directly into the arms of Chap linebacker Gabe Duran. The Bulldog defense then held firm, denying success on multiple runs by Westlake quarterback Sam Ehlinger. On the subsequent Bowie possession, an off-sides penalty on fourth down kept the drive alive, before a direct snap to Setterquist resulted in a 1-yard scoring run by the 5’10” 170 lb. senior receiver. A two-point conversion pass failed and Westlake led 10-6. Connor Flanigan added a 34-yard
field goal in the third period, and Johnson caught a 31-yard strike from Wheeler to move the visitors in front. Bulldogs linemen Travis Folmar, Antonio Tovar, Caleb Teague, Gherold Mullender and Kyle Mealey controlled the line of scrimmage down the stretch and Flanigan drilled 29-yard field goal to provide the 19-13 advantage. The Chaps fought back and threatened to score late, but superior coverage skills by cornerback Patrick Moran denied Westlake an opportunity to score on the final play of the game.
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Crockett loses to Travis 48 to 41 by Patrick Olson
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first quarter. Fullback Isjalea Greene broke free from Travis defenders and ran 49-yards for Crockett’s third touchdown. Hargrove scored again on a short run, but a bad snap led to a missed extra point and the game stood tied 20-20. Cougar quarterback Zach Ochoa darted 13-yards to move the chains, before Miller ran 37-yards for his third score of the evening and Crockett led 27-20 as the first quarter expired. The Rebels found the end zone three times in the second quarter and led 41-27 at the half. A motivated Crockett defense kept the Rebel offense in check in the third quarter, with Cougar linebacker Oli Bhuiyan
making impressive defensive plays on consecutive downs. Crockett embarked on a five-play drive that culminated with a 65-yard scoring sprint by Miller. Ochoa helped tie the game with a 31-yard quarterback keeper over the goal line. Travis repeatedly ran Strait into the Crockett defense during the fourth period. After the 6’1” 190 lb. senior scored on a 38-yard jaunt with barely over nine minutes remaining, Rebels coach Joe Frank Martinez leaned on Strait to close out the game, with run after run, denying the Cougars possession. Crockett will now entertain Lanier at Burger Stadium on Friday with kick off set for 7:30 p.m.
Gazette student athlete spotlight Continued from p. 14
Keely Penn her utility role for the volleyball club versus Akins at 6:30 p.m. Born in Ames, Iowa, Keely moved to Austin at the age of three and attended Baranoff Elementary, before advancing to Bailey Middle School where she also ran track. Penn sharpens her volleyball skills playing for the club team Austin Performance with Anna Carlson from Austin High. English instructor Mrs. Garrison is Keely’s favorite teacher at Bowie. “She made me excited to come to class,” the 5’9” senior outside hitter stated. “I didn’t dread going to English class.” With four games remaining, the Bowie volleyball team is securely in third place, but must continue to excel on the court as the postseason looms. “Our best game was beating Lake Travis,” Penn acknowledged. “We strive for the energy we had in that game.” Following the encounter
with Akins, Bowie hosts Anderson before visiting Hays and Austin High to close out the regular season. The cross-country team aims to return to regionals after a second place finish last year. On Saturday, Keely plans to watch the University of Texas football team take on the Cyclones with her parents Anne and Adrian Penn, who both attended Iowa State.
Beau Kalbacher Parkside Community School, before enrolling at O’Henry Middle School, where he also played baseball and basketball. Kalbacher earned a spot on the Maroons varsity hoops squad last year as a sophomore. Freshman English instructor Ms. Ault is Beau’s favorite teacher at Austin High. “She really talked to us and made the class enjoyable,” the 6’3” field general stated. “She made you want to learn.” The eldest son born to Don and Elizabeth Kalbacher, Beau took advantage of the Columbus Day
holiday to get in eighteen holes at Great Hills Country Club with his father in a charity golf tournament. Beau credits on off-season laboring to improve his footwork and the new Maroons offensive coordinator for his better performance in 2014. “Coach (Al) Pena has been fantastic in improving my game,” he noted. Pena tutors the Maroons quarterbacks after a successful high school career at the position with the Leander Lions. Kalbacher likes the direction the Maroons are moving at the midpoint of the season. “We’re starting to jell and hopes are high,” he admitted. “We are able to fight the whole day and finish the game. Our best game was against Dripping Springs. We put it all together and played a solid game.” He also is impressed with the progression of the Austin High defense. “Our middle linebacker Nick Clawson has embodied the role of being a leader and Ian O’Brien is dominating on the defensive line.”
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Austin edges Akins Continued from p. 14
strike slicing the Maroons advantage to 47-41. Kalbacher re-entered the game and guided the Austin High offense to first downs to secure the victory. Austin High (3-3, 2-2) led 28-21 in the third quarter at Hays (34, 3-2) following a Jacob Traudt scoring reception from Kalbacher. After the Rebels moved in front 34-28 on a 22-yard touchdown run, Kalbacher led the Maroons on a
game winning drive starting at the Austin High 5-yard line. Following a pair of clutch completions on third downs, Kalbacher handed off to Marcello Mendoza at the 5-yard line. Failing to find running room, Mendoza pitched the ball backward to the Maroons quarterback, who ran across the goal line. “It was in spectacular fashion,” Kalbacher said of the victory. “I ran to daylight in the corner.”
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A swarming Austin High defense helped defeat the Akins Eagles in a 47 to 41 Maroons victory.
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Maroons quarterback Beau Kalbacher gave the home team a 34-0 lead with just over seven minutes left in the third period.
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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
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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
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Austin Ridge Southwest 7416 Hwy 71 W, 78735 512-288-8000 Worship services: 9:15 and 11:00 Children’s Ministry: 9:15 and 11:00 Middle/High School 6 pm www.austinridge.org
Hope in the City 4407 Monterey Oaks Blvd, 78749 Phone; 512-892-4673 Senior Pastor: Britt Tucker Sun. Service 10:15 am www.hopeinthecity.org We value loving God, loving one another and loving Austin and the Nations. LifeAustin 8901 W Hwy 71 78735 Phone: 512-220-6383 Lead Pastor: Randy Phillips Sun. Services: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am Wed Services: 7 pm Life University, 7 pm Student Life LifeAustin is a Bible Church - a cosmopolitan community of healing and hope. We are all about connecting people to Christ and to each other. Unity Church of Austin 5501Hwy 290 West, 78735 (512) 892-3000 unity@unitychurchaustin.org Minister: Rev. Anna Shouse Service 11:00 pm “Our God is love,our race is human and our religion is oneness.” www.unitychurchaustin.org
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St. Sophia Orthodox Church 225 Rose Dr. in Dripping Springs Fr. Peter Smith, Pastor 512) 638-0721 / pcmsmith@hotmail. com (Fr. Peter’s email) www.stsophiachurch.us Services: Sundays- 8:45 a.m. Orthros (Matins) & 10:00 a.m. Divine LiturgyWednesdays- 7:00 p.m. Daily Vespers or other special services according to the season Saturdays- 5:45 pm. Ninth Hour & 6:00 pm Great Vespers and Confession Special feast day services as announced All services are in English and visitors are always welcome. The Orthodox Church is the original, historic, pre-denominational Church of the New Testament. Please join us for worship soon!
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Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church 5226 W William Cannon 78749 Pastor Larry W. Coulter; Assoc. Pastors Michael Killeen, Britta Dukes Worship Schedule: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. 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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District 8 candidates make final forum pitches Continued from p. 13
and where a transit hub would exist. This forces residents to commute to jobs downtown. “We as a council have to continue to push those [ideas] forward.” May: The conversations about Code Next are different for those who live downtown than they are for those who live in District 8. The central core is concerned about density. That’s not necessarily the concern in this area. “Our conversation is how do you develop over the environmentally zoned area in light of the SOS.” We should look into the possibility of a Town Center, and the viability of small businesses there. What we want to look like is up to us as neighbors and neighborhoods. Our issues and challenges are very different than those that face the people downtown. We have to have a collaborative effort that addresses both the environment and development. Pierce: He fully embraces and understands the natural resources in this District. “They are our greatest jewels.” Development and environmental protections do not need to work in competition or be polar opposites. He points to increased activity in the Southwest Parkway
corridor. Developers that don’t get the buy-in of neighbors often have trouble being successful. “I always tell developers, if you want to be successful, be a responsible neighbor.” Scruggs: “We live in a very unique part of the city— the most beautiful part of the city as far as I’m concerned.” He said development isn’t stymied, proven by increased activity on Southwest Parkway. We need to continue to develop, but we can develop under the existing ordinance with advanced technology—we can do it right. Code Next determines what’s going to happen in your neighborhood years from now. “When they want to build a duplex across the street from you, are they going to be able to do that? How big is that development going to be? It may not seem pertinent now, but it will be soon. Density is coming this way. We have to be prepared on the community level.” Audience Question: What is the top priority that you can accomplish biggest positive impact? Troxclair: We need more accountability and constituent engagement. Suggests setting up an online system to let the District representative know what you feel. Also suggests restructuring council meetings so
citizens know when to show up so they won’t have to be there until 2 a.m. Bray: Roads need to be built: 45, finishing the ‘Y’ at Oak Hill, expedition of the south Mopac project. Along the same theme is transit. “We’ve got to get transit out here. We’ve got to get [Capital Metro executive director] Linda [Watson] and the other folks from Capital Metro down here to understand: We are not being served. We’ve got to get a park and ride. …Our transportation needs have got to be met and we’ve got to be listened to.” May: I believe we can accomplish a homestead exemption for all our citizens. We need to change the business practices, including an independent external audit to find additional dollars for other projects. Pierce: Phasing in a homestead exemption could be accomplished. Evaluate the budget to find the best way to evaluate any initiative and get consensus. It’s important to have district offices for constituent convenience. Scruggs: “Don’t pay for transportation projects that will make transportation worse, which is what I’m convinced the 45 connection will do on Mopac. Austin has a structural
deficit when it comes to governing and constituent services under the old system. It’s going to take a lot to break that. Having district offices is a start. Change how we run meetings using a committee system. “Our system of governing is failing us.” For further information Becky Bray Website: www.brayfor8.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ brayfor8 Eliza May Website: www.elizamayforaustin. com Twitter: @ElizaMayDist8 Facebook: www.facebook.com/
Elizamayforaustin Darrell Pierce Website: www.darrellpierce.com Facebook: Darrell Pierce for Austin City Council Dist. 8 Ed Scruggs Website: www.edscruggsfordistrict8.org Twitter: @Ed4Austin8 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Edscruggs4Austin8 Ellen Troxclair Website: www.ellenforaustin.com Twitter: @EllenforAustin Facebook: www.facebook.com/ ellentroxclair
Real Estate Council of Austin hosts forum by Bobbie Jean Sawyer The Real Estate Council of Austin hosted a District 8 city council candidate forum on Oct. 6 at the Slaughter Lane Alamo Drafthouse. Land use, zoning, water, transportation and urban rail were major topics of discussion. Names were
randomly drawn to select which two candidates answered each question. What skills would you use to balance competing interests in zoning and land use cases? Darrell Pierce, a resident of Austin since 1981 and the principal and Continued on page 25
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PEC to pay members more for surplus solar,wind energy The 2014 Hill Country Solar Tour drew an enthusiastic crowd of approximately 350 members and guests eager to learn more about residential solar installations. The tour, launched from Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s Liberty Hill office, was punctuated this year by PEC’s announcement that it is updating its policy to more equitably compensate interconnected Co-op members for any surplus energy they generate and sell back to PEC. The PEC Board recently amended the Co-op’s interconnection policy so that effective Dec. 1, members will be paid $0.05826 per net metered kilowatt-hour, a 69 percent increase over the current price of $0.03451. The Coop buys surplus energy from members with on-site generation installations such as solar or wind production at what is known as the avoided cost. Avoided cost calculations had been reviewed and updated monthly, but now will be updated annually. “This amendment brings more equity and fairness to members generating power and selling it back to PEC,” said PEC Chief Executive Officer John. D. Hewa in remarks opening the Hill Country Solar Tour. “Every kilowatt-hour generated by a member is one less that must be purchased by the Cooperative.” The fourth annual event in the Liberty Hill area was sponsored by PEC
in partnership with the Texas Solar Energy Society. Visitors toured four solar installations in the Georgetown and Leander areas. A solar installer fair was added to this year’s tour, enabling members to meet with solar installers, ask questions and schedule site inspections. Attendees also could find information on Energy Saver Loans, conservation tips and PEC’s updated interconnection policy. The 2014 event also reprised the kids solar car workshop, one of the most popular events from last year’s tour. About 24 kids assembled the cars under the instruction of Dr. Gary Vliet, professor emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin. After the children completed assembly, they raced their cars across the PEC office’s parking lot. PEC announces move at Hill Country Solar Tour to reimburse member generation at higher rate “We helped establish the Hill Country Solar Tour in response to members’ increasing interest in solar energy,” said Michael Racis, PEC Vice President of Communications and Business Services. “This event gives members the chance to see installations in action and ask questions of installers and members who have taken that step.” For more details about the Hill Country Solar Tour, interconnection or the Co-op’s renewable efforts, visit www.pec.coop/solar.
Civic Agenda Continued from p. 2 didate Forum Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00 pm Southwest Family Fellowship Auditorium, 8203 Hwy 71West You can submit questions, in advance, for the forum. OHAN provides the list of questions to the candidates about 2 days before the event, so the sooner the better to get them in. Send them to Board@ohan. org or directly to President Schissler at jimschiss@aol.com. OHAN is an association of neighborhood associations. It is a voluntary group of people, from Oak Hill and surrounding areas, who meet monthly to review proposed changes to our community and offer input. The public is encouraged to attend the monthly meetings and ask questions. For more information go to ohan.org. The Austin Police Region IV (Southeast and Southwest) Commander’s Forum Thursday, October 23rd at 6:30 pm 404 Ralph Ablanedo Dr. The APD District Representatives would like to invite you to the Commander’s Forum at APD’s South Substation. Be there at as early as 6:00 p.m. for some grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings!
Commander Todd Gage will talk briefly about APD Special Operations. Additionally, they will share crime stat updates and initiatives followed by a question and answer session with the District Representatives and Command Staff. For more information, contact the Region IV District Representatives at 512-974-8100. The Hill Country Alliance 2014 Rainwater Revival October 25, 10am to 4pm Dripping Springs Ranch Park The festive day will be filled with informative and entertaining presentations by professionals and users of rainwater, water conservation-related business vendor booths, rainwater system displays, and plenty of experts to provide guidance and services; as well as food booths, shopping, live music, plus much more! Rainwater Revival supports the mission to spread the good word about rainwater harvesting and water conservation, the importance of which grows with our ever increasing population. Election Day November 4, 2014 7am-7pm To find your voting location and to preview what will be on the ballot, go to www.traviscountyclerk.org.
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 to victims of various criminal and crisis circumstances. Volunteers must complete a comprehensive training program AND must be accompanied on a series of call outs before they can begin taking calls on their own. The monthly requirement is 4 four-hour shifts per month (16 hours). During these shifts, volunteers are “on-call” and must be prepared to respond to a request for assistance immediately. Volunteers must be of excellent moral standing and have the sensitivity and self-awareness required to provide effective assistance to those in crisis. Volunteers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle and have a working cell phone. They must also be able to attend the required three week training (Mondays 6pm-9pm, Thursdays 6pm-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm for three consecutive weeks). For more information, please contact the TCSO Victim Services Volunteer Coordinator at kelly. sheridan@co.travis.tx.us or 512854-4334.
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Real Estate Council of Austin hosts forum Continued from p. 21 founder of SNAP management group, a firm specializing in process improvement and change management for government agencies, said he would use his skills as a mediator to help develop a positive working relationship between developers and residents. “In that particular situation I think it’s important to make sure all stakeholders’ voices are heard,” Pierce said. “I used to have a general rule when I served on the planning commission, and that general rule is I think that every developer, generally speaking, comes to the table wanting to be a good community partner. Being a good community partner requires open dialogue and requires to be able to work through differences and allow opportunities to land on common goals and common solutions.” Ed Scruggs, a 23-year Austin resident who has served on the Circle C Homeowners Association, said the key is to start asking questions early on in the development. “I think you need to bring the stakeholders in as early as possible—and sometimes people don’t like that because there are a lot of questions raised, but I’d rather questions be raised at the beginning than at the end. I think that’s going to be one benefit of the district system. Our offices can be a liaison for this. When projects are coming up we can work with the developer and with the neighborhoods and the adjacent landowners on these cases just in the way they consider everything. There seems to be a lot of negotiation at the last minute,” Scruggs said. “We can probably retool our format so we hear these cases early—possibly even break out zoning cases so perhaps those are heard on a different day—anything to avoid the 2 a.m. meetings.” What transportation solution do you support? Eliza May, who has lived in Austin since 1976 and served as a social worker with the Department of Human Services, and as executive director of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said while she is a proponent of mass transit, she is opposed to the current rail project. “First and foremost, I think that we’re paying too much for too little,”
May said. “For the amount of money that we’re going to be spending for the road component part of it, I don’t believe that we’re going to get enough. “I just don’t believe that this current rail package and proposal is the right one for the city,” May said. “I’d like to start all over again with a brand new project and start the process from the very beginning once we get into office.” Ellen Troxclair, a realtor who gained her public policy experience by working at the State Capitol dealing with constituent services and relations, and researching public policy issues such as transportation and the state budget, said she is opposed to the current urban rail proposal. “I am opposed to Proposition 1 for several reasons. I think it wasn’t in good faith for the city to put both the road money and the rail money into one proposition. Although they both have to do with transportation, they are two very different approaches to this issue and I think the voters deserve to voice their opinions on road money and rail money separately,” Troxclair said. “Looking at the cost versus the benefits and seeing the ridership estimates at less than one half of one percent of the region’s trips, the costs way outweigh the benefits to me,” Troxclair said. “We need to re-prioritize and re-focus so that the vast majority of our spending is on roads before we get to other areas.” Tell us your position on economic development, including the use of incentives: Becky Bray, a fourth-generation Austinite and licensed professional transportation engineer, said she supports the use of incentives to bring companies to Austin, as long as companies are properly vetted and infrastructure improvements are considered along with economic development. “I support the incentive package, however I’m also going to say this cannot be anything like the Texas Enterprise fund. There must be accountability. There must be an application. There must be a review process.” Eliza May: May said while she has supported incentive programs in the past, they are no longer needed in Austin’s current state.
“I was president of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, so we did a lot of work with some of these businesses, along with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, to bring in some of these incentive programs in the early days,” May said. “In today’s standards I do not support them. I do not believe that our community currently needs them. I think that we’ve had some un-managed growth and we need to get a handle on this growth that has caused additional expenses to our affordability in our city. I also believe that the current incentive program puts unfair competition toward our local vendors. I believe that competition is good, but with that said, I also believe that we need to make sure we take care of our local people.” May said it’s crucial that city officials are working to bring in businesses that will offer job opportunities to current residents. “We need to make sure we’re bringing in jobs that our local people can have. The jobs that have come in have not necessarily been supporting the local workforce.” Tell us what you would do to make sure that Austin water utility rates are kept affordable: Ellen Troxclair: Troxclair said the city of Austin should work with major developers to encourage further water conservation. “I think that we live in a community that genuinely cares about water conservation and has made incredible strides—as you can see by the way our drought fees and things have gone up as our usage goes down. I would love to see the city work with some of the new developments going in to encourage things like rain water collection and xeriscaping to make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to have an adequate water supply, and use water for things like drinking and cooking and showering, rather than kind of wasting it on some landscaping and other things that we’re using our water for.” Troxclair said the city needs to reassess billing water utilities. “There’s a direct conflict of interest when it comes to our water utility and our billing. You have to separate the two,” Troxclair said. “You can’t say on one hand that we want you to conserve and then on the other hand penalize those residents when they do conserve.” Darrell Pierce: Pierce said the city of Austin should focus on rewarding individuals and businesses making a concerted effort to conserve water. Continued on next page
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Real Estate Council of Austin hosts forum Continued from p. 25 “Clearly we all understand that water challenges are major,” Pierce said. “If you don’t have a plan it’s very difficult for you to be sure that you’re going to land in any specific strategic direction that you intend to land on. I think that’s inherently what’s caused some of the challenges that you see. You’re not rewarding individuals or businesses who have been able to very effectively help us with conservation. I think that should be a reward rather than a punitive outcome.” What’s the one most important thing you’re going to tackle first? Ed Scruggs: “I would say affordability. That would be the tax rate and the tax rate structure,” Scruggs said. “We need a homestead exemption.” Ellen Troxclair: “Although it seems like all my top issues are inter-related, they all start with spending. If we don’t get a handle on our spending and we institute a 20 percent property tax exemption, which I wholeheartedly support, the city is going to come to you in the form of an Austin energy rate increase or more bond proposals in order to make up the lost revenue for the money they’re spending. For me, everything starts with spending.”
Darrell Pierce: “For me, it would be fiscal responsibility as well as budget management. I too believe there’s a great opportunity with the growth we’ve had here in our city to return some of those dividends back to you, the taxpayers,” Pierce said. “I think reducing the tax rate is a good opportunity to do that.” Becky Bray: “It’s transportation. As a transportation engineer I have long fought for the construction of 45 Southwest and the construction of the South Mopac improvements, including the La Crosse and Slaughter underpasses as well as the Oak Hill Parkway. I feel that Southwest Austin has been in a holding pattern without these projects. We have no transit service. We have no Park and Ride service. It’s transportation.” Eliza May: “When I started the campaign I thought transportation was the number one issue and I learned through the course of this campaign that affordability has definitely become the most important issue,” May said. “I really think what we need to do is get a good handle on our effective tax rate.” Early voting for the November election begins Oct. 20. Photos at right by Ann Fowler
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Ninth Annual AFTM Austin String Band Festival The Austin Friends of Traditional Music present their Ninth Annual Austin String Band Festival on October 17-19, 2014, at beautiful Camp Ben McCulloch in Driftwood, Texas. Whether you’re a longtime enthusiast of roots music or have newly discovered the Americana genre that has grown from those roots, this three-day festival will satisfy the urge for fiddles, mandolins, banjos and guitars. With close-in parking, a refreshing lack of long lines and reasonable prices, the Austin String Band Festival is that undiscovered gem of a gathering. Don’t let its small size fool you — the featured bands are a mix of well-known names filling venues across the country and local bands long on talent. The music that drifts up into the twisting oaks of the creekside park is a mix of old-time, bluegrass, blues, vintage country and ethnic American music. It’s the music you can hear in those Hill Country jams that spawned new Americana artists like Sarah Jarosz, music that took the instrumentation of Appalachia and added a modern twist that has turned scores of young listeners into aficionados of a timeless blend of old wood and steel strings. The audience is peppered with musicians, as the festival offers not only an opportunity to discover new bands and enjoy
old favorites, but to participate as well, with a variety of workshops and numerous campground jams, not to mention dancing. “You’ll hear a variety of string bands that you’re unlikely to see elsewhere in one venue playing powerful, stirring tunes and ballads from several traditions such as bluegrass, cajun, Tejano and Appalachian, says AFTM president Tim Wooten. “The festival is small enough to feel intimate with plenty of dancing Friday night and constant jamming at the campsites.” Some of the biggest buzz for this year’s event centers around the reunion of a popular bluegrass band of the 1970s and ‘80s, the Alfalfa Brothers. Mandolinist Dennis “Hoot” McDaniel is getting the band back together: Doc Hamilton, David Montgomery, Marshall Wilborn, Wyatt Dietrich, Mark Maniscalco and Ed Bradfield. Friday night kicks off with dancing till you drop to three bands. Saturday offers a full day of performances and workshops throughout the day. There’s something for all tastes, from the Cajun sound of Gumbo Ce Soir, Mexican fandago music of Son Armado and the early country sounds of James Hand. The Mostly Mountain Boys bring stomp-down old time dance music and songs
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