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October 17, 2013 Volume 18, No. 20 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
Businesses and homes hit by flood by Ann Fowler OAK HILL - According to the records of the Southern Regional Headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the largest single day rainfall in Austin in the month of October was 7.39 inches in 1923. That record fell the night of October 12, 2013. See FLOOD on page 26
Waterbombed! Damage to ballfields may hit $100,000 by Ann Fowler photos by Bob Wenzloff
The Natural Gardener was hit hard
OAK HILL - A record rainfall— with measured totals in Oak Hill ranging from 9.53 to 11.26 inches over a six-hour period last Saturday night—caused Williamson Creek to overflow its banks, flooding homes and businesses, and making the Oak Hill baseball and softball fields unusable for the foreseeable future. According to Stephen Bega, president of the Oak Hill Youth Sports Association (OHYSA), which owns and runs the sports complex at U.S. 290 West and Joe Tanner Lane, repair of the ballfields may cost $100,000. The damage is a blow to an organization still reeling from the City of Austin’s recent decision to cancel the
utility subsidy to OHYSA, which will result in a $40,000 budget shortfall for the sports group. Bega told the Gazette, “I have no idea how much rain actually fell, but based on the debris on the fence line, we suspect we had standing water in the complex of at least four feet.” See BALLFIELDS on page 27
Branden Wenzloff, 12, plays for the Timber Rattlers and was upset when he saw damage to the ballfields.
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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. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Input Meeting 9 – Precinct 3 October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hampton Branch Library at Oak Hill 5125 Convict Hill Rd The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will be drawing the lines for the new City Council
districts. The Commissioners are tasked with drawing maps to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. That means each district will contain about 80,000 residents (one-tenth of city population) and will ensure that minority voters have an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. Districts must be contiguous, connected at all points. Boundary lines must respect “communities of interest�—groups sharing common social and economic (but not political) interests. Districts should be compact and recognize geographically identifiable markers like streets, parks and rivers. Oak Hill Parkway Open House Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 5 - 8 p.m. Covington Middle School Cafeteria 3700 Convict Hill Rd. 78749 The Texas Department of Transpor-
tation and the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority are hosting an open house for the US 290/SH 71 West corridor between MoPac and RM 1826. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Oak Hill Parkway Environmental Study, discuss alternative concepts being developed based on public input, review evaluation criteria and submit official comments. No formal presentations will be given. Attendees are invited to come and go at their convenience. Volunteer Deputy Registrar training Tues., Nov. 5, One-hour sessions at 10:30 am, 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Travis County Tax Office, 5501 Airport Boulevard, Austin, TX 78751. Help citizens register to vote by be-
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Letter to the Editor Setting the Olympic record straight
the Gazette covers female athletes equally as often times we are left out of the sport paradigm.  I am writing to also request a clarDear Editor, ification to information indicated in My name is Tamela Saldana and I am the mother of Kennedy Godsey. Kennedy’s article as I did not win a Kennedy has been featured several Gold Medal in the 1984 Olympics. times in the Oak Hill Gazette and I have a Gold Medal that was earned I am very thankful to the paper as a part of the Jesse Owens Junior for your coverage of her and more Olympic Team which took place in importantly of high school student 1984. That year several of the junior athletes. I am particularly proud that athletes were invited to be a part of
portions of the Olympics as a part of the US Olympic Development Program. I am very proud of my track career having been on several USA Track Field Teams, and having won several National Championships and All American awards as a member of the UT Lady Horns Track and Field Team from 1987 to 1991. Now I am having a blast watching my daughter and the Lady Dawgs!! Tamela Saldana
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‘Taco Bell Oak’ in danger of being cut down soon by Bobbie Jean Sawyer OAK HILL - The 130-year-old oak that shades the intersection of William Cannon and U.S. 290 stands in the way of road improvements and could be cut down—and soon. The tree has always represented what Andrea Street loves about Oak Hill. “It just brings an ambiance to this community. It was one of the reasons I moved here 15 years ago. I really like the hilliness of Oak Hill, the trees and the country feel—still being in Austin, but yet having that small town feel,” Street said. “A lot of it had to do with the big oak trees that lined 290 near the ‘Y’. This one particular oak tree is probably the most beautiful of all of them.” Now the beloved oak, affectionately known in the community as the Taco Bell Oak (due to its location at the former site of the chain restaurant), is at risk off being cut down when TxDOT begins construction of continuous flow lanes at the intersection, and many in the community are rallying to save the tree by transplanting it to a new location. “I understand it’s in the way, but there’s got to be a way to move the tree to a different area,” Street said. “Just cutting it down is not the answer.” The Austin Heritage Tree Foundation, which has preserved about 2,000 heritage trees—trees that are 24 inches in diameter or more— since its inception in 2010, has applied for a $59,000 grant from the city of Austin to relocated the tree, which reaches 43.6 inches in diameter. The grant went before the Urban Forestry Board on Wednesday. If approved, the community will have to raise about $18,000 to cover the remaining cost of transplanting the tree. The board’s decision is not known as of press time. Typically heritage trees are protected by Austin’s Heritage Tree ordinance, which requires approval from the Planning and Development Review Department for the removal of a heritage tree. Trees that exceed
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ified several times to preserve the maximum number of trees while providing a safe driving condition. Unfortunately, a large oak tree is in conflict with the upcoming construction improvements.” Reyna said TxDOT is working to protect Oak Hill’s numerous trees throughout the construction process. “Hazards and obstacles close to the shoulder of a road can be dangerous if a motorist runs off the road. Many of the trees in the area are being avoided or will have a barrier placed in front of them for their protection, as well as for the protection of motorists traveling through the area,” Reyna said. “TxDOT is sensitive to Continued on p. 9
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I’ve harped on the many traffic woes of this sardine-packed city before, but now with my youngest chomping at the automotive bit and with the wife and me renewing our primal fears of bodily injury to our kiddos (and yours if they’re not nimble enough to get out of the way), I figured it was time to revisit the demolition derby that is life on these Austin streets. There are those who put forth that a car is merely an extension of one’s personality, and I am not one to disagree. In fact, I believe placing a human being behind the wheel of a 2,000-pound mechanical contrivance actually amplifies one’s basic behavior to the extreme. If you’re a bully in your daily existence, then you become a truly monstrous a— hole in your behemoth pickup truck. If you’re the extra-careful, nervous type, this translates into that modest little Yaris attempting earnestly to stay six car-lengths away from every other vehicle—even in the Target parking lot. If you’re the meditative, peaceful sort, you transmogrify into Gandhi in a ghia, waving and smiling serenely at those who curse
and aim middle digits. the gleaming hot rods. Now I see Add to this car-as-extension-of- these immaculately restored muscle self phenomenon the stifling over- cars, and the occasional collector crowding of our byways these days Porsches (usually driven by guys and you get what we old enough to rememare experiencing now: ber Ferdinand Porsche critical car mass. We’re personally), and I puzzle not simply employing over these machines with our autos to get from their massive motors one point to another— grumbling against the no, sitting in the sedan, walking pace of traffic. waiting for the light to I mean, it’s a bit like change or the wreckage owning a racehorse in to clear, has become Manhattan. What’s the a way of life. We’re in point? our Toyotas and HyunAnyway, from my dais so much of the daily stop-n-go grind time that we eat, sleep, I’ve concluded that there Roger White communicate, transact are five basic automotive business, recreate (and, personality types. And yes, re-create), and conduct practi- here they are, in no particular order: cally every other function of living You’ve got your breakneck-speed, in our cars as much as anywhere tailgating Reckless Kellys. These else. I hear that Honda is actually guys are always late for something, working on a driver-activated toilet and you are always in their way, for its higher-end models. No pun for heaven’s sake. Every lane that a intended. Okay, I made that up. Reckless Kelly is not in is the lane Despite the notion of having a that he or she wants desperately to potty on the go, I have come to be in. Conversely, you have your truly despise driving now. Sadly, Vehicular Vigilantes. These are the I used to enjoy getting in the ol’ self-appointed regulators of the jalopy. I envied the guys who had Reckless Kellys, and they can be just as annoying. VVs are the ones who speed up just enough to not let others in if they feel a traffic injustice has been done. Vigilantes enjoy wagging their fingers and shaking their heads correctively at other drivers. On the other end of the extreme, you have your Motorized Milquetoasts. More than three cars on the road at a time frightens MMs, and decision-making is tough for this mild-mannered sort. Keep your distance. MMs are often seen waiting for a stop sign to turn green. Clueless Cloggers used to be an obvious category; these were the very young and very old vehicular pilots. Currently, however, CCs have grown to include every one of these imbecilic drivers who insist on monitoring their mobile devices while they themselves are mobile! Lord help us. And last but least, you have those temperamental types who think of themselves as Vigilantes but are in actuality a lethal and unpredictable combo Continued on page 8
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The Word from Oak Hill by Mike Jasper The word from Oak Hill is... beer. And BBQ, too. I travel to Dripping Springs often, and on the return trip I always see the sign—Jester King Brewery, three miles left on Fitzhugh Road. What exactly is this mysterious brewery? Beats me. Maybe I’ll find out. Soon. How about Oct. 27? That’s when Jester King Brewery holds its 3rd Annual Funk ‘n’ Sour Fest in honor of Austin Beer Week. What? I think I buried the lead. There’s an Austin Beer Week? There is, and it’s Oct. 25 to Nov. 3. It’s the culmination of Austin Beer Month (I’m making this up now, but stay with me because I’m on a roll) which is the precursor to Austin Beer Year, 2014, aka my last year on the planet Uron. Whew. That was a rush. Back to the original item. So there’s a Funk ‘n’ Sour Fest. At Jester King Brewery. When is it you ask? (Three paragraphs ago). What time? From noon to 6 p.m. And where is it? It’s at 13005 Fitzhugh Road. And where can you buy tickets? Craig’s List. Maybe. Because otherwise you can’t buy tickets. It’s sold out. Bummer. Was that wrong? Was that wrong of me to blatantly promote something that no longer exists? And did I bury the lead again?
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Not to worry. There’s always next Louisiana!” Curt says. year. And as everyone knows, next It ain’t braggin’ if it’s true. We year is Austin Beer Year. shall see. ••• ••• Man, I think I did bury Okay. I’ve finally got the the lead. I didn’t tell you official Central Texas Medabout Curt’s Barbecue. ical Orchestra (CTMO) But I will now. update. Here’s the skinny. Here’s an excerpt from Yes, the first concert, the an email he sent me. season premiere, will take “I am writing you in place at LifeAustin Church, order to shine a spotlight 8901 Hwy. 71 in Oak Hill. on myself, in hopes that It starts at 7:30 p.m. and Mike Jasper you will try what I provide tickets cost $40. and fall in love with what There’s more. Violin I make—to that extent, I want to player Jessica Matheas will be the custom smoke for you a brisket, at featured soloist on Vivaldi’s Four no charge, for you to try and enjoy.” Seasons—not to be confused with Finally. Someone who truly un- the hotel—and the guest artist will derstands media relations. With be Pastor Randy Phillips, better apologies to Jello Biafra, don’t get known as one-third of Christian mad at the media, feed the media. pop group Phillips, Craig and Dean. And all will be well. By the way, Phillips, Craig and Curt Dumas tells me he works out Dean should not be confused with of his house, lugging a custom-made Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jan & Dean, smoker by David Klose in Houston Wilson-Phillips, Craig Ferguson or to every event he deems worthy of that Randy Phillips guy from the Air attendance. Force who came out after the repeal For that aforementioned sold-out of don’t ask, don’t tell. wingding at Jester Brewery, for exCTMO also plans a holiday conample, he’ll feature succulent, slight- cert, a Valentine’s concert and a May ly sweet, slightly hot, Georgia-style Day concert, all at the LifeAustin pulled pork bathed in pecan smoke Church. Season tickets cost $140 for 10 hours. He’ll serve this delectable entree next to a homemade Hill Country slaw and butter beans. “Butter beans cooked up with some of the best Tasso in the world, that I seasoned and smoked myself— better than any you may find in
and are on sale at ctmo.eventbrite. com. There. Now that I know, you know. ••• Desiree Kent tells me there are some important meetings coming up that will impact Oak Hill. The first —a Redistricting Public Meeting at the Will Hampton Library at 5125 Convict Hill Road—takes place right away, Saturday Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. Way too early for me, but you should be there. Des says, “The redistricting committee is really listening to input from the neighborhoods. We need people to show up.” You can find more information about this at austinredistricting.org. Then on Tuesday, Oct. 22, Covington Elementary School will play host to a meeting on the Oak Hill Parkway—the expansion of Hwy.290/71. This three-hour meeting starts at 5
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The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 5 p.m. and you can find more info at oakhillparkway.com. If you attend both those meetings and find yourself craving for more, you can get a huge fix at the outdoors tent table by Parkside Village from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 for the South Mopac HOV Lanes thingamajig. And if you attend the final meeting of the Redistricting Meeting To Redraw the Districts at 10 a.m. (probably at 721 Barton Hills Dr., but you should check austinredistricting.org to be sure) on Nov. 2 at 10 a.m., then you need to admit you have a problem and get yourself to an AA meeting. Because as of this writing, there is no such thing as an MA meeting. Probably due to the irony. ••• Jack Allen’s Kitchen will host the Fifth Annual Pepe Z Tequila Party on the patio of its beloved Oak Hillicon of a restaurant. The event takes place Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 10 p.m. You’ll get $5 Pepe Z Tequila drinks while listening to the sound of Duane and the Hipsters. The party also features a South Texas Seafood Boil, resplendent with crab, shrimp and fresh gulf oysters. Special guest Pepe Zevada, the Z Tequila founder, will be there to
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join in on the fun. Or so I’ve heard. ••• Now an item from the mailbag. Don, a prominent Oak Hill resident and garage owner, sends me the following clarifications from an earlier column where I talk about trying to get my tarot cards read at AutoZone. I’ll list Don’s salient points one at time, followed by my cogent rebuttals: “AutoZone does NOT offer a free diagnostic. They pull a fault code from your engine computer, yes, but this is not remotely an actual diagnostic anymore than an error message on your PC, “The web site is not available...” tells you why. You get a generic list of things that MIGHT be the cause of a fault code in a general area of the computer system.” Yeah, sure, maybe, Don, but if the fault code helps me get rid of my Check Engine light, I’m good to go. That’s really all I ask, in the absence of car trouble. Besides, I don’t think your analogy is fair. I think the fault codes are more like error codes from your PC that read, “either the connection is loose or the monitor is not plugged in.” While the “this web site is not available” message is more like the reaction I get every time I hit on Karen Wheeler. Don further avers, “Through 1995
there was no federal requirement for a standard diagnostic connector, standard fault codes or protocols for vehicle diagnostic purposes. Every manufacturer had its own system. That is why the cheap OBD2 code reader that AutoZone and other parts stores use cannot read fault codes on most pre-1996 vehicles. (On a few early OBD2 adopters it can go back to 1994.)” Exactly. Which is why I warned readers who drive a vehicle older than 1995 not to waste their time at AutoZone. Perhaps they would be better served by turning to the professionals at Don’s Automotive. (There. You got a free ad, so now you owe me a free diagnostic.) Don continues. “Because of the lack of any uniform standards for diagnostic interface vehicles previous to 1996, these vehicles are NOT inspected for emissions based on the check engine light and stored fault codes, but on crude tailpipe gas analysis. On 1996 and newer vehicles it is required that the check engine light be operative. Your pulling an unknown fuse served no purpose whatsoever.” I disagree. Pulling the unknown fuse got rid of the Check Engine light, and I found that amazingly gratifying. Unfortunately, I lost my dashboard lights as well. But if I’m reading this right…
So you’re telling me I don’t have to worry about the Check Engine light for vehicle inspections because my vehicle is older than 1996 and therefore exempt. If I’m reading this right then… cool. Don concludes, “I understand the primary purpose of your column to be humor as opposed to education, but thought it might still be good if you didn’t promulgate false beliefs.” Ah, but my main point was true. If you have a vehicle 1995 or older, you should probably skip the trip to AutoZone, as they’ll be unable to read the codes.
But your main point wasn’t lost on me, either—don’t go to a parts store if you want to know what’s wrong with your car, go to a real mechanic. Great email Don. But I do have one criticism. If you ever use the word promulgate again, ever, I will hunt you down and slap you silly. ••• (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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Role of county government pt. 4 by Gerald Daugherty, Precinct 3 Commissioner
cifics regarding these words: MANDATED…. ALLOWED…. This is the final in a series of CANNOT. That last word is articles about the role and powers the simplest to cover. If the of your County Government. State Constitution or state law I’m doing this as an effort to does not specifically say the enlighten you about what we Commissioners Court SHALL as your Commissioners Court (mandated), or MAY (allowed), are mandated to do, what we’re then we CANNOT. That’s why allowed to do if we choose, and we have staff County attorneys what we cannot do who explain the inbecause we don’t have tricacies of the law to the authority to do so. help inform us what We’ve learned we as a Commissioners that counties are local Court shall, may, and subdivisions of the cannot do. state created by the To give you an state to administer idea of where we look state law, that we have to find our authority, only those authorities and why it can be very granted to us by the complicated in deterstate legislature and Gerald Daugherty mining the limits of our the state constitution, and that authority, here’s a partial list of we have very limited rights for all the different statutes we must local self-government. Last time consult: I talked about two of the most The State Constitution… Local important mandated powers of Government Code… Governyour Commissioners Court…. ment Code… Vernon’s Revised setting the County’s property tax Civil Statutes… Transportation rate and approving the County’ Code… Health & Safety Code… budget. I also talked about my Parks & Wildlife Code… Agrirole in that process this year, as culture Code… Election Code… one of the five members of your Civil Practice and Remedies Travis County Commissioners Code… Natural Resources Court. Code… Code of Criminal ProNow let’s look at more spe- cedure… Tax Code… Property
Code… Water Code… Occupations Code… Education Code… Texas Family Code. The most important of these is the Texas State Constitution. It grants fourteen specific powers to the Commissioners Court, and can only be changed by a constitutional amendment approved by the people of Texas. Probably the most known and important power of these fourteen is “set the rate of taxation on property”. Other familiar powers are “redistrict the Commissioners precincts” and “set salaries of county officials”. Here’s an interesting Constitutional power we have: “establish and operate a county poor farm for taking care of, managing, employing and supplying the wants of its indigent and poor inhabitants”. Did you know that Travis County did have a poor farm from 1887 to 1908? It was located in the area now bordered by Mopac, Burnet Rd, & West Anderson Ln. In addition to the State Constitution, the list above shows the locations of statutory powers and duties granted to the Commissioners Court by the State Legislature over the years. Probably the most important statute is second on that list…the Local
Government Code. That code is referenced on every duty and responsibility we have, while all the other codes are interspersed among those many duties and responsibilities. These statutory powers are all restrictive in nature, saying either “shall” or “may”. If we want any additional powers, we can only gain them by a constitutional amendment, or by an act of the State Legislature. That’s why we have to go to the State Legislature if we want more authority in areas we presently don’t have. But we also have to be aware of any proposed bill that would add to our authority and duties, especially if it’s a mandated (shall) duty for which the Legislature provides no funding… ie those infamous “unfunded mandates” that would require us to raise taxes to pay for that function. Some of those statutory powers you’re familiar with are: “building and maintenance of public roads”, “issue bonds to finance functions authorized by legislation”, “conduct and pay for county elections”, and that very important power… “approve the county budget”. Other familiar powers are “regulatory responsibility” (subdivision plats & development)… “public health and welfare” (social services, parks & recreation)… “judicial responsibilities” (jails, criminal justice). The best place for you to find
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detailed information on the role and powers of your Commissioners Court is to go to the Texas Association of Counties website www.county.org and find THE GUIDE TO LAWS FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS. This 171 page document is our go-to reference source that outlines all the statutes we must follow. As the governing body for Travis County, your Commissioners Court must constantly be aware of the powers and authority we do have as we make decisions on items that come before us every Tuesday during our weekly voting session.
Old Spouse Continued from p. 4 of every known personality on the road. These are the most dangerous, maddeningly volatile drivers you can ever come across. They are convinced that their path and their mission are the most important, and they will compromise with no other automobile. If anyone gets in their way, these asphalt autocrats will do anything in their power to seek vengeance—to the point that they are willing to shut down the whole traffic system to get what they want. These frightening folks are, of course, the Boehner Beamers. Steer clear of BBs; you’ve been warned. Roger White is a freelance writer living in Oak Hill with his lovely wife, two precocious daughters, a very fat dachshund, and a self-absorbed cat. For further adventures, visit oldspouse.wordpress.com.
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‘Taco Bell Oak’ in danger Continued from p. 3
the value of the natural environment and the safety of the public.” Michael Fossum, executive director for the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation, said the problem with TxDOT transplanting trees comes down to the sizable cost of the project, which can run from $75,000 up to $400,000 depending on what roads have to be closed and what utilities would be encountered during the removal of the tree’s roots. “They’re quite willing to transplant trees. The problem is funding. They look at putting in a road or widening a road and they don’t allow money for transplanting trees because they’ve never had a requirement to preserve trees,” Fossum said. “We get involved later in the process when they’ve kind of laid out their plans already and we try to influence them—and if they have the right of way they can tweak the road location a little bit.” Another obstacle is the AT&T wires that go through the branches of the oak. The top of the tree would have to be excessively pruned to be removed, which risks the health and even life of the tree, Fossum said. AT&T is scheduled to remove the wires in January. TxDOT has requested the tree be removed from the intersection by early November. Fossum said the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation has determined that the tree could be transplanted
to the north side of U.S. 290 across the road from its current location, near a prominent grandmother pecan tree. It could also be relocated to the Freescale property with the company’s permission. Fossum said the best option may be to move the tree on land with another group of trees currently in TxDOT’s right of way. Fossum said live oaks have historically had a high success rate when it comes to relocation and trees replanted by the city of Austin have had a survival rate of 98 percent. However, the health of a transplanted tree is dependent on the aftercare it receives in its new home. “You have to water it and make sure it has mulch and doesn’t get diseased,” Fossum said. “You have about a five year aftercare period where you let it reestablish its roots and acclimate to its new area and after that it should survive on its own.” Michael Embesi, city of Austin arborist, said he’s meeting with TxDOT and the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation to discuss options for the tree and assess obstacles, such as the oak’s close proximity to utilities. “It’s critical—and we do not have all the answers yet to whether the tree can be transplanted,” Embesi said. “In order to insure proper chances of survival we have to be able to transplant the viable root system of the tree. That includes not only
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insuring that we have a root ball well intact, but also that it’s going to be void of significant utilities. Part of our process now is mapping where utilities are. How close are they within the trunk of the tree? Are they within the root ball? Are they going to prohibit logistics of moving the necessary root system of the tree?” Embesi said the Urban Forestry board will assess whether the oak is a viable candidate for transplan-
tation and therefore eligible for a grant. Embesi said the board looks at a variety of factors, such as the location of the roots, aftercare and how the tree will be transported. Fossum said given the numerous benefits of trees, such as reducing stormwater runoff, increasing citizens’ physical and mental health and improving air quality, trees should be treated as the valuable resource that they are, adding that preserving trees does not have to come at the expense of responsible development. “We make exceptions for property rights for health, safety and water
quality. We should do the same for trees,” Fossum said. “It doesn’t mean you can’t develop. It doesn’t mean you have to save every tree. But it means you should stop and say ‘What can I do here to make this a better development and save as many trees as I can?’” The Austin Heritage Tree Foundation advises concerned residents to contact TxDOT and request that the tree be saved. For more information on the Austin Heritage Tree Foundation and how to help save the Taco Bell Heritage Tree visit austinheritagetreefoundation.org or contact mfossum@austin.rr.com.
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October 17-October 30, 2013
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 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.
Wednesdays No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood.
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.
Saturdays
New Events October 18 - October 27 Our Country’s Good - Premiering 25 years ago at the Royal Court followed by a successful run on Broadway, Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Our Country’s Good offers the true story of the early days of the founding of Australia. Oscar G. Brockett Theatre 300 E. 23rd St online at www.JoinTheDrama.org, or (512) 477-6060
Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Waterloo Ice House, Southpark Meadows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. waterlooicehouse.com.
Open Mic with your host, Garett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W Hwy 290 “Thirsty Thursday” gatheringPoems and songs will be shared
Margaret Cho - 8pm “MOTHER” is a complicated and completely original take on sex, queer politics, drugs, guns, identity and madness The Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre. org 5th Annual Pepe Z Party on the Patio - 5pm Seafood bake and Pepe Z specials. Music by “Duane & the Hipsters”. Jack Allens 7720 Hwy 71 W. 512.852.8558 Thursday, October 24 Niño de Pura - 8pm Dell Hall @ The Long Center 701 West Riverside Dr. thelongcenter.org 512.474.5664
The Peacemakers- 10pm at EvanSteve Earle & The Dukes - 8pm geline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. w/ Guests The Mastersons. The 282-2586. Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 info@austintheatre.org Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free. “Superheroes” - 8pm The Austin Thursdays Symphony will open its Pops season with a night of iconic music KGSR Unplugged At The Grove from your favorite superhero film -every Thursday evening through and TV shows. All concertgoers Sept 6th. Join KGSR every Thursare invited to come dressed as their day for 23 consecutive weeks at favorite superhero. Long Center Shady Grove on Barton Springs West Riverside Dr. thelongcenter. Road for one of Austin’s longest org 512.474.5664 running free concert series.
Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons / Jesse Dayton- 6pm - 9:15pm / 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar. 442-6189.
Wednesday, October 23
Yamato - 8pm Performing on a mind-altering array of Japan’s traditional Wadaiko drums, the men Third Thursday at The Blanton- and women of Yamato deliver a free evening of art and activities. heart-pounding spectacle of ath5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos leticism, precision, and exhilarating and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. musical expertise. Bass Concert blantonmuseum.org/. Hall E. 23rd St. and Robert Dedman Dr. (512) 477-6060 Fridays
50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 Friday, October 18 Live Music. Senior Activity Center 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com
Karaoke- at Boomerz Nightclub, 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373.
meet and greet with Sandra Bernhard. Zach Topfer Theater 202 South Lamar (512) 476-0541
Friday, October 25 John Oliver - 8pm presented by Live Nation Comedy & Texas Performing Arts at Bass Concert Hall E. 23rd St. and Robert Dedman Dr. online at www.livenation.com or www.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 Saturday, October 26
Saturday, October 19 Austin Jazz Festival - 11am 12pm Anthony David, Mike Phillips, Ronnie Laws, Tom Browne, Liz Morphis, Pete Rodriguez, Courtney Sanchez, Elias Haslanger & many more The Backyard 13801Bee Cave Parkway (512) 651-5033 Tuesday, October 22 Sandra Bernhard - VIP tickets for the 7:00pm and 9:30pm performances include a Champagne
Forever Tango - 8pm features fourteen world-class tango dancers, one vocalist and an on-stage eleven piece orchestra, including the instrument of the tango, the bandoneon, in an evening that celebrates the passionate music and dance of Argentina. Long Center 701 West Riverside Dr. thelongcenter.org 512.474.5664
Community Clubs & Events Ongoing Events South Austin Mystery Book Club - 7:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Sunset Valley Barnes & Noble on Brodie Ln. Our April 16th book is Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. If you have questions please email dschieck@yahoo.com. Conversation Cafe - Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics. Every third Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.. Free and open to the public. 512974-9900 / cityofaustin.org/library. Classes and meditation - with Western Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Ingchug. Every Sunday at 9:30am at Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745. Everyone welcome. Spiritual counselling by appointment. Call for free brochure. 916-4444. meditationinaustin.org. Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas Chapter - Meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Westlake Barnes & Noble bookstore, corner of Loop 360 and Bee Cave Road,. www. hotxsinc.org. VFW Post 4443 meeting - Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost. The Oak Hill Rotary Club -Meets at noon on the first three Mondays of the month at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon. More info at 288-8487 See www. oakhillrotary.org for other activities and events. Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For infor mation:circlecareademocrats.org. Toastmasters Groups - Build leadership and communication skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Visitors welcome. Tejas Toastmasters: 288-7808/ tejastoastmasters.org. Meets every Mon. at 6 pm at IHOP, 1101 S. Mopac. South Austin Toastmasters: meets first and third Tuesday at noon at ACC South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane. Phone 443-7110 or 288-7808. Oak Hill Toastmasters: meet every Thursday from 6:45-8pm at 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 Support
Group - 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon at Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. Anyone caring for a loved-one with dementia and needing support is invited. RSVP to 512-637-5400 and feel free to bring your own lunch. www.arvedacare.com. Senior Luncheon Program - Seniors (over 60) meet at 8656 Hwy. 71 W, Bldg A, next to JP bldg every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 10am2pm. Transportation available. Call 512-854-2138 for more info. The South Austin Christian Women’s Club - sponsors a luncheon with an entertaining program every second Wednesday of the month from 11:30-1pm at Onion Creek Club. For info / reservations and free child care please call 288-4033. Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team - Elections for eight Board Members will be held on September 25, 2013. The elections will be held at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, room 1013 at 6:30 pm. OHNPCT General Members are eligible to serve on the Board. Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www.ohnpct.org. MOMS Club of Austin - Southwest Oaks - Social and support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Meet new friends, and enjoy a guest speaker. Monthly meeting at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 W Hwy 290. 10am on the first Thursday of every month. For more info, email momsclubswoaks@gmail.com. Southwest Networking Group (SWING) - meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 482-9026 or 921-4901. Thursdays. South Austin AARP Chapter 2426 - Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 1pm - 4pm at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Wednesday of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www.southaustinaarp.org. OHBPA Meeting - (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association). Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon $15. ohbpa.org. Retired Austin Travelers - a group for people who love to travel. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM,in the Oak Hill Library at 5124
Convict Hill Road.. ratsonline.org. Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except Jan.,July, Aug.) at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor, faculty lounge. 6pm networking. 7pm program. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. www.creativeartssociety.org 288-0574. South Austin Lions Club -Meets every second and fourth Thursday 6pm – 7pm Premier High School at Travis 1211 E. Oltorf On the campus of Travis High School, follow Premier sign as you enter driveway, veer right. http://www.eclubhouse.org/sites/austin_south/
New Events October 10 - November 21 A Matter of Balance - Thursdays 10am - 12pm A program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Seton Southwest Medical Center 7900 RM 1826 Call 512324-9000 ext. 89109 to register. Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area FREE Friday, October 18 In Your Honor Blood Drive 11am - 1pm Who will you honor with your donation? Southwest Family Branch - Basket Ball Gym 6219 Oakclaire Dr Sign up at: http:// inyourhands.org/ Sunday, October 20 Austin Youth Orchestra Fall Concert - 2pm The Symphony, Sinfonietta, and Philharmonic Orchestras will be featured at the Fall Concert. Austin High School campus, 1715 West Cesar Chavez St. 512-825-7230 Saturday, October 26 Austin High School Orchestra Monster Concert & Carnival 3pm - 8pm a wide variety of games, food/beverages, live bands, a costume contest, and other fun-filled activities, including the very popular (and scary!) “Haunted House.” Concert & Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 26, 2013 on the Austin High School campus, 1715 West Cesar Chavez Street. Free Central Texas Medical Orchestra Season Premiere - 7:30pm Presenting Jessica Matheas, Violin performing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Dr. Robert Radmer, Conductor Guest Artist, Randy Phillips This concert will benefit South Austin Pregnancy Resource Center, Life Theatre, Legacy of Hope and the Wright House Life Austin Church 8901 W. Hwy. 71 (512) 9239202www.BCOrchestra.net
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Outdoors & Fitness Ongoing Events Farmer’s Market at Sunset Valley - Locally grown fresh produce at Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. Saturdays from 9am-1pm. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org. Free Introduction to Dance Class - for adults and teens. Every Saturday at 11am at Tapestry Dance Company & Academy, Western Trails Blvd., Austin. www. tapestry.org. Docent Tours of AMOA - Each Saturday and Sunday 1pm Docent-led tours of the recently restored 1916 Driscoll Villa, the intimate art exhibition Laguna Gloria Grounded and the historic gardens overlooking Lake Austin. at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. 512-495-9224 www.amoa.org. Texas Outdoor Women’s Network - Open to women of all ages interested in outdoor activities. fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking and more! No experience required. Free monthly meetings on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the LCRA Red Bud Complex, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. . www.townaustin.org. Hill Country Outdoors- “Austin’s Most Active Outdoor, Sport and
Social Club” Specializing in adventure with outdoor events such as hiking, camping, biking, road trips and rafting. www.hillcountryoutdoors.com. Westcave Preserve public weekend tours- Sats. and Sundays, 10am., noon, 2pm & 4, $5 adult/$2 child/$15 family. One mile hike into the canyon & back. Kids welcome w/ adult. No pets. For more info call (830)825-3442 westcave.org . Guided Hike - Second Saturday & second Sunday of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Austin. Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. www. brightleaf.org Boot Camp Workout - At 9am every Saturday, our expert coaches will lead you through a muscle toning, fat burning, FREE 45 minute boot camp class! Bring your ten closest friends and jump start your weekend. Mills Elementary School 1-877-801-8171, extension 710 Nature Hike at McKinney State Falls - Free interpretive hikes to discover the diverse range of flora and fauna that can be seen at McKinney Falls. Hikes are offered
the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month starting at 10am from the Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. Info contact: jeanneffia@ gmail.com
New Events Donkey & Doggie Dash 5K Race Day Late registration available at Doc’s (race site) - 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Post race finish party will have breakfast food from Doc’s Backyard. www.donkeydash.com Doc’s Backyard 5202 Brodie Ln. The Natural Gardener 20th Anniversary Festival - There will be live music, free organic popcorn, and oodles of giveaways at the Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Cave Road (512) 288-6113 www. naturalgardeneraustin.com Falls Fest - 10am - 4pm features prehistoric hunting tool use such as atlatl throwing and archery activities, guided tours of the park, a live animal program, a geocaching challenge, fishing 101, a fishing contest, crafts, food and live music by homegrown artists. McKinney Falls State Park info: amber.conrad@tpwd.texas.gov (512) 4158793
cluded with regular Zoo admission. Ave. contact: 512.232.0105 brodri10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin 78736. guez@wildflower.org For additional information, call 512288-1490 or visit www.austinzoo. October 11 - October 26 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 materiSunday, October 20 als needed. 512-495-9224 / www. amoa.org. The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! 2pm & 4:30pm The Paramount At Austin Children’s Museum: Theatre 512.472.5470 info@ausCommunity Night - Come out and tintheatre.org play EVERY Wednesday night at 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime and a variety of hands-on activities. Themed stories, songs,d activities. Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. For kids 3 & under & their caregivArcheology Day - 1pm - 5pm Kids ers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Singhave a chance to participate in a a-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s mock archeological dig, learn to Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 472analyze objects, reconstruct pottery 2499 / ausinkids.org. sherds, and create their own museum exhibit with unearthed artifacts. Storytime - Tuesdays & WednesFrench Legation Museum Lawn days at the Hampton Library, 5125 802 San Marcos St. 512 472 8180 Convict Hill Rd. Toddler at 10:15 am, Preschool (ages 3-5) at 11am. Sunday, October 27 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary - Join us in making Animal Enrichment (toys for animals) every Monday and Wednesday at 11:30am in the Picnic Grove and Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:15am and 1:15pm in the Peacock Barn. Both activities are in-
Wildflower Center Goblins in the Garden - 4pm - 7pm face painting, trick or treating, a parade for kids in costumes in our central courtyard area, walks to hunt for spiders and birds and indoor crafts. LBJ Wildflower Center at 4801 La Crosse
New Events Thursday, October 17 Paul Glasse - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512. 2822586
Saturday, October 19
Kids Calendar Ongoing Events
Arts & Entertainment cont.
Soul Wagon - Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 2889994 Kem Watts - 4pm Sara Hickman - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 Harry Bodine - 6:30pm Central Market 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512899-4300 Friday, October 18 Redd Volkaert - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512. 2822586 Gary P Nunn- 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 4426189 Jaelyn Lucas - 7pm Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress 851.9300 Michael Wolf - 6pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 West (512) 288-0437 info@senorbuddys.com Double R Nothin - 8pm $7 The Everydudes 11pm $7 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318
Eric Neznik - 7pm at the Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 Free
Saturday, October 26 Halloween Trick or Treat - 2pm 9pm Make the rounds at over 100 stores and restaurants at the Hill Country Galleria to trick or treat! Be sure to wear your costume and stop by the Guest Services booth to get a free trick or treat bag! live music by The Loose Wheels!s. Free face painting, bounce houses & bungee jump. 12700 Hill Country Blvd. 512.263.0001
Jacqui Walker - 6:30pm Central Market 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512899-4300 Free T Jarrod Bonta Trio - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 Jake Whitman & Ross Williams - 7pm at the Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512301-4648 Free
Morris Nelms Duo - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994
Boo at the Zoo - 7pm - 8:45pm on select days. Haunted Train Ride and Haunted House to benefit rescued animals. Bring your flashlight to view the animals and join in on the adventure. 512-288-1490 to purchase tickets. Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail
ie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., 264-03183
Havilah Rand - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512828-7636 strangebrewloungeside. com $5 Saturday, October 19
Sunday, October 20 Gospel Brunch w/ The Purgatory Players - 11am Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-8287636 strangebrewloungeside.com Monday, October 21 Texas Music Showcase George Ensle hosts Mike Beck - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W Spicewood. 264-03183
The Nowhere Man Unplugged - 6pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 West (512) 288-0437 info@ senorbuddys.com The TallBoys Band - 8pm $7 Cody Jasper - 10:30pm $7 Pood-
Memphis Strange - 7pm Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress 851.9300 Texas Skyz Rd - 6pm Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 West (512) 288-0437 info@senorbuddys.com Trio 2 to 1 - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 Rhonda Kay - 6pm Dickie Lee Erwin - 8:30pm $7 Ross Cooper - 11:30 $7 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183 Cold Steel Revolver - 7:30pm at the Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 Free The Flying Balalaika Brothers - 6:30pm Central Market 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300
Tuesday, October 22
Saturday, October 26
Dime Store Poets - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512. 282-2586
Jim Stricklan & Friends - 7pm Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress 851.9300
Moonfly - 6pm Tommy Elskes8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318
The Derailers - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 4426189
Wednesday, October 23 Rick McRae - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512. 2822586 TJ Bonta - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 442-6189 Bob Cheevers w/ Bill Carter 9pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com $10 Thursday, October 24 Twilight Trio - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512. 2822586 Brian Pounds -7pm Colton Cerney & the Trespassers - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318
Miss Lavelle White - 8pm $10 Erik Larson and Peacemaker 10:30pm $7 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183 Mente Clara - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994 Fowler Fest Replay - 7pm at the Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 Free Sunday, October 13
Dale Watson - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 4426189 Tyler Nail - 7pm Tambourine Machine - 10pm Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress 851.9300
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar 442-6189
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Car Review
2014 Jeep Compass Limited FWD By T. Q. Jones
One of the things we noticed when we moved to Germany in 1958 was the relatively unchanging nature of European cars. Of course, the U.S. was deep in the throes of “planned obsolescence” in 1958. The idea behind planned obsolescence was to change the cars just enough each model year to make the potential buyer feel like a loser if he or she drove “last year’s” car. Of course, only in America were buyers so flush they could afford to buy a new car every year or two. In the first few years, from 1954 to about 1959, the cars really did change a great deal in each model year; at least on the outside. The down side was that, while planned obsolescence worked, it cost a fortune to make any significant changes to cars every year and thus cut down on profits. Beyond 1959, most cars had only cosmetic changes every year or even two, but for that early time the changes were so important that new cars were kept
literally “under wraps” until some magical fall date, after arriving at the dealerships looking like cuts of meat, swathed in something that actually resembled butcher paper. Naturally there were “special” customers who got an early look at the latest from Detroit, but most of us just waited for the due date, usually sometime in October. The down side for us was simply that, should the manufacturer get it right, build a car that was just what we had always wanted but couldn’t even describe, they’d change it next year, anyway. They had to, after all. As it happens, one of our favorite vehicles was always the famed Jeep. By the end of World War II the Jeep wasn’t just famed, it was legendary for what GIs did with it, even as the DC3 (military designation C-47) did the same thing in the air. They are still flying DC-3s and driving Jeeps, but they aren’t building any new DC-3s, while Jeep is going strong. And, occasionally, they build
a Jeep we really like, though our feelings are led by those wartime Jeeps and by a Jeepster a buddy owned in, gee, 1958. Look around and you’ll see T. Q. Jones a lot of Jeeps, many, if not most, driven by teens and twentysomethings with little or no knowledge of wartime Jeeps or grand old airplanes. And, truth be told, these modern Jeeps are hybrids of a sort. Most SUVs tend to look stronger than they are and some seem unsettled by anything taller that the speed bumps in the Randall’s lot. But Jeep does it differently. That “Limited” designation on a new Jeep Compass is misleading. It doesn’t mean this version is less competent, it actually means it’s stronger. The styling is sneaky, too, as Jeep has built something that is aerodynamic
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Jeep has built something that is aerodynamic and clean up front while the rear is ready to haul the family. and clean up front while the rear is ready to haul the family. The dashboard is businesslike but clean, with logically-placed controls and even a reasonably easy to use set of controls for radio and cruise control. (These things are getting so complicated people are beginning to complain.) The aerodynamics more than likely aid fuel economy, as the Compass with its 2.4-liter engine and six-speed automatic transmission carries EPA ratings of 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. We were strictly “in town” for the week we drove the Compass, but it racked up 23.3 mpg just the same and bodes well
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Open House held to re-boot SH-45 SW project by Bobbie Jean Sawyer TxDOT and the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority hosted the first open house on SH-45 Southwest, a proposed 3.6-mile stretch of roadway connecting Mopac to FM 1626, Monday, Oct. 7 at Bailey Middle School. Rick L’Amie, manager of communications for the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, said though the project is connected to the original SH-45 corridor introduced over 20 years ago, SH45 Southwest is a completely new project and requires a brand new environmental study. “As neighbors now are seeing that there are challenges to get to downtown Austin, they’re using side streets and neighborhood streets that create congestion and create problems for safety,” L’Amie said. “This corridor is identified as another way for people to connect between Mopac and 1626 to get downtown.” L’Amie said it’s crucial for stakeholders to provide input on how to solve the congestion crisis. “It’s important that neighbors and citizens give us feedback. We’re here to listen right now,” L’Amie said. “There’s not a presentation. There isn’t a predetermined answer to this so we really do take into account what people say.” Wayne Harned, a Buda resident, said he’s witnessed the incredible toll traffic from Hays County takes on the neighborhood streets of Shady Hollow. “It’s awful for those folks trying to deal with that daily,” Harned said. “We try to go in the middle of the day and not rush hour. If you go rush hour it can take you 15 to 30 minutes just to get through Shady Hollow with all the traffic.”
Glenn Larkin, a resident of south Austin, said while he believes Brodie Lane is in major need of relief, he’s concerned about the impact the construction could have on the Edwards Aquifer. “I’m concerned about the quality of the water supply with building over the aquifer,” Larkin said. “If we could relieve the drain on the aquifer then it’s possible that we could cover more ground. We’d be able to build the roadway and still not impact people’s ability to get water. But if we keep on leaning on the aquifer I could see environmental impacts from building the roadway being a problem.” Tom Stinson, a resident of San Leanna and the first president of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer District, said while he hasn’t always been eager to support the expansion of highway infrastructure, he believes the overwhelming gridlock in south Austin can’t be ignored. “On 1626 now on mornings and evenings it’s starting to become a problem—just people trying to get to work to get to I-35,” Stinson said. “You have to go through three or four light changes. I’ve seen cars backed up for a mile and a half in the afternoon, headed home.” Pat Enyart, who lives one block off of FM-1626, said she’s concerned that FM-1626 won’t be equipped to handle the increased traffic from Mopac, as well as the rapid development of housing and subdivisions in the area. “They scrapped whatever they were going to do originally and they’re starting over again,” Enyart said. “In the mean time they’ve gone ahead with the development of 1626 and it’s a road to nowhere. It’s a high speed rail to nowhere.” Laureen Chernow, who’s lived
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Rick L’Amie, manager of communications for the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, said though the project is connected to the original SH-45 corridor introduced over 20 years ago, SH-45 Southwest is a completely new project and requires a brand new environmental study. in Shady Hollow since 1990, said she’s watched Brodie Lane go from a quiet two-lane country road she and her neighbors once dubbed a goat path, because of the goat farms that lined the street, to a near-constant congested passage to Mopac. Chernow said without completing the SH-45 corridor, the problem will only get worse. “If you look at the population growth projections over the next
10 to 30 years in this particular area, there isn’t really a proposed road that won’t be needed to move all this traffic,” Chernow said. “It’s going to be a fight just to keep traffic congestion where it is, much less improve it.” While many in the Oak Hill area view SH-45 Southwest as a potential saving grace, many others remain staunchly opposed. Keep Mopac Local, a coalition of
groups such as the Save Barton Creek Association and Save Our Springs, maintain that SH-45 Southwest will endanger the Edwards Aquifer and overwhelm Mopac with increased traffic from Hays County. TxDOT is accepting public comments for the open house through Oct. 18. To submit feedback, go to sh45sw.com
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Gazette Sports: Austin • Bowie • Crockett Student Athlete Spotlight sponsored by Oak Hill Body & Paint Doralena Yanes by Patrick Olson Leading the Crockett volleyball team in digs, Doralena Yanes keeps the Lady Cougars on a path to the playoffs. “She’s our best defensive player,” coach Lorie Henry said. “She reads the ball well and reacts well to what’s happening on the other side.” Yanes played outside hitter as a sophomore and junior but made the move to the critical defensive specialist spot this year to strengthen the back row of the club. Born in Austin, Yanes attended Cunningham Elementary before moving up to Covington Middle School. She played on the Lady
Doralena Yanes, Crockett Cougar junior varsity team as a freshman and thoroughly enjoys attending the brown and gold football games when given the opportunity. Ms. Gannaway Continued on page 16
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Bowie defensive back Pedro Martinez (#24) makes passing difficult for Maroons QB Preston Wheeler (#14).
Bulldogs maul Maroons 38 to 0 by Patrick Olson Preston Wheeler stepped in for Bulldogs quarterback Austin Eschenburg and Bowie blasted Austin High 38-0 Friday night at Burger Stadium. The junior signal caller threw for a pair of touchdowns and Cole Myers paced the Bulldogs’ ground game with 153 yards of rushing. Eschenburg is recovering from a shoulder injury and hopes to
return later this season. Bowie now has a bye week and visits Akins on October 25th, also at Burger. The Maroons’ offensive line, comprised of Daniel Laden, Nick Grubbs, Andy Day, Avier Saldivar and Grayson Olguin, opened the contest by setting up a successful screen play for a first down by running back Marcello Mendoza. After Mendoza ran for three yards
on second down, Bowie defensive back Zach Velasquez intercepted a third down throw by Austin High quarterback Beau Kalbacher. On third and twelve at the Maroons 39-yard line, Wheeler hit Steve Johnson on a wide receiver screen pass for a touchdown. Andrew Alvarado then snapped the ball and Wheeler held it as Connor Flanigan split Continued on next page
by Patrick Olson Working in the defensive secondary for the Austin High football team, Chris Elizondo defends both the pass and the run. “Chris has a drive to do his best both on and off the field,” Maroons assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Craig Charlton said. “He is a great young man and has a bright future in whatever he decides to do.” A native of Austin, Chris attended Patton Elementary before progressing to Small Middle School where he also played basketball and ran track. Upon arriving at Austin High, he focused exclusively on football and earned a promotion to the varsity during
Chris Elizondo, Austin the playoff season of 2011. The lone child of Elizabeth Acevedo and Hugo Elizondo Jr., Chris found former Austin High assistant coach Steve Battles to be a positive influence. “He helped Continued on page 16
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Bulldogs maul Maroons Continued from p. 14 the uprights with an extra point to give Bowie a 7-0 lead. Austin High (1-5, 0-2) proceeded to march into Bulldogs territory with receptions by Devon Eastty, Jacob Traudt and Casey Schwertfeger, but the drive stalled and Tyler Cole placed a punt inside the Bowie 5-yard line. Receptions by Jake Walton and runs from Myers and Johnson moved Bowie (6-1, 1-1) to the Austin High 9-yard line, before Flanigan converted a 22-yard field goal with 15.4 seconds left in the first period. A roughing the passer penalty gave the Maroons a first down on their next possession, before running back Quincy Reese delivered vicious hits on Bulldogs defenders during a
13-yard intrusion into Bowie territory. Bulldog defensive back Preston Oliver then obliterated a Maroons screen play and linebacker Alexander Curtis broke up a Kalbacher pass attempt on third down. Velasquez picked off Kalbacher again and Bowie added another touchdown before halftime on a slant route reception over the middle by Walton. Bulldogs linemen Clayton Law, Antonio Tovar, Keith McAlonan, Kyle Mealey consistently cleared a path for Myers throughout the evening as Bowie added rushing touchdowns in the second half by Brandon Anderson and Wheeler. Bulldogs special teams shined additionally as Nathan Martin scored a touchdown on a blocked punt.
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Doralena Yanes Continued from p. 14
is Doralena’s favorite teacher at Crockett. “The way she teaches makes me want to learn,” the senior libero stated. Doralena’s older sister Tamara played volleyball and softball at Crockett while her older brother Jayson played baseball. Tamara has been a positive influence on the youngest child born to Rudy and Lupe Yanes. “She has always been there for me and supported me in everything,” Doralena said of her sister. Yanes acknowledges her best game this year came when the Lady Cougars defeated Ann Richards 3-1 on September 13th. “I felt like I did pretty good,” she noted. Following graduation, Doralena wants to go to college and continue playing volleyball. She is considering Texas State and Mary Hardin Baylor for her next academic destination. “Never give up and always fight for what you believe in,” Yanes replied when asked what advice she may have for future Crockett students aspiring to play varsity athletics at the high school level. Crockett visits McCallum on Friday seeking revenge for a five set defeat to the Lady Knights on September 24th. First serve is set for 7:30 p.m.
Chris Elizondo Continued from p. 14
me the most to be how I am now,” the Maroon defender said. Pre-calculus instructor Ms. Swail is Elizondo’s favorite teacher at Austin High. “If you go to any Austin High football games, she’s always on the sidelines supporting us,” Elizondo said. His favorite academic experience occurred when taking an Advanced Placement Chemistry course under former teacher Leyla Cohlmia for whom a chemistry wing at the school is named after. Snagging an interception in a game at Lake Travis last year remains his fondest athletic memory. After graduation, Chris intends to pursue an engineering degree at either the University of Texas or the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. Elizondo earned Eagle Scout honors as a sophomore. The Austin High homecoming will be versus Akins at House Park on Friday with kick off set for 7:30 p.m.
Crockett Cougars beat Travis then lose game to McCallum by Patrick Olson Justin Miller and Isjalea Green combined to rush for 364 yards in the Cougar’s win over Travis then the brown and gold suffered a 68-14 setback when McCallum crushed Crockett Friday night at House Park. Cougar quarterback Zach Ochoa connected on 10 of 15 throws for 112 yards versus the Rebels but faced a penetrating defensive front against the Knights. Crockett constructed an early
lead over Travis with a 55-yard scoring stroll from Miller. An extra point kick by Adrian Herrera kept the Cougars on top as Travis subsequently scored on a long run play but failed on the point after touchdown attempt. Greene added a 47-yard scoring sprint before Ochoa crossed the goal line for another rushing touchdown. A 46-yard field goal by Herrera gave Crockett a 24-12 lead at intermission. Greene added another long touchdown en route to 158 yards
of rushing on the night. Sophomore running back Craig Rose cruised into the endzone in the third quarter and Miller capped the Crockett scoring with a 74-yard dash in the final period. Defensively, Edzon Ramirez snagged a pair of interceptions for the Cougars while Trevon Harris, DJ Wilhite and Mark Cavazos all recorded sacks. Seth Riojas, Darius Jones and Wilhite all registered a tackle for loss. The Cougars sustained a loss to McCallum (4-3, 2-0) when the Knights
established a ground assault that quickly built a commanding lead. Ochoa ran across the goal line for a touchdown although McCallum led 27-7 at the half. Miller sprinted 56-yards for a score but the relentless rushing by the Knights dominated the contest scoring three times on the ground in the fourth quarter. Crockett (1-5, 1-1) visits LBJ (3-3, 2-0) Friday with kick off set for 7:30 p.m. at Nelson Field.
26th Annual Monster Concert and Halloween Carnival The Stephen F. Austin High School Orchestra program will present its 26th Annual Monster Concert & Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 26, 2013 on the Austin High School campus, 1715 West Cesar Chavez Street. The carnival, which will be held
3:00-8:00 p.m., will feature a wide variety of games, food/beverages, live bands, a costume contest, and other fun-filled activities, including the very popular (and scary!) “Haunted House.” The Austin High School Orchestra and its feeder middle school and sixth grade elementary
school orchestra programs will perform 3:30-7:30 p.m. on stage in the Jacqueline McGee Performing Arts Center. Admission to the orchestra performances is free and open to the public. The general public (all ages) is also invited to enjoy the games, food/
beverages, live bands, costume contest, and “Haunted House.” Costs for the carnival activities vary, and tickets may be purchased at $1.00 each. For additional information, please visit the Austin HS orchestra website at: http://www.austinhighorchestra.com.
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Austin Independent School District news
Patton Elementary School earns Elevate the Arts Grant for hot air balloon sculpture OAK HILL - This week, the American Girl Company announced that AISD’s Patton Elementary School is one of 13 across the nation to earn the Elevate the Arts grant. The grant contest asked elementary school art teachers and their students to creatively illustrate-verbally and visually-the importance of having art in their schools. The catch was that contestants had to incorporate the theme of a hot air balloon into their entries. Winners were selected
based on efforts, artistic merit and effective expression of the theme. The contest was inspired by the story of the newest American Girl doll, which is how the idea first came to the attention of art teacher Stacy Colston, or rather, a fifth grade student in her class. “The student was so motivated,” Colston said. “So I sat down to figure out how to incorporate this into our lesson.” Colston realized they could work
the hot air balloon idea into what they were already doing in class with Chihuly-style sculptures-large sculptures made of blown glass. The students had been working on similar art pieces using plastic bottles. “The whole school got into it,” Colston said. “They love Chihuly sculptures.” The fifth graders learned to weave newspaper baskets, which they
attached to a large, multicolored Chihuly-inspired orb that created the look and feel of a hot air balloon. Colston said she plans to use the $2,500 grant to install a tile mural in the front of the campus, which the entire school can help construct. Doing so, she said, will create a more welcoming environment for visitors. It also is a great opportunity to invite back the fifth grade class, now sixth
grade, middle school students, to celebrate the fruits of their labor. As for the hot air balloon, Colston hopes it will remain on the Patton Elementary School campus indefinitely-forever a part of Pioneer history. For more information, please contact the Department of Communications and Community Engagement at 414-2414.
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ANGLICAN St. Philip’s Anglican Church 1408 W. 9th St, Austin. 78703 Fr. Gary Francis, Vicar Holy Communion 1928 Book of Common Prayer Sunday 11:00 am gkfrancis@suddenlink.net Traditional Anglican Worship
ASSEMBLY OF GOD New Life Assembly of God 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin. 78745 (Between Wm. Cannon and Dittmar) Call: 445-5433 Pastor: Charlie Hilburn Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30am; Worship & Children’s Church 10:30am; Prayer and Worship Service 6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Kidtastic! * Missio Dei Youth Ministry * Adult Class newlifeaustin@agchurches.org www.newlifeaustin.org connecting...growing...reaching
BAPTIST Bee Cave Baptist Church 13222 Hwy. 71W (at Hwy. 620) 263-5058 Pastor: Rev. Jim Roquemore Services: Sun. 10:45am & 6:30pm, Sunday School 9:30am Children’s church available Sun. am Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 pm First Baptist Church of Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd 78749 288-7570 Pastor: Rob Satterfield Services: Sun. 10:50am & 6:00pm Bible Study Sun. 9:30am Wednesday Prayer 6:45pm www.fbcoakhill.org Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church 11408 Camp Ben McCulloch Rd. Pastor: Elder Richard Halbgewachs Church: 288-4994 Pastor: 894-4105 Services: Every Sun. 10:30am
BUDDHIST Chittamani Buddhist Center Without Inner Peace, Outer Peace is Impossible. Classes and meditation currently on the 4 Noble Truths. Every Sunday 9:30am -11 am Everyone welcome www.MeditationInAustin.org 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745 (off Manchaca) 512-916-4444 Sitagu Buddha Vihara 9001 Honeycomb Dr. 78737 (4 miles west of the “Y”). We are a monastery, meditation center, community center, education center
and home of a beautiful Burmese pagoda. Daily activities. sitagu.org/austin/, (512)301-3968 sitaguvihara@yahoo.com.
CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena 4800 Convict Hill Rd. 78749 892-2420 Pastor Rev. Patrick Coakley Weekend Masses: Sat. 5pm, Sun 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 5pm Weekday Masses: Mon-Fri. 12noon, Sat. 9am, Tues & 1st Fri 7pm
CHURCH OF CHRIST Western Hills Church of Christ 6211 Parkwood Drive 892-3532 www.westernhillscoc.com whcc@westernhillscoc.com Sunday Services:9am Bible Classes (all ages),10am Worship (with Children’s Church) Evening - groups & worship alternat-ing weeks Wednesday: 7pm Worship, classes for all ages, 6pm Meal together We have an inspiring and Bibli-cally rich worship service, a very active Youth Ministry and a growing Children’s Ministry! “We are... a place to believe, a place to belong, a place to call home”
COWBOY CHURCH Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 8305 Sharl Cove (slightly south of intersection of Loop 45 and Camp Ben McCulloch Road) 587-2242 Pastor: Jerry Kelley pastor@cowboychurchhc.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.cowboychurchhc.org facebook.com/Cowboy ChurchHC info@cowboychurchhc.org We do things the Cowboy way!
EPISCOPALIAN St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 So. IH-35 (exit #223, FM 1327; take north access road 1.1 mile) 282-5631 www.stalbansaustin.org Seeking the transformation of lives through sharing God’s love and grace Rector: The Rev. Margaret Waters Services: 9 a.m. Come & See! (Blended worship w/ sermon & Holy Eucharist) 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:15 a.m. Christian Formation for All Ages (Please go to the website for more details) 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 12:45 p.m. Coffee Hour Children’s Chapel at both services, and professional nursery from 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Youth Group, Sundays 4-6 p.m. Bible Study, Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m.
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 8724 Travis Hills Dr. 78735 (between Southwest Parkway and Old Bee Caves Road) 288-0128 www.stchristopher.net Rector: The Rev. Bo Townsend Services: Holy Communion at 10am Sundays; Children’s Chapel at 10 am Christian Ed. 9am (Sept. 10-May 20) Seeking God’s Truth, Sharing God’s Love
HINDU TEMPLE Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple Radha Madhav Dham, 400 Barsana Road, Austin, Texas 78737 (FM 1826, 7 miles from 290 W) 288-7180 Sunday Services: 11:00am- 12:30pm; 7:30-9:30pm Visiting hours: 8:1510am & 3-5pm daily
ISLAM Masjid Ibrahim Islamic Center Religious Services/Youth & Children Activities 1701 W Ben White Blvd. Bldg. #3 512-693-2924 Friday Sermon @ 1:00 PM Mosque open 7 days for 5 daily prayers Check Mosque website for prayer timings and weekend programs www.masjidibrahim.org Email: admin@masjidibrahim.org
LUTHERAN Abiding Love Lutheran Church 7210 Brush Country, 78749 892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Sunday School 9:45 am Children’s Center 892-2777 M-F, 7:00am-6:00pm Food Pantry-Monday, 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org 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 hclcaustin.org You’re always welcome here. Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 10408 Hwy 290 West (4 miles from the “Y” in Oak Hill) 512-288-2370 info@ConnectwithJesus.org www.Mt.OliveAustin.org Pastors: Paul Meyer and Ben Braun Services: 8 am traditional and 10:30 am contemporary. Education Hour: 9:15-10:15 am Preschool: 18 months to Pre-K, Preschool Phone: 512-288-2330 Full and part-time hours. Risen Savior Lutheran Church-WELS 2811 Aftonshire Way 78748 280-8282 Rev. Paul Kuehn, pastor Services: Sunday Worship— 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Classes for all ages, Sunday— 11:00am; Thursday Night Worship— 7:00 pm www.risensavioraustin.net
METHODIST Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. Pam Sheffield, and Rev. Stella Burkhalter Services: Sunday 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at 11:15 service) Wednesday ReCharge service 6:15pm Sunday School: 10 & 11:15am Children’s Sunday School: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am Youth group: 5pm www.oakhillumc.org open hearts, open minds, open doors! Manchaca United Methodist Church Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors! 1011 FM 1626 (SE corner of FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd) www.ManchacaUMC.org; office@ ManchacaUMC.org; 512.282.7274 Pastors: Rev. Laura Adam, Rev. Tracey Beadle Sunday Schedule: 8:30 am – Traditional Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary. 9:45 am - Sunday School; adult, youth and children. 11:00 am - Traditional Worship and Hymns in the Sanctuary. 11 am - Life on the Road - Casual Praise Service in the Family Life Center 4 pm - High school & Middle school youth programs including tutoring Wednesday Worship: 6:00 am Individual Prayer and Meditation with Communion
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ORTHODOX St. Sophia Orthodox Church 225 Rose Dr. in Dripping Springs Fr. Peter Smith, Pastor 512) 638-0721 / pcmsmith@hotmail. com (Fr. Peter’s email) www.stsophiachurch.us Services: Sundays- 8:45 a.m. Orthros (Matins) & 10:00 a.m. Divine LiturgyWednesdays- 7:00 p.m. Daily Vespers or other special services according to the season Saturdays- 5:45 pm. Ninth Hour & 6:00 pm Great Vespers and Confession Special feast day services as announced All services are in English and visitors are always welcome. The Orthodox Church is the original, historic, pre-denominational Church of the New Testament. Please join us for worship soon!
PRESBYTERIAN 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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St. Michael’s wins at San Antonio Central Catholic in District Opener SAN ANTONIO - The SMCA Crusaders (3-2 overall; 1-0 in district) won their important matchup with Central Catholic by the score of 28 – 17 on a hot and muggy evening in San Antonio. Despite the well-orchestrated efforts of Central Catholic’s band, fans, and student section who provided a great home field advantage, the Crusaders would not be denied. The Crusaders jumped to a quick 21-0 lead after getting out to a very strong offensive start. The SMCA offense was led by senior QB Reed Carlton who accounted for all four Crusader scores. Carlton threw for 2 TDs (one each to receivers junior Jameson Houston and senior Chris Lewis) and also ran for another 2 TDs. Lewis led the team in receiving by catching the ball for 75 of the over 200 yards passing while Carlton was the leading SMCA rusher with about 80 yards. The Crusader defense was very stingy in the 1st half when it made two different goalline stands inside of their own 5-yardline and held Central to only a field goal.
In the 2nd half, the defense again tightened up when it mattered and created three 4th quarter interceptions to thwart Central’s comeback attempt. The first interception was the biggest and was THE momentum-changing play of the game. When Central was driving for a potential go-ahead score, junior defensive end Blake Eller used his 6’4” frame to deflect Central QB Brandon Nava’s pass, amazingly caught his own deflection, and then returned the ball well over 40 yards deep into Central’s territory. The Crusaders seized upon the great field position when Carlton scampered up the middle for a 24-yard TD two plays later which finished the scoring. Central Catholic tried desperately to mount a response, but again the senior Reed Carlton broke their spirits - this time not with his arm or feet, but with his hands when he made two interceptions from his free safety position. The Crusaders were also led defensively by hard-hitting senior LB Regan Hahn who had multiple
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Flood damages Oak Hill homes and businesses Continued from p. 1
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network shows three rain stations in Oak Hill that had rain totals ranging from 9.53 to 11.26 inches, most of it falling in a 10-hour period. Most Oak Hillians suffered little more than sleep deprivation from the barrage of thunder and pounding rain during the night; but some businesses and residences suffered damage from overflowing creekbeds or insufficient water drainage. Businesses The Oak Hill baseball and softball complex received approximately $100,000 in damage when Williamson Creek overflowed its banks. (See accompanying story.) Across U.S. 290 West, a restaurant also felt the wrath of the creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rushing waters. Mike Dario, one of the managers of Austin Pizza Garden, said he arrived Sunday morning to find ankle deep water in the downstairs dining room, which warped the floor. The restaurant was closed for the day as employees did their best to remove the water and clean up. Wooden parking stops floated into a neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are open for business now,â&#x20AC;? Dario told the Gazette. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just seating upstairs.â&#x20AC;? Farther down the creek, The Canine Center for Training and Behavior on Old Bee Caves Road, fared better than its neighbors. Owner Jane Del Re said this rain seemed no worse than normal. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not so bad here in the sense that it is no worse than average. We have a problem with run-off from properties across the street, down across our property to the creek. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep topsoil, mulch or anything.â&#x20AC;? Further up Old Bee Caves Road is The Natural Gardener. While it is not situated near a creek, it sustained major damage from runoff during the storm. General Manager Sharon Truett told the Gazette the rushing water eroded the grounds. Truett said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our case, we are, unfortunately, situated at the bottom of a big hill. Above us, a huge apartment complex was built so a lot more runoff occurs now than in years past. Without all the vegetation at the top of the hill to slow it down, the water naturally moved down the
Emergency response during flooding by Ann Fowler During the rainy weekend of October 11 through 13, the City of Austin responded to approximately 90 flood and weather-rel at e d i n c i dents, including four lightning-caused structure fires and six water rescues, according to Michelle Tanzola of the Austin Fire Department. Chief Wittig Oak Hill Fire Chief Jeffrey J. Wittig told the Gazette that the weekend was somewhat quiet for the department, save for two incidents they responded to through an Automatic Aid agreement with the City of Austin. The first was a structure fire due to a lightning strike. Chief Wittig said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Engine 301 and Quint 302 quickly located the source of a hill at an even faster rate of speed.â&#x20AC;? She described the damage: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our paths and plant sections are covered with decomposed granite and the massive amount of water moving through displaced a whole bunch of that granite, making very deep rivulets and gullies throughout the whole nursery.â&#x20AC;? With more rain due, employees have been unable to repair and refill the divots lest more rain undo their work. Closed since Sunday, Truett is hopeful that they will reopen by Friday if not Thursday afternoon. They are waiting to see what Mother Nature has in store. Truett praised her staff for the hard work theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done this week.
burning odor and were able to confine the fire to the insulation in one area of the attic. When people believe they smell a burning odor, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to call 911 as they did in this instance, so we can investigate and stop any fires quickly to minimize damage.â&#x20AC;? The second incident was a vehicle rescue near FM 1826 and Slaughter Lane where a vehicle and its occupant were swept into the creek. Starflight found and successfully rescued the driver. Chief Wittig said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When water is actively running over a roadway, please remember to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Turn Around Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Drown.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Stephanie Lott of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Watershed Protection Department reminds residents to call 3-1-1 to report any incidents of flooding or clogged culverts and storm drains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This helps us maintain the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drainage infrastructure, identify problem areas for flooding and prioritize future projects,â&#x20AC;? she said.
She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faced with an incredibly daunting job of shoveling, raking and moving massive amounts of granite, debris and muck, they just donned their rubber boots and grungy clothes and got to work.â&#x20AC;? Doing her best Tony the Tiger imitation, Truett said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re grrreat!â&#x20AC;? Residences Homes across Oak Hill also felt the effects of the record-setting rain. Jean Grubb of Westcreek said four inches of water poured into her home during the storm. Her neighbors to either side were also flooded. The damage stems from water runoff. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a conContinued on back page
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Damage to ballfields costly Continued from p. 1 OHYSA was in the midst of its Fall Ball season with approximately 750 local youngsters playing in baseball and softball games. The complex was busy with games scheduled every day of the week. While the fields are unusable at this time, media reports of the demise of this year’s Oak Hill Fall Ball have been, in the words of Mark Twain, “greatly exaggerated.” Upon hearing of the Oak Hill ballfield’s troubles, other area leagues quickly reached out with offers to use their fields to finish the season. Those leagues include Manchaca, Lake Travis, Hays, Western Hills, Dripping Springs and Cedar Park. Said Bega, “We are suspending play on our fields for this season but will finish the season at other league facilities who have graciously allowed us to use them.” He added, “We are determined to rebuild stronger than ever. We will not let this cancel our fall season. We will also be ready to go by the spring.” Denise Wenzloff, whose son Branden plays Fall Ball in Oak Hill, told the Gazette, “I think it is wonderful that surrounding youth baseball leagues would be willing
to help. My son has played at Oak Hill for many seasons and it offers friendship, leadership and a chance for the kids to see competition in a fun setting.” Added Wenzloff, “The board, coaches, parents, kids and volunteers are all very close and the loss of the location is still going to be a challenge.” Playing elsewhere brings time and transportation challenges for all involved. Bega is grateful for the support his organization has received from the community. He said, “We’ve heard from other leagues, from former parents and local businesses offering
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stant battle to try and find a way to get the water to flow freely all the way down the street. This is the first time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had water in the house.â&#x20AC;? Grubb said she has spent thousands of dollars to remedy the drainage problem in both the front and back yards. Clearly those repairs have not worked. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have tried to get the city to allow a drainage system that would flow into the sewer lines, but have had no success on that front.â&#x20AC;? She promised to renew her fight in light of the flood damage to her home. Mike Jasper of Scenic Brook said he found agony and ecstasy in the Saturday night storm. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was on the front porch enjoying the rain when it started.â&#x20AC;? But at 6 a.m. he said he felt like he was in a swamp as he felt a squish-squish-squish as he walked through the master bedroom. He said he was lucky that only one room was affected, lucky that it was a wet carpet and not standing water, and luckier still that his computer and guitar escaped damage. The flooding in this case stemmed from rainwater runoff from a nearby hill. Jasper has used a water vac to
remove the water and will rent an industrial fan to dry it out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like what we see,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tear out the carpeting and go with concrete.â&#x20AC;? And he said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be looking into a better drainage system. Paul Brown of Southview Estates escaped flood damage, but said Saturday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rain reminded him of monsoon season in Vietnam. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;At 7:00 a.m. I emptied my rain gauge. It had topped out at 8 inches.â&#x20AC;? Brown said a dry creek bed below his property safely channels away water draining from local properties during storms. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under normal circumstances it is at best two feet wide. Looking at the matted down grass, it appears that at some point during the night it was close to 20 feet wide. The last time that happened was the Memorial Day floods, May 24-25, 1981, when it reached a width of approximately 45 feet.â&#x20AC;? Laura Lancaster Faulk of G K Beckett Estates said she, too, suffered no flooding damageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;save for her now blackened pool water, turned murky from all the mud that washed into it during the storm.
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