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October 2, 2014 Volume 19, No. 20 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995

TxDOT wants input on design elements by Bobbie Jean Sawyer

OAK HILL - TxDOT and the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority will host a workshop allowing residents to provide input on the design aspects of the proposed Oak Hill Parkway project on Oct. 9 at the Oak Hill United Methodist Church from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“This workshop is the first of a three part Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) process, a planning approach that invites the surrounding communities and neighborhoods to influence the design, so that it reflects their cultural and historic values and aesthetic preferences,” said Melissa Hurst, community

outreach manager for the Mobility Authority . “The purpose of this workshop is to introduce the CSS process, reaffirm the project team’s understanding about existing conditions in Oak Hill, and gain a better understanding about the community’s priorities as it relates to CSS elements. Dis-

cussion topics can include trees and landscape, walls, bridges and overpasses, Williamson Creek and bicycle and pedestrian enhancements,” she explained. The Mobility Authority will also launch an online survey on Oct. 10, Hurst said. The survey will be on See TXDOT on back page

The band members represent trees with silver birch patterns on the uniforms and branches. The color guard represents frolicking woodland animals.

PHOTOS: Ann Fowler

Bowie opens marching season with a resounding win by Ann Fowler ROUND ROCK - In its first competition of the 2014 marching season, the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble was named the Bands of America (BOA) Austin Regional Champion on Sept. 27, earning the highest

scores in both preliminary and finals performances. Twenty-five bands performed at the competition, which was held at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Round Rock. Bowie senior Chase Morton, baritone section leader, told the Gazette,

“BOA Austin was a great win for us. Even though we still have a lot of work to do, that performance was stellar. We are ready with dedication and commitment to the finish and success of our show.” The Bowie 2014 show, “If a Tree Falls…,” is a lighthearted represen-

tation of life in the forest. The band members represent trees with silver birch patterns on the uniforms and branches, rather than plumes, emerging from their caps. The color guard represents frolicking woodland animals. The show’s musical selections

included “Songs from the Wood” by Jethro Tull front man Ian Anderson, “Puck One” by Elvis Costello, “Clair de Lune” by Claude Debussy and “The Rite of Spring” by Igor Stravinsky. See BOWIE on p. 25

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Letters to the Editor Remembering Will Hampton Dear Editor, My uncle was Will Hampton, a resident of Oak Hill. September 24th marked eighteen years since his death, but I remember him every day. I wanted to write a letter in hopes that it could appear in the Oak Hill Gazette to remind others of his actions to make the world a better place. I remember Will Hampton as though I saw him yesterday. He was kind, gentle, and loving, and possessed a sense of humor that brightened the day of those around him. Though I was young when he was alive, he treated me as an individual with a purpose instead of a babbling child. He never hesitated to entertain me, letting me sit in his office at home and pretend I was a busy lawyer too, or taking me for a walk to visit Bob the Turtle, our amphibious friend who called that

magical backyard home for a time. I can hear him speaking in his unique way, with a calm purpose that could not be ignored. I looked forward to seeing him at every visit for the simple reason that he made me happy. When he died, a light went out in my life. I could not understand why such a good person would be so suddenly and cruelly stolen. At his funeral I saw many people affected in the same way by his life. As I grew, I understood how many lives he touched. His community was important to him; he took every opportunity he could to improve his home. He believed in the good side of people, that it would prevail in any circumstance, and no amount of negativity in the world dimmed that idea. Our world is filled with troubles: war, poverty, sickness, abuse, and injustice. But I learned from Will that we cannot give up when things look dreary. Every small action can make a difference. Every small difference adds up to the change we need. A life cut short must not be forgotten.

Now in our 20th year, the Oak Hill Gazette is locally owned and is published every other Thursday. With a circulation of 7.500, it is home delivered to over 5,000 homes in Southwest Austin and is sold in stands for 50¢. Publisher/Editor: Will Atkins Co-Publisher/Advertising: Penny Levers e-mail us:

editorial@oakhillgazette.com Will’s attitude and perseverance can live on through us if we so choose. I just wish to honor him by helping people remember the goodness of his life and asking to let his legacy of hope live on. In the words of Lucy Maude Montgomery, ”My friend has gone away from me From darkness into perfect light But leaving a sweet legacy.” Let us remember his legacy and never give up on making the world a better place. Thank you, Haley Seideman

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AISD encourages war veterans to apply for belated diplomas Austin ISD awards belated high school diplomas to war veterans who have served their country in the armed forces without finishing high school. Veterans who are eligible have served in World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian War, Iraq War, War in Afghanistan or any other formally declared war by the U.S. AISD will award diplomas in a special Veterans graduation ceremony as part of the District’s Veterans Day Observance Tuesday, Nov. 11. To participate in the ceremony, the completed application form must be returned with a copy of the veteran’s discharge notification (DD Form 214) by Friday, Oct. 10. Otherwise, applications can be returned any

Board Briefs Regular Meeting Sept. 29, 2014 Presentation of Austin ISD School Financial Integrity Rating for 2014 As part of the state’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), school districts are required to submit financial data, which is used to rate the district according to defined indicators. The ratings are: superior achievement; above standard achievement; standard achievement; substandard achievement; and suspended: data quality. For 2014, the Austin Independent School District received a superior achievement rating, and notably the district also received the highest possible score in all 20 indicators. The 2014 rating is based on an analysis of financial data for the 2012-2013 school year. Superintendent Search Board President Torres reported that application deadline for candidates to apply for the position of permanent superintendent is Monday, October 20. In late October and early November, the search

time and eligible veterans will be mailed their diploma. Since 2002, AISD has awarded belated diplomas to veterans. Beginning in 2005, the Texas Legislature expanded the diploma program to an veteran who: Is an honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the U.S.; Was scheduled to graduate from high school after 1940 and before 1975, or after 1989; and Left school after completing grade 6 or higher, but before graduating from high school to serve in any formally declared war by the United States Congress, military engagement authorized by a United Nations Security Council resolution and funded by the U.S. Congress or

AISD trustees firm and board members will screen potential candidates. Finalists will be introduced to the community through forums and other venues. Throughout this process, the board will be guided by the candidate profile that the search firm developed based on input from the community. Public meetings are expected to be held in early December, with a final candidate possibly approved in January.. 2014-15 District Performance Goals Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz presented performance goals and identified targets in four key areas: For the Class of 2015, an increase in graduation rates to 88.3% (federal); 90.0% (state); a 15% reduction in the failure rate for STAAR/EOC performance; a 0.2 percentage point increase in attendance; and a 15% reduction in discretionary removals from the classroom. To reach these targets, the administration developed operational objectives in the following areas: Whole Child/Every Child; College-Ready Culture; Portfolio of Rich Options; Continued on page 5

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My wife’s haunted car and other things that make you wonder by Roger White Let me get this out of the way right here and now: For all the times I’ve been a smartass to any of you out there in reader-land, I convey my sincere apologies. I used to think that just about anything is fair game in the name of humor. I was not above smartassery if it garnered some hearty yuks. But lo, being on the receiving end of a smartass barb recently made me understand. Funny is in the eye of the bee holder. Or something. So there, I’m sorry. Long-winded explanation to follow. The preceding paragraph came about because my wife and I recently became thoroughly convinced that her car is haunted. True! It’s all true. The old Honda makes a strange humming noise—using Dave Barry caps now—WHEN IT’S NOT EVEN ON! I thought wifey had been hitting the cooking vodka a bit when she unloaded this on me, especially after I pulled up a chair on two occasions and sat next to her car in the garage and heard: absolutely nothing. But the other night, as I was emptying the trash in the garage, it happened. The old rattletrap hummed at me. It was kind of a pleasant hum, nothing menacing. But it was a hum

nonetheless—coming from a vehicle and I used to scoff and pooh-pooh that had been sitting dormant for such notions, but through our long, hours. What’s even weirder is that it strange trips together, we have both doesn’t seem to emanate become convinced that from the engine. It’s an there are — well, let’s just overall, ethereal sort of say there are things betune, as if the entire car yond our knowledge as just decides to hum. mere humans trudging Lasts a while, then stops. about on this little planet. Somewhere near B flat, Another shot of kooking I think. sschvodka, please. Unnerved, and after Two very peculiar exa dip into the cooking amples come to mind: (1) vodka, I called up our a photo of Edgar Allan mechanic. I asked him, Poe’s grave and (2) a after catching my breath spooky stay in Santa Fe, and pouring myself anNew Mexico. So, pull up Roger White other helping of cooking a chair. sauce, what in the world Some years back, Sue would make a car, that hasn’t been and I were visiting Baltimore. We driven in hours, mind you, hum? had one of those old cameras that (If you know where this is going actually used film, the kind you gave because you have a smartass me- to the drugstore clerk for developing. chanic, don’t ruin it for the others.) Before the age of nude selfies and all And Mr. Mechanic said: “Maybe that crap. We had taken all the usual it doesn’t know the words.” tourist photos: the Inner Harbor, Rimshot. Applause, applause. An- Maryland blue crabs, a downtown other helping of vooking vokda all mugging, and a shot of the grave of around. After he stopped laughing, E.A. Poe. Yes, the original Stephen which was a good long while, he King. switched into mechanic gobbledyWhen we got the photos back from gook mode: “Could be your ABS the drugstore, all was pretty much relay switch stuck in regenerate normal—ya know, some fuzzy, some mode or perhaps your evaporator out of focus, some pretty decent coils releasing pressure. Have you shots. But the shot of Poe’s grave was checked that?” truly bizarre. The picture appeared “Uh, yeah. No.” to have flames coming up the bot“Or it could be haunted,” he con- tom and sides, as if surrounding cluded. Again with the laughing. the gravesite. “Bring it in, we’ll check it out.” Hand on heart here. We know Funny guy. He has a point, though. we still have it somewhere, but we It truly could be haunted. The wife Continued on page 16

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The Word from Oak Hill Mike Jasper The word from Oak Hill is... flooded. Again. For the second time within a year, my bedroom and part of my living room got flooded. Too bad, because I always look forward to the rain. The sound helps me sleep better, and my thirsty lawn could use a big drink of water. When the rains came a week or so ago, I was as happy as you were to hear the pitter patter of wet feet on my roof. And then I wasn’t. The worst part is the smell. It smells like the backyard has moved into the bedroom. And then comes the feel of the squishy wet carpet on my feet when I jump out of bed, as a wave of depression covers me and I think, “Great. Flooded. Again.” Thing is, I thought I had the problem solved this time. After I got flooded during last year’s Halloween storm, I hired a local company to construct a drainage system in the backyard. But the drainage system didn’t work. If it did, I wouldn’t have been flooded. (Of course, by one neighbor’s measurement we did get over seven inches in one hour). Fortunately, it looks like the company is going to honor the warranty and add another drain on the other side of the house. That works for me. If they follow through on what they said they’d do, I’ll be singing their praises soon. All that being said, I’ll probably have to build a retention wall as well. Water always seems to find a way. ••• Of course, I wasn’t the only one

Board Briefs Continued from p. 3 Human Capital; and Systems. Approval of FY2015-16 Budget Approach and Process, Initial Budget Parameters and Budget Development Calendar The board approved budgetary parameters and a budget development calendar that will serve as a guide to developing the preliminary budget for FY2015-16. Appointments The board unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Dora Fabelo

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flooded. And I didn’t get the worst “In my opinion, Tadashi is all razof it, either. I learned that a few of zle-dazzle and little substance. The us got flooded, according to reports sushi is only average, the service is I read on nextdoor.com. either inattentive or over-attentive. A couple living near South Brook And the prices – way too expensive. and Oak Meadow got Sushi is more than the fish flooded, as did a house or other items; it is also in Westview Estates. One about the rice. Sushi rice is a person suffered from a combination of unpolished leaky roof, and another rice, salt and vinegar. If the couple told me they came mix is not properly done, within two inches of bethan the sushi will only be ing flooded. mediocre, at best. Tadashi The worst disaster in chefs haven’t mastered the Mike Jasper the Oak Hill area seemed rice formula. to be the house on Scenic Let me propose an alterBrook that was struck by lightening. native. There is a small restaurant Not only did the house flood, it called Seoul. It is located on South caught on fire. 1st Street, a half-block north of Wm. Resident Trey Massengale said Cannon. It’s been there for years and in a video posted online that his offers quality sushi as well as other “room exploded.” You can see the less-traditional (from the Amerivideo yourself and contribute to can viewpoint) Japanese and good his disaster relief fund by pointing Korean food. If you sit at the sushi your browser to www.youcaring. bar and chat up the sushi chef, he com/help-a-neighbor/lightning- will often give you samples of other bolt-fund/237535. exotic items not on the menu. ••• And here’s the kicker; the price One more reminder — the Nation- is about half of what you’ll pay at al Night Out takes place Tuesday Tadashi. And I do mean half. Check night, Oct. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. when neighbors are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, EMS, and firefighters. You’ll likely see people turn out at parks such as Windmill Run or Dick Nichols. But look for parties on people’s front lawns as well. ••• Have you heard from Mike Jordan lately? I have. The former Oak Hill columnist wrote to take issue with my review of Tadashi’s sushi joint. Here’s what he says.

it out. If you know anything at all about sushi, you’ll like this place. And trust me; I lived in Tokyo for three years, and I know sushi.” Hey, I hope Jordan’s right. If it’s great sushi at half the price, I’m in. I’ll try to make a trip to Seoul in time for my next column and tell you what I think. •••

Legendary UT baseball coach Cliff Gustafson — who used to have the most wins in college coaching history until current Longhorns coach Augie Garrido passed him — got married recently, and to a neighbor of mine on Scenic Brook Drive, Ann Robinette. The ceremony took place on the front lawn of Ann’s gated Continued on page 16

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Center reminds public to check for missing pets Last Thursday, September 18th the Austin Animal Center had 427 animals at the shelter, with an intake of 37 animals that day. Thursday night the storms hit and ever since then intake has been increasing and so has the number of animals at the shelter. Since the storms, 436 animals have come into the Center, 83 just last Friday, with 218 of them dogs. Today, there are 496 animals at the Austin Animal Center, an increase of 69 to an already over capacity facility. This morning the Austin Animal Center is coming up short on space for dogs by 100 kennels. Officials at the Center are asking for the public’s help, specifically those people whose dogs may have escaped and run away during last week’s storms. Many dogs that have come into the shelter in the past week appear to be owned animals, but they have not yet been reclaimed. “We’ve got beautiful yellow and chocolate labs, a Shelty, English

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UT at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents Esperanza Rising - Oct 3, 9-11, 7:30pm and October 5, 11-12 at 2pm B. Iden Payne Theatre JoinTheDrama.org, or (512) 477-6060 Friday, October 3 Beatles Night at LBJ Ranch 5:30pm The Eggmen will play the first of two 50-minute sets. At 7:30pm the park will show the film A Hard Day’s Night. Bring lawn chairs, refreshments, and blankets. Both children and adults are encouraged to dress up in Beatles clothing and 1960s attire for chances to win prizes for best costumes. LBJ Ranch 830-868-7128 ext. 235

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I - New production created by ZACH, lavish sets and costumes, Jerome Robbins’ legendary 50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 choreography, and an international Live Music. Senior Activity Center cast backed by a live orchestra. October 10 - October 19 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. Zach Theatre 202 South Lamar A Streetcar Named Desire - The www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com 512-476-0541 zachtheatre.org Tennessee Williams masterpiece is presented by UT at Austin DepartTrivia Night - Wednesdays at Wa- September 18 - October 12 ment of Theatre and Dance. Oscar terloo Ice House, Southpark Meadows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. Now Then Again - Thursdays, G. Brockett Theatre 300 E. 23rd St. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. wa- Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm. JoinTheDrama.org (512) 477-6060 terlooicehouse.com. Sundays at 5:00pm. Penfold Theatre presents Texas premiere of a Sunday, October 12 The Peacemakers - 10pm at smart, new, romantic comedy. TrinEvangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie ity Street Theater 901 Trinity Street, Chorus Austin presents Celebrating the Fantasy and Joy of Lane. 282-2586. 4th Floor www.penfoldtheatre.org Beethoven - 4pm Led by artistic director Ryan Heller includes an Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown September 25 - October 5 all-Beethoven lineup and special Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free. guests Peter Bay and pianist Carla Thursdays McElhaney. Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 KGSR Unplugged At The Grove thelongcenter.org -every Thursday evening through Sept 6th. Join KGSR every ThursTuesday, October 14 day for 23 consecutive weeks at Shady Grove on Barton Springs Landfall by Laurie Anderson Road for one of Austin’s longest for Kronos Quartet - 8pm Comrunning free concert series. Love and Information - Aly Jones posed by Laurie Anderson and coKaraoke - at Boomerz Nightclub, and Jake McVicker in the regional commissioned by Texas Perform6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373. premiere by Carly Churchill. Mary ing Arts, Landfall offers a riveting Moody Northen Theatre, St. Ed- interplay between text and music. Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons ward’s University. 512.448.8483 Bass Concert Hall 2350 East Cam/ Jesse Dayton- 6pm - 9:15pm / www.stedwards.edu/theatre pus Dr. TexasPerformingArts.org, 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 or (512) 477-6060 S. Lamar. 442-6189. October 2 - October 4 Thursday, October 16 Open Mic with your host, Ga- 2014 Wizard World Austin Comic rett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Con - Austin Convention Center La Dolce Vita Food and Wine Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W 500 East Cesar Chavez Street. Festival - 7pm - 10pm Indulge in Hwy 290 wizardworld.com creative and delicious bites as well as craft cocktails and local wines “Thirsty Thursday” gathering- October 3 - October 12 on the shores of lake Austin.info@ Poems and songs will be shared thecontemporaryaustin.org

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting - Bannockburn Baptist Church room 103 Every Wednesday, 7pm - 8:30pm Anne Slater 512-215-9719 for more info Free Conversation Cafe - Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics. Every third Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.. Free and open to the public. 512974-9900 / cityofaustin.org/library. Classes and meditation - with Western Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Ingchug. Every Sunday at 9:30am at Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745. Everyone welcome. Spiritual counselling by appointment. Call for free brochure. 916-4444. meditationinaustin.org. Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas Chapter - Meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Recycled Reads (part of the Austin Library system) 5335 Burnet Rd www.hotxsinc.org. VFW Post 4443 meeting - Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost. The Oak Hill Rotary Club - Meets at noon on the first three Mondays of the month at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon. More info at 288-8487 See www. oakhillrotary.org for other activities and events. Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For infor mation:circlecareademocrats.org. 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.

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 Monday, October 6 District 8 City Council Candidate Forum - 6:30pm The event format will generally be a meet and greet followed by a few commercial real estate and transportation related questions for the candidates. Complimentary appitizers and cash bar at the Alamo Drafthouse on Slaughter 512-320-4151 October 14 Deadline City Seeks Proposals from Austin’s Creative Community for Austin’s New Year - Prospective participants are asked to submit a one-page proposal with contact information, project details, and budget using the online application at austinnewyear.submittable.com. Sunday, October 12 Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - 2pm - 9pm UT Austin Informal Classes brings Craig Coffman in to present the nationally renowned Instant Piano Workshop. Thompson Conference Center. For more information, the cost of the classes and to register please call the UT Austin Informal Classes at 512-471-3121. Friday, October 17

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,

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.You will meet and talk with a zookeeper as a part of your experience. 10808 Rawhide Trail, Education Office: 512-288-5031for reservation.

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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

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Jason and Charla Caraway 7pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711

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 Saturday, October 11 Great Perennials and Bulbs for Central Texas - 10am The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Cave Road | Austin, Texas 78735 | Phone (512) 288-6113 www.naturalgardeneraustin.com Sat., Oct. 11 & Sun., Oct. 12 Native Plant Sale - Nearly 300 native species will be available. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. 512-2320105 www.wildflower.org/plantsale

Kathryn Legendre & Brian Broussard - 6:30pm Johnson - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net T Jarrod Bonta Trio - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Eric Bettencourt - 6pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711 Friday, October 3

The Texas KGB - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com Saturday Night Concert Series with Sherah & The Fine Souls 7pm Bring a blanket to lounge on the grassy lawn during the show. Hill Country Galleria 12700 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. T-100 512-2630001 hillcountrygalleria.com Bee Gees Songbook - 7pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com tickets Sunday, October 5

Ladd Smith - 6:30pm Tejas Brothers - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net $10

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Redeye - 8pm $10 Them Duqaines - 10pm $10 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net The Tea Merchants - 6:30pm Central Market - Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 cnetralmarket.com FREE The O Boys - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com FREE Saturday, October 11 The Love Sprockets - 8:30pm Canvas People - 10:30pm $7 Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 West 512- 264-0318 poodies.net Jackie Venson - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Ray Prim Birthday Show - 9pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Road 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com

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cock Barn. Both activities are in- W 18th St (512) 472-5436 info@ cluded with regular Zoo admission. scottishritetheater.org Second Saturdays are for Fami- 10808 Rawhide Trail, For additional lies - $7 per family; $5 Member information, call 512-288-1490 or Friday, October 3 families. Noon-4pm at Austin Mu- visit www.austinzoo.org. Mr. Johnny’s Kids Night - 7pm seum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. 10pm Bring the kids for a fun and inPlease RSVP to akichorowsky@ New Events teractive music show with scarves, amoa.org to give an idea of materibubbles, rythem sticks, bean bag als needed. 512-495-9224 / www. October 10 - November 29 animals and more. Kids open mic amoa.org. with special musical guest. Senor Buddy’s 8600 Hwy 290 West At Austin Children’s Museum: Community Night - Come out and October 7 - October 12 play EVERY Wednesday night at 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and a variety of hands-on activities. - Tues – Fri at 8pm.; Sat at 11am, Themed stories, songs,d activities. 3:30pm & 8pm; Sun at 1pm Bass Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & Concert Hall 2350 Robert Dedman 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. Dr. (512) 477-6060 broadwayacrosFor kids 3 & under & their caregivsamerica.com. ers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Singa-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 472- A Year With Frog and Toad - This Saturday, October 11 whimsical show follows two great 2499 / ausinkids.org. friends waking from hibernation, Storytime - Tuesdays & Wednes- planting gardens, raking leaves, days at the Hampton Library, 5125 sledding and learning life lessons Convict Hill Rd. Toddlers Fridays at along the way. Zach Theatre Kle11am, . 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co burg Stage 202 South Lamar 512Archeology Day at the French 476-0541 zachtheatre.org Legation Museum - Dig in! and Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary excavate artifacts in our mock dig- Join us in making Animal Enrich- September 27 - November 1 mock dig 3 Display excavated arment (toys for animals) every Monday and Wednesday at 11:30am in Bunnicula - Sat., 11am & 1pm tifcats in our mock museumLearn the Picnic Grove and Story Time Sun., 12:30pm & 2:30pm Kids will about layering with our stratigraphy on Tuesdays and Thursdays at howl with laughter as Chester the activity Piece it together with our 11:15am and 1:15pm in the Pea- cat and Harold the dog unravel the pot sherd activity. www.frenchlegamystery. Scottish Rite Theater 207 tionmuseum.org

Jefferson Waller Tribute Video - 8pm Troubadillo Reunion 9:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net $10

Ricky Stein - 7pm Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512-301-4648 nuttybrown.com FREE Charlie Pierce and Choctaw Wildfire - 6pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com

Combo Mahalo - Austin’s Audio Ambassadors of Aloha Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Monday, October 6 Texas Songwriters Showcase: George Ensle Hosts Tres Morgan - Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net

Saturday Night Concert Series with Will Taylor & Strings - 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 12

Tuesday, October 7 Dez Desormeaux - 7pm Gumbo’s Steak and Seafood 12823 Shops at the Galleria Parkway (512) 263-2711 Blackbird 3 - 6:30pm Central Market - Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Boulevard 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Saturday, October 4 The Swingsters - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com

Kem Watts - 6pm Tommy Elskes - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., 264-0318 poodies.net Wednesday, October 8 Ian Moore - 8pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Thursday, October 9 The Merle’s - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com

Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com The Corzines - 7:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512- 264-0318 poodies.net Combo Mahalo - Austin’s Audio Ambassadors of Aloha Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com

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Oak Hill author discovers new world of digital self publishing Christine Fowler never really considered becoming a published novelist. The publishing world submits far more rejection letters than book offers. The first Harry Potter novel was rejected a dozen times before finding an editor willing to take a chance on it. Even then, author J.K. Rowling was advised to get a day job because her book was not likely to make money. Fowler said, “I wanted to write a novel with some spirituality— like Stephen King’s The Stand.” While Fowler has no expectations of achieving the kind of success Rowling has, she had an idea for a novel and began to write. She had heard that it was possible, even easy, to self-publish an electronic book (e-book) that could be sold on amazon.com. And so she continued to write.

Fowler explained, “Publishers are not interested in unknown authors. If you don’t know someone or have a good agent, you can’t get published. Amazon’s Kindle is the most successful of all the digital publishers. There is better chance for exposure and success.” Statistics for 2012 show that self-published books increased by nearly 60 percent from 2011, representing 391,000 titles. Forty percent of these are e-books. Authors who never had a chance of publication through traditional routes can do it themselves with little or no investment. Fowler finished writing her first novel, A Ghost’s Vengeance, and asked family members to help edit. In no time she was ready to take the leap and publish her first book. She said, “The instructions Amazon

provided made it easy.” Fowler found that writing and publishing the book are just half the battle. Without a publishing house behind her, she is left to do the marketing on her own. How does she get the word out? “There are marketing opportunities out there for a small investment,” she said, with companies like BookGorilla.com, BookDaily.com, or EredaerNewsToday.com. “You need to offer your book for free to gain exposure. And you need book reviews. Offering folks a chance to read it for free will help.” So far nearly 3,000 people have downloaded her book. She hopes that these will translate into positive reviews and word-of-mouth sales. In the meantime, she is working on her second book. A Ghost’s Vengeance is available on amazon.com. - submitted

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Hannah Stinson by Patrick Olson As the Austin High volleyball team competes for a playoff spot, Hannah Stinson provides leadership for the club. “She is always the first to get started on warmups and study hall,” said coach Marie Putman. “She makes sure the team is doing what they’re supposed to at all times.” Austin High (15-13, 4-4) visits Akins (12-19, 2-6) on Friday with action set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Born in Dallas, Hannah moved to Austin at the age of two and attended Bryker Woods Elemen Continued on next page

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With a pair of runners averaging over ten yards per carry, the Crockett football team opened district competition with consecutive victories. Justin Miller now has 1103 yards on 107 carries with eleven touchdowns. Fullback Isjalea Greene has crossed the goal line eight times with 639 yards on 63 attempts. The two skill position performers actually complement one another by clearing defenders out of rushing lanes. “I love how they block for each other,” said assistant coach Mark Dawson. Crockett (2-3, 2-0) earned a road win Friday night, prevailing 52-41 over Bastrop Cedar Creek. Miller put the visitors in front early with a 25-yard scoring jaunt. The Eagles responded with a touchdown pass, but Greene put the brown and gold back on top with an 8-yard touchdown run. Cedar Creek (0-5, 2-2) scored again and led 14-13 at the half, before Miller found the end zone early in the third period on a 7-yard run. Zach Ochoa then threw his fourth touchdown pass of the season, finding Vincent Lopez for a 20-yard strike. After the Eagles scored at the beginning of the fourth quarter, Miller

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The Cougars slipped past McCallum 43-42 at Burger Stadium on September 19th. added two more touchdown runs to give Crockett a 46-28 advantage. Jordan Toupin capped the Cougar scoring with a 1-yard plunge over the goal line. Miller finished the evening with 267 yards and three touchdowns. Greene added 166 yards and three more scores. The Cougars slipped past McCallum 43-42 at Burger Stadium on September 19th. Crockett’s offensive line, consisting of Oscar Gonzalez, Javier Morales, Adrian Davila,

Dominic Rodriguez and Sean Freeman, wore down the Knights as the brown and gold rushing attack accumulated 456 yards on 43 attempts. Miller had 281 yards and three touchdowns, while Greene contributed 169 yards and a pair of scores. Defensively, the Cougars kept battling throughout the contest as Joe Newton, Tyler Hopper and Jeremy Garcia each recorded a sack and two tackles for loss.

following graduation. Hannah provides a positive influence for her six-year old brother Oliver, who swims and plays both flag football and soccer. In the meantime, she hopes to see the Maroons volleyball team compete as a cohesive unit during upcoming battles with Anderson, Hays and Lake Travis. “On the court, we can choose to turn it on or go through the motions,” she noted. “We need to come together as a team with all of us working our hardest.”

out,” the lineman noted. “He helps everyone that needs help.” Facing adversity last week on the field versus Austin High benefitted the Bulldogs tremendously, according to Teague. “We underestimated Austin High and they came out and played their game,” said Caleb. “They had more heart than we did. It was something that needed to happen to us. It was a really good learning experience.” The Bulldogs are practicing to take on the Chaps Friday in a critical district contest. “As an offense, we are practicing on our mental reps, staying on our blocks longer, and keeping our fast pace,” Teague added. “Defensively, the defensive backs are working to defend the short game passes. Austin High hurt us a lot with the short passing game.”

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Hannah Stinson tary before advancing to O’Henry Middle School where she also played basketball, tennis, lacrosse and ran track. From her seventh grade year until becoming a sophomore at Austin High, Stinson sharpened her skills while playing for the select team Ali’i Volleyball traveling to tournaments in Dallas and San Antonio. World geography instructor Warren Jamison is Hannah’s favorite teacher at Austin High. “He is enthusiastic at teaching. We took the AP (Advanced Placement) test as freshman,” Stinson added. “He made learning interesting.” As a member of the National Honor Society, Hannah is near the top of her class academically and may attend either the University of Texas or Stanford

Caleb Teague man football at Bowie and earned a promotion to the varsity contingent as a sophomore. Caleb’s older sister Kara played softball at Austin High. World history instructor Howard Thompson is Caleb’s favorite teacher at Bowie. “He’s not one to single

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Master carpenter can make just about any repair your house needs Mike Wilson has been living and working as a carpenter in Austin for forty years, the last fifteen of those years right in Oak Hill. He is a Master Carpenter who does quality work at affordable prices.“You need a real carpenter for things like stairs and the difficult and unusual jobs,” explains Wilson. Wilson has been doing a lot of rotted wood replacement lately, but he has vast experience as a carpenter and can handle just about any job your house might be in need of from a new deck and patio cover to minor roof repair and painting. Wilson is also known in these parts for his passion for making and installing owl houses,

built to attract Western Screech Owls which measure about 7 to 10 inches in height. Wilson makes the houses from repurposed cedar and he knows just how to install the houses to best attract the owls. If you run into Wilson, he will whip out his phone and show you lots of pictures of owls that satisfied customers have sent to him. A true owl house zealot, he has been known to occasionally throw in a free owl house installation with some of his carpentry jobs. Call Mike Wilson for a free estimate at 512940-1161.

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Since opening his ProTect Painters business in 2009, Dan Schaeffer has provided the Austin community with affordable, top-quality painting services. ProTect Painters is a professional painting contractor franchise which specializes in exterior house painting, as well as commercial painting projects. “The ProTect Painters franchise model was one that truly appealed to me,” said UT MBA grad Schaeffer. “A fresh coat of paint is something that every home eventually needs and painting can be an extremely time-consuming task for homeowners. I liked that ProTect Painters offered a business model that makes sense. ” Specializing in residential and commercial exterior and interior painting, Dan Schaeffer

and his painting crews at Protect Painters offer the latest in environmentally friendly products. ProTect Painters provides local homeowners and businesses with highly-skilled, trustworthy, and fully insured painting professionals who provide superior craftsmanship. Mix in unparalleled customer service and a stress-free home improvement experience and you have a winning formula. “As Austin continues to grow, I believe the demand for professional painting services will remain high. I oversee all my jobs from start to finish and my painting crews mirror my level of dedication to quality and service. That has helped us tremendously so far and will continue to drive the business forward,” says Schaeffer.

Updating your sprinkler system can save you big on water bills Many years ago Jim Hickman’s favorite English teacher at Austin High School, Warner Dahlberg, used to warn him that he would end up digging ditches. As owner of Aqua Systems, a full service irrigation and landscaping company, Hickman is proud to say that he has been digging ditches for the past 28 years. Hickman is no longer the sole salesperson, installer, designer and repairman. These days, wife Nancy, and son-in-law Cody Roquette help run Aqua Systems. And with recent technological advances, there is a lot more to the irrigation business these days than digging ditches. “In the last five years, the irrigation systems have gotten a lot greener,” explained Hickman. “We use a lot more drip systems, especially in flower beds, the spray nozzles are much more efficient, plus the controllers are greener.” The new “smart” controllers can now take into account historical weather data and patterns, compare them with current onsite conditions and will adjust run time and frequency accordingly. The most advanced systems even take into account future weather forecasts. “For instance,” explained Roquette, “if there was a 50% chance of rain in the next couple of days, your system may not come on at all.” The controller can also be monitored from any device with internet access. The installer will enter in plant types, degree of shade, soil type and slope and with this information, the controller will adjust the irrigation to avoid wasting water through run-off or over watering. If there is a broken head or pipe, flow sensors can detect that, the zone will be shut off and an email will be sent out informing

the owner. “Most residential and commercial sprinkler systems in Central Texas do not yet have smart controllers,” said Nancy Hickman. “ but the savings from lower water bills add up so quickly, it is hard to believe they won’t soon be the standard.” Roquette estimates a savings of up to 40% with the lower end smart controllers, and 60% with the high end controllers. With prices starting at around $500, customers are seeing a return on investment in as little as a few months. Additional water savings will be had by converting beds to drip irrigation and changing existing nozzles to multi-projection ones. As further enticement, the City of Austin provides rebates to consumers for making these upgrades. “We had one customer who was irrigating just a portion of his yard and we put in a smart controller, converted his flower beds to drip irrigation and his grass zones to high-efficiency nozzles, AND added three times the area, and his water bills were still cut in half,” said Roquette. Aqua Systems will audit consumer’s sprinkler systems for a refundable $30. They can help you understand the city rebates and also give you a good idea of how quickly an updated system will pay for itself with lower water bills. “We are dedicated to the smart use of water,” said Hickman. “Our systems are green because they use less of this precious natural resource; they are green because they actually keep your landscape greener; and, they are green because they help you keep more green in your pocket.”

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cannot find it. It’s the only photo of the rolls that was out of the ordinary. Way out of the ordinary. It looked like it was on fire. No. 2 is even stranger. If you’ve ever stayed in Santa Fe, you’ve probably heard how it is purported to be one of the most haunted places in North America. Old Indian burial grounds, the site of extremely ancient civilizations, the works. In the dead of winter one year (no pun intended), our vacation stay there was extended because we were snowed in. Inches and inches of deep, beautiful snow. Our girls were tiny, and they loved it. Sue and I were perturbed at the cost of our unintended extension, and our dog, Ralph, hated every minute of it. Something about the room we

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were in, at the Las Palomas Inn, gave our fat daschund an extreme case of the willies. He would whine and hesitate every time we entered the room. He would piddle nervously on the front step. Then Sue woke up in the wee hours one night convinced that one of the girls was calling her. She heard a distinctive little voice calling out, “Momma.” But our girls were sound asleep. When Sue told me the story, as we sat on our hotel bed, I decided to call our ghost’s bluff. “OK,” I called out. “If there is something or someone here, give us a sign. Now.” At that precise moment, one of the two sconce lights on the wall surrounding the bed came on. Came on, mind you. If a light had gone off, I could explain that one away. Bulb went

bad, that’s all. No. One of the lights came on. Wifey’s my witness. I still shiver about that one. We changed rooms, then hightailed it back home as soon as the snow cleared. Who’s up for more cookling vkoda? Seriously, do you have a story like this? One that makes you think, hmmm, there is more going on here than we know? E-mail me at roger.white@tasb.org. I wanna hear them. Right now I gotta go, I think the wife’s car’s calling me. Roger White is a freelance writer living in Austin, Texas, with his lovely wife, two precocious daughters, a very fat dachshund, and a self-absorbed cat. For further adventures, visit oldspouse.wordpress.com.

The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 5 community back in August. Don’t think she lives there anymore now. I’ve heard she moved out of the neighborhood and will be living at Cliff ’s place. At least that’s what I heard. I usually don’t report on rumor and innuendo, but why not start with a storybook wedding? After all, she does live right across the street from me, so I could have

watched the ceremony from my kitchen window. I could have, but I probably watched a football game instead. This much is true — Clifford Lincoln Gustafson and Ann Jester Robinette are definitely married. I checked the Travis County marriage licenses online to verify that info. They were married Aug. 30, 2014. See? It took me nearly a month to

report on something that happened right under my nose. Thank god I don’t write about anything important. ••• (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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Bulldogs top Maroons in thriller Continued from p. 11 work with a pair of run plays, but the possession ended on a third down pass play broken up by Bowie defensive back Patrick Moran. Ben Setterquist took a direct snap on the subsequent Bowie possession and dashed through the middle of the Austin High defense for a 21yard scoring run. With William Wallace snapping and Preston Wheeler holding, Connor Flanigan split the uprights to put Bowie on top 14-7. Austin High then countered with a 32-yard field goal by Eli Lopez. Andre Washington extended the Bowie lead with a 1-yard touchdown run, and Flaniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extra point gave the Bulldogs a 21-10 advantage. Washington added another scoring run on a 3-yard dash over the goal line, before Austin High gained

momentum on a pair of Bulldog miscues. Tony Ibarra recorded a pick-six by intercepting a Bowie pass and racing 21-yards down the sideline for a score. Lewis McClendon then recovered a Bulldog fumble, before Allik Anchando snagged 42-yard scoring reception from Maroons quarterback Beau Kalbacher. A brilliant play-action pass play resulted in a 7-yard touchdown catch for Anchando, and Lopez converted the extra point to give Austin High a 31-28 lead at intermission. Opening the third quarter, Bowie embarked on an eight-play drive that culminated with a Josh Wainwright scoring reception from Wheeler. Maroons linebacker Taylor Fairbairn sacked Wheeler on the next Bulldogs possession forcing a punt. The Bowie secondary then made

a play with a tip by Isaiah Reyna and a pick by Moran. Washington scored his third rushing touchdown to move Bowie in front 42-31 after Flaniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extra point kick. The Maroons offense advanced downfield on throws to Jacob Traudt and Anchando, before Matt Duke snagged a scoring reception when Moran dove for the ball. Austin High attempted a two-point conversion, but Moran again broke up a pass to deny the Maroons a chance to cut the lead to three points. James Torrez proceeded to recover an on-sides kick for Austin, and the Maroons moved downfield on runs by Marcello Mendoza. Bulldog defensive back Matt Dickey sealed the victory for Bowie with an interception near the goal line.

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Bowie deployed a steady and productive ground game against the Maroons, who attacked through the air.

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Austin High scored on a 32-yard field goal by Eli Lopez.

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Religious Services ANGLICAN

St. Philip’s Anglican Church 1408 W. 9th St, Austin. 78703 Fr. Gary Francis, Vicar Holy Communion 1928 Book of Common Prayer Sunday 11:00 am gkfrancis@suddenlink.net Traditional Anglican Worship

CATHOLIC St. Catherine of Siena 4800 Convict Hill Rd. 78749 892-2420 Pastor Rev. Patrick Coakley Weekend Masses: Sat. 5pm, Sun 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 5pm Weekday Masses: Mon-Fri. 12noon, Sat. 9am, Tues & 1st Fri 7pm

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CHURCH OF CHRIST

New Life Assembly of God 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin. 78745 (Between Wm. Cannon and Dittmar) Call: (512) 445-5433 Pastor: Charlie Hilburn Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30am; Worship & Children’s Church 10:30am; Prayer and Worship Service 6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Kidtastic! * Missio Dei Youth Ministry * Adult Class newlifeaustin@agchurches.org www.newlifeaustin.org connecting...growing...reaching

Western Hills Church of Christ 6211 Parkwood Drive 892-3532 www.westernhillscoc.com whcc@westernhillscoc.com Sunday Services:9am Bible Classes (all ages),10am Worship (with Children’s Church) Evening - groups & worship alternating weeks Wednesday: 7pm Worship, classes for all ages, 6pm Meal together We have an inspiring and Biblically rich worship service, a very active Youth Ministry and a growing Children’s Ministry! “We are... a place to believe, a place to belong, a place to call home”

BAPTIST Bee Cave Baptist Church 13222 Hwy. 71W (at Hwy. 620) (512) 263-5058 Pastor: Rev. Jim Roquemore Services: Sun. 10:45am & 6:30pm, Sunday School 9:30am Children’s church available Sun. am Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 pm First Baptist Church of Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd 78749 512) 288-7570 Pastor: Rob Satterfield Services: Sun. 10:50am & 6:00pm Bible Study Sun. 9:30am Wednesday Prayer 6:45pm www.fbcoakhill.org Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church 11408 Camp Ben McCulloch Rd. Pastor: Elder Richard Halbgewachs Church: 288-4994 Pastor: 791-0678 Services: Every Sun. 10:30am

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Chittamani Buddhist Center Without Inner Peace, Outer Peace is Impossible. Classes and meditation currently on the 4 Noble Truths. Every Sunday 9:30am -11 am www.MeditationInAustin.org 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745 (off Manchaca) 512-916-4444 Sitagu Buddha Vihara 9001 Honeycomb Dr. 78737 (4 miles west of the “Y”). We are a monastery, meditation center, community center, education center and home of a beautiful Burmese pagoda. Daily activities. sitagu.org/austin/, (512)301-3968 sitaguvihara@yahoo.com.

COWBOY CHURCH Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 8305 Sharl Cove (slightly south of intersection of Loop 45 and Camp Ben McCulloch Road) (512) 587-2242 Pastor: Jerry Kelley pastor@cowboychurchhc.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.cowboychurchhc.org facebook.com/Cowboy ChurchHC info@cowboychurchhc.org We do things the Cowboy way!

EPISCOPALIAN St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 So. IH-35 (exit #223, FM 1327; take north access road 1.1 mile) 282-5631 www.stalbansaustin.org Seeking the transformation of lives through sharing God’s love and grace Rector: The Rev. Margaret Waters Services: 9 a.m. Come & See! (Blended worship w/ sermon & Holy Eucharist) 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:15 a.m. Christian Formation for All Ages (Please go to the website for more details) 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 12:45 p.m. Coffee Hour Children’s Chapel at both services, and professional nursery from 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Youth Group, Sundays 4-6 p.m. Bible Study, Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 8724 Travis Hills Dr. 78735 (between SW Parkway & Old Bee Caves) (512) 288-0128 www.stchristopher.net Rector: The Rev. Bo Townsend Services: Holy Communion at 10am Sundays; Children’s Chapel at 10 am

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HINDU TEMPLE

Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple Radha Madhav Dham, 400 Barsana Road, Austin, Texas 78737 (FM 1826, 7 miles from 290 W) 288-7180 Sunday Services: 11:00am- 12:30pm; 7:30-9:30pm Visiting hours: 8:1510am & 3-5pm daily

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

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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

METHODIST

Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. Pam Sheffield, and Rev. Katy Fitzhugh Services: Sunday 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at the 10 and 11:15am services) Wednesday ReCharge service 6:15pm Sunday School: 10 & 11:15am Children’s Sunday School: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am Youth group: 5pm www.oakhillumc.org open hearts, open minds, open doors! Manchaca United Methodist Church Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors! 1011 FM 1626 (SE corner of FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd) www.ManchacaUMC.org; office@ ManchacaUMC.org; 512.282.7274 Pastors: Rev. Laura Adam, Rev. Tracey Beadle Sunday Schedule: 8:30 am – Traditional Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary. 9:45 am - Sunday School; adult, youth and children. 11:00 am - Traditional Worship and Hymns in the Sanctuary. 11 am - Life on the Road - Casual Praise Service in the Family Life Center 5 pm - High School & Middle School youth programs Wednesday Worship: 6:00 am Individual Prayer and Meditation with Communion

Hope in the City 4407 Monterey Oaks Blvd, 78749 Phone; 512-892-4673 Senior Pastor: Britt Tucker Sun. Service 10:15 am www.hopeinthecity.org We value loving God, loving one another and loving Austin and the Nations. LifeAustin 8901 W Hwy 71 78735 Phone: 512-220-6383 Lead Pastor: Randy Phillips Sun. Services: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am Wed Services: 7 pm Life University, 7 pm Student Life LifeAustin is a Bible Church - a cosmopolitan community of healing and hope. We are all about connecting people to Christ and to each other. Unity Church of Austin 5501Hwy 290 West, 78735 (512) 892-3000 unity@unitychurchaustin.org Minister: Rev. Anna Shouse Service 11:00 pm “Our God is love,our race is human and our religion is oneness.” www.unitychurchaustin.org

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

PRESBYTERIAN

NON - DENOMINATIONAL

Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church 5226 W William Cannon 78749 Pastor Larry W. Coulter; Assoc. Pastors Michael Killeen, Britta Dukes Worship Schedule: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Austin Ridge Southwest 7416 Hwy 71 W, 78735 512-288-8000 Worship services: 9:15 and 11:00 Children’s Ministry: 9:15 and 11:00 Middle/High School 6 pm www.austinridge.org

Shepherd of the Hills Brodie Campus at the corner of Brodie Ln. & Hewitt Ln. 12420 Hewitt Lane 78748 Ted Thulin, Campus Pastor Worship Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Web site: www.shpc.org

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question the candidates. Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods Membership Meeting Wed.Oct. 8, 2014, 7:00 - 9:00 pm ACC Pinnacle, 10th Floor - Room 1012, 7748 US 290W There will be a presentation by the City of Austin on the Urban Trails Plan. For more information go to ohan.org. Oak Hill Parkway Context Sensitive Solutions Workshop #1 Oct.9, 2014, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 US 290 W TXDOT and CTRMA are conducting Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Workshops that invite the surrounding communities and neighborhoods to influence the Oak Hill Parkway design so that it reflects their cultural and historic values and aesthetic preferences. Discussion topics can include trees and landscape, walls, bridges and overpasses, Williamson Creek, and bicycle and pedestrian enhancements. Current Oak Hill Parkway concepts under consideration can be viewed by going to http://www.

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 andtraining, 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! Visit us 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. Learn how you or your business can participate at www.mobilitysolution.org

Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) Mayoral candidate 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.

left we turned right and went out of or way to gain access to Southwest Parkway. The cause of the gridlock was the traffic signal at US 290/SH 71. The signal can’t handle the volume of traffic on the lanes available. If I recall correctly a freeway lane operating under good conditions can carry 2000 vehicles per lane per hour. Traffic signals can’t handle 1000 vehicles per lane per hour. Simply put it would take more than two lanes of traffic at a signalized intersection to carry the traffic volume of one lane of freeway at that same location. I quite often travel the US 290/ Loop 1 (Mopac) frontage roads.

The intersection of US 290/Loop 1 is a multi-level elevated interchange. While sitting at the traffic signals I hardly notice the elevated roadways in front of me or above me. What I do notice is the grass, trees and shrubs at the frontage road level. In my opinion it has a nice, natural appearance. When I do look up at the bridge structures I do not find them to be unattractive. I encourage all drivers to take a look for themselves at the US 290/Loop 1 interchange and make up their own minds. Lets get organized and support TXDOT and build a freeway and get the mess at the “Y” cleaned up. — Bill Hall

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OHBPA presents Oak Hill Oak Hill Yoga helps the over 50 set stay Young Business Awards to healthy and flexible at its new location entrepreneurial students The Oak Hill Business and Professional Association (OHBPA) presented the first Oak Hill Young Business Awards to four local students who were presented with a combined $8000 in scholarship money. Two of the recipients made presentations to OHBPA at the September monthly meeting. “We were very impressed with all four finalists,” said Scholarship Committee member Stacey Bray. The judges scored all applications according to a matrix that gave points for the items found in a business plan. “We called in the finalists for an interview where they were given points for their presentation of their business plan and the ability to answer questions from the judges. The scoring for the finalists included both the written and oral work,” said Bray. First place winner Jenna Winter submitted a business plan for Circle C Sitters. She is a Bowie High School senior who plans to attend UT next year. Zach Waggoner and Ben Ivie tied for second place. Waggonner, an Austin High graduate, has a business model

for building websites with a partner. They have been successful and are adding new customers. He was unable to attend the OHBPA meeting because he is currently enrolled in classes at UT. Ben Ivie is currently a junior at Bowie. His company name is 4KTECH. Ivie is very knowledgeable about smart devices and his business model is designed to help us use our electronic devices at their full potential. Bowie graduate Josh Reed placed fourth and was also unable to attend because he attends classes at UT. Reeds business model teaches personal finance through case studies. Josh would like to teach high school students financial traps that college students fall into. OHBPA raised money for the scholarships through their “Scholarship Scramble” golf tournament. The second annual tournament raising money for next year’s scholarships was held on September 29. For more information about OHBPA and and the Oak Hill Young Business Awards got to ohbpa.org.

Oak Hill Yoga & Yoga Therapy announced its relocation to a new studio at 6063 Highway 290 West at the Biscuit Brothers Fine Arts Farm. The move coincides with the beginning of fall classes and Oak Hill Yoga’s commitment to specialize in yoga for midlife and beyond. The 50+ set includes active boomers as well as couch potatoes, seniors under doctor’s orders to get moving, and more than a few grey foxes. “It was a natural decision,” says Marilyn Lindgren, certified yoga therapist and owner of Oak Hill Yoga, “because this is the clientele we already serve.” This fast growing sector of the population —the over50s— are nothing like their parents in terms of attention to their health, appearance, activity level, and desire to stay young. They don’t even consider themselves “seniors” yet. They espouse the new adage: “Seventy is the new fifty.” Yoga for older adults has been relatively neglected on the American yoga scene. Most studios offer “gentle yoga” but rarely anything designed specifically for aging bodies, and most yoga teachers are

unfamiliar with the special issues or dangers. Lindgren’s training and experience as a yoga therapist allows her to provide safe, age-appropriate yoga and adaptations for individual needs. She adds, “It helps that I’m a senior too.” The value of yoga for the 50+ crowd is perhaps greater than for any other age. Yoga increases and maintains strength, flexibility, bone density, and balance for everyone, but if you are over 50, these are critical. If you can avoid falls and fractures, your chances are good for continuing to perform your daily activities and remain independent. Yoga influences the way your body’s systems function from heart rate, blood pressure, and breath capacity to endocrine function, nervous system, digestion, etc. Hence it can have a major role in keeping you healthy or in treating, even reversing disease. Yoga’s psycho-emotional benefits are huge. New research documents that meditation actually increases gray matter and causes other changes in the brain. A recent study showed that 8 weeks of hatha yoga significantly increased information

processing and complex cognitive skills in people 55-79 – as compared to a control group that only stretched and toned. Previous studies have proven yoga and meditation’s immediate psychological effects: increased focus, reduced anxiety, depression, and stress, all of which carry over into daily life and may contribute to increased mental function in older yoga students. (Lindgren can provide sources for the studies.) The bottom line is that yoga’s greatest benefit for people over 50 is better quality of life over a longer period of time. And it does this better and more economically than almost anything else. For more information about Oak Hill Yoga go to www.OakHillYogaAustin.com or call Marilyn Lindgren at (512) 964-4844. For information about Yoga Therapy, go to the websites of The International Association of Yoga Therapists at www.IAYT.org or The American Viniyoga Institute at www.viniyoga. com.

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Bowie opens 2014 marching season with a resounding win Continued from p. 1 Bowie oboe player Josh Owens tests the philosophical question, “If a tree falls in a forest (and nobody is there to hear it) … does it make a sound?” Standing on a 3-foot-high platform painted to resemble the trunk of a silver birch, Owens finished his solo, set down his oboe, crossed his arms and fell straight back. The sound? Gasps from thousands of audience members who couldn’t see the air mattress behind the platform that cushioned his fall. It was a wow moment. The James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble is under the direction of Kim Shuttlesworth, assisted by Ryan Thomas, Amy Suggs and Matt Atkinson. The director of the color guard is Joey Powell. Drum Majors are Jordan Dinkins, Kaden Wood and Sami Funderburgh. Jordan is the daughter of Bruce Dinkins, Bowie’s beloved longtime band director who died unexpectedly in 2011. As with all marching competitions in Texas, representatives of the volunteer organization, txbands.org, blogged throughout the competition to give the marching band play-byContinued on next page

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outdoors. The members of the color guard work equally long and hard hours on their routine, that will ultimately mesh with the band’s. When school starts, the practices often occur before the morning bell. Bands have a full routine ready when competition starts in late September, but over the next four to six weeks the band will add to and perfect their 8-minute performance. For its preliminary performance, Bowie earned the high score for the round: 83.75 of a possible 100, placing first in the BOA 4A group for schools with enrollment of 1,675 or more. In addition, the group earned the awards for best music, best visual and best general effect in 4A. After the Bowie performance in finals, txbands.org blogger Daniel Valdez wrote, “James Bowie. Beautiful playing. Simply gorgeous. Awesome work!” Bowie band director Kim Shuttlesworth said, “We are very excited about this season and the growth of the program. The students work extremely hard. This was a great reward for all their efforts so far. Thank you to the parents and community for their continued support.” Proud parents As you can imagine, there was no shortage of proud parents. Debbie Alkire, mom to sophomore mellophone player Michaela Alkire, told the Gazette, “As a 6th-year parent with the Bowie band, this fine-tuned machine we call the James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble never ceases to blow me away with their talent. Each new season I watch and wonder if they can possibly top the emotions and beauty of the previous year’s show—and each year as the new show progresses, I just shake my head in amazement and say ‘heck yeah!’ Watching them compete last Saturday made my heart race with excitement. There is nothing quite like watching them perform. I can’t wait to see how the show progresses through the competition season. I have no doubt it will take your breath away.” “As a parent of a Bowie Band member I am so proud,” said Doris Humphrey, whose son, sophomore Dylan Humphrey, is a baritone.

“This is our second year. I already know I’m going to miss it when it’s over. All the bands were great. I’ve seen how hard it is to put this type of production together. Kudos to all who participated.” Ana Lewis, mother of Cameran (Pit) and Victoria (Guard), told the Gazette, “I am a firm believer that your attitude determines your altitude. The entire band, guard, directors and support staff have an amazing attitude that has surpassed and will continue to surpass the highest of altitudes.” Linda Rodriguez, mother of freshman trumpet player Jacob Rodriguez, said, “Being a parent of a freshman, I had no idea what to expect. Watching these kids represent Bowie High School perfectly every moment they were there—from standing in line waiting to perform to holding hands in unity while they waited to hear finals results. Each student made me proud. They won with grace and humility. These are true leaders-in-the-making! Congratulations to students, directors and parents of these amazing kids! Job well done!” “My daughter, Veronica Cortez, is a senior and plays piccolo as well as the piccolo solo in the show,” Kim Cortez told the Gazette. “It is truly amazing to see the progression of the work these kids and the directors put in. I am blown away by the talent and dedication of these students. They make us proud as parents! This year’s show is so much fun, with stellar musicians and color guard. It is fantastic to see them rewarded in such tough competition.” Marcial and Christine Besinaiz went to Round Rock to watch their son, Brandon, a freshman who plays the xylophone and cymbals. Christine said, “I think they did great. We love to come to come watch them. It’s so exciting. It makes us proud to see our son perform any time they have a game.” Marcial noted that early in the season they see just bits and pieces. “When you come here, you get to see the entire masterpiece come together, and it’s really nice. I’m really proud of him.” Kevin Wood is president of the Bowie Band Boosters, a group that works tirelessly to support the band. Continued on next page

“James Bowie. These guys can play any dynamic, at any time. Marvelous... Clean visuals and movements. Bowie always performs well. Always.” — Daniel Valdez, txbands.org

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He is also dad to drum major Kaden Wood. After the preliminary performance he said, “They did a terrific job today. They came out strong, they played well, marched well, it was a good performance overall. I think they beat those nerves that always are a problem and did a great job.” And parents were not the only proud spectators. Stephen Howard was assistant band director last year at Bowie. He is now Director of Bands at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, but he couldn’t resist wearing last year’s Bowie show shirt and coming to cheer on his former students. He said, “I thought they were wonderful on Saturday night. I teared up a bit during Clair de Lune. They just sounded so incredible. The color guard was phenomenal. I really enjoyed their performance! It makes me so proud to have been a part of that organization.” Howard said the Ann Richards Marching Stars compete in USBands rather than BOA, and will attend their first competition of the season

next week at the USBands Regional at New Braunfels High School. ‘Best September Regional’ The bloggers commented on the caliber of the performances top to bottom at BOA Austin. Txbands. org’s Sanchez said, “This was a great regional! This is hands-down the best September regional that I have ever seen.” Bowie was able to best their preliminary score in finals performance, earning 84.30 points. They won the best visual and best music awards, and tied with Leander High School for best general effect in finals. Bowie will have a busy marching season. Future competitions include the BOA Super Regional in San Antonio on Oct. 31-Nov. 1, and they hope to earn a spot in State competition in November. The band will also perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade. The James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble performs at home football games for those who want to see “If a Tree Falls…”.

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