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April 4, 2013 Volume 18, No. 7 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995

A monument to neighbors helping neighbors story and photos

by Bobbie Jean Sawyer

OAK HILL - Nearly two years ago, Lilly Henric returned to her normally serene Scenic Brook neighborhood to find complete

disarray. The sun was blotted out by falling ash and hazy black smoke as neighbors were corralled by police as firefighters and citizens attempted to save pets and salvage homes going up in flames all around.

“It was sheer chaos,” Henric said.

“People were yelling and running back and forth. There was no water pressure. People were out with their hoses trying to wet down their roof but there was no water pressure. The

police were on the bullhorn yelling at people to move and they were starting to panic. That was all in about five minutes time.”

When Henric was finally allowed back to her house after the historic 2011 Oak Hill fire, known officially as the Pinnacle Fire, she had a glimmer of hope that her home, along with several decades-worth

of keepsakes and heirlooms, was spared from the flames.

“As I walked up to the house, the front wall looked fine. I thought ‘Oh, thank you God!’ I took another step and went down to my knees because the roof was gone,” Henric said. “It’s like somebody sucks all the air out of you.” Adding to the devastating See MONUMENT on page 22

Bowie Band chosen to perform in London New Year’s Day Parade story and photos

by Ann Fowler

Connie Justice, Wanda Montemayor and Kathy Morgan work on “The Phoenix Rising,” a six by ten foot wall adorned with painted ceramic tiles decorated by Oak Hill residents, Austin students and police and fire departments. It will be unveiled at Windmill Run Park at a May 5 dedication ceremony.

OAK HILL - Former Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Duncan Sandys surprised the members and parents of Bowie’s marching band Thursday with an invitation to perform in the prestigious London New Year’s Day Parade (http://www. londonparade.co.uk/) in 2015.

Councillor Sandys is the great grandson of Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Said Band Director Kim Shuttlesworth, “You cannot apply to attend the parade. A committee of members recommends you for this prestigious honor. James Bowie’s bands have worked diligently over

The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Duncan Sandys. the past years to create a high standard of excellence in music. This See BOWIE on page 27

Workman files bills to gut SOS, loosen tree protections

by Ann Fowler AUSTIN - In the 83rd session of the Texas Legislature, which started January 8 and ends May 27, 6,500 bills have been introduced. Thirty of those have been filed by Rep. Paul Workman, who represents District 47 and much of Oak Hill.

Another Workman bill would make it illegal to obey federal gun control laws Rep. Workman is the secretary and founder of the Workman Construction Company.

The bills introduced by Rep. Workman would: remove Austin’s heritage tree protections, diminish

the protections of the Save Our Springs ordinance, and make it a crime for any Texan to obey Federal gun control laws.

In a city that prides itself on environmental protections, the pro-

posed bills by an Austin legislator seem ironic. Some locals agree with the intent of his bills, others do not.

For decades Austin had an ordinance on the books to protect trees with a trunk diameter of 19 inches

or more. In March 2008, more than 100 trees were cut down in Oak Hill without the proper approvals, but little could be done. Many felt the existing ordinance lacked teeth. In See WORKMAN on page 26

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AISD Board Briefs Consent Agenda The AISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve, as originally drafted, a resolution regarding the use of bond proceeds, providing for the appointment of an oversight committee, and addressing matters relating to future facility master planning.

Trustees also unanimously approved an order approving polling locations, times and dates for election day and early voting and the joint election agreement for the May 11 special election.

Education Resource Strategies Presentation on Student-Based Funding On Sept. 24, 2012, the board approved the following FY2014 budget parameter: “To move down the path of (1) increasing school level autonomy, effectiveness and innovation; (2) ensuring that funds follow students based on their individual needs; and (3) decreasing disparities in per-pupil funding, the district will work in a phased approach, with experts and the community, to implement a revised funding model, considering at least, in part, student weights, as a basis for resource allocations, targeted to begin in the 2014-15 school year.”

Representatives of Education Resource Strategies, which is partnering with AISD to fulfill this budget parameter, provided a preliminary report on findings to

from AISD Trustees

date. Final results will be presented in June, when the board will have the opportunity to consider whether or not the district should move forward with designing a possible model.

Naming of Southeast Bus Terminal Board action on the naming of the Southeast Bus Terminal was postponed from the March 18 regular meeting to allow for the review of additional candidates. Trustees discussed the district’s policy and process for naming facilities, as well as additional options for naming this facility.

The board is scheduled to take action on the naming of the southeast bus terminal at the April 22 regular board meeting.

Discussion of the Timeline and Related Decision-Making Process for the Selection of an External Partnering Entity to Lead School Improvement at Eastside Memorial High School Trustees discussed the scheduling of an action item on the April 22 regular board meeting agenda concerning the approval of a contingency plan for the possible TEA closure of Eastside Memorial High School. While there is uncertainty about whether such a contingency plan will be needed for Eastside Memorial High School, board action on April 22 would allow the administration to begin to take steps that may be necessary if the RFP process does not yield a partner

Travis County lifts burn ban With the rainfall and the decrease in the risk of wildfire, Fire Marshal Hershel Lee has lifted the burn ban for Travis County that was scheduled to end on April 24, 2013.

Open burning permits are required in some ESDs. Everyone conducting outdoor burning operations must contact their local fire department and obtain permission or a permit before conducting outdoor burning operations.

To burn materials safely, keep a means of extinguishing the fire nearby at all times and never leave the fire unattended. Burning is not allowed during windy conditions.

Please be cautious with any outdoor burning activity. Outdoor burning

must be conducted under state regulations found in Texas Administrative Code Section 30 TAC 111.219 or summarized on the Travis County Fire Marshal’s website at http://www. co.travis.tx.us/fire_marshal/.

If you have questions related to the burn ban or need assistance in determining which fire department you will need to notify, please contact the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office at 512-854-4621.

On Tuesday, April 9, the commissioners will again consider and take appropriate action on a new order concerning outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Travis County.

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April 2, 2013 that is agreeable to a majority of the board, the community and the TEA Commissioner.

The superintendent reminded trustees that in the spring of 2009, TEA required, and the board approved, a contingency plan for the closure of Reagan High School when the school was subject to state accountability sanctions, even though the plan did not take effect.

Trustees also discussed and provided direction to the administration on the makeup of and selection process for the evaluation committee of RFP P13-057, the selection of an external partner entity to lead school improvement at Eastside Memorial High School.

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by Roger White Ralph Cooper White is our family dog, and he is all there, let me tell ya. What I mean when I say he’s all there is that what we have is one royally rotund, prolifically plump pooch. Now, dachshunds are called weenie dogs because of their unique resemblance to foot-long frankfurters, but as weenie dogs go, Ralph is more of a cheese danish. A round, brown, long-haired morning pastry of a hound. Actually, he’s more like a hairy little UFO. But we’ve been trying.

In our efforts to slim Ralph’s frame down to a reasonable facsimile of a normal dog’s, wifey and I take him on nightly walks in the neighborhood. Ralph takes his own sweet time during these forays, so much so that we practically drag him down the street. My wife told me, however, that we shouldn’t rush him; she read somewhere that to a dog a daily walk is somewhat akin to reading the newspaper. It’s the dog’s time to relax, his opportunity to unwind. If that’s the case, then Ralph nightly reads the entire Sunday double edition of The Wall Street Journal, cover to cover.

Ralph does just about anything to stall the walking process. Sniff this,

pee on that, observe the trees, bark poop or rotting garbage—is an inat the squirrels, look in neighbors’ stinct that comes from dogs’ wolf windows (wait, that’s me), etc., etc. ancestors. Scientists don’t know for But the one delaying tactic he uses sure why dogs have that instinct, that drives me nuts is his stubborn but they have a few ideas. The habit of rolling in junk. most popular theory is Not just any ordinary that dogs roll around in junk, mind you. Ralph the yucky stuff to cover loves to execute full up their natural smell, body rolls in nasty, giving them camouflage smelly dead, decayand helping them be ing things—mainly sneakier hunters. Anworms. other idea is that dogs It makes you think are putting the funky twice about letting your smell on their bodies pooch sleep in your so they can alert other bed when he carries dogs to what they found. the lingering odor of (When other dogs sniff rotten death with him. your dog, they’ll get the Roger White Many times my wife exciting news that there’s will wake up in the middle of the a dead animal nearby.) Still a third night and smack me in the head. idea is that dogs love to shimmy on “Honey, honestly!� she’ll scold. gross things to claim them as their “It wasn’t me! Ralph just moved own—they don’t want any other up next to your head!� dogs getting in on that prime piece Wondering if perhaps Ralph of grossness.� possessed some oddball fascination Hmm, interesting. So somewhere with either mutant stink or death down the line, a fat cheese danish and putrefaction, I got online and of a wild wolf rolled in dead stuff, found that this is actually quite a too. One theory holds that Ralph normal behavior. I shall quote from slathers his body in an odor to throw the ASPCA for Kids Site: “Rolling others off the track, eh? I could use around in stuff that makes people that myself. Say, if there was a scent want to barf—be it dead squirrels, I could ensconce my body in to avoid weekend chores. Men would pay good money for such an aroma, believe me. I imagine it might smell like sweat and wood shavings or something work-related—maybe grass clippings and grease. I could see it in use: “Honey, would you fix the . . .�

Sniff, sniff. “Oh, never mind, you must be busy.�

Hot dog! Of course, another theory is that dogs roll in dead stuff to stake a claim. If a scent like this worked at the office, this might also be a money-maker. At my workplace in particular, any time someone makes fresh coffee, there’s a land rush on the coffee pot. It’s every man for himself. But—what if they made a scent so powerful, so reminiscent of Juan Valdez and mountain-grown Columbian beans that every worker big and small would step aside, knowing instinctively that you were the rightful heir to that first aromatic cup of joe? For that privilege, I would roll myself in any old nasty smell.

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Mike Jasper working together, with a common The word from Oak Hill is... goal: to raise the bar and provide a Wet. meaningful and FUN event for the Driving home in the rain on Central Texas acting community.”

Hwy. 290 from Dripping Springs Tickets for the event are an easily last Tuesday didn’t seem as bad as affordable $5. Yep, only five bucks I thought it would be. Then it hit for an event that lasts all day. So you me—the construction should probably buy them on the road is finished. in advance at actorsresourFinally. ceproject.com.

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Restaurant aka Canyon And while the event is Grill Ice House. down the road— Plaza 71 Nice to see the rain. at 7612 West Hwy. 71—you Maybe the lakes will might be out of luck if you Mike Jasper fill again. wait until the day of the event. t t t So don’t. Go to actorsresourceAnd it was nice to see Gary Hunt, project.com. Now. who came back to Oak Hill for t t t one last dental appointment and, if I am still not letting the HEB debit weather permits, a round of golf at problems go. Especially since I’ve Fountainhead. He collared me and received three emails from people Karin at Flores Mexican restaurant telling me they have the same Tuesday night. problem.

I guess his wife Rosie couldn’t make Three emails may not seem like it, which explains why he was having much to you, but it’s a barrage of dinner with five women that night. feedback to me.

Same old Gary.

Thing is… I can’t really figure But before he left, he picked up this out. I have a Wells Fargo card, our check. Who does that? What others have Bank of America or a great guy. Finally, someone who Chase. Some only have problems knows how to treat a writer. at HEB, like me, while others have That said, I’m still going to bust problems with debit cards at other him for being out at night with five retail outlets. women.

More to come, I promise. t t t t t t Studio E will host Austin Film No one will believe me, but two Actors Coach-a-Rama 2013, an presidential lookalikes work out at all-day workshop for aspiring actors and singers who want to hone their performing chops. Yes, there will be one Song Class as well.

There will be many classes, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. as well as panel discussions, presentations from Family owned and operated SAG/AFTRA (they combined forces for 19 years a year or two ago), a monologue Make life easier— presentation/competition and an Stop by the improvisation demonstration.

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By Leslie Tourish, LPC Dear Leslie, I have a problem that affects every aspect of my life. I am a terrible procrastinator and have been since high school. When it comes to getting things done I find myself “forgetting” what I need to do and busying myself with all sorts of little jobs, such as raking the yard or rearranging my tools in the garage. My wife is at her wit’s end, and actually, so am I. With April 15th looming my current fear is doing my taxes. This is keeping me up at night because I’m not talking about 2012 taxes, I’ve been avoiding processing the extension I requested for 2011!

My wife of fifteen years said if I don’t get my rear in gear she’s packing her bags and leaving me until I “grow up”. You have no idea how much anxiety this produces, but when I actually do sit down to do the taxes, or anything complicated, it’s as though I’m a deer caught in headlights. I feel overwhelmed by how big the job is, I doubt I can wade through all the details, and I tell myself I’m going to take a little break and get back to it in an hour or so. Next thing I know it’s time for bed and the self-loathing and dread begin all over again! I’ve been to my family physician and he said I don’t meet the criteria for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which is a

relief but still leaves me wondering why I can’t tough it out with more complicated jobs.

Why do I do this, even though I hate it, and how can I stop? I can’t move forward in my life because of my own dumb self.

Signed, Waiting for a miracle Dear Waiting, First, I urge you to step back from the cat o’ nine tails with which you are whipping yourself to ribbons and look at your behaviors and their payoffs. While it’s good you can rule out ADD, such a diagnosis alone isn’t a pass in life for not taking care of business. People with ADD learn strategies for handling their responsibilities. Gaining strategies will be your golden ticket to making Uncle Sam, your wife, and ultimately yourself, happier.

There are two aspects of procrastination—the active phase and the passive phase. With the active procrastination phase you are engaged in all the behaviors keeping you distracted from your goals—the napping, watching television, day dreaming, drinking or drugging, or as a last measure, shaving the cat. The passive phase is made up of your excuses, rationalizations, and promises you’ll get the ball rolling tomorrow. And tomorrow. And

tomorrow, yet again. Of course, the cosmic joke is all the effort you put into avoiding the job far outweighs the effort it would take to simply do the work.

Everyone procrastinates to some degree, it’s just part of human nature to avoid pain. The avoidance blooms into a problem when we chronically sabotage our goals, others lose faith in us, and our self-esteem does the death spiral. At the heart of avoidance may be perfectionism. Perfectionists believe a task is so great, due to how huge they’ve mentally made the job; therefore they also imagine how well they will have to perform, which may feel daunting.

There is immediate relief in blowing the whole thing off. Whew, dragon has been met and now I can slowly back away. That’s better. But, really, it’s not in the long run. The dragon still waits in the lair, bigger and hotter than ever.

Ways to face our fears of incompetency are to break a job down into small, doable bites. I tell my clients we overestimate what we can do in a day, but underestimate what we can achieve in a week.

Make the commitment to begin the task, but give yourself a time limit.

An example is, “I will work on my taxes for twenty minutes today.”

Our brains may feel this is a doable chunk of time, allowing us to relax and begin sorting through receipts

and W-2 forms. Before we know it, maybe forty-five minutes have gone by and we’ve made strong headway.

It’s a great boost for perfectionists/ procrastinators to just get started.

Once the ball is rolling, then the next steps begin to flow more naturally.

A second trick I use personally is to tell myself I only have to do the job 80% well. This allows wiggle room for the nagging part of my mind that demands I do a task perfectly or not at all. And again, once I’ve started

a job I can always go back through the finished project to fine-tune the details. But the hard work is behind me and the relief is all around me.

Leslie Tourish is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Dripping Springs, Texas. Please send questions and comments to leslie@leslietourish.com or visit at www.leslietourish.com. Phone: (512) 695-1660.

Comptroller’s office holds seminars for business owners with tax questions (AUSTIN)During the month of April, the Comptroller’s office will conduct 12 free taxpayer seminars across the state. At these seminars, taxpayers can learn how to properly fill out tax forms, and file and pay taxes electronically.

Information about e-services will also be available to help taxpayers manage their accounts online. Comptroller representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide assistance to attendees.

“We want to empower Texas business owners by making resources and information ac-

cessible. Conducting these seminars and making our team of tax specialists available provides guidance for businesses,” said R.J. DeSilva, spokesperson for the Comptroller’s office.

A complete list of locations, dates and times of the taxpayer seminars is available at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/seminars. html. Those who are unable to attend the seminars can call the Comptroller’s tax assistance line at 1-800-252-5555. Tax forms and tax information can also be found on the Comptroller’s website, www.window.state.tx.us.

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Veterans Post

by Mike Jordan Regular readers are aware of the on-going project to improve a local, handicapped vet’s home to accommodate his shower facility for wheelchair and comfortable movement. The Oak Hill VFW Post 4443 is supporting a raffle to raise money for this work (about $5200). Raffle tickets are being sold with 100 percent of the proceeds going directly to the project. The raffle prizes include a 50 inch HDTV, a gourmet-cook cast-iron cooking pan, and gift certificates. Some local merchants deserve special recognition for this worthy cause. For example, Whole Foods Marketing Manager Richard Gabaree has contributed gift baskets and also has agreed to put out jars at each cashier station for gifts to the cause. So, if you visit the Whole Foods on Wm. Cannon, you’ll see the contribution jars. Also, special thanks go to Callahan’s, WalMart and Costco for their contributions.

Tickets are still available. Call the VFW at 288-4443 or 626-0044. **** We are all aware of the continuous news regarding the US government’s cost-cutting measures for the new budget. You may also have noted that these potential cost cuts also affect compensation for disabled vets. The cuts for disabled vets are proposed to follow the Consumer

VFW news Price Index (CPI). This means, for example, for a 30 year-old vet with 100 percent disability will receive about $2300 reductions per year by the time he is 55 years old. Factor in the proposed cuts to Social Security, and a vet may be hard pressed to maintain any quality of life. If you think that a disabled vet has sacrificed enough, than drop a line or email to your representatives.

By the way, you can find more about this and other veteran’s information at www.texascoalitionofvetorganizations.org This web page also lists local jobs available to vets. Tyson Foods, for example, is offering jobs for vets. **** Speaking of budget cuts, it seems our elected representatives are more interested in preserving their local “pork� rather than the balance between keeping a strong defense and keeping jobs in their districts.

For example, in the defense budget there is some $275 billion allocated to building the new F-35 jets, at $105 B each. Yet, more emphasis in both offensive and defensive weapons has shifted to drones. Drones have the advantage of being cheaper and if one goes down, there are no lives to be lost or no one to be held in POW camps. It would seem, then, that some of the expensive planes could be replaced by the cheaper drones. Another part of the budget

is devoted to building 280 more Abrams Tanks at $4.3 M per unit, even though the Army Chief of Staff, Ray Odieino, stated to Congress, “These are 280 tanks we do not need.� This is especially true since there are some 2000 tanks parked in storage in Lassen County, CA. The tanks are built by General Dynamics which employs over 4000 workers.

So, is our motive for continuous build-up of equipment that are not needed to keep our defense strong, or is it just to keep jobs? If it is the latter, than, erhaps, we should still be supporting Packard and Studebaker plants and keeping Detroit alive.

To find out more about the defense budget, check out web site www. defense.gov.pdf.summary. **** Thought of the day – A budget can tell us what we can’t afford but it doesn’t keep us from buying.

Mike Jordan served in the Marine Corps and has written for Florida Today as well as The Gazette. This column is a collection of local news information both for and about military veterans’ activities and items of interest. Material comes from veterans themselves, local VFW Posts, American Legion Posts and information submitted from various sources.

To supply information for this column or for any questions, send an email to mjordan@prismnet.com.

Oak Hill Business & Professional Association invites the public to join us at our monthly meeting

April 4, 2013 11:30-1:00 at Mandola’s Italian Market 4301 W William Cannon (near Mopac)

Come learn about the issues affecting Oak Hill and network with other business owners and professionals.

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The Word from Oak Hill Continued from p. 5 Whole Foods.

Jeremy took his Wright Bros Dairy truck down to the Warehouse District around SXSW time and never looked back. He’s even getting reviews in Yelp I noticed.

The good news? They revamped the picnic area at Oak Meadow and it’s a lot better. You’ve finally got some elbow room. Just be sure to park on the street. t t t Speaking of Oak Meadow, the Scenic Brook Community Garden Park is starting to look real good. They have a sign, they have mulch, and they have what look to be cemetery plots.

They’re gonna plant something, by god.

They also have plans for a new tennis court and a tetherball pole.

After all these years, it’s nice to see something finally improving there. t t t The Wheeler Brothers filmed a music video at the Pony League

neighborly news

baseball field on Hwy. 290 a couple of weeks ago. They baited the locals to join in as extras with the promise of free beer. Good enough for me.

I don’t know much about the Wheeler Brothers, except that three of the five members in the band are actual brothers with the last name Wheeler.

There’s Three Wheeler, Dealer Wheeler, and Blue Healer Wheeler.

I just made that up. Maybe I’ll start a band. Or a production company.

Anyway, if you want to see what the ruckus is all about, point your browser to wheelerbrothersmusic. com.

I have mixed feelings myself.

Loved the Smothers Brothers. The Osmonds? Not so much. t t t Spring has sprung with new life, much needed rain, buds in blooms, and what’s the deal with the signs on Scenic Brook Drive?

So far, I’ve seen at least two of these signs, which read, “Traffic calming approved for this street.

These traffic calming devices may include, but are not limited to, speed humps, speed tables, speed cushions, roundabouts, median islands, chicanes and bulb outs.

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What? I’m not calling 311. Instead, I went to the city of Austin’s website.

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the quality and safety of neighborhood streets. This is achieved by installing traffic calming devices along the requested street segments.

These devices may include, but are not limited to, speed humps, speed tables, speed cushions, roundabouts, median islands, chicanes and bulb outs.”

April 4-April 17, 2013 ... 9 Hmm. I think I might know what two of those things are. Maybe. t t t (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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Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events

“Thirsty Thursday” gatheringPoems and songs will be shared Sundays in a round robin, open mic atmosphere following the featured preLive Jazz Brunch- 10am-2pm. sentation. On the third Thursday of Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 every month. Free. Food pantry doW., 78737. 301-4648. www.nuttynations are welcomed. 7pm at New brown.com.

Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog Pond Lane in Dripping Springs. For Tessy Lou Williams & The Shotgun more info call 858-2024.

Stars- 3pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Third Thursday at The BlantonSpicewood. No cover. free evening of art and activities.

5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos Mondays and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Charles Thibodeaux and the blantonmuseum.org/.

Austin Cajun Aces- 6:30pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Fridays Lane. 282-2586.

Friday night Dance Club- w/ Western bands and a Pot Luck Texas Songwriters Showcase break. 7:30pm-10pm at South - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Austin Activity Center, 3911 Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., SpiceManchaca RD, Austin. $4.50. wood. No cover.

Saturdays Tuesdays Arena Rock Sing A-long - 10pm Kem Watts - 4pm Poodie’s Hilltop The screenings on August 16th and Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., 23rd will feature a special pre-show Spicewood. 264-03183 performance of Queen’s Bohemian Brennen Leigh -7pm at Rhapsody by Ruby Rico ProducEvangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie tions. at the Alamo Draft House on Slaughter Lane Lane. 282-2586.

Open Mic Night with Jon Burkland- 6-9pm at Hill’s Cafe, 4700 S. Congress, 78745. 8519300.

April 5 - April 20

The Peacemakers- 10pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane.

282-2586.

Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons / Jesse Dayton- 6pm / 9:15pm / 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar. 442-6189.

Open Mic with your host, Garett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W Hwy 290

Tuesday, April 9 Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure & Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser - 7pm The Paramount Theatre 472.5470 info@austintheatre.org Wednesday, April 10

Bon Jovi - 7:30pm “Because We Can – The Tour” Frank Erwin Center 1701 Red River 471-7744 April 11 - April 24 The Importance of Being Earnest - Thursday – Saturday evenings at 7:30pm., Sundays at 2 pm. Mary Moody Northen Theatre St Edward’s University 3001 South Congress Ave 20 Adults Advance ($15 Students, Seniors, SEU Community) $20 at the door Available through the MMNT Box Office, 512.448.8484 Available online at http://www.stedwards.edu/theatre April 12 - April 14 Time - Friday & Saturday @ 8pm / Saturday & Sunday @ 2pm Tapestry Dance Company presents a contemporary rhythm journey in “Time” - A concept and definition of a manmade illusion of control. Rollins Studio Theater Long Center: 701 West Riverside Drive 457.5115

Open Mic Night- at Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 W Highway 290, Free.

Thursdays

Karaoke- at Boomerz Nightclub, 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373.

Dawn Upshaw - 7pm with Stephen Prutsman on the piano. Bates Recital Hall 2420 Robert Dedman Dr 447-6060

New Events

Hats Off to Dr. Seuss! - A celebration of the 75th anniversary of Wednesdays Dr. Seuss’s second book, The 500 No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, Dr. Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Seuss’s never-before-seen hat colHwy. 71 W., Spicewood. lection will be exhibited ART on 5th Gallery (3005 South Lamar 50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 Blvd. visit www.arton5th.com or call Live Music. Senior Activity Center (512) 481-1111 for hours of opera29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. tion and additional information. www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com Friday, April 5 Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Waterloo Ice House, Southpark Meadows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. waterlooicehouse.com.

KGSR Unplugged At The Grove -every Thursday evening through Sept 6th. Join KGSR every Thursday for 23 consecutive weeks at Shady Grove on Barton Springs Road for one of Austin’s longest running free concert series.

and rock band Pearl, a silent auction and other treats to raise funds for this life-changing dog rescue and training project at the state prison in Lockhart. Suggested cover is a new dog toy. Donations will also be accepted. Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 U.S. 290 301-4648

Leo Kottke - doors @7pm With A.J. Croce The Paramount Theatre 472.5470 info@austintheatre.org

Sunday, April 14

Saturday, April 6 Meryl Tankard’s The Oracle (The Rite of Spring) - 8pm Experience this sensual and intense dance work by celebrated choreographer Meryl Tankard. Bass Concert Hall (E. 23rd St. and Robert Dedman Dr. 477-6060 Sunday, April 7 Paws in Prison Benefit Party 3pm - 6pm The afternoon will feature live music from Austin’s blues

Petcasso - 6pm Proceeds from this annual event enable Animal Trustees of Austin to provide affordable veterinary care for the pets of Central Texas, regardless of their owners’ income. AT&T Conference Center www.animaltrustees.org/

Community Clubs & Events Ongoing Events

bring your own lunch. www.arvedacare.com.

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.

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.

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 every Thurs. at noon at Cannoli Joe’s, 4715 Hwy. 290 Wes. More info at 288-8487/ oakhillrotary.org.

Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For infor mation:circlecareademocrats.org.

Toastmasters Groups - Build leadership and communication skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Visitors welcome.

Tejas Toastmasters: 288-7808/ tejastoastmasters.org. Meets every Mon. at 6 pm at IHOP, 1101 S. Mopac. South Austin Toastmasters: meets first and third Tuesday at noon at ACC South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane.

Phone 443-7110 or 288-7808.

Oak Hill Toastmasters: meet every Thursday from 6:45-8pm at Western Hills Church of Christ, 6211 Parkwood Drive. Open to ages 18 & up. 956-494-4809 / oakhill.freetoasthost.biz for more info.

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

The South Austin Christian Women’s Club - sponsors a luncheon with an entertaining program every second Wednesday of the month from 11:30-1pm at Onion Creek Club. For info / reservations and free child care please call 288-4033.

Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team - meets fourth Wednesday of the month at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www.ohnpct.org.

MOMS Club of Austin - Southwest Oaks - Social and support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Meet new friends, and enjoy a guest speaker.

Monthly meeting at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 W Hwy 290. 10am on the last Thursday of every month. For more info, email momsclubswoaks@gmail.com.

Southwest Networking Group (SWING) - meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 482-9026 or 921-4901. Thursdays.

South Austin AARP Chapter 2426 - Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 9:30-11:30am at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Thursdays of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www. southaustinaarp.org.

OHPEN Meeting - (Oak Hill Planning and Environmental Network).

7pm at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor boardroom. All welcome. Every month on second Thursday. For more info call Beki at 658-2599..

OHBPA Meeting - (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association).

Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at 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.

New Events Saturdays, February 16 - May 25 Pond and Garden Seminars 11am and 1pm Check website for additional information on topics and guest speakers, www.pondsandgarden.com FREE rain or shine.

Emerald Gardens 5700 Hwy 290 West 288-5900 Through April 20 Whatever Kitsch Art Premier, Show Me Your Papers - 11 - 8 Mon - Sat Noon - 5 on Sun David Zamora Casas brings eclectic altars and paintings that integrate Latino themes with queer culture, cast in the venerable tradition of protest art. 7101 W Hwy 71 Suite E-9, 2884420. www.whateversmokes.com March - April 10 Oak Hill Artist Celebrates 50 Years of Art - Joan Lawson, accomplished Austin acrylic painter, is showing her work at Cypress Grill, 4404 W William Canon Dr., during restaurant hours through April 10. Joan, who resides in Granada Hills, is displaying a variety of her paintings from early works to present. Her show is called “50/70, Celebrating 50 Years of Art and 70th Birthday.”

Mon. April 1 - Mon.April 15 Free Tax Filing Services - Individuals and families making up to $50,000/year are eligible for free tax preparation at the Community Tax Centers. Community Financial Center, 2600 W. Stassney Lane April 4 - April 7 Fill the Boot Drive - The Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975 in cooperation with the Austin Fire Department will be holding their annual Fill the Boot Drive to benefit the MuscularDystrophy Association. Please take a moment to drop some cash into a boot when you see your area fire fighters Sunday, April 7 Children’s Picnic and Real Food Fair - 1 - 5pm A Free Celebration of Farmers, Gardening, Cooking and First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St. More info: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ events/274084896058713 Toni Tipton-Martin, 512-415-3123 Monday, April 8 The Circle C Area Democrats April meeting - 6:30pm featuring remarks by Gina Hinojosa, vice president of the Austin School Board, on “Fix Our Schools: Prepare Our Kids for the Future.” at Santa Rita Cantina, Slaughter at Escarpment.

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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 ad-

venture with outdoor events such as hiking, camping, biking, road trips and rafting. www.hillcountryoutdoors.com.

Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. Info contact: jeanneffia@ gmail.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

New Events

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

Saturday, April 6 Hill Country Ride for AIDS - 8:30 -12:30 is holding a “Change the World in Just Three Weeks” information and training event on April 6, 2013, three weeks out from the Ride and Run Day April 27. The event takes place at Texas Running Co.,1011 West 5th Street, Suite 110.

Thursday, April 11 When and How to Fertilize - 10am - 12pm ou’ll be taught how to fertilize and be a good steward to your land by avoiding fertilizer runoff. Please bring any soil test you have done in the past few years. Travis County AgriLife Extension Office 1600 B Smith Rd. Registration required at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu or by phone 979-845-2604 Saturday, April 27 Fight for Air Climb 2013 - 7am - 1pm The American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb is an annual fundraiser stair climb to the Frost Bank Tower. Register your team or support a climber at AustinClimb.org! Frost Bank Tower: 401 Congress Ave Website: www.AustinClimb.org 467-6753

Kids Calendar Ongoing Events

New Events

Second Saturdays are for Fami- April 6 - May 11 lies - $7 per family; $5 Member families. Noon-4pm at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@ amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. 512-495-9224 / www. amoa.org.

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Themed stories, songs, and activities. Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. For kids 3 & under & their caregivers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Sing-a-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 472-2499 / ausinkids.org.

The Little Mermaid - 11am and 2pm This original retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic combines modern technologies and the ancient art of storytelling to put a new twist on this well-loved fairy tale. For ages 6 and up.. $14 ZACH’s Whisenhunt Theatre, 512476-0541, x1 Saturday, April 6

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Alissa’s Faith FUNdraiser - Sharon Scott 7pm Isaiah Cruz 8pm Rock Cathedral 9pmNutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 301-4648 $15 donation Sunday, April 7 Sunday Brunch with Mente Clara- Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994

Bob Cheevers & Stephen Doster - 7pm Chisos Grill 12921 Hill Country Blvd, Suite D2-130 263-7353 No Cover Texas Renegade - Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 301-4648 Free

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Tess & Friends Happy Hour 4pm Texas Songwriters Showcase: WC Jamison hostsCasey Hubble - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 Charles Thibodeaux & the Austin Cajun Aces - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 Tuesday, April 9

Saturday, April 13 Psychic Cowboys - 9pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 Brennen Leigh - 6pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 2822586 DeAnn Rene - 4pm Jerry Kirk - 6:30pm The Bad Intentions - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318

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by BB Morse - 8pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318 Thursday, April 11

Aladdin - 1:30pm & 4pm Traditional Story ballet of Aladdin created especially for children and audiences of all ages.. Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road Austin, 512-537-7045 $8-$12 Saturday & Sunday April 13 &14 Boats - 2pm & 4pm A story about a sailor called Jof, told by his friend Nic, life-long friends who meet through bizarre circumstances involving a chicken, a deserted island and a sombrero. The play is enacted with puppets, acrobatics, singing and sound effects. Paramount Theatre 713 Congress Ave.

LeeAnn Atherton Band - 7pmMaria’s Taco Express 2529 South Lamar Boulevard 444-0261 Free Saturday, April 6 The Swingsters - 7pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Ln #400 288-9994

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Lisa Hattersly and Trip Trio 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 282-2586 The Texas KGB - 6pm Kem Watts 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-03183

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Gospel Brunch with “The South Austin Gospel Project” - 12pm 2pm Maria’s Taco Express 2529 South Lamar Boulevard 444-0261 Monday, April 15 Tess & Friends Happy Hour 4pm Texas Songwriters Showcase: George Ensle hosts Big John Mills - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. 264-0318

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Car Review

2013 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe V6

By T. Q. Jones

As we’ve noted in the past, auto When we first got interested in cars the leading imports were from Europe, specifically Great Britain. They were quick, agile (and often fragile) roadsters and sport sedans and were complete opposites from the American cars of the period, which by contrast were lumbering beasts. Japanese cars were an unknown; if we thought of them at all we thought they imported their cars from countries that built really good cars, that is, the United States, and notso-good cars, like England. The idea of the Japanese building anything but copycat junk was ludicrous.

In the late 1950s the Germans began to make some inroads into the American market, which means the already outdated Volkswagen beetle took over the top spot in the hearts and minds of those willing to suffer the slings and arrows of their friends and neighbors by driving anything but an American car. They also took over the top spot in import sales. By the mid-

1960s anyone looking for a small car trundled off to the VW dealer without regard to what else might be available, making it tough on those of us who at the time were peddling marques such as Sunbeam, Triumph and Fiat.

Unbeknownst to us, the Japanese were beginning to make some serious machinery, particularly motorcycles, and by the early 1970s Soichiro Honda was already arguing with his staff over whether to build cars with air-cooled engines or water-cooled engines, an argument he would (fortunately for the future of Honda) lose.

When the first “oil crisis” hit the United States, catching us with a full inventory of two-ton gas guzzlers, the kind of cars Americans had always preferred and would continue to prefer (the best-selling car in 1973 and 1974 was the big Chevrolet, just as it had been for years) briefly lost favor and the Japanese, who built only small cars for a world market, found themselves just as briefly in demand.

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Million Dollar Quartet makes its Austin premiere at Bass Concert Hall Texas Performing Arts and Broadway Across America – Austin present TonyŽ Award winning musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET from April 9 – 14, at Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman. Tickets are available at the Bass Concert Hall box office, all Texas Box Office Outlets, by phone at (512) 477-6060 or online at BroadwayinAustin.com.

The international TonyŽ Award Winning musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set on December 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll� who was responsible for launching the careers of each icon, brought the four legendary musicians together at the Sun Records storefront studio in Memphis for the first and only time. The resulting evening became known as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions in history.

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Rounding out the company is: Katie Barton, Austin Cook, Scott Moreau, John Michael Presney, David Sonneborn, and Billy Woodward.

Ben Goddard is appearing with the permission of Actors’ Equity Association. The Producers grate-

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The show is directed by Eric Schaeffer and features a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux.

The design team includes: Derek McLane (scenic design), Howell Binkley (lighting design), Jane Greenwood (costume design), Kai Harada (sound design) and Chuck Mead (musical arrangements and supervision).

Benjamin Goddard is appearing with the permission of Actors’ Equity Association. The Producers gratefully acknowledge Actors’ Equity Association for its assistance of this production.

When the Broadway production Continued on page 23

The National Tour of Million Dollar Quartet. Photo: Paul Natkin

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Gazette Sports: AVTUJO t BPXJF t Crockett Student Athlete Spotlight sponsored by Oak Hill Body & Paint

Bianca Van Vlerah

by Patrick Olson

The Crockett girls’ soccer team made the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.

Another playoff year for Crockett

by Patrick Olson Although many players were hurt during the season, the Crockett girls’ soccer team made the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. “It was rough,” coach Ruben Botello said. “The kids came through. They got it together.” Cedar Park cruised to a 9-0 victory over the brown and gold crew in the first round of the postseason.

The Lady Cougars played the entire 2013 campaign without Stephanie Rodriguez who led the team last year with 22 goals. Rodriguez sustained an ACL injury over the summer,

while senior defensive captain Jordan Leach suffered a concussion during the third game of the year and missed the remainder of the season.

Sophomore Emily Guillen also had a concussion and Annahi Aviles was out of action for five games with a knee injury.

The turning point for Botello’s warriors occurred when Crockett faced a formidable foe in Ann Richards.

“We had six starters out,” the coach explained. “They are a strong team and we beat them 2-1. The girls played their hearts out. We focused on the skills the other players had

and we made adjustments with our attack and with the defense. We gained confidence from that game.”

Seniors Jarely Salinas and Rose Santillan picked up the slack offensively for Botello. “Jarely was reliable offensively and Rose scored critical goals at critical times,” said the coach. The Lady Cougar defense remained strong with center mid-fielder delivering aggressive play and leading with exceptional passing. Five freshman earned considerable time on the field led by Mystee Altes who earned newcomer of the year honors in District 26-4A.

Maroons’ errors costly in loss to Chaps

by Patrick Olson Miscues in the field proved costly for the Maroons, as Westlake topped Austin High 10-5 at Burger Field Thursday. “We didn’t play defense very well,” coach Glenn Bacak aptly stated. “We gave them a bunch of runs and you can’t do that.” Five Maroon errors overall in the game, including two in the third inning, helped the Chaps put multiple runs on the board.

Austin High (12-7, 3-3) built an early 3-1 advantage in the bottom of the first frame. Mitch Matthews single to centerfield with two outs and Nicholas Perez drew a base on

balls. An infield single by Andrew Pate scored Matthews and moved Perez to the corner. Perez then scored on a Westlake (17-7, 5-1) throwing error and Juan Thompson, pinch running for Pate, crossed the plate following a double to center by James Rodman.

The Chaps moved in front 6-3 with runs in the third and fourth innings before Austin High responded with a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth.

Haden Hunt walked to initiate the rally and later scored on a Richard Cunningham hard hit ground ball single to center. A sacrifice fly to right by Pate plated Cunningham.

Westlake added four insurance runs in the top of the seventh. Austin High now battles Lake Travis Thursday at Burger with first pitch set to be thrown at 5 p.m. “We’re going to try and get the taste of the last game out of our mouth,” the Austin High coach added. “I think we can compete with anybody.” Pasqual Perez may take the mound for the Maroons after the 6’1” right-handed starter threw a one-hitter striking out eleven Cavaliers in the previous encounter with Lake Travis. “We’ll see how he feels,” Bacak said.

Batting leadoff, Bianca Van Vlerah often ignites the offensive attack for the Bowie softball team.

“Bianca is a leader on our team,” coach Cathie Johnson-Landers said. “She leads us in stolen bases and she works each day to get better at practice.” The positive vibes Bianca exudes helped the Lady Dawgs top Westlake recently to earn a tie for first place in district.

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Bianca Van Vlerah

Haden Hunt

by Patrick Olson As the Austin High baseball team makes a run toward qualifying for the playoffs, Haden Hunt has returned to the lineup to provide speed on the base paths. “Haden is a leader on our team,” said coach Glenn Bacak. “He does everything you ask him to do and he dives, runs and works real hard in practice.” Haden suffered a hamstring injury during a dash to first base in a game versus Waco Midway.

Now back to full speed, the speedy outfielder stole second base in a recent 10-5 loss to Westlake.

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basketball and ran track. Van Vlerah played softball, basketball, volleyball and ran track as a freshman at Bowie before concentrating specifically on softball as a sophomore. She played second base until her senior year when a move to shortstop became necessary when friend Maddie Lionberger graduated and left for Georgia Tech. “We were constantly talking in practice,� Bianca added. “I want to be just as good as her.�

AQR (Advanced Quantitative Reasoning) instructor Mrs. Flick is Bianca’s favorite teacher at Bowie. “I learn the most in her class,� Van Vlerah noted. “She’s a really good teacher.� Bianca’s fondest athletic memory at Bowie occurred when she hit her first career home run against Westlake. Close friend and cousin Blaire Luna provides a positive influence for Van Vlerah. “She always pushes me to achieve my goals,� Bianca added.

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he also played wide receiver for the Cougar football team. Upon arriving at Austin High, Hunt sustained a broken arm playing baseball as a freshman, and fully recovered in time for his junior season on the varsity. Last year he worked as a designated hitter for the first half of the season before settling in left field. His favorite athletic moment

occurred last year when the Maroons beat first place Anderson with a late run.

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The youngest of three children born to Diane and Trent Hunt, Haden has important advice for younger pupils aspiring to play varsity sports in high school. “Put your family first, your faith second and then academics and your teammates,� he stated. “Sports and academics go hand in hand because if you don’t pass, you don’t play.�

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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

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

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

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

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!

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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.

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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 Everyone welcome www.MeditationInAustin.org 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745 (off Manchaca) 512-916-4444

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

Hill Country Baptist Church 6902 Scenic Brook Dr. 78736 Church office: 288-1372 Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worship: 11 am Worship, Music & Prayer Visitors are welcome!

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

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.

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

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 Berkeley United Methodist Church 2407 Berkeley Ave. (1 block north of W. Cannon between Westgate & Manchaca Rd.) 447-6633 www.berkeleyumc.org Rev. Jeanne Devine Services: 8:30am, 10:50am Sunday School: 9:40am (classes from nursery to retirees) Child Care Center 443-3509 Infants, toddlers, preschool and after-school care hrs: 7am to 6pm Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. Pam Sheffield, and Rev. Stella Burkhalter Services: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at 11:15 service) 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

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

LifeAustin 8901 W Hwy 71 78735 Phone: 512-220-6383 Lead Pastor: Randy Phillips

Sun. Services: 9 am Celebration Service, 11 am Celebration Service 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.

Southwest Hills Community Church 7416 Hwy 71 W, 78735 288-8000 Services: 9:30 and 11 am Children’s Ministry: 9:30 and 11 am CRAVE Ministry: Middle/High School 6 pm www.shcc.net info@shcc.net SHCC exists to create environments to help people Love God, fully Follow Christ and Serve Others Unity Church of Austin 5501Hwy 290 West, 78735 (512) 892-3000 unity@unitychurchaustin.org Rev. Analea Rawson 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 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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Applications for a plan amendment and zoning change have been received for property located at 6110 Hill Forest Drive within the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan (East Oak Hill). The applicant has requested a change in the future land use map (FLUM) from     SINGLE FAMILY to HIGHER DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY. The applicant has requested to change the zoning from SF-3- NP (Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan) to SF-5-CO-NP (Urban Family Residence-Conditional Overlay -Neighborhood Plan). The conditional overlay is for a maximum of 8 dwelling units and 2000 car trips a day.

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GwenSantiago is executive director of the Texas Association of School Business Officials. She has decades of experience in school finance, including being the chief financial officer of one of the largest school districts in Texas.

Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 pm Austin Community College, Pinnacle Campus, 10th floor The Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) is an umbrella group of Southwest Austin neighborhood associations who meet regularly to promote positive change and provide an advocate force for Southwest Austin.

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impact was the fact that Henric’s house was not covered by insurance.

For those who didn’t experience the tragic fire, it may be difficult to imagine such a scene while driving along the winding Scenic Brook hills on yet another sunny day in April, two years later. The neighborhood is just about done with rebuilding and Lilly Henric’s house, reconstructed from the ground up with the help of many new friends, is standing once again.

A volunteer re-building effort that was started by Henric’s neighbors— some worked through searing 100 degree summer heat—culminated in Henric moving back into her rebuilt home last year. Money raised by the Oak Hill Wildfire Relief Committee (residents of South Windmill Run and Scenic Brook neighborhoods) not only went into Henric’s house, but was also distributed to other neighbors devastated by the fire.

Last April, on the one-year anniversary of the fire, a group of residents launched the beginning stages of what will symbolize the spirit of the fire survivors and the friends and neighbors that rallied around them in their time of need. “The Phoenix Rising,” a six by ten foot wall adorned with painted ceramic tiles decorated by Oak Hill residents, Austin students and police and fire departments, will be unveiled

at Windmill Run Park at a May 5 dedication ceremony.

Keep Austin Beautiful wrote a $2,500 grant for the project and Westar Construction donated the concrete. Fayez Kazi of Civiltude Engineers and Planners donated the plans and schematics for the wall.

“It’s going to be a permanent reminder of how wonderful people are after a destructive kind of element like fire,” said Kathy Morgan, one of the lead artists working on the project. “It brought a lot of tragedy to the neighborhood but what’s really awesome is how we now have a bunch of new friends. They live in our hearts.”

Morgan, an Oak Hill resident since 1997, said neighbors helping one another in the aftermath of destruction had a profound impact on the community.

“I think it became apparent that people without insurance had more than they thought they did. At first I think it must feel empty and devastating and hollow and you don’t have anything, but I think over the months Lilly began to realize what she gained,” Morgan said. “I know that all of us who helped gained a lot because we have increased friends and neighborhood togetherness and I think that Lilly realized that she didn’t need the corporations and the insurance companies to help rebuild—we just needed each other.

That was really a beautiful thing.”

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Henric, who also serves as a lead artist on the project, said she hopes the monument serves as a reminder of the kindness shown to her and fellow victims of the fire.

“It’s not so much remembering the trauma, but rather how in bad times people do lend a hand, people do care about each other and show it—because sometimes you forget,” Henric said. “I hope it brings a smile to everybody, remembering the good that came out of that incident.”

Wanda Montemayor, an art therapist and school counselor, said Morgan came to her because of her work on a mosaic mural at the Deep Eddy pool.

“It started out as an idea of how can you keep their items and their spirits,” Montemayor said. “They wanted to take the images and the belongings of the people and I said well, ‘how can we translate that into something that’s more lasting?’”

Montemayor listened to the stories and ideas of the fire victims and the design for the mosaic began taking shape.

“From there it’s blood, sweat and tears and dedication and weekend workshops over and over making tiles,” Montemayor said.

Participants were encouraged to design tiles that expressed their emotions throughout the fire and in the weeks and months after.

Henric’s tile features a house with wide, fearing eyes, representing her reaction during the fire destruction of April 17, 2011.

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“It’s going to be a permanent reminder of how wonderful people are after a destructive kind of element like fire.” — Kathy Morgan, one of the lead artists working on the project.

Justice, an Oak Hill resident and artist. “At first they’re intimidated by the art but then once they sit down and start making it the story starts flowing.”

Justice was potting flowers in her yard the day of the fire. Within moments, the sky turned orange and started raining ash.

“It didn’t look like our house was going to survive,” Justice said. “The fireman told us that we were about 10 minutes from all of this being gone.”

Morgan said she also feared the worse.

“The last thing I did before I left this house is I kissed the door goodbye and said thank you for protecting us,” Morgan said. “I really felt like I was saying goodbye.”

Even though her house survived, Morgan said the fear and uneasiness has yet to subside.

“We have fire boxes now,” Morgan said, referring to a box of possessions to save in the event of a fire. “When we went to Savannah a few weeks ago for spring break we told the person if something happens to our house we have the fire box to take now.”

Henric said the painful loss of her

home and belongings resulted in lifelong friendships with neighbors, such as Kathy Morgan.

“Kathy was one of the first people that showed up at my house,” Henric said. “Everything was just such a mess and she was in here pulling out things—the muddy, God-awful carpeting. That was my first contact with her, pulling carpet out of the house.”

If “The Phoenix Rising” represents Oak Hill’s regeneration in the aftermath of destruction, Henric is a living example.

“In the first few days I felt like the world had ended. When you’re my age you kind of weed things out of your life and what you have left is what’s really meaningful to you. To have all of that in a pile of ashes and muck, it’s just devastating,” Henric said. “To be able to be in my house again thanks to Kathy’s efforts and the community, and be able to give a little bit back of all that was given to me is just a soul-saver.

“The year of rebuilding and the demolition and the efforts that went into getting my house back, I cherish it.”

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26 ...Oak Hill Gazette

April 4 - April 17, 2013

Workman files bills to gut SOS, loosen tree protections Continued from p. 1

2010 the Heritage Tree ordinance was passed, making it difficult to remove heritage trees with diameters of 24 inches or more. Many embraced the new law, while others felt the ordinance was too restrictive.

Rick Perkins of Granada Hills told the Gazette, “Many people saw the expanded Heritage Tree Ordinance as an over-reaching regulation by the City of Austin. It requires a City Council hearing to cut down a large diameter oak tree, which could have been handled in a less authoritarian method. The modified Heritage Tree Ordinance did not pass ‘the smell test’ when City Council approved it.”

Clearly Rep. Workman agreed.

His bill, HB 1858, would allow a property owner to remove any tree

believed by that owner to pose a fire risk.

As a former firefighter, Austin City Councilman Mike Martinez knows a thing or two about fire danger. He told the Gazette: “No one takes mitigating fire risk more seriously than I do. As a former firefighter, and an elected official who saw the damage from the fires in and around Travis County in the last several years, I believe that our connected communities in Travis and surrounding counties must have a comprehensive, coordinated approach to reducing the risk of fire in the wildland urban interface.”

However, Councilman Martinez sees a flaw in HB 1858. He said, “...

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Scenic Brook area resident Carol Cespedes lost her home to the Pinnacle Fire in 2011. She told the Gazette: “Bill 1858 causes me to wonder what world Rep. Workman is living in. The world where I live needs stronger fire prevention codes that require owners to remove vegetation and debris that is a hazard to public safety. We have lived with the build-up of fire danger on undeveloped property because there is no way for the city or county to force a property owner to remove them. That’s the problem our neighborhood is working on.”

She said, “Workman’s bill … seems to create a loophole in some unnamed municipal code (such as those protecting heritage trees) so that an owner can simply declare a tree to be a fire hazard and get rid of it—without even filing a notice much less getting a permit for removal. Watch out, oak trees!”

Tom Thayer lives in the same area.

He said: “The bill may not be so bad if it is limited to only fire control measures, but it seems to go a little far in that it limits any regulations requiring notice. I could see it being abused—any inconvenient large tree removed could be justified as ‘fire control,’ and I think there could be reasonable regulations controlling this from a city or county.”

John Joseph supports HB 1858.

Joseph is a director with the Coats Rose law firm and heads the Real Estate, Land Use, Government Affairs and Banking Law section. He told the Gazette: “I support this bill. It is just plain common sense that one would be able to remove vegetation around one’s home or property that poses a threat of fire. I am a strong property rights advocate and see this as a very good step toward returning to the property owner control over one’s property and affirmatively recognizing the right of the property owner to take proactive steps to protect that property without burdensome and confiscatory governmental regulations.”

But resident Beki Halpin pointed out: “Our mature trees are worth their weight in gold in what they give back to our city. Many aspects of private property are mitigated for the common good. For example, rights of way must be given for all sorts of

utilities; property owners are limited in how close to their neighbors they can erect a building; and everyone must keep his or her property in a clean and sanitary condition. All of these limit private property rights for the common good. Requiring property owners to retain mature trees for the common good is reasonable and in these days and times a good way to help counter the hot, dry, polluted conditions we are enduring.”

The bill was scheduled for public hearing this week in the House Business and Industry committee.

House Bill 3087 requires that any law requiring a landowner to leave more than 50 percent of the property in a natural or undeveloped state require the consent of the owner or exercise of eminent domain requiring fair and reasonable compensation to the landowner.

Much of the property in Oak Hill is subject to the SOS ordinance: “In order to prevent pollution, impervious cover for all such development shall be limited to a maximum of 15 percent in the entire recharge zone, 20 percent of the contributing zone within the Barton Creek watershed, and 25 percent in the remainder of the contributing zone.”

Austin Independent School District (AISD) officials have said that purchasing property for a high school in Southwest Austin is difficult because of this restriction. AISD Board Member Robert Schneider told the Gazette that any change to the law would not initially affect AISD because of a city agreement. He said, “AISD has a Land Development Agreement (LDA) with the City that controls how we develop property when we build a school. The LDA controls just about everything to do with a property the district develops from the impervious cover restrictions to height of buildings. Since the LDA is with the City, the bills that are currently in the legislative process will not have a direct immediate impact on AISD as the LDA with the City would have to be renegotiated in some way.”

Schneider said it is not clear if the bill would help AISD develop properties in Southwest Austin. He said, “If the bills by Rep. Workman are passed one would think that the district would be in a better position to develop properties for educational purposes. Since the City controls the development process, though, it will be difficult to predict exactly what development rights will be available to the district that we do not have now.”

Joseph said of HB 3087, “I enthusiastically support this legislation

and commend Rep. Workman for his uncommon leadership in this regard. For years cities and counties, in my opinion, have been placing undue and illegally disproportionate obligations on individual property owners. There is a concept in the law called rough proportionality which, simply put, says that a government may not require a developer/owner to contribute money or require the conveyance of property or other thing of value for public infrastructure without first making a determination that the proposed development will have a roughly proportionate impact on the public infrastructure.”

He added, “In addition, if water quality is important to the public then the public, as a whole, should pay for it through taxes or fees and the burden should not be placed solely on the property owner or developer.”

However, some expressed dismay that the state should try to usurp the authority of local municipalities.

Thayer said, “The bill is terrible Austin-bashing legislation that limits democratically elected officials in cities and counties from planning for and managing growth. It is disappointing that Rep. Workman doesn’t believe in local control of these issues and thinks the Legislature knows best how each city plans for growth.”

Added Halpin, “As Austin grows like gangbusters we are facing problems of increasing severe heat, too little water and deteriorating air quality. We should be working to do everything we can to minimize these problems, but Paul Workman’s proposed bills, if passed, will likely make them worse.”

Local resident Ralph Lake said, “I do not believe that Paul Workman is representing most of the liberal side of Austin. He seems to be pro-developer and definitely following the GOP party line favoring growth at any cost to the environment and the principles that make Austin a special place to live. He is not acting on our behalf.”

Halpin said, “Austin has given a lot of thought to protecting its watersheds and aquifers. Going forward, we will need every bit of clean water we can get for the citizens of Austin and central Texas to drink and use.

The ordinances Austin has put in effect to protect our water are an appropriate way to balance growth with our need to protect our water sources. These ordinances obviously have not impeded growth substantially since Austin is one of the fastest Continued on back page

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April 4-April 17, 2013 ... 27

Bowie Band chosen to perform in London New Year’s Day Parade Continued from page 1 honor is in recognition of their hard work.”

The event features more than 10,000 performers from all over the world.

According to the event’s Dan Kirkby, an international panel recommended Bowie’s participation. “It will be the time of their lives,” he told the Gazette.

Robert Bone, executive director of the parade, invited people to “like” the event on facebook: http://www. facebook.com/Lnydp?fref=ts.

Assistant Director Stephen Howard said one thing was sure: “We won’t be going there by bus.”

Shuttlesworth said the band’s instruments would be shipped in a huge container that will arrive in London before the band. “Once we get there via two flights, our instruments will be there waiting on us,” she said.

The band—and family members— have more than a year to raise funds for the trip.

Several of Bowie’s bands entertained the crowd before and after the announcement.

Photo: From left to right: Stephen Howard, The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Duncan Sandys, Kim Shuttlesworth, Larry Britton, Amy Suggs, Joey Powell and Ryan Thomas. Below: Blaine Peters, Josh Stout and Laura Bily perform at the announcement assembly.

Juliana Ison and Kaci French perform. Below: Mary Henson and Morgan Paiga.

Robert Bone, Executive Director of the London New Year’s Day Parade speaks to the crowd at Bowie.

28 ...Oak Hill Gazette

April 4 - April 17, 2013

Workman files bills Continued from p. 26

growing cities in the nation. Cities and counties should be able to make local decisions about the important issues like water quality and should not have the state come in like big brother to effectively forbid it.”

The bill was referred to the House Land and Resource Management committee on March 19.

Austin has had a Project Duration Ordinance that gave building permits an expiration date of three years if no significant progress was made.

Rep. Workman introduced HB 3091 to force Austin to comply with the state requirement of five years.

Last week the Austin City Council voted to repeal the ordinance, but Councilman Martinez disagrees with the introduced bill. He said, “Anyone who loves Austin and the surrounding areas knows that our community is beautiful and ecologically fragile. Austin has spent many years developing land use laws that have been publicly vetted and correspond with public votes—a process that continues to evolve as we work to provide regulations that are consistent with state law and best protect our community. I cannot support state law that limits our ability to provide protections for our environment through the land use process that we enjoy as a home rule city or legislation that makes cities liable for damages and attorney’s fees as a result of development disputes.”

He added, “While not everyone is happy with how Austin does business, and I know we have some changes that we need to make, those changes are best left to local officials who have been put in public office to make these decisions.”

Joseph supports HB 3091, explaining, “Since the inception of Chap 245 of the Local Government Code by the legislature, local governments have tried to find ways to avoid

proper enactment of the law. This bill seeks to prevent municipalities from overreaching their authority and provides individuals with remedies if a local government refuses to comply with state law.”

Rep. Workman, along with more than 60 of his colleagues, has co-authored House Bill 553, “relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.”

The senseless murder of 20 first-graders and 6 adults in Newtown, Connecticut, last December has brought potential gun controls to the forefront of the federal government.

In a January 18 press release, Rep. Workman said, “Texas has a long and proud history of responsible gun ownership, sportsmanship, and upholding its citizens’ right to self-defense. It is incumbent for us as legislators to protect the rights of Texans from Washington overreach, and I am proud to join my colleagues in doing just that.”

Workman’s bill would actually make it a crime for Texans to obey federal gun control laws.

Oak Hill resident Paul Robbins said, “Since federal legislation overrides state legislation, there is no way it can be legally valid if passed. It is kind of ironic that Workman can use state legislation to override local governments, but not tolerate the same thing when federal legislation trumps state law.”

Thayer added, “The bill is just silly as it would have no bearing on any federal legislation and only federal courts could restrict any federal gun control legislation. Regardless of your opinion on gun control measures, this bill is a waste of time.”

The House Select Federalism and Fiscal Responsibility committee may have agreed. The bill was left pending on March 13.

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