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This section is recyclable 4 Austin American-StatesmanNeighbor Thursday, January 9, 1992 Air Force seeking advice on transition for personnel SoutH Austin neighborhood officer working to form advisory council Toys buried in benches at Galindo Continued from Page 1 of the benches, the concrete seat of the bench bears the simulated paw prints of a grizzly bear, the school's mascot. Twenty four kindergarten through fifth-grade students, who received academic honors during the second six-weeks grading period, had the honor of making the paw prints. Galindo Principal Joe Dan Mills said he wanted the benches built during the daytime so the students could get an opportunity to see the benches being constucted. The benches were built during the week of Dec. 2 Freddy Cervantez, a 9-year-old fourth-grader, said he felt good about participating in the project.

"It was fun to put the paw print because when I grow up it might still be there, and I could come see it every day." Continued from Page 1 reading skills. Behr cited the neighborhood's perceived apathy as another priority. "I want to get them to get out and become interested and realize that they can do something about the problems that exist in their neighborhood and that they are not powerless," Behr said. He said there are a number of local, state and federal agencies that are willing to assist residents. "These are not just maybe drug problems or gang problems," Behr said.

"They involve other problems like housing, dirty or filthy vacant lots, or abandoned vehicles." In 21 years as a law enforcement official 18 with the Austin Police Department Behr has worked in the narcotics, patrol, fugitive, recruiting, and building security divisions for the police department. He said he wouldn't mind his current job being his last, and he plans on working "as hard as I can transition program can be illustrated by the number of participants who have left the service and returned to take part in the employer panel discussions as personnel managers for government agencies or private companies. "They are coming back and sharing their experiences," said Kieffer. The workshops cover such topics as personal appraisal, career decisions, application procedures, interviews, responding to job offers, and how to use veterans' benefits and other assistance programs. She also said follow-up workshops are held each week to make sure that seminar graduates are having success with job searches.

There is also a job club that meets weekly at the center to provide employment leads and offer additional job search skills. Companies such as Lockheed, Tracor, Texas Instruments and other firms that hold defense contracts have taken part in the seminars, but Randall said he would like to see other companies such as those in transportation and communication take part in the employer panels. The companies may not be hiring in the Austin area, but may have openings at other sites across the country, he said. "We hope to have more employers participate," he said. "More of them are hearing about us through the grapevine, and hopefully we will get some who are actually recruiting." Western Trails traffic study may cool dispute Continued from Pago 1 verse groups of people, he said.

Kieffer said the downsizing of the Air Force and the closing of Bergstrom could create a work force ranging in age from 28 to 30 years. "I think a lot of people who have been in the service from six to 10 years are going to look at taking the incentives and getting out," she said. Incentive packages are being offered to certain service members who have between six and 20 years in the military. Employment seminars were held in October, November and December at the base's Family Support Center. Reservations are required, and enrollment has been at capacity each month except December, when a base readiness exercise cut into attendance.

Many of those who missed the December class have signed up for the January session, which starts Tuesday. After next week, the next scheduled seminars will start on Feb. 11 and March 17. Kieffer said the classes may expand to twice monthly in March or April, as more Bergstrom personnel decide to retire or take advantage of voluntary separation benefits, which offer annual payments for a period twice as long as a member's total service. The seminars are free, and most commanders agree to let their personnel off work to attend.

Spouses are also encouraged to attend. Kieffer said the success of the Religion notes Great Hills Wednesday through Feb. 26 is recruiting time for additional Sunday school leadership. 10500 Jollyville Road. 343-7763.

Highland Park Pre-school Sing-Song is at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. There are six spaces available on the bus for the March 15-21 ski trip. 5206 Balcones Drive. 453-6603.

Sweet Home of Round Rock Sweet Home Baptist Church has extended Its ministry to Round Rock. Services are at 8 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Sundays. 800 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock.

255-3523. Diocese of Austin Charles Baker will perform a two-act play titled Damlen at 7 p.m. today at St. Ignatius Parish, 126 W. Oltorf and at 7 p.m.

Monday at Sacred Heart Parish, 5909 Relcher Drive. An Introductory session to Natural Family Planning will be given at 10 a.m. Saturday at the NFP Center, 2026 Guadalupe St. The annual diocesan priests' retreat Is Monday through Jan. 17 at Holy Name Retreat Center in Houston.

Check-in is from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday. Cost is $165. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Monday with the retreat beginning thereafter.

To register call the Rev. John McCaffrey at (409) 822-2721 or Rev. Dean Wilhelm at 258-1161. The Southwest Liturgical Conference meets Wednesday through Jan. 18 at Adam's Mark in Houston.

John J. Scully of Galway, Ireland, will be walking through Austin as part of his journey across the United States to raise funds for needy children. The five-mile walk in Austin will be at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 25 at St.

Edward's University track field. For donation Information, call the Youth Office or the Office of Education at 873-7771 or call Joe O'Connor at 282-4959. 1600 Congress Ave. 476-4888. Congregation Beth Israel A special Torah reading service will be included In the regular sabbath "Obviously, that's not where our boundaries end," Behr said.

"It's also becoming involved in the community, helping people and working with them." Behr said the neighborhood policing concept used or adopted by police departments in Houston, New York and other cities including Austin i is not a new 11 "It's. actually going back to the old concepts of policing," he said, the officer was walking the tjeat and. he knew each and every one on his beat. Whether they worked there or they were shop owners, he knew who they were." Behr said even though a neighborhood officer has been assigned, the gang liaison unit will still share an office with Behij and work on gang activities in the area. 'The neighborhood center's hours are as followM Monday, 8 to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, vednesday and Friday, 10 to 6 p.m,; and Thursday, 11 to 7 p.m.

Senior; Officer Behr or the gang liaison" unit can be reached at 448-0408. opponents and supporters of the design in the summer. Hank Einck, neighborhood association president, called the study "a step in the right direction" in the effort to solve traffic problems in the neighborhood. "We're anxiously waiting to see what solution! the city can come up with," Einck said. Dillard said he appreciated the city's effort to dissolve, frictions over the But not everyone thinks the study is a good idea.

Virgil Waggoner, a member of the executive board of the civic club, criticized the attempt to decrease "pass-through" traffic in the Western Trails area. "Just because I live on a street doesn't mean I own it, and that organize lake cleanups. Beginners are welcome. 447-8366. Austin Newcomers Club: The group meets for lunch and a program at 11:30 a.m.

today at the Austin Country Club, 4408 Long Champ Drive. Jackie Jordan-Davis, executive director of the Volunteer Center, will talk about volunteer opportunities In Austin. The fee is $12 for lunch and $13.50 for bridge and lunch. Reservations by Saturday 338-4337. Star Trek Austin Regulars: The group will meet at 7 p.m.

Call for site. 389-1710. FRIDAY Austin Retired Teachers Association: The group meets at 9:30 a.m. for fellowship and 10 a.m. for a program at the First Baptist Church, 901 Trinity.

A representative from the State Insurance Board will speak about "Long Term Care Insurance." 452-3186. SATURDAY United People for Better Nursing Home Care: The group, a non-profit organization, will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. at the A.G.E. building at 3710 Cedar St. 452-8424.

SUNDAY Volkswagen Club: The club will meet at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Sirloin Stockade, 8828 Research Blvd. 835-5795. MONDAY Central Texaa Ballooning: The group, for anyone interested In working with and promoting hot air ballooning, meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Magic Time Machine, 600 E.

Riverside Drive. 479-9421. Association for Children for the Enforcement of Child Support: The group will meet at 7 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church, 6100 Berkman Drive. Child care is available.

452-0807. TUESDAY Austin Skiers: The group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Guest Quarters Hotel at 303 W. 15th St. Oshman's Sports will give a presentation on care and maintenance of ski equipment.

Admission is $3. Austin Windsurf Club: The group will meet at Olive's Gourmet Pizza, 1112 W. Sixth St. 320-0917. WEDNESDAY Single Professionals Association: The group holds a mixer from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

in the Shoreline Grill of the Four Seasons Radisson Plaza Hotel, 700 San Jacinto. The cover is $3. Free hotel parking Is provided. 892-5179, 258-2262, 258-2288. Xeriscape Garden Club: The group will meet at 7:30 p.m.

at the Austin Area Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Road. Wednesday Morning Music Club: The group will meet at 10 a.m. at the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Building, 2312 San Gabriel. Members of the group will present a book review and perform compositions. 477-8358.

to make it perhaps the very best job that I have ever had." Behr said as a neighborhood officer he is more than just a police officer, he is also a friend to call upon when needed. His other duties including helping to obtain a driver's license or pay a ticket, cleaning up graffiti and finding city and state services that can help with solutions to problems. A husband of 23 years and the father of three adult children, Behr said he enjoys working with people and being involved in community affairs. "Certainly I have some of the concerns that these people have," Behr said. "I like to live in a safe neighborhood, a clean neighborhood and not have to worry about the barking dog next door or so-meone'e trash coming open or maybe a landlord not being interested in problems in the house." Behr said years ago, if you asked the police department what its job was, most officers would reply "arresting crooks." Transportation to remove the Victory DrivePack Saddle Pass connection from the freeway design.

Group members, who presented a petition to the state transportation department, complained that motorists travel through their neighborhood to avoid heavy traffic at major intersections in the Ben White area. The heavy use of the connection poses a safety hazard to residents who live in the area, association members have said. i The request that the connection be closed prompted opposition from the South Austin Civic Club and others who say the connection is needed to provide adequate access to businesses and schools in the Ben White area. Toth offered to mediate between JAN. 16 Basic Bicycle Conditioning: Terry Wittenburg, a professional cyclist, will provide Information on proper bicycle set-up, basic bicycling techniques and how to plan an individual training program at 7 p.m.

at 1112 N. Lamar Blvd. 474-2395. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: St. David's Women's Health Program will offer a seminar by Dr.

Stephen Utts on irritable bowel syndrome from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. David's, 919 E. 32nd St. 397-4200.

ONGOING Jung Society Classes: The Jung Society will offer classes in January at 5555 N. Lamar Building Suite 106, including meditation, journal writing, living with death and dying, the Feminist Tarot, psychology and Interpretation of dreams and ritual making for women. 458-1108. Austin Parks and Recreation Karate Classes: Karate classes including American karate for adults, American karate for ages 6-12, after-school karate for ages 6-12 and Shotokan traditional karate will be offered at the Austin Recreation Center, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd. in January.

476-5662. Austin Parks and Recreation Dance Classes: Dance classes include ballet for ages 3-8, toddler movement, preschool movement for ages 3-5, dance classes for ages 5-7, dance classes for ages 8 and up at Austin Recreation Center, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd. 476-5662. Austin Parks and Recreation Ice Skating: Ice skating classes will be offered for ages 3-5, ages 6-15 and adults. 476-5662.

Auatin Parks and Recreation Programs: A preschool enrichment program for ages 3-5 and an after-school program for ages 6-12 will be at the Austin Recreation Center, 1301 Shoal Creek in January. 476-5662. Dougherty Arts Center Classes: Classes at 1110 Barton Springs Road include an Introduction to the visual and performing arts for preschoolers; acting, flamenco dancing and oil painting for ages 9-12; ballet, puppetry and voice for ages 6-8; a cartooning class for ages 9-12; silkscreen, wheel throwing and metal sculpture for ages 13-18 and acting, elements in design, techniques of stained glass, watercolor, African dance and tai chi for adults. 397-1456. Seton Good Health School: Seton Good Health School offers classes in Central, Southwest and Northwest Austin in aerobics, prenatal exercise, box stepping, body sculpting, tai chi, yoga, swimming, back care, parenting, cooking, smoking cessation, massage, CPR, stress, money management, weight control, coping with Infertility, overcoming perfectionism and fears of public speaking during January.

323-1111. 3 TODAY Auatin Paddling Club: The club meets to plan adventures and service at 8 p.m. Friday Sabbath services continue at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Israeli folk dancing resumes from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. Cost is $2. 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd. 454-6806. Christ LifeLlght meets at 10 a.m.

today, at 7 p.m. Monday and at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. The Firm Believer Aerobics group meets at 6 p.m. tonight, at 9 a.m.

Saturday and at 6 p.m. Monday. The Board of Elders meets at 7 p.m. today. The Board of Youth meets at 7 p.m.

Sunday. The Under 100 Club meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Women's Study meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Traugotts.

Junior Confirmation is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The choir and the Board of Stewardship meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 300 E.

Monroe St. 442-5844. Faith A seven-week course called "Heart to Christ with a Friend," will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday anc continue weekly until Feb. 25.

The course emphasizes relationship building in a small group setting. 6600 Woodrow Ave. 451-1 116. First English Choir rehearsals have resumed from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays.

For more information on the choirs, contact conductor James Morrow at 444-9115. 30th Street at Whltis Avenue. 478-1933. Hope New classes include a teachers' training class led by Hope School Principal David Glienke and "Lifestyle as Witness" led by Janice Prultt. Lifelight Bible study classes at 7 p.m.

Monday will study the second half of St. John. Register now for the annual Dr. Carl Heckmann seminar planned for 5:30 p.m. Feb.

9. Advance registration cost Is $7. 6414 N. Hampton Drive. 926-8574.

St. Martin A Communion service and installation of the 1992 Church Council will be at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. 606 W. 15th St.

476-6757. HAIRCUTS 200oit PERM SPECIAL 3115 South 1st I 445-3333 fiiiiiisi doesn't mean someone else shouldn't be able to use the street to travel somewhere else," said Waggoner, who has represented the club at meetings to discuss the freeway design with the highway department. "We all pay taxes to put in a street." Transportation department officials plan to begin construction on the 2.3 mile portion of the freeway that includes Victory Drive Pack Saddle Pass sometime in the summer and complete the $40.8 million project within four years, Dillard said. Construction of the project is part of a $300 million plan to upgrade an 18-mile segment of Ben WhiteU.S. 290Texas 71 to a freeway.

SUNDAY Children's Art Show Reception: La Pena will hold a free reception for an art show by first through sixth grade students at Metz Elementary from 6 to 8 p.m. at Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, 211 Congress. 477-6007. TUESDAY ONGOING Hadassah Book Fain Book donations are being accepted to be sold during the Hadassah Book Fair to be held Feb. 17-20 in Highland Mall.

Hadassah is a national women's organization that helps support hospitals in Israel, children's camps, a research center and a community college. To make donations, call 472-7889 or 451-8313. WEDNESDAY AARP Chapter 2426: The group meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dittmar Recreation Center, 1009 Dittmar Lane. WEDNESDAY Fifty-Plus Dance Club: The singles club sponsors dancing to big-band music every Wednesday from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

at the Senior Activity Center, 29th Street and Lamar Boulevard. 442-0646. ONGOING Singles for Christ: Members participate in recreation and sports activities, Bible studies, Christian concerts, conferences and workshops, parenting seminars, community service projects, social activities and weekly programs. 327-9764. MeHHSHdJir ONGOING Retired Volunteers: The Retired Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers ages 60 and older at Austin Harvest to pick up and deliver food, at Austin Nature Center to serve as exhibit monitors for the dinosaur exhibit and at Deaf Services to organize and maintain a library.

Volunteers are also needed to help support families affected by the AIDS virus, at MHMR to supervise arts and crafts, help with weight training and help assemble a directory of services and at Skills Connection to help make cassette tapes for the learning library. 320-5740. Women's Counseling and Resource Center Daytime volunteers with Macintosh computer skills are needed to help raise funds for the 1992 Symposium. The center Is at 2330 Guadalupe. 472-2064.

Pet Protection Network: Volunteers are needed to keep animals until permanent homes can be found. 444-8380. Continued from Page 1 City officials will give results of the study to a committee, com- -posed of opponents and propo-nents of the freeway design and two Austin public works department employees, Toth said. The committee, which Toth formed last summer, will be asked to review the information and to recommend how the dispute should be resolved, Toth said. Administrators with the state transportation department, which is building the freeway, will make the final decision about how the freeway should be designed, said spokesman Randall Dillard.

Friction over the freeway design arose after Western Trails Neighborhood Association members asked the Texas Department of South datebook TODAY Austin Bicycle Forum: Charles Gandy, director of the Texas Bicycle Coalition, will conduct a public forum about the state of bicycling in Austin at 7 p.m. at 1112 N. Lamar Blvd. 474-2395. Children's Prehistoric Creature Class: The Austin Nature Center will offer a class for ages 4-5 called "Prehistoric Pals" from 1 to 3 p.m.

Jan. 9, 16 and 23 at 301 Nature Center Drive. The fee is $21. 327-8181. FRIDAY Dinosaur Flashlight Tour: A flashlight tour of the dinosaur exhibit will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday at 301 Nature Center Drive. The fee is $4. 327-8181. Friday Fitness Workout: The South Austin Medical Center will offer a Friday workout called "The Goal is Fitness" from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 901 W.

Ben White Blvd. The fee is $15. 442-7262. SATURDAY Babies and Beasties: The Austin Nature Center will hold a class for children ages 2-3 and their parents to introduce children to animals from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan.

18 and Jan. 25 at 301 Nature Center Drive. The fee is $15 for three classes and children must be accompanied by an adult. 327-8181. Fossil Hunt: The fossil hunt, for ages 5-6, will explore the hands-on geology exhibit at the Discovery Lab and tour the Dinosaur Exhibit from 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday at 301 Nature Center Drive. The fee Is $10. 327-8181. Standard First Aid: The South Austin Medical Center offers a class In Standard First Aid from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

at 901 W. Ben White Blvd. The fee is $30 and participants will receive First Aid certification. 442-7262. Caring for your Newborn: The South Austin Medical Center will offer a class featuring basic tips In caring for babies during their first two weeks at home from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

at 901 W. Ben White Blvd. The fee Is $8. 442-7262. MONDAY Improving Homo Water Efficiency: The South Austin Medical Center will offer a class on changing habits and installing fixtures to improve water efficiency from 7 to 8 p.m.

at 901 W. Ben White Blvd. The fee is $8. 442-7262. WEDNESDAY Cold Weather Cycling Clinic: George Whalen, REI master technician, will present a session on how to prepare for bicycling In winter at 7 p.m.

at 1112 N. Lamar Blvd. 474-2395. Love Hunger: Recovery from Food Addiction: The class, based on the book by Dr. Sharon Sneed, will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

at 901 W. Ben White Blvd. The fee Is $30 and includes a copy of the book. 442-7262. SMSH SELECIMNIS 4 Pedicures, Highlights, Cdors, Nail and Perms A E3Etflf ELOODC Austin Hair Dots! sen ers.