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nspired by County Court at Law #2 Judge Tim Wright, Justice of the Peace Bill Gravell recently created a Juvenile Substance Abuse Court and named it “The Wright Track.” Gravell says, “I and my staff deal with a large number of cases every day in our court. The law of averages means a large number of them are students in court for drug-related charges; minors in possession of drugs, consumption of illegal substances or truancy. Instead of putting these kids in jail, which can potentially ruin their entire future, we now provide a no-jail time, intensive deferred disposition probation period.” What this means for offenders is a weekly meeting with the court staff and progressing through three major steps of recovery. The requirements include everything from weekly drug testing, counseling with family, community service, and even in-patient rehab. Teens may be sent to Rock Springs, which is the first teen-friendly facility in the area. Gravell says the goal is to help
every child deal with and overcome a substance abuse problem before it becomes a more serious problem and results in criminal charges or adult imprisonment. As the Judge likes to say, “We want to nip it in the bud, or with a Texas flavor, close the gate before the horse runs away.” The Wright Track will include a weekly meeting with an assessment team. Members from Bluebonnet Trails, Juvenile Services, attorneys and case workers will review the week’s progress for each participant to determine status, milestones reached, and steps toward future mitigation. “The whole point,” Judge Gravell says, “is to keep kids out of the prison system by dealing with substance abuse, avoid long-term addiction and prevent them from making adult, liferuining decisions. State facilities are full of people convicted of drug-related crimes. We don’t want to put drug addicts in a place of violence if we can help them first.” The staff at JP3 agree that the goal is to make kids substancefree so they will make great life choices. Judge Gravell says “The court has been a collaborative effort,
and an opportunity made possible through the efforts of the Williamson County Commissioners Court who have expertly managed the resources they are entrusted with.” Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey commented, “The Wright Track is modeled after the adult drug court and it is a great opportunity to address the issue of drug abuse before it escalates to something worse. Judge Wright does this work with adults and we are pleased to be able to address it with children as well.” JP3 has a juvenile docket every Monday and moving forward, the Wright Court will begin at 11am, where offenders and parents will sign a contract to begin the corrective program. Photo: Justice of the Peace Bill Gravell (seated with therapy dog “Lady”) and his staff at JP3 took part in a leadership retreat October 13 at the Schwertner Ranch. Jim Schwertner himself led a discussion on applying the Code of the West in business...e.g., live each day with courage, take pride in your work, do what has to be done, when you make a promise you keep it.
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Tax Statements In The Mail
Property tax statements were mailed October 16th, 2014, according to Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector Deborah M. Hunt. The County Tax Assessor/ Collector’s Office sends out tax bills on behalf of all of the taxing entities in Williamson County. Duplicate statements are not mailed to property owners who have their taxes escrowed by their lender. The Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector has consolidated collections for Round Rock ISD, the City of Round Rock and North Austin MUD. Your 2014 Tax Statement will be a
consolidated tax bill with all of the taxing jurisdictions on one statement. Taxes may be paid by mail, online at www.wilco.org/ tax/ or in person at any of the four county tax offices located at: • Georgetown Tax Office, 904 S. Main St • Round Rock Tax Office, 1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd. • Cedar Park Tax Office, 350 Discovery Blvd • Taylor Tax Office, 412 Vance Street Williamson County, all school districts and the cities of Cedar Park, Florence, Georgetown, Leander and Jarrell offer seniors age 65 and older and disabled persons a tax freeze ceiling. Under the tax freeze ceiling, the tax amounts for these taxing units are frozen for their homesteaded property effective January 1st of the year they qualify. Property owners can benefit from the state’s homestead exemption. Property owners can receive a discount on their property taxes on their primary residence as of January 1 of each year. Anyone who wants to apply online or is unsure whether they already have a homestead exemption on file can look up their status by name, address, or account number on the www.wcad.org web site. If you have a question about any exemptions, contact the Appraisal District at 512-930-3787. Questions about property taxes can be answered on the County Tax Assessor/ Collector’s website at www. wilco.org/tax/ or by all 512943-1603, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For questions concerning property value questions, visit the Williamson Central Appraisal District’s web site at wcad.org.
Animal Shelter Meets No-Kill Goal
All across Georgetown, tails are wagging and purrs are emanating from every
quarter, as the Georgetown Animal Shelter achieved a significant benchmark; a live outcome rate of 90 percent for the 2014 fiscal year, Oct 1, 2013 to Sept 30. This means the shelter met the common standard for nokill status; a euthanasia rate under 10 percent. Animals are euthanized at the shelter only when they are severely sick or injured, or exhibit behavior unsafe to other animals or people. This is the second time the shelter has met the annual no-kill standard. “I’m so proud of our staff and volunteers who work so hard to find good, appropriate homes. We are grateful to the public for adopting,” said Jackie Carey, animal services manager. A near-record number of animals were returned to their owners with 426 returned in fiscal 2014, 438 in fiscal 2013 and 318 in fiscal 2012. That is a 34 percent increase from two years ago. According to Carey, the dramatic increase in animals returned to their owners is probably a result of increased efforts to track down and work with owners to reclaim their animals, as well as more animals being microchipped. The shelter took in 12 percent more animals than in the previous year, yet the number of adoptions and returned to owners increased, resulting in fewer animals being euthanized. “This is a huge accomplishment for an open intake municipal shelter,” said Carey. “We are required by law to take in every animal surrendered or picked up at-large within our jurisdiction, even aggressive or sick animals. To accomplish no-kill under those requirements is nothing short of amazing.”
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partment is sponsoring an Easter in October AED Hunt to encourage residents to locate Automated External Defibrillators. AEDs deliver an electric shock to restart the heart of a person in cardiac arrest. Help the Fire Dept find AEDs in Georgetown so first responders will know their locations in times of emergency. First: Find AEDs in local businesses, churches, and other places within city limits. Second: Make a list of all the locations in Georgetown city limits with an AED. For each location include the name of the location (e.g., business
name, public facility name, etc.), street address, and the phone number for that location. Optional: Take a picture of yourself in front of AEDs you locate. (Photos may be used to help promote the contest.) Third: Email your list of places with AEDs to the Georgetown Fire Department at EasterinOctober@ georgetown.org. Include your name, email, and phone number on your list. The deadline for submissions is 12 midnight on October 25, 2014. The person with the most AED locations submitted will win a $500 gift certificate. If you have any questions about the Easter in October AED Hunt contest, contact the Georgetown Fire Department at fire@georgetown.org or call (512) 930-3473. Contest rules: AED locations must be verifiable to win. In case of a tie, a drawing for a winner will be held. The winner will be announced Oct 31, 2014. A picture of the winner may be made public. Gift certificate provided by Georgetown Fire Department.
Firefighters’ Challenge
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ers and Southwestern U fraternity ∏KA are teaming up for the Firefighters Challenge Sunday, Oct 19 from 11am to 5pm. If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to be a firefighter, the Firefighters Challenge agility course will simulate obstacles of a firefighter. An agility course on the intramural fields at Southwestern will include a hose drag, wall climb, ladder carry, forcible entry simulation, dummy drag, hose stacking, and tunnel crawl. There will also be a mini agility course for children. The Firefighters Challenge is sponsored by the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity in partnership with the Georgetown Association of Professional Firefighters and the Georgetown Fire Department.
In addition to the agility course, the event will include a soccer goal shoot, a bounce house, Red Bull Wings cars, and a photo booth with firefighter bunker gear. Drinks and CiCi’s pizza will be available for purchase. Agility winners will receive medals and Hat Creek Burgers gift cards. The event proceeds will benefit the GAPF Disaster Relief Fund to provide food, clothing, or shelter to residents affected by a natural disaster, fire, or catastrophic event. To buy tickets for the event, go to aopfc.eventbrite.com, or pay at the event. Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for children under 14. A team of four adults can register for $50. If you purchase ticket online, bring your receipt and photo ID to the event. The Firefighters Challenge will be at the intramural fields at Southwestern University, at 1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown. The intramural fields are on Maple Street just north of University Avenue. For details, contact Amir Hassabi with Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at ardjomaa@southwestern. edu or at (832) 466-1346.
GOODBYE TO A GREAT JUDGE... one of many celebrations for retiring Judge of the 26th District Court, Billy Ray Stubblefield. Fellow judges donned trademark bowties for a formal send-off in the Old County Courthouse, attended by several hundred well wishers. Back row L-R: Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Bill Gravell, 368th District Judge Rick Kennon, 395th District Judge Michael Jergins, County Court at Law #3 Judge Doug Arnold, 425th District Judge Betsy Lambeth. Front L-R: 26th District Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield, County Court at Law #1 Judge John McMaster, 277th District Judge Stacey Mathews, County Court at Law #2 Tim Wright. Judge Stubblefield is a graduate of Georgetown High School, was Williamson County Attorney 1977-1992, and has been serving Williamson County on the bench since 1993.
WCCAC Puts the Fun in Fundraiser
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Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC) Board of Directors is having Movie Night at City Lights in Georgetown Oct 23. An Indiana Jones-themed reception begins at 6pm, with favorites from the movies before “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” at 7p.m. Get tickets from WCCAC. The following evening,
DanceWorks Studio is hosting a Costume Gala with dinner, cocktails, entertainment and dancing at the Lone Oak Barn in Round Rock. Guests will be treated to Halloween-themed performances choreographed by DanceWorks members. “You’re in for a Spooktacular evening full of good food, spirits, dancing and of course, thrilling performances by our in-house ghosts and goblins,” says Michelle Arndt, DanceWorks studio director. All proceeds from this event benefit the Center. Tickets available at DanceWorks and WCCAC. Thank you to the many sponsors: The DanceWorks, Eagle Bank, Romere Real Estate, Integritas, Advanced Wealth Strategies, Bone Spirits, Rogness Brewing, Dr. Rob-
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the Cougars. Before the first quarter was halfway over the Cougars posted 21 points to the score board. The fact that they only ran two offensive plays during that time was remarkable. Tony Brown continues to lead the team in passing
and rushing. He posted 64 passing yards with three receptions from Emilio Villafranco, one for 49 yards and a touchdown. Brown rushed for 231 yards of the 368 posted by the team. Contributing to the additional 157 rushing yards were Villafranco with 93, Tucker with 2, Dacious Barr with 38 and David Ransom with 4. With this performance, Brown surpassed the 1000-yard mark for the season. Combining rushes and punt returns, he has recorded 1236 all-purpose yards to date, averaging 206 yards per game. As any athlete will tell you, Brown attributes his success to the performance
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The 9 o’clock Ghost
The story says a little girl was killed on the play ground of Annie Purl Elementary in the 1960s—by her mother—who could not take care of her. Now every night after 9pm you might see one of the swings moving back and forth and you can hear a small sweet voice sing “ring around the rosy pockets full of poses ashes ashes will you come and play with me please!” One woman’s story: I didn’t see the swing swinging back and forth, but as I got near the swing, I heard a girl laugh. As soon as we stepped onto the playground, the church bell started to ring. My friend heard a little girl crying, and calling momma, and she said that she heard music (like a jewerly box). We walked toward the sound, and I couldn’t hear anything, so I decided to start singing, and when I did my friends hit me, and we went to sit down. Then
I heard a little girl singing. Then she said that she heard it again, but it was demonic. We freaked out and started to run and I later found out that she saw a child-like shape standing in the distance, it turned around, and that when she looked back, it was gone. Many people have reported seeing a little girl run up and down the hallways. There have been reports of screaming, being watched and being followed and many have seen her swinging on the swings and fading away.
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Jake’s Bridge
There seem to be a few variations of the Jake’s Bridge story, as well as a few locations to it. No one seems to know Jake’s last name, but quite a few people know the story. According to the most common telling of the story, Jake was a failed, Depression-era cotton farmer who killed his wife and two children, then hung himself
from the bridge. There is supposedly an old home nearby that is haunted by Jake as well. Supposedly, visitors to the house have heard footsteps, children screaming, and a voice saying “I am coming for you.” According to the legend, the bridge is supposedly level, but if you put your car in neutral, it will proceed to move forward on its own. The legend also mentions sets of handprints on the bumper after the car has been ‘pushed’ forward. These handprints are supposed to be from the wife and children, to try to protect you from Jake.
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Its said that there is a cowboy with red eyes that walk across what is now a soccer field then disappears in to the sewage plant. It is said he is looking for the Indian tribe that killed his family in captivity. After the cowboy vanishes into his odiferous eternal abode, an apparition of a Native American bursts from a grove of trees, gunshot noises are heard, and the Indian falls over dead, yet again, in the tall grass. Visitors don’t see the dead Indian but there are dents in the grass as if he was dragged by the cowboy. Some also hear light screams in the distance.
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Witches’ Grave The story of the ‘Witches Grave’ in the Hunt Cemetery of Liberty Hill, Texas dates back to the 18th century. It is said that a young Elizbeth Samson was accused of witchcraft. It is believed Elizbeth stole a horse in order to escape and was captured. As it was done in those days, prisons and juries were tossed away for a good ole hanging. The tree used still stands to this day. Her headstone
reads, “Was borne and dide, But remember as yo are passing by, Yo all shall die as well as I” was carved in to her headstone. If you choose to visit her grave, you must bring an offering of some sort. or something devastating will happen to you. On Halloween night, people claim to hear the witch and sometimes see her hanging in the tree. Some say if you take her headstone and throw it in the nearby river, you’ll find it back in its rightful place the next day
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« Worked for meaningful education reform that reduced high-stakes testing and created more career and technical courses « Created personal financial literacy courses for High School students « Fought to establish funding for critical water and transportation infrastructure needs without raising taxes « Supported increased funding to help secure our border « Named "Lone Star Conservative Leader" by Texas Conservative Roundtable
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AA Meetings Mondays - 10 am, Wednesdays & Fridays - 3 pm at the Scott & White Clinic located at 4945 Williams Dr. Saturdays - 9:30 am at The Worship Place located at 811 Sun City Blvd.
Heroes Night Out Center 1150 S Bell Blvd, Cedar Park Tues & Thurs - 9:30 am Peer to peer Donuts & Coffee Wednesdays - Noon Peer to peer pizza lunch Wednesdays - 7 pm Veteran Support Group (at HNO Center AND at Akins HS at 10701 S. 1st St, Austin) Thursdays - 7 pm Combat Veteran Support Grp (at HNO Center) FREE Sports Injury Screenings -Wednesdays - 4 pm Scott & White Sports Medicine & Rehab Clinic at 5353 Williams Dr., Suite 100. Clinic provides athletes with quick access for injury assessment and recommendations for care. Info at 512-8195000. FREE ESL Classes -Wednesdays 9:30am - Noon presented by Friendship International at Round Rock First Baptist Church (First Life Center), 306 Round Rock Ave. Session runs Sept 2014 through May 2015. Provides a fun place for learning or practicing English while creating crafts, sewing, cooking, painting, learning about computers, or preparing for citizenship. New members welcomed each week and choose free classes to suit their needs. Visit friendshiprr.org, email friendship@fbcrr.org or call Molly at 512-468-4236.
VFW Post 8587 1000 College St, Georgetown. Saturdays - 8 pm - Midnight “Freedom Karaoke” Sundays - Noon until ? NFL Sunday Ticket - watch the games on 4 Flat Screen TVs Central Texas 912 Project Saturdays 9:30 am Hat Creek Burger Co., 201 San Gabriel Village Blvd. A community of American Patriots who come together to restore our nation to its historical foundations. We meet regularly to discuss issues and create plans of action to influence local, state and national leaders. Visit centex912project.com.
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Bible Study Sundays- 5 pm lead by Pastor John Davenport, at Riders BBQ, 305 Limestone Terr. All ages welcome! Child care provided. Seniors’ Luncheons Mondays starts at 11 am at American Legion Post 317, located at 201 W. FM 487 in Jarrell. $2 donation requested. Wednesdays starts at 11 am at the Old Fire Hall in Jarrell. A $3 donation is requested. Jarrell Noon Lions Club Mondays - 11:30 am at American Legion Post 317, located at 201 W. FM 487.
Potluck Meal & Bible Study Wed - 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Calvary Chapel, 3400 Shell Road. Youth group meets. Childcare provided. calvarygt.org. 512-966-9040 for info.
“All You Can Eat” Public Meal. Wednesdays - 6-8 pm at American Legion Post 317, located at 201 W. FM 487 in Jarrell. $6 per person dine in or carry-out.
Royal Rangers & MPact Girls Wed - 7-8:15 pm at River of Life Church, 6040 Airport Road. All ages welcome! For info, contact April at 512-863-0854.
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Healing Rooms of Georgetown Thurs 7 pm - 8 pm River of Life Church (6040 Airport Road is bringing the Power of God’s Love & Healing to those in need. If you or a loved one are in need of God’s Divine Healing, contact Michelle at 512-508-3222 or 863-0854. Email HealingOutreachMinistry@ gmail.com. www.riveroflifegt.org
Community Wide Fellowship & Game Day. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays - 1 pm at First Baptist Church of Florence, 106 College Ave. Seniors 55+ welcome! Call (254) 793-2991 for info & transportation.
Special Friends - Alzheimers Caregivers Support - Thursdays 10am -2 pm Free respite care program that gives caretakers a few hours of free time. Meet in the foyer of the Worship Place in Sun City, 811 Sun City Blvd.; volunteers plan special activities, serve lunch, and have a fun time. Volunteers needed. Call Cheryl White (512) 864-1380 or Carol Cockrell (512) 240-9103. Wolf Ranch Farmers Market Saturdays 9am - 1pm Wolf Ranch Ctr, 1015 W. University Ave, Rain or shine. wolfranchfarmersmarket.com
Florence Noon Lions Club 1st & 3rd Wednesdays - Noon at the Florence Fire Hall, 301 Brewster St.
Monthly Events Georgetown
Neuropathy 2nd Monday of the Month 1 -3 pm at the GHF Community Room, 2423 Williams Dr., Ste. 101, Georgetown. Contact Diane and Bob Ricklefsen, 512-863-9293 or handsfeetheart@ gmail.com; www.handsfeetheart.org. Breastfeeding Support Group. 2nd Monday of the Month 1-2 pm at Seton Medical Center Williamson, 201 Seton Parkway, Learning Center 1, Round Rock. Free education and support to breastfeeding moms. Call 512-324-4100. Stroke Support Group 1st Tuesday of the Month at 1 pm at 201 Seton Parkway, Learning Center, Round Rock. Stroke survivors, families and caregivers are invited to join
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us for education and support. Reservations are required. Contact Eduardo S. Maqueda at 512-324-4000 x 20911 or emaqueda@seton.org. Cardiac Support Network Group 2nd Tuesday of the Month 10am at 201 Seton Parkway, Round Rock. Open to anyone wanting to learn about heart disease including how to prevent, reverse, and treat. Lydia Terry at (512) 324-4000 ext. 21828 or laterry@seton.org.
VFW Fish Fry Last Friday of the Month 5:30-7pm at the VFW Post 8587, 1000 College St. All you can eat catfish, chicken strips, fries, hush puppies, beans, potato salad, coleslaw & a drink $10 adults / $5 children. Proceeds benefit scholarship & veteran’s programs. Fleet Reserve Assn. Branch 201. 2nd Sat. of the Month - 7:30 pm at IHOP in Pflugerville, 14310 S. I-35. For more information, go to fra.org.
Georgetown AGLOW 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 7 pm at Georgetown Parks & Recreation Ad Bldg, 1101 N College St., Georgetown. For further info, contact. Teresa Tucker (512) 355-2433.
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VFW Post 8587 Monthly Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm 1000 College St. Call 512-863-2535 for more info.
Jarrell Fire Department 2nd Mon of the month - 7 pm
Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease, 4th Tuesday of the Month 11 am - 12:15 pm at the GHF Community Room, 2423 Williams Dr., Ste. 101. Free program offers information about Alzheimer’s, signs, diagnosis, treatment options, coping tips & resources. Registration required. (512) 241-0420 or email txprograms@txalz.org. WilCo Detachment #1022 of the Marine Corps League Last Wednesday of the Month at 7 pm at the VFW Hall, 1000 College St, Georgetown for dinner and meeting. All Marines and FMF Corpsman are invited to attend. Sna Gabriel Wrter’s League 1st Thursday of the Month - 6:30 pm G’town Public Library, 2nd Floor. Novice and authors welcome. sgwl. net. Parkinson’s Support Group 4th Thursday of the Month at 2pm in the Georgetown Health Foundation rooms at 2423 Williams Drive. This group is open to patients, caregivers, spouses, family, and friends. For information, contact Mary Jane Berry at 240-4167; dberry3@suddenlink.net. Heroes Night Out 1st Friday of the Month 6 pm - 8 pm at the HNO Center, 1150 S Bell Blvd, Cedar Park. Free Peer to Peer dinner and show (kid-friendly) for veterans and families. Register online at heroesnightout.org. Marine Corps League Spaghetti Dinner 2nd Friday of the Month 5 pm - 7 pm at the VFW Hall, 1000 College St, Georgetown. All you can eat spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad, & a drink $8 adults / $5 children. Proceeds go to the annual scholarship fund for Marine Corps JrROTC.
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“All You Can Eat” Fish Fry, 3rd Sunday of the month from 11 am 1 pm at American Legion Post 317, located at 201 W. FM 487 in Jarrell. The cost is $9 per person.
Jarrell School Board 2nd Monday of the month - 7 pm at the Jarrell ISD Administration Bldg, 312 N. Fifth St. Sonterra MUD 3rd Monday of the month - 6 pm at the Sonterra MUD office, 113 Limestone Terr. Jarrell Livestock Association 4th Monday of the month - 7 pm at the Jarrell Memorial Park Comm Ctr, 1651 CR 305 ESD #5 3rd Monday of the month - 6:30 pm at Fire Station #2, 155 CR 313 E, Jarrell, TX.
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Glenn Hegar, running for Comptroller
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• Chairman, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services; • Member, Senate Committee on Finance, Criminal Justice, Government Organization, & Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security; • Practicing orthopedic surgeon & 6th-generation Texan; • Named “Senate Freshman of the Year” by Texas Montly Magazine;
• As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Fiscal Matters, Glenn helped cut $1 billion in taxes during the last legislative session; • As Chairman of the TX Sunset Commission, Glenn abolished 6 state agencies, saving the state millions; • Glenn will be a vigilant steward of our tax dollars and a strong advocate for our growing economy.
· Increased funding to public schools & reduced high-stakes testing; · Fiscally responsible leadership that balanced the state budget without raising taxes; · Reduced tax burden on business owners by $1.3 billion; · Named “Champion of Free Enterprise” by Texas Association of Business;
Jarrell City Council 4th Tuesday of the month - 7 pm at the Jarrell Municipal Building located at 161 Town Center Blvd. in Jarrell.
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Florence PTA 1st Monday of the month - 5:45 pm at the Florence Elementary Cafeteria. All parents are welcome – the PTA supports the Elementary, Middle & High Schools in Florence. Florence Youth Recreation Association. 2nd Monday of the month 6:30 pm at Florence City Park Ball Fields.
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• Homeowner, business owner & active member of our community since 1996; • Balanced the budget & eliminated a multi-billion dollar deficit without raising taxes; • Eliminated run-away testing in our schools & gave teachers autonomy in their classroom; • Fighting to limit federal intrusion, secure our borders & maintain the quality of life we have created in HD 52;
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Jarrell-Schwertner Water Board. 2nd Wednesday of the month - 7 pm at the Jarrell Memorial Park Community Center, located at 1651 CR 305 Chamber of Commerce 3rd Wednesday of the month 11:30 am at the Jarrell Memorial Park Community Center, 1651 CR 305 in Jarrell. Catered lunch - $10/person.
Larry Gonzalez, State Rep.Dist. 52
www.williamsoncountygop.org Jeff Rose, Justice Jeff Rose running for Chief Justice on the 3rd Court of Appeals www.judgejeffrose.com • Former Texas Deputy Attorney General under Greg Abbott; • Former District Judge; • Board Certified in Civil Trial Law; • Co-Founder, Rise School of Austin for children with Down syndrome; • Board member, Capital Area Food Bank;
John Carter, U.S. House, District 31 www.johncarterforcongress.com
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• 5th generation Williamson County resident; • Rancher, teacher, education administrator, director of a large non-profit organization and civic volunteer;
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Florence Chamber of Commerce. 4th Monday of the month - 12 pm at Florence Diner, 208 E Main St. florencechamberofcommerce.org Florence City Council 1st Tuesday of the month - 7 pm at Florence City Hall, 106 S. Patterson in Florence.
This November, voters will have the opportunity to join us in the battle to restore sanity to Washington, and preserve common sense conservative leadership in Williamson County and Texas. The quality of life we enjoy in central Texas did not happen by accident. Men and women of exceptional character and abilities continue to step forward to offer themselves for public service. Please get to know them, and remember to vote Republican when you go to the polls. - Bill Fairbrother Williamson County GOP Chairman
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is now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out Contagion to this world: now I could drink hot blood, And do such bitter business as the day Would quake to look on. Well, with that very scary image from Hamlet, we should probably retreat to a Halloween theme that is a little more light-hearted. People have been asking me all week what Grape Creek wines to pair with Halloween candy, and I have to admit I didn’t have a clue. I do know, however, that the secret to buying the stuff is timing. If we buy it too early, we eat it before the little beggars show up, and if we wait too long, all the good stuff is gone. So, to get some expert advice on these elusive pairings, I called on my old friends the Pumpkins, pictured here a few years ago on vacation in Port Aran-
sas. The Pumpkins hail from a long lineage of gourd growers in Half Moon Bay, California, the self-proclaimed pumpky capital of the world. Mr. Pumpkin, the big fella in the middle, was my greatest mentor when I first became interested in wine. He was kind enough to take some time out from his busiest time of year to assemble a three course meal of our favorite treats along with suggested Grape Creek pairings. For appetizers, he suggested two perennial favorites: candy corn and M&Ms. Mr. Pumpkin commented that the sweet orange and yellow nuances of the candy corn are perfect with the floral aromatics of our Viognier, while with the M&Ms it’s hands down the rich earthiness of our Cabernet Trois. He did, however, caution us to avoid the yellow Ms, since nothing really pairs well with them. For entrees, he of course selected caramel and candy apples. We should enjoy the caramel first, paired with our Bellissimo. The chewy/ crisp texture of the apple will marry perfectly with the cherry and vanilla of our flagship red. Our infamous Hot Tub Wine (Cabernet Blanc) would be great (both in color and
sweetness) with the crunchier candied version. To finish our feast, let’s have a trio of those mini candy bars we like to eat by the handful. The fluffy whipped chocolate of a Three Musketeers begs for the silky French oak finish of our Cabernet/Syrah blend, while the salty crunch of a Payday is awesome with the floral sweetness of our Riesling. Finally, nothing says Snickers quite like our Port, a classic match that needs no description. Thanks, Pumpkin family, for all these great ideas; but a serious word of caution! Never ask the big orange guy about what wine to drink with pumpkin pie. It would be like asking Elsie what to drink with Prime Rib. Have a safe and fun Halloween, everyone!
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ISIS, Ebola, Jobs, and the Border
In this article I want to tie
ISIS, Ebola, drugs, jobs and the border all together. It has been reported that ten ISIS members were apprehended after crossing into the United States. If you are a liberal, you might ask, “so what?” Here’s what: if ten were caught, how many were not? Where did they go? Why are they here? Why are we allowing them to enter? It has also been reported
that some people from the Ebola-affected countries have been caught after crossing into America. Ebola takes 21 days to incubate. Could any of these people who made it into the U.S. be carriers? The CDC said, “No one would come to the U.S. with Ebola.” I guess the death in Dallas proves that statement wrong. The CDC said, “Ebola’s really hard to catch.” Yet a nurse caring for the Dallas patient is currently in isolation with Ebola despite following protocol. Then there is the Enterovirus D68, cases of which have been reported in 46 states. Could this epidemic of another serious virus have come from all those children and others from Central America crossing our border? We also know that drugs, sex and small arms trafficking are occurring across our southern border. Mexico is controlled by the drug cartels. No one crosses our border without explicit help from the cartels. The normal fee to get someone into the U.S. is five thousand to fifty thousand dollars, depending on circumstances.
Do you think the 360,000 illegals that came here this year all had five thousand dollars to pay for transport? I think the cartels take a lower “fee” and then put these poor folks into an indentured slave status until they pay what they owe. An unnamed friend of mine met an illegal who said he had no relatives back home, but he owed the cartels “mucho dinero” that he quit paying. He changes his location about every three months to stay alive. Most of these poor people who want a better life have to pay the cartels for years or a relative back home will be harmed or even killed. When Jeb Bush said that many illegal immigrants come to America out of an “act of love,” did he realize how out of touch that comment was? You may wonder, what does the border have to do with jobs? I’ll tell you. According to our federal government, the jobless rate is now at 5.9 percent down from 6.1 percent last month. Wow! The jobless rate is getting lower. They say that 245,000 people found jobs, while 315,000
Americans quit looking. Apparently the government considers that a net gain of 660,000 jobs. For some reason they count anyone who quit looking for a job as a gain in employment. Did you get that? Ask any of those 315,000 who quit looking for a job if they consider themselves employed. This numbers game is how our unemployment rate is tumbling. Stop and ask yourself who is getting those jobs. For every illegal immigrant who gets a job, one American loses that job slot. I have read that all employment gains since 2000 are essentially illegals. The only solution to all of these issues is to secure the border. Stop all immigration for a time. The Democrats refuse to even consider that notion because they assume all of these new “citizens” will vote their way. The business community wants “cheap labor.” With 92 million Americans out of work, this reasoning seems self-serving. Our elected officials must put the best interest and welfare of Americans ahead of their own agendas.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES Charlene Cole relaxes while her brain waves create musical sounds. When waves are in synch, the sounds’ tones become higher and faster. and once it is working smoothly, it can handle new and greater capacity, and trainees can create new habits for better health.” Kelley works with trainees of all ages and is working to encourage school systems to incorporate neuro training for students who are not predisposed to sit and focus, but, with a little training, can improve cognition and memory for peak performance. Specifically, the American Academy of Pediatrics has determined EEG biofeedback is a top-level treatment for ADD/ADHD
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