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Faith Expanding Along IH-35

by Cathy Payne

t is Austin. While these three words might seem ambiguous to most, to Pastors Joe and Lori Champion they were a beacon to a path of faith and obedience. When this divine directive came to each of them practically simultaneously, yet separately, in 2000, the Louisiana natives both say they knew God had plans for them in Central Texas. Pastoring a church in Baton Rouge at the time, within four months the Champions sold their home, packed up their three young sons, moved to Williamson County, and left the rest of the details up to God.

“Jesus was always looking at his audience for ways to communicate to a particular culture; whether it was to a farmer or fisherman, he spoke their language to communicate an ancient gospel. We are absolutely ancient and grounded in the Scriptures, but the method and the style are different today.”

Pastor Joe Champion

Confident that the instruction hinged around starting a new church, the Champions rounded up a group of new neighbors, friends, and business associates, and on October 1, 2000, with an eager, yet fledgling, congreg tion of 54 (including more than a few of the Champions’ visiting family members) Celebration Church held its first service in

the Round Rock Library. Between 2000 and 2004, the setting moved from the library to a hotel, and then to a strip center. Finally, in 2005, through what can only be described as divine provision, the church was able to buy 110 acres along IH-35 in Georgetown and build a 60,000 square foot permanent home. More importantly however,

over the last 14 years, that faithful group of 54 has grown to over 3,000 members and 9,000 regular attendees. With four satellite campuses (including one in Xai-Xai, Mozambique, Africa) in addition to the main facility, Celebration Church is poised to take the next step in that journey that began with three little words. It is Austin, indeed. On October 1, 2014, after several years of planning, prayer and what Pastor Joe (as he is known to his congregation) describes as “intense negotiation” with city and county officials over develo ment regulations, Celebration See Celebration, page 9

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On a beautiful fall evening, hundreds turn out to celebrate the first phase of Celebration Church’s 80,000 sq/ft expansion project “on the hill.”

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Jarrell and Sonterra Agree on De-annexation

by Mike Payne

arrell and Sonterra are bound together in many ways: children from both sides attend school together; the Jarrell Volunteer Fire Department will respond to an incident on either side of the road; many community and civic activities are conducted jointly. One critical way in which Sonterra and Jarrell are not connected, how-

ever, is governmentally. Residents who live in Sonterra are within the Sonterra Municipal Utility District (MUD), and as such, are governed by the laws of the MUD. Jarrell residents are governed by the incorporated rules of the City of Jarrell. A recent agreement between the two entities has led to confusion among local residents, some of whom inaccurately concluded that

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Sonterra had been annexed into the City of Jarrell. That is not the case. In actuality, the two governing bodies joined forces to solve a problem, and each walked away with a win. Approximately 14 months ago, Sonterra developer Andy Bilger began to configure a plan that would permit additional financing for infrastructure for the rapidlygrowing development. Bilger

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An open house meeting for public involvement on the Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit was held September 30 at the City Council Chambers at 101 E. Seventh St. The City updated a 2001 study and conducting a review of the accessibility of public facilities to improve pedestrian and ADA accessibility. The plan started this year in March. The 2014 Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit inventoried existing public infrastructure, identified design and universal public access deficiencies, evaluatde future program requirements, and developed a ten-year implementation plan. Currently there are 144 miles of sidewalks in Georgetown and 388 miles of roadway without sidewalks. A recent assessment of existing sidewalks indicates that 69 percent of them are in adequate condition. The remaining 31 percent need improvements. One goal of the open house was to get public input on the priorities for sidewalk improvements and extensions in the city. The City sought input on accessibility at public facilities. The Audit will guide future city funding decisions

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about the improvement of the city’s sidewalk network and accessibility improvements at City facilities. Details about the Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit are on the project website at SidewalksAndFacilities. Georgetown.org. Visitors can leave a comment or find details about the project.

City Budget Wins Award for 25th Year

For the 25th consecutive year, the City of Georgetown was given a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award was presented to the Finance and Administration Department for the budget for the 2013/2014 fiscal year that ends September 30. GFOA rates budget documents in four categories, including how well the budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device. According to GFOA, “The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the government body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout

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Dan Gattis served as Master of Ceremonies for The Caring Place’s Deep In The Heart of Caring Gala on September 27. Find out how he and 350 attendees raised over $90,000 for the organization and what it will be used for in The Advocate’s October 17 issue.

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– banks do more than loan money! When Jarrell’s local banks heard of the shortfall, Eagle Bank, Schwertner State Bank, and Community Bank collectively donated funds to purchase the remaining 45 gallons of paint. Commander LaVrar plans to begin the actual painting later this fall and says volunteers are always needed.

Comrades & Colleagues

The City of Jarrell has begun a Partnership Program with Headquarters & Headquarters Battalion 1st Cavalry Division “Mavericks”. The soldiers have “adopted” Jarrell as a place to participate with, support and get to know their neighbors outside of Killeen. Military members will attend city functions and events, contribute their resources for fun and work, and create new lines of communication in a second home away from home. Jarrell residents are also encouraged to visit and get to know their neighbors at Fort Hood as well.

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Jarrell ISD is proud to announce ParentOnline, a safe and secure way for parents to make online payments to children’s cafeteria account. Parents can access the site from any computer with an Internet connection 24/7 to view their child’s cafeteria account balance, review daily spending and purchases, and set alerts for low balances notifications. Users can also make secure deposits or payments online any time.

Jarrell and Fort Hood Partners: CSM Rodney W. Arrowood, Mayor Dewey Hulme, Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Bush and LTC Jesse Phillips.

2014 Jarrell City Cleanup

Alderman Troy Bradshaw took the lead to facilitate the Jarrell City cleanup in an effort to show residents and visitors that the City staff want a clean Jarrell and residents should too. Bradshaw arranged to have a contractor clear the right of ways of litter and things that have been thrown out over time. Trash was collected and taken to Bradshaw’s property to be burned, which saved the city money they would have spent to haul it away. “Our efforts were so the residents would see the city is trying to clean things up,” Bradshaw said, “and we hope it will inspire others to the same for their own properties.” Bradshaw was a little disappointed that soon after cleanup, he saw trash being dumped on the right of ways again. “People have

been throwing things out so long, it’s become habit.” Not deterred, the city will continue doing its part to keep Jarrell beautiful and hopes citizens will do the same.

A fresh look for Jarrell’s American Legion!

This past summer, American Legion Post 317 in Jarrell began a campaign to refurbish the community’s well-used legion hall. One of Post Commander John LaVrar’s top priorities was to give the interior of the legion hall a new coat of paint, and soon word spread that gallons of paint were needed. While several generous individual community members donated 15 gallons, the number (and the coverage) fell short of the 60 gallons required to complete the job. Don’t worry

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volunteers from Fort Hood, Juvenile Justice, Jarrell and Georgetown. The project was sponsored by the City of Jarrell, Jarrell ISD, Williamson County, Seeds of Strength and State Farm. All are invited to attend the dedication, Sunday October 19 at 2:00pm at 207 3rd Street.

Habitat Home Complete Ten months after an initial bulldozing, the Parsons’ new house is ready to welcome them home. In 2012, Sherri Parsons’ apartment was damaged by fire while she and her family were away. Their new home at 207 3rd was completed by Habitat for Humanity with the help of hundreds of

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taxing rights to it from the City of Jarrell, and giving Sonterra taxing authority. In layman’s terms, this means Sonterra will receive all property taxes generated on that property. In return, the City of Jarrell will now receive the 2% sales tax from businesses located on the west side of IH-35 which previously would have gone to the Sonterra coffers. In addition, the residential development on Meadow Valley Loop, which has had no city sewer up until now, will be linked to Sonterra’s sewer system as part of this agreement, a $750,000 benefit to the City of Jarrell. There will be a four year waiting period prior to the start of the project to permit funds to accumulate. “At the end of the day,” Bush continues, “this agreement will be revenue neutral for both parties, but it has allowed Sonterra the ability to gain the borrowing power it required to move forward with development.” The property involved in this agreement is a yet undeveloped parcel that lies to the north of Monica’s Czech Bakery and the MUD office on the east side of IH-35. The agreement does not affect any residential property.

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JHS’ Programs & Posters Cougars 4-1 into District Program Posting Profit by Greta Bauer

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ment began a new and inventive program this year to raise funds for programs while simultaneously supporting them. Over the summer, athletic department staff sold ads to raise money for the coming school year. Those ads are prominent in the weekly football programs available for sale from Middle School Cheerleaders during Varsity football games. Right away, what sets these great keepsake programs apart is that the layout and photos are new every week and in full, brilliant color! Graphic design and action photos are provided by Deborah’s Digital Design. The photos and feature great moments from the previous week in sports; Varsity and sub-Varsity football and volleyball teams. Owner of Deborah’s Digital Design, Deborah Marquis explained, “I chose to get involved with the project so that the funds collected (from the sale of ads and the programs themselves) could be put to use for the kids instead of production costs by donating a majority of the time I have spent on it to the cause.”

Marquis continued, “This year’s program has been well received and our final two editions will be full of special tributes for Homecoming and Senior night. I am already making plans for next year’s to be even bigger.” The Homecoming program (October 17) will feature photos of the JHS Kings and Queens since 1990, a full feature of this year’s homecoming parade and an array of this year’s Court and will be available at the October 17 game for $3 each. Ashby Real Estate and Jarrell Town Center provide facilities and equipment, and the posters are printed in-house at Jarrell High School. Marquis and her son Justin produce and assemble the final product. The printing supplies and a

small portion of production costs are paid for by the JISD athletic department, but the majority of the funds collected over the summer have been put to use by the Athletic Department for the students and equipment. As for the detail and custom work, Marquis said, “There is also a great deal of satisfaction producing a program that provides more than the standard schedule, roster and group photo.” Jarrell’s remaining games are: October 10 at 7:30p; @ Clifton HS October 17 at 7:30p Bruceville-Eddy HOMECOMING October 24 at 7:30p @ Marlin High School October 31 at 7:30p SENIOR NIGHT against Dublin HS November 7 at 7:30p @ Rogers High School

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Nick Tucker powers forward with a defender hanging on in the Sept 19th win (35-13) over the Rosebud-Lott Cougars. by Deborah Marquis

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reached the midpoint of their season with a 4-1 record after losing to the Thorndale Bulldogs (48-24) Sept 26th. During the first week of 3A-2 District play for Region III, District 10 the Cougars have a bye. They begin their district schedule October 10th when they travel to Clifton to take on the Cubs. Homecoming will follow on October 17th when Bruceville-Eddy Eagles come to town. At this halfway mark, the Cougars have scored 22 touchdowns in five games in the air and on the ground. A total of 737 passing yards has resulted in ten touch-

downs. Rushing yardage comes in at 1221 resulting in 11 touchdowns, plus a kickoff return providing another touchdown on the season. Wrapping up the scoring for the Cougars were 16 PATs and one Feld Goal. The team averaged 31 points per game in the first fiv games of the season. The rest of the season is district play with two home and three away games. October 10 – At Clifton, October 17 (HOMECOMING) – Home vs. Bruceville-Eddy, October 24 – At Marlin, October 31 (Senior Night) – Home vs. Comfort and November 7 – At Rogers. Fill the stands in support of the Jarrell Cougars.

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in volunteerism, giving back or paying it forward; whatever your preferred tagline for “do unto others”—people shouldn’t worry whether they can do a particular job, but rather to find a way to use the talents they already have to make the biggest difference. In Georgetown, and indeed in Texas, we have the unique talent of Mike Elliott, and he is using his gifts to spread joy in ways that surprise even him. As the highest rated Elvis Presley tribute artist in Texas, Elliott has found a way to cheer, inspire, and entertain people of all ages and circumstances, while striving to reach his own personal goals to be the best Elvis in the business. A lifelong superhero fan, he has always loved characters who are larger than life, including the King of Rockn-Roll. In college, Elliott performed as Elvis in a few contests and realized all his youthful hairbrush singing in the mirror was tremendously fun to do on stage. He fell into Elvis culture again when he consulted for a local Elvis-themed event a few years ago and soon received invitations to perform at corporate and charity gigs and a vocation was born. Elliott realized the importance of the “real” Elvis over the parody we sometimes see; “People who grew up with his music do not enjoy the giant wigs and overdone caricatures that sometimes show up to an Elvis event.” Elliott’s secret identity is

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co-owner of Outdoor Power located at the Georgetown Airport. He runs the company with his two brothers, which enables him to travel and perform 40-50 shows per year. “It is never about making money,” he says, although he has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars over the past four years. “It’s about bringing authenticity to the Elvis mystique, and the opportunities and the experiences I get as Elvis that Mike Elliott would never be invited to.” Aside from his love of The King, Elliott sees his performing as a ministry. He has been greatly inspired via his participation at Celebration Church to give back to the community. He does a certain number of shows for free for charity, or at a greatly reduced rate. “I am living a dream to be the best version of Elvis I can be, and it is the most unique way I can give back.” Elliott’s wife Zelinda is the resource manager for homeless education at GISD, and he frequently helps her with Fill the Bus campaigns and other children’s charities. “A lot of people can pack bags and manage fundraisers, but there is nothing as precious as visiting a senior center and watching an older person who grew up with the real Elvis get lost in her memories and lean into me with so much affection and joy.” Elliott admits to holding back tears when he sees children with special needs or undergoing medical treatment enjoying the music or simply being fascinated with the sparkly jumpsuit and great music. There is anecdotal evidence to suggest the simplicity and repetition of the “oldies” by Elvis, the Beatles, and the Beach Boys is appreciated by people with Down syndrome.

As his popularity increased, Elliott realized what it does for people to have entertainment (and attention). “It is such a wonder,” he says, “to bring a little bit of happiness to people in ill health. It feels like God’s work to be responsible for a rare smile or something as remarkable as a woman who refuses to walk, but stands up to dance with me during my show.” He also gives credit to Zelinda who serves as his manager, makeup artist, photographer and best friend. Elliott performs year round at corporate and char-

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Wednesday, October 8 6:30 pm Williamson Museum “Salon Series” at Wildfire Restaurant, 812 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. Dr. D. Clark Wernecke will be speaking on The Myth of Clovis First: the Peopling of the Americas . The talk will explore archaeological evidence at the Gault Site and how it is challenging long accepted views. Dr. Wernecke is the Project Director for the Prehistory Research Project and Adjunct Faculty at Texas State Univ and Exec Dir of the Gault School of Archaeological Research. FREE & open to the public. Friday, October 10 9 am - 5pm Saturday, October 11 9 am - 5pm Christmas in October at The Stage Coach Inn Conference Center, S. Main St., Salado. Visitors can begin Christmas shopping early at the booths offering unique items from jewelry to decorating items, plus treats from the famous bake sale. $2.00 admission. FREE parking & shuttle. Visit Salado.com for more info. Saturday, October 11 JHS Project Graduation Reverse Raffle & Auction at American Legion Post 317, 201 W. FM 487, Jarrell. Tickets are $100 and include dinner for 2 and 1 raffle ticket. Prizes are: Visa Gift Cards worth $2500, $1250, $1000, $500 & $250. For tickets, contact Magda 512-788-3635, Susan 512-818-0953 or Danny 512-635-9885. Thursday, October 16 5 pm - 7:30 pm Bratwurst Fest In The Park at San Gabriel Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. Hosted by Georgetown Noon Lions Club. Adults $9/Age 6-12 $5/Under 6 Free. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, red cabbage, beverage & dessert. Proceeds benefit GISD scholarships, childhood vision screening, Texas Lions Camp & more. Saturday, October 18 Weir Market Day - N. Main St., Weir, TX. Booth space $10. All types of vendors needed. Contact Julie at 512-863-0990. Sponsored by the Weir Community Club. Saturday, October 18 Bartlett UMC Harvest Fest- 645 W. Clark St., Bartlett. Community yard sale (8 am-2 pm); BBQ dinner (5pm) live auction (6pm). Thursday, October 23 7 pm WCCAC’s 13th Annual Movie Night at City Lights Theater in Georgetown. Movie is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Reception begins at 6 pm. Proceeds benefit the WCCAC. Saturday, October 25 8 am - 4 pm Jarrell Community Fall Fling Festival - at Cougar Plaza in Jarrell (305 Limestone Terr.). Family-friendly events include a farmer’s market; Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show; Live Music; Arts, Crafts & Collectibles Sale; Pumpkin Carving Contest & More! Trick-or-Treaters welcome! General info, 512-746-6764; for car show info: 832-818-3412. Friday, October 31 6 pm - 9 pm Living Loud Harvest Festival - at Calvary Chapel of Georgetown, 3400 Shell Road, Georgetown. Events include free hot dogs, sodas, candy and fall festival activities and games. Monday, November 3 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Zion Lutheran Church & School’s 43rd Annual Wurstbraten - 6001 FM 1105, Georgetown. Tickets are $10/adult and to-go plate; $6/ children. Sausage sold by the pound - Sunday, November 2, 2-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit Zion Building Fund, Lutheran World Relief, Wal-

burg Community Center and Faith in Action Caregivers-Georgetown. Visit zionwalburg.org or call (512) 863-3065.

Weekly Events Georgetown

AA Meetings Mon - 10 am, Wed & Fri - 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. in Georgetown. Heroes Night Out Center 1150 S Bell Blvd, Cedar Park Tuesdays & Thursdays - 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 High School at 10701 S. 1st St, Austin) Thursdays - 7 pm Combat Veteran Support Grp (at HNO Center) FREE Sports Injury Screenings -Wednesdays - 4 pm at the Scott & White Sports Medicine & Rehab Clinic located at 5353 Williams Dr., Suite 100 in Georgetown. The clinic provides athletes with quick access for injury assessment and recommendations for care of the injuries. Contact 512-819-5000 for more info. FREE ESL Classes -Wednesdays - 9:30 am - Noon presented by Friendship International at Round Rock First Baptist Church (First Life Center), 306 Round Rock Ave., 2014 2015 session runs September through May. Friendship A fun place for learning English (levels 1-5) or practicing English while creating crafts, sewing, cooking, painting, learning about computers, or preparing for citizenship. New members are welcomed each week and choose free classes that best suit their needs. For more information, visit friendshiprr.org, email friendship@fbcrr. org or call Molly at 512-468-4236. Potluck Meal & Bible Study Wednesdays - 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Calvary Chapel of Georgetown, 3400 Shell Road. Youth group meets. Childcare provided. calvarygt.org. 512-966-9040 for info. Royal Rangers & MPact Girls Wednesdays - 7 pm - 8:15 pm at River of Life Church, 6040 Airport Road, Georgetown. All ages are welcome ~ infant to adult! Join us at 6:30 pm for snacks and fellowship. For info, contact April at 512-863-0854. Healing Rooms of Georgetown Thursdays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at River of Life Church, 6040 Airport Road, Georgetown. Come experience God’s Love & Healing Anointing. If you need healing, come let us pray for you according to God’s Word in James 5:4. No appointment necessary. For info, contact Joy at 512-863-2212. Special Friends - Alzheimers Caregivers Support - Thursdays 10 am -2 pm A free, weekly 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 truly have a fun time. Volunteers needed. Call Cheryl White (512) 864-1380 or Carol Cockrell (512) 240-9103. Wolf Ranch Farmers Market Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm Wolf Ranch Ctr, 1015 W. University Ave, Rain or shine. wolfranchfarmersmarket.com

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VFW Post 8587 1000 College St, Georgetown. Sat - 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 at Hat Creek Burger Co., 201 San Gabriel Village Blvd., Georgetown. The Central Texas 9-12 Project is a community of American Patriots who have come together to restore our nation to its historical foundations. We meet regularly to discuss issues and create plans of action to influence our local, state and national leaders. For specific meeting details/guest speakers and special events, visit www.centex912project.com.

Jarrell

Bible Study Sundays- 5 pm lead by Pastor John Davenport, at Riders BBQ, 305 Limestone Terr., Jarrell. 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. A $2 donation is 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 in Jarrell. “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.

Florence

Florence Noon Lions Club 1st & 3rd Wednesdays - Noon at the Florence Fire Hall, 301 Brewster St. Community Wide Fellowship & Game Day 1st & 3rd Wednesdays - 1 pm at First Baptist Church of Florence, 106 College Ave, Florence. Seniors 55+ welcome! Call (254) 793-2991 for info & transportation.

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. Open and free education and support to breastfeeding moms. For more information, 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 as well as their families and caregivers are invited to join 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 at 10 am at 201 Seton Parkway, Round Rock. Open to anyone wanting to learn about heart disease including how to prevent, reverse, and treat. For more information, contact Lydia Terry at (512) 3244000 ext. 21828 or laterry@seton.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. VFW Post 8587 Monthly Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm 1000 College St, Call 512-863-2535 for info. 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, Gtown. This free program offers information about Alzheimer’s disease, signs, diagnosis, treatment options, coping tips & resources. Registration required. (512) 2410420 or email txprograms@txalz.org.

Williamson County 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. San Gabriel Wrter’s League 1st Thursday of the Month - 6:30 pm at the Georgetown Public Library, 2nd Floor. All novice and authors welcome. www.sgwl.net. Parkinson’s Support Group 4th Thursday of the Month at 2 pm 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 2404167; dberry3@suddenlink.net. Heroes Night Out 1st Fri of the Month 6 pm - 8 pm at the HNO Center, 1150 S Bell Blvd, Cedar Park. Peer to Peer dinner and show (kid-friendly) for veterans & families. Register 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 scholarship fund for Marine Corps JrROTC. VFW Fish Fry Last Friday of the Month 5:30 pm - 7 pm at the VFW Post 8587, 1000 College St, Georgetown. 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 Saturday of the Month - 7:30 pm at the IHOP in Pflugerville, 14310 S. I-35. For more information, go to fra.org.

Jarrell

“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. The cost is $9 per person. Jarrell Fire Department 2nd Monday of the month - 7 pm Jarrell School Board 2nd Monday of the month - 7 pm at the Jarrell ISD Administration Building, 312 N. Fifth St. Sonterra MUD 3rd Monday of the month - 6 pm at the Sonterra MUD office, 13 Limestone Terr. in Jarrell. Jarrell Livestock Association 4th Monday of the month - 7 pm at the Jarrell Memorial Park Comm Ctr, at 1651 CR 305 ESD #5 3rd Monday of the month - 6:30 pm at Fire Station #2, 155 CR 313 E, Jarrell, TX. Jarrell City Council 4th Tuesday of the month - 7 pm at the Jarrell Municipal Building located at 161 Town Center Blvd. in Jarrell. Jarrell-Schwertner Water Board 2nd Wednesday of the month - 7 pm at the Jarrell Memorial Park Community Center, located at 1651 CR 305 in Jarrell. Jarrell 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.

Florence

Florence PTA 1st Monday of the month - 5:45 pm at the Florence Elementary Cafeteria. All parents welcome – PTA supports all Florence schools. Florence Youth Recreation Association 2nd Monday of the month - 6:30 pm at Florence City Park Ball Fields. Florence Chamber of Commerce 4th Monday of the month - 12 pm at Florence Diner, 208 E Main St. in Florence. www. florencechamberofcommerce.o g Florence City Council 1st Tuesday of the month - 7 pm at Florence City Hall, 106 S. Patterson in Florence.

THE ADVOCATE  OCTOBER 3, 2014

FAITH

FCA Unity Bowl Oct. 17 It is that time of year

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again, so a lot of people are already preparing for the cross-town rivalry game between Georgetown High School and East View High School. None perhaps so early as the Austin regional Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), which has planned numerous activities to promote unity, community, and awareness all scheduled around the big game Friday, October 17. Mark Neal is the FCA representative for Williamson County. This is not the first meeting of the two teams, but it is a great opportunity to bring all the people of Georgetown together for food, fellowship, and, of course, football and Neal is enthusiastic about the increased awareness of and opportunities for support by the FCA. FCA has

around since 1954 and the regional chapter was started 23 years ago when former NFL coach Tom Landry held a golf tournament to raise enough money to fund it. Both high schools have

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an organized FCA, which is a student-led organization, open to anyone—not just athletes or Christians— to help encourage young people in their walk with Christ. They are not affilia ed with a church, and they are non-denominational, “but for some,” Neal says, “it might be the only Christ they have in their lives.” The events for players and coaches will kick off Wednesday, October 8 at Fields of Faith at Dell Diamond; arts entertainment presentation, testimonies and speakers. October 16, there will be a community luncheon at the Main Street Baptist ministry center featuring former Baylor coach Grant Teaff as the keynote speaker. There are 20 tables at $250 each—reserve early! Neal says as long as there is room, no one will be turned away. Proceeds from all of the Unity events will be divided between FCA groups at both high schools and will fund activities such as camp tuition, scholarships, and activity supplies. On game night, FCA plans to show videos on the big screen to share their mission with the fans. There will be door prizes, as well as a winning trophy presentation at the end of the game. Neal hopes to recruit businesses and sponsors from all over the area to help support summer camp scholarships and expenses for FCA programs across the area. To donate, sponsor or purchase tickets/table for the luncheon; or for more information about the Unity Bowl, Booster Club, or FCA contact, Mark at (512) 688-0041 or mneal@ fca.org.

Pastors Joe and Lori Champion pray over the groundbreaking on Oct. 1. PHOTO COURTESY OF CELEBRATION CHURCH

CELEBRATION, CONTINUED Church held a ceremonial ground-breaking for a new entrance off Westinghouse Road, the first phase of their expansion plan which culminates in an 80,000 square foot campus at the top of the hill overlooking IH-35 on their property. With over 600 members of the congregation, city and county officials, inclu ing Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross and Williamson County Commissioner (Pct. 3) Valerie Covey, and community and business leaders in attendance, the Champions dedicated the project and all of its fruit to God, and thanked him for expanding their mission “to connect people to Christ, to the Church, and to their destiny.” In a recent interview with the Advocate, Pastors Joe and Lori Champion gave a primer on their founding philosophy of “doing church,” and explained Celebration’s astronomical growth and undeniable impact on the community. The church’s first departure from the traditional picture is the name. Sometimes described as “that happy, clappy church,” the Champions agree, but say the name goes much deeper than a surface expression or emotion. “Many people don’t think of church as a celebration, and we want people to come out feeling that they’ve just been to a celebration of Jesus, of his work,” says Pastor Lori, “and there is nothing worth celebrating more than that.” The Champions assert that the idea of celebration does not mean perpetual happiness or lack of adversity, pointing to the example that both Joe and Lori lost their fathers as at an early age, and Lori faced a serious cancer diagnosis while pregnant with their first child. “You may come here mourning or in a difficult place in your life, but at some point, in the presence of the Lord and this lifegiving environment, that’s going to turn to celebration.”

Once you get past the name, the interior of Celebration Church doesn’t look or sound any more traditional. Keeping with the celebratory theme, services start with lights, music and multi-media presentations that might make Cirque de Soliel take notice. Unapologetically passionate about relating the Church’s message to the younger generation or those who may not feel comfortable in a traditional church environment, Pastor Joe parallels this approach to the advances in professional sports or technology. “You can try to play golf with the same golf clubs Ben Hogan or Sam Sneed played with, or work with a computer Steve Jobs built in his garage – but in all these things, it’s a new day, a new speed, and a new way of life.” Continuing that today’s churches shouldn’t expect decades-old hymns to connect with and be relevant to the younger generation, Pastor Joe emphasizes that Celebration Church’s message is the same and that’s what keeps people coming. “Jesus was always looking at his audience and looking for ways to communicate to a particular culture; whether it was to a farmer or fisherman, he spoke their language to communicate an ancient gospel. We are absolutely ancient and grounded in the Scriptures, but the method and the style is different today.” Concerning the need to expand what some would consider an already large church, the Champions have a brief, but powerful, answer: “We are a church, not a clique.” They explain that their current facility is near (and sometimes beyond) capacity, and statistically, when a church reaches 65% of capacity, people stop coming. “The day we tell people NOT to come to Celebration Church because we don’t have room for them, we become a clique; when we start keeping people

out, we have failed.” The Champions explain that when people are new to church or hesitant about coming to a new place, they are much more likely to come and continue coming when parking is easy, childcare is easy, and they have enough personal space to feel comfortable. “We have never been about building for building’s sake – we are about building for people’s sake,” says Lori. While tending to such a large (and growing) flock may seem like a daunting task, the Champions use the biblical principle of the body ministering to the body. They employ the gifts and talents of 13 staff pastors and a “Dream Team” of 1500 volunteers. Rather than feeling lost in a large church, the Champions have worked to create what they call the closeness of a small town, including one-on-one ministry though small groups (300 to choose from) and the pastoral care office, as well as myriad opportunities for service to the community outside of the church walls. Another aspect that makes Celebration Church feel like a small town generational, cultural and economic diversity. The Champions are pleased that their congregation’s demographic looks “like Heaven’s,” and say Celebration Church’s doors are open to everyone seeking a relationship with Jesus Christ. Site work on the multimillion dollar expansion project is expected to begin in early spring 2015, with construction beginning in late spring and early summer. The new facility which will include a main sanctuary which can seat 2,200 (with expansion capabilities up to 3,300), as well as a new children’s ministry wing with stateof-the-art teaching facilities and security features, is expected to be complete by fall 2016. Celebration Church is located at 1202 Rabbit Hill Road in Georgetown, and offers services at 5 pm Saturdays, and 9 am, 10:45 am and 12:30 pm Sundays at its Westinghouse campus; services are at 10:45 am Sundays at its Anderson Mill campus; an En Español (Spanish) service is held at 12:45pm Sundays at the Anderson Mill campus as well. For more information, visit CelebrationChurchTX.com.

OCTOBER 3, 2014  THE ADVOCATE

LIFESTYLES SUN CITY

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Top: L-R Stan and Mary Payne square off against Brad Duffey and Cary Vanderpool (L) Pickleball Club President Jack Warner. (R) Brad Duffey serves in mixed doubles.

residential expansion. Pickleball, a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton is played with two or four players, a Wiffle ball and modified rackets. According to Joan Pritchard, the wife of the game’s creator, the name is due to this melding of various games, which reminded her of a “pickle boat”, referring to the last boat open in Crew filled with the leftover rowers. Joel Pritchard created the game in 1965 on a family vacation and it has exploded in the past five years into a n tional craze due to its inclusion in the World Senior Games and places like Sun City that have facilitated and promoted the sport.

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home 24 medals. “I used to play golf but it takes forever. If you have a lousy Pickle ball game, you play to 11 then start over. In golf, if you’re having a bad game, it lasts three or four hours.” The club does have a membership and the national association website says it grows by 1000 members every month. But, in Sun City, everyone is welcome to show up and play any time.

THE ADVOCATE  OCTOBER 3, 2014

LIFESTYLES

Fall Recipes by Jeff Binney

As we head into fall, I

thought it would be fun to share two of my favorite cooler weather chicken recipes: Marsala and Piccata. We think of these as dining-out treats; but the recipes are quick, easy, and delicious! Both have similar methods of preparation, and both incorporate wine! Marsala is one of the worlds most famous fortified wines. With Port, Sherry, and Madeira; it has a very storied past. The village of Marsala is a seaport on the western tip of Sicily, and Marsala wine has been made there since Roman times. Modern production techniques for Marsala were developed in 1773 by an Englishman named John Woodhouse, and it ranges in sweetness from 4-10% residual sugar. It can be red or white, and inexpensive red Marsala, great for cooking, is found in good grocery markets.

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word Piccata is Italian, but the dish probably originated in America. Both dishes have a Sicilian slant, with the key ingredients of Chicken Piccata being capers, lemon, and a high acid white wine. Grape Creeks’ Viognier is my choice, but Pinot Grigio would also do well. CHICKEN PICCATA * 2-6 oz boneless chicken breasts * 1/2 cup grated Romano, 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, mixed * 2 Tbs olive oil * 4 Tbs butter * 6 oz GCV Viognier (get a bottle, drink the rest with dinner) * 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 small lemons) * 1/4 cup capers In a large, sealed zip-loc pound chicken to 1/4-1/2”. * Rinse chicken, and dredge in the Romano/bread crumbs until well coated. * Heat olive oil and 1/2 the butter in a large skillet on medium high heat. Brown chicken on each side until it releases from the pan, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. * Still on medium high, deglaze the pan with the wine and lemon juice, add the capers, and reduce by half. Whisk in remaining butter and reduce heat so the sauce thickens, but not too much. Serve on hot plates to help keep it warm. Wild rice is an elegant side; I like linguine. Be sure to sauce the pasta and chicken. Enjoy!

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Williamson County has a

variety of magistrates including District and County Court Judges, Justices of the Peace (JPs), Municipal Judges and County Jail Magistrates. These outstanding men and women,

elected and appointed, comprise the Judicial Branch of our local government. Each is different in jurisdiction, whether geographic or subject matter, and not all perform the same functions, yet they all share the title “Magistrate.” So, why is this distinction important? In Texas, a “Magistrate” has the authority to issue search and arrest warrants, give initial constitutional warnings to individuals under arrest, and set bail. The magistrate role is, in essence, a gatekeeping function within the criminal justice system. All judges have the authority to perform this function, but not all do on a regular basis. While District and

County Judges routinely issue warrants, the majority of warrants are issued by the Municipal Judges and JPs. Upon arrest, every individual sees one of the County Jail Magistrates within hours. Commonly referred to as “magistration,” the County Jail Magistrate determines if there is sufficient probable cause to arrest the individual then advises the individual on constitutional rights, explains the charge, and sets bail. If probable cause exists, the case moves on to the appropriate Court. If probable cause is lacking, the individual is released. Additionally, Jail Magistrates have the authority to

issue Emergency Protective Orders (EPOs). These orders are issued in cases of domestic violence as necessary when the defendant is magistrated. EPOs are vital tools to protect victims from further violence. Outside of Texas, the term “magistrate” takes on different meanings. In ancient Rome, government officials with judicial and executive powers were termed “magistrates.” In other parts of the world, prosecutors are considered magistrates. At home here in Williamson County, our Magistrates are working hard to serve the interests of justice, night and day.

THE ADVOCATE  OCTOBER 3, 2014

ELECTION DAY ~ NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Republican David Newell TX Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9

What is the role of the Criminal Appeals Court: As one of the state’s two highest courts, this Court’s decisions can have a pretty direct impact on people’s lives. The Court of Criminal Appeals deals with criminal convictions. Williamson Co. cases are first appealed locally in the 3rd Court of Appeals before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals may exercise its authority to decide important legal issues in a particular case. Death penalty cases go to the Court of Criminal Appeals automatically. Additionally, a felony defendant can file a writ of habeas corpus challenging the constitutionality of his conviction directly with the Court of Criminal Appeals. This makes it one of Texas’ busiest appellate courts. The Court also interprets search and seizure law to determine what is legally permissible in their interactions with citizens. What do voters need in an appellate judge? I think most people start with the same checklist that makes a good judge—fair, impartial, even-tempered, and modest. Additionally, on this Court, you also want

someone familiar with the Court’s prior decisions so he can see how a new case fits in (and affects) that precedent. You want someone with a strong writing background because the majority of the Court’s work is through written opinions. A judge on the Court needs to be able to properly analyze the facts in light of past decisions, and must be able to explain the Court’s decisions to judges, practitioners, and the citizenry. That way everyone understands the Court’s rulings and their future implications. What does a good Appellate court mean for the citizens of Texas? A good Appellate court provides people with a clear understanding of what the law is and what it isn’t. Moreover, by rendering thoughtful, well-reasoned opinions, an appellate court enhances the credibility of the court system and engenders a sense of consistency and reliability. Not to wax rhapsodic, but that, in turn, strengthens one of the three key pillars to our divided system of government. Why would you like to be the next Place 9 judge? I feel I am well-suited for this job (as

opposed to another bench). I have experience in trial courts, but there are probably others more qualified to take on that role. My passion is legal analysis and writing, the cornerstones of what judges do on the Court of Criminal Appeals. Place 9 is important to me because Judge Cathy Cochran worked very hard to make the Court accessible through well-written opinions. I could never take her place, but I share her background in English and Candidate David Newell, wife Shayne and sons Peter and Jacob. believe I could carry on in her opinions that engender confidence in the tradition. Court. Beyond making my wife and my What are your goals? kids proud of me, that would be it. The tricky thing about judges is the only Given how important this race is, voters thing they should really aspire to is humilcan be confident that my criminal law backity. A paradox, but unlike legislators or ground makes me the best choice for the members of the executive branch, judges Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9. Thank are not supposed to advance an agenda. I you for reading about me and remember to would say my personal goals are be to be vote for the FULL ballot November 4. fair, impartial, even-tempered, and modest. I seek to write clear, well-reasoned

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