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Attorney Jana Duty announced a 17 year prison sentence in the Driving While Intoxicated jury trial of Pedro Elizondo Martinez, Jr. The jury also found that Martinez used his vehicle as a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense.

On the night of October 30, 2013, Pedro Elizondo Martinez, Jr. slammed his truck into a median on northbound IH-35, which caused him to spin out and remain stalled in a lane of traffic facing southbound.

When officers arrived on the scene, beer cans were found scattered around his truck and officers made observations that led them to believe the driver was intoxicated.

Martinez Jr. refused all field sobriety tests and refused to provide a breath or blood test

and was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.

Since Martinez Jr. had 4 previous DWI convictions and served a prison sentence for his 4th DWI, his punishment range was enhanced to a 2nd Degree felony. Citing Martinez Jr.’s previous history with driving while intoxicated in their closing arguments, prosecutors asked the jury to impose the maximum sentence of 20 years.

The case was tried in front of Judge Donna King in the 26th District Court by Williamson County Assistant District Attorney Geoffrey Puryear and newly-licensed Special Prosecutor Oscar Salinas. “With this being my very first trial, it was clear the jury’s verdict was a message that such senseless acts, which put the community in danger, would not be Justice, page 3

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In the Nov 18 issue of The Advocate, we announced Jerry Hammerlun would not run for City Council Precinct 5 in 2015. Business owner Ty Gipson who has declared his intention to run for the seat, discussed his qualifications with the Advocate.

Ty Gipson, along with his wife

Crystal, own Minuteman Press in Georgetown, rated in the Top Ten Minuteman franchises in America. Ty and Crystal reside in Berry Creek with their daughter Reese. Gipson’s older daughter Morgan is a senior at Texas A&M. How did you make the decision to run for City Council?

First, I’d like to thank Jerry Hammerlun for his service on the council where he represented District 5.

Crystal and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. I am thankful for the fact that Jerry laid out the requirements to me to be an effective councilman, and after hearing them first-hand, I went home and discussed these commitments with my wife.

Running for this position was not initially my idea entirely. I’ve had in the back of my mind to serve publicly, but I was still digesting the timing. A number of local residents, when they heard that Jerry wasn’t running for re-election, sought me out and asked

me to consider the possibility of a run. After careful consideration and conversation with Crystal about how much Georgetown has given to us in terms of our business, our family, and a great quality of life, we decided that now was good timing for us to give back to Georgetown.

“I am ready to campaign and don’t fully know what to expect, but I can pretty much guarantee I will have the most signs!”

What community experience do you have?

I am or have been a member of the Convention and Visitors Bureau and HARC which are both City of Georgetown boards. In addition, I have served on The Executive Board of the Chamber of Commerce and I have been a member for eight years. I’ve also been on the Williamson Museum Board. Crystal and I are also very See Gipson, page 7

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Operation Warm Coats Local Kids Peterson House for With the holidays around Museum Seeks Board Members

The Peterson House, in partnership with the Keep Hutto Beautiful Foundation and The Williamson Museum, seeks applications for members of the Board of Directors for the historic house museum. Board members will assist in the planning and operation of the museum, scheduled to open in 2017. The Peterson House, located on East Street, will interpret the heritage of Hutto and the Swedish immigrants who settled the area.

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the corner and colder winter days ahead, not every child in Georgetown has a winter coat to stay warm. Georgetown firefighters have initiated Operation Warm to help ensure that every child in Georgetown has a warm coat to wear.

The Georgetown Fire Department and the Georgetown Association of Professional Fire Fighters are sponsoring Operation Warm; an effort to provide coats for local children who need them. The Georgetown Boys and Girls Club has identified nearly 100 children who need warm coats. The greater need in the community exceeds that

ments.georgetown.org where there is an online form for feedback.

HARC reviews plans for changes to buildings, sites, and signage within the historic overlay districts in Georgetown. HARC issues Certificates of Design Compliance for approved modifications consistent with the Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines.

A review of the City’s Unified Development Code began in May, at the direction from the City Council.

A list of proposed HARC amendments was proposed in October.

Proposed changes include administrative review of sign designs and small projects, identification of structures requiring review for demolition, clarification of building demolition process, and review authority transferred to the planning director on plans to save heritage trees and alternative parking plans.

Staff recommendations on amendments include a total of 35 changes to the existing UDC. The proposed UDC amendments and additional information is available on the City’s website at HARCamendments.georgetown. org. Comments on the proposed changes should be submitted via the website

by December 19.

HARC amendments to the UDC are scheduled for approval by the City Council in early 2015.

For additional information, contact Matt Synatschk, historic planner with the City of Georgetown.

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Georgetown firefighters are selling 1,500 raffle tickets to purchase new winter coats for kids. Raffle tickets are $5 each. The raffle drawing to determine the winner will be on December 12, so buy your tickets

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Purchase raffle tickets at any of the five fire stations in Georgetown. The raffle winner will receive half of the raffle proceeds, which could be as much as $3,750.

The remainder of the raffle proceeds will be used to purchase new winter coats for kids in Georgetown.

After the drawing on Dec. 12, the winner will be announced at gapff.org.

Monetary donations to Operation Warm also can be made at any Georgetown fire station. All monetary donations collected will be used to purchase coats for children in Georgetown.

“We have a saying in the fire service that ‘everyone goes home,’” says Daniel Bilbrey, a GFD driver. “We want to make sure every firefighter goes home to their family after each shift.

This year, we each and every kid in Georgetown to go home warm this year, and each year after that.”

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WCCAC Appoints New Executive Director

The Williamson County Children’s

Advocacy Center (WCCAC) Board of Directors appointed B. Scott Finnell, PhD as the Center’s new executive director by a unanimous vote. “Finnell brings to us a vast amount of non-profit management experience. The Board is enthusiastic about capitalizing on that expertise,” said Connie Bradley, WCCAC Board President.

WCCAC is breaking the cycle of abuse one child at a time. The center provides a safe and nurturing environment to gather delicate information to be used by CPS, District and County Attorneys and 14 area law enforcement agencies.

Finnell’s service to children and families spans 30 years. For the past three years, Finnell has used his extensive expertise to train others in business, healthcare management, organizational development, strategic planning and finance as a University of Phoenix instructor. Prior to that, he successfully managed growth of 50 percent at two multi-state organizations.

He was president and chief executive officer at Pressley Ridge, a 182-year old organization based in Pittsburgh which provides educational services, treatment foster care, and both residential and community-based programs to more than 5,400 children and families in six

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states and two European countries. Finnell also held positions as vice-president of programs and chief operating officer at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch and senior vice president of programs at KidsPeace, which provides behavioral and mental health services to children and families in 10 states and Washington DC. “My wife and I began visiting here when Williamson County wasn’t as big as Round Rock is today,” says Finnell. “With Williamson County’s projected growth in the coming years, the needs of our most vulnerable children will grow and we need to be prepared to meet those needs by expanding our capacity to care for them and

Schwertner Files Bill To End Diversions From State Highway Fund

Senator Charles Schwert-

ner, MD (R-Georgetown) filed SB 184 and SJR 15, a package of legislation that will increase budget transparency and add millions of dollars in new highway funding without new taxes, tolls, fees or debt.

“Texas’ incredible economic success has resulted in over 1,000 new residents moving to our state each and every day,”

JUSTICE, PAGE 1 tolerated,” Salinas said.

“Once someone begins driving a car intoxicated, everyone on the road with them is a potential victim,” Salinas said. Lead Prosecutor Geoffrey Puryear summed it up by saying, “Mr. Martinez Jr. clearly

said Schwertner. “While this remarkable growth has been great for Texas, it has clearly presented some challenges regarding the kind of highway system necessary to keep pace with such a rapid increase in population.”

SB 184 and SJR 15 are expected to provide $620 million a year in additional highway funding by ending a number of longstanding budgetary diversions that draw gas tax dollars away from the State Highway Fund to finance other state agencies and projects.

“This kind of truth-intaxation legislation will bring much-needed transparency to our state budget and guarantee revenues raised by the state gas tax are actually spent improving public highways, not funding state bureaucracy,” said Schwertner.

“Traffic congestion on

our state highways is more than just an inconvenience -- it has real consequences for the long-term health of the Texas economy,” Schwertner added. “SB 184 and SJR 15 represent a commonsense approach capable of adding millions of dollars in new highway funding without raising taxes, issuing new debt or building toll roads.”

Earlier this month, Dr. Charles Schwertner was overwhelmingly reelected to serve the citizens of Senate District 5, a ten-county region of central and east Texas. Following the 83rd Legislative Session, Senator Schwertner was named a “Courageous Conservative” by the Texas Conservative Coalition, a “Lone Star Conservative Leader” by the Texas Conservative Roundtable, and “Senate Freshman of the Year” by Texas Monthly magazine.

would not have stopped putting Williamson County families at risk until he was stopped with a lengthy prison sentence”. “Driving while intoxicated is a problem that poses an unjustifiable and dangerous risk to drivers across our county and the State. I’m pleased

the jury recognized the very clear danger this defendant posed. The jury’s strong punishment verdict goes a long way toward protecting the lives of Williamson County citizens every time they get behind the wheel of their car,” said District Attorney Jana Duty.

their unique situation. It is a great thing to be able to work in protective services.”

Finnell will come out of retirement to begin his duties with the Center on Dec. 22.

“I am originally from Texas so this is really home and a great place to be. We could have gone to any community—and there are plenty of good ones—but we started our search in Georgetown and have not been disappointed. And I get to be close to my grandkids and be here for my next one, who is due in January!”

Finnell began working with children and families in 1977 in Dallas, provided counseling and residential services to the Branch Davidian children during and after the siege in Waco and put together counseling teams to go to Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11 to provide support to those who witnessed the destruction of the Twin Towers.

As a board member and chair of Alliance for Children and Families, he provided leadership and direction for the organization, which provided training and roundtable discussions for more than 400 non-profit member organizations to help meet the changing needs of children and communities across the country.

For 30 years, he has also been an avid runner and motorcycle enthusiast. Since 2013 he has completed long term goals of riding his motorcycle to Alaska and running a marathon in all 50 states. He’s an active member of Georgetown First United Methodist Church, the Georgetown chapter of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and the Georgetown Running Club.

Finnell says, “I am grateful for the opportunity and enjoyed getting to know the board and staff. I am looking forward to jumping in December 22.”

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Bring donations of new, unwrapped toys to donation barrels in businesses and offices in Georgetown. For a list of donation sites, go to BlueSanta.Georgetown.org.

Monetary donations to purchase toys are accepted. Checks to “CPAAA Blue Santa” should be sent to the Georgetown Police Department, CPAAA Programs, 809 MLK Jr. Street, Georgetown, TX, 78626. Donate $15 or more to Georgetown Blue Santa and receive a Blue Santa Elf lapel pin.

December 1 is the deadline for assistance from Blue Santa. Applications available at The Caring Place at 2000 Railroad Street and the Georgetown Police Department at 809 MLK Jr. Street. Children who qualify are age 18 or younger, live in Georgetown city limits, and qualify for free or reduced lunch program at school or meet federal poverty guidelines.

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unit commander and he is grateful that the horse has helped him become a better husband, father, soldier and leader. “I will be using the skills I’ve learned to lead our nation’s sons and daughters in combat and bring them all home.”

Horses Helping Heroes

by Ann Marie Ludlow

Georgetown’s Ride On

Center for Kids (R.O.C.K.) is much more than a place for children with challenges.

On Veterans’ Day, a special demonstration took place to showcase the Horses for Heroes, a program for adults struggling with PTSD or dealing with the myriad physiological difficulties that often accompany armed service and combat. Despite the unexpected cold weather, there was a huge crowd at the Merlin Hoppe Arena to watch the group execute drills and formations. The group practiced for about eight weeks to prepare and the performance went perfectly.

Horses for Heroes enables active duty service members and veterans to partner with horses to improve the lives of those who have suffered injury in the line of duty, helping them adjust physically and emotionally to their post-war lives. The dynamic movement of the horse simulates normal human walking. This works as a biofeedback mechanism retraining the motor and cognitive systems for improved function.

David Leatherwood is one of the veterans who participated on Veterans’ Day. He was diagnosed with PTSD and comes to ride every Tuesday. He is also one of 300-plus volunteers because he enjoys the chance to be

around horses. “I grew up around them,” Leatherwood says, “Horses sense your mood and it is really phenomenal how they do that.

Being out here with these ladies and what they do for the kids and the veterans; I wouldn’t trade the world for it.”

Leatherwood was sent on two deployments but had to return home and was retired medically from the Army and Army National Guard.

He is now studying Criminal Justice at UMHB and plans to be a veteran advocate with the Wounded Warrior Project after he receives his degree.

Ragnar Jamieson is a 1st Lieutenant on active duty and has been with the group for about 18 months. He has been deployed twice and, having been shot at and fired upon, he is also suffering from PTSD. When his wife Renee, who works at R.O.C.K. suggested he try the program, he was skeptical. “I’m used to hard facts,” Jamieson says, “What is a horse going to do for me?

But I had problems controlling anger and temper and being set off by things very easily. One of the things about a horse is that you can’t bring your negative energy to the horse because it will not be responsive, or as responsive. Sometimes it won’t even go near you.”

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I didn’t want to keep going down the same dark road and the horses opened my eyes to a different world.”

He has a very broad view of the training and explained that horses are herd animals and they need a leader. What he realized is that people and families need a leader too, but no one wants to follow or be close to someone who is always angry. “In combat you’re taught to keep cool when you’re under fire, but no one teaches you how to react appropriately when you’re home and the problems are not life and death.”

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ADOPTION DAY: The Most Wonderful Time of Any Year

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Clockwise: Judge Betsy Lambeth and Bradley and Tiffany Esteban prepare for handprint painting • The Neason family wore matching t-shirts for sister Jewel’s adoption • Judge Stacey Mathews presided over Dalton Lopez’ adoption; her first ever • Following his name change, Slater Stone prepares to leave his mark in Judge Lambeths’ chambers • The ENTIRE Lopez family; Dalton, cousin Mica, Mom Meridith, brother Dawson 8, sister Darian 18, brother Dalion 13, Uncle and Aunt, and Dad Jerry.

Not your typical day at the court-

house... hundreds of toys, dozens of balloons; toddlers, tots and teenagers with huge smiles; and a ton of tissues.

November is National Adoption Awareness Month and throughout the month there are special Adoption Days and other events that put the spotlight on children waiting for forever families.

At the Williamson County Courthouse November 25, seven children legally joined their forever families and celebrated among hundreds of Beanie Babies, books and treats, all donated and organized by the Williamson County Bar Association, CASA, CPS, Parnterships for Children and the Center for Families and Children.

The 425th District Court Judge Betsy Lambeth says she regularly performs about one adoption a week, but in November there are more adoptions per week than any other month. Last year there were 1,032. Still, there are 47 children still waiting for forever families in Williamson County. Some are victims of abuse and neglect and are in the foster care system with support of a variety of agencies.

The first family welcomed Samuel to his new family of four boys. Aside from the family sentiment, Uncle Carl Martin testified that he fully supported the adoption because as a member of the 11th Armored Cavalry Group, he now has a full crew.

The Lopez family all travelled from the Dallas area for their son André (8) who is from Round Rock. He was renamed Dalton—because his three siblings all have “D” names too. Dalton and brother Dawson are both in the second grade and share a room. Becoming a family was easy; e.g., on Dalton’s first

night he asked “You’re my mom now, right? And I guess you’re my dad?” All are excited about having a big family and they are really looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Dalton works very hard in school and sports and wants to be a soccer star when he grows up so he can be famous.

The Neason Family were also a special case. Jewel, 13, was granted an exception to the six-month residency requirement with her new family because, as Dad David said, “We all just fell in love and didn’t need more time to be her family.” Judge Lambeth made sure to ask little brother Sam if he promised to love (and torment) her constantly.

Judge Lambeth summed up many of the adoptions by telling Jewel, “There were a lot of people in the room who have loved you without ever having met you.” She referred to people who work on child protective cases for a living and love and care for them almost anonymously. Upon finalizing each case, the adoptees were all invited to the bench to bang the gavel and make it official. Afterward, each child painted a hand or foot, made a print in the Judge’s Chambers, and all the family members autographed and left messages of love and congratulations.

Michael Guevara was attorney and advocate for several of the families.

Between cases he said, “I do adoptions all the time and I’m very blessed. They are absolutely amazing and clearly the bright part of any law practice. It is amazing to see a teenager getting adopted and you can hear how strongly the families feel about it. Not even legally, it’s amazing to see that kind of outpouring of love.”

Judge Stacey Mathews (277th) stepped in for two of the cases and appeared just as joyful as the new families. “I am so honored that I get to grant this adoption and make this a forever day for your family. You were always part of their family, but now it’s official!”

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Winning: Not Always About Who Has the Most Points

by Deborah Marquis

The Jarrell Cougar Boys

basketball team took to the court for their first game November 18. The team had practiced as a whole unit just a few times. A number of players were also on the Cougar football team, which extended their season into playoffs, but were defeated by Maypearl in the first round 32-17 the previous Friday.

The coaching staff for this team has a history of scheduling games with larger districts to start their seasons and this year was no exception. Their opening game began with a trip to Burnet High School. At the buzzer, the Cougars were just shy of a victory, but only on the scoreboard.

The following day Jarrell ISD received a letter from a parent of one of the Burnet players. Dr. Scott Pollard, a veterinarian in the Burnet area.

Dr. Pollard took a moment out of his day to send the following letter regarding the previous evening’s game: I just wanted to commend the Jarrell varsity basketball team that visited our Burnet High School last night. I was taken aback by the class and character of your student athletes. They would go out of their way to help one of our fallen players back to his feet with a “pat on the back” to make sure they were ok.

“At the end of the game, they then met center court to pray for their team and

trip home. What a group of kids! Hats off to each of them and their coaching staff for showing the world what priorities should look like. They lost a close game last night but are winners in life in my book! Good luck the rest of the way.

This is the type of letter that any coach or administrator would be happy to receive. The coaches and administrators at JISD are very proud of that the student athletes are exhibiting this type of behavior. We wish all the Jarrell Basketball teams’ good luck this season and commend them for their attitude on the court. Watch WilcoOnline. com for up to date results from this season for both the Cougars and Lady Cougars.

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involved in civic and community activities. Growing up in a small town I was taught the importance of giving back. We have been, and will continue to be committed to engaging in as much charitable and philanthropic work as our business permits.

What do you consider the most important issues in a city like Georgetown?

I believe that maintaining superior fire, police, and EMS protection is paramount to having a great place to call home.

When we call in an emergency, we must have the most responsive, most professional, and most efficient services ready to

answer our needs in what is almost certainly one of the most stressful times in our lives.

Then, we must maintain a tax structure that balances taxes by maintaining a proper ratio of residential to commercial in our tax base, and we must keep taxes as low as absolutely necessary so Georgetown remains affordable for all of our citizens. And, in doing that we will be ensuring this unique lifestyle that exists here now, the very reason that we all love this place we call home!

What is your message to the voters of Georgetown?

I realize that this position brings with it serious responsibility. Georgetown, rated in the Top Ten in many categories, is growing, and I intend to represent my district, listening, assessing, and then coming to conclusions that will continue to move our city forward, and raise the bar even higher for our quality of life. I look forward to meeting everyone I have yet to meet through our business or other activities throughout the campaign, and I’d like to thank all those who have already expressed their support for my candidacy.

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Special Events Wednesday, Dec 3 7 pm - 8:30 pm Thursday, Dec 4 7 pm - 8:30 pm Sun City Singers Christmas Concert at Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Dr. Come celebrate the season, come celebrate the reason, “Come to the Manger,” a concert performed by the 140-voice choir directed by Dick Anderson. Reserved tickets $8 on sale online at www.sctxca.org or at the Sun City Member Services Office (512-948-7720).

Friday, Dec 5, 6 pm - 8 pm Free KidSight Screening at the Georgetown Library, provided by the Georgetown Noon Lions. The brief screening with up-to-date technology detects at least six major vision issues that could lead to vision and learning problems. Although designed for children 6 months to 6 years, it can be effective for all children. For further information call Carol Hopper at (512) 868-7413 Monday, December 8 11 am Williamson County Republican Women - at the Williamson Conference Center (behind Wingate Hotel at I-35 and 79), 1209 N I-35 in Round Rock. $16 mbr/$20 non-mbr. Guest speaker will be TFRW President Jody Rushton. Register at WilcoRW.org.

Saturday, Dec 13 10 am - 2 pm Christmas VBS Drop & Shop at Calvary Chapel of Georgetown, 3400 Shell Road, Georgetown. A holiday version of Vacation Bible School to allow parents of preschool and elementary age children to go do some Christmas shopping.

Saturday, Dec 13 2 pm - 6 pm Jarrell VFD & JISD “Load A Bus” at Jarrell Fire Station #2, 155 CR 313.

Bring unwrapped toy or make a monetary donation & enjoy chili dinner!

Arts & Crafts Vendors, Chili Meal & pictures with Santa! For vendor info, call Cliff at 512-635-4178.

Weekly Events Georgetown

AA Meetings Mondays - 10 am, Wednesdays & Fridays - 3 pm at the Scott & White Clinic located at 4945 Williams Dr.Saturdays - 9:30 am at Worship Place located at 811 Sun City Blvd.

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

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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. www.centex912project.com.

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 through May 2015.

A fun place for learning or practicing English (levels 1-5) while creating crafts, sewing, cooking, painting, learning about computers, or preparing for citizenship. New members welcomed each week and choose free classes that best suit their needs. Visit friendshiprr.org, email friendship@ fbcrr.org or call Molly at 512-4684236.

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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! For info, contact April at 512-863-0854.

Healing Rooms of Georgetown Thursdays 7 pm - 8 pm River of Life Church (6040 Airport Road, ) is bringing the Power of God’s Love & Healing to those in need, wherever they may be. If you or a loved one are in need of God’s Divine Healing, contact Michelle at 512-508-3222 or 512-863-0854.

Email us at HealingOutreachMinistry@gmail.com. RiverOfLifegt.org Special Friends - Alzheimers Caregivers Support - Thurs 10 am -2 pm Special Friends is a free, weekly respite care program that gives caretakers a few hours of free time.

Special Friends 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 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 at Texas Goodwater Tea & Ice, 700 San Gabriel Village, Suite 100, Georgetown. The Central Texas 9-12 Project is a community of American Patriots who have come together to

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.

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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, families and caregivers invited 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.

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VFW Post 8587 Monthly Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm 1000 College St, Georgetown. Call 512-863-2535 for more 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) 241-0420 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 Writer’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 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. 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.

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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 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. in Jarrell.

Sonterra MUD 3rd Monday of the month - 6 pm at the Sonterra MUD office, 113 Limestone Terr. in Jarrell.

Jarrell Livestock Association 4th Monday of the month - 7 pm at the Jarrell Memorial Park Community Center, located at 1651 CR 305 in Jarrell.

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 – 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.

Florence Chamber of Commerce 4th Monday of the month - 12 pm at Florence Diner, 208 E Main St. in Florence. www.florencechamberofcommerce.org Florence City Council 1st Tuesday of the month - 7 pm at Florence City Hall, 106 S. Patterson in Florence.

To have your community, church, or non-profit event posted on our calendar, visit: www.WilcoOnline.com click on “Submit A Calendar Event”

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32 Years Lighting of the Square It was a warm night and the crowd was

growing as early as 5pm. Before everyone went home from Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings, neighbors and friends gathered in front of Williamson County’s historic courthouse in Georgetown November 28 for the annual Lighting of the Square event. The Lighting began with holiday music by the Austin Carolers; their ninth year in a row for this event. A street filled to capacity, the musical group sang many standards with a variety of arrangements, including blues and scat, and invited dozens of children to join them on the steps for Frosty, Rudolph and a few more kid favorites.

Williamson County Judge Dan A. Gattis and Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross led the

countdown for the official lighting of the Courthouse, and after some hearty name chanting, Santa made his big appearance, the lights came on and the shopping began!

Williamson County Brown Santa sponsored pictures with Santa in the historic Courthouse after the lighting event, and toy donations for Williamson County Brown Santa and the Georgetown Police Department Blue Santa were accepted.

Many downtown businesses participated in Main Street’s Light Up the Square Holiday Contest. Mayor Dale Ross announced the winners: Window Wonderland to Bella Casa. Home for the Holidays went to Divine Patina and Diva Ultimate Design Studio. And the Are You Serious, Clark? decorating award went to All Things Kids and Paint with Me.

Christmas Stroll: Dec 5-6 Fri, Dec 5, 5pm • Sat, Dec 6, 10am Downtown Square Bring the family and walk through the many wonders of Whoo-Village, enjoy live entertainment, a special kids activity area, treats in the food court and browse over 250 arts and crafts booths. Children will love the various free activities and rides! Don’t miss the parade Saturday morning and Santa’s arrival...free! For complete schedule, visit: TheGeorgetownSquare.com or call (512) 868-8675.

Ornaments for Holiday Collectors A limited-edition collectible brass Christmas ornament featuring the old historic Williamson County Jail is on sale now. The eighth annual ornament is available at the Visitors Center in downtown Georgetown for $20, tax included.

All proceeds from the ornament sale fund the Light Up the Square campaign to add more holiday lighting in downtown Georgetown.

From top: Moments after the switch was thrown. A winter quarter moon watches over the “big tree” on the north side of the courthouse. Julie Ricks and 3-month old Finley enjoying the lights at his first Christmas. Left: the courthouse before sundown.

Lights display at Gumbo’s restaurant.

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FAMILY LIFE

Professor Dave Knows Dr. David Ciambrone

With the fall and winter

weather coming and the holidays I thought it wise to talk again about a couple subjects that have come up in the past. Here are the two most important:

LIGHTNING

Everyone knows what lightning is and that it is dangerous. But there are still people who risk or lose their lives every year be-

cause of their actions. Here are some rules of thumb to consider: • There are numerous types of lightning for example, cloud to cloud and cloud to ground.

• The temperature of a lightning bolt is between 15,000 to 60,000° F. • The voltage can be several million volts • The amperage is between 5,000 to 60,000 amps with a few reported as high as 200,000 amps.

• Lightning can strike 10 to 15 miles from its source (the cloud).

So, based n this and cautions from the weather service I’d like to offer some insights to remember.

1. If you can hear the thunder, you are too close.

Get inside a proper shelter immediately 2. If you can see the lightning, you are probably too close. Get inside a proper

shelter immediately 3. If you are on a golf course and a thunderstorm is within 20 miles, get off the course. Better to look silly to your “know it all” buddy’s than be dead or injured. (See number 1 & 2 above).

4. Golf carts do NOT offer any protection.

5. Wet ground conducts electricity like lightning, so you do not need a direct hit to kill or injure you.

6. Wood tool sheds are not good shelters-better than nothing, but not much.

7. Do not stand under trees or tall objects.

8. If you are exposed to the elements you are a potential target. Get inside.

9. If you are on a lake, or pond fishing or are standing in or next to a stream, fishing, leave. Get off and away from the water.

10. Stay away from land line telephones or anything connected to electric outlets, phone lines or cable/satellite TV lines. (Don’t use anything electric).

11. Stay out of bathtubs and showers and do not use water faucets.

12. Your automobile is pretty good shelter but not the best. Better than nothing.

With thunderstorms coming this winter, please think about these things and be safe.

SHOPPING SAFETY

The next area I’d like to cover is holiday shopping.

Thieves are plentiful in the holiday season. So here are some tips to help keep you safe and your shopping treasures safe from thieves.

1. Keep your wallet secured so a pickpocket can’t get it.

2. Women use handbags with long straps across your body so they can’t be easily taken from you.

3. Do not leave your handbag unattended even for a minute. Keep it in sight at all times. Turning your back for a second can mean it will be gone when you turn around.

4. Keep zippered handbags zippered closed. It doesn’t take much to just reach inside a steal your wallet.

5. Keep packages in the car covered and out of sight.

6. If you put packages in the truck of your car in a shopping center parking lot, MOVE the car to another area away from where you were. A thief watching you can open your truck in a few seconds and make off with your packages.

7. If you put packages in

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by Brenda Staples, WBCO Senior Nutrition Director

The elderly need so little.

But what little they do need, they need so much.

With the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays upon us, I reflect gratefully on the blessings in my own life; those of faith and family, of health and home.

Yet there are those in our community—elderly, disabled, shut-ins—who are less fortunate. There are those who would not be able to eat a hot meal, or have daily contact with another human being, without Meals on Wheels.

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your car and cover them (like in a SUV or van, cover them and MOVE the car to another area away from where you were.

8. Don’t ask strangers to watch your belongings.

They might just help themselves.

9. Be aware of your surroundings and people. If you feel like you’re being watched or followed at a mall, go to a store employee and ask for a manager or security. If in the parking lot, either return to a store or find a security guard. You can also call 911. Do not confront the suspect yourself.

10. Be aware of your surroundings and people. If you are driving, watch for other vehicles following you. If you suspect you’re being followed, call 911 and tell the dispatcher your concern and where you are. They will usually dispatch a police officer to help you. You can also just drive to a police station or if you see an officer-get his / her attention and seek help.

11. Do not store packages in your car.

12. Set your car alarm.

People tend to ignore them but they do look, a thief doesn’t want to be

noticed, so you have an edge using the alarm.

13. At home, keep doors and windows locked even while you are home.

14. Keep garage doors closed 15. At home, keep gifts out of sight from windows.

16. Do not open the door to anyone you do not know.

If someone says they have car trouble through the door, tell them you are calling the police so they can help the person.

Chances are, they will be gone in a hurry.

17. If you have a home alarm system—USE it every time you leave the house, day or night.

18. Use common sense.

(Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean someone isn’t trying to steal from you.)

This local Meals on Wheels program is committed to serving hot, nutritious lunches five days a week, 52 weeks a year. Our program has no age, income or disability requirements.

It’s for people who can’t prepare a meal for themselves.

Based on our research, our typical client is about 80-years-old and lives alone. He or she takes five prescription or over-thecounter medications daily.

About 40 percent of the time, they are living on $20,000 a year or less.

Our clients often have complex problems in the areas of health and finances and they struggle to remain in their homes. Without our daily contact, most of these seniors would be at a greater health risk, have less independence or would be forced to move to assisted living.

Seniors who participate in activities at our local centers are more likely to remain independent longer.

They are also more likely to have improved mental and physical health as a result of interacting with other seniors on a daily basis.

You can help. In fact, we can’t do it without your help. About 36 percent ($471,000) of our $1.3 million annual operating budget comes from the generous community support we receive from individuals and service clubs.

Here’s how you can help.

• VISIT – Touring a site will give you insight into the world of a homebound senior.

• VOLUNTEER – Drive a delivery meal route to shut-ins and ensure their safety. Or help by serving meals at a local senior center, and enjoy even more time participating in enrichment activities that help keep clients mentally active and engaged.

• DONATE – Just $7 provides a hot meal to a vulnerable adult each day.

Your support helps with food, facilities, activities, staff and our clients’ connection to other community services.

As a long-time Williamson County resident, I have learned that we take care of our own. Through Williamson Burnet County Opportunities, we all have the ability to put our resources into helping our neighbors, parents and friends. I am blessed to be a part of this vital mission and hope to see it grow as this community embraces its seniors during the coming year.

We at WBC Opportunities’ Meals on Wheels wish you and yours a joyous and blessed holiday season.

For more information on the programs and services we provide, visit WBCO. net, call one of our six local centers, or call or visit our central office (512-7631400, ext. 11), located at 604 High Tech Drive, Georgetown.

Having worked with law enforcement agencies, I’ve found these things are some of the main areas where people get robbed and how they could have been prevented. Remember, the police try to prevent crime but can’t be everywhere.

You must take some effort to protect yourself. The above may help you have a happy holiday season. So please be safe during the up coming holidays.

THE ADVOCATE  DECEMBER 2, 2014

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FAMILY LIFE

Any Port...

by Jeff Binney

With colder weather upon

us, this is a great time to talk a little bit about Port.

Ports are “fortified” wines typically served with, or as, dessert. Stilton, a rich, creamy English blue-veined cheese originally from the town of Stilton in Huntingdonshire, is the classic pairing with Port after dinner.

Let’s begin with some history before we discuss production and style.

In 1678, a Liverpool wine merchant sent two buyers to the Durro Valley where they fell in love with the smooth, fortified wine being produced there. They bought all that was available, and the English love affair with Port was underway. This passion was fueled in 1703 with the signing of the Metheun Treaty between Portugal and England. Also known as the Port Wine Treaty, it guaranteed low tax rates on wine imported from Portugal.

So, what are “fortified”

e m o H

wines? Well, they are wines that are “fortified” during fermentation with the addition of brandy or a neutral grape spirit while the wine still has residual sugar around 10%. The high alcohol in the spirit kills the yeast (stops fermentation) and raises the alcohol content to 18-20%.

Technically, to be called Port, the wine must be produced in the Durro Valley near the city of Oporto. The best of these are labeled Porto, not Port.

There are two broad categories of Port, bottle-aged and wood-aged. Bottleaged Ports have a vintage date that is “declared” by producers only in exceptional years; about three times every decade. Almost all the aging is done in the bottle (at least 10, and up to 50 years) after about two years in large wooden casks. These are the best, and priciest, Ports made.

Wood-aged Ports have several categories, most notably ruby and tawny.

Simple ruby and tawny Ports are aged in large oak casks for 2-3 years before bottling. Ruby Ports are just that in color, while tawny Ports have an amber or brick hue. They are inexpensive and lack the complexity and longevity of vintage/aged tawny Ports.

Aged tawny Ports are incredible, and spend 10, 20, 30, or even 40 years in barrels before being bottled.

They are aged and blended

through a unique process called the “solera system.”

The “solera system” is centuries old, and originated in Spain with the production of Sherry. It’s a system of blending wines from different vintages so as to achieve complexity and consistency. Sourdough bread, and its starter yeast, is an easy analogy to help understand this.

Imagine a row of barrels of wine on the floor of the aging cellar. This is the solera, which literally means “on the ground”. It is the “starter” and the oldest wine in the blend. A row of barrels on top of these is called the first criadera, the second oldest wine in the blend. On top of that is the secind criadera, the next oldest, and then the third criadera. There may be as many as eight or nine, with the youngest wine on top.

Now, let’s bottle and blend. We’re going to remove 1/4 to 1/3 of the oldest wine, the solera, for bottling. We’ll replace it with wine from the first criadera, and replace that with wine from the second criadera, replacing that with wine from the third, and on up to the youngest wine.

This is called “fractional blending.” The oldest barrels, the soleras, might be 40-50 years old. Pretty darn cool!

Next time, we’ll have some Christmas cheer!

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I’ll tell you. Sometimes life just isn’t fair. You heard the old saying, “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.” Well, that must be how two selfprofessed Muslim Black Panther members felt when they allegedly decided to try to kill St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch and Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson (and as a no-additional-charge, extra bonus, they were going to also blow up the famed Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis). The men unknowingly bought what

they believed to be pipe bombs from undercover cops, but according to their own statements, could not afford more bombs, until one of the suspect’s girlfriends got her welfare check. Talk about a disappointment...

Ten to one says they found out by calling her on her government-funded welfare “Obama-phone”. I can hear that conversation now... “Sweetheart, has your welfare check come yet? Papa needs to buy some more bombs. How can we blow up ‘da man’ if we ain’t got no money?”

“Well,” she says, “you can’t use my WIC card...

You can’t use the emergency welfare funds since we can’t get that but four times a year, and we done used them up... You can’t use the emergency welfare food rations, unless you want to throw canned goods at ‘em… And you can’t very well go to a church benevolence fund to ask for funds to kill a couple of people and blow up an arch, cause we don’t live near Reverend Farrakhan’s church… And, I reckon you can’t use Michelle’s free lunch pro-

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gram, although that would probably kill ‘em if they actually ate it. Hmmm… I don’t know how you gonna pull this off…”

And, just when you begin to realize that truth really is stranger than fiction, consider this. When our son was three and he didn’t get his way, he would stomp his feet and tell us, “Fine then - I’m just gonna to throw all my toys in the trash…” Isn’t this the same logic that these people use who go fullmoon crazy over a lawful judgment… and then burn down their own city “in protest”. I can hear them now— “We sure showed them.” What exactly they had against “them” is, I am not certain, since it seems that the majority of the havoc they reeked was upon minority owned businesses, who (surprise) were there to serve them in their own neighborhoods.

So far, I must admit, this plan seems to be working. We’ve watched them carry off liquor stores, convenience stores, appliance stores, and auto parts stores. Here’s an idea. The next time you feel cheated

by HEB, Wal-mart or Auto

Zone here in Texas, why don’t you just copy the protesters in Ferguson, Missouri. Wait ‘til dark, drive on down to your favorite store, and chuck a cinderblock through the window, carry the place off and then set it on fire.

Note: We really don’t consider this to be a viable option. But, if you disagree, consider the following: This is Texas. If you try it, you’re likely to be met at the front door of the business by more loaded guns carried by trained, lawabiding citizens, than you would have had pointed at you during Custer’s last stand.

I believe in the lawful right to peacefully protest. For police to deny that option would be clearly unconstitutional; however a bunch of out-of-control, frenzied, armed and dangerous, ranting and raving lunatics should not control the public discourse. Shame on whoever in Ferguson made the embarrassing decision to let these ne’er-do-wells rule the roost, even if for a short time. If you’re not ashamed of yourselves, don’t worry, we in Texas are ashamed for you.

by Dave Schumacher

America: Republic or Empire?

Last week, President

Obama declared himself emperor of the United States. Despite his numerous statements in the past that he could not declare an end to deportations due to it being unconstitutional to overturn existing law, he did just that. He even stated he was just president and not an emperor. At that moment, he became in his mind, the emperor and declared a moratorium on deportation of illegals who can prove they have been in our country for at least five years. From now on, I am going to refer to Obama as the emperor of the United States of America. He has now declared it so.

Our new emperor has

been destroying the U.S. Constitution piece by piece for the last five years. He has issued executive orders that surpass his authority and has changed laws passed by the Congress. He has refused to heed federal courts when they declare his actions unconstitutional.

The first instance I remember was when he, by executive order, halted drilling in the Gulf of Mexico after an explosion at an offshore BP rig in April of 2010. A Federal Court ruled his action illegal, but emperor Obama simply penned another executive order scoffing at the federal court ruling.

He led the deception of the American people in passing the Affordable Care Act. From the get-go it was all misrepresentation, lies, bribery and Chicago thuggery to secure the votes and intimidate many of the Democrat Senators to get all 60 to vote for that disaster. Then, when portions of the ACA were to go into effect, and do harm to the American people, he used his pen again, and again and issued executive orders changing dates of mandates and exempting certain segments of the bill that would

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“To my father: for setting a pattern for me to follow of faith and integrity, of modesty and sobriety, of self-control and inner calm, of love and affection beyond anything I have ever known in a fellow man.

“To my teachers: for their patience and encouragement. To my employers: for the opportunity for useful work. To my friends: for knowing my faults and loving me still. To my wife: for making a house a home and for giving me a companionship, an affection and an understanding beyond price and beyond compare.

“To the writers of good books: for sharing their thoughts and experiences.

“To martyrs: who, on ten thousand battlefields of mind and body, gave me religious and political freedom.

“To my fellow workers: for making ways easy that could have been hard.

“To my children: for their love and faith.

“To my God: for imparting to me the knowledge of good and evil, for his assurance of forgiveness if I am truly penitent, and for his eternal promises.”

You know, Thanksgiving is indeed a wonderful season if there is gratitude in our hearts. What about you? For whom are you thankful?

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At Thanksgiving it is a common practice to list the things for which we are thankful. But this Thanksgiving I would like to suggest that instead of asking ourselves, “For what am I thankful?” that we ask, “For whom am I thankful?”

There was a story in a newspaper about a man who left a will which in part read as follows: “Although the foregoing enjoins my executor to pay my just debts and to distribute my worldly possessions in the manner I have indicated, I cannot leave this world without grateful acknowledgement of debts which I have never been able to replay.

“To my mother: for

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Everyone was thrilled at the idea and everyone would donate!

Food donations were delivered to the gym Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Coach Amanda Morales and Coach Alex Taylor made the deliveries Wednesday afternoon. Each family received two baskets full of food plus more that wouldn’t fit!

“We adopted two families for Thanksgiving and wanted to provide meals for them to enjoy. We also wanted to get the kids involved and teach them how it feels to give back to our community ... that it feels just as good to give back as it does to receive,” said Coach Morales. She went on to say, “Kidsport families will always be there to help and support our Georgetown community.”

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