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rder in the courtroom! Here comes the judge (tall, distinguished and . . . judge-like)! Here come the jury, attorneys, and defendants—but wait! They’re all teenagers! They come respectfully and voluntarily, learning about the judicial process, not as an abstract idea, but as it applies to diverse problems and real people. Welcome to Georgetown’s Teen Court (TC), an award-winning program started 18 years ago by Judge Don Higginbotham and Janet Hewlett, among others. For the past 11 years, Municipal Court Judge Randy Stump has presided; Tina Heine, Deputy Court
Clerk and Juvenile Case Manager for Georgetown, has served as TC Coordinator over the past four years. They know first-hand that Teen Court (1) reduces the number of repeat offenders, (2) makes youth accountable for their actions, and (3) provides positive peer role models for defendants. They also see, time after time, tremendous growth in confidence and communication skills among the student jurors and attorneys. Tina described one of the current senior attorneys as a “really dynamic presenter,” despite being rather quiet and unassertive two years ago. Finally, Randy and Tina sometimes see students inspired to pursue a career in law
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when they enter college. So, how does Teen Court work? From October through May, Teen Court meets twice monthly. Each evening session generally puts seven cases on the docket. The defendants are usually 13-17 in age, although some 18-yearolds are also eligible. They have applied for a TC hearing after pleading guilty (or no contest) to the Class C misdemeanor charge against them and paying a nonrefundable $20 fee. Generally, the citation deals with a traffic violation like speeding that could be cleared through defensive driving. Other offenses might be curfew violations, abusive language, theft under $50.00, or criminal
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Justice is Served from page 9 mischief. An eligible defendant must attend a Georgetown school and not have previous charges within the past two years. If the defendant is less than 17 years old, a parent or guardian must attend with them. Georgetown’s Teen Court uses the adversarial system, which means that, along with the judge, there are two young attorneys for the prosecution and two for the defense, each of whom generally speaks at least once during a case. They may question the defendant, witnesses, or the ticketing officer (Georgetown is unique in requiring the officers to be present during the hearing). Tina prepares a packet beforehand with information about each case. Most defendants take the stand, learning about truthfulness under oath, and finally, about accountability for their actions as the jurors decide on suitable consequences. Penalties assessed by the jurors are designated from Class 1 to Class 5, depending on the infraction. All include community service restitution (CSR)
Back Row L to R: Kate Barnekow, Cotter McClinton, Tim Cole, Judge Randy Stump, Travis Temple, Jacob Solis & GHS Coordinator Rob Hanson. Front Row L to R: Teen Court Coordinator Tina Heine, Lyliana Moreno, Gabby Hernandez, Fred Navarrete, Jennifer Cole and Rachel Malone. Not pictured: Allyson Barron, Haleigh Blackwell, Travis Burdick, Lisa Carleton, Tristan Martinez & Austin Stevens.
September. Local leaders like Judge Ken Anderson, Judge Suzanne Brooks, and Lucas Wilson presented to the group last September, along with Captain Evelyn McLean and other police officers. Since the seniors often have well-developed skills, they set the order of cases and mentor the younger at– Roni torneys. Judge Stump sees new learning at each session, the occasional “ah-ha” moment, and a handful of cases where the attorneys’ research resulted in dismissal of a case. Last year, eight attorneys graduated. Over 30 Georgetown kids have spent many evenings this year to support TC. They do not receive any school credit for their effort; they maintain confidentiality and adhere to a specific dress code, and they often juggle the commitment against other activities. Some become involved because of siblings, but others simply recognize a unique opportunity. In Teen Court, they bring new perspec-
“It’s a good way to know you’ve done
something wrong because you have to do community service and jury turns.”
ranging from five to 60 hours at an approved nonprofit organization, plus serving for at least one jury session. Judge Stump and Tina agree that the kids are often tougher in sentencing their peers than an adult might be. It definitely seems more effective than having a parent simply pay the youngster’s fine. One defendant did so well in CSR that the organization offered the teen a full-time summer job. Other defendants return as volunteer jurors or even attorneys after seeing justice “up close and personal.” Jurors may be high school freshmen, but attorneys must be at least sophomores. “The role of a teen juror is important because it gives teens a chance to learn from other people’s mistakes” said ninth-grader Eliza S. Students apply to be attorneys and then participate in a day of training in
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tives and second chances to their peers. “My Criminal Justice teacher told me about the program at the end of ninth grade. I’ve done this for three years, and I am still learning something new every night,” said senior Jennifer C. Judge Stump praises the program support from GISD and the Georgetown City Council, and he and Tina appreciate help from Rob Hanson, Georgetown High’s liaison. Community awareness of TC has grown from positive parent feedback. The city will host an end-ofschool dinner for participants, bringing Michael Morton, a former TC attorney Tina describes as “legendary,” back as a guest speaker. Teen Court Association of Texas has given the Spotlight Award to Georgetown’s court two of the past three years, and five official Chinese delegates observed the court in action as part of a cultural exchange. Teen Court is a win-win deal with lifelong learning on a practical level.
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Senior University— Young At Heart Have the time and desire to explore a new topic of study—maybe geology, classical music, or art history? Senior University is a diverse, lifelong learning organization that might be the place for you. long hours of intensive planning, recruiting teachers, and organizing schedules, Senior University became a reality. Although it is called a “university”, Senior University is an independent, non-profit organization, and all teachers and board members are volunteers. Anyone can participate. Some members even drive in from outlying towns. And whether you want to be a student, help on a committee, or teach—the choice is yours. The only requirement to teach is that you have a passionate desire to share knowledge on a subject close to your heart. Students pay membership dues of $50.00 per year. If you choose to participate in classes during the fall or winter terms, you pay a flat fee of $60.00 per term, which covers as many classes as you can fit into your own schedule. If you attend the Summer Lecture Series, the cost is $30.00 for all ten lectures. Equally as important as the learning, notes Gwen Hauk, is the opportunity for fellowship. Gwen is the current president of Senior University. Four years ago, she
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parents that include books on children’s activities. The library also stocks bilingual resources for all ages, such as puzzles and parenting books in Spanish and English. Established in 1999, the center supports parents, childcare providers, and other caregivers by building the confidence, skills, and child development knowledge they need to create positive and enriching early childhood environments. “Bridges to Growth is designed to nurture children by supporting their parents and caregivers,” Jane explained. “We believe that if a child is given the right nurturing and support from birth, then they are more likely to reach their full potential as they grow up.” Free or low-cost parent and caregiver education serves as a primary aspect of the services provided by Bridges to Growth. The center offers between four and six classes every month that focus on parenting issues and caregiver training, such as improving communication skills and increasing school readiness. “We tend to be the resource that people go to in Georgetown and in Williamson County for parent education,” Jane said. “I have parents coming up to me and sharing how much we have helped them to learn something about their
child that they would not have known. We try to help parents learn how to let their children know that they are loved.” When not supervising hallway processionals of masked threeto-five-year-olds, Jane divides her time between managing the center’s lending library, organizing classes, planning events, and coordinating advertising. She also oversees the center’s teacher resource workroom, where local teachers and the public can use laminating and die-cutting machines, as well as the new Cricut™ machine. “All of this does keep me pretty busy,” Jane admits, “but I love the work. Seeing the children come in and have fun with the toys or during an event is so rewarding to me. I really like helping people and knowing that we have made a difference in the lives of these families.”
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Jane Hazelton, Coordinator Bridges to Growth Resource Center The Georgetown Project 805 W. University Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 864-3008 www.georgetown project.com Homepage: www. georgetownproject.com/ bridges/index.htm
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eathered boards of mesquite, pine, and cedar, some with nails still intact, lean in disorderly piles around the patio. Paul Burkle stands amid the planks, his bright blue eyes measuring and evaluating each one, looking for just the right piece. “A lot depends on what material I have available,” said Paul, a Georgetown-based artisan who crafts western-style furniture from long-abandoned pieces of wood. “I have a friend who scouts material for me, and different types of material suggest different things. I try to figure out how to do something with whatever materials I have on hand.” Using everything from fence posts and roofing slats to PVC pipes, Paul has created one-ofa-kind benches, swings, tables, hutches, chests, lamps, guitar stands, and other pieces of furniture for several decades now.
When not fulfilling his duties as manager of the San Gabriel Motor Court, where he has worked for the past 30 years, Paul spends his time sawing, chiseling, hammering, and varnishing rustic works of art in his expansive, onsite studio. “I have always enjoyed making stuff, and wood is really beautiful,” he explained. “There is something warm and cozy about it, and I find it relaxing to work with. If I get called away in the midst of a piece of furniture, to fix a running faucet or something else like that, and then come back, it’s just as I left it.” Instead of trying to erase signs of wear and weathering in the wood that he uses, Paul allows the rich and varied history of each plank and board to show through. Even kerf marks—the distinctive patterns made by a saw or another bladed instrument—can sometimes be seen under the varnish or oil he uses to finish a piece of furniture.
“The more nail holes, stains, and rusty spots, the better,” said Paul with a chuckle. “I don’t actually know what early Texas furniture looked like—though I think that it was probably designed more for utility than beauty—so most of the time I am just winging it. I really enjoy being able to use my imagination as much as I do in my work. It feels a lot like inventing.” Paul began creating furniture at the prompting of Jeff Houston, a friend and former owner of the San Gabriel Motor Court. “Jeff wanted to do something to make the San Gabriel [Motor Court] unique and to help it stand out
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and increase word-of-mouth,” Paul said. “So I started making western-style furnishings, including beds, picture frames, and window shutters for the guest rooms. In time, we redid most of the rooms at the San Gabriel in this style.” The encouragement and support of his former employer still impacts how Paul approaches his craft. “Jeff really helped me, and I owe him a lot,” Paul explained. “He would always say to me, ‘Keep it simple,’ and I still try to remember that as I work. I always want to do that with the furniture that I create. Simple things are the best.” Paul’s earliest lessons in woodworking came during childhood afternoons shared with his father. “My dad had his own personal shop,” he said, “and I was always in there with him when he worked, watching and learning as much as I could.” As a young man, Paul grew his skills in woodcraft and furniture making during a year-long stint at an Austin-area furniture company, as well as by means of several contract construction jobs.
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Paul’s most extensive preparation for artisan furniture making, though, came through his more than 30-year career as a fine artist. A prolific painter of landscapes in oil, he honed his understanding of aesthetic principles and of the creative process while working on canvas. “During all my years as a painter,” he said, “I really learned that you have to get out the paintbrushes and the paint and go to work even if you don’t know what you are going to do. It can be hard to get started, but once you do, you often have a lot of creative ideas present themselves.” While he still completes an occasional landscape painting, Paul said that he finds woodworking to be more satisfying and fulfilling. “I like to make things at my own speed,” he explained, “and furniture allows for that much more than painting does. Once you start a painting, you really need to follow it through and finish it. Woodworking allows you to set your own pace.”
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He has found that the most rewarding aspect of his craft, however, is the people that he meets. “It’s really fun to sell the furniture itself,” he said. “People who buy it give me a lot of encouragement, and they give me a lot of great ideas too. In fact, most of my work is consignment now. The best part for me has really been meeting so many interesting people as a result of what I do—people with wonderful stories to tell about their lives.” Paul shows his hand-crafted furniture in the courtyard of the San Gabriel Motor Court every Saturday, weather permitting, and by appointment.
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era Hampton shook out the folds of the patchwork quilt, taking in the delicate lavenders and blues, the bold reds, and then looked around the living room again. This time, a dark mahogany desk in the corner caught her eye, illuminated under a small brass lamp. She paused for a long moment deep in thought, and then nodded her head. “That’s it,” she said with a smile. “I always start with an inspiration piece—whether it’s a pillow, picture, or piece of furniture,” explained Tera, owner and founder of Sensible Re-Design, a Georgetown-based interior design studio. “The process grows from there. I don’t like ‘matchy-matchy,’ so a big part of my creative process is piecing items and colors together that you would never imagine could coexist in the same space.” As a designer, Tera works with both residential and commercial clients, providing consultation, decorating, and redesign services that include everything from flooring and tiles to windows and paint. She said that she particularly enjoys helping residential clients redesign their current space by using furniture and decorative items that they already own. “I help clients fall back in love with what they have,” Tera
explained, “which inspired my slogan ‘taking what you have and making it better.’ Everyone deserves a beautiful home, no matter how limited their budget. I find the most satisfaction from discovering creative ways to repurpose and restore personal belongings and treasured items that are meaningful to my client.” As a consultant, Tera works closely with more than 20 Austin area real estate agents and their clients, often helping new homeowners choose custom touches for their homes and providing staging services for existing homes before they go on the market. Real estate staging, she explained, involves
rearranging, reorganizing, and decluttering an existing home. “I spend several hours a week staging homes,” Tera said. “That has been the foundation of my business from the beginning. Staging is statistically proven to help homes sell as much as 50 times faster, and it is truly one of the most satisfying parts of my job.” Tera discovered her love of design at an early age. As a young girl, she constantly decorated and redecorated her own bedroom, and for as long as she can remember, family members and friends would come to her for advice in decorating their homes or designing their workspaces. In 2003, with
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rom counting a fouryear-old’s teeth to taking pictures of a fourteenyear-old’s mouth, partners Dr. Kenny Havard and Dr. Travis Hildebrand of Georgetown Pediatric Dentistry seek to help children and adolescents have a positive and even enjoyable experience at the dentist. “We try to set ourselves apart,” said Dr. Kenny. “Visiting the dentist can sometimes be a stressful time, so we try to create a fun and
rewarding time for kids and their parents. From the front door [on], our office has been designed with that in mind.” Young children can play in Eagle Town, a playroom designed like an old western town, complete with tot-sized diner and mercantile, while older children can browse the Internet on available computers. Patients of all ages, and their parents, can enjoy complimentary beverages as well, such as water, tea, and coffee. The playful, welcoming atmosphere of the waiting area extends to treatment rooms, too, where children can watch a favorite cartoon or movie during their treatments. “We really enjoy making kids smile,” said Dr. Travis, “and hearing parents tell us that their children love coming to the dentist.” All of the attention to creative, compassionate care has paid off for the small but growing dental practice. Established in 2008, Georgetown Pediatric Dentistry has expanded from three to ten employees and, during that time, has cared for the teeth of over 5,000 patients. “We have been very fortunate in our first few years and have experienced rapid growth,” said Dr. Kenny. “Georgetown is known for its retirement communities, but
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its pediatric population is actually quite underserved. We feel like we have helped fill the need for specialty pediatric care in the area.” The partnership between Dr. Kenny and Dr. Travis grew out of a college friendship that deepened while the two men obtained doctorates of dental surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and began to pursue careers in pediatric dentistry. “I find this work especially meaningful,” said Dr. Travis. “It allows me to develop long-term relationships with my patient families and to make a larger impact on my patients as they develop healthy habits they can keep for a lifetime.” For Dr. Kenny, the most satisfying aspects of his work often center on transforming children’s experiences with dental care. “Some of the more rewarding experiences for me,” he said, “have been treating patients with special needs and helping anxious children have positive experiences with us.” Dr. Kenny’s and Dr. Travis’s commitment to pediatric dental care extends far beyond the doors of their Georgetown practice. In 2010, the partners founded the nonprofit Caring Smiles Foundation, “through which children
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can receive necessary dental treatment that their families otherwise may not be able to afford,” explained Dr. Kenny. He added, “The formation of the Caring Smiles Foundation has possibly been the most rewarding experience for me.” Thanks to charitable donations, the foundation helps to provide dental treatment for children who need it most. On August 11, the Caring Smiles Foundation will hold the 2nd Annual Back to School Bash at Duke’s BBQ Smokehouse in Georgetown. The event will feature live music by Brandon Rhyder, plus a barbecue dinner plate, and children can enjoy a bounce house, face painting, and other games and activities. All proceeds will go toward providing quality dental care for underprivileged children in the surrounding communities. “Above all else, we are advocates for the children we are privileged to serve,” Dr. Travis said. “We are grateful for the opportunities that Georgetown has provided and look forward to many years providing specialty dental services to our patients in Georgetown and the surrounding communities.”
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Growing Up in Georgetown Judge Stump was born and raised in Georgetown. He and probably most youngsters growing up in Georgetown in the 1950s and ’60s, enjoyed family stability and adults who were actively involved in guiding the town’s youth. So Judge Stump got his ideas about raising children and keeping them out of trouble from his mother and father and most every other adult in his church and community. But today, as the presiding judge over Municipal Court for the City of Georgetown, which includes the Teen Court program, he’s seen a major shift in what was the natural order of things—adults mentoring the community’s children. Young Randy Stump didn’t think about breaking the law—or maybe he just didn’t have time to think about it. When he wasn’t attending services with his folks at First Presbyterian Church, he was busy working at Inner Space Caverns or stocking shelves at Gold’s Department store under Henry Gold’s watchful eye. Mr. Gold taught him not only about selling merchandise, but about working with people. “He was truly a remarkable man, who taught us about people and life, an inspiration to us all.” At school, Randy studied under the sharp eye of Dell Pickett who taught
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A Judge’S View from page 31 him English and Raye McCoy who taught him Spanish (both teachers have had schools named after them in Georgetown). Randy’s mother, Gene (Comer) Stump, was also a teacher for over twenty five years, and taught homemaking to generations of students at Georgetown High School. She also made sure Randy and his older brother, Bill Jr., learned their manners, like “Yes, Sir” and “Yes, Ma’am.” If he got an itch to talk back or skip his homework, he’d get in trouble at school and at home. He was “parented” by a village of folks in Georgetown. “[There was] a lot more of a blend between the younger and older groups,” Judge Stump said. “As Georgetown has grown larger, we’ve seen the younger and older people [become] more segregated.” Dad and Son When Randy Stump wasn’t working or in church or school, he was with his dad learning about the fine art of fishing in area lakes, the history of Williamson County, and collecting Indian artifacts. Living in a modest home just two blocks off the Georgetown Square, Randy would wait by the front door for his dad, W.R. “Bill” Stump who practiced law for over fifty years in an office on Eighth and Main, the same office where Judge Stump practices law today. (Judge Stump’s position is a part-time judgeship, and he also has practiced municipal, probate and real estate law for over twenty-eight years). The two of them, with his mother and brother, would visit many historical sites around the county, state and nation. Locally, they hiked the fields and banks of the San Gabriel River, together with the surrounding country roads looking for evidence of Indian occupation and life. His dad taught Randy to identify arrowheads and other Indian tools. They would discuss what they had found and how the Indians used these weapons and tools in everyday life. “[Bill and Randy] loved to come out to the country,” said Ralph Love, a long time friend of the family. “[Bill] always included their children in family activities,” he said. “My father was a great example as a parent. He lived what he believed and
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put people first,” he said. In addition, his dad used their fishing trips and long hikes through the countryside as a time to talk to Randy about what he believed was important in life: what it meant to be a man of good character, to work hard, to accept responsibility for one’s actions, to respect adults and help others. Parental Advice If a child has responsible adults guiding him, Judge Stump believes fewer teens would be showing up in his court. But he understands that despite best efforts, some kids are going to test the limits. “Some parents do everything right, love their kids deeply and try to do everything they can for them—and the kids still get into trouble.” Nonetheless, “If they actually had guidance from people who could advise them on which direction to go and kept better tabs on them, then they may not get into as much trouble,” he said. Ultimately, parents must set the moral example in their homes, early and often, teaching children the basics of right and wrong. “Kids also need to have a little latitude to be able to make some mistakes, because we certainly don’t learn unless we make mistakes. And that’s part of the way we look at [cases] when we’re dealing with juvenile courts: Everybody is entitled to a mistake. The issue is that you need to learn from it so that you don’t repeat it.” Judge Stump also says that kids need to be held accountable for their actions. “One of the things I tell [parents] is the kids don’t really learn anything if the parents pay a fine for them. Whether it’s performing community service, or working to pay a fine, kids need to learn to accept responsibility.” “The thing is,” Judge Stump said, “[parents] need to be present in their children’s lives, they need to know what their children are doing, they need to try to keep tabs on them. My goal is to make sure they don’t come through the system again.” And to achieve this goal, children need caring, teaching adults who will take the time to guide them.
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hile many girls raised in the 1950s and 1960s wanted to be teachers, nurses and of course, full-time mommies when they grew up, as a youngster, Sarah Hinton, Georgetown Municipal Airport’s manager knew from a young age that she wanted to be an attorney, an entrepreneur or a pilot. Hired in June 2011 as Georgetown Airport’s first woman airport manager, Sarah doesn’t see her role through gender-colored glasses. Rather, she’s just happy to be doing what she loves: being around airplanes. Perhaps surprising to some, Sarah didn’t start out behind a desk making reservations or selling tickets. She started at ground level, literally, before she ever took to the blue skies. Taking Flight To hear her mother tell it, Sarah began showing signs of aeronautic enthusiasm as a youngster, though it wasn’t until much later that they put the pieces together. When it was time for Sarah to shop for summer clothes at age 7, Tunky Hinton, Sarah’s mother, said Sarah picked out a shirt with two airplanes appliquéd on it. Perhaps the airplane bug had bitten Sarah early but she didn’t become cognizant of her affinity for all things aeronautic until she was 16 when she met her first “Amelia Earhart”—the first and only girl Sarah knew who took flying lessons. As Sarah watched the girl strut confidently toward a plane with flight records clamped securely to her clipboard, Sarah thought this young woman was a flying angel. Oh my, isn’t she something—a girl taking flying lessons, Sarah thought. “Just the fact a female could do something like that stuck with me,” she said. That lit a pilot light inside Sarah—the kind that keeps on burning despite the passing of time. Sarah took her first flying lessons after she graduated from college with a degree in business administration and marketing. She was married at 24, and it was then that she began logging serious flying time. After a honeymoon in Cozumel, she and her husband had a 13-hour layover on their way back home. Frustrated,
her husband decided to buy his own plane. Within the next year, they took flying lessons and purchased their own plane. Every summer they’d fly to the Bahamas and Sarah even piloted one flight there with her mother. Sarah got to know much about the mechanics of the plane, especially fueling operations. “It became a fun thing, and I started buying and selling aircraft over a three- or four-year period,” she said. This was a lucrative business for Sarah and her husband until 1985 when Cessna ceased its production of single engine aircraft and prices skyrocketed.
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Her First Airport Job Sarah’s first experience working at an airport was as a part-time airport assistant at Granbury Airport. After 3½ years at Granbury, Cleburne Regional Airport hired Sarah as its airport manager. Sarah mastered her airport management skills at Cleburne and found she was ready for a challenge at a bigger airport. Last October, she received the call that would satisfy her desire and bring her to Georgetown. “A contact at TXDOT [Texas Department of Transportation] informed me of the opening,” she said. She applied on March 6, 2011, and was offered the job on May 23. Although Sarah is just getting her landing legs in Georgetown, she is studying the master plan and with the input from city officials, is determining what the airport’s greatest needs are. “Right now, I’m finding out what all the tenants and pilots want,” she said. With a lot of hard work and passion, not only has Sarah’s childhood dream of becoming a pilot come true, she also gets to
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Some Notable Women In Aviation History 1906 E. Lillian Todd (USA) First Woman to Design and Build an Aircraft 1908 Therese Peltier (France) First Woman to Pilot an Aircraft 1910 Blanche Stuart Scott (USA) First Woman to Solo an Airplane 1910 Raymonde de Laroche (France) First Woman in the World to Receive Pilot License 1911 Harriet Quimby (USA) First U.S. Woman to Earn a Pilot Certificate and to Cross the English Channel 1921 Bessie Coleman (USA) First African-American (male or female) to Receive a Pilot License
Off The Ground from page 39 manage an operation doing what she loves best: serving people and being around airplanes. "The City of Georgetown is very pleased to have Ms. Hinton join our organization and team. We cast a very broad net to get the best-qualified individual for the position based upon their education, experience, accomplishments, personality, and other skills. Ms. Hinton clearly stood out as the best candidate during the screening and interview process."
1927 Phoebe Fairgrave Omlie (USA) First Woman to Obtain an Aircraft Mechanics License 1929 Florence “Pancho” Barnes (USA) First Woman Stunt Pilot in Motion Pictures 1929 Bobbi Trout (USA) First Woman to Perform In-flight Aerial Refueling 1931 Anne Morrow Lindbergh (USA) First U.S. Woman Glider Pilot 1932 Amelia Earhart (USA) First Woman to Cross the Atlantic Solo 1934 Helen Richey (USA) First Woman to be Hired as a Pilot for a U.S. Commercial Airline (Central Airlines) 1942 Mary Van Scyoc (USA) First Woman Air Traffic Controller 1942 Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP, USA) First U.S. Women Pilots to Fly Military Aircraft 1943 Janet Waterford Bragg (USA) First African American woman to earn a commercial pilot's license 1947 Ellen Shaw Carter (USA) First Woman to Receive a Helicopter Rating 1953 Jacqueline Cochran (USA) First Woman to Break the Sound Barrier (in a Northrop T-38) 1963 Valentina Tereshkova (U.S.S.R.) First Woman in Space 1964 Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock (USA) First Woman to Successfully Fly around the World 1973 Emily Howell Warner (USA) First Woman to be hired as an Air Transport Pilot for a Modern, JetEquipped Scheduled Airline (Frontier Airlines) 1983 Sally Ride, Ph.D. (USA) First U.S. Woman in Space 1984 Svetlana Savitskaya (U.S.S.R.) First Woman to Walk in Space 1984 Kathryn Sullivan (USA) First U.S. Woman to Walk in Space (Courtesy of Women In Aviation International, www.wai.org)
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Cook draws on locally-sourced ingredients to create easy recipes for kids By
Christine Switzer
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hether teaching middle school students in a Garden to Table Culinary Arts class or pulling herbs and vegetables from her garden for a family meal, Carey Thornell likes to keep it simple.
“I like to let the food do what it does best,” explained Carey, Coordinator for the Georgetown Independent School District After School Action Program and a certified Master Gardener. “I try to let what is in season inspire me to bring out natural flavors and
find how they pair well with each other.” Carey learned resourcefulness from her depression-era grandmother, “who could make a 20-course meal out of nothing,” and creativity from her father, “who improvised his recipes with unique ingredients.” What influenced Carey the most, though, was their passion. “You can taste it when someone loves to cook,” she said. “From picking produce to dreaming up recipes and bringing meals together—it is really about passion and love for cooking.”
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My Best Attempt at My Dad’s Salsa Ingredients: 1 can Rotel®, partially strained ½ cup green onions, chopped (white and green parts) ½ cup white onion, chopped ½ cup fresh cilantro 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped with seeds ¼ cup green pepper, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 2 Tbs garlic salt 3 peeled cloves fresh garlic Juice of one lime Instructions: In a food processor, chop 3 cloves of garlic. Add can of partially strained Rotel and add garlic salt, and pulse a few times. Roughly chop green onion, green pepper, tomato, cilantro, onion, and jalapeno with seeds. Add chopped ingredients and lime juice to food processor and blend until smooth. Serve with chips or fresh cut veggies.
Chicken and Cheesy Easy Empanadas
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Dice tomato, jalapeno (remembering to remove seeds), green onion, chicken, and cilantro. Toss in a bowl with canned green chiles, cumin, shredded cheeses, and cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are combined. (If you want to cut time and stirring, you can dice veggies and then throw everything in the food processor for a couple of quick pulses, but kids LOVE to mix!) Use a circle cookie cutter to cut as many circles as you can out of two pre-made pie crusts. Place a small spoonful of the mixture into the middle of each circle and fold crust in half over mixture into little crescent shapes (or half circles). With the tines of a fork, press along the outer edge of the half circle to create a nice edge and seal the empanada. Place prepared empanadas on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and bake for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown. These are great served with salsa!
Ingredients: 1 cooked chicken breast (I always grill the chicken breast the night before) 1 cup cream cheese 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded ½ cup Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded ¼ cup diced canned green chiles ¼ cup green onion, diced ¼ cup tomatoes, diced ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced ½ tsp cumin 1 package pre-made pie crusts (or make your own, but I can't bake so I do store-bought)
Ziploc® Zucchini, Ham, and Cheese Omelets Ingredients: 3 large eggs (Smith & Smith Farms eggs are colorful and kids get a kick out of them) 1 zucchini, diced small ¼ cup ham, diced small ¼ cup Swiss cheese, diced small Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Crack three large eggs into a Ziploc® quart freezer bag. It MUST be a freezer bag. Make sure the bag is tightly closed and then shake the eggs until they are mixed well. The more you shake, the fluffier your omelet will be. Dice zucchini, ham, and Swiss cheese into small bits to ensure your ingredients cook evenly. Add ingredients to your omelet bag and shake again. In a sauce pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Carefully press out any air in the bag and seal it tightly. Put the bag into the boiling water and wait for the magic to happen. It should take about 11-14 minutes for your omelet to be complete. Test your omelet before opening the bag by poking the bag with a spoon to make sure it is cooked through. If it oozes when you poke it, put the bag back in the boiling water for a few more minutes. This recipe is completely customizable and kid-friendly. You can add any ingredient, and it is great every time. Letting kids pick what goes in the omelet gives them a sense of ownership of their dish.
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You can also use the microwave with this recipe. Just microwave the omelet 30 seconds at a time until it is completely cooked to avoid “blowing up” your omelet (though the kids love it when this happens!).
Butternut Squash Chicken Strips
Combine the panko, bread crumbs, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Mix with a fork until all ingredients are blended.
Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, roasted (Two Happy Children Farm has the BEST butternut squash) 1 large egg 1 Tbs local honey (I like Bost Honey—it’s local and delicious) 4 chicken breasts, sliced in strips 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 cup regular bread crumbs ½ Tbs kosher salt ½ tsp cayenne ¼ tsp cinnamon Olive oil to lightly coat baking sheet and squash
Cut uncooked chicken breast into long, thin strips (this is a good time to talk with kids about washing hands before and after working with chicken). Roll all chicken strips in the squash mixture first and then into the bread crumbs until they are completely coated. Transfer coated tenders to a baking sheet lightly coated with olive oil and pop into the oven at 350° for about 15 to 20 minutes or until tenders are golden outside and cooked through. You may have to flip the strips once to get them to cook evenly, depending on how thick you cut your strips.
Instructions: To roast squash, cut butternut squash in half and scoop out the middle (kids love to do this part). Coat all sides with olive oil and lay squash face down on a cooking sheet. Bake at 350°F until you can poke a fork into the skin of the squash. Leave the oven at 350° for the chicken strips. (You can also roast the squash in advance and store in the fridge until you are ready to make the dish. It makes the recipe a lot faster for kids.)
You can also cook the tenders in an electric skillet with a few tablespoons of olive oil. It is a delicious recipe, and kids like to eat them with either a simple country gravy or honey mustard.
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Let the squash cool and then scoop the inside into a food processor. Crack egg into the food processor. Add the honey and then blend the mixture until it is smooth. Pour mixture into a shallow dish.
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Afoot on Jefferson’s Cobblestone Streets A Traveling Salesman Explores 19th-Century Riverport Town
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ucked behind white picket fences, with Greek Revival-style columns and pediments, the Victorian-era homes stood gracefully on either side of the cobblestone street. Magnolia trees in delicate spring bloom and crepe myrtles with rich blossoms shaded the tidy front lawns. Larry Young paused a moment, his eyes taking in the symmetrical lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, and cozy porch of the William Clark house, built by Allen Urquart in 1852 and one of the many landmark homes and buildings clustered throughout the downtown historic district of Jefferson, Texas. “I usually don’t have time for sightseeing, but this time was different,” said Larry, a traveling footwear salesman, whose business takes him to locations throughout Texas and the neighboring states of Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. “Jefferson is a really beautiful city, and it has such an amazing history.” Founded in 1840, Jefferson thrived as a port town during the 1800s when commercial riverboats crowded the Big Cypress Bayou, bringing cotton and other goods from far away ports such as
New Orleans, Louisiana, and St. Louis, Missouri. In its heyday, the city ranked as the 6th largest city in the state with a population of 30,000. Now home to just over 2,000 residents, the town still evokes its 19th century heritage with elegant mansions and charming cottages tucked along quiet streets. Visitors can tour the city’s historic landmarks, antique shops, and other attractions by mule-drawn wagon, horse-drawn carriage, motorized trolley, riverboat, and—as Larry did—by foot. “Some of my customers in Jefferson have become great friends, and I really enjoy visiting them,” Larry explained. “During my visit, they offered to give me a walking tour around the downtown. My wife, FranSina, is always encouraging me to take advantage of opportunities for sightseeing while I travel, so I jumped at the chance to see more of Jefferson.” The compact downtown lists on the National Register of Historic Places, with several churches, antebellum houses, and commercial buildings included. Highlights include the Excelsior House, a historic 19th century hotel that has counted Ulysses S. Grant, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Oscar
Wilde among its guests, and the Atalanta, a private railroad car of 19th century railroad magnate and robber baron Jay Gould. “Jefferson is really worth visiting,” said Larry. “I found the cobblestone streets, the historic sites, and the steamboats on the river were all beautiful. The people in this town are great too—it all adds up a winner.” Larry credits his wife, FranSina, a Georgetown area artist, with encouraging him to begin embracing his business trips as opportunities for sightseeing as well. “FranSina has really taught me to enjoy beautiful places while traveling,” said Larry. “As a result, I have learned to take time to visit museums and to search out local landmarks.”
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Driving Directions Australian Shepherds find a job, and dog trainer Linda Bell shares her passion for the sport of herding
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inda Bell gives soft commands to Trip, a two-yearold Australian Shepherd, as he herds sheep about and through obstacles in a working arena. “Away to me… steady… walk…,” Linda directs. The sheep yield to Trip’s subtle movements as he walks quietly behind the sheep, dodging back and forth to guide them. The intense look in the dog’s eyes says he is on a mission. “These dogs love to work,” says Linda, herding dog owner and trainer. She keeps four working dogs on her immaculate Georgetown farm, where they herd sheep, ducks, chickens, guineas, and sometimes cattle. While doing their job, they’re also training for competitions. It’s serious work. And Linda is just as intense as her dogs. She had a double knee replacement just a short time ago, but she is determined to work her dogs and make it to Wisconsin for the Australian Shepherd Club of America Nationals in September. Training these dogs is her life and her passion. After working as an agriculture and science teacher for a few years in California and Mexico, Linda began to get serious about
working with and training herding dogs. All of her current herding dogs are descendants of her first Australian Shepherd, Winslow, who earned national titles in three herding events: cattle, sheep and ducks. Winslow passed away in November. Linda remembers affectionately, “He taught me, and we learned together.” “I absolutely love the sport,” explains Linda, “You learn something new every day.” She competes at the national level and teaches at the international level. But she has a heart for people getting started with herding dogs. Linda holds lessons and clinics for dog owners who have a serious desire to compete in herding trials as well as learn basic obedience techniques, which she believes is the foundation to any competition. Eli, a seven-year-old Aussie, gets his turn. He’s been off a while, due to Linda’s recent surgery. Eli gets to take the ducks out of their enclosure. They quack and waddle quickly into the large working pen. While Linda sets up the field for a demonstration, she leaves Eli unattended. On his own, he efficiently drives the ducks into a corner pen, then lies
down and stares, never taking his By eyes off of them. It is evident that these dogs have a strong instinct, and Linda shows them just what to do with it. Training a herding dog is taking the prey drive instinct of a dog and molding it into something useful. Left to the dog’s own devices, his prey instinct could take over and he might pull a sheep down and possibly kill it. Linda’s method of training teaches the dog to merely herd the livestock, not hurt them. Sitting in the cool breezeway of the barn, Linda speaks passionately about the connection For more information, between human handler and dog. please visit Linda’s Web For Linda, dog training isn’t about site: www.winslide.net the dog alone. It’s about teaching the human to communicate so that the dog can understand. There is no doubt that, with all of Linda’s passion and spunk, she will continue to spread her knowledge and help humans and dogs alike steer their way to the Linda Bell and her herding dogs sport of herding.
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NinetyOne Fairy Godmothers
A local giving circle invites women to join forces to grant wishes in Georgetown
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hey don’t swish wands, but with a flick of a pen, they make dreams come true for area nonprofits seeking to help the homeless, hungry, disabled, or troubled in Georgetown. These 91 (and counting) fairy godmothers are the members of the Seeds of Strength giving circle, a blossoming women’s group with one mission: to transform lives through collaborative charitable giving. And in the process, they’ve transformed themselves, too. Thirteen women launched a giving circle two years ago for women who wanted to make charitable donations, but who had no idea where to put their money. They named it Seeds of Strength. Their charge was to learn what needs there were in Georgetown, which agencies required—and deserved—assistance, and how they could use their money to really make a difference. “We all dribble a little bit here and a little bit there to causes we care about, but when you lump it all together and join with others, then you have a much more significant impact,” says founding member Barbara Pearce. To do that, the women “put together
the structure and invited a lot of women to participate,” Barbara remembers. All a woman had to do to join was contribute $1000 which quickly resulted in 54 members and $54,000 that first year. This year the group swelled to 91 members and a magical $91,000. In June, SOS gave sizeable, dream-come-true grants (ranging from $10,000 to $25,000) to seven local nonprofits. With over 40 local nonprofit agencies, how on earth do the members choose which organizations need the most fairy dust? The group falls under the umbrella of the Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation, which guides nonprofits and works to establish endowments to support them. Through CTCF channels, SOS can find out Georgetown’s most pressing problems and which nonprofits are trying to solve them. “We are changing the face of giving in Georgetown,” SOS treasurer Karen Cole proudly says, “and at the same time educating women on the needs in our local community.” When a nonprofit applies for an SOS grant, SOS sends a committee to perform on-site evaluations and then provides a written report so that all SOS members can vote
on finalists. Members like Ginny Senchack, who works full time and can’t do site visits, appreciate getting in-depth information about a nonprofit in this efficient way. Each finalist gets to make a threeminute presentation to SOS before the final vote to determine which agencies get the awards. The presentations, says member Cammy Garey, are always “very compelling,” the kinds that produce lumps in the throat. There are so many poignant stories out there that members confess they had no idea about until they joined SOS. The whole experience is transforming for members. Some women, says President Eugenia Koog, sacrifice to contribute $1000, whether it’s all at once or in installments. But whether they whip out a check or scrimp and save to help others, she says, SOS “heightens our awareness; it makes us better people.” It makes them all, in a sense, fairy godmothers.
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2011 Hill Country Book Festival Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Georgetown Community Center For More Information: www.hillcountrybookfestival.org/index.html
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n August 20, the Georgetown Community Center will come alive with acoustic music, trivia contests, poetry readings, and children’s crafts as book lovers of all ages come out for the 4th annual Hill Country Book Festival. Local authors and illustrators will share selections from “Hot Off the Press” publications, connect with readers, and sign copies of their books, while children and adults can connect with favorite authors and join in interactive activities. “We are thrilled about this year’s book festival,” said Ann Bell, president of the Hill Country Book Festival. “Over 50 authors in all genres will be present, and musician performances and author readings are scheduled. Adults will be able to relax with refreshments and interact with the authors, while children can enjoy creative activities that allow them to express themselves
through the written word.” Dedicated to building generations of writers, the HCB Festival focuses on encouraging writers of all ages, especially children and young adults. Past events have included a writing competition for local homeschool, private, and public school students and a festival devoted entirely to children and young adult authors and illustrators. This year’s festival continues that commitment to fostering a love of writing and reading among children and young adults. “The children’s section will be alive with activities and music,” Ann explained. “This year, the theme is ‘Journey through the Middle Ages: Be a King or Queen and Own Your Own Dragon.’ Children can spend as much time as they like creating their own crowns and dragons and writing a response to ‘If you had a dragon, what would your dragon breathe?’ Children will also be given special
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(Left) Emma Handlos, Elizabeth Dietlein, Lyndi Tsering, and Shannon Carey (Right) Front Row: Hill Country Book Festival writing competition representatives Kayla Marnach, Ann Bell, and Lynn Whitson. Back Row: Paula Brock, GISD curriculum director, and GISD librarians and staff
booklets that they can use in gathering autographs from the children’s authors.” Other highlights at the festival will include musical performances by students from Dolce Music of Georgetown and poetry readings with guitar accompaniment by local authors and performers Mike and Joyce Gullickson. Austinbased Brooklyn James, an author and musician, will also perform original country western acoustic music that she composed to accompany her book The Boots My Mother Gave Me. “We are very excited about everything that we have planned for this year,” said Ann. “This is definitely a unique opportunity for authors and readers to interact and to share their love of reading and the craft of writing. Overall, the festival will be an excellent way for children, parents, and grandparents to end the summer.”
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t first glance, Cindy and Candace Weigand look like any mother and daughter chatting at Starbucks. Cindy, comfortable in black Lycra capris, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes, runs a hand through her short, nofuss hair and sips an ice water. Candace, a 19-year-old with wavy blond hair, intelligent brown eyes, and dimples, is a sophomore at Southwestern University. Her embroidered, Indian-style blouse reveals her artsy side, as does her drink of choice: Java Chip Frappaccino with two pumps of caramel. A nice, average mom and daughter duo, right? Just try grabbing one of them from behind, however, and you’ll find yourself with a bloody nose or a sore arm before you can say “sugar and spice.” After a year of Krav Maga training, these two ladies have the strength and knowhow to protect themselves. Krav Maga is Hebrew for “contact combat.” Used by the Israeli army and other forces, it is a martial arts system that centers around techniques for hand-tohand fighting: blocking, punching, striking, grappling, kicking, and wrestling. “It’s basically street fighting,” Cindy says, “but it’s not about picking fights. It’s about staying away from them. It’s selfdefense.”
Cindy discovered Krav Maga last summer, when she nabbed a flyer for the class at the Georgetown Recreation Center. “It looked fun, like it’d be good exercise,” Cindy remembers. “Let’s do this together,” she urged Candace, who immediately said, “Let’s go!” She’d seen Krav Maga on TV and in movies and thought it looked “awesome.” The two could get in shape and do something really cool. A year later, they are in Instructor Michael Krucenski’s classes, which are held four nights a week. Two nights focus on strength and conditioning, and the other two focus on technique. “It’s body toughening,” Candace says about the conditioning nights. “We have one circuit where we go around the parking lot [at Georgetown Fitness] doing squats. We do lunges, curls, aerobics. And we do a lot of bag work, too. If you punch a bag properly, you get an entire upper body workout.” She adds, “It’s Crossfit®, with a Krav flavor.” Cindy noticed a difference in her body within six weeks of beginning the classes. She felt stronger, more solid. “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve felt more vulnerable,” Cindy says, but Krav Maga has changed that. Not only does she feel equipped to fend off an attacker, but she also feels less intimidated by situations like empty parking lots at night. “It’s a confidence
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omen’s rights have come a long way, but there’s one area women have yet to breach: the gaming world. Audrey Wright, a self-professed “gamer girl,” is out to change that. This fall, Audrey will begin her senior year and her third year in Georgetown High School’s Capstone Project, which is a college-level course defined as “where study meets workplace.” Students work on a year-long project of their choice that is judged at the end of the year by teachers and area businesspeople. Audrey’s project last year was to create a plan for her business idea, “Gamer Girl” clothing products. The idea was kick-started by her previous project, which was a research paper about gaming addictions. Throughout her research, Audrey became more aware that the gaming communities offered nothing solely for women, even though
women make up over 40 percent of their fan base. Like other girls of her generation, Audrey cannot remember not having a computer. “It’s 2011. A lot more girls are playing video games.” That’s where Gamer Girl comes into play. “I really want to make something that girls can enjoy and have for themselves that relates to video games.” Audrey smiles. “And they can wear their Gamer Girl t-shirts and their Gamer Girl pajamas while they game.” Audrey already has investors interested in "Gamer Girl" clothing, and she eventually wants to expand into manufacturing mice, headsets, and keyboards—all hot pink with rhinestones. “I still want to feel girly while playing my video games. I don’t want to be one of the guys. I think a lot of girls feel that way, and that’s why they back away from [playing games].” The gaming world is still a “man’s world” and most of the game developers are men. “A lot of the girlier games or
female-made games are for little kids,” Audrey says. “I’m hoping women will push more into the development of the higher-end games.” Audrey believes her future is currently Gamer Girl, but if it doesn’t work out, she wants to take the gaming world by storm and become a video game developer. “There are definitely a lot of girls like me out there gaming, but let’s push it to the next level. Let’s get more gamer girls. The opportunities are getting broader,” Audrey says, “and the fact that there is nothing out there like this… It’s like it’s waiting for me to crack it open.”
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ver 18 years ago, JoAnn Goldston lost her first husband. The grieving process was hard for her. Even though she was present in a new grandchild’s life, many months went by before JoAnn realized she had somehow missed the child’s transition from helpless infant to cooing, crawling baby. At that time, Georgetown’s church ministers and a support group at the hospital tended to the needs of the grieving. JoAnn stresses that support groups are a great thing that many people find satisfying, but she admits, “It wasn’t enough for me. I needed more.”
Now, JoAnn coordinates GriefShare, a grief recovery support group at the First Baptist Church in Georgetown. Anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one—whether it is a spouse, parent, child, or simply a dear friend—can become a part of this special circle. Each facilitator in GriefShare has personally experienced the grief process of a significant loss and a significant healing, too. “We have a broad spectrum of experience to draw from to give people the best possible encouragement in their recovery,” JoAnn says. GriefShare is a 13-week interdenominational program that three other churches offer, but the First Baptist Church operates the program continually JoAnn Goldston (left) is the Coordinator of Griefshare
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three times a year. Unlike other choices for handling grief—such as support groups, seminars, and self-help books—GriefShare works because, as JoAnn states, “GriefShare is a hybrid.” GriefShare provides not only the support group where people can openly discuss their thoughts and feelings with others experiencing similar emotions, but it also includes DVDs with information from professional grief counselors. Study guides sustain attendees throughout the week as they inspect and examine their grieving process more personally. “GriefShare provides people with the best foundation to travel through this most painful journey,” JoAnn says. People need to grieve. They can only put it off for so long. It may take months or it may take years, but unaddressed grief has a way of resurfacing until dealt with. “People process grief better if they are informed,” JoAnn says. “If they know what is healthy, if they know what to expect, if they’re taught the parameters of normal grief, if they recognize progress, however it may be—this is GriefShare’s phenomenal pattern. I don’t know anything else like it.”
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Letting Go of Stuff A Reader’s View
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just read your editor’s note on holding on to emotional items in your landfill-garage (July 2011). I have seen garages so jam-packed you couldn’t squeeze a toothbrush between the boxes. Evidently, we humans like to hold onto things we don’t use from one year to the next all because of the emotional value attached to them. I myself am guilty of this same kind of insanity. But I had a revelation while reading your note and would like to share this with you. As I prepared to move out of state and the movers quoted me a price for transferring memories from one garage to another, the light switch came on in my head. This is really expensive. Do I really need to take all this stuff with me? Is this what is meant by “emotional baggage.” These thoughts may not apply to you but they were a wakeup call for me. 1. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone. Some of the things that we keep could possibly be a gift to another person(s). Take children’s books for example. The same books that brought so much joy to your child could also bring joy to someone else. Think about the smile these books could bring to a child’s face. Pass the smile on. 2. So you’re going to lose weight. This is one of my favorites. I’ve had dresses in my closet for decades on the pretence that one day I’d be able to fit them again. Who am I kidding? I hope that they won’t dry rot or get moth eaten before I lose those extra pounds. Somebody out there would be glad to have a nice piece added to their ward
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robe. Whether it stays in this country or the third world, pass it on. 3. Children’s items I know are very hard to give up with all the emotions attached to them. However, if you have every pair of shoes from birth through high school or, if you’ve smelled something odd in your garage, then some decisions have to be made. It could be the 10-year old sneakers your child wore when he won his first game. Put the things they cherish in one big box but not big enough to put a live elephant in. Keep this box only until they get their own garage. 4. Waiting to pass books on to grandchildren. PLEASE give me a break. By the time you have grandkids baby cribs will come with computers built into them. Instead of you singing them to sleep, iTunes® will be playing a medley of songs such as “I’m A Road Runner” and “Get on the Good Foot.” Before they turn 6 months, they will know how to break dance and speak Russian. “You tube” will teach them their ABC’s while standing on their heads. Books will be obsolete. You may say, “But my child is a genius.” Ok make CNN their home page. The stock reports come on 24/7. Well, I’ve gotten off the beaten path but I’m quite sure you know where I’m coming from. Bless someone else with your stuff. Love, Mom Loretta Lilly
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ome say it has healing powers. Others believe it stirs passion. Whatever you believe, the beauty of the topaz is undeniable. Pure topaz, composed of aluminum and fluorine, is colorless and transparent. But, it also occurs naturally in a spectrum of colors— including red, purple, yellow, orange, brown, and blue—caused by impurities present in the mineral. And it’s the blue variety you’ll find just up the road a piece. Mason County, located 100 miles west of Georgetown, is home to the Mason County blue topaz, which was adopted as the official gemstone for the state of Texas in 1969. Unique to Mason County, the sky blue mineral is very rare. The topaz mineral crystallized in cavities formed as the molten granite deep within the earth’s crust slowly cooled and solidified several billion years ago. The crystals formed as prisms and grew from the granite matrix. Though considered a hard gem-
stone, topaz can break easily due to the perfectly flat sides (or cleavage) of the crystal. Settlers looking for arrowheads first discovered the topaz mineral in Mason County around 1904. “Desert Ice,” as it is commonly called because of its frosted surfaces, had no value other than as an intriguing oddity to display in the yard or home. Larger pieces once abundant in the county are seldom found now. Smaller specimens are still discovered and faceted into beautiful gemstones using the Texas official “Lone Star Cut.” Although the blue topaz is not commercially mined in Mason County, two privately owned ranches—Garner Seaquist Ranch and Lindsay Ranch—allow the public to hunt for topaz and arrowheads for a daily charge. The best time for topaz hunting is during the cooler Look into the Williamson County Gem and Mineral weather, a Society. Every February, the society sponsors few days after a their annual Williamson County Gemboree, where good rain, gemstones, minerals, fossils and artifacts are on when the display. For more information visit their Web site at: digging is easier and www.wcgms/org. new sedi
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