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36 f eat u re S Luck o’ the Irish | 30 Luck brings together a drummer and emergency personnel
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a Business view
Get Floored! | 42
Greetings | 6
Need a new floor? Flooring Warehouse can help!
an Extra view
Come Home to Annarella | 49
get ting to know georgetown
Caring for the Comforts of Home | 46
Taking young men into the wild
AMTECH Mechanical can diagnose heating and cooling ills
Annarella Home creates beautiful family spaces
a Traveler’s view
Welcoming Smiles and Helping Hands | 57
An Adventurous Life | 36
d e partments live and learn
Motivated to Mentor | 11
GISD’s Partners in Education mentors make a difference
Sandy Oaks Brings Olives to the Hill Country | 53
Spend a fragrant, tasty day at an olive orchard
Meet the CARES team at Mariposa Apartment Homes
A Clearer View | 58
an Animal view
Who’s the Cat’s Meow? | 54
Phil Walden Opticians creates custom eyeglasses on site
Heritage Community Gardens | 15
Even ordinary house cats can steal the cat show
Taking Pups out of Mills | 60
Learn the secrets of Georgetown’s special garden
Great Expectations
Wilco Humane Society assists in puppy mill rescues
a Giving view
A FITNESS VIEW
Teachers Lose It | 19
A group of teachers tackles losing weight
CARTS Offers a New Way to Travel | 67
Lone Star Circle of Care provides some answers
a natural view
TLC for Georgetown’s Canopy | 69
Golfer’s Corner
Master leather craftsman preserves an ancient skill
Advice on tree health from an urban forester
Tips from Pro Bill Easterly
a Healthy View
what’s cookin’
A New Approach to Postnatal Health | 41
New moms get nutrients from a surprising source
All in the Family | 72
Man’s Italian cooking combines past and present
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The Truth about Shingles | 80
Giving rural riders reliable transportation
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Learn from the Best | 63 Events | 76 Georgetown Live | 77
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Greetings
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Alicea Jones
EDITOR’S NOTE
My 18-year old has completed all the mandatory forms for college and will soon be off to the land of higher learning. Taking this time off from my work with the View to accompany her through the college application process has been eye-opening. For one thing, applying for college is harder than auditioning for American Idol. On American Idol, you get to face your judges. For college, your life history— well, at least the last four years of it—catapults from your computer as you click “enter.” It races through the clouds and is sucked into a waiting line behind thousands of other revealing applications on the laptops of college admissions officers whom you’ll never meet. And they want to see everything—every grade, every extracurricular activity, and the details surrounding every mandatory visit to the principal’s office, whether law enforcement was involved or not. At least with American Idol, you get to pick your one best song, and that’s that. The judges don’t ask you to sing every song you have ever sung or make you describe in painful detail every time you crooned a flat note in the church choir. But that’s just how things are in our modern world. With every generation, we set the bar higher and higher, including for college admittance. And though pole vaulting over that higher bar sometimes seems impossible, we stand in amazement when we look back and realize that we were capable of achieving much more than we thought we could. The work, the practice, and yes, even the disappointments make the victory at the end worth it. So to you students who have your eyes set on college, take heart. Yes, the application process can be daunting, especially if you’re applying to several colleges. However, if you start early, remember the prize you’re reaching for, and don't become defeated by the process, you will succeed. And for you parents who are trying to replenish your bank accounts after the assault of college application fees and non-refundable dorm deposits, you may be interested in this tidbit: I hear American Idol is looking for new judges.
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Motivated to Mentor GISD mentors guide young lives
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ortunate is the new hire that benefits from a mentor to show him or her the ropes, and more fortunate still is a child who receives concern and attention, week after week, from a caring mentor. Children may not understand the advantages of such a relationship until later on, but they like having a special someone who comes to see them. The mentor-child relationship bolsters academic success and builds trust, confidence, and empathy. Stephanie Blanck, interim director of Partners in Education (PIE), describes the collaborative efforts that started in the mid-nineties to form “the supporting village for Georgetown kids,” beginning with the Georgetown Project. This year, GISD assumed full operation of the mentoring program for the
first time, with Laura Antoine as director. About 650 students are being served, one on one, by 500 mentors, including about 100 high school mentors from the PALS class, an outreach program that predates the current program. Some mentors commit to multiple children, and approximately 200 mentors have returned from previous years. Still, with nearly 1,200 students on the waiting list, counselors and teachers must prioritize who receives a mentor. Waiting list numbers have increased over the years as the city has grown. Both Stephanie and Laura agree that networking and word-of-mouth are the best ways to bring new mentors aboard. Prospective mentors may apply online on the GISD home page. They must provide information for background checks, plus fill out an interest inventory about
preferences for age, gender, and campus of the mentee. Laura facilitates training sessions for incoming mentors each month, focusing on district policies and ways to build meaningful relationships with children. Mentors leave with a Mentor Manual, their “go-to resource.” Generally, mentors are asked to spend 30 minutes per week with a child, usually at lunch, although some find other sites, like the library or outdoor benches, more suitable for conversation than the cafeteria. Stephanie says that some mentors initially fear a lag in conversation, but that’s seldom a long-term problem. Listening and enthusiasm are a mentor’s best tools. Schedules at elementary campuses are generally more flexible; however, this year Laura saw an increase in mentors specifically interested in high school students.
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With many students in single-parent homes, there’s always a need for male mentors; and some of the most productive relationships develop over several years. Roger Young, Director of Career Services at Southwestern University, mentored Javier from fifth grade through high school graduation in 2011. Roger says they hit it off right away, and he immediately saw that Javier used humor to overcome shyness. Their birthdays were one day apart, and Roger enjoyed Javier’s sense of fashion and enthusiasm for computers. Javier needed help with math, which Roger gladly provided. “Over the years, I followed him from campus to campus. I met his family, and recently, he joined me and my new mentee for lunch at Williams. It was great,” Roger reports. He beams at the recollection of Javier speaking on a student panel at a Rotary meeting and says that the “most fun was the end-of-the-year Round Rock Express game for students and mentors. Boy, Javier could pack away those burgers.” He continues to offer Javier ongoing encouragement about career choices, praising Javier’s work ethic. Roger’s advice to potential mentors is to “try it, with the reward of making a difference, of helping kids with choices about honesty and integrity.” In 2010, another GISD mentor, George Wagner, was chosen as a Hero for Children, one of only 15 statewide, by the Texas State Board of Education. Although George hadn’t been a mentor
Drake Russell with mentor George Wagner at Mitchell Elementary
before moving to Sun City, he has gone “full steam” since joining PIE in 1999. He sees that “kids and parents can’t do it alone, nor can teachers. It’s a team effort, with greater need, fewer economic resources, and more pressures today.” George feels a special connection with at-risk children, remembering growing up in a household of seven kids, without books or other common resources; after a stint in the Marines, he completed his schooling, crediting people who helped him along the way. Today he mentors six students and volunteers with other organizations focused on helping young people. On mentoring days, George brings athletic equipment for impromptu fun, but he also relies
on his iPad to schedule visits, provide child-friendly games, and even set up social situations for role-play. George recruits tirelessly in Sun City, organizing special “group-mentoring projects” such as fishing, golf, and cookouts. He claims Patsy Cline’s “If You Could See the World Through the Eyes of a Child” as his song. Rob Dyer, Mitchell Elementary principal, says, “I’ve never seen this level of success or community support in any of my previous districts. On our campus, we believe in the mentoring program so much that we let our mentors come any time of day. We feel that a student’s emotional well-being and physical needs must be met before any academic intervention can be successful.” The GISD mentors help to meet these needs, and Georgetown is fortunate to have such a program and such people.
Mentoring reinforces the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets, both external and internal, for successful living www.searchinstitute.org. To serve as a mentor or learn more about the program, contact Laura Antoine at 943-5175, or go to www.georgetownisd.org and navigate to the tab for Careers & Volunteers. Roger Young
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o said Mary Lennox in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s childhood classic The Secret Garden. Happily, fictional Misselthwaite Manor is not the only place with a secret garden. Georgetown’s Heritage Community Gardens has been one of the city’s best-kept secrets—until now. Phrases like “urban farming” and “community gardening” are on many tongues these days, and for good reason. “A community garden offers all kinds of benefits and help to the novice gardener,” says Natalie Vreeland, horticulturist and community garden program coordinator through the Williamson County and Cities Health District. Heritage Gardens is her pet project. “I feel like I’ve built this garden one wheelbarrow at a time,” she laughs. For an annual fee of $25, gardeners get a plot to plant whatever they want. Water and gardening tools are provided. “Community gardening is a great way to get more fruits and vegetables into daily meal planning,” Natalie says. The community gardeners also help those less fortunate
to increase their intake of fresh produce. Gardeners are asked to donate ten percent of their crops. “In a normal year, we donate over 2,000 pounds of fresh organic produce to The Caring Place, Meals on Wheels, Wesleyan Nursing Home, and needy families. Last summer, with the severe drought and heat, we donated only about 900 pounds.” With a little planning, gardeners can grow crops and pick fresh from their gardens all year. “When you grow it yourself,” Natalie says, “you are assured that the food is safe, sanitary, and fresh and picked at the peak of flavor.” Gardening is fun and educational for any age. Heritage Community Gardens has planted several “theme” gardens, such as the “pizza garden” and the “sense-ation
garden.” The pizza garden offers the fruits, vegetables, and herbs found in a pizza. The sense-ation garden features plants that appeal to several senses at once, like furry lamb’s ear and rattling legume pods. One gardener hopes to breed a drought-resistant sweet corn by cross-pollinating maize with corn. “He hasn’t yet succeeded, but he keeps trying,” Natalie says. Natalie loves to expound on the benefits of gardening. One benefit many people forget is that gardening is good exercise. “Unlike the treadmill, it’s exercise with a purpose,” Natalie adds. “It’s also a great way to spend time with your children and teach them a skill that will last a lifetime.”
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eing a teacher often means long days loaded with large classes, lesson plans, grading, and paperwork. How do teachers handle such stress? In one Georgetown school, several teachers and staff members are completely losing it—but not in the way you think. They’re lightening their daily loads in a good way. Language arts teacher Kendra Harrison was the first to discover a new “lesson plan” a few years ago. She knew she was on to something when she pulled on a pair of drawstring pajama bottoms that "literally fell to the ground," even tightly cinched! And she told librarian Monica McCollum. Old friends and acquaintances do a double take when they see Monica now. A shadow of her former self, Monica is now 75 pounds lighter than she was a few short months ago. She’s wearing jean sizes that she hasn't worn in 26 years! So she told school nurse Christine Johns. After her recent 18-pound weight loss, Christine hopes to ditch the diabetic medications she’s taken for three years. In the meantime, positive comments from her family, like the remark
that she no longer has a fat crack in the middle of her back, keep her motivated. And she told four friends. These women are Williams Elementary School staff members who have teamed up to get healthier by shedding extra pounds. They joined forces after watching Kendra's success on the Medifast program. Once she adjusted to the program, Kendra says, everything she needed was right at her fingertips, so all she had to do was stay disciplined. While all the participants found that the pre-packaged foods fit easily into their lifestyle, they agree that any sensible, nutritionally sound weight loss plan, combined with exercise, can produce similar results. Kendra is no longer on the program but has shaped its principles into a lifestyle. "I was able to put on jeans recently that I hadn’t been able to wear in three years, and they actually fit me just right! At that very moment I took a look at myself in the mirror and thought, ‘Wow, this diet is really working,’” reports math and science teacher Leandra Sustayta, who is thrilled with her results after struggling to lose weight after the birth of her child last year.
“This is my ticket to health,” says science and social studies teacher Lorraine Bonsall, who first watched to see if her peers would gain their weight back before making the commitment to join the weight loss effort herself. “Yes, I’m losing a little weight,” Lorraine responded to a student who asked if she had lost weight. “No, I mean a lot of weight!” the student said. Lorraine just smiled. The women don’t have formal meeting times, but they stay in touch daily with words of encouragement and support. Face time in the hallways, uplifting texts and emails, and check-ins in the teachers’ lounge keep them connected and moving forward. Accountability is second only to commitment when it comes to the group’s success. “Accountability is key,” says Kendra, who makes a point to eat lunch with her team every day. Lorraine says she told everyone when she started, partially so that she would stick with her commitment or face the embarrassment of quitting, but she adds that too much pressure doesn’t work for her at all. Luckily for her, there are no guilt trips here—just friends encouraging friends, teaching each other how to lose it—the right way.
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Left to right: Jenny Sloan, Lorraine Bonsall, Monica McCollum, Leandra Sustayta, Christine Jones, Kendra Harrison
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he woman’s eyes began to fill with tears as she traced the embossed letters and delicate tooling of the child-sized leather belt with her fingertips. She grasped Ben Henderson’s hand with gratitude. The belt was for her son, a terminally-ill nineyear-old who was rapidly losing his battle with cancer. The boy had long wanted a custommade, western-style belt with his name on it. Now he would have one. “The belt was not only for the boy, but also for his family—a way to remember him,” explains Ben, the leather craftsman who designed the belt. “His mother said the belt was one of the most beautiful things she had ever seen. I felt such a great sense of humbleness and honor that she would come to me and ask me to create such a meaningful item for her son and family. Her
words of thanks and her story will always stay with me.” A custom-made belt may take Ben anywhere from a couple of days to a few weeks to create, depending on the size of the belt and the intricacy of the design. With more than a decade of experience, the 26-year-old craftsman and owner of Silver Mallet Productions also creates wallets and knife cases, as well as exclusive clothing and furniture items. He recently added a baby and toddler line to his repertoire as well. “Some of the most common items that I build are belts of all shapes and sizes,” Ben says. “This is what people usually are trying to find, but with that certain quality that sets the belt apart from one they might find hanging in a western wear store. Many people come to me asking for something that is one of a kind, whether it be belts, furniture, or other leather goods that they have
thought up, such as leather Christmas stockings.” Ben takes time with each client to discuss ideas, draw a design, and hammer out other logistics, such as physical measurements for a belt or jacket. He will then lay out the size of the project and choose the weight, or thickness, of the leather that he will use. He also lays down the guidelines for geometric patterns and selects any needed adornments. “In the process of creating a leather product, many routine steps are involved,” explains Ben, “but with new custom items, such as clothing and furniture,
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I have to think through it carefully to save leather and to avoid mistakes. I always enjoy a new order because it brings with it a new challenge and a new adventure, as well as a new story about why the client sought me out and what he or she is hoping to have made, repaired, or invented.” One of Ben’s recent creative challenges has involved the line of baby and toddler wear that he began to develop at the suggestion of a friend. “The children’s items have not been easy,” he says with a laugh. “The general idea was to design an item that will be comfortable yet fashionable for a sixmonth-old. I was only too eager to jump into a new line, but it has definitely presented a unique array of obstacles.” Ben met these challenges by using finer, lighter-weight leathers, such as those from the hides of deer,
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hen the Emergency Services Pipes and Drums Association Band (ESPADA) marched onto the field at the 2011 Salado Highland Games, they did so in perfect, straight-backed unison. Their Black Watch tartan kilts swayed with each step, and the silver badges on their black, buttoned-up shirts glinted in the sun. They formed a circle and began to play haunting bagpipe and drum tunes, soul-stirring melodies often used to honor those who have fallen: ash-smeared firefighters, courageous soldiers, police officers struck down doing their duty. When ESPADA—itself composed of firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services workers—finished playing, the crowd erupted in vigorous applause. No one would have guessed that the drum corps, which took first place in the Pipes and Drums competition, consisted of several players who had been playing highland drums for only a year or two. Certainly, none of them had grown up playing Highland drums, considered the most complicated form of drumming—except one of them. Marching on their left wing— the only man not wearing a badge—was their drum instructor: Stephen Cameron. When the band formed in 2007, members couldn’t believe their luck in having a world champion Highland drummer from Ireland living right in Georgetown. And he was eager to teach them all he knew.
A Bit o’ Luck—and Hard Work “At about the age of two or three, I started tormenting my parents by using butter knives to drum on the windowsills. I drummed incessantly,” Stephen says of his beginnings as a drummer. “They had to replace all the windowsills.” And they had to find Stephen a less fragile venue for his obsessive rhythm-making. Luckily, the Camerons lived near the village of Cullybackey in Northern Ireland, an area famous for Highland music and elaborate band parades. The Cullybackey Pipe Band was “one of the world’s top twelve bands,” Stephen says, and they were recruiting talented youngsters for the Cullybackey Junior Band. Seven-year-old Stephen, of course, signed right up. The instructor was 15-year-old Junior World Solo Drumming Champion Andrew Scullion, a prodigy from a legendary drumming family. “It was like waking up one morning and saying, ‘Gee, I wish I could learn to play the guitar,’ and finding out that Eric Clapton is your neighbor,” Stephen jokes. Stephen was 10 when the boys and girls competed in the world championships in Glasgow, Scotland. “We were so small we didn’t even have full-sized drums,” Stephen remembers. It was only the kids’ second competition, ever, and they were awed by the hundreds of serious adults parading in splendid tartans and black feather bonnets. Even more awesome: they were chosen as Novice Juvenile World Champions. Over the next nine years or so, they
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played the opening tune to the medley selection we’d played in the world championships. I played the crap out of it,” Stephen recalls. Drew curtly nodded: “All right, you’re in.” Until he finished his degree, Stephen played with the band in the summers and reigned as North American Professional Solo Champion for three years in a row—before he was even 21.
Luck o’ the Irish from page 31 trounced many adult bands to become the first junior band in history to make it to Grade 2, the second highest level of competition (Grade 1 is the highest). Stephen himself became an award winning All-Ireland solo drummer. “Cullybackey” became a lucky calling card that opened many doors for Stephen as he grew up. When Stephen was 18, he went to Canada to work for a year as part of the requirements for a degree in economics and finance. There, “Cullybackey” earned him an automatic audition with the Toronto Police Pipe Band led by the son of the “Godfather of Highland drumming,” Drew Duthart. “So play something,” Drew gruffly demanded at try-outs. “I just lifted the sticks and
Stephen with the Cullybackey Junior Band
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Playing for a Good Cause From about 1995 to 2000, Stephen backed off competitive playing to develop a career with Price Waterhouse and then with Dell. Despite a demanding travel schedule, he managed to squeeze in the 2003 world championships with the Toronto Police Pipe Band, this time to compete in Grade 1, the “Holy Grail of pipe band competition.” Then, in 2007, the organizers of the Salado Highland Games called him. Some Georgetown firefighters wanted to form an honor guard band and needed a drum instructor. Would Stephen come out of retirement to teach them? Luckily for those firefighters, he did. “I started working with them, and some of them showed a lot of promise,” Stephen says. “They began to get a thirst for playing beyond solemn events like line-of-duty funerals.” When word got out that Stephen Cameron was working with Georgetown Fire Department (GFD), other departments wanted in, too. That’s how ESPADA formed from members of GFD, the Austin Police Department, and other emergency services entities in the Georgetown area. “We started a cult movement,” Stephen says, amazed. “Fire departments all over Texas started forming bands.” ESPADA turned out to be lucky for Stephen, too. “I’d be going crazy with the sticks and see their eyes just dancing,” he says. The members’ enthusiasm reminded him how much he loved drumming and inspired him to get back into competitive drumming. From 2008 to 2010, he not only worked with ESPADA, but also took charge of the drum corps for Westminster
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Pipe Band from Oklahoma City, guiding them to two US Championship wins. This summer, he’s headed to the World Championships with another drum corps that he leads, the top-tier St. Thomas Alumni Pipe Band from Houston. With his wife Carla’s support, Stephen now teaches lessons at home, in firehouses, at police stations, wherever willing students might be, whatever time they have open—all while maintaining his demanding career with Dell. He also hosts drumming clinics at The Beacon, a music venue he co-owns in Georgetown, teaching everything from holding sticks properly to tightening a
Stephen drums with ESPADA during 2011 Salado Highland Games competition.
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Forty-eight hours prior to pulling out for the Rockies, Ron oversees the young adventurers as they wash and wax the well-loved, meticulouslymaintained, 30-seat bus. They vacuum the interior and pack in the supplies. Close to 50 percent of these boys have traveled with Ron before; many have looked forward to this trip for almost a year. “Sometimes the idea for a destination comes as a consensus from the boys on the last camp,” says Ron, who is a science teacher at Forbes Middle School. “Trips vary in destination from year to year and are all custom-designed, but the content and program approaches remain the same. Every time we run an adventure, boys come—I think this is because what we do is so unique and hits the hot buttons of what boys really crave.”
rous Life A Change in Direction Ron Smith listened to the creak of the trees in the wind overhead and the rush of water in the river nearby. He breathed in the spicy scent of the Ponderosa pines. Thirteen years old at the time, he was searching for kindling along the southern slopes of the Rocky Mountains with other campers his age. Today Ron credits that two-week adventure camp with eventually altering the course of his life. “That camp was such a pivotal experience for me,” Ron explains. “I still have all these vivid memories of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, of carefree fun, of laughter and learning—it all made an indelible mark on my life and memory. I see it now as some of the most enjoyable and happy times of my childhood. By the time I graduated college, I had a dream of making a difference in the lives of boys in that way.” That dream remained a dream for several decades.
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Ron worked first as a teacher and a coach, and then pursued a career as a human resources executive in high-tech industries, building broad-based skills in personality assessment as well as organizational and project management. In 2001, however, September 11 happened, the dot-com industry bottomed out, and his son survived a near-fatal car accident. “These events caused me to reconsider the future directions for my life,” Ron says. “At that time, a friend asked what I would do if money were no object. I immediately responded that I wanted to build a youth-leadership camp for boys and take them out west, teaching them introductory leadership concepts, the history of the westward expansion, and field sciences. It seemed an odd and risky idea, but I had a real interest in helping young men grow up.” Despite the challenges, Ron forged ahead with creating an adventure camp for young men,
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to Houston to visit her friend. But we both ended up in the exact same gathering together an advisory board place in time to meet again, and we and searching out potential staff recognized each other instantly. As members. He drew on the leadership a result, I have been blessed with training and travel experience he had a wife and a best friend, one who gained through his work in the tech encourages and supports me.” industry, the camping and outdoor Rhonda’s support has been critical knowledge he had accumulated in Ron’s work with the Fort Smith as a scoutmaster and Wood Badge Mountain Men. She holds a bachprogram graduate, and his bachelor's elor’s degree in education and a degree in earth sciences and geology master’s in guidance and counseling, from Texas A&M University. and she works both as a high school “Planning, logistics, equipment, counselor for Richarte High School supplies, and recruiting are all very and in private practice as a licensed large challenges in operating a sucprofessional counselor. She helps cessful adventure,” explains Ron. design the curriculum and lessons at “Each adventure is unique and each the core of every Fort Smith Moungroup of guys is different. The sumtain Men adventure. mer expeditions take upwards of an “Our primary concern in developentire year of planning to produce a ing the camp,” explains Rhonda, world-class adventure. It is impos“was to produce an experience for sible for me to do it all—I have been boys that is unique in today’s world. blessed to have drawn some incredBoys have intrinsic needs to experiible people into the camp who are ence adventure, excitement, indeexperts at working with the boys.” pendence, and the unknown, and our camp is designed to address Ron and Rhonda Smith, and Grady A Partner for the Journey these fundamental needs. LeaderFort Smith Mountain Men In 1993, as he settled in for a ship lessons, on topics like honesty, Adventure Camps for Boys return flight to Phoenix, Arizona, and respect, and ethics, are interspersed 512-869-8929 his work as an HR executive with throughout the camp and tied into all ron@fortsmithmountainmen.com Motorola, Inc., Ron could not help the activities.” www.fortsmithmountainmen.com but smile at his chance meeting with “Seeing the impact on the lives of Rhonda, a beautiful brunette who the young men who participate has lived in Georgetown. Ron had grown up in Austin; he and been really remarkable and powerful,” Ron adds. “Our work Rhonda had lived in the same neighborhood, attended the with the camp has been without a doubt the most rewarding same elementary school, and even went steady in the sixth work we have ever undertaken—and it makes such a differgrade. But then they lost contact, and 20 years passed. ence in the lives of these guys. To see these young men’s eyes “The amazing thing about us meeting that day is that I had and faces light up is simply a remarkable experience. For us, changed my flight plans to return to Phoenix three times,” the Fort Smith Mountain Men has been a dream come true— Ron says, “and Rhonda had almost not even taken that trip one we get to share.” from page 37
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A warm welcome is only the beginning. The brand new Country Inn & Suites Georgetown, TX hotel, where guests enjoy easy access to Southwestern University, Inner Space Cavern, Georgetown Historic District, and a number of other attractions in Georgetown. Hotel amenities include an on-site Fitness Center, sparkling outdoor pool, Business Center, complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet access and a complimentary breakfast served every day. The Country Inn & Suites features 76 hotel rooms equipped with cable TV, complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet access, coffee makers, work desks, microwaves and refrigerators. For guests seeking additional room, our hotel in Georgetown features Executive Suites, Studio Suites and Whirlpool Suites. Perfect place to book your wedding parties! Perfect for meetings and social events of up to 20 people, the Country Inn & Suites Georgetown, TX hotel features 275 square feet of flexible meeting space. For added convenience, our Georgetown hotel offers audio/visual equipment, complimentary high-speed Internet and support from our professional staff. To help guests start their day off right, the Country Inn & Suites serves a complimentary hot breakfast daily. Our Georgetown hotel’s breakfast features bagels, fresh fruit, hot and cold cereals, waffles and more. Stroll through beautiful downtown Georgetown and appreciate some of the finest Victorian architecture in Texas. Unique shopping, delicious dining, restored historic buildings and local landmarks offer insight into Georgetown’s rich history. Enjoy a leisurely stroll or take advantage of a guided tour, offered by the Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau. Choose the Country Inn & Suites and enjoy the amenities and friendly hospitality that set us apart from other hotels in Georgetown, TX.
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A New Approach to Postnatal Health
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s owner and operator of Hill Country Placentas, Lisa Kestler is immune to most reactions to the subject of her job. “I’ve heard it all!” she laughs. Lisa is a certified PBi-Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. After childbirth, Lisa takes the mother’s placenta and processes it into a powder to make pills for the new mother to consume through her first postnatal month. “It looks like a vitamin,” Lisa says. “Studies have shown that the placenta stabilizes hormones, boosts milk supply, treats fatigue, and promotes a feeling of general well being.” This past fall, CNN’s Anderson Cooper introduced the topic of placentophagia (consuming one’s placenta) on his show, asking Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain theoretical studies that claim that mothers who consume their placentas receive a good source of nutrients and have a decreased chance of suffering postpartum depression. Lisa agrees. “Those are your nutrients in that placenta. Your body created that specifically for you.” Several of Lisa’s clients confirm the benefits of placenta encapsulation. New mom Amy says, “I did not experience the dramatic mood fluctuations that many women do, and my physical recovery was
quite rapid.” After giving birth to a nine-pound baby, another client, April, was pleased that “my milk came in quickly, much faster than I had imagined. My body just felt very balanced and normal while taking my capsules.” Another new mother, Jessica, explains that “I was feeling my ‘normal’ self and better able to take care of my son and less stressed about why I had been feeling so out of sorts. The capsules helped balance my hormone levels, something I am completely grateful for during this precious time that I have at home to bond with my son.” Lisa worked in a hospital for many years as a NICU respiratory therapist, but after the birth of her second child, she decided to train as a midwife. On a mission trip to the Dominican Republic with a group of midwives, Lisa met a Canadian midwife who discussed placenta encapsulation. Lisa found the idea interesting and began to research the subject. Her midwife training took a detour with the birth of a third child, but Lisa’s interest in placenta encapsulation didn’t wane, and she became a certified specialist this past year. The mother doesn’t have to do anything but allow Lisa to come into the house and provide the placenta for Lisa to process. “I do it all in the mother’s home,” Lisa
says. “I cannot take a placenta to my home. That’s considered transporting an organ, and it’s against the law.” Lisa has been trained in state law and is OSHA certified. The state of Texas also requires that she carry a foodhandler’s certificate. “It’s important for people to know that the specialist they hire has been properly trained and follows state guidelines.” Lisa doesn’t regret not finishing her midwife training. She loves what she’s doing. “I’m still involved in the natural birth processes. I’m helping women, educating women. I think that’s actually my calling.” This information has not been evaluated by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). The services are not clinical, pharmaceutical, or intended to diagnose or treat any conditions. Families who choose to utilize this service take full responsibility for researching and using it.
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Get Floored!
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hat are you going to do? Your darling puppy is teething and has chosen your living room carpeting as his latest, greatest chew toy. You had no idea the damage that could be done in a single hour. Well, it’s going to have to be replaced, but with what? You don’t want to put down new carpet only to have it ripped to shreds again. You could wait until little Henry’s all grown up, but you’re hosting a huge family reunion in two weeks and want the house to look its best. What should you do? Richard Greene and George Weller likely have an answer for you. They’ve been in the flooring business for many years and have heard it all. Flooring Warehouse opened its doors in Austin
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20 years ago, and this past July, a second store opened here in Georgetown. As you enter the showroom and walk across a variety of installed floorings, you realize just how many choices you have. There are sample boards of solid woods and engineered woods—hickory, mahogany, oak, and more. Ceramic and porcelain tiles boast splendid colors and textures, some looking like beautiful marbles and others like natural stone. And if it’s carpet you’re looking for, an abundance of plush carpet samples is ready for your perusal. James Caraway will be the first to greet you, followed by Richard or George. Richard says his favorite part of his business is working with the public. If you’re not sure what you want, or what might be durable enough for, say, a teething puppy, then they’ll begin to ask you questions. “Do you have pets?” At which point you will of course tell them about little Henry. “Do you have children?” And so on, until they have enough information to suggest the best options for your situation. Next, they’ll come out and take measurements at
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your house so that they can give you a cost estimate on one or more finish options. You might be surprised to learn that their prices are often up to 25 percent less than those at some larger chain stores. Because they keep a large inventory—besides working for individuals, they also install carpeting in many apartment complexes—Flooring Warehouse has the buying power to get better prices. They also use their own installers to keep costs down. In fact, you were just about to
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Caring for the Comforts of Home Experienced HVAC contractor keeps clients comfortable year round By
Christine Switzer
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he buzz, click, squeal, hiss, or knock of the air conditioning system often gives it all away. Within a minute or two of hearing the noise emanating from a client’s air conditioner—or noting a silence—Bryan Maloy can diagnose the problem with a striking degree of accuracy. As the owner of AMTECH Mechanical and a licensed HVAC
professional with more than 20 years of industry experience, he is rarely mistaken. “I can walk into a home and just listen to a unit and know what’s wrong with it,” explains Bryan. “For example, if you hear a buzzing sound, that often means the outside unit is not running, and if you hear a high-pitched squeal, then the filter may be dirty and need replacing. Sometimes the fix is very simple, such as if a power switch gets accidentally turned off during an attic visit to retrieve Christmas decorations.” Bryan depends not only on well-honed expertise but also on the latest equipment to care for his clients’ heating and cooling needs. He quickly confirms his diagnoses of HVAC problems through the use of instru-
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ments like the Zebra Stat, a professional diagnostic tool that resembles a small computer and can detect low-voltage problems with thermostats, system wirings, and control boards. “I really enjoy the troubleshooting—being able to figure out a problem and diagnose it accurately,” Bryan says. “My next goal, then, is to repair the job quickly and with no complications. I don’t like to string people out for days. I want to take care of someone in need of my service quickly and accurately. This is what makes us who we are—we are here to serve one another, and how we care for the clients that we have is central to that.” Bryan’s commitment to efficient, effective service has resulted in a strong, loyal clientele.
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He primarily focuses on residential air conditioning and heating repairs and replacement, which comprises as much as 90 percent of his business. Among his customers, he counts many repeat clients, some of whom have been with him since he established AMTECH in 1996 and a few of whom are even second-generation customers. “I love visiting with people and getting to know them,” says Bryan. “One of my favorite parts of my job is talking with my clients and finding out who they are and what they like. I have one client who was the child of some of my very first clients and who is now a parent herself and one of my customers. I have another client whose kids look at me as a relative and ask why I don’t come over more often. I can’t think of a better compliment than that.” Bryan started AMTECH out of his garage with little more than a screwdriver, nut drivers, channel locks, and Freon hand gauge set. Within a few years he was answering calls throughout Pflugerville, Georgetown, and Round Rock. Today, as an on-call contractor with a robust client list, he often logs 16- to 18-hour days and seven-day
weeks, supported by his wife Laura, their two children, and an apprentice technician. “The first couple of years were pretty hard,” Bryan recalls. “I learned how to run a business the hard way, through the school of hard knocks. But I couldn’t let those experiences slow me down or shut my doors—I had too many good people who were depending on me. I really couldn’t have done it without the help of my family and other professional technicians, and my clients. It’s the clients we have who make it all happen.”
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Come Home to Annarella Designer’s creations reflect a family’s lifestyle
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hen Pamela Skross moved to Austin in the early nineties, she had no idea she would meet two life-long loves—her husband and her future design career. After working as a buyer, designer, and store merchandiser for a large furniture store in Austin, she teamed up with her mother-in-law to open their own business in 2000. They hunted for the best site for their store in the areas surrounding Austin and fell in love with Georgetown, where the square provides a charming central location from which they can extend their business ven-
ture to the greater Austin area. Pamela and her husband sold their townhome in Austin, moved their family, and bought a home in Georgetown. “I think out of every place I’ve lived, Georgetown is my favorite,” Pamela recalls. “It’s a place that has an instant feel of community, and over the last twelve years, I’ve fallen in love with this town and its people!” After ten years on the square, Pamela closed the retail store because of the shaky economy, but she then turned her focus to Annarella Home, the interior design side of the business. This focus enables her to do what she loves and still spend time with her
family. Working from Georgetown By while managing her own business allows her to pick up her three kids from school and attend and school functions. She now works on new construction, remodels, rearranges, window treatments, accessorizing, lighting, flooring, Photos by and real estate staging. Pamela Todd White undertakes many new construction and remodel projects with J. Bryant Boyd Architecture & Design-Build, a leading Georgetown firm builder. She also has an established presence at Beltorre, a beautiful Hill Country neighborhood in Georgetown, and is currently working on the model home and sales office. Her passion, however, is creating homes that reflect the uniqueness of the families who live in them. She loves to rearrange and accessorize a home to pull a space together. “People will go buy furniture and put it in their home and wonder why they don’t love their space,” Pamela says. “It just takes the right Annarella Home is based arrangement and then a few extras to in Georgetown, but Pamela go from boring to works all over Central Texas. wow. Creating your You can view her work online dream space may at www.annarellahome.com only be a matter of and www.facebook.com/ moving key pieces annarellahome. You can also to the forefront and adding just the right call 512-818-6026. accessories. I love to
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She believes that everyone deserves a beautiful space to come home to. For Pamela, jobs come in all shapes and sizes. “One of my favorite things to do is to see a home through from start to finish.” Such jobs bring with them a perk that Pamela cherishes: the chance to build long-term relationships. Often she spends six months to a year with
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Sandy Oaks Brings Olives to the Hill Country Take a tasty trip to a Texas olive grove
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ound in the tombs of tion of olives in Texas. Egyptian pharaohs and Sandy Winokur, a member of used to anoint ancient the Texas Olive Council, owns kings, the olive tree was the Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard off first mentioned in historiI–37 in Elmendorf, Texas, just 20 cal records over four thousand minutes south of San Antonio. Afyears ago. Ancient myth claims ter living in Europe and traveling that the goddess Athena gave the throughout the Mediterranean, olive tree to the Greeks because Ms. Winokur later returned to of its many uses. Christians inTexas and recreated in the Sandy cluded the fragrant oil in religious Oaks Olive Orchard the expericeremonies and brought the olive ence of the orchards she fondly tree to other countries as missionremembers from her travels. aries traveled to spread the faith. Sandy Oaks is known for its Today, the fruit and oil of the variety of olive trees—from all olive tree are still treasured as around the world—and for its olingredients in delectable dishes ive oil, soaps, and skin care prodand used for medicinal purposes. ucts. The gift shop offers a wide With most orchards a continent selection of gifts, including wood away, there’s a growing interest products such as cutting boards in cultivating new orchards closer and bowls made from branches to home. The olive tree prefers long, warm, dry summers For more information on the exciting experiand mild winters. It grows ences offered at Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard, see best in a mixture of sandy the Web site at www.sandyoaks.com or call loams and silt clays that 210-621-0044. provides needed nutrients, is permeable, and drains well. Though the olive tree can be grown indoors, the Texas Hill Country boasts the right combination of climate and soil to nurture these trees. The Texas Olive Oil Council was formed to promote the commercial cultiva- Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard gift shop
pruned from the trees. Visitors enjoy a wonderful educational experience, seeing firsthand what it takes to raise olives and learning about the beneficial uses of olive oil. Like wine, the oils should be tasted to determine their best use. Visitors can attend seminars on mastering the tasting of olive oils and take some of the numerous cooking classes offered. Orchard tours are offered every Saturday starting at 11 a.m., and lunch features the chef’s special. The 30–45 minute tours are free, and no reservations are required. And, as you stroll among the beautiful trees, perhaps you’ll feel a kinship with the ancients who revered and cultivated the gift of Athena.
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t’s down to two—Gumdrop and KitKat. They’re both rich in color and extra sweet. Then the judge holds Gumdrop Photos by up and asks, “Is this cute, or Rudy Ximenez what?” And Gumdrop has just become another winning Household Pet show cat belonging to Suzanne Correira. None of Suzanne’s cats are the purebreds that you might expect. Gumdrop’s mama was a stray that showed up in Suzanne’s barn and, shortly afterwards, had kittens. Suzanne found homes for the mama and all her kittens except one. Suzanne’s husband and Gumdrop had mutually agreed that they should not be parted. So Gumdrop joined Boudreaux, White E. Bob, and other feline residents in the Correira household. Boudreaux, not Gumdrop, was Suzanne’s first show cat. Suzanne attended a cat show with a friend and was immediately intrigued by the Household Pet division. These cuddly competitors were Suzanne Correira with Gumdrop
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non-pedigreed, and many were Each cat has its moment on the once shelter cats or strays. What benching table with a judge, and a wonderful way to show off the spectators never know what special appeal of every cat! Suwill happen. A cat might preen zanne thought Boudreaux would and pose, it might extend those be a perfect entry. With his sleek clipped claws in fear, or it might tabby coat and “Look at me—I’m run for cover, at which point the beautiful!” stance, he was sure to call “Cat out!” goes up. All doors win. And win he did—at his very are shut, and spectators remain in first CFA (Cat Fanciers’ Associaplace until the escapee is found. tion) competition. At the end of two days, the TICA (The International Cat judges hand out awards and tally Association) and CFA shows both points to determine the overall feature Household Pet divisions, winner. Regardless of the outfocusing primarily on the felines’ come, the show is sure to be appearance and personality. The entertaining, and spectators will two organizations’ rules differ undoubtedly learn something somewhat, but both allow kittens new about cats. They might even and cats to compete and require choose to take home a new pet that pets past eight months of age from one of the exhibiting shelbe altered. Pets must be in good ters. health with current vaccinations, Although Boudreaux has reand thorough grooming is mandatired, Gumdrop is still competing tory. Clean ears and clipped nails and winning. As much fun as it is are de rigueur, and no fleas are to win, though, Suzanne says it’s allowed! These rules are another even more exciting watching all reason Suzanne got involved those wonderful cats get their moin showing. They are positive ment in the spotlight and seeing reinforcement to spay or neuter shelter cats getting new homes. pets and to provide good care for After all, every cat deserves to be them. the cat’s meow to someone. And now the show begins! The cats compete in For more information about the TICA Household Pet up to eight rings Division, go to www.tica.org/public/hhp.php. For more each day, each ring information about the CFA Household Pet Division, go providing chances to www.cfa.org/client/showshhp.aspx. to win awards and earn points.
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ooking around the open porch at the apartment complex, where nearly a dozen of his neighbors sipped on cold water or hot coffee and chatted comfortably together, Calvin Anderson couldn’t help but smile. He had begun the weekly “Walk-n-Talk” just a couple of months before, and already the event had become a favorite among the residents of the Mariposa Apartment Homes at River Bend. “We have seen the ‘Walkn-Talk’ absolutely blossom,” said Calvin, who along with his wife, Marjorie, serves as the apartment complex’s CARES Team leaders. “I have seen residents who could hardly walk make an effort to join us for a few minutes each week. Now, these residents are walking over a mile, and afterwards they spend time just sitting and talking together and getting to know one another.” In addition to the weekly exercise activity, Calvin and Marjorie host Welcome Receptions for new residents and Birthday Bashes every month, along with country line dancing and regular prayer meetings. They take time, as well, to make individual welcome visits to new residents of the active adult apartment community and to recognize residents who make a difference in the commu-
nity with Good Samaritan awards saying ‘hello’ or ‘good morning’ and receptions. to residents can put a smile on “As the CARES Team, we their faces. You never know how are here to build community this greeting may affect someone. and to serve those who live at It’s something that I always do, Mariposa,” explained Marjorie. and I enjoy seeing what a differ“I personally enjoy meeting new ence it makes.” residents and learning about “You have to love people their backgrounds, such as where and to enjoy sharing and carthey come from and what brought ing,” Marjorie added. “There’s no them here. I also enjoy ministerother way to do an effective job ing to their needs—listening to as a CARES Team. Sometimes them, praying with them, and you spend ten minutes with a sharing in their everyday victoresident—other times, you spend ries.” hours without realizing it. It’s CARES Teams—comprised of rewarding to help put a smile on a couples or families, as well as sinresident’s face by reading a Bible gle adults—can be found at apartscripture or sharing a hug when ment communities in 13 major they are hurting or discouraged. U.S. cities. These teams serve as It’s awesome to help them grow part of the faith-based, nonprofit and develop their faith and CARES by Apartment Life, which trust in God.” is dedicated to helping apartment communities retain residents through community building and care. In 2010, Calvin and Marjorie decided to become Mariposa’s CARES Team as the “perfect opportunity for ministry.” “Serving as a CARES Team gives me the chance to lift the spirits of residents,” said Calvin. “I am an upbeat person and usually try to reflect this positive attitude in my dealings with the residents. Just Calvin and Marjorie Anderson praying with a resident
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hil Walden has been providing high quality, custom-crafted eyewear to the Georgetown community for more than 20 years. Drawn to optical care by a passion for math and an appreciation for aesthetics, Phil explained
that he focuses on personalized service and longterm relationships. Supported by veteran staffers Patrick Tucker and Melissa Jones, Phil customizes every pair of eyeglasses in the on-site laboratory of Phil Walden Opticians.
Framed in turquoise green, melon red, basic black, and other colors, each pair of custom-crafted glasses undergoes a minimum of 14 quality inspections by Phil and his team during the production cycle. The careful, consistent attention to the highest quality has resulted in loyal repeat customers, many of whom have been with Phil for at last 20 years and some for two or three generations.
Spinning at a rate of 25,000 rotations per minute, the diamond blade on the Vista Lens Generator hones the glass Trivex lens to the perfect cut. A lens may then have bi- or tri-focal cuts or colored tinting added before being measured more than 500 times by an Italian Santinelli Edger for fit and placement in the eyeglass frame. Customers will then be fitted for any final adjustments needed.
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Faded paper envelopes in purple, gold, and blue, stamped with the names of long-shuttered lens makers like the Virginia Lens Company, hold lenses that date from the past century. Phil scours garage sales, thrift stores, and Web sites, to build his expansive collection of antique eyeglass lenses, frames, and instruments. Many of his customers donate as well, contributing eyewear used by grandparents and great-grandparents.
Hand-Powered with an iron crank, the 1940s-era American Optical lens cribber required full-time, physicallyintensive labor to create up to eight or nine pairs of eyeglasses a day, far fewer than can be created with modern technology. Phil has collected antique optical machines such as this one for several years. He also counts a 1912 lens centering devise, a precursor to the optical microscope, among his collection.
Phil wraps toothpick-thin copper wire around the frame of the eyeglasses and then holds the enforced area under the blue-white flame of a soldering iron. He will use sandpaper, once soldering is complete, to remove rough edges left from the wire. As one of the region’s only custom opticians, he receives steady requests for nose pad, hinge, and other repairs from his own customers as well as from other eyeglass retailers.
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riage has been set up outside of the Humane Society of Williamson County building. Dozens of volunteers and staff members stream in with rescued patients in need of medical attention. The 75 animals rescued on this occasion were living in a Bell County puppy mill, in heartbreaking conditions. Although these patients can’t express in words the difficulties they have faced, the trials are evident in their eyes, trembling postures, and sunken bellies. As a private non-profit organization, the Humane Society of Williamson County (HSWC) strives to provide homes for dogs and cats through adoption. Rescuing animals is their highest priority. “Typically, 70 to 80 percent of our intake is through rescuing animals from central Texas mu-
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nicipal kill shelters that euthanize due to space,” says Eran Fehily, Community Relations Manager for HSWC. “The other 20 to 30 percent comes from owner surrenders.” Occasionally, these owner surrenders involve complicated rescues of animals from puppy mills. Puppy mills are breeding environments that do not provide adequate socialization, medical attention, food, or clean drinking water for the animals. In most cases, these rescues involve a long period of communication between HSWC and the owner of the animals, something Eran says is an important part of the process. “It can be a very positive, cooperative situation with the owners,” she says. “If anyone in the community finds themselves in a situation with an overwhelming number of animals that they cannot care for, we are willing to help.” Since HSWC is a non-governmental organization, it does not participate in searches or seizures at facilities that are breaking the law but rather assists members of the community and the sheriff’s department upon request.
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After the animals are rescued, they are immediately evaluated, vaccinated, and tested for heartworms. Soon after, they are put up for adoption, unless they require time to transition— in which case they are placed in foster homes. “Our foster families are incredibly important to our organization,” Eran says. “Some of our animals, like newborns, or nursing or pregnant mothers, need the calm, relaxed environment of a home before they can transition to the adoption stage.” As public awareness of improper breeding practices increases, Eran hopes people who want a pet will consider adoption, rather than buying from a puppy mill, thus reducing the demand for poor breeding situations like mills. “The stigma that comes with shelter animals is definitely fading away,” she says. “People often think that dogs in shelters are abused or have behavioral or medical issues, and that is just not true for 99 percent of the animals. They are there because a person couldn’t or wouldn’t take care of them. Shelter animals make wonderful family members.”
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his article is for anyone who has landed in a greenside bunker and found their ball sitting on the upslope of the sand. As with any uphill shot, you must first get your body on the same angle as the incline of the bunker by aligning your shoulders with the slope. 1. Even though you would typically use a 60 degree wedge just outside of the green, this time you will want to use a 56 degree wedge because the slope will add loft to this shot. A 60 degree wedge will send the ball straight up in the air and you might not get out of the bunker. When addressing the ball, take a wider than normal stance and dig your downhill foot into the sand. 2. When swinging, you will need to feel like your shoulders are tilted with the hill, because you will need to be swinging up the slope. Be sure to make a few practice swings above the ball so you can get a feel for swinging the club head on the same angle as the hill you are standing on. 3. With this shot, you will get very little roll when the ball
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ou’ve probably seen the CARTS station off of I-35. It’s that modern building with the orange clock tower that just happens to house an 11,000-gallon rainwater collection system for irrigation. It’s also “green,” with solar panels and a wind turbine to generate the facility’s electricity. The building integrates recycled materials and maximizes natural light and ventilation. And there are two charging stations for electric cars. But what exactly is CARTS? It’s the Capital Area Rural Transportation System. A multi-county government program, CARTS offers affordable transportation in rural communities, including the rural areas of Travis and Williamson Counties, explains Derek Goodall, CARTS Facilities Superintendent. The program’s goal is to provide transit service geared to meet the needs of each community, so CARTS welcomes public input on routes, times, and services.
For more information on CARTS services and the Georgetown Station, call 1-800-456-7433 or visit the Web site at http://www.RideCARTS.com.
The CARTS Georgetown Park & Ride Station, located at 3620 South Austin Avenue, offers weekday bus service to the Metro Capital Bus and Metro Rail Lakeline Mall Station starting as early as 5:30 a.m. The station provides connections with national bus lines and scheduled service to Austin, Round Rock, and Temple. CARTS also provides car pool and van pool transportation for groups needing access to larger vehicles. But for rural communities like Georgetown, where public transportation is limited, CARTS’ most valuable contribution is the local “curb to curb” transit service that provides residents a ride to town for shopping, church, or other business. This service can be arranged by calling 478-RIDE. CARTS also serves as the nonemergency medical transportation provider under Medicaid for Service Area 12, which includes Austin. Area residents needing transportation to doctor appointments can arrange for this free service through the Health and Human Services Commission by calling 1-877-MED-TRIP (633-8747).
Riding CARTS is inexpensive: $2 By each way within town, $4 within the county, $6 between adjacent counties. Senior citizens and Photos by individuals with disabilities can Todd White travel for half price. Vans and buses are wheelchair accessible. Derek, who in addition to working as facilities superintendent and who also served on the architectural committee that designed the Georgetown station, hopes that word of CARTS’ transportation offerings starts to spread. Georgetown is a city grounded in tradition and history, but it is also a city that makes the most of the present. CARTS, an environmentally-sensitive and community-oriented system, helps residents enjoy the advantages of central Texas life. Derek Goodall, Facilities Superintendent,
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n March, Texas trees awaken from their winter slumber, buds burst forth, and leaves emerge, shiny green, into the sunlight. Most people never think about what it takes for trees to thrive—unless you’re Heather Brewer. As Georgetown’s urban forester for the past seven years, Heather knows just what tender loving care trees need. Heather’s extensive work encompasses everything from maintaining park trees to working with city developers. She also answers Georgetown residents’ questions about their trees. Unfortunately, residents often contact Heather too late to save their ailing trees. Heather explains that proper watering and mulching will make a vital difference in the health of trees, especially during extreme heat and drought. Here are some of Heather’s tips: • Sprinkler systems typically do not provide the deep root watering that trees need. Instead, trees need a slow trickle of water, applied until a screwdriver can easily push six to eight inches into the soil. • Mulch placed around a tree (not piled against its trunk) increases the nutrients a tree receives, helps hold in moisture, and keeps the tempera-
ture lower around the tree’s root structure during the long Texas summers. • About pruning, Heather says, “It takes more energy for a tree to seal off a new cut than it does to send water to healthy limbs,” so it’s best to forgo major pruning during drought situations. Heather encourages homeowners to plant at least one tree in their yard because “a tree appreciates in value over time.” Her top five favorite trees for planting around a home are Monterrey oak, bur oak, cedar elm, Chinquapin oak, and lacebark elm. She advises homeowners to plant any shade tree at least twenty feet away from the home’s slab and thirty to forty feet away from any other shade tree. Also, people should look up for power lines that might hinder the tree’s longterm growth and find out what’s
By underground before they start digging. As you’re admiring the beautiful trees this spring, remember to Photos by give your own trees some TLC to Rudy Ximenez keep them glorious and green. Or plant a new tree! And whether you have your own trees to care for or would like to “adopt” a few around the city, Heather would love to add you to her list of volunteers. For, as Henry Ward Beecher said, “No town can fail of beauty… if venerable trees make magnificent colonnades For more detailed information on mulching, along its watering, and planting, see www.forestry. streets.” georgetown.org/. If you would like Heather
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“These recipes are my own versions of things I grew up with. I have revised the recipes to improve the health benefits without reducing the quality.”
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Italian cuisine stirs memories of childhood, dreams of the future
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rowning diced pancetta and anchovies for Pasta Catania or cooking up brothy, peppery Pastina always takes Michael D’Amelio back to his boyhood days in the kitchen of his Italian grandparents. “All my relatives were great cooks—it was in the blood,” explains Michael, a part-time business lecturer at Texas State University’s Round Rock campus; he also counts intellectual property attorney and engineer among his professional credits. “My grandmother’s house was where friends and family congregated. The meals were huge and lasted almost all day.” Michael has been cooking for as long as he can remember. “We were recruited from about age two,” he says, “and I still cook for the same reasons my family did—to get friends and family together, to enjoy everyone’s company, and to make sure all go home satisfied. I often think that I would like to one day open an Italian market and deli in Georgetown.”
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Tomato Chickpea Soup with Fresh Rosemary “The Tomato Chickpea Soup has that robust Italian flavor that people associate with Italian peasant food. It’s hearty and tastes so good on a cold winter day.”
Ingredients: 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas ¼ cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Rosemary leaves, finely minced, from a 6-inch sprig 3 15-oz. cans Italian-style diced tomatoes ½ tsp sugar 1 tsp salt ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper 4 cups vegetable broth
Preparation: Drain chickpeas in a colander and rinse well. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and finely-minced rosemary leaves. Stir until garlic begins to brown. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Bring to the boil. Then simmer covered about 20 minutes. Partially puree the soup with an immersion blender, leaving about half the chickpeas a little chunky. Serve hot.
Pasta Catania “I love dishes like Pasta Catania because the flavors are complex, it’s satisfying, and it looks so inviting in the serving bowl—even though it’s relatively easy to make.”
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil ½ pound dried pancetta, diced 1 can anchovies in olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 12 oz. pasta of your choice 1/3 cup kalamata olives, chopped 1 Tbs capers, rinsed 1/3 cup sun-dried, oil-packed tomatoes, sliced 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 package of frozen artichoke hearts, cooked 2 Tbs pine nuts, toasted, ½ pint feta cheese, crumbled Preparation: Heat a large frying pan heated over medium high heat and add the extra virgin olive oil, pancetta, and anchovies in their olive oil. Stir constantly until pancetta begins to brown and the anchovies dissolve, and then add the garlic. Stir until garlic starts to brown. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook the pasta per package directions, drain, and add to pancetta mixture in pan, tossing well to coat pasta. Add the kalamata olives, capers, tomatoes, and pepper. Toss together loosely.
Ricotta Pie “Ricotta Pie is another dish that brings me right back to my childhood. On holidays, we’d spend mornings visiting relatives. At each stop, there’d be a freshly made Ricotta Pie, and we’d be offered a piece everywhere we went. It was not uncommon to have tried 8 or 10 different pies before the visiting was over. People would compare them to determine who made the best one that year.”
Ingredients: 1 10-inch graham cracker pie crust, store bought or homemade in a spring-form pan 1½ cups water ½ stick butter Dash of salt 1/3 cup long grain white rice 1 cup whole milk ½ cup sugar Minced zests of 1 lemon and 1 orange 2 eggs ½ pound whole milk ricotta cheese ½ tsp vanilla Preparation: Bring water, butter, and a dash of salt to a boil, and then add the white rice. Simmer, covered, until all liquid is absorbed; the rice should start to get mushy. Cool in the refrigerator overnight.
Transfer pasta mixture to large serving bowl and add cooked artichokes, pine nuts, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss. Serve immediately.
The next day, put the rice mixture in a food processor with the milk and puree it. Then transfer it to a mixing bowl and add sugar, lemon and orange zests, eggs, ricotta cheese, and vanilla. Mix well and transfer into graham cracker crust. Bake at 350° Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. To dress up the pie, brush top lightly with an egg and milk wash 10 minutes before cooking is complete. Cool completely before cutting.
Pastina “Pastina is what all good Italian mothers fed to their children when the kids didn’t feel well. No matter what ails you, it’s guaranteed to fix you right up. My mother made this for us when we were kids, and she made it for her grandchildren as well. It’s one of those comfort foods that always makes things better.”
Ingredients: 15 large bamboo skewers 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup pastina (any tiny pasta shape) or orzo pasta 2 eggs ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ tsp coarsely ground pepper Preparation: Bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add 1 cup of pastina or orzo pasta and simmer covered for 20 minutes (ignore pasta package directions). While the pasta is cooking, crack the eggs into a small bowl. Stir in the parmesan cheese and pepper. Beat well with a fork. After the pasta is cooked, drizzle egg mixture into pasta while stirring constantly with a fork. Continue to stir for about a minute until the egg is completely cooked. Serve hot.
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Through April 11 | FREE FEDERAL TAX PREPARATION. Community Resource Center, 805 W University Ave, noon to 4pm. AND Cowan Creek Amenities Center in Sun City, 1433 Cool Spring Way, thru 4/17/12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays noon to 4pm. taxaide@sharrade.com
18 | BINGO. Knights of Columbus 112522, Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Dr. Doors Open 5pm, session starts at 6pm. Bring your favorite snacks & beverages and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship, all proceeds go to charity. 864-0825 kocbingo@suddenlink.net
1-4 | SOS - SAVE ONE SUIT WEEKEND. Dressbarn at Wolf Ranch, Clean out your closets and bring any new or gently used suits and career separates to Dressbarn. They will be donated to the local Dress for Success affiliate which assists disadvantaged women in achieving employment and selfsufficiency.
21 | FACULTY RECITAL. Hai Ye Ni, cello, and Kiyoshi Tamagawa, piano, 7pm, Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University
1-4 | The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay, Directed by Ronald Ulen. Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University 2-3 | 30 HOUR FAMINE. Church of the Nazarene, DARLA 284-8153 2-3 | GARAGE SALE. Annumciation Maternity Home, 8am-noon, both days, 3610 Shell Rd. 864-7755 3 | FREE FINANCIAL FITNESS FESTIVAL. 10am-3pm at First United Methodist, 410 E. University, booths, kids activities, FREE LUNCH, prizes, workshops. info@unitedway-wc.org If you have an event you would like to include in next month’s issue, send your information to jill@viewmagazineinc. com by the 15th of the month and we’ll do our best to include you.
4 | BINGO. Knights of Columbus 112522, Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Dr. Doors Open 5pm, session starts at 6pm. Bring your favorite snacks & beverages and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship, all proceeds go to charity. 864-0825 kocbingo@suddenlink.net 8 | OPEN HOUSE. Georgetown Toastmaster, 7-8pm, GISD Bldg at 603 Lakeway Dr. sabrinagren@gmail. com, www.georgetowntoastmasters.com 8 | FACULTY RECITAL. Eri Lam, violin, 7 pm, Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University 10 | MARKET DAYS ARE BACK! Over 100 Arts & Crafts, Food, Meet Artisans and buy one of a kind items. 9am-4pm, On the Square. www,thegeorgetownsquare.com 10 | USA DANCE. Nightclub Two-Step with Tom & Ying Apel, Learn, exercise, fun, 7-10pm, 2 Texas Dr, Sun City Village Center. dancegeorgetowntexas.com 16 | PHILLY CHEESESTEAK NIGHT Georgetown American Legion Post 174 @ VFW, 1000 N. College St., 5-7pm. $6. Take-out Available. Proceeds benefit Boys State, Veterans Assistance, Scholarship. Support the American Legion Programs. 17 | Williamson County GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY SEMINAR. First Methodist Church, 8am, D. Joshua Taylor, speaker. 863-2385
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21 | OIL WRESTLING. Hardatils Bar & Grill ,1515 IH 35, hardtailsbarandgrill.com 22 | PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE. A Child’s Place, 6-7:30pm at Wellspring UMC, 6200 Williams Dr., Classroom Tour, Teacher Meet, Ask Questions, Be Ready for Fall Preschool, 930-5959 22-24 | DISNEY’S ALADIN JR. By Arts Avenue for Kids, 7pm, Church of Nazarene, 4051 University, $7 Tickets $4 for age ten and under, www.artsavenueforkids.com 23-24 | BLUEBONNET CELEBRATION. Georgetown Quilt and Stitchery Show, Presented by Handcrafts Unlimited at Community Center in San Gabriel Park, 10am-5pm, $6, Tea Room, Quilt Raffle, Vendors, Silent Auction, www. georgetownquiltshow.org 24 | BARN DANCE. Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK), Merlin Hoppe Arena at 2050 CR 110, 6-11pm, rockbarndance.org, 930-7625, rockdance@ rockride.org 24 | SPRING PLANT SALE & Hand Crafts. Sun City Horticulture Club, 9am-2pm, Community Gardens at 141 Sun City Blvd. Landscaping, bedding, plants, vegetables, herbs, drought resistant, natives, mulch 27 | GISD PTA SUMMER INFO FAIR. 5:30-7:30pm at Georgetown Community Center, Camps from all over Texas are invited to show families the endless opportunities children have this summer. 29 | BIG BAND SOUNDS. Georgetown Symphony Society presents The Temple Jazz Orchestra, with Ed Calle, Klett Center/Performing Arts at GHS, 4pm, Adults $25-$20, Students $5 864-9591, gsstx.org 29 | SENIOR ADULT DANCE. Georgetown Community Center. 6- 9pm. Refreshments, photographer. Ages 55+ $5, RSVP to 930-1367. Sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation, Always Best Care Senior Services, and Guardian Healthcare. 31 | Southwestern University WIND ENSEMBLE. 7 pm, Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University
GEORGETOWN 50/50 RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 708 S. Austin Ave. Georgetown www.the5050.biz 3 Big Frank Gomez Band 10 Tiburon, Latin Jazz 17 Rewired, Chicago Blues 24 Pride and Joy, Texas Blues 31 King Onus, Laid-Back Blues
DALE’S ESSENHAUS 3900 FM 972, Walburg www.Dales-Essenhaus.com 3 Warren Rew Band, 6-10 9 Bennet Jackson, 6-9 17 Josh Rekeita, 7-11 23 Amy Brice, Call for times 512-819-9175
GERMAN WALBURG RESTAURANT 3777 FM 972, Walburg www.WalburgRestaurant.com Live Music Every Fri & Sat Night The Walburg Boys Biergarten Music Sarts March 20th
HARDTAILS BAR & GRILL 1515 IH 35, Georgetown www.HardtailsBarandGrill.com 1 Jean-Pierre & The Zydeco Angels 2 Stooch 3 Rhythm Dawgs 8 Brian Hankins & Brewer Nation 9 Groove Knight 10 Planet Texas 15 Sonny Wolf Band 16 Cruch 17 Irish Pipes & Drums throughout the day Weathermen (9pm - 1am) 18 Williamson County Animal Shelter Benefit - FIVE BANDS! 22 Swamp Sauce 23 Leigh Cates Band 24 KB & The Headliners 29 Jean-Pierre & The Zydeco Angels 30 Groove knight 31 Outdoor Concert - Vallejo
TONY & LUIGIS RESTAURANT 1201 S. Church, Georgetown www.TonyandLuigistx.com EVERY THURSDAY EVENING Frankly Sinatra, Frank Sinatra Tribute, 6-9pm
Find the Duck! City Lights theatres combines first run movies with a casual dining menu, offering a wide range of choices, including fresh grilled burgers, homemade fire cooked pizzas & several appetizers to choose from. Place your order at the concession and your order will be delivered to you.
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This month’s winning answer will receive a $25 dinner at Rattlesnake Inn and two tickets to City Lights Theatre. GOOD LUCK! Congratulations to February winner Mike Robbins.
2 Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax 2 Project X 9 John Carter 9 Silent House 16 21 Jump Street 23 The Hunger Games 30 Wrath of the Titans 30 Mirror Mirror
Heart of Georgetown Please send your nominations for View‘s Heart of Georgetown to editor@viewmagazineinc.com by March 15. Let is know who in our community deserves to be honored and why.
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This month, the duck you see here is hidden somewhere in this issue! Find it and email the correct location to graphics@ viewmagazineinc.com or mail the answer to Georgetown View Magazine, P.O. Box 2281, Georgetown, TX 78627.
View will honor the winner with a cash award to continue in their charity efforts.
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Who is at risk? Anyone can get shingles, but it is most common in older adults, and the risk of developing shingles increases with age. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about half of all shingles cases occur among men and women over the age of 60. Some experts estimate that half of the people who live to the age of 85 will experience shingles at some point in their lives. Those who have a weakened immune system are at higher risk for developing shingles. Are shingles contagious? While you can’t get shingles from another person, a person with shingles can pass the varicella-zoster virus to anyone who has not had chickenpox. Once infected, the person will develop chickenpox, not shingles. Is there a treatment for shingles? An episode of shingles usually heals on its own within a few weeks. “Receiving prompt treatment can ease pain, speed healing and reduce the risk of complications,” said Dr. Ashton Wickramasinghe, internal medicine physician at Lone Star Circle of Care Senior Health in Georgetown. People with shingles may benefit from antiviral drugs, pain medication and some over the counter medications such as Ibuprofen, antihistamines and anti-itch creams. If you are experiencing symptoms of shingles, you should consult your doctor immediately.
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