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MID-TERM ELECTION SPECIAL
Republicans' ONE TEAM is Moving "Onward!"
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Republican candidate for County Judge Bill Top: More than 100 volunteers gather with Senator John Cornyn at Sun City to block walk for GOP candidates Sept 21. • Bottom: Evelyn McLean, candidate for JP3 • Congressman John Carter at a Sun City blockwalking event. • GOP Executive Committee, joined by Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbot • Senator Ted Cruz speaks at a retail stop rally in Georgetown.
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much about a referendum on the Trump administration as it is about state and national values and agendas, so we are trying to reinforce Texas issues and values With all of the seats in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats on the ballot, it is an opportunity for the GOP to maintain a clear majority in the Legislative branch or for Democrats to begin to reshape the political landscape on
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of events and walk to many thousands of homes to spread messages of conservative leadership, from the court house to The White House." Early voting begins Oct. 22 and the mid-term Election Day is Nov 6. Throughout the state and Williamson County, the Republican Party has been making every effort to work together among themselves to unify party support and energy toward the mid-term elections.
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Gravell took a break from the campaign for a ride-out with Sheriff Robert Chody to gain a better understanding—from the ground—of what law enforcement officers do and need on a day-to-day basis. “I want our deputies and Law Enforcement personnel to know there’s a county judge who cares; who listens. The best way to listen is to get in the field. Today we are visiting the Sheriff's Department, but it is my plan, and I'm looking forward to eventually spending time with fleet maintenance, the parks department, and the rest of our county employees." Sheriff Chody agrees that this kind of leadership dynamic has great value; "We want the new County Judge to know and have an understanding of the basic, fundamental challenges See "Gravell" continued on A5
The Advocate endorses Judge Bill Gravell for County Judge. Find out why on Page 13
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County to Re-issue Ballots Due to Error
Williamson County’s Election Office will be re-issuing approximately 8,000 ballots-by-mail distributed missing a candidate’s name in a state-wide election. Under the Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals race, the ballots should have listed three candidates: a Republican, a Democrat and a Libertarian. Due to an error, the Libertarian candidate, William Bryan Strange, III, was not listed on the ballots. “We regret the mistake we made, and we are working diligently to rectify this situation. We are expediting production of the corrected ballots-by-mail and expect to mail next week. We ask anyone who received a Williamson County ballotby-mail to wait and use the corrected ballot they will be receiving,” said Chris Davis, Williamson County Elections Administrator. Part of the corrective process includes revising online sample ballots and reprogramming electronic voting machines used for in-person voting beginning October 22. “We are working to ensure every voter has the correct ballot when they vote,” added Davis. “I informed the Libertarian Party county chair of our mistake and outlined the corrective measures we are taking.” Davis said the Elections Office will be thoroughly vetting their internal processes and specifically improving ballot proof-
ing procedures with more redundancy to avoid any future ballot missteps.
City extends pilot program with Lyft
The City has extended its partnership with Lyft to offer discounted rides to new and existing users through the end of October or until all available funds are expended, whichever comes first. The extension of the promotion will allow the City to learn about rideshare use in Georgetown. Rides that originate in the Georgetown city limits are eligible for the Lyft partnership. Lyft passengers are responsible for the first $2 of the cost of the ride. The City will then pay up to $10 above that initial passenger payment. The passenger is responsible for any additional cost of the ride. The promotion allows for up to 10 rides per customer, per month until all funds for the pilot program are expended. To use the promotion on a Lyft ride in Georgetown, download the Lyft app on an iPhone or Android smartphone and set up a Lyft account using a credit card. Then add the code GTOWNTX18 to the promo section of the Lyft app before requesting a ride. Note that you must be in “personal” mode for the code to apply. You will only need to enter the code one time. Once you have requested your ride, “applied credit” is displayed on the ride payment screen. Data from the limited-time promotion will help the city understand ride
use patterns for a transportation network company. Ride data available to the City after the pilot will not include names or addresses of riders or any credit card information.
Fall Music on Main
Round Rock will feature its first ever Fall Music on Main on Wednesday evenings in October. Lawn chairs or blankets are welcome at these free family-friendly events, which will feature bands from 6 to 8 p.m. in Downtown at Prete Main Street Plaza, 221 East Main Street. Music on Main is an annual tradition in which families and friends gather Downtown on beautiful spring nights to hear good music and relax under the Texas sky. The bands featured this year range from professional local groups to upcoming regional entertainers. Fall Music on Main will offer a snow cone vendor, food vendors from downtown establishments, a face painter and balloon artist. Parking is free. Music on Main was established by the City of Round Rock to help promote Downtown Round Rock. Lineup of bands: • Wednesday, October 17Jackie Venson, JackieVenson.com/ • Wednesday, October 24Suzanna Choffel, SuzannaChoffel.com/ • October 31- Hector Ward & the Big Time, HWBigTime.com/
7-11pm • October 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th
Williamson County's scariest and most
popular haunted house is ready for visitors beginning Friday, Oct 12. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office begins preparation months in advance to convert the historic—and presumably haunted—County Jail, which housed prisoners from 1889 to 1990, into a complex and creepy asylum
to raise money for Brown Santa. Located at 312 Main Street in Georgetown, tickets are $15 for adults, $25 for a fast pass. Children 8-12 years old are $5. The jail is not ADA compliant and, while AdvocateNews recommends the experience and the fundraising, if you or any younger guests are sensory sensitive, we also recommend headphones.
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GRAVELL, continued from A1 in our department. Having the Judge on a ride-out will provide first-hand information about our needs, so when requests are made, he will have a basic understanding of why we want it. It will be a benefit to have leadership who can make informed decisions from a realistic perspective." Judge Gravell says, "It is important that we don't just talk about how committed we are to their success. They need to see that, like the Good Samaritan, leadership is willing to get down off the horse and work with the people who need help. I want everyone to know I am and will be involved." Gravell says, if elected, he plans to schedule a half-day each week to spend time somewhere in the county and work with those
employees. "I want to know and understand what the people in Fleet Maintenance do so I can assimilate their needs with the resources available." For their part, the Sheriff's Department was pleased to discuss programs and resources with Judge Gravell. While the K9 unit has a pretty large following Above: Judge Gravell talks K9 training with Detective on the Internet, thanks Brian Dirner • Right: Judge Gravell and Sheriff Chody in large part to Nemo on scene at the Haunted Jail in Georgetown. and Bolo's Twitter feeds, the department bullet-proof vest? He works for works on an annual budget of the citizens and has an impact on $2000. Judge Gravell commentour community too." ed, "Why is that dog, who helps Fortunately, the K9's newest seize thousands of dollars worth recruit was rescued from the of drugs, not worth as much as a Williamson County Animal Shelter due to the instincts they I WANT OUR DEPUTIES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO KNOW recognized in THERE’S A COUNTY JUDGE WHO CARES; WHO LISTENS. THE BEST WAY his play. SherTO LISTEN IS TO GET IN THE FIELD. ~JUDGE BILL GRAVELL iff Chody says
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adopting him saved the County about $12,000 for the cost of a fully trained dog. "We have several dogs who started at the same time, so they will likely retire at the same time and we need to maintain our effectiveness." Judge Gravell added, "I believe it is pretentious and arrogant to sit in a leadership position and not be involved with the employees you are making decisions for. Decisions are important because those decisions impact personal lives and if we shortchange our
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT 3 Evelyn McLean (R)
Katherine Kerr Kubatsky (D)
What prompted you to run for Justice of the Peace Pct 3? I believe Justice of the Peace is a logical next step given my 26 years in public service. This office represents is a continuation of public service right here in the community that I know well and love. I am thrilled at the prospect of implementing programs that connect with the community; something I very much enjoy. I intend to initiate a volunteer program to increase customer service without financially impacting the county. I also plan to form a Citizen's Court Academy for adults and a Teen Court Academy for high school students while maintaining the current Teen Court program.
What prompted you to run for Justice of the Peace Pct 3? The Justice of the Peace is appealing because it is a handson position, which has a direct impact on people at the local level. The JP court, as the lowest level of the Texas judiciary, is often the only contact people have with the justice system. Decisions made at this level can set the course for the future of individuals, families and taxpayers. As the People’s Court handling Class C misdemeanors, civil cases up to $10,000, evictions and truancies, I will ensure that the court operates in a nonpartisan, fair and transparent manner that holds people accountable for their actions and saves taxpayers money. My experience in managing the staff, budget and communications programming for two statewide nonprofit organizations have prepared me for overseeing the JP court.
What are your qualifications and/or background for this position? All of the people and experiences I encountered as a Captain with the Georgetown Police Department prepared me for this office; e.g., budget preparation, strategic planning, policy development, major project and incident management, and overall leadership. The JP is not only a Judge but also a Department Head; a position for which these skills are vital. In addition to law enforcement, I have a real estate background. I have been a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Georgetown for the last 16 years. This has given me an even greater insight and wider perspective about the community I serve. Why should voters choose you over your opponent? I didn't just write about law enforcement and courts, I lived that life for the last 26 years, rising through every rank in the department to Police Captain and managing dozens of officers, large budgets, and staff. Simply put, my experience is the reason Precinct 3 voters should choose me. Further, I have a true servant's heart and a desire for community engagement. During my tenure with Georgetown Police Department, I helped create programs like Calls from Santa, Law Enforcement Field Day, Volunteers In Police Services, and the Junior Police Academy. As Justice of the Peace, you can expect me to continue that same level of commitment to our community. I won't just occupy a bench, I will be involved outside of the courtroom serving our great community.
What are your qualifications and/or background for this position? I bring a big-picture, holistic view to the court. As a newspaper reporter covering police and criminal and civil courts, I saw the impact of crime, poverty and crises on people. As the head of communications for two statewide social service agencies serving vulnerable populations – children in foster care, people in poverty and those affected by natural and human disasters – I saw when systems and institutions worked—and fell short. As a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer, I have worked on behalf of children in the foster care system and with their families. I understand how a simple traffic ticket can cause a family living on the margins to spin out of control. Understanding the “why” behind a person appearing before the court and the impact a ruling will have on all parties, and to taxpayers, is critical to ensuring equal justice for all. Why should voters choose you over your opponent? I bring a broad-based background to the position and am not predisposed toward the prosecution or the defense. I will listen to the facts and apply the law fairly while bearing in mind the impact on taxpayers. My priorities include expanding the court’s operating hours to include nights and weekends to better serve working individuals in our 24/7 economy. I propose to save money for taxpayers, who pay $150 a day per person to incarcerate 600 people in the Williamson County jail, most of whom have not been convicted of a crime and are not accused of a violent crime. This is the ultimate welfare program: taxpayers pay for all living expenses and medical care while gaining nothing in return except creating bigger, more expensive social problems; i.e. lost jobs, homes and transportation and break up of families. I will hold people accountable by implementing proven and cost-effective diversionary programs; i.e. drug, alcohol and veterans courts; and community service when appropriate.
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COUNTY COURT AT LAW #1 Brandy Hallford (R)
Don Morehart (D)
What prompted you to run for Judge of County Court at Law #1? I wanted to serve my community on this bench because I have the experience to adjudicate the hard cases that come before this court and administer justice fairly. It is crucial to have the right judge properly oversee the Child Protective Services’ cases, protective orders, and criminal cases that this court handles. My father taught me that you have to work in the trenches before you can truly understand a job. Prior to being judge of this court, I had been a litigating attorney throughout my 21-year career. I am well-versed by having been a prosecutor and defense attorney, represented individuals in obtaining protective orders and represented the State, parents and children in CPS cases. Children are vulnerable and they need a judge who understands how rulings impact their lives. I dedicated my career to representing abused children of all ages with different needs and have advocated for their safety and proper care. My legal experience has been invaluable while I have been serving as judge of this court.
What prompted you to run for Judge of County Court at Law #1? In 2017, the previous Judge in County Court at Law #1 decided quietly to resign before the expiration of her term of office. Only certain well-connected individuals in the local Republican Party were privy to this decision. The inescapable purpose behind this secrecy was to arrange the appointment of a Republican to this Court without having to suffer the possibility that the voters might want a free and fair election. This is unacceptable to me. Still, even after a contested General Election became required due to the existence of two candidates for this office, three local Republicans appointed their pre-selected candidate to the fill out the retired judge’s term of office so the appointee could run as an incumbent.
What are your qualifications and/or background for this position? My broad legal experience has fully prepared me to be the judge of this court which handles criminal, family, protective orders and Child Protective Services’ (CPS) cases. Prior to serving as Judge, during my 21-year legal career I gained experience in each of these areas. I handled thousands of cases, and obtained extensive jury trial experience. I committed half my career as a prosecutor defending victims, and served as the Criminal Division Chief for the Williamson County Attorney’s Office. My law practice focused on representing abused children, Veterans, individuals in criminal and family law matters. As a trial attorney, I studied the law and successfully conveyed it to a jury. I have a solid foundation in the rules of evidence which is vital to making just and fair rulings. My extensive legal experience has given me the tools needed to effectively serve. I understand the people, issues and needs of this court. Why should voters choose you over your opponent? I hope to earn your vote because of my legal experience, passion for our community, and passion serving as your judge for this crucial court that affects children’s safety. My husband and I have lived, worked, and raised our four children in Williamson County. We also are community volunteers dedicated to helping those in need. I served on the Board of Directors of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, I serve as a Board of Director for Senior Access, I am a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Blue Star Mothers who honor Gold Star families. I am dedicated to knowing each CPS case—the needs of each child and making sure he/ she is receiving proper care in the foster care system. The courtroom should be a place where prosecutors and defendants are treated with respect, and cases are heard in an unbiased environment. I know the importance of people having their voices heard, the law being followed, treating people with respect, and having a level playing field for all who find themselves in the judicial system.
What are your qualifications and/or background for this position? Having worked in the Law since 1988, I have conducted hundreds of jury trials in the areas of criminal complaints, family relations disputes, child protection matters, and civil litigation. More than just advocating for all sides of every equation, I have personally been a victim of crime, as have members of my family, and have been mistreated by the Justice system. I have suffered malicious attacks by government officials. I know what its like to suffer the indifference of family court Judges when action was required. These professional and personal experiences give me a unique perspective on the Justice System, and how to make it better. Why should voters choose you over your opponent? A primary quality for a Judge is to be, and to appear to be, fair and impartial. The Texas Rules of Judicial Conduct require that a Judge or Judicial Candidate “shall not allow any relationship to influence judicial conduct or judgment.” My opponent is married to a local police officer and, therefore, should not hear criminal complaints where any police officer’s testimony is critical to the case, but does so. “A judge shall not lend the prestige of judicial office to advance the private interests of the judge or others; nor shall a judge convey or permit others to convey the impression that they are in a special position to influence the judge.” My opponent has sought and accepted public political endorsements from those who will be appearing before the Court as witnesses, and their employees, such as the local sheriff, local police chiefs, local police associations, professional and volunteer witnesses, and more. These endorsements can be found on my opponent’s web page, and they raise a perception that my opponent will favor these witnesses in Court proceedings. “The judicial duties of a judge take precedence over all the judge's other activities.” Four months after being appointed to the court by three local Republican politicians, my opponent has developed a pattern of working part-time in a full-time job, arriving late and leaving early, and often not even coming to work. Taxpayers deserve better from their elected officials.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support for McLean for JP3
Support for Kubatsky for JP3
Speaking from experience as the Justice of the Peace, Pct.#3 for 13 years, I found the experience afforded me from my law enforcement background was extremely beneficial in taking on the responsibilities of Justice of the Peace. Many may be unfamiliar with those responsibilities: Judge of the traffic court, small claims court, evictions, administration of staff and budgets, coordination with state and local law enforcement agencies and county departments as well as certifying deaths which includes on- site accident and death scenes. Evelyn McLean, through her law enforcement experience, has the background, training and stability to handle the many varying situations handled by the JP Office. For those without this very valuable training in handling disputes, conflict resolution, budgets and on-site human tragedies, it is a much greater learning curve to be able to serve the community. I recommend Evelyn McLean for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3.
I write today in support of the candidacy of Katherine Kerr Kubatsky for Justice of the Peace precinct 3. I have known Katherine ever since I moved to Sun City in Georgetown. I believe that it's better to vote for the right person regardless of party affiliation and I've got signs in my yard in support of people from both parties. I particularly support Katherine whose experience as a police and courtroom reporter, her service in CASA, and other social service agencies serve to prepare her to be objective in dealing with all she will encounter. Katherine is REALLY smart and REALLY caring. She is also a very good listener and she will get it right on crime. She is objective. She will expand court hours to serve folks who work. She will run an efficient, transparent court with respect and fairness for all who come before her. I believe her experience and personality, concern for careful usage of our tax dollars and determination to flight for justice for ALL in Williamson County eminently qualify her and I'm asking that you vote for her.
Steve Benton, JP, Pct.#3, Retired
Respectfully, Jim Deuser, Georgetown
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Am I the only one who loves and hates the Internet with equal fervor? For every spectacular new photo that Osiris REx sends from Bennu (I'll pause while you Google that) there are two or three hateful posts, videos and comments; and news stories about New York newspapers sticking their @#$& noses in Texas politics. Makes me wonder why Bennu doesn't just land in the middle of Main Street. (That's funny if you actually looked it up earlier.) This same Internet lets me share precious photos of my precious baby to all of my family members across the nation, and allows me to bond and validate my strengths and weaknesses with thousands of other Moms who constantly feel like they're Mom-ing wrong too. Cool. The same Internet that—absolutely true story here—when I Googled "family fun video" showed, in the #1 spot, a link to a Russian porn film of people who were supposedly related. Yes, there was even a thumbnail. (Please don't Google that.) It's just too bad there isn't a website that will sell me a product to gouge out my mind's eye. Come to think of it, I could check Amazon for that. I suppose, because it's almost time for elections, the web is all atwitter with opinions and fake news and spin and protesting. Are we really better off in this world now that we know what everyone is thinking at any given moment no matter how negative it is? I'll admit, it is nice to know that when we say "public" opinion, it really is. But I am unfollowing people every day because they are so unhappy and they "public" all over my Facebook feed. I get it, you dislike my candidates. Your voice will be loudest in the voting booth so just save it, get off your high horse and post something with a puppy in it. Simply put, you don't have to like who I like. You don't even have to agree with why it's okay for me to like who I like. But I'm not voting for any personalities any more. That stopped with Reagan, I think. I'm just going to vote for the people who are going to steer the world in the direction that makes sense to me. Yell and post memes all you want, America, but that works for me because none of our candidates are perfect. None got through adolescence and young adulthood without doing something stupid. No one can go a whole day without saying something that offends someone.
But I have a particular set of values and they match up pretty well with what some candidates do and represent. It's that simple. If a candidate wants to put on a Darth Vader outfit and cake-walk through a parking lot while binging on pork rinds and beat-boxing... I don't care, as long as he/she sticks to his/her principles regarding rights, protections and freedoms I identify with. That's how it works. I do draw the line at criminal behavior but, full transparency, I probably couldn't win an office if I had been brought up in the YouTube generation either. There's a t-shirt out there somewhere that says "Well-behaved women rarely make history." While I do think feminism has lately lost its mind, I agree with that statement. I also think it applies to men. There is a certain level of confidence that makes a leader. Sometimes it's arrogance and sometimes it's downright obnoxious. But I don't find myself drawn to people who are meek when I need social change. People like Alan Shephard, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk are known for having notoriously challenging personalities. Well all right then, perhaps the first colony on Mars won't be polite, but thanks to those jerks, we will have one. Right on. We, the meek and the nice, are do-ers. I will leave it to the loud and the crazy to be the deciders. And when I don't like what they decide, I will *decide* to give someone else their job; i.e., vote for someone else. It's that simple. So I'm taking a break from the Bad Internet for a while; the social feeds and the news sites. The remaining happy side of the Internet is a good place to make money. I have a friend who makes so much money on Internet businesses; he wrote me a check with a comma in it to write eight press releases for his business. Heck, if I got paid that kind of money regularly, I'd write blogs for Russian porn stars. Thank you, Good Internet. As for the rest of it, I don't care if My President insulted a reporter and it was edited out of context to make him look like a jerk. He'll probably do it again tomorrow and I will have missed nothing. But I am also fairly certain that he won't allow North Korea to drop a bomb on my kid's school today either, and I prefer that to good manners and bowing. I'm sure some readers and friends will want to come burn down my house because I don't sortie on the #metoo battlements and flame the President. I bet they'll even post about it and add weight to the cosmic scale of negativity. Still, despite his flaws, what no one can take away from Mr. Trump is that he's fearless, and I wish I was too. Besides, according to the web, our 56th President, Jaynou Beck, was just born (Sept 12). He's going to prove the existence of God, then unite us all as non-haters before he is assassinated in 2085. And it must be true - I read it on the Internet.
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Bill Gravell Is The Right Man To Lead Williamson County by Mike Payne
Some might say that I’m
not the best person to write about the Republican candidate for County Judge of Williamson County, Bill Gravell. Why? Because we have known each other for the better part of a decade, and yes, become friends, they would argue. I contend, however, that I am the best person to write about him. I know him; I really know him. Would you rather take an opinion about him from the guy he parked beside at HEB or even from just a neighbor?
I have watched his progression from a lifetime of pastoring teens and adults; I watched as he became Justice of the Peace in Precinct 3. I could tell you about all the awards he garnered in this position, but you’d be asleep from the length before you stopped reading, and we’d have to add pages to the newspaper. (That’s not hyperbole. If you’re so inclined, it’s all available online.) Bill Gravell is the right man at the right time for Williamson County for a number of reasons. And, at his youthful age for this position, he has plenty to look forward to! Now, let’s address what we know to be fact: his efficiency. His JP3 Court here in Williamson County is one of the most recognized in the United States, having accumulated myriad awards for innovation and efficiency in just a few years. If he can do that for a JP3 court, imagine what citizens have to look forward to when he is leading the county. He has a keen sense of understanding of how to motivate people. Is there a more important trait in a
leader when dealing with a business that might be considering moving here than the gift of persuasion through logic? Gravell has shown more than a modicum of experience with that even during this campaign cycle. Knowing Bill as I do, I can state assuredly that he is a man who knows what he knows; but more importantly, he knows what he doesn’t know. He is the
first to draw on the wisdom of others who can contribute to the decision making process. He is also a listener. If you can’t listen, you can’t lead. Department heads in the county must be heard, and not in a compressed time frame that leads to cataclysmic results due to lack of information necessary to make the best decision in any given situation. People’s lives depend
on that. In addition, he understands the importance of inclusivity to arrive at the best outcome in situations. Given the fairly rough terrain in the Republican primary this time, that skill set will, and already has, come in very handy. To state it bluntly, it’s time for fresh, young, dynamic talent to lead a county that has been mired
in the 20th century for about 15 years too long. Bill Gravell is that man. It is the position of The Advocate that Bill Gravell is the most qualified and best equipped person to lead Williamson County into the future; and he will do so in ways that will make it an even brighter star in the state of Texas.
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OCTOBER 2018
Carving Out Some
Above: Volunteers and Scouts unload the 2018 crop • Left: Ginger Mann and Cub Scout Pack 2338 • Below: photos from 2017 Family Fun Day
San Gabriel Presbyterian
Church received, quite literally, a truckload of 2240 pumpkins last week and they are hoping everyone in Georgetown will stop in for a visit before Halloween. They are also inviting everyone in Texas to their open house Family Fun Day on October 15. Last year, more than 1500 visitors enjoyed games, tractor rides, face painting, photos,
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and plenty of food. Church elder Phil Lacey says, “The pumpkin patch and family day is our anchor event for community outreach and we build our visibility on it. It is an opportunity to meet the greater Georgetown community. It is free and we’re right here in town. We love to show folks who we are and if they decide to come back on a Sunday, we are
thrilled to have them.” Pumpkins are managed through Pumpkin Patch Fundraisers and are grown on the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, TX. “It is close to home and we love to support their business. The money we raise pays the Navajo nation and profit is split between local Scout programs and our children and youth ministries.” Church volunteers and Cub Scouts were on hand to meet the truck and lay out all 2240 pumpkins on the church grounds on Williams
Drive between Sun City and Randall's center. Lacey adds that nothing goes to waste. The church has events for every age group throughout October; kids’ story time in the patch to batting practice for teens when the fruit gets soft. Anything left over is given to local farmers to feed livestock. Lacey adds, “The pumpkin patch is very family oriented and we have many families with kids. Being so close to Sun City we enjoy seeing congregates bring their grandchildren to services as well. We have such a friendly group and our people are outgoing. It is our hope that as Georgetown continues to grow,
we will welcome young families looking for a great church for fellowship and service.” The pumpkin sales tent is open every day from 10am-7pm and after church on Sundays. “Pumpkins are great for holiday décor, tabletops, porches and they are extremely good for your health. Forget about the canned stuff with extra sugars or syrup; just pop them in the oven and cook them whole. If you don’t cut them, they stay fresh for eating for about two months.” Lacey adds, “We are eager to be a community partner. You don’t just open your doors Sunday morning and have people walk in.
We invite folks to come and enjoy a great day and a good experience, and when they look for a church or have a spiritual need, they remember where they felt welcome.” Family Fun Day in the Pumpkin Patch is Monday, October 15 from 10am2pm. Free activities include hayrides, face painting, storytime, archery, horse rides, pumpkin painting and more. There will also be food and beverages for those hard at play. Proceeds from pumpkin sales benefit the Navajo Nation, Boy Scouts and the church's Family Outreach programs. Visit SGPCGeorgetown.org for more information.
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Thrive: Not Just Georgetown Mortgage's New Name Georgetown Mortgage is now "Thrive"
Mortgage, and owners Roy and Barbara Jones are delighted with what it means for the company and represents for clients. "We are always willing to go into uncharted territory and innovate for the customers' best experience," Roy says. "We are not just punching the clock and hoping for the best. We, and all our employees, want to grab on and live a life of significance." The company celebrated 17 years in business in 2018 and they are proud to be part of the growing Georgetown business community. Roy says, "Our company has grown and prospered all over Texas, so we wanted our name to reflect our mission more so than a geographical area. We are so proud to represent Georgetown all over the country." Thrive employs over 350 people and has grown to more than 50 branches in 24 states. The company provides a full spectrum of mortgage loans, and in 2012 widened their scope of services by establishing a separate Reverse Mortgage division based in Denver, CO. They are now the top provider in Texas. “There are a lot of myths about reverse mortgages,” Roy says. “Basically, if you have 50 percent or greater equity in a home you can continue to live there without a mortgage payment. This frees up a large amount of liquidity to purchase groceries or prescriptions or other needs that would normally be tied up in the value of your home. So, even with reduced income, homeowners can maintain their lifestyle and continue to live independently with dignity.” Their son, Michael, is the CFO, which makes Thrive a true family-owned business. Michael has recently adapted electronic closings, which allows borrowers to close electronically and/or remotely via online platforms. "No one else is doing this; we are the first in Texas to do remote notarization, allowing a client to close the deal from Virginia and save the expense of a second trip before moving. Realtors and borrowers love it because the transaction can be quickly funded and owners can have keys in-hand within minutes." Roy adds, "Digital platforms are where we are unique. For instance, we have been pioneers in Construction-to-Permanent
financing. We provide up to 95 percent of the loan during a custom home build, and we allow the buyer to lock in their loan rate before they shop for a property, or they can 'float down'. Customers are protected today and if rates drop, they're even better." Thrive has also rolled out a new manufactured housing product that only a few lenders are using. "Housing is rapidly becoming unaffordable," Roy says. "Millennials starting families would like to have homes and even here in Georgetown, the average price is about $330,000. But manufactured homes have come a long way in construction and cost about $175,000. The market grew by 20 percent last year and we believe it is under-served. These homes are nicely appointed and even come with real estate. The walls are stronger and so are we." Thrive also recently hired Randall Gillespie as National Sales Manager. Of his first week of work Gillespie says, "I have been in the business 26 years and I love how
big-thinking Thrive is while still having a small company feel. I love helping people and getting paid for it." Gillespie says he appreciates the company's ability to incorporate expert technology services without losing the personal touch. "Your home is a wealth-builder and biggest asset. You have to be able to trust the people helping you acquire it." Thrive Mortgage supports a wide variety of charitable causes and strongly encourages branch locations to give back to their communities as well – whether through charitable fundraising or volunteering. Although Roy and Barbara are actively involved in the day-to-day operations, they give the credit to their wonderful, dedicated employees, often commenting that “…our employees have built this company – they don’t work for us, they work with us.” Their faith-based philosophy of treating people fairly, being personally involved with their employees and providing a fun, motivating workplace is what drives
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GEORGETOWN CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS
by Mayor Dale Ross
How are we doing?
That’s the gist of the Citizen Survey conducted by the City of Georgetown every two years. The results of the most recent survey completed this summer are encouraging, but they do point to areas where we need to continue to focus our efforts today and in the future. As we did in 2016, the City hired the Texas State University Center for Public Policy, Research, and Training to conduct the anonymous poll. The survey is intended to measure the perceptions of residents. It was mailed to 2,300 households in Georgetown and 469 residents responded. The margin of error was 4 percent.
So what are the key findings? This year, 81 percent of residents polled said the value of city services for taxes paid was good or excellent. And 98 percent of respondents rate the overall quality of life in Georgetown as good or excellent. The common benchmark for city surveys is to have 80 percent or more of respondents indicated that a service is good or excellent. The city met or exceeded that benchmark on 82 percent of cases (32 of 39 indicators). Since 2016, perceptions of the quality of street repair, city beautification, the City as a place to work, and emergency preparedness are all up.
Below are some more results from the survey. For emergency services, including fire, police, and EMS, 96 percent of respondents gave a rating of good or excellent. And 93 percent rated emergency services as good or excellent. Ninety-five percent of respondents rated city parks as good or excellent and 98 percent rated the public library services as good or excellent. For utility services, 92 percent rated electric services as good or excellent and 90 percent said that water services are good or excellent. We know that safety is an important concern, so it’s good news that 90 percent
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of respondents rated neighborhood safety at night as good or excellent and 88 percent rated safety in city parks as good or excellent. When asked about interactions with City employees, 54 percent had contact with a city employee in the last year and 91 percent rated the service provided by the employee as good or excellent overall. Overall, these results are encouraging.
Traffic and growth-related pressures were the top concern on this survey and in past surveys. We asked residents about the top priorities for Georgetown. The top three cited were: 1. Traffic, 2. Infrastructure and roads, and 3. Managing growth. Not surprisingly in our growing city, the rating for traffic flow on major streets decreased by 16 percent. And the percentage who rated traffic flow as poor increased from 18 percent to 28 percent from 2016. This result of our fast-growing city is one of the main reasons that voters approved $105 million in
new transportation projects in 2015. We continue to direct significant resources to mobility through these city bond projects and we are working with Williamson County and state and federal transportation agencies for other regional transportation projects. We think it’s important to find out how we are doing, and these results are encouraging in many ways. They also point to areas like new roads and mobility where we should continue to focus our efforts. If you want to read the complete survey results, look for the Citizen Survey 2018 Report link on the City homepage at georgetown.org.
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"Lionheart" Childcare Coming to Georgetown by Ann Marie Ludlow
When
Stan Dobbs recovered from a serious illness, he realized God had placed on his heart a mission to put a lot of underutilized church space to good use. What he created is a successful and growing childcare program called Lionheart Children's Academy. So named by the employees who felt it reflected the spirit of the children they care for, his centers are open in eight Texas churches—putting worship space to good use the other six days of the week. Lionheart is already scheduling tours and accepting applications for its newest center at Celebration Church in Georgetown, set to open in January. Marketing Director Kim Brown says, "Lionheart is a non-profit Christian childcare organization and we are licensed by the state. We are not affiliated with any denomination but we are open to people of all faiths, and we are pleased to share the Gospel and reach children for Christ for families who need care Monday through Friday." Dobbs' purpose includes providing a revenue source to support each church's
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programs and outreach. "We have a proven model and you can't help but look at a thriving church like Celebration and hope to be a resource for the congregation and the community."
The Mission
Dobbs explains, "Research shows if we don’t reach people for Christ by the time they reach age 13, we lose the opportunity for about three-quarters of them until they become parents themselves. When folks have children, often their hearts are opened again to build a foundation for their families. That is our target; people who may be in a 'wobbly' time of life. We are here to help them build spiritual champions in a safe and affordable environment." Brown adds, "With 75 percent of women working outside the home, there are too many troubling stories about daycare. We assure our families that their kids are going to get the best care and be loved. We set our own standards even higher than those of the state. We are not just representing ourselves; we are representing the Lord." She says the Academy is also open to special needs accommodation on a case by case basis. "We always want to ensure that our academy is a good fit for each child and will provide a good experience." She was drawn to Lionheart for the mission. "I was blessed to work from home and understand the value of wholesome child care. I'm so impressed with the dayto-day work and what Lionheart provides.
They truly want to excel in what they do." Parents are welcome to tour the facility at Celebration and Lionheart is able to work with families to seek supplemental assistance if there is a need. Staff are all Christian and have adapted the HIGH SCOPE curriculum components. They do employ several degreed teachers as well, Brown says. "Some of our educators have been in schools before but they feel like this environment is a better fit. We bring opportunities for high quality education, good outcomes and operational safety. We're marrying the heart of a church with the focus of a great child care organization."
The Academy
Lionheart is open to children 6 weeks old through pre-school for full-day care. They have before- and after-school care for K through 12th grade and a summer program.
They also have their own buses to transport students to and from area schools. Children will also be provided healthy meals and snacks.
Leadership
Stan Dobbs has given the bulk of his life to service since 2000. He attended seminary and when he completed treatment for lymphoma, began his journey to have a positive spiritual impact in the lives of children. "I was led to an industry that is largely secular," he says. "Some children spend most of their waking hours in child care away from the home. I want to empower churches to operate full-time Christ-centered alternatives for their families." For information or to enroll, call 512.887.8882, email Celebration@lionheartkid.org or visit LionHeartKid.org
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Historic Downtown One of 5 Great Places The American Planning Association (APA) has named Historic Downtown Georgetown in Georgetown, Texas, as one of five Great Neighborhoods on APA’s annual Great Places in America list. APA’s Great Places in America program recognizes the streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces in the United States demonstrating exceptional character, quality, and planning—attributes that enrich communities, facilitate economic growth, and inspire others around the country. The Great Neighborhoods, Great Streets, and Great Public Spaces of 2018 are places that are unique and exemplary in their amenities and infrastructure, cultural identity, and use of sustainable and innovative practices. “The neighborhoods recognized this year demonstrate the importance of planning in creating vibrant, equitable, healthy neigh-
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AROUND TOWN • Georgetown's K-9 Pool Paw-ty Doggie pool parties are
not just for Hollywood any more. Georgetown has a regular member of the fashionable list of cities hosting canine residents for a community event celebrating a real dog day of summer. City pools closed for the season and the event was initially postponed due to stormy weather but on September 22 dog owners brought their best friends to the Georgetown Community Center for one last day of splash pool fun. Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett says "The Mayor gave us the thumbs up to move forward with it last year after seeing the success of
the parties on Facebook,” Garrett says. “We have several active dog parks in Georgetown so we know this is going to be a big party and a lot of fun. Many communities do this after the municipal (human) swim season is over to give dogs a chance for some social time with a splash. We chose the rec center pool because it has a sloped entrance that enables the dogs to walk in and out.” Garrett also assures that there is no need for concern about the animals’ use of the facility. All of the Georgetown swim facilities begin a scheduled deep clean and servicing after Labor Day in any case.
Dogs paid admission and owners were invited free to watch the water play from the sidelines. Despite a cool and cloudy start to the morning, more than 100 dogs brought their families to the pool. Fortunately, the pool water was still warm enough for the VIPs' humans to join in, even after the rains of the week prior. With support from animal control and several vendors who provide pet products and services, the event was a huge hit and by all accounts was “the happiest
place on Earth this side of Disneyworld.” Organizers hope the success will continue and even more dogs will bring their people again next year. See a highlight video on YouTube
at “fpgtxmedia”. Clockwise from Left: Stella and Sky, dad Shane Martinez, and Dayne and Prissie take a dip together; • Georgetown Fire Dog Koda was just a puppy at last year's party; • Herb Martin looks on while Sugar Bear takes a try on the slide.
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Thanks From One of the Best Joints in Georgetown
Left: Mom, Darlene Kriewald and Dr. Kelsi Kriewald • Above: Doctor Barry Smith and Dr. Ed Collazo • Below: Dr. Kelsi Kriewald treats a patient.
The Joint Chiropractic PROFESSIONAL SERVING WILLIAMSON COUNTY SINCE 1993 Community Owned and Operated
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celebrated their second anniversary in Georgetown and staff are eager to thank customers and the business community for all the support they have received at their happy, family-owned business. Owner Russ Kriewald is pleased to continue providing quality, affordable chiropractic care without insurance or even appointments. "We make a point to listen to our patients and adjust according to how they feel when they come in." Russ, opened the center in Summer 2016, and his daughter Dr. Kelsi Kriewald provides clinical care for wellness maintenance, spine alignment and acute pain management. They are also pleased to have grown to the point of adding two new doctors; Dr. Ed Collazo and Dr. Barry Smith.
Dr. Collazo was born in Wurzburg, Germany but was raised in central Texas. He went to the University of Arkansas Little Rock for his undergraduate degree and Cleveland Chiropractic College. He and his wife, Donna enjoy spending time with family, volunteering, playing tennis and doing most outdoor activities. Dr. Smith graduated from Parker Chiropractic in 2015 and enjoys being outdoors and leading a healthy lifestyle, especially with his dog, Nash. He has been with The Joint corporation for almost three years and loves the business model. He incorporates his vast knowledge and multiple techniques of Diversified, Thompson, Activator and Active Release Technique to educate and treat his patients to help them on their wellness journey. Mom, Darlene works up front to support the doctors. "I am thrilled to be here watching how great my daughter is with patients and helping build our family business together. Our office is open seven days a week, but we have support on the weekends so we still have good life balance at home." Kelsi says working with mom and dad is a great change. "I prefer it because the dynamic is much more comfortable and when we are happy, our patients are part of that interaction and they become more relaxed and comfortable." And, it seems to be working. Kelsi says, "We are serving patients nearly back-toback. (Pun sort-of intended.) Chiropractic care is growing because wellness is always easier and cheaper than illness." The Georgetown office is open for adjustments seven days a week and after hours to help with wellness maintenance, adjustments and acute pain management. Visit TheJoint.com/texas/georgetown or call 512-379-6439 for information or to make an appointment.
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