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Keeping the White House on the Ropes by Ann Marie Ludlow

Congressman John Carter had

not been at the Advocate offices five minutes before his cell phone rang. It was Jeh Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security calling to discuss the $39.7 billion DHS funding bill, and the lawsuit to halt the President’s amnesty program. The budget—which was created by the subcommittee Carter chairs—is being held up by Senate Democrats due to language that prohibits the President’s use of any of those funds to pay for his amnesty programs. Rep. Carter said, “[The Secretary] and I are in line even though he has to take the president’s lead. We still talk directly about making defense of our borders a primary target for funding, whether it’s TSA, Border Patrol, Customs, or Secret Service.” Since the Congressman so routinely visits Williamson County and is as much a neighbor as a dignitary, it is worth reminding citizens just how big a footprint he also routinely makes in Washington D.C. Congressman Carter is Chairman of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, which means he is a key decision maker regarding every dollar spent on Homeland

Congressman John “Judge” Carter (R-TX31) Security in the United States; i.e., which people and programs are most effective at protecting our borders. While that description can get lost in the noise of 24-hour news, for Central Texans, it means the 1200-mile border between Texas and Mexico. Press Secretary Sara Threadgill says, “It’s important to remember that while some think ‘term limits,’ seniority is

still valuable in Washington. A lot of the things getting done in this state about our borders are getting done because our member of Congress is the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, something that only comes with tenure and experience.” Right now, Rep. Carter is duking it out with Democrats and the President over that budget and Obama’s amnesty program.

“The House of Representatives has taken action, stepping up to the fight and taking the first swing (passing the bill). Now it is time for my colleagues in the Senate to continue that fight by passing the DHS Appropriations bill and sending it on to the President. The American people have spoken and do not want his executive amnesty. Will he choose to play politics with our homeland security to protect his executive amnesty?” asked Rep. Carter. Carter is calling on the Senate to pass the legislation with language to halt the President’s amnesty plan. Senate Democrats have voted to filibuster, which will bring all activity in DHS to a standstill. “We don’t want a shutdown,” Carter said, “but even a standstill means nothing changes; including programs that were being closed, which means money can not be diverted to more effective efforts. Call your senator to at least go to the floor and have a debate. The deadline is February 27th for the vote.” The American people have already voted. Last November, Americans sent a message that they were tired of President Obama’s continued “executive actions” and his clear disrespect of the Constitution. In a statement, Carter said, “Instead of listening to the American voters, the President opted to punch them

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CITY DESK

Survey on Downtown Parking

The City of Georgetown has hired consultant Carl Walker, Inc. to assess the available parking in downtown and provide options for future parking needs. Take a quick Downtown Parking Survey at georgetown.org to help to the City understand public use patterns and perceptions about downtown parking. Survey deadline is March 3. Your responses will help the City to determine the best future options for providing parking in the downtown area.

Hines, an international real estate development firm headquartered in Houston, is a partner in the hotel and conference center. A new multi-level public parking garage will be constructed with the project and available for users of the hotel and conference center, Rivery Park, and the public. The Rivery Park Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, a partnership including the City and Williamson County, will reinvest revenue generated by the project to fund the parking garage, improvements in Rivery Park, public roads, and utility infrastructure. The Summit at Rivery Park project on I-35 will serve as a northern gateway to the Austin metro area and an anchor for future retail, office, and residential development in Georgetown.

Regional Fair for Families of Students with Citizen Police Disabilities Life beyond high school, Academy Spring including job training, continuing education, and long- Session term living options are just a few of the topics which will be covered at the Destination… Life Regional Transition Fair taking place on Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Round Rock High School, 300 N. Lake Creek Drive in Round Rock, Texas. The fair is hosted by nine area school districts including Georgetown ISD and the East Williamson County Cooperative. For further information, contact GISD Transition Specialist Susan Upshaw at 512-943-5000, Ext. 6843 or upshaws@ georgetownisd.org.

Sheraton Construction Begun

Construction kicked off Feb 19 for the Sheraton hotel and conference center in Georgetown. Novak Brothers and Hines hosted a groundbreaking for the new Starwood-operated hotel. Starwood Hotels and Resorts will operate the Sheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel and Conference Center that is expected to open in the summer of 2016. The Summit at Rivery Park project includes multiple restaurants and shops also expected to open with the hotel. The development also includes 223 luxury rental units available next month and 114 singlefamily brownstone residences. Novak Brothers, the developer for the Summit at Rivery project, has already constructed 31 brownstone residences at the site.

The Citizen Police Academy is a 10-week course to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. Sessions include use-offorce, calling 911, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, hostage negotiations, Emergency Response Team and SWAT, victim’s assistance, interviewing and interrogation, shoot or don’t shoot, warrants, Municipal and Teen Court, Williamson County courts, and Volunteers in Police Service. Police Chief Wayne Nero typically teaches use-of-force, covering the types of weapons, lethal

and non-lethal, available to officers. The class also assesses when use of force is justified. The class is often an eye-opener for citizens regarding use of force. Another class with a big impact on past participants is called Shoot, Don’t Shoot. Participants play the role of a police officer via an interactive life-sized video. Armed with a laser weapon, participants must decide when or when not to shoot in different situations. The video also shows the end-point of each shot when participants fire a laser gun. The class provides an accurate depiction of situations officers must be prepared to face. Classes are Thursdays, March 26-May 28. Sessions are 6-8 p.m. in the training room at the new Public Safety Operations and Training Center at 3500 DB Wood Road. To apply, go to cpa. georgetown.org, or stop by the Public Safety Operations and Training Center. Deadline is March 13. A background check will be conducted on all applicants, who must be 18 or older.

GARW Scholarships

Georgetown Area Republican Women will award two to four Audrey McDonald Scholarships in May, 2015. The winning senior female applicants will receive $1000 each to be applied to college/university expenses. Applicants are chosen on scholastic standing, community service, recommendation letters, and a

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Warrant Round-up Starts Mar 7

The 2015 Statewide Warrant Round-up starts on March 7 when more than 300 law enforcement agencies in Texas will concentrate their efforts to find those with outstanding warrants. Law enforcement officers are going to residences and workplaces to serve arrest warrants. Those with outstanding warrants should act immediately to avoid going to jail. To make a payment on an outstanding class C misdemeanor offense in Georgetown, go to the Municipal Court location at 101 E. Seventh Street. Money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted. Personal checks are not accepted. To contact Municipal Court by phone, call (512) 930-3625. In addition to regular weekday hours, Municipal Court will have special Saturday hours from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on March 7 and on March 14. Those who wish to pay fines and avoid arrest can come to the court at those times or during regular business hours. Payments can be made at any time using a credit card through the City’s web site at court.georgetown.org/ paying-fines. The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the Georgetown Advocate, administration, staff or contributing writers. The views expressed in all letters to the editor and signed opinion articles are those of their authors. All letters to the editor must include a name, address and phone number for verification. Anonymous and unverified letters to the editor will not be printed. The Georgetown Advocate reserves the right to edit letters for length and journalistic style, and has a recommended length of 300 words.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT / JUSTICE

Award of Excellence for WilCo Investigator Honor for Hightower Highlights Team Impact County-wide County Attorney Dee

Hobbs’ Chief Investigator Melissa Hightower received the distinguished Chuck Dennis Investigator of the Year award for 2014 from the Texas District and County Attorney Association. The award is given annually—only when merited—and although she was surprised by the honor, she received a standing ovation. She was also surprised by the appearance of Hobbs, her co-workers and her husband in the audience when it came time to extol her commitment and celebrate her accomplishments. Hightower has been with the C.A. office since 1998 and was promoted to Chief in 2013. She is a multiaward winner, in-demand national trainer, certified peace officer, and published author. In short, the best of the best. Hightower says she always knew she wanted to go into law enforcement but originally wanted to be an FBI profiler. She started with an internship at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and realized her curious nature, communications abilities and people skills lent themselves to investigation. At the age of 21, she was

hired to manage security at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, later put herself through the police academy and has worked as an investigator for over 20 years. Hobbs says, “I don’t think she realized just how good she was going to be at it. Many changes have come in this county and in law enforcement and she adapted to become an expert as challenges come along. It’s never just about the job but getting it done at the level our citizens are used to.”

Wheels of Justice

The Investigative team in the C.A. office is a critical piece of the process between law enforcement making the arrest, and justice disposing the case. Once charges have been filed, Hightower and her team become the liaison to ensure every piece of information or evidence is found, logged, cataloged, and shared with prosecution and defense. It is the investigator’s job to live in the space between police and prosecutors; understand officer and legal jargon equally, and find all the pieces to get the case to “beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Proof of the excellence and passion of this team is that rules of evidence have never been under more scrutiny since the Michael Morton Law passed last January. The law says every piece of evidence must be logged in every case (capital murder to speeding tickets), and everything will be shared with the defense.

Where we used to have written reports, we will eventually store petabytes* of data from dash, body and traffic cams, phone audio, iPhone footage and more. All of that has to be logged and tracked. In an office that handles 10,000 adult misdemeanors, juvenile cases, hot checks, protective orders and more, this amounts to tens of thousands of notes, files, photos, videos, etc. Undaunted, and as she has done in the past, Hightower has become somewhat of an expert in digital imaging and video technology to manage evidence and compliance with equal endurance. “Video is not like PDFs everyone can read, so we have to use proprietary

tools to ensure it can be opened, manipulated and viewed in many formats.” How important is that? Last year, obsolete recording formats caused a mistrial in a Texas murder case. Hightower says, “Many people don’t know we’re here. They see a uniform on the scene and a lawyer in the courtroom but there is a great deal of work to be done between the two to round out the picture, make sure the case is made, technicalities won’t surface, and the State can present evidence seamlessly as well as respond to what the defense might say.” Having contributed to two training manuals and authored one, Hightower is also an expert in helping investigators transition cases from law enforcement to prosecution. “The back and forth between agencies to gather more data, follow up and clarify is why we’re here.” Hobbs added, “Just today we disposed of 80 cases and every day is different. We do everything we can to adapt and present cases that will move juries and we’ve come a long way since Powerpoint. But our people have that righteous dedica-

D.A. Duty Indicts in “Hot Tub” Cold Case

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Grand Jury indicted William “Bill” Raymond Foster for the murder of his wife, Donna Foster, in Round Rock in June, 1995. “I received a letter from one of Donna’s friends requesting I look into the suspicious death of her friend, Donna Foster, back in 1995,” District Attorney Jana Duty said. “I contacted the Round Rock Police Department and they had maintained their entire file and all of the evidence that was collected at the time,” she said. District Attorney Investigator Chuck Kelley says this case should have been prosecuted at the time, but there are a lot of little pieces and a lot of circumstantial evidence. “We are lucky that our District Attorney is willing to take on such a hard case. But when we looked at the facts, it looked like a murder.” On the evening of June 16, 1995, William and Donna Foster were sitting in their hot tub, in their back yard with their next door neighbor, Bill Smith and his step-daughter. They prepared and ate dinner that night and then the neighbors left for the evening. William and Donna got back into the hot tub around

10:30 pm. At 11:30 pm, Bill Smith was awakened by William Foster banging on his door yelling for help that his wife, Donna, was just found lying face down in the hot tub. While Bill Smith attempted CPR, William Foster then called 911. It was found that Donna

Foster had a blood alcohol level of 0.05, no drugs in her system and suspicious injuries, consistent with being held under water. Investigators also found her earrings on the bottom of the tub, an unlikely result of drowning. When the State did not pursue criminal charges against Mr. Foster, Donna’s family sued William in Civil Court for Wrongful Death. Dr. Linda Norton, a forensic pathologist, testified during the trial that Mrs. Foster’s right ear was split, she had scrapes on her

shoulders, knuckles and on the back of her arms, and contusions on her head. As for the defense, Duty said a second medical examiner testified, “‘Everyone in this room would be envious of the heart [Donna] had,’ so she didn’t faint or have a stroke.” The jury found Mr. Foster responsible for Donna’s death and awarded $725,000 in damages. Just prior to her death, Donna had told close friends and family that William was taking money out of her bank account, without her knowledge. She closed her account, changed her PINs and told people she was getting a divorce. She also had in excess of $350,000 in life insurance, with Mr. Foster as the beneficiary. According to Sgt. Kelley, he located Foster in Florida with the help of local Sheriff Susan Benton. Kelley was concerned that his inquiries might have alerted Foster that people were looking for him, but when he said he was there from Round Rock, Foster was visibly shocked. Foster didn’t admit to anything and Kelley alluded to evidence the DA might have had in an attempt to get a confession. Foster said nothing about it, and

instead challenged Kelley to “do what you gotta do, but I’m leaving.” The officers let him leave the room but as he was getting in his car, Kelley told him, “There

Top: County Attorney Dee Hobbs and Chief Investigator Melissa Hightower. Bottom: Back row: Investigators Nathan Rowland, John McKinney, Rudy Gonzalez, Blake Plueckhahn. Front: Evidence division: Corey Smith, Rhetta Sanders, Chief Investigator Melissa Hightower, Jeannette Liu, Michael Etheridge tion and criminals should know we are not too busy to look under every rock. We will always shoulder the burden to validate and close the cases our law enforcement brings us.”

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is one more thing; you’re under arrest.” Mr. Foster is married to his fourth wife, who on at least one occasion summoned police due to domestic violence. He was also sued by his second wife for

money he allegedly stole from her as well. “It is time for William Foster to face more serious consequences for his actions, than just paying out a large sum of money,” Duty ended.

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Marker at Cemetery Records Black History Across the highway from

the largest shopping center in Georgetown and tucked behind two new restaurants is a cemetery that is older than the Williamson County Courthouse. Established in 1906, the Citizen’s Memorial Garden Cemetery on Memorial Drive is the final resting place for generations of African American residents of Georgetown. Early burials at the cemetery were likely those of former slaves. In addition to African American residents, a section on the western edge of the cemetery contains plots for residents who were Hispanic. The seven-acre cemetery seems to be mostly empty with 306 headstones or

markers scattered throughout a fenced field. However, a 2013 study revealed the locations of at least 511 unmarked graves at the cemetery. Surveyors with Horizon Environmental Services from Austin identified the unmarked graves as depressions in the ground surface or as small earthen mounds. Many more unmarked graves are likely at the cemetery, according to the study. Graves that are unmarked may once have had metal plaques provided by funeral homes which have since deteriorated or were removed. Other unmarked graves could have once been indicated with stones

or concrete markers that were not inscribed, or on which lettering has weathered away. The survey of the Citizen’s Memorial Garden Cemetery and an interpretive sign were funded by a $7,000 grant from the Texas Historical Commission and a $7,000 match from the City of Georgetown. The interpretive sign provides historical information about the cemetery and also shows the numbered plots of all marked graves with a listing of names of those identified graves. In addition, white squares on map of the cemetery show the locations of unmarked graves.

(L-R) Dir. of Parks & Rec Kimberly Garrett, Asst City Mgr Laurie Brewer, Dorris Ross, Mary Faulkner, Paulette Taylor, Historic City Planner Matt Synatschk, Beatrice Miller, Gertrude Saterfield, and Birdie Shanklin. Ross, Faulkner, Taylor, Miller, Saterfield, and Shanklin each have relatives buried at the cemetery.

Chaos and Order Meet in JP Rustic Artworks at San Gabriel Court

by Greta Bauer

aul Burkle’s studio in San Gabriel Court has been open about two months, but his art has been inspiring and delighting gallery goers and art lovers for nearly five decades. A native of “all over Central Texas,” Burkle moved to Georgetown in 1974. He doesn’t think of himself as an artist; “I just always liked making things and taking things apart to see how they work.” Burkle says he doesn’t want to do exactly what other people will do and he typically paints in an impressionist style; very loose and sketchy, and even makes some of the frames

himself. He is clearly doing something right, having sold over 3000 paintings over the years at galleries or through referrals. He loves the impressionist style because the art looks different every time you look at it. He got his start as a professional when his first agent, a physics professor, showed his paintings at a parade of homes in Austin. As his work was appreciated, builders bought more pieces, which gave him the visibility and customer reach. Burkle says the Georgetown market is pretty good, but he does most of his business through galleries. “When times get tough, art is one of the first things

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Artist Paul Burkle shows one of his earlier paintings. It is one of a rare few in his impressionist collection that represents a real place and time; the chapel where his father was a pastor when Paul was a child. He recalled playing there at a young age when he didn’t enjoy being in the country so much, and places like Georgetown were “the big city.” Right: a recent floor lamp that doubles as a cane stand. He creates “branches” and baskets by heating and manipulating PVC pipes. people quit buying, but gallery and collector types always have an interest.” He began creating rustic furniture about five years ago and found it to be a relaxing change from painting. “When I paint,” he laughs, “it is sometimes difficult to maintain the creative momentum when

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glamorous items like PVC pipe and construction adhesive, he has created a niche collection of guitar stands and floor lamps that look akin to fantasy concept art; a cross between metallic and earthy, with a little steampunk here and there. His pieces feature other little treasures he finds anywhere from the hardware store to dumpsters; doorknobs, gauges, tree stumps, and miniatures. He has a lot of feelings about art, literally and allegorically; primarily that “It’s all about the light” which he relates to color and his feelings about his faith in Christ. “Color absorbs all light except one, and if you put it in the closet, it shows nothing but emptiness. Kind of like the Christ.” He has a solid notion that no painting is worthy of money unless someone wants it. Artists can’t take criticism personally because the value is in the enjoyment of looking at it. Burkle says, “It’s all about what the person looking at it feels, whether it’s a

memory or a feeling or just a love of color. That has as much to do about it as the person who made it and without the other person, why make them?” In addition to his artwork, Burkle is a bit of a historian. He and his wife have been living at San Gabriel Court since 1981, back when it was a motor court. He provides handyman and maintenance services, and built a lot of the furniture for the rooms during its motel days. He keeps photos and has great stories about Georgetown before the growth really began. He still does odd jobs for the apartment owners and plans never to retire. “I don’t know why anyone would want to, unless you have a lot of money to see the world.” Burkle works in his shop most days and will take appointments to show off his work (512-775-0582). JP Rustic is at the San Gabriel shops on S. Austin in Georgetown.

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Friendly Will Baptist Church Old Faith in a New Church by Ann Marie Ludlow

The cold rain and gray clouds

notwithstanding, the inside of Friendly Will Baptist Church was aglow, and welcomed with praise and thanks the culmination of a five-year mission to have a new house of worship.

On February 22, Senior Pastor Rudy Williams, broke in his new lecturn with the first sermon in the newly finished building that will help his congregation continue to grow and attract new followers and members for decades to come. More than a century-old, the congregation made headlines last year when they found themselves having to fight city hall for the right to demolish their old building to make way for the new. The membership had not only outgrown the old church, built in 1945, but were are also subject

to several threats to health and public safety. The building had no plumbing, classrooms or fellowship hall. It did not seat its 300-plus members; repairs to the roof did not keep out the rain, and there were visible cracks in the stone façade at the front of the building. The Georgetown Historical and Architecture Review Committee held up the process for several months while they reviewed the church application and debated the merits of preservation vs. growth and safety. Last spring, City Council overruled HARC’s decision and the old church came down. Fortunately, stones from the old church were repurposed around the new building, so history, to some extent, is intact. But as Pastor Rudy says, “It’s not about the building, it’s about the people.” Mayor Dale Ross spoke at the ribbon cutting service, “It wasn’t an easy journey to get this built, but anything worth having is worth working really hard for.” Ross was seated next to Bertha Williams and pointed out her participation as living history as she has been an active member of the church since 1937. Williams said, “I feel very very good; like shouting. I am so thankful to be here and see this building. It is the first new church we have ever had.” Also present was County Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey, and Pastor Rudy’s

Clockwise: Front and facade of the new church. White stone at the foundation is from the old church. • Wide, spacious chapel, architecture/design was donated by Jimmy Jacobs Construction • Pastor Rudy Williams and wife Sharon, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Bertha Williams, Mayor Dale Ross • Mayor Ross congratulates the congregation on their opening celebration. • WWJS Executive Director Scott Matthew celebrates his friend and colleague during his remarks to the membership. • Commissioner Covey comforts an emotional Pastor’s wife, Sharon Williams.

best friend (and boss) Juvenile Services Executive Director, Scott Matthew and his family. Matthew spoke a few words as well and began, “This is a spiritfilled place. The music was going and I teared up and had a tough time with it. I know how difficult it was for years in the old building and then you had to leave it; you

didn’t even have a building. And you kept the faith to believe this was going to work out. Reminds me of Jeremiah 29:11, ‘For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.’ I love the folks here and I just want good things for you.” Pastor Williams, in his sermon, spoke about results, and getting the mindset of people to change. “We don’t want any ‘grasshopper’

thinking! We look around here and everything is big. We aren’t waiting for others to come around and build. We will build it and they will come. It’s the giant killers who get results. The trials and tribulatons we went through to get to this point, I don’t even want to bring up because it’s not worth it. We made it!” And all the people said, “Amen!”

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Clockwise: Reagan print at silent auction. • Nita Davidson receives the John Carter Distinguished Service Award. • Keynote speaker Kevin Jackson • Georgetown City Council member Tommy Gonzalez, a history buff and collector, shows off his auction win. • At the judges’ table, Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield, Attorney Kristen Jernigan, Judge Rick Kennon, Judge Stacey Mathews. • 3rd Court of Appeals Justice Bob Pemberton and District Attorney Office Administrator Vicki Vickers • Judge Donna King tries out her newly won Texas seal rocking chair. (More photos, opposite page)

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Republican Party sponsored a capacity crowd at the Sun City Ballroom February 17 to raise money for party operations and activities. Keynote speaker and Texas native Kevin Jackson delighted the audience with commentary and a comedic roast of the Democratic party. Jackson is a talkradio host and author who, at the age of 7, saw Ronald Reagan make a speech and decided that was who he wanted to be like. He is a nationally recognized rising star among young conservative thinkers, writers, and political commentators. A Fellow at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Kevin is a highly sought after speaker who offers a rare blend of intellect, and humor. Long-time party organizer and activist Nita Davidson received the John Carter Distinguished Service Award, presented by The Judge himself, and Party Chair Bill Fairbrother remarked, “When we looked at our short list, we were stunned that [Nita] hadn’t received the award

auction item he might bring already.” She has been a home. long-time participant in With him was the entire community outreach, probench of the Texas 3rd life events, school choice Court of Appeals in honor and home schooling; she supports election operations of its newest member and and she was responsible for gubernatorial appointee, Justice Cindy Bourland of the organization and sucWilliamson County. cess of the banquet itself. Justice Bob Pemberton Congressman Carter shared the judges’ enthusiremarked, “The award is asm for the event, “We are well-deserved and I’ve always been honored that this pleased to be able to attend award was named for me— as a group and support Justice Bourland, as well as and not posthumously.” Carter also stressed to ev- show the people of Williamson County how proud eryone in the room that the next presidential election is we are to serve them.” sooner than we think and to “Give us a President who loves America and believes in American exceptionalism.” Chief Justice 3rd Court of Appeals, Jeff Rose was the emcee for the evening. He mentioned from the stage that he was looking Democrat mascot in the hot forward to his wife’s reacseat/pot at the silent auction. tion to whatever elephant

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Jarrell city officials, County officials, TxDOT representatives and Texas Congressman John R. Carter (R-TX31) enjoyed the warmer weather on February 18 as they gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the new construction project that will connect CR 313 and Bud Stockton Loop in Jarrell. A new six-lane bridge will replace the existing narrow, twolane structure. The current bridge was identified as a top infrastructure improvement priority in Jarrell’s strategic plan. Jarrell Mayor Larry Bush noted that the new structure will connect Sonterra on the east side and Jarrell on the west side

of the interstate, bringing a greater sense of unity to the community. “This bridge will service our current economic and residential growth to make the two sides of our city whole,” said the Mayor. “It will provide the infrastructure to keep our business growth on an upward path and a safe route for our children to get to school. I’m pleased to say there is always something good happening in Jarrell.” Former Jarrell Mayor Dewey Hulme, who played a pivotal role in advocating for the new structure and securing its funding, says that he is “in awe” that this project has finally come to fruition. Hulme also applauds those who worked

behind the scenes to ensure that the project became a reality. The $6.7 million project will improve safety and mobility in the area by constructing a new 90-foot bridge across IH-35 with two through-lanes in each direction, one dedicated turn lane in each direction, and six-foot sidewalks on both sides. The new bridge will be built directly south of the existing structure, and officials indicated that the current bridge will remain open and operational until the new one is complete in spring 2016. This is the first of three upcoming bridge improvement project scheduled to take place in Jarrell.

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JHS Junior Breanna Wright continues to lead the scoring for the Lady Cougars. This shot marked her 700th point for this season during the final district game on Tuesday, February 10th. Since this shot Wright has added 54 points to her stat sheet, bringing her High School Career total to almost 1800 points. by Deborah Marquis

This season, both Jarrell

High School basketball teams earned the District Champion title, and coaches Marlena Brown and Drew Sumner are advancing to post season play. The Lady Cougars and Cougars kept fans thrilled throughout the season this year as they progressed each week. For this group of high school students, the rewards come from not just sports titles, but also from their commitment in the classroom.

During regular season, the schedules are somewhat manageable as they are set months in advance. With post season play, scheduling becomes more hectic with each win. The next game location is based on the upcoming opponent. Once that opponent is determined, a location “in the middle” is sought. Coaches try to find a school that is equidistant that will hold the larger groups of fans for playoffs. Of course, that is the short version of a very long and sometimes

complicated process. For Jarrell, in recent years, the task has become a little more complicated than that. With boys and girls advancing, administrators try also to allow each team the most support by not scheduling on the same night. However, there are times the same night isn’t a problem; e.g., when both teams can be scheduled for the same location. This happens to be case for the teams this week. With a bit of luck on a coin flip, the teams will play a “double header” in Lockhart on Tuesday, February 24th. This is a relief for fans who follow both faithfully. Fans are encouraged to make the quick one hour trip (on the toll road) down to Lockhart to support this group of hardworking men and women. The Number 8 Lady Cougars will face the Number 9 team from San Antonio Cole. This Regional Quarterfinals game marks the third post season game for these ladies, after defeating Brooks and Industrial handily last week earning the Bi-District and Area Championships. Sumner’s Cougars are taking the court for their first playoff game, as they face the Natalia Mustangs for the Bi-District title. Load up and head to Lockhart High School Tuesday, February 24. Tip off for the Lady Cougars is 6:30, with the boys’ game immediately following. The good news for fans who can’t make the sometimes long trips, School Boy Sports has picked up Jarrell for post season streaming broadcasts. Log in to SchoolBoySports.com approximately 15 minutes before game time to listen live over the internet. The Advocate will post results on our Facebook page (Jarrell Star Ledger) and on WilcoOnline.com.

JHS Band to Entertain at Spurs Game The Jarrell High School Band has

a unique opportunity to raise some money, and have a lot of fun doing it. The band will be performing at the Austin Spurs game on Sunday March 1, 2015. They will be playing in the stands for 30-45 minutes beginning at 4 pm as fans make their way in to the building for the 5 pm tip off at the Cedar Park Center, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the band program. Please follow the link on WilcoOnline.com to purchase tickets benefiting Jarrell ISD. The Advocate will be at the game and will share photos and videos throughout the evening. The Austin Spurs are an American basketball team of the NBA Development League based in Austin, Texas. The team

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FAMILY LIFE

11 Year Old’s Birthday Was For the Dogs by Deborah Marquis

There is a remarkable

young lady in the Jarrell community who has taken it upon herself to do everything she can to help the local no-kill animal shelter, Midnight’s Journey. For the second year in a row, Miss Rylee Kilpatrick has forgone traditional birthday presents and asked well-wishers to bring dog food and donations. Rylee has found her passion and the animals of the community benefit from it. Valeree Bertram, founder of Midnight’s Journey commented, “Rylee had her friends bring donations for the shelter instead of gifts last year. It was very

thoughtful and a great gesture for a young girl. I figured her life would go on with regular parties later on.” Rylee’s life did go on, and so did Rylee’s kind of parties. This year, for her 11th birthday, Rylee collected $200 in donations, plus dog supplies for Midnight’s Journey, at her party. How does an 11 year old develop this passion to help? For Rylee, she said that she always wanted to help the ASPCA because of their television show “Animal Cops.” Rylee said her mom told her about Midnight’s Journey in Jarrell, and she wanted to do all she could to help them.

“I love the feeling of knowing that I am not only helping the people with dogs, but I am actually helping the dogs too. I think helping [animals] through life is important just like helping people through life,” shared Rylee. Rylee and her mom volunteer to walk some of the dogs on Wednesdays and Fridays, and also volunteer when they can to help with adoption days at the Georgetown PetsMart for Midnight’s Journey. Rylee wasn’t going to let the opportunity to mention three important dogs that are looking for their “forever homes.” Apparently, Harper, Oscar and Holly hold a special place

in Rylee’s heart. Rylee’s parting words were, “I started this on February 16, 2014, and I am planning to keep going until I stop having parties.” Anyone can help. Midnight’s Journey takes online donations, through PayPal, at midnightsjourney.org/donations.html. You can also send donations to Midnight’s Journey, PO Box 394, Jarrell, TX 76537, or in person by contacting Valeree Bertram at 512-876-7081. Midnight’s Journey is a 501(c)3 organization, and can provide the necessary documentation for your charitable donation.

Rylee (with Rufus) and her birthday donations for Midnight’s Journey. Since this photo, Rufus has been placed in his “forever home”.

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Walburg announced plans to expand its education programs in a new ThreeYear-Old classroom. The program will add another level of care and instruction to its 130-year history of success. I sat down with the principal, early childhood teachers and staff to discuss the school, capital plans and curriculum goals. The new 3-year-old program will begin in the 2015-16 school year and parents will have the option of three- or five-day attendance. Enrollment is already available on the church website and they have space for 12 children. Students must be 3 years old by September 1 and must be potty trained. Children’s instruction will

include “One in Christ” national Lutheran curriculum, field trips, hot lunch, and before and after school care. Instruction will consist of learning centers, circle and “Jesus” time and individual instruction. The school has a rich history serving students of all faiths, and a superior reputation in local high schools for student preparation. It was founded concurrent with the church, is known to some as “teacher heaven” and by Principal Thomas Wrege as “the jewel of the congregation.” Wrege came to the school this year and was impressed with the Pre-K program. He and his staff have been entertaining the idea of a 3-year-old classroom, and had a collective realization that they could help families, create a bridge to the Pre-kindergarten program

and forge an additional foundation between the church and its children. “We are so excited to offer this program,” Wrege says, “because it is a new beginning and a stepping stone to someday perhaps a 2-year old program. We are thrilled to take the leap.” Teacher aide Sherlyn Scott said, “We have 175 students in K-8th and this will enable families to bring all their children to the same place every day. It’s practical; families love to see their kids worshipping, feeling loved and included, and is a great correlation of faith and church.” Teacher Pixie Linebrink, whose grandchildren are 5th generation students, says “We’re thinking ahead to accommodate growth we know is coming.” “Our first goal,” Wrege says, “is sharing the Gospel. We want to instill a love of traditional learning, and help children build con-

A child favorite among Bible stories, the Noah scene is a major feature of the decor in the future Three-Year-Old classroom. Teachers and students will have stations and play areas for three- or five-day programs. nections so when they go out into the world they can share and connect.” Based on enrollment of their two 4-year-old programs, Zion is certain to reach capacity quickly. On a greater scale, the church is undertaking a new master site plan that will include a childhood center, more classroom space and a

multi-purpose room. Zion’s growth, while organic with regional growth, is also a product of word-of-mouth referrals. Instructor Kathy Pitts says, “Once you come here you don’t want to leave” and is delighted to report Zion has been called “the best kept secret in the County.” Wrege says, “We don’t

really have to market ourselves. Our students give the tours and are good at ‘selling’ the school.” Zion will begin the capital improvement campaign in April. For more details, or to register your toddler visit them on Facebook (ZionWalburg), call 512863-5345, and check future issues of the Advocate.

Jarrell Chamber’s 1st Anniversary The Jarrell Chamber of Com-

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FEBRUARY 24, 2015  THE ADVOCATE

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Jarrell Citizen of the Year Award February 22, 2015

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n honor of Congressman Carter’s work to pass an important bill that will help keep thugs and criminals out of the United States (we have to argue about preventing this, really?), here is some background on filibusters. The first known use of the filibuster—an attempt to prevent the passage of a law by time-wasting—was in ancient Rome, where Cato the Younger sometimes stalled votes in the Senate by blathering on all day. At first, the filibuster helped him to thwart the ambitions of Julius Caesar. American senators have resorted to filibusters now and again for 170 years. Indeed, the practice has been formalized: Senate rule number 22 states that a filibuster can be overridden only by a vote of 60 of the 100 senators. But the maneuver, once rare, has become commonplace. Senate Democrats complain that there have been more filibusters since they took control of the chamber four years ago than in the 60 years from 1920 to 1980. Republicans argue that the filibuster, although not mentioned in the constituSpeaker

Pastor John Warden’s life and legacy were remembered and honored by his family and friends, his congregation and his community on February 22 when he was recognized as Fidelis Publishing Group, LLC’s Jarrell Citizen of the Year for 2014. • Top: The Warden family accepts the Citizen of the Year plaque in his honor on behalf of New Hope Baptist Church, the church he founded six years ago. • Bottom: Members of the New Hope congregation and Jarrell community members have constructed a prayer garden outside the church in memory of their pastor, mentor and friend.

CARTER, FROM P.1 Senators are with us, but

in the nose by promising to circumvent Congress, ignore the Constitution and use his ‘pen’ to take executive action on amnesty.” The Congressman is urging citizens to call their Senators. “One of the great things about our community is that people in Williamson County come from all over the country. Our Texas

we need to reach out to home towns and relatives, social media, to get on the phone on this issue, namely to seven democrats who campaigned that they were opposed to presidential amnesty.” Last week U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen issued an injunction to temporarily halt the President’s overreaching executive order on amnesty. Carter released this statement: “If the President vetoes [the budget], then he is clearly ignoring the will of the American people, the will of Congress and the will of the courts.” If the bill is not passed by February 27th, DHS will “freeze.” Members of the Border Patrol in Texas will no longer receive a

paycheck, but by law, they have to continue working. “How long can they continue to go out in the bush,” Carter asks, “and chase bad guys and not get paid? People need to realize what we’re dealing with.” Being a seasoned veteran in Congress, Rep. Carter has a history of calling out the Executive Branch. MILITARY: He is a guardian of guardians; having challenged park rangers and passed an immediate funding bill during the 2013 government shutdown to get Honor Flight Veterans past the tape to their memorial, while working tirelessly for over a year to ensure victims of the Fort Hood shooting received Purple Hearts. Not just the medals, but more importantly, the benefits that accompany the

tion, is in keeping with the Founding Fathers’ intention that the Senate should be a more thoughtful, conservative body than the House of Representatives. During the 1930s, Senator Huey Long used the filibuster to promote his populist policies. The Louisiana senator recited Shakespeare and read out recipes for “pot-likkers” during his filibusters, one of which occupied 15 hours of “debate”. One of the most notable filibusters of the 1960s occurred when southern Democratic senators attempted, unsuccessfully, to block the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by making a filibuster that lasted for 75 hours, which included a 14 hour and 13 minute address by Senator Robert Byrd. The filibuster ended when the Senate invoked cloture for only the second time since 1927. Cloture is a motion or process in parliamentary procedure aimed at bringing debate to a quick end. It is also called closure or, informally, a guillotine. The cloture procedure originated in the French National Assembly, from which the name is taken. Clôture is French for “ending” or “conclusion”. On May 23, 2005, a

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group of fourteen senators was dubbed the Gang of 14, consisting of seven Democrats and seven Republicans. The seven Democrats promised not to filibuster Bush’s nominees except under “extraordinary circumstances,” while the seven Republicans promised to oppose the nuclear option unless they thought a nominee was being filibustered that was not under “extraordinary circumstances.” The nuclear or constitutional option is a parliamentary procedure that allows the U.S. Senate to override a rule or precedent by majority vote. The name is an analogy to nuclear weapons being the most extreme option in warfare. On December 6, 2012, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader, became the first senator to filibuster his own proposal. Without giving a lengthy speech, he invoked the rules of filibuster on his bill to raise the passage threshold to 60 votes. In current events, the Republicans do have a majority in the Senate today but are looking for seven more votes for passage of the DHS appropriations bill and it only takes one of them to filibuster and hold things up. Still, I guess they should be glad we don’t handle things like Caesar’s Senate handled him. I’m just sayin’.

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