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Sanctuary Counties: Not in Williamson
by Ann Marie Ludlow
Candidate for County Judge Bill Gravell
announced this week that while he does plan to ensure Williamson County does not become a sanctuary county, he is unequivocally opposed to separating children from their families. "Caging children is an absolute wrong," Judge Gravell says, "But we do and will continue to follow the law here in Williamson County. We do not decide which laws to enforce based on party or politics, but we are compassionate when it comes to those individuals who are not subject to criminal proceedings. Children
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don't have a party or politics, only needs." While the designation 'Sanctuary County' does not have a precise legal definition, it generally refers to municipal jurisdictions that limit cooperation with the national government's effort to enforce immigration law. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, these cities, counties, and states have laws, ordinances, regulations, resolutions, policies, or other practices that obstruct immigration enforcement and shield criminals from ICE — either by refusing to or prohibiting agencies from complying with ICE detainers, imposing unreasonable
conditions on detainer acceptance, denying ICE access to interview incarcerated aliens, or otherwise impeding communication or information exchanges between their personnel and federal immigration officers. Gravell explains, "While, in theory, leaders in sanctuary municipalities want to improve the relationship with immigrants so they will report crime, get educated or contribute to the community, Williamson County leadership have, so far, continued to honor and enforce the laws of our state and the nation to ensure individuals who pose a threat, regardless of their citizen status, are not on the street." Sheriff Robert Chody agrees; "A county can not take its own initiative to determine which laws they will follow. If an undocumented immigrant breaks the law, Texas Senate Bill 4 requires jails to notify ICE and hand them over." In February 2017, Governor Greg Abbott cut $1.5 million in criminal justice funding for Travis County after Sheriff Sally Hernandez announced her department would reduce its cooperation with federal immigration authorities. In November 2017, the Department of Justice also removed access to federal law enforcement grants for non-compliance. "We are not in a position," Gravell said, "and I will not make the decision to put my neighbors at risk by denying our law enforcement any criminal justice funding to help maintain order and safety for our citizens.” Sheriff Chody explained normal ICE procedure dictates when a person is arrested and determined to be a foreign national (based on country of birth), if that person has no identification, local law enforcement will contact ICE for detention instruction. “It is not our duty to be discretionary,” Chody says. “If ICE requests that we hold
a person of interest, it is my duty as Sheriff to detain that person for 48 hours regardless of the crime. The law is designed to protect citizenry when local law enforcement may not have extensive access to data, alien status, or convictions." "As a candidate," Gravell says, "I will do my best to protect every person in this County, and facilitate the brave officers who do the same. As a father and grandfather, it is my solemn calling to ensure our children and families are treated kindly, humanely and with the God-fearing grace that Texas is known for."
Left: Sheriff Robert Chody with Judge Bill Gravell at Celebration Church for the Blue Mass in 2016. Above: Judge Gravell speaks with a 2028 voter at Sun City in 2018.
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On August 17, the Rotary Club of Georgetown was the recipient of a check (photo below) for $50,000 from the Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick dealership. They are a proud sponsor of many school programs, community events and non-profit organizations around Central Texas. This donation continues their support of the many charitable activities undertaken by the Rotary Club. Funds raised by the Georgetown Rotary Clubs are used to support local youth, education, veteran and first responder programs along with supporting international service activities. In addition, donations from sponsors like the Hewlett Family support special events like Field of Honor, Patriots Ball and the annual Golf Invitational. Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick is one of the pre-eminent auto dealerships in the area. As a family, the Hewlett’s have developed a strong sense of loyalty to their brands, customers, employees and community. Mr. Hewlett has been a member of the Georgetown Rotary Club for decades. A Don Hewlett quote epitomizes their philosophy; "Treat others like they are your family and give back to the community which has been so good to you!” For more information about the Field of Honor, visit GeorgetownTXFieldOfHonor.org and for more information about Rotary, visit GeorgetownRotary.org.
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"Class" Isn't Just a Room on Campus Southwestern Football about winning on and off the Field Senior Captains Markell Henderson #21 and A.J. Daniels #12 At right: Coach Joe Austin
The Southwestern Univer-
sity Pirates have already won (quite handily) their first two games of the season and The Advocate is proud of the team and the school. But we don't really have a sports page, we looked into the type of character we are fortunate to have in this community; the kind that means winning on and off the field. The university has always emphasized and been proud to nurture the concept of student-athletes. Since none of the students receive athletic scholarships, many players chose to play at Southwestern for the education as much as the coach, who is known for his "great football mind". And it shows. On the locker room wall is a board with the names of all of the players with a 3.0 or better GPA. The percentage of players on that board is higher than that of the male population
in the entire school. Senior Captain Markell Henderson is one of those names. With a double major in Economics and Business, he hopes to forge a path in finance and someday run a hedge fund. The San Antonio native came to Southwestern, "The school didn't have any seniors and I knew I could be part of an up-and-coming program; a place I could make a difference. This school is the best of both worlds." Captain A.J. Daniels is majoring in Psychology and can't wait to graduate so he too can be a coach; "I love learning how people function. I want to channel my academics and football skills to work with young people." They were both eager for the season to start, mostly just to get back on the field and play the game. Henderson says, "What is really special about Southwest-
ern is that the program attracts people who are well-rounded and have many interests. Football is important, but we all have families to love and future families take care of. We are working not just to be good football players but good men." Coach Austin, as well, is focused on the big picture. "It would be easy to mark one or two 'big games'
on the schedule but every game is the big game and we practice every day with that challenge in mind." Young men like Markell and A.J., mentored by involved family and God-centered coaches, represent a brand of athlete who have worked to achieve life balance. The kind parents can be comfortable telling their children they should emulate. "Football is a lot like life," A.J. says. "There are other people on the field who matter." Markell agrees, "We learn to assess, get hit in the face, and get back out there. I take the lessons I've learned here for
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iTumble Accepting Donations for Foster Care ferred to Garden of Hope. They hope to receive school supplies, but backpacks, canned goods and gift cards for clothing are welcome.
The Gift of Fostering
By the time you read this,
Garden of Hope of Central Texas (photo right) may already have opened its doors to provide a safe and cozy new home for as many as 20 foster children. This 100-year old church in Salado has undergone a major renovation and received great community support to help keep foster kids from being moved out of Bell county due to placement shortages. The facility boasts a nursery, a rainbow room, walk-in pantry and spacious kitchen and dining room, 2.8 acres to relax and play; camping grounds, cottage, fort, tables and fire pits. "Everything we're going
to do for these kids is geared toward minimizing stress that comes from being removed from your family," Executive Director Wilfredo Ocasio said. Before they can officially open the doors, the non-profit still needs to raise $70,000 for operational costs. Closer to home, iTumble Gym in Jarrell has arranged to be a drop-off for supplies to help outfit these children for school and wellness. Owner Emily Clear happened to see a post on the MyJarrell Facebook page that mentioned the home's needs, so she and husband Jake have opened the doors of their business for local donations that will be trans-
The Clears were inspired to support the center by the experience that brought them their daughter, Gracee. "Foster care is near and dear to my heart," Emily says. "A few years ago, we were approved as foster parents and eager to provide a good home to a child over the summer, but when Gracee arrived, we both knew she was ours. Our daughter Kaylyn, now Gracee's younger sister, immediately bonded with her and enjoyed giving her things she could call her own." In January 2016, the court approved the adoption of this lovely young lady and she is thriving with her forever family. Emily explains, "We know people want to help but we were concerned that they may not want to make the trip to Salado. We are right here in town and will take supplies, as they accumulate, to the home." iTumble is located at 180 Town Center Blvd Suite 900 (in the Sun Fresh shopping center) and will have
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Marie Grigsby, Assistant Principal of Jarrell High School has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as a Region #13 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the 20-region Education Service Centers in the state. School administrators are
nominated and chosen by their peers within their regions. Nominations are based upon exemplary performance and outstanding leadership. As a Region #13 winner, Ms. Grigsby is eligible to compete for the state title of Texas Assistant Principal of the Year. Ms. Grigsby, a third-year principal, has been a member of the leadership team at Jarrell High School since 2016 and was a teacher and coach in the district since 2006. She graduated Salado
High School, in 1995, attended Lamar University and was awarded a Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership and Principal Certification. Ms. Grigsby sees herself as being a risk taker, a visionary and leader of learners. She was nominated for the award by Jarrell High School Principal, Lindsie Almquist. Each of the region winners will be recognized during the Josten's Night of the Stars Awards Dinner in June 2019 at the Hilton Austin hotel. Each will receive an award and be recognized in a commemorative book entitled Texas Principals, Texas Heroes.
doors open for donations Thursdays 10am-noon, other weekdays 3:30-8:30pm. Anyone wishing to drop off donations outside of the gym's business hours can bring donations to Awesome Blossoms florist, located in the same shopping center. iTumble recommends school supplies and other sundries through October, after which they will have an announcement about holiday donations and needs. Garden of Hope will be in operation 24-hours and will house 12 boys and 8 girls in five bedrooms with a game room and kitchen. "Sometimes the children are sleeping on CPS caseworkers' floors. If they can find a loving place and a home that they'll be able to call their own, that's why we are really trying to get this done and do this for them," President Serina J. Jones adds.
The Clears admit that while the Salado center is not in their backyard, foster kids can come from anywhere. "Our daughter came to us from the Waco area; after the agency looked for a good home from Temple to Fort Worth."
Call to Action
Contact Jake or Emily Clear at iTumble Gym (512) 748-8397 for donation information. They are also taking registrations for their fall tumbling classes for anyone interested in instruction from a compassionate family of coaches. Garden of Hope Director Ocasio says the center's
licensing is still in the works and they are awaiting the final word from Child Protective Services to open their doors. "We encourage folks to visit our Facebook page for instant updates on operations and what the kids will need." They also have resources for families interested in fostering or adoption. In the meantime, he says, they would really like some beanbag chairs for the kids to relax for study or entertainment time. "Every kid likes to land in one when it's time for TV or homework."
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ELECTION 2018: OP-ED
Senator Ted Cruz Talks Accomplishments
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz made a
retail stop in Georgetown to visit with local residents and generate support for the Republican ticket in the general election November 6. More than 400 friendly attendees filled a restaurant on Austin Avenue to hear the Senator's recap on Congressional accomplishments of the last term and under
President Trump. Excerpts from his speech: • The Senate this year has doubled the child tax credit, from $1000 to $2000 per child per year. For hard-working Texas families, that is real money in your pockets to help makes ends meet and help provide for your family. • Congress voted to double the standard deduction. This means 90 percent of Americans,
starting next year, will be able to fill out their tax returns on a postcard. Personally, I think that should be 100 percent. We should adopt a simple flat tax and abolish the IRS, but 90 percent is a good start. • Unemployment, nationally, is at its lowest in decades. African-American and Hispanic unemployment is the lowest ever reported. Youth unemployment is lower than it has been in 52 years. • Republicans came together to repeal the individual mandate for Obamacare. Obamacare was sold to us on a whole pile of lies. No one thought it possible but 52 Senators came together; now we need to finish the job and repeal the rest. If you want prices to go down, you want more options and competition. I have led the fight to repeal Obamacare and we need to replace it with competition so you can choose your plan, you are in charge, and you can buy across state lines. • Texans understand; if you cut taxes, pull back regulations and unchain small businesses, the
Texas economy booms. • President Trump and the Senate have approved and confirmed more principled Constitutional judges up and down the Federal benches. • Republicans need to get out the vote. Because the Left is working with fury against the President, there is a lot of money flowing into Texas from around the country. There are more conservatives than liberals in this state, but that means, collectively, we have one job in the next two months; voter turnout. • If the economy is growing, the Federal budget numbers work. The biggest way to stop the economy growing is to raise taxes. • Foreign policy and aid should be directly focused on protecting the vital needs and security of the United States. We shouldn't be paying people who want to kill us and in the past we have stupidly given money over and over to those who wear anti-American animus on their sleeve. • My opponent voted against the tax cut. He wants to bring
back Obama regulations that hammered businesses across the state. He wants to expand Obamacare to fully socialized medicine and put the government in charge of your health care. • I am honored to be formally endorsed by the Unions of border patrol agents who risk their lives every day. Out of 100 senators, they agree I am consistently leading to stop illegal immigration, build the wall and secure the border. [Congressman] Beto opposes the wall and says we should tear down the ones we have. He also supports sanctuary cities and even said he is open to abolishing ICE. The Senator summed up his talk with an appeal to action; "Every freedom-loving Texan who likes having a job, likes wages being up, likes the economy booming, low taxes and low regulations, wants the border secured and Constitutional rights protected needs to get out his or her neighbors, co-workers and relatives to vote."
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support for Evelyn McLean for JP3 Evelyn McLean is my choice for Justice of the Peace, Pct 3. She has a lifetime of experience, the kind of experience that has those words right in the name—a Peace Officer working every day to ensure Justice. Every day in the police department she worked through exactly the kind of cases she will adjudicate as JP so I know she has a deep understanding of the circumstances that precipitate a citizen’s appearance at her bench. From speeding tickets to landlord disputes, there is nothing she hasn’t already seen or resolved from a code or an enforcement point of view. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor once said she wanted people to know that "their life experiences added value to the process." I believe in this case, life experience is a great deal of the process and I encourage all voters to check candidates' experience before going to the polls. Devon Bush, Georgetown ______________ I strongly endorse the candidacy of Evelyn McLean for Justice of Peace, Williamson County Precinct 3. The citizens of Precinct 3 will surely benefit from her integrity, her personal values, and her professional background. Working as a police officer
and in leadership gave her the experience she will need to manage a large and important office of the County. She is also active in her church and a very engaged mother and grandmother; life experience I believe gives her the kind of compassion and understanding to apply the laws of our state fairly. I am also confident that her principled approach to her duties will bring transparency, ethics and continue the legacy of respect for this office. Laura Stofle, Jarrell
Support for Judge Brandy Hallford for County Court #1 Judge Brandy Hallford is our choice for Judge, County Court at Law #1. Her experience is indisputable but it’s her heart for children’s issues that is remarkable. Judge Hallford's leadership, strength, plus a whopping 21 years of criminal, juvenile, family, civil and probate law get our vote. We are honored to know her and her family. We in Williamson County are so fortunate to have Judge Brandy Hallford! Bill and Barbara White Georgetown
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You Have to Vote, America
No, I don't mean for the finale of America's Got Talent. I'm talking about the mid-term elections November 6. I'm so anxious about people who don't study on local races that I'm going to re-purpose my own column, something I used to brag I would never do because I should always have something new to say. So much for that. Here goes...
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website to get the full picture. Every one of them says "I'm the right person for the job", so you have to read news clips and maybe attend a debate or two. Think you're too savvy? Here’s your test. Tell me if this person would be a good President. Former fighter pilot and combat veteran; served honorably and was credited with many airborne and hand-to-hand combat kills. After he was discharged and under the mentorship of an influential political figure, he rose to second in command and conducted operations for the agency’s paramilitary and training for 20 years. His early career was not without conflict and it was discovered he was responsible for acts of violence. However, his decisiveness eliminated future terrorist acts against the agency. He was also able to unify diverse demographics and generations under a single moral doctrine through a strict code of discipline and accountability. Estranged from his children since the tragic death of their mother, this candidate recently reconnected with his daughter who, inspired by her father’s mission, is working on a very respectable start-up of her own. His son also shows great promise, following in his footsteps by training to be a fighter pilot and sharing his religious fervor. He also provided infrastructure and oversight for two massive construction projects; creating thousands of jobs for hardworking, middle class citizens. Do you like this guy so far? Would you
vote for him? If you said “yes,” congratulations! — Darth Vader is now sitting in the Oval Office. The spin is so easy. So let’s try again... His completion of two fully-functioning Death Stars firmly established The Empire’s dominance in the galaxy and although the first was not a military success, like all inspired leaders, he chose to renew resources and rebuild, on time and under budget. While he was previously indicted for political intimidation, it was determined that freezing an opponent in Carbonite did not cause severe or permanent damage and charges were dismissed. Mr. Vader also vehemently asserts that his son’s unfortunate hand amputation was the result of “familial horseplay during an awkward moment of revelation.” No evil villain here! Vader’s prowess in management reflects his expectations for success and near perfect performance record as he is frequently overheard saying “I find your lack of spreadsheets disturbing,” and has a keen ability to choke dissidents without physical contact. He is a master negotiator, having signed major deals to great agency benefit by asserting “I am altering the deal, pray I do not alter it any further…” Additionally, Mr. Vader is a seasoned student of psychology. Knowing that political favor is based 85 percent on appearance, 10 percent on sound, and 5 percent message, his voice modulator makes him a clear favorite during debates and, at 6’8”, he really rocks a black cape. So, if you want a galaxy free of disparity, annoyingly opposing viewpoints and challenging personal choice, you will vote for Lord Vader. Join us, or die. Just kidding. Just vote for Vader and all will be as we have foretold. These others are not the candidates you are looking for. Move along. Advocatie just advocates even a little bit of political homework—it’s all about perspective right? The Force can have a strong influence on the weak-minded. ~Obi-wan Kenobi Next issue, we’ll talk about Vice President Voldemort.
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Blake Nicholson has been with Minuteman since 2016. With a well-rounded background in management, sales and print, he wanted to be part of and continue the community engagement and success brand franchise owners Ty and Crystal Gipson have built in Georgetown. "Every day is a little bit different, meeting and working with new people; from creating a logo for a new small business owner to signage at a real estate park for big companies like Novak Construction." Nicholson says he enjoys the quality Minuteman represents. "Clients can move anywhere in the country and still use Minuteman. I appreciate that we can draw in business from those who recognize the reputation in the name, and our franchise lives up to it." As a sales manager, he works with everyone on staff to make sure the company delivers, even when put to the challenge by customer needs. "Sometimes clients realize they need something yesterday and they call us to help. When that happens, it falls on me to work internally to do all we can to meet that need. "We do a great job when clients get in a situation and if they've missed a window, we put our heads together to work out what options we have and what we can do. Bottom line, it's my job to set and meet expectations to make sure all my clients get what they need."
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