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DAY ONE READY PRIORITIES Public Safety

• Georgetown is currently ranked the #2 safest city of our size in Texas; • Consistently reduced first response time since implementation of City-managed emergency services (Oct 2015);

Maintain Tax Rate • Manage growth so costs to not burden current homeowners; • Balance commercial/residential tax burden through economic development;

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DISTRICT 3 CITY OF GEORGETOWN EXPERIENCE Finance Board � Utility Board Both Economic Development Boards Transportation Board � Parks & Recreation Board

• Initiated current traffic study on Williams Dr. through TxDOT; • Implementing transportation projects approved in 2015 Road Bond (DB Wood; Rivery Blvd. extension);

Upgrade City’s 1980-era financial software to improve information, accountability and transparency to citizens

Early Voting April 25 - May 3 ELECTION DAY - MAY 7 Voting Locations

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An Ode to a Beach Umbrella Most of you Sun Citians have grandchildren (and maybe great-grandchildren), so you’re probably aware that its Spring Break season. In fact, I bet you’re probably ready for Grandparents’ Spring Break which is the week after all the extra messes, noise, and sticky fingers finally pack up and go home. My sixteen-year old was off school as well, and our family headed to the coast for a quick two days of R&R. Two days doesn’t sound like much, but as business owners, it’s normally all the time off we can manage. In fact, as I lay on the beach pretending it was warm and sunny (it was actually cool and rainy−this was in March, after all) it dawned on me that we haven’t taken a bona fide “family vacation” since well before we moved to Texas in 2008. I mentioned this to my husband and he dutifully began researching potential vacation spots. I also thought some of you might have some recommendations of locations and activities we should consider. It really shouldn’t be that complicated, but first let me tell you about my husband’s vacation proclivities. First, all vacations must include a beach. And his preferred itinerary goes something like this: beach−eat− sleep, beach−eat−sleep, beach−eat− sleep−swim. Actually, beach−sleep− eat−wade, because he’s not a great swimmer. So, before you recommend scuba diving, it would have to be a twosome, my son and I, because my husband never goes in water over his head without a life vest. Never. Ever. He’s a lot of fun in the shallow end of the pool, though; he occupies the four and under crowd, which I find both surprising and refreshing because he’s never been much of a ‘kid person’. He loves ours, but as far as playing in the sand and building castles and such−he’s usually good for about three buckets of sand, so his creation ends up as more of a sand bunker.

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I’m sure you’re going to recommend a guided tour of some sort. I’ll have to sell him hard on that one. You see, early in our marriage we visited Jamaica and took a bus trip to the top of the Blue Mountains to see where some of the most expensive coffee in the world is grown. I use the term ‘bus’ loosely, as well as the term ‘road’ for the four-foot wide dirt rut with a 3,000-foot drop off that we took up the mountain. We didn’t rest any easier when we saw the over-sized, funny-looking cigarette our bus driver enjoyed during his smoke break half-way up. Worse yet, when we got to the top, we had to ride bicycles back down (mine had NO brakes), and we coasted twenty miles back down the mountain, just inches from the edge of the abyss. Our ‘tour’ ended at the bottom of the mountain with a swim in beautiful lagoon with a waterfall. It was breathtaking−and slippery! My husband lost his footing getting in the water and reached out to steady himself. Unfortunately, the only thing he could reach was the young newlywed standing in front of him. He accidentally caught the bottom of her bikini as he tumbled down. She was in waist deep water (fortunately), and she quickly pulled her swimsuit up while I waited for her husband to kill mine. They laughed. After we were reasonably certain he might be left to live another day, so did we. Perhaps his (not my) sense of adventure is lacking, but I’m sure there is something fun to do that fits within the above constraints. Wait, I know… beach−eat−sleep! Any other ideas? Cathy Payne, Managing Editor CPayne@CityInsiderTX.com

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Sun City Computer Club Hosts Science Experts

Courthouse Poppy Display

Twelve Years of Sharing News and Views

Wisdom From The Rearview Mirror

Ask Your Lawyer

10 Questions: Getting To Know Your Neighbors

Mayor’s Update

Crossword

The Past Is Present with the Williamson Museum

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Sun City Computer Club Hosts Science Experts to Promote STEM Careers

ships at sea. He also played video from actual launches that shared all the enthusiasm of a Super Bowl— demonstrating the enthusiasm and extreme accomplishments of various operations teams all involved with a single event. “There’s always so much more to it than just liftoff.”

By Ann Marie Ludlow The Sun City Computer Club hosted an unusual group event March 21. Member Jim Twilley invited two very accomplished individuals who have made science their careers. Members of the club and about 75 engineering and calculus students from Jarrell and Georgetown ISDs were guests at a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) presentation. Bruce Elbert, CEO of Application Technology Strategy explains, “We are here because we want to make sure people realize the great variety of ways professionals can contribute to the fields of science.” The first presenter was Susan Pope, Director of Space Instrumentation at Southwest Research. She is a mechanical and system engineer, as well as a manager for several space flight projects. Her presentation covered a broad range of topics designed to intrigue the guests with super science (like the magnetosphere*), but also give the high school students a look inside the day to day life of an engineer. “People underestimate the importance of interpersonal relationships for engineers. It is not just about sitting behind a desk and designing important things. We do a lot of presentations,

Guest speakers Susan Pope and Bruce Elbert with event organizer and Sun City Computer Club member Jim Twilley (Center).

we aspire to have people buy our projects or review our designs. All your science and technology classes aren’t worth much unless you can communicate your vision and your goal.” Pope confessed she was never the type of person who was crazy about outer space; “I just loved science and math and happened to be interviewing at a time when the projects were there.”

Pope wrapped by explaining it may seem challenging to think about working in a space program. “I just always told myself, whenever you see an opportunity, take it. If you’re afraid, take it anyway.”

As a result, she has been working on the instruments that helped bring us photos of Pluto last year; and the Rosetta project, which landed on a comet. Her current project, Juno, will bring us close-ups of Jupiter this summer. After that, she hopes we will have a successful mission near the sun with an orbiter. “A lot of my projects are small and they are not in the news because they do not involve astronauts. Mostly we are just trying to figure out what is going on in the universe.”

His interest in science was sparked at an early age. His brother built a model of the Russian Sputnik satellite in 1957, and Bruce later became interested in short-wave radios. He spent some time in the Army and recommended the ROTC program for students who want to try any number of scientific fields with proven methods. Now, after many years of learning and gaining experience, he is an expert in global communications and space technology.

She is involved directly in 12 separate projects in space and all from San Antonio. “People tend to think of Texas and space all in Houston. The only time I’ve been to the Johnson Space Center is when I took a tour as a kid.”

Elbert talked at length about communications, without which, all the fancy satellites we launch would not be capable of sending back data or pictures of anything.

He talked about the global need for communications; everything from the Internet to deep space probes. Geostationary satellites enable us to watch TV, text and reach the Internet from anywhere in the world, especially in remote areas, on aircraft and

Elbert described many jobs in commercial space and the different kinds of engineers in all of them. There are also salespeople, marketing specialists and managers. “We need scientists to study radio waves, magnetosphere and tell us what we need to be worried about, or what we need to take advantage of but we need people in operations as well to keep everything working. You don’t have to be a technical person to get involved. Just an interest.” The session ended with Q&A from the group and the exciting future for both speakers. “You can be as involved as we are,” Elbert said. “Once you get interested and involved you will suck up all the knowledge you can. It may seem overwhelming but people start out with no knowledge but having skill. We’ve been at it a long time and we’re still gaining knowledge and confidence.” Aludlow@CityInsiderTX.com

COMPUTER CLUB SCHEDULE OF EVENTS April 18 Digital Texas / SU Presented By Jason W. Dean May 2

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*The magnetosphere is the region of space surrounding Earth where the dominant magnetic field is the magnetic field of Earth, rather than the magnetic field of interplanetary space. The magnetosphere is formed by the interaction of the solar wind with Earth’s magnetic field. 4 | APRIL 2016

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Wilco A&M Celebrate Muster Aggies Gathering to Honor Those Passed On

Former students of Texas A&M University will assemble in Sun City on Thursday, April 21, 2016 for the annual Texas Aggie Muster to honor Texas Aggies who have passed away within the last year. Various Muster activities, including a buffet dinner and ceremony, will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Sun City Ballroom. All former and current students, their families, and friends of Texas A&M University are invited to attend. The 2016 Muster speaker will be Dr. Bruce Bockhorn ’74, host of the Texas Aggie Band Show. The Texas Aggie Muster tradition, which spans more than a century, will be observed in more than 300 locations around the world. These Muster gatherings are held in many unique places, ranging from battleships and foxholes during World War II to ballrooms and steakhouses today. Over the years, Aggie Muster has grown to be one of Texas A&M’s most revered traditions. Muster honors the memories of A&M men and women whose deaths prevent them from answering

“If there is an A&M man in one hundred miles of you, you are expected to get together, eat a little, and live over the days you spent at the A&M College of Texas.”

Roll Call at this year’s Muster. The Roll Call is a roster compiled of all former and current students who have died over the past year. As each name is called, a friend or family member will answer “Here!” symbolizing that their memory lives on in the hearts of Aggies everywhere. Muster is more than just a ceremony; it is also an annual way for Aggies to renew the loyalty and unity which constitute the foundation of their friendship for each other as well as their love and devotion for their school. For more information regarding the Texas Aggie Muster held in Williamson County, please contact Abby Williford ’06 at AWilliford06@AggieNetwork. com. Please visit wcamc.com/muster for specific details and to purchase dinner tickets for the Williamson County Aggie Muster. Please R.S.V.P. by April 15, 2016. Additional information about Texas Aggie Muster and other Texas A&M Traditions and Programs can be obtained by contacting The Association of Former Students at 979.845.7514 or by visiting their website at AggieNetwork.com.

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The Georgetown display includes 4,500 poppies “planted” by 40 volunteers from the Williamson Museum, the Georgetown Library, and the Heritage Society.

Courthouse Poppy Display A Tribute To Texas’ WWI Vets By Ann Marie Ludlow Attendees at Georgetown’s 2016 Red Poppy Festival April 22-24 will enjoy the outdoor art installation of thousands of deep red ceramic poppies by artist Jen Rose. The poppies are blanketing the west lawn of the Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown’s downtown Square. The piece, entitled Blood of Heroes Never Dies, commemorates Texas World War I veterans and is on display through May 5.

While many of us know that Georgetown is the Red Poppy Capital of Texas, the flower is not native to the Americas. Henry Purl Compton (nicknamed Okra), a corporal in the Army during World War I, collected poppy seeds in northern France during his enlistment. When his tour ended in 1919, he brought them home in a tobacco bag and planted them at his mother’s home on 7th Street.

Individual poppies are available for purchase for $10 apiece at the Visitors Center, 103 W. Seventh Street on the Square. Proceeds will benefit Puppies Behind Bars, a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs for combat veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan who have suffered a physical injury, including traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Georgetown Library Director Eric Lashley says, “Poppies became the symbol for World War I because they grow in disturbed soil. The grounds of Europe were torn up from battle, but the flowers also grew easily in the dirt covering fresh graves.” Collectively, European nations suffered over 17 million casualties. “In Great Britain, everyone wears a red poppy on their Memorial Day, and their poppy exhibit at the Tower of London was actually the inspiration for the Dallas group. The Tower is covered with over 888,000 flowers for their lost fellows.”

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Olivia (7) was one of a dozen or so children who helped install the display on Sunday afternoon.

land College. The original installation included 5,171 ceramic red poppies installed on the campus for Veterans Day 2015 as reminders of each veteran from Texas who died in World

War I. The Georgetown installation includes about 4,500 poppies “planted” by about 40 volunteers from the Williamson Museum, the Georgetown Library, and the Heritage Society.

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is on loan by the artist, Jen Rose. Georgetown Art Center Director Nick Ramos, saw the display online at a site in Dallas and shared the idea with Lashley, “It just seemed logical to have it here since we are the poppy capital of Texas. The school was pleased to receive our request because it will extend the awareness of World War I history.” The display is co-sponsored by the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture, the City of Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau, Williamson County, and The Williamson Museum. Museum Director Mickie Ross says “It’s a wonderful way to promote our Red Poppy Festival, but it’s also a way to start some awareness and generate interest in our stories about World War I, which will be the next big museum exhibit starting next Spring. This year, we will have “Okra” Compton at the festival—in costume—to tell the story himself.”

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BILL HARRAH: 87 YEARS YOUNG!

The Sun City Bushwhackers (golf group) recently celebrated the 87th birthday of charter member Bill Harrah at Wriggley’s Pub. Harrah, a retired member of the U.S. Marine Corps, was gifted with a golf shirt from the U.S. Marine Base, 29 Palms, CA. The Bushwhackers feted Bill with a hearty rendition of “Happy Birthday”, as well as the Marine Corps Hymn. This group of 26 golfers has been playing together for the last fourteen years Pictured are: Front: Charles Vanderslice, Bobby Jones, Steve Pope, Mel Johnson, Stan Brandenburg; 2nd Row: Lew Richardson, Irv Russell, Glynn Hatley, Tom O’Brien, Jim Brandewie, Albert Fox; 3rd Row: Don Dossey, Larry Woody, Dennis Siple, Ted Barriman, Ben Hyde, Bob Elam, Bob Hyde, Chuck Shield; Back Row: Marvin McNeil, Kevin Martin, Bill Harrah, Jim Trowbridge. Not pictured are members Craig Lyman, Noah Yoder, Jim West, Joe Whalen who won tickets to the Masters Golf Tournament, and were on their way to Augusta.

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Left: Editor Gary Anderson videoing an episode of News and Views.

600 Episo A Look Behind

By Ann Marie Ludlow

un City’s favorite news program just celebrated 12 years in production and recorded their 600th episode. To put that in perspective, only 19 shows in the history of (U.S.) television have had more episodes in the same amount of time. The show airs three times daily on Channel 18 on the Suddenlink network, and is also available on the Sun City web portal for review 24x7.

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All of this is possible thanks to the vision and hard work of Producer Judy Weckerly, and a very dedicated group of production assistants and on-air personalities. The show began in 2003 in response to a resident survey that indicated residents wanted more personal programming. The show

was and is a tool of the Sun City Communications Department, and at the time, Weckerly was running the Sun City theater group so it was decided she was perfect to put on a television show as well. The first show aired live on April 5, 2004 and continued live for 25 episodes before they began pre-taping to put a little polish on their segues and content delivery. After 12 years, they have become very adept at their craft and very seldom have to do a second take. Weckerly explains, “The show focuses on Sun City information, people enjoying the Del Webb lifestyle, events and activities—everything to celebrate Sun City and the passions of its residents.” She plans the shows up to six months ahead of time and incorporates a seasonal theme as often as possible. For example, in February they do “Love and Marriage” shows and have featured more than fifty

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Left: Each episode begins with a production meeting.

Right: Production Manager John Weckerly keeps a watchful eye on the show.

odes and Counting: the Scenes of Sun City’s Own TV Show 60-plus anniversary couples. The theme for this month is “80s and Up” individuals who are still active. In true Sun City style, the guest speaker for #600 is Grover Trytten, who is 94 and regularly walks and cycles, even after having broken a bone in his neck less than one year ago! Weckerly says with a grin, “If you’re bored in Sun City, it’s your own fault. We provide as much information as we can and there is never a shortage of material. We also know there are people who can’t get out, so getting the information to them is important to all of us.” “Another fun feature we do every month,” John Bickle adds, “is volunteers of the month. Sun City is famous for its volunteers and we want to be sure they know they are appreciated and recognized for everything they contribute to Sun City specifically and Georgetown

in general.” After 12 years, their format and delivery is as refined as anything you’ll see on network news. All of the current staff have been with the project for at least six years and their professionalism shows through in their level of comfort in front of the camera; the technical expertise of their crew; and the efficiency of their production meeting, which has evolved into a simple review of a very detailed email from Judy that leaves no room for doubt or worry. If you’re new to the area, or lived here for years, Judy and her colleagues want you to know they have created a fun show for everyone and remind viewers not to forget pen and paper when you watch so they don’t miss fun facts, calendar events and whatever is coming next for Sun City. Aludlow@CityInsiderTX.com

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Right: The staff of News and Views.

Right: Resident Grover Trytten (being interviewed by Cheryl Wills) is a featured guest for News and Views 600th episode this month.

Want to know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in Sun City? Kay Hester serves as the Area Events Producer.

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Senior Associate Producer, Cheryl Wills is a familiar face who introduces the program and conducts on-air interviews.

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ROTARYFEST:

Night in the Jungle for Early Action First Knight By Ann Marie Ludlow Rotary of Sun City held its third annual gala March 11 to support Early Action First Knight (EAFK) in the Jarrell and Georgetown ISDs.

ater served as escorts for guests and also performed a short skit to illustrate the values and goals of the EAFK program; cooperation, bravery and more.

EAFK is a program that integrates character education with academic curriculum and awards students for demonstrating qualities like perseverance and honesty, in addition to working hard for good grades.

Each student was later knighted by Sir Cass who welcomed each into the Gallery with a coin.

The benefit theme was “Night in the Jungle” to promote the Palace Theater’s production of Tarzan, and was generously emceed by KEYE-TV’s Chikage Windler and Rotary member Robert Evans. A sold out crowd enjoyed a safari buffet, silent auction, and dancing throughout the night by the Austin Rock-a-Fellas. Many sponsors made the evening possible, namely Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown, KEYE-TV, and Richard and Carol Will, as well as the support of JISD Superintendent Dr. Bill Chapman on a daily basis. Student-actors from the Palace The-

EAFK supports several programs in JISD and GISD including Knight programs at the elementary and intermediate schools, a rotary Youth Leadership Award at Jarrell High School, $2000 scholarships to each of three seniors at JHS, and donating library books to the elementary school. They also support The Locker, Assistance League, Backpack Buddies, and The Nest. Prior to her departure to cover the news, Ms. Windler received the Paul Harris award from Brenda Hight, Principal of Jarrell Intermediate School. Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Aludlow@CityInsiderTX.com

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“Help Wanted…from, Corby” By: Sharon L. Patterson Just reading the the simple scrawled message across on the sheet of paper pictured on my daughter-in-law’s Facebook page brought a moment of deep belly laughter. My grandson’s plea was written neatly in a six-year old’s large hand-printed letters. He carefully selected his words and placed them boldly in the center of a sheet of paper. Then, deftly, he slid the carefully crafted message under his door to whoever might happen to pass by. Obviously, desperation provoked his covert act. The task looming before him proved daunting and required a cunning plan. He had been sent to his room with orders to clean up the piles of clothes and toys. He was not to come out until the task was complete. It wasn’t long before momma found the note. It read:

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ing her composure and her intention of training: he still had to clean up his room before he could come out. His lesson would be accomplished and this brief heart-hugging moment tucked away in his mother’s heart. His grandmother, however, had to write the story, while recalling her own stories of his dad at that age. That is, after all, where those charming genes of manipulation—sorry, I mean ingenuity—came from.

From the rearview mirror I am certain it did not take her long, after her recovery from the same belly laughter I had experienced to post it on Facebook. What a moment of levity and identification for mothers everywhere! What mother on earth could have resisted that plea? Well, I can tell you; this grandmother would have had a hard time. I would have been right there in a moment, gathering hangers for his clothes and returning toys to appropriate cubby holes. But thank goodness, his mother was amused for certain, yet thoroughly capable of maintain-

Sharon L. Patterson, retired educator, author, and lay minister from Round Rock has written and published inspirational encouragement in various forms from greeting cards, short stories, poetry, and Bible studies for over thirty years. She has authored three books, she recently published a perpetual desk calendar, and is also a contributing author for seven books. Additionally, Sharon writes for the quarterly e-zine Ruby for Women.

Do you have funny or inspiring “mothering” (or grand-mothering) story to share? City Insider will feature Sun City mothers’ and grandmothers’ most-memorable moments from raising children in the May issue. To have your favorite “absolutely-100%-Scout’s-honor” true story (because we moms all know nothing gets exaggerated over time) considered for publication, email it to:

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City Insider By John W. Bickle, Attorney at Law Because I am one, I’m very interested in reviewing legal matters which are of concern to senior citizens. However, many of our concerns apply to others as well as to seniors. Therefore, I’ll be taking a look at a number of matters involving Texas and Federal law which I hope will be interesting and useful to you. I’ll quote liberally from and use the format which was inspired by the Elder Law Handbook of the Tarrant County Bar Association. However, remember this is information and not legal advice. For legal advice, ask your lawyer. This

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month we’ll continue to look at some concerns about personal finances. 1. What if I can’t find a life insurance policy or annuity contract? The Texas Department of Insurance offers the “Life Policy Locator Service.” This service is designed to help a named beneficiary receive benefits that could be owed to them from a policy purchased in Texas. A beneficiary, executor or legal representative of the deceased person can submit an electronic search request form to the Texas Department of Insurance. The Department will then forward the completed form to participating insurance companies which have agreed to search their records and contact the person requesting the information if the company has a policy in the name of the deceased person. While not all companies have agreed to participate in the program, you can check with the Department at their website if you are missing a policy.They might be able to locate the policy for you. 2. If you and your spouse keep your wills in a safe deposit box and one of you dies, can the survivor get the will out of the box?

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If two or more people are named jointly on a safe deposit box, any of the named persons can access the box and remove the contents at any time. The death of one jointly named party does not affect the rights of the other named parties to have access. Generally, it’s a good idea to keep your wills in a safe deposit box and make sure that other trustworthy parties are authorized to have access to the box. 3. Who can gain access if I die and have a safe deposit box in my name only? Without a court order, a bank should allow the following persons to examine the contents of the box in

the presence of a bank officer: • the surviving spouse; • a parent of the deceased; • any adult child(ren) or grandchild(ren) of the deceased; and • the named executor if that person presents a copy of a document that appears to be the will of the deceased. 4. What items can the people named above remove from the box? • Without a court order, the following items and no others may be removed from the box: • the will may be delivered to the named executor or to the Probate Court; • the deed to a burial plot in which the decedent is to be buried may be delivered to any of the people named above; and • a life insurance policy may delivered to a named beneficiary. 5. If I own the box individually, who can gain access if I become incapacitated? The agent you have named in your power of attorney may be able to gain access to the safe deposit box. However, banks are sometimes reluctant to accept a power of attorney because of concerns about its validity, or fraud, or theft. A court appointed guardian of the estate of a mentally incapacitated person always has access to the box. I’ll be back next month with more questions and, hopefully, more answers. Remember, we’re all in this together and the more information you have the better questions you can ask your lawyer and the better decisions you will make. John W. Bickle resides in Sun City, is licensed to practice law in Texas and continues in practice today as a member of the Williamson County bar. He can be reached by phone at (512) 8688593 or by email at jbbickle@msn.com

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came home in the afternoon. Never figured out how they did that, but it was true.

How is living in Texas different 10 from where you grew up? In Newport, Rhode Island at the Naval

could, and otherwise trying to be useful. The pay was tips — but at the end of the day I always did a session with Terry Canavan (the pro).

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I was a military brat. My Dad was Army-Air Corps, then Air Force. I went to 1st grade in Okinawa (Kadena AFB). We lived in a quonset hut! Then for 2nd and 3rd grades I went to 5 different elementary schools at Air Force bases in Austin (TX), Salina (KS), San Angelo (TX), Biloxi (MS) and Albuquerque (NM). We finally stabilized at March AFB in Riverside(CA) for 4th-6th grade, then uprooted again to Offutt AFB (Omaha), for 7th-9th grade. Dad then got assigned to the launch program at Cape Canaveral where I attended Melbourne HS for my Sophomore and Junior years, then Satellite Beach HS as part of the first graduating class in 1963.

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In the caddy shack at Offutt AFB (Omaha Nebraska), shining shoes, cleaning clubs, caddying when I

become part of the fabric of Georgetown. They have made our community stronger, more vibrant, and more attractive as a result.

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special events from your 4 What childhood will you always remember? The space launches when we were at Cape Canaveral. We used to scramble out of our classrooms when Shorty Powers announced the pre-planned mission hold (usually at the 60 second point). Over time I saw every single Mercury, Gemini and Apollo launch — many from the beach or the jetties up at the Cape — about 2 miles from the launch facility. I saw Apollo 11 (Neil Armstrong) from the VIP bleachers, and watched Apollo 12 from the jetty. were you when President 5 Where Kennedy was shot? Freshman Chemistry class at Georgia Tech. Class was cancelled immediately.

What do you remember most about elementary school?

I remember the 3rd grade at Smokey Hill AFB in Salina, Kansas best. We lived on base and I rode my bike to school. It was uphill and into the wind when I went to school in the morning and uphill and into the wind when I

War College. I had just retired from the Air Force and was on the civilian faculty, Gina was an Active Duty Naval Officer and Dean of Students. She is the best person I have ever met in my life and is the glue that holds our family together. Plus she’s cute. you could have a 15 minute 8 Ifconversation with anyone - who would you choose and why? No doubt Jesus Christ. The conversation would be about anything He wanted to discuss. your favorite part about 9 What’s living in Sun City? The people, and their willingness to contribute to our community. Sun City residents volunteer extensively in our local hospitals, in our schools, at the library, in social service agencies, and even at the Palace Theater. They have a wealth of experience and have

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MAY R’S UPDATE 2016 Red Poppy Festival By Mayor Dale Ross with awards presented at 3 p.m. The evening concert begins at 6 p.m. with opening act (and Georgetown’s very own) Denny Herrin, followed by singer-songwriter Kimberly Dunn at 7:30 p.m., and Tracy Lawrence will close out the evening starting at 9:30 p.m. Feel free to bring a chair and cooler. We only ask that you please don’t bring glass bottles.

A Georgetown and central Texas tradition, the 26th annual Red Poppy Festival, is fast approaching! The festival, which brings in an estimated 55,000 people and over $2.5 million in economic impact to the City, runs from Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24 in downtown Georgetown. The free, family-friendly event will feature multi-platinum CMA and ACM award-winning recording artist Tracy Lawrence as the headliner this year. The festival will begin on Friday, April 22 with a kick-off concert featuring Dysfunkshun Junkshun, one of the best funk bands in Texas, starting at 7 p.m. The festival area on the Square, with 120 unique arts and crafts vendors, will be open on Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. These vendors, as well as restaurants and retailers around the Square, will be open throughout the weekend. The festival continues at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning. The annual Red Poppy Festival parade will feature both the East View and Georgetown High School marching bands, the Sun City Georgettes, floats, and the Georgetown Fire Department’s Pipes and Drums band. The Classic Car Show will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 20 | APRIL 2016

Sunday’s festivities begin at 11 a.m. Once again Austin Avenue will be converted to a BMX park, and feature BMX trick shows at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. New for 2016, the Sun City Kiwanis will be hosting the “One in the Hole” ball drop in support of the Georgetown Education Foundation at 2 p.m. Free shuttle service will be provided on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. The shuttle will circulate from First Baptist Church at 1333 W. University Avenue to the festival until after the final concert. Parking is available in the Williamson County Parking Garage at Rock and Fourth streets; the parking lot at Austin Avenue and Fifth Street (by Monument Café), as well as the new parking lot at MLK Street and Eighth Street (across from the Library).

Attendees at Georgetown’s 2016 Red Poppy Festival will also enjoy an outdoor art installation of thousands of deep red ceramic poppies by artist Jennifer Rose. The poppies will blanket the north lawn of the Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown’s downtown Square. The piece, entitled Blood of Heroes Never Dies, commemorates Texas World War I veterans. It will be on display from April 4 through May 5. The Georgetown installation will include about 4,000 poppies “planted” by volunteers. Why the “Red Poppy Festival” you ask? Seeds from poppies in Europe came here via a Georgetown soldier who served in World War I. Henry “Okra” Compton sent them to his mother while serving in the American

Expeditionary Forces. She planted them at her home on Seventh Street. From there, they were spread (by birds, bees, and people!) down the river and over much of Old Town. Red poppies have been a part of Georgetown’s landscape for over seventy years. On April 25, 1990, Georgetown was certified by the Texas Legislature as the “Red Poppy Capital of Texas.” Poppies grow naturally in yards and along streets, in vacant lots and even in parks. Georgetown is one of the few locations in the United States where red poppies reseed themselves from year-to-year. Accordingly, each April as the poppies bloom, Georgetown celebrates with the annual Red Poppy Festival.

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As always, Downtown will be a busy place during the festival. As such, street closures will occur throughout the weekend. Generally speaking, Austin Avenue will be closed between Sixth Street and Ninth Street from early Friday morning through Sunday evening; additional closures will occur throughout the weekend in downtown to accommodate vendors, parades, car shows, and concerts.

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The beautiful Central Texas weather has finally arrived and the roadsides are filled with gorgeous wildflowers, so it’s the perfect time for a road trip! Since we are so fortunate to live in Central Texas, the options are endless and only a couple of hours away! Whether you are searching for bar-b-que or antiques, you’ll find a lot of exciting places in the Texas Hill Country. Go, explore, enjoy! Here are a few ideas to get you started… Looking for some really great BBQ? Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in Llano is family owned and located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. You can choose your brisket, ribs, chicken and cabrito right off of the pit, and the traditional sides are all there, too. If you’re a bean fan, I have good news for you because the beans are served out of a pot in the dining room with floating jalapenos and are all you can eat! Save room for dessert because you’ll want one of each. Looking for a place that has it all? Fredericksburg, Texas might be the place for you! Great food, beer, wine, art, music, antiques and souvenirs can be found in the quaint stores that line the streets. Not a shopper? You can visit Enchanted Rock State Natural Area where you can picnic, hike, bird watch and visit with nature. If you’re up to it, you can even climb the huge granite pink dome! It’s a beautiful, peaceful setting away from the busy shops and restaurants, so pack your lunch and enjoy! Fredericksburg peaches are perfect for dessert!

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The Past Is Present By Mickie Ross

The History of Georgetown’s Red Poppies Red poppies can be found everywhere you look in Old Town this spring, demonstrating why we have been called the Red Poppy Capital of Texas for nearly 30 years. It was in 1990 that local residents and the Texas Legislature certified the city as such. The city’s website describes how Henry Compton collected poppy seeds in France, sending them home to his mother after WWI. Now it is time to learn the rest of Compton’s story. Henry Purl Compton was born on June 17, 1894, at his parents’ farm near Florence. He grew up an imaginative child and that creativity served him well into adulthood. He worked as a salesman and inven-

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tor. His best-known invention, the Compton Light, attached to the side of a car and allowed a driver to see the edge of the road at night. Henry earned the nickname “Okra” after planting 100 acres of the foodstuff instead of the cotton his father instructed him to sow. Okra descended from a long line of early Texas pioneers, many of them characters in their own right, with a proud Texas heritage. Grandfather Compton arrived from Illinois and fought with the Texas Mounted Volunteers during the Mexican War. He settled in Williamson County in 1850 and married “Polly” Berry – daughter of John and Hannah Berry of Berry’s Creek. The Berrys made their way to this area around 1846, John having fought at the Battle of Tippecanoe in the War of 1812. Earning his living as a

gunsmith, Berry built the county’s first gristmill on the land granted to him for services rendered during the Texas Revolution. Some of the Berry sons served Texas during the Revolution and Republic times as well as the Civil War. Another of Berry’s great-grandsons and Okra’s second cousin, was Audie Murphy - America’s most decorated soldier of WWII. William Compton, Okra’s father, inherited his grandmother’s share of the Berry land which he sold to purchase the farmland in Florence where Okra grew up. The family moved to 507 East 7th Street when WWI broke out. William later became an officer of the law and served Georgetown as Deputy Marshall in 1917. On his maternal side, Okra’s great-grandfather Joseph Fishbach emigrated from Germany with his brothers in 1819. He shortened his name to Fish, married Nancy Dyches and fathered twelve children before moving to his Republic of Texas land grant on the North

San Gabriel River in the 1850s. Traveling from east Texas to his new home site for several years, Fish built a home and fort from native limestone and surrounded the entire property with a rock fence. Joseph died in 1862 but Nancy lived to the age of 104, maintaining her home until just before her death. The poppies that Maggie Compton planted from seeds her son provided spread from their property in the sparsely populated town all over – filling vacant lots and the nearby riverbank. They were mostly taken for granted until the refurbishment of the town in the late 1980s. The wildflowers declined as areas of town were cleaned up, but the citizens realized their mistake in time to save the poppies. Between 1990 and 1992, nearly 500 million seeds were planted and the poppies thrived once again. While attending this year’s Red Poppy Festival, drive the streets of Old Town and enjoy the beautiful blooms and their story. Enjoy the sight of almost 4,000 ceramic red poppies on the courthouse lawn. And be sure to meet Okra during the weekend – he will be around in his WWI uniform, courtesy of The Williamson Museum. The past is indeed present in Georgetown in April.

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