City Insider July 2016

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2016 Thanks To The Troops

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The Sun City Snake Man

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The Joy of An Unexpected Visitor This week we had a visitor in our home. We hadn’t been expecting company, but this fellow just showed up out of nowhere. He didn’t stay long and he didn’t eat much, but after he was gone, my husband and I found ourselves with a new perspective. My husband shared these thoughts about our visitor, and I was so touched, I wanted to share them with you: By: Mike Payne

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Early this week I had an appointment with the dentist. On my way inside, I heard the faint, but unmistakable, mew of a kitten coming from the flower bed in front of his office. I searched through the foliage and, behold, there was the tiniest kitten I have ever seen—eyes still shut, frantically searching for mama. I looked around for her too, hoping she was lurking nearby, poised to move this last baby to a new, safer location. After learning from the office staff that this baby had been there for some time with no signs of a mama in the vicinity, I located a box to carry him in and headed to the vet.

She supplied me with kitten formula, a tiny bottle, and instructions on how to nurse a cat that couldn’t be more than five or six days old.

I brought the baby home, swaddled in a blanket to my wife, the consummate nurturer; she immediately added a heating pad to keep him at just the right temperature, and tried her best to feed him every three hours—but the little guy just couldn’t wake up enough to take the bottle.

The following day, the vet sug-

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gested we try a drop of Karo syrup, as hypoglycemia is often an issue for abandoned newborn kittens. After the sugar in the syrup kicked in, he finally started showing signs of progress.

We watched as he ate heartily for the first time, and my wife burped him (yes, you have to burp a kitten), and snuggled him in his little box for a nap, beaming like any proud mama. An hour later she called me in, and said, “I don’t think he’s breathing.” He wasn’t.

Why do I tell this story? Because I truly believe that events like this are God’s reminder to slow down and “smell the roses.” In the mayhem of life in the news business, with deadlines looming as always, we were forced to make a decision as to whether we wanted to continue on with “business as usual”, or dedicate a moment of our time to the joy of caring for one of God’s creatures. We chose the latter, and I’m better for it. I was reminded that life— a cat’s or my own—is but a mere wisp in time, and to live each day to its fullest, showing myself approved to God! I am glad this little ball of fur came into our lives, even if just for a moment. Thanks for the reminder, God!

WHAT’S NEW IN CITY INSIDER? By: Cathy Payne I am so excited about our new features!

First is Thought You’d Like To Know… Have you ever wondered about things in your community?

Even after you’ve lived in a place for years or even decades, there may be landmarks or local lore that you never were quite sure of the history. And for those who are new to Georgetown, you definitely need to be brought up to speed on the interesting, unique, and quaint things that give our community its rich character. In the last few months we’ve brought you the low-down on the pair of Longhorn steer that serenely graze along the cacophony of IH-35; discovered that Round Rock Donuts originally got their orange tint from duck eggs; and this month—well, I’ll let you read about it yourself—but let’s just say that anyone who grilled a steak over the Fourth of July may want to thank this guy… So, if there’s something in town you’ve always wondered about, drop us a line at info@CityInsiderTX.com and we’ll do our best to find the answer.

This next one is my favorite! I know I sound like a broken record when I

say that I never cease to be amazed at the interesting life experiences and wealth of knowledge in Sun City; but honestly, I never cease to be amazed at the interesting life experiences and wealth of knowledge in Sun City!

Our newest feature is a variation on 10 Questions: Getting To Know Your Neighbors. Over these last months, I’ve discovered that ten questions barely scratch the surface, so we decided to dig a little deeper. We introduced you to the very first residents of Sun City in June, and now you’ll meet a real life rattlesnake wrangler— yes, he’s a neighbor; and yes, he’s on call should you run across one. Just in case you need a little more to peak your interest, did you know that there’s a Sun City resident who worked on Air Force One, and another whose mother beat Ginger Rogers in a dance competition? Look for those stories in coming months.

Meanwhile, as City Insider prepares to celebrate its first year in August, I’m busy planning some birthday celebration give-aways for next month.

Enjoy your summer! Remember, this is Texas…it could always be hotter!

CORRECTION: In our June 2016 article “Out ‘Fore’ Fun with the Men’s Golf Association” (Page 14) we inaccurately stated that residents play for free on Sun City golf courses. Association president Steven Ritzwoller corrected this information, clarifying, “Everyone who plays golf at Sun City pays a green fee which varies in price based on the number of rounds of golf purchased.”

Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8

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A Guide To Quality Living in Georgetown A local resource for residents of Sun City, Texas © 2016 Fidelis Publishing Group, LLC

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Neighborhood 42’s Vanishing Texas River Cruise Q&A With City Council Members John Hesser and Steve Fought Natural Grocers - Healthy Living Made Easy Getting To Know Your Neighbors: Sun City’s Own Snake Man HEB Renovation Update The Green Life: Fitness & Fun with the Women’s Golf Association 2016 Thanks to the Troops The Bucket List: Around The World With Russ & Dee Thought You’d Like To Know: Capitol Land & Livestock Wisdom From the Rearview Mirror Ask Your Lawyer Mayor’s Update: Southwest Bypass To Improve Mobility The Past Is Present: Summertime

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Neighborhood 42 Cruises on a Vanishing Texas River Cruise On June 9, a group of fifty from Neighborhood 42 boarded a Vanishing Texas River Cruise boat to enjoy a two-hour cruise around Lake Buchanan. Â The voyage offered lunch aboard the two-story cruiser, and a vista of the famous Fall Creek Falls.

Sights en route included glimpses of an expected amount of wilderness with stands of Vitex and oaks, along with many willows which are mostly submerged now due to the unusually high lake levels. The lake and river (Colorado) waters ran brown with the runoff from the recent rains, but blue skies and moderate temperatures made for a delightful outing.

This event was expertly planned and executed by Janice Bailey and Jerry Haecker, and participants say they would definitely recommend making this trip.

About fifty neighbors from Neighborhood 42 enjoyed a two-hour river cruise on Lake Buchanan. (Photo by Jan McNeill) 4 | JULY 2016

Organizer Janice Bailey enjoys the beautiful weather aboard the Vanishing Texas River Cruise on Lake Buchanan.

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Jim and Jan Perry delight in an afternoon on the water. (Photo by Chris McNeill)

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This past May, Georgetown City Councilmembers John Hesser (Dist. 3) and Steve Fought (Dist. 4) were re-elected to serve second terms. Both men thoughtfully offered their reflections on the past term and plans for the future of Georgetown, and the role they play in representing the residents of Sun City.

Q& A

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DIST. 3: John Hesser What accomplishments are you most proud of from your last term?

I was part of a team that implemented many beneficial changes. The change that made the greatest impact over the past year was the addition of David Morgan and the staff changes he has made.

What are the most pressing issues facing your district now?

The short answer is “Growth.” Many residents are concerned by the changes coming to Georgetown created by growth. Their primary question is whether Georgetown will lose the elements that attracted them, so we must focus on how we grow, yet maintain what is good about Georgetown.

What new projects do you plan to tackle this term?

My focus next year will be on the purchase and installation of new financial software. In my view, replacing

the 1980’s-era financial software will change the financial direction of the city by improving information, accountability and transparency to citizens.

What is your top priority?

My focus will be directed towards creating a vision for Georgetown’s management of responsible growth.

Do you see any significant changes coming in the foreseeable future?

Apparent growth is the most significant change facing the city, and at this point, no one has a clear picture of where that will lead. Leadership and focus on a vision that will not change the character of the city will be important.

What message would you most like to convey to your constituents?

I am looking forward to serving residents of District 3 another three years and am grateful they trusted me with this opportunity.

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CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DIST. 4: Steve Fought What accomplishments are you most proud of from your last term?

Our string of decisions to gain better control over our own future. These include: “Going Green” to reduce the risk of both market and regulatory uncertainty; establishing a “Rainy Day Fund” to buffer against tax increases in an economic downturn while still maintaining existing services; and assuming responsibility for EMS (previously the responsibility of the County).

What are the most pressing issues facing your district now?

Managing growth. The problem is that if we don’t get sufficiently ahead of growth it can overrun us and we lose control of our destiny. But if we overshoot and build too much infrastructure we can accrue a tax burden that will deter the very growth for which we are planning. Our task is to build a bridge to the future, not a plank we walk to our financial ruin.

What new projects do you plan to tackle this term?

Among other projects, I would like to: create an economic partnership between the City and property owners for historic preservation to replace the current approach of issuing “unfunded mandates”; develop/expand the public transportation system focused on the needs of senior and handicapped citizens; significantly increase retail development within close proximity to Sun City; and develop a formal relationship with a senior assisted living/ nursing facility on the periphery of Sun City.

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What is your top priority?

Getting the Mayor re-elected. We have a good team with strong leader-

ship. Mayor Ross is one of the few individuals I have met who has a thorough understanding of our City’s past, is deeply immersed in the present, and is focused on shaping our future. Leadership continuity is crucial to bringing what we have begun to fruition.

Do you see any significant changes coming in the foreseeable future?

Interesting question because the major issue we face is “growth” and “growth” is nearly synonymous with “change”. In my opinion the most significant change we could face would be a major slowdown in growth. Fortunately we have buffered against that to a considerable degree with the Rainy Day Fund.

What message would you most like to convey to your constituents?

Please bear with me as I borrow from wisdom attributed to Sir Winston Churchill, lean on the story of the Wizard of Oz, and even draw a bit from my own 70+ years of experience: If you're young and you're not a social liberal you don't have a heart. But if you're mature and you're not a fiscal conservative you don't have a brain. And if you're my age and you haven't developed a robust sense of tolerance and forgiveness along with a willingness to extend a hand to help others achieve the same successes you have enjoyed then you don't have a soul. I believe Sun City and Georgetown reflect this entire spectrum in age, experience and political thought. We are a populace of predominately conservative citizens who have come together to form the most caring, giving community I have ever known. I am deeply and personally committed to maintaining the character of our community.

City to preview plans for a new store in Georgetown. Krystal Covington is the company's Public Relations Director and says preparations are underway to open a new store before end-of-year 2017. Founded over 60 years ago, Natural Grocers has over 120 stores nationally, and thanks to the recent growth in the organic food industry, they are growing rapidly.

While final plans for Georgetown are not yet set in stone, residents can look forward to a modern specialty retailer that, true to its name, provides organic and natural groceries.

Not only will they offer healthy food, but also free, science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make good choices on their own. The franchise sells only 100 percent organic produce, pasture-based dairy and naturally raised meat, and they have created a revolution in the industry with their free-range eggs. Their food contains no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or harmful trans-fats.

Additionally, the checkout lines are bag-free, which saves thousands of bags from landfills each year. You can visit their website to find out about the company's history and healthy philosophies, and you can look forward to a new neighborhood store, complete with its own nutrition coach and education to usher in a new kind of shopping and healthier living.

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Getting To Know your Neighbors

By Ann Marie Ludlow Joe Moore is one of Sun City’s good guys and he has one of the most unique “give-backs” among residents.

Known sometimes by his moniker, ‘The Snake Man’, he is on call for residents who find snakes around their property and disposes of them for the sake of safety.

Joe moved to Sun City in 2005, and about five years ago a friend asked Joe to help him remove a rattlesnake from a maintenance unit.

“We took that big boy out, and we started doing it on a regular basis with other good folks on and off,” Joe says. “It’s not an easy job, but I’ve been hunting and fishing my whole life. I was in the Marines and taught survival at the Mountain Warfare Training Center; I’ve been around critters plenty.” Joe has only been bitten once, by a rattlesnake, and spent four days in the hospital.

Joe says he generally worries about rattlesnakes and coral snakes, and he’s really only experienced real anxiety over one 6-foot rattler that was “knocking on the patio door to get at a neighbor’s dog." Rattlers are aggressive and must be terminated but coral snakes, while lethal, are not aggressive or particularly threatening, so they are relocated (sometimes to his own yard to get rid of pests). “A rattlesnake knows he’s bad, so he will stay where he is and challenge you, wrapped up in coils. He also has rattles on his tail and three yellow bands. Baby rattlesnakes are the worst because when they bite, the give all of their venom.

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Sun City’s Own Superhero: The Snake Man An adult snake often gives a ‘dry bite’ with no venom, unless he’s really mad.”

He also points out that many people mistake the non-venomous Texas Rat Snake for a rattler, but the difference is the behavior and tail. "The rat snake looks similar, but his tail is plain and he will generally decide to go

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somewhere else when he sees you.”

In any case, it’s best just to call Joe if you see a snake you don’t recognize.

Although he has gotten calls to investigate “snakes” that turned out to be worms, tree bark, and a baby deer.

Joe’s motivation is very simple. “In Sun City we have older generation residents. They bring their grandchildren here, and many of them are from places where it’s cold or from a city where they’ve never seen a snake before.”

He points out that there is no

anti-venom in Georgetown, so anyone who suffers a bite should go immediately to Round Rock. You can also expect to spend as much as $250,000 on the full treatment. Dogs have a stronger immune system with regard to snakes, but if you see a sudden site swelling on your pet, see the vet right away.

Joe says the seasons affect behavior as well. Snakes are lethargic in the cold, so there is more activity in the summer time, but with all the rain we’ve had, they are seeking higher places to locate themselves.

Either way, when he gets a call he’s prepared to take it away, generally picking them up by hand. “You can immobilize the head with a stick and give them the hoe, but I use my hand

for control—except for diamondback water snakes—they bite!” He likes providing the help to his neighbors, and plans to keep doing it until it’s time to turn over the job to someone new. "I’m surprised how many people are truly afraid of any snake; they don’t care what it is, they just want it out of their yards, so that’s what we do. But we do it humanely when the situation calls for it, and some snakes do a good job of getting rid of vermin and even baby rattlers, so we just relocate the harmless ones to better places.”

So, if you see a snake and need ‘The Snake Man’, you can reach Joe at 512-639-8319.

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Renovation Update The Williams Dr. HEB has been working around the clock on their expansion and remodeling. Work progresses well during the day, but as Manager Stephen Zabaneh reports, “Things really start buzzing after we close at midnight.” Changes to the front of the store are expected to be complete by mid-July. This piece includes the business center, restrooms, bookkeeping office, and other rooms that provide customer and employee support. Contractors are ahead of schedule on the interior due to long bouts of rain that prevented exterior work, so to keep on schedule, they moved inside early. The next project will include removing walls in the pharmacy and updating the area in phases, which should be complete in about 45 days. This month, customers will also see elegant new cases for wine and beer—finished in black, they are modern, refrigerated cases with doors. Look for them in the Market department.

Several additions have added a little charm to the store while it is in construction mode. The sheet rock across from the cash registers is a welcome sign for anyone who would like to sign their name or add a drawing. There is also new artwork contributed by Lemon Tree Schools students, and several murals are on the way from the Sun City Visual Arts Club and East View High School.

Be on the lookout for helpers in the store to provide assistance for new product placement. “We are trying to assure our customers that we’re managing our standard operations,” Zabaneh says. “Everything is going to be new, so our helpers will be wearing special shirts to identify themselves.”

Zabaneh reports great feedback, so far, from customers who have been asking for the updates for a long time. “People have been very positive about the changes, and they are very understanding about the construction in the meantime.”

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Both clubs average about 150 members, so you always have someone to play with—most of the time at your own skill level—and you enjoy plenty of perks at the courses and pro shops by being a member.

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The SCGWGA was organized 20 years ago when Sun City got started and the Legacy course opened for business. New residents wanted to get organized and enjoy some competitive play and it worked. They accumulated so many members in the ensuing years, they split into two groups, and even today many of the founders are still members.

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Marcia Ness, President of the 18-hole Association says, “We are competitive, but fun, and our handicappers range from 10-40. The association memberships are based simply on your preference; some of our beginning players and older members prefer the shorter, 9-hole games.”

Although the roster is smaller in the summer heat, many players are on the course year-round to accumulate points toward end-of-year prizes.

Sponsors contribute funds for prizes, and rewards are distributed based on number of games and average play.

“We all have closets full of gifts and keepsakes, so playing for pro shop credit or cash is the perfect incentive,” Ness says. They also have a holein-one contest, and a statistician who maintains records for skill awards like most birdies and chip-ins.

Club dues are $50 annually, and groups meet quarterly to discuss

events and membership. All of the courses in Sun City are open to the public and fee-based, but residents can purchase packages of games based on play frequency. Bigger packages are a good value if you play more often and there is even one for unlimited play at all three courses. As a bonus, preference is given to residents for tee times.

Ness adds that there is a professional in each of the pro shops for those who want lessons (at a nominal fee) and you don’t need to be a member of the club. “The associations are a great way to meet new people and get familiar with the lifestyle here. We mentor each other and help people assimilate on and off the course. Keeping fit and busy are among the many benefits of living here, and golf is a great way to do both.”

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Members of the Georgetown Area Republican Women division of Caring for America recently presented a donation to John Carnes of Backpack Buddies. The Backpack Program is a partnership between the Georgetown Ministerial Alliance and community volunteers that provides bags of food to schools to send home with children who may be at risk of going hungry over a weekend or school holiday when school-provided meals are not available to them. John and his all-volunteer group started in 2009 with 48 students at Williams Elementary; now they serve approximately 900 students at all ten Georgetown elementary schools and all three middle schools.

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It’s official— Summer is here! If you’re a native Texan, then you know how brutal the Texas heat can be. If you’re new to the area, the heat and humidity may catch you off guard. Although the average temperature in our area in July and August is 95 degrees, we all know those 100 degree days are going to happen. Now is the time to prepare for the high temperatures that kill hundreds of people every year. Extreme heat caused 7,415 heat-related deaths in the United States from 1999 to 2010. Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat.

Take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated and to keep informed. Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body can't compensate for it and properly cool you off. The main things affecting your body's ability to cool itself during extremely hot weather are: • High humidity. When the humidity is high, sweat won't evaporate as quickly, which keeps your body from releasing heat as fast as it may need to.

• Personal factors. Age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use can play a role in whether a person can cool off enough in very hot weather.

The CDC also suggests the following tips to help survive the dog days of summer: • Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as possible.

• Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty.

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• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen.

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• Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you Don’t forget our furry friends! The Humane Society suggests the following tips to keep pets cool and safe: • Never leave your pet in a parked car • Watch the humidity • Limit exercise on hot days • Provide ample shade and water With a little preparation, the Summer can be a lot of fun for our four legged friends and their humans!

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Recently, Sun City residents Webster Russell (Russ) and Dee Coffeen checked a major item off their bucket lists— a 111-day trip around the world! Russ and Dee invite you to experience this adventure as they share photos, anecdotes, travel tips, destination recommendations, and maybe even a little gossip about finding love on the high seas.

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This past January, Dee and I headed off around the world aboard the Pacific Princess. Our adventures ranged from transiting the Panama and Suez canals; having a “pirate drill” off the coast of Yemen; going through the straits of Hormuz; walking in the deserts of Jordan and the malls of Dubai; strolling the streets of Hong Kong and Singapore; meandering through the alleys of Rhodes; sitting in a 6th Century Roman Theater in Cueta; and experiencing the beauty and splendor of Venice—one hundred and eleven days of adventure, discovery, and new friendships.

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• We started by talking to our travel agent. We have learned through experience that a good travel agent takes the worry and stress out of the planning of a trip, and she arranged everything from the cruise, to the flights, to the hotel stays.

• Our cruise was on a "small" ship, but that is really a misnomer. These ships carry 600 to 900 passengers, and we prefer this size as they are easier to navigate, and crowds are smaller making it easier to meet new friends.

As an old Navy vet, I know the closer you are to the center of the ship the smoother the ride, so we booked our stateroom mid-ship.

• Over-packing was our first rookie mistake. Next time, we vow to keep it simple. We did, however, check the weather in the countries we were visiting and packed accordingly.

• For the most part, the ship gets visas for the passengers to enter the various countries. However, in our case, we had to acquire visas for Australia and India ourselves. The Australian visa was obtained on the Internet in about 10 minutes. The Indian visa was very expensive and took about four weeks to receive.

• Because we’re seniors, Walgreen is listed as one of our most visited friends. Most physicians will write prescriptions for 90 days. Because we were going to be gone for 111 days, we had to work ahead of time with our physicians and the local Walgreens to get medications covered for the time we were gone.

• Then there is the mail—the post office will only hold mail for 30 days, so every 30 days we had to put in another hold mail request via the Internet. Our wonderful neighbor took care of getting the mail into the house.

• We have our share of electronics that use the Internet. Today's cruise ships have wi-fi, but it is slow and fairly expensive, so we used it sparingly.

• We pay our bills on auto-pay, so keeping the Georgetown Utility Department happy was not an issue.

• Because we’re both over 65, health care aboard and abroad was a concern. Cruise ships have a small physician- and RN-staffed medical center aboard.

With the all planning done and our to-do lists checked off, we headed to Fort Lauderdale to start this trip of a lifetime!

Do you have a slightly-less epic (but still amazing) vacation or bucket list accomplishment to share? Send your favorite vacation or bucket list photo to: info@CityInsiderTX.com, so we can share it in an upcoming issue. Please include your name, contact information, neighborhood number, and a brief description of your photo.

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Schwertner is the owner of SchwertSchwertner said, “Black All transactions are ner Farms, Inc. which does business as dirt,” so they told him to done by handshake or by Capitol Land & Livestock just north of head to Williamson County. verbal agreement over the Georgetown in Schwertner. Capitol Land Jim explains, "Contrary to phone,” he says. "There are J r i e m & Livestock is the largest livestock dealer n Schwert what we see on television, no contracts or attorneys; in the United States. It has been in busithere were not many marshals, sheriffs it’s all on the honor system. But if you ness since 1946, and is part of Schwertand judges in the 19th century West, so back out of a transaction, people will find ner Farms; a designated historic family the cattlemen, being the largest indusout about it and you might as well get out of the business.”

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Jim’s great-grandfather did well as a cattleman and was able to open a bank in 1912, which the family owned for more than 100 years. His son, Eugene (Jim’s dad) recollected to him how the bank survived the Great Depression.

The bank wasn’t very big in those days and some examiners came to audit. They gave my great-grandfather a hard time about some of the loans he had approved and they threatened to close the bank. He had saved his money frugally and told the examiner, "I know most of these people.

They are immigrants from where I came from and they’d pay me if they could.” Examiners continued to put pressure on him, so he took my dad, aged 7, down to the cotton gin and his safe in the floor. My dad helped him take out some gold bars and currency he had saved. He bought up all the loans the examiner didn’t like and saved the bank. Every one of those customers paid him back. He saved his own bank by believing in his friends and neighbors.

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Wisdom From the rearview mirror

My 68th Fourth By: Sharon L. Patterson My 68th July 4th...Wow! What profound experiences. What appreciation for all of it. My American experience spans a historical panorama from 1947 to 2016. Officially a baby boomer born right after World War II, I remember watching clips from the Korean War in 1953 on our eleven inch Stromberg-Carlson black and white TV. Even as a small child, I was stirred by the service of military men and women and touched by the sacrifices witnessed.

Yes, my first history was in picture form. I also remember hot dogs and firecrackers on hot July 4th evenings at the next door neighbors. A hula hoop marathon followed our cook-out

as we waited eagerly for it to get dark.

The only fireworks allowed until age ten were sparklers. I understood why when I did not get a real firecracker out of my hand quickly enough. Ouch!

The memory of that 4th lasted a couple of extra days.

As a child I knew little about what the cost to be free entailed. I had years of American history to learn before understanding would be more than mental memorization of significant documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the Constitution. A love of history grew the more I studied the valiant stories of those who formed and fought for The United States of America. Love of country produced a patriot daughter who would go on to teach history for many years. Appreciation was strong, but cost was not yet personal.

My first price of freedom was extracted with an “Uncle Sam Wants You” letter sent to my fiancé in the summer of 1966. There would be three years of courtship through the U.S. mail: letters to Ft. Polk, Louisiana, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and a whole year’s postage to Vietnam. There was no veneration for the war at that time, but rather disdain and demonstrations.

There was a silent suffering of aloneness and waiting for me, but years of internal struggle for my first husband and his fellow soldiers.

The country I learned about became the country I love deeply to this day. Past history remains significant and all the events written into present American history are experientially sealed into my heart. Costs of freedom since my first personal experience are now much greater and much more precious.

The past thirty-five years I have been privileged to be both the wife of a career military officer and mother of two sons who presently serve our nation in the U.S. Army. Our third son never misses an opportunity to express gratitude whenever he sees a veteran from any past war. My husband set the example for service and sacrifice. Although I knew our boys appreciated his service, I thought the sacrifice of not having him present for so many significant events would dampen their desire to follow in his choice of career. I could not have been more wrong.

We have spent some 4th of July celebrations praying for our sons who were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. We have watched with great

pride as our daughter-in-laws (one, a veteran) love their soldier-husbands from afar through emails and skyping while meeting the challenges of parenting alone during deployments, training, and numerous calls to duty.

This 4th, our sons are home.

There will be no hula hoop marathons—probably a few hours playing video games. There will, however, be hotdogs and fireworks. There will also be the strong presence of a family of patriots thanking God for freedom realizing its costs at a very personal level.

My 68th July 4th. Wow! What profound experiences. What appreciation for all of it.

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.

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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 month we’ll take a look at WILLS.

4. Do I need to make a new will if I have a will from another state?

1. Do I really need a will

5. When should I change my will?

A will is important because it enables you to determine the way that your assets are distributed, to identify the persons you want to handle the administration of your estate, and to arrange for the care of your loved ones.

2. Who gets my property if I die without a will?

Your property will pass to those persons listed in the Texas Estates Code under the rules of intestacy, primarily your assets will pass to your closet family members. Because of their complexity, I will devote a substantial part of a future article on Texas laws of descent and distribution.

3. Can a will I found on the internet or a computer package be effective?

Texas has very specific language which we include in our wills. For example, we appoint an Independent Executor to handle the administration of an estate. You can also appoint the executor to serve without bond, which can significantly reduce the cost of probate. Our wills also provide for a self-proving affidavit, which makes the proof of your will simpler and less costly. If your computer package will omits these specific requirements, the cost of administration of your estate may be more that it should be.

Because each state has specific requirements to make a will valid, it’s a good idea to have your will reviewed by a Texas attorney. Your will may be effective in Texas, but often out of state wills do not provide for independent administration or have a self-proving affidavit.

Take a look at your will when a significant change occurs in your life, i.e., marriage, divorce, birth, death of a beneficiary or executor, change in your health or the nature of your assets. The age of your will is immaterial if it still does what you want it to.

6. Can I handwrite my own will or make a verbal will?

To be effective in Texas, a handwritten or holographic will must be written entirely in your own handwriting. It does not have to be notarized or witnessed, but it must be signed and dated. While a handwritten will is legal, it’s not recommended because it may not adequately dispose of your property or provide for the proper administration of your estate. A verbal will is not valid in Texas.

7. What are the requirements for a written will?

A written will must be signed, notarized and witnessed by two persons.

The witnesses may not be related to you or named as beneficiaries in your will. To fit the will into our independent administration system and to avoid having the witnesses appear in court when the will is offered for probate, it must have a self-proving affidavit attached at the end of the will stating that the will was executed in

accordance with the solemnities and formalities required by law.

8. Does a will dispose of all of my property?

A will controls the disposition of assets that are titled in your name and for which you have not provided another specific disposition. The law provides several ways you can pass title to your assets, e.g., by will, by contract, by beneficiary designation, by trust, by other legal entities, and by deed. Since a will does not control the disposition of these assets, it is important to coordinate the beneficiary designations of these assets with the beneficiary designations in your will so that when you pass away your property will be distributed to the appropriate party.

9. Can I make a new will at any time?

If you have legal capacity, you can execute a new will. You have legal capacity if you understand the nature and character of your property and know who you want to receive it. You must also be able to use your own independent judgment and not be subject to the undue influence of another person. A new will revokes all earlier wills.

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) 868-8593 or by email at jbbickle@msn.com

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By Mayor Dale Ross tion with a section built by Williamson County, Southwest Bypass will provide a connection from University Avenue to I-35 by way of DB Wood Road and Wolf Ranch Parkway Extension.

The road provides a missing perimeter connection from SE Inner Loop on the southeast side to DB Wood road on the west side. Southwest Bypass is a key segment of the SH 29 loop around the south side of Georgetown.

Gabriel will be 1,550 feet long and 85 feet in height. A second bridge crossing an unnamed tributary will be 945 feet long and 52 feet in height.

Georgetown and Williamson County officials broke ground on June 3 to mark the beginning of the largest transportation project in the city’s history. The Southwest Bypass project is an $18.3 million road that is a key important segment of a loop around the southwest part of the city.

In addition to the City’s 2.3-mile segment, the road will connect with a 1.25-mile segment of Southwest Bypass that will be built by the County from Leander Road to Interstate 35.

In this way, the project involves an important collaboration with Williamson County.

This road will include two 12-foot wide traffic lanes with four-foot shoulders.

The road is the first phase of a plan for a four-lane divided-highway perimeter loop around the city.

Southwest Bypass was one of 20 transportation projects approved by Georgetown voters in May 2015.

The City’s section of Southwest Bypass is challenging because it will cross the South San Gabriel River.

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The start of construction on Southwest Bypass is the result of many people, including members of the Transportation Bond Committee, the

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Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation, the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board, City staff in the Transportation Department, and current and previous City Council members.

Without the strong support of the citizens of Georgetown, who overwhelmingly approved transportation bonds a year ago, this project would not have been possible.

Southwest Bypass is projected to be complete by the end of 2018. When it opens, it will be an important piece of an overall plan to address mobility in the fastest-growing city in the country.

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The Past Is Present

By Mickie Ross

SUMMERTIME Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…or so the story goes. July seems the perfect time to take a look back at the good old days and the summers of our youth.

Boating and swimming were as popular during the early part of the century as they are today. Stories and letters expound the beauty of Katy Lake and Towns Mill Pond, formed by dams on the San Gabriel. Picnicking with friends and wading in the waters were a favorite pastime – until both were devastated by floods in 1908 and 1913.

One of the earliest swimming pools in town was located between the forks of the San Gabriel River that run through town. While some folks remember it still being around in the 1960s, the only photos located so far were much earlier. The improvements of the city pool on Williams Drive highlight the importance of pools, then and now, and the shrieks of children jumping in ring just as loudly.

Blue Hole has been a part of recreation in Georgetown for decades, but tales from the past speak of a different swimming hole. The water was clearly bluer and it was so deep you couldn’t see the bottom. There was a cottonwood tree with a rope swing to jump from. Rites of passage for a young boy in town included swimming across and back and then riding your bike up jail hill to the courthouse.

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Georgetown swimming pool.

Things changed at Blue Hole in the 1930s when Mr. Imhoff, a nearby machinist, helped build the dam across the water that still stands today. Rainfall in the past few years have once again made it a popular place to be during the hot summer months.

Oral histories of Georgetown collected in the 1980s tell about visiting the square on Saturday, and staying

there late into the night. Since farmers and families worked most of the day on Saturdays, it wasn’t until afternoon that they were free to have some fun.

The stores stayed open late, until ten or eleven o’clock. Townspeople would shop and visit, picnicking on the courthouse lawn with sandwiches bought from the shops on the square.

There were men who sold popcorn

and tamales, and the ice cream shop was a popular destination.

People would shop and leave their groceries in a box at the store so they could go to the theater. At one time, there were three different theaters on the square, all with different kinds of shows. Sebe Goodlett’s movie theater showed all the silent films with just the right kind of music played during

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by Sweet Serendipity for an ice cream cone, see a play at The Palace and make a stop to view the new exhibits at The Williamson Museum. With a constant temperature to protect the artifacts, we are the coolest place on the square in more ways than one!

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