My Jarrell Monthly • January 2022

January 2022

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LESSONS IN LOVE at Kids' Zone Learning Center

Pandemic Heroes in the Classroom

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What Redistricting Means for Jarrell

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Healthy Habits in 2022

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PROUDLY ENDORSED BY U.S. Congressman John Carter Texas Senator Charles Schwertner Texas Representative Terry Wilson Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder Jarrell Mayor Larry Bush Jarrell Councilwoman Tanya Clawson Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan

Round Rock Councilman Renee Flores Round Rock Councilman Matt Baker Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell Taylor Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Anderson Taylor City Council Dwayne Ariola Bartlett Mayor Chad Mees Granger Mayor Monia Stojanik

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Thrall Mayor Troy Marx Coupland Mayor Jack Piper Coupland Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Piper Hutto YMCA Board Chair Bryon Borchers Hutto Board of Trustees President Billie Logiuduce Precinct 4 Constable Paul Leal

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Williamson County Resident since 1998 Chief Deputy Treasurer, Williamson County Williamson County Republican Women, President Twenty-Year Teacher, Established Credit Recovery Program in GISD

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Former Assistant to Congressman Carter Volunteer mentor for women in crisis Mother of two, grandmother of four Honor Flight Coordinator

EXPERIENCED, COMPASSIONATE LEADER FAMILY & COMMUNITY FOCUSED My career in public service began many years ago when I worked my way through college managing cases and victim services in the District Attorney’s office. After finishing school, I taught at-risk students for 15 years.

I moved to Washington D.C. ten years ago to be near my new granddaughter and my daughter and son-in-law who were stationed in Norfolk and began a new chapter working on staff for two Congressmen. Over the last decade, I have been successful meeting the fast-paced demands of D.C., as well as in my current role as Williamson County Chief Deputy Treasurer.

I am well prepared and organized, effectively manage a heavy workload, and can work efficiently while handling the stress and pressure of a judicial role. I am compassionate, empathetic, and respect all persons; and I am courteous and patient while maintaining high moral standards and am prepared to make tough decisions. I am committed to the well-being of others and the community.

As your next JP, my vision is to offer financial education, Teen Court, and Juvenile Mentoring programs. I will use my office as a building block to connect juveniles and families in crisis to outreach programs and connect those who want help with resources in the community. I am dedicated to being a mom and grandmother, and am devoted to my faith, to the people of Williamson County, and to the future of Precinct 4.

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FEATURES

INSIDE Sophia

6 FOR THE LOVE OF KIDS Loving, Christ-Centered Education at Kids' Zone

8 EDUCATION

Teaching in a Pandemic

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What Redistricting Means for Jarrell

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SPECIAL SECTION Healthy Habits

Business Profiles • Alternative Health • Organic Food: Benefits & Where to Find It

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76537 LIFE Looking for Church Life?

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AROUND TOWN ESD#5 Is Better Equipped to Save Your Life

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SHELTER STORIES Meet Your New Best Friend in 2022

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT New Granary Sign is a Beacon for Jarrell

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NEW NORMAL Make This Valentine's Day Memorable

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ASK THE EXPERT Winter Preparedness

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NEIGHBOR LEIGH I Resolutely Resolve

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MILESTONES Happy Retirement, Alice Simek

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FOOD Healthy and New in '22

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PARTING SHOT Reading Buddies

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ON THE COVER Miles, Laila, Nounke, Alese, Luke, and Alice can't contain their excitement for another day of learning at Kids' Zone (photos by Christianna Bettis Photography)

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NEW YEAR - NEW PRECINCT A Look At How Redistricting Impacts 76537

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SPECIAL SECTION: HEALTHY HABITS Meet the Businesses Making Your Wellness A Top Priority Six Out-Of-The-Box Ways to Improve Your Health in 2022 Organic Food: Benefits & Where to Find It

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EDITOR'S NOTE | CAMY REYNOLDS

PUBLISHERS

Cathy Payne

Mike Payne

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Ann Marie Kennon

COMMUNITY EDITOR Camy Reynolds Camy is a native Texan and mom of three who has lived in Jarrell since 2009.

She serves her community as a director on the Sonterra MUD Board, is on the board for the Jarrell Education Foundation, on the District and Igo's Educational Improvement Committees, and founded the local Facebook group Mom Tribe Jarrell that has over 1,200 members.

COMMUNITY LIAISON Janet Hage Janet Hage has been part of the Jarrell community for almost 30 years. She has been involved in community fundraisers, campaigns, and committees; volunteered with the JISD school district, and worked for the City of Jarrell for more than seven years. She is a development partner of NW Wilco, LLC and serves on the Jarrell Community Library Board of Directors.

Janet focuses her energy on serving, giving back, and uniting the community in positive ways.

SENIOR WRITER Charlotte Kovalchuk

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ruby Moseley • Cassidie Cox

GRAPHICS & DESIGN Sandra Evans • Ann Marie Kennon CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Todd White SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR • Jenny Campbell ACCOUNT SERVICES • Debbie Tolliver DISTRIBUTION • David Schumacher IT/WEBMASTER • Jesse Payne CONSULTANT • W. Ben Daniel ADVERTISING Jenny Campbell 254-251-9167 (Cell) 512-598-6538 (Direct) jenny@myjarrell.com My Jarrell Monthly is a Fidelis Publishing Group, LLC publication.

Copyright © 2022 All rights reserved. My Jarrell Monthly is published monthly and mailed USPS, free of charge, to homes and businesses in the 76537 zip code. Mail may be sent to My Jarrell, P.O. Box 213, Jarrell, TX 76537.

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Happy New Year! I am excited for 2022 and the opportunity a new year provides to learn, grow, challenge ourselves and celebrate more victories. Most of us begin a new year eager to eat healthier and take better care of ourselves; and our January special section focused on healthy habits, alternative health options, and overall wellness is packed with great ways to do just that!

We experienced rapid growth in our area last year, and this year is projected to be no different. I appreciate Commissioner Russ Boles breaking down what it means for our community, specifically. This growth has created a demand for business expansion and we are thrilled to support Kids' Zone in the opening of their third location in town.

Speaking of growth, you may have noticed the magazine feels thicker. There are so many inspiring people and businesses in Jarrell that we needed more space to tell the stories and share the news happening in the community.

Along with our special focus section, this month we also introduced Milestones to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments within our community.

As we continue to navigate what seems to be our “new normal” we wanted to take a moment to shine a spotlight on our local educators and see how they have adapted their classrooms to continue to reach the needs of their students.

The saying, “It takes a village” couldn’t be more true, so see if there may be an area within our school district you could get plugged in to. A great example of this is the Sun City Kiwanis Club volunteering their time to read in the classrooms and give children the gift of books to have in their homes. Thank you Sun City for investing in our children and their futures!

Congratulations to the winner of our December Holiday word scramble, Jake Luna. We had many correct entries, and look forward to doing another fun contest soon.

No matter where you find yourself, a new year means a new chapter with 365 blank pages waiting to be written. I hope 2022 is your best chapter yet!

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C OMMUNITY PAR TNER S

by Charlotte Kovalchuk • charlotte@myjarrell.com photos by Christianna Bettis Photography

Loving, Christ-Centered Education AT KIDS' ZONE LEARNING CENTERS

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ince taking over leadership of Kids’ Zone Learning Center, Whitney Hicks has striven to follow her mom’s motto, “You must win a child’s heart before you win their mind.” The child care center aims to accomplish that mission through a close-knit family atmosphere and Christ-centered education at every location in Jarrell and Georgetown.

Whitney describes herself as a steward of her parents’ dream of building child care centers throughout her local communities. Donna and Steve Brown opened the first Kids’ Zone in Salado in 2000 and have added three locations along the I-35 corridor in northern Williamson County. Both brought unique skills to the table—Donna, who taught public school for 25 years, cared for the children while Steve added his business know-how.

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SECOND GENERATION Six months after Whitney returned home from college at Texas A&M University, her mom was diagnosed with lung disease pulmonary fibrosis and passed away in 2015. “God brought me back to Central Texas because He knew I would be needed to help with the business,” says Whitney, who now owns Kids' Zone.

the door,” she says. She adds that Kids’ Zone loves more than just the children, “My mission in life is to love my employees and make sure if they’re well-loved, they’ll love the kids we serve as well.”

Almost 90 staff members have joined her in carrying on Donna’s legacy of caring for children in a loving Christian environment.

“Our main goal is that we run these businesses like Mom would,” Whitney says.

That means keeping Kids’ Zone a close-knit family. “We are not a corporate place. We know every single person who walks through

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Alese, Luke, Alice, Ms. Rachel, Miles, Emily, Laila, Nounke

Infants and children up to 12 years old are welcome at the center, which teaches Pre-K through 3rd grade and offers private education as well as an after-school program. Kids’ Zone is Texas Rising Stars certified and teaches FrogStreet, ABC Jesus Loves Me, and ABEKA curricula. The center also prides itself on maintaining a safe environment with coded doors, cleanliness, and trustworthy staff, while tenured teachers ensure consistency for children. “They’re going to see the same face every day,” Whitney says.

To meet the growing demand for child care, Kids’ Zone is opening a new location in Jarrell, with plans for a few more down the road. “Even before County Road 313 was built, Mom and Dad had a vision that Jarrell had a need. With the rapid growth of Jarrell, we want to continue to fulfill that need of offering Christian-based, great child care,” Whitney says. "As we continue to grow, we will always remember the importance to offer the individualized environment."

E V E R YO N E I S FA M I LY W H E N T H E Y WA L K I N TO K I D S ' ZO N E !

WHITNEY HICKS, OWNER Emily & Laila

512.746.2333 • KidsZoneLearningCenter.org The new Jarrell location is open at 107 S. 7th Street by Dollar General.

Families and community members may visit the center during OPEN HOUSE 6pm - 7:30pm January 11.

Jarrell: 104 Copper Lane, 512-746-2333 Jarrell West: 105 Western Sky Trail, 512-598-3900 Jarrell Downtown: 107 S. 7th Street, 512-746-4144 Georgetown: 4802 Moreland Drive, 512-868-8300 Kiera J A N UA R Y 2 0 2 2  M Y J A R R E L L M O N T H LY

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by Ann Marie Kennon • annmarie@myjarrell.com

Teaching in a Pandemic JISD Needs Your Help

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t’s been more than two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In that time, two new school years have begun and the impact of the pandemic continues.

My Jarrell Monthly reached out to JISD to learn and share some of the ways our community can help and support the needs in our schools.

A NEW NORMAL Today, even without the double duty of online learning, teachers and staff continue to juggle supplemental roles and responsibilities unforeseen in a pre-pandemic world.

All over Texas, as pandemic conditions persist, teachers, principals, and staff are greeting students in the drop-off line, filling in as crossing guards and cafeteria attendants, or even staying late to provide custodial support, in addition to daily classroom sanitizing.

IN THE CLASSROOM While many in the district are graciously wearing multiple hats to help each other, JISD is calling for more substitutes to alleviate the burden on these pandemic heroes. Ryan Copeland teaches 2nd grade at Igo Elementary and explained, "It's hard to take off, even if I'm sick because of coverage. Unless there is an emergency or I am extremely sick and I know I can't work, I will not take time off."

Charlotte Mendoza teaches 6th and 7th grade PowerMath at Jarrell Middle School; "Our district, like many others, is short on subs and we are having to cover more often. This is no fault of administration or our school,

it's just the way it is at the moment. It has always been customary, when we are short-staffed, we help each other out by covering duty, or even classes if needed. The only change this year is that we are doing this more often."

Every district needs plenty of substitutes for sick days or when compliance obligations draw teachers out of the classroom for professional learning. This is required for all teachers to maintain their certifications. Instruction takes place during the school day because it is not reasonable to schedule outside of work hours or on weekends, but it does require teachers to be outside of their classrooms.

KIDS NEED OUR HELP One middle school teacher says "This year has been the hardest of the pandemic," explaining the fact that students haven't been in a school setting in two years is reflected in their performance academically and socially.

Behavior problems, unwillingness to complete simple tasks, and a focus on social media and peers over academic accomplishment are among the biggest issues, making it "extremely hard for teachers to remain encouraged."

Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks added, "Students are learning how to socialize with one another again, stick to study schedules, and how to work through their feelings of being distanced from family and friends. This, coupled with the academic struggles of missing more than a year and a half of in-person school, creates significant challenges for staff and students."

To address some of these challenges, middle school teacher Jasmine Vasquez suggested, "Parents can help

SUB FOR US Serve JISD schools Meaningful and impactful way to meet people and help students Flexible schedule; choose the days you'd like to work 8

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us tremendously by encouraging their children; enforce reading and homework times, which can help students become more successful in school. Readers can volunteer for our PTO which helps the school, teachers, and students. Reading teachers on campus can also benefit from donated, school- and age-appropriate books for their classroom libraries."

SUBSTITUTES "We've all heard the struggles businesses are having finding employees," Dr. Hicks said, "Jarrell ISD is no different. There is a shortage of substitutes, bus drivers, teachers, etc.

If you are looking to make a positive difference in the lives of kids, we are hiring. More than ever before there is a need to provide patience, grace, and understanding to what our

RESOURCES Involvement Opportunities

Mentor or Volunteer

students and staff are encountering as a result of being isolated for over a year and a half."

Recruitment and outreach includes retired people, former teachers, or stay-at-home moms looking for opportunities to spend the day and engage meaningfully with students.

The job is flexible and a great opportunity to have a positive impact.

No special qualifications are required—applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and pass a background check with fingerprints.

Assignments vary and those who are called can accept or deny a job based on their needs and schedule.

For those not able to help in the classroom, Alyssa Stephenson, 5th grade teacher at Igo Elementary said, "The community can help by donating supplies for activities or incentives, or by donating their time.

Some teachers could use a volunteer to help tear out workbook pages or cut something for an activity. Maybe a volunteer could take over lunch or recess duty to allow the grade level team time to plan all together."

Igo's Ryan Copeland similarly suggested parents can "volunteer to help with small classroom things such as cutting things out, helping prepare items for classes, or providing supplies."

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KEY TAKEAWAY Most educators agree the longer children are consistently in school, the better things will become.

Substitute teacher pay starts at $90 per day and long-term pay begins after ten days.

Dr. Hicks summed up what many are thinking; "Our staff are true heroes in the lives of our students. They provide day-to-day support, encouragement, and knowledge FOR YOU • OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THEM to help our students achieve success. We are continuing to District Educational Social-Emotional Dads on Duty Improvement Cte Learning strengthen our professional Program Contact learning communities where Jarrell teachers have time during the Middle School, school day to plan, discuss, and Jarrell Elementary, design lessons collaboratively. and Igo Elementary With our students back in person, we thought this year would Parent Teacher be back to a somewhat normal ISD Counseling Ed. Foundation Organizations (PTO) school year. What this year has Contact Jarrell proven is how much and how ofMiddle School, ten we need to say Thank You to Jarrell Elementary, our staff for what they do every and Igo Elementary day­—Thank you!"

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As your next Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, I am committed to restoring trust of the citizens and agency partners. I will reopen the JP4 doors to the public and be accessible to those who need responses from the court, and be timely and efficient in court processes.

I am ready to lead the JP4 office through the challenges our county will face during the upcoming period of substantial growth.

My decades of broad range, practical court experience, education in law and public administration, and certiications applicable to the justice court make me uniquely and speciically qualiied for the office of the Justice of the Peace.

I hope to have your vote on March 1, 2022!

Early Voting February 14-25 Election Day Tuesday, March 1, 2022

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by Ann Marie Kennon • annmarie@myjarrell.com maps courtesy Wilco.org/elections

What Redistricting Means for Jarrell

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s the State approved its redistricting maps, Williamson County Commissioners Court was able to complete a new redistricting map for Justices of the Peace, Constables, and Commissioners precincts. Following state law, Counties are also required to review the new census data every ten years to ensure their populations are also evenly distributed. Precincts are drawn only according to civilian numbers, and do not take into account the number of registered voters in each.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey explained the changes in precinct assignments and why parts of 76537 were moved from Precinct 3 to 4, “In the past decade, Williamson County’s growth (44%) has been predominately focused on the west side of the county. Precincts 2 and 3 were over the population target, while Precincts 1 and 4 needed more residents to make them as even as possible."

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to adjust to changes in population. This year, prior to the State vote, they had many data points but had to wait to see where the new State lines would be. With a lot of hard work, they were able to complete the work in just two weeks, and allowed a full week of public comment.

At the end of the day, they met the deadline and the maps were done well.”

County Judge Bill Gravell commented that public feedback was largely positive as well. “The public was encouraged to comment on the proposed map at Wilco. org; 102 people supported it, 24 opposed it, and 13 had questions. I am pleased to say, no elected officials were kidnapped or drawn out of their current precinct.

I believe this process was incredibly fair, given the time constraints to complete the work.”

NEW BOUNDARIES Precinct lines at the county level may appear to be irregularly shaped. However, with an overlay of the four statewide maps, they are in close alignment with House, Senate, and Federal boundaries. All maps combine to ensure citizen counts are evenly distributed and in alignment with census blocks.

G O VE RNME NT THE 2020 U.S. CENSUS SHOWED THE COUNTY’S POPULATION TO BE 609,017. THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDISTRICTING IS TO ALLOCATE 25 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION IN EACH OF THE COUNTY’S FOUR PRECINCTS WITH THE SAME "IDEAL" TARGET OF 152,254, PLUS OR MINUS 5 PERCENT (7,613 PEOPLE). will be created for Precinct 4 offices. Armbruster added, "Nothing has changed with regard to where people vote. All voters still have the opportunity to vote at any polling place in the county. For judicial matters, citizens will pay motor vehicle tickets in the precinct where they are issued or filed, and drivers should ask officers for that location. Evictions and other Justice of the Peace matters are adjudicated according to residence only."

KEY TAKEAWAY Changes in Williamson County start with the U.S. Congress. While, previously, the county was wholly within Congressional District 31, it is now divided—in different measures—among four members of Congress. This means Williamson County will have four voices on the Hill rather than one. As well, having 100 percent of Texas House District 20 will allow Representative Wilson to prioritize Williamson County concerns at the State level.

Armbruster said, “Our current representatives are doing a great job at the Capitol, but if our residents can get two Senators and four Congressmen all working on the same issues for Central Texas, it will be easier for them to get concerns addressed and problems solved.”

FOR 76537 RESIDENTS As of January 1, 2022, all residences of Jarrell and Sonterra (except for a small section including Spears Ranch Road and rural areas northwest) are in County Precinct 4 and subject to those elected officials. As well, voter ballots for 2022 primary and general elections

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Commissioner Russ Boles Commissioner Boles has a background in economic development and is looking forward to working with regular partners like the Brazos River Authority to facilitate infrastructure and water options for Jarrell. "It's about more than water," he said. "I want to make sure communities like Jarrell have water for growth and fireflow for safety, which will bring new business. There is no quality of life without a job, so I will be looking to see what kinds of economic opportunities are available for Jarrell to produce local jobs. I want people to live and work in Jarrell and any time I have an opportunity to facilitate that, I believe it is key to do so."

While the process and changes may seem overwhelming, residents need not be concerned about researching new information. All registered voters will receive notification in the mail from the Williamson County Elections Department regarding changes in their voter and county precincts. Armbruster explained, “Everyone will receive a new voter registration card in the mail. I encourage everyone to pay close attention for new information; which are your representatives in Congress, Commissioners, etc., and drilling down to Voter Precinct Representative.”

PRECINCT 4 LEADERSHIP Commissioner Russ Boles 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd, Unit 1300 • Round Rock (512) 943-3761 • russ.boles@wilco.org Justice of the Peace Stacey Hackenberg 211 W 6th St. • Taylor • (512) 352-4155 Constable Paul Leal 412 Vance Street, Suite 3 • Taylor Taylor: (512) 352-4181 • Metro: (512) 238-2181

Commissioner Boles also places great priority on kids and education. "Safety is very important to me. With growth we must have safe neighborhoods and since taking office, I've worked to increase the Sheriff's budget by $10 million and added 15 officers. I am against radical defunding and am constantly working to make sure every department has the right resources. As well, I believe the backbone of every great district is its ISD and I will work to make sure Jarrell's is and remains strong."

He added, "Precinct 4 is now very large and consists of many communities. In terms of constituent services, while each Justice of the Peace manages his or her own office, if JP4 should request it, I will find the money to facilitate a satellite JP court and office to provide services locally one day per week."

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ammy Stewart has seen many stories of healing thanks to cellular detox, a holistic treatment that targets the root cause of an illness instead of just the symptoms.

“At the cellular level, toxins cause inflammation; the leading cause of 90 percent of degenerative conditions,” she says. “We go to a doctor and the only tools are drugs or surgery, which typically do not remove the cause of the problem.”

Tammy became frustrated when her family began having health problems and their doctor simply prescribed pills. She embarked on a healing quest and discovered cellular detox, which removes toxins from cells through a cellular healing diet, exercise, elimination of household toxins, and safe, effective removal of toxins that have been held in the cells since conception. When Tammy uncovered hidden health culprits her family's need soon turned into a calling. “I could have said ‘I’m done. I fixed my family,’ but I really just believed God called me to share that with other people.”

She is part of Dr. Dan Pompa's Health Centers of the Future platinum group of practitioners and adheres to his slogan, “Fix the cell to get well.” Tammy says, “We believe God designed the body to heal. When the interference of toxicity and poor nutrition is removed and you give the body what it needs, you can achieve true cellular health.”

Health for a Purpose teaches clients all over the world how to detoxify through self-guided programs and custom coaching to address chronic illnesses. Tammy’s office offers a stem cell machine for pain reduction and improved blood supply as well as a hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment, among other on-site therapies.

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While other natural health practitioners also focus on root causes of a problem, Health for a Purpose goes a step further. “Very rarely do you find one who asks, ‘Is there mold in your house? Is there lead in your body?’ A lot of them are getting into cell inflammation but not going all the way upstream to see what toxin is causing that inflammation. We go all the way upstream and remove the cause,” Tammy says.

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ou have a financial planner, a personal assistant, and even a personal trainer but, if your goal is "quality of life," do you have a health coach yet?

SOLUTIONS How often have you been to doctor after doctor with concerns about general symptoms? You explain you're not sick but are experiencing stress, fatigue, or digestion difficulties, which might point to any one of a host of health concerns.

Now, Flourish Nutritional Therapy & Health Coaching may have answers.

Owner Heather Hanson is a local Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach working to get to the root cause of those symptoms. As an RMA, who has also been let down by traditional medicine, Heather is eager to help clients figure out the reason for their diminished quality of life, then create a plan of action.

"I love empowering people to take back their health," she says.

"As a nurse, I saw people in their 30s blaming their lack of wellness on getting old. Those things are not normal at that age and I was frustrated to see them given a bunch of medicine and still not feel well."

" H U M A N S A R E N OT MEDICINED E F I C I E N T. W E D O N ' T N E E D TO B E ON SO MANY PHARMACEUTICALS TO B E H E A LT H Y." Heather's process begins with a free 15-minute evaluation.

"I get a full history, literally," she says. "I ask about a client's life since birth and pull clues together to see what might have gone awry, and when, in his or her health life. Then we figure out what we need to do, together, to be well."

GETTING BACK TO WELLNESS Heather's methods focus on teaching clients the magic—how to eat and exercise, restore digestion absorption, reduce the impact of stress, and increase things that make the body work effectively, like sleep, exercise, and hydration. "The human body is complicated, so I determine what is going on for each client, what he or she needs to become well, and create a plan based on that need."

She acknowledges and understands that not everyone is ready for immense change; "It's not about

"I want to connect with people, create a plan for healing, and give them hope." never having chocolate cake again.

We can take baby steps because each plan must be something the client will sustain long-term."

She also believes strongly in holistic gut health and provides advanced testing for mold exposure, stool sampling (to study metabolism and microbe balance), and food sensitivity.

TRANSFORMATION Heather typically works with clients from three months to one year, and makes herself available to them as often as they feel comfortable.

"I get my clients on a good roll and help as much as they need to figure out their plans. I understand the frustration of people who are not feeling well, and I always provide the care I, too, wish I could get at the doctor's office."

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t RR Dentistry, you’re one of the family. “It’s not a dental clinic with the sliding glass door where people don’t know your name,” Dr. Ryan Roberson says. “We treat everyone as a whole human being, and even call our waiting room a ‘Receiving Room’ because we would never make our family wait to see us. Our objective is to see our patients at their reserved appointment time,” says Dr. Roberson.

“Treat everyone like family” was Dr. Bart Smith’s motto when he opened the practice in 1997. He was originally drawn to Georgetown’s small-town feel, but stayed thanks to parallel growth of the area and his practice.

Others have since joined him in his mission to provide holistic, compassionate care, including current owners Dr. Ryan Roberson and Dr. Cory Roach, and Dr. Chad Abrams, who came on board in July.

THE DIFFERENCE RR Dentistry combines a state-of-the-art dental office with Texas hospitality. Doctors and staff provide a warm welcome to patients, cutting-edge technology, and ever-improving dental expertise in the evolving areas of health care. Their approach is proactive and holistic, going beyond just solving problems in a patient’s mouth to improving overall health and staying ahead of the problems. “We don’t want to do Band-Aid fixes,” Dr. Roach says. “If we can get to the root of the problem and keep your mouth healthy and well, you’ll have a healthier and happier life.”

Dr. Roberson adds, “The mouth and surrounding structures are a doorway to the body where food, liquids, and air are responsible for sustaining and optimizing a healthy life. There is a huge correlation to the structure and function of the mouth and jaws to overall health, quality sleep, and optimal nutrition, which directly impact one's life and how we experience life on a daily basis."

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SERVICES Full spectrum of general and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontic treatment, and periodontal care Implant restorations to replace teeth CEREC-same day crowns Air abrasion and laser dentistry, a less-invasive alternative to drilling cavities Cone beam 3D imaging, which identifies pain at the source and provides vital information for root canals, extractions, dental implants, and airway management Dental microscopy; care with a microscope Laser therapy, used in oral care, gum disease, tooth repair, air way health, and pain relieving treatments Dental sleep medicine treatment options that use a variety of oral appliances and laser therapies to treat snoring and sleep apnea When it comes to the future of RR Dentistry, Dr. Roach says, “We’re growing as the area is growing.” To meet demand, RR Dentistry is building a new office that will allow for more comfort and conveniences for patients, earlier scheduling, and more patient openings. It will also provide room for additional technology and advancements as they come along. Dr. Roach says, “We want to keep serving the people of Williamson County and deliver an exceptional experience, which has been the expected outcome for the last 25 years.”

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ometimes, health issues don't have simple answers. We usually go to a primary care physician with symptoms, then follow their advice and direction. But, where can we go for more solutions or help give us the relief that sometimes eludes us?

That's where alternative medicine can be considered.

Alternative medicine may be called non-traditional or non-conventional. Conventional is a more accurate term because some non-traditional therapies have been used traditionally by indigenous or ancient cultures for centuries. Alternative methods are also referred to as "complementary" or "integrative" because these therapies can be used in tandem with conventional treatments. There is much that conventional and non-conventional approaches can gain from each other.

CHIROPRACTIC A well-known approach to health is Chiropractic care, which involves adjusting the spine to bring the vertebrae back into normal alignment to relieve pressure or pain in attached nerves. Chiropractors ensure the muscles surrounding the joints are working properly and can also treat arthritic joint functioning.

Recommended at any age, including newborns, total treatment can include spinal rejuvenation, cold laser therapy, decompression, and heat. These therapies may reduce nerve damage, improve vital functions of the

nervous system, and increase the ability to move without pain.

Chiropractic care focuses on sciatica, neck and back pain, headaches, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Individuals who should not seek chiropractic care are those with osteoporosis, bone cancer, bone and marrow diseases, and those with broken bones.

ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture, a component of traditional Chinese medicine, is becoming more accepted in Western culture. This ancient practice involves inserting fine needles into the skin where "energy points" and meridians regulate specific body functions. It is most commonly used to reduce pain, stimulate the nervous and immune systems, and improve overall health. It may ease digestive and sleep problems and allergies, increase energy, and help couples struggling with infertility.

Recent scientific studies show acupuncture may even aid in language and memory retention in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients. 

*The content in this article is for informational or educational purposes only, and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals.

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ed for people with low energy, allergies, aches and pains, and digestive issues. Most people mix a powder form in water or juice. Chlorella also comes in tablet form.

JUICING fresh fruits and vegetables may yield similarly high levels of vitamins and minerals, but for high protein content, algae and kelp substances are the clear winners.

One 77-year old male patient compared his experience with conventional medicine and acupuncture as an alternative means to find relief of chronic leg pain caused by surgical scar tissue, which worsened at night.

After one month's time in treatment he was delighted to note a positive change. "I didn't want another surgery, so I saw three different specialists over two years. They prescribed pain relievers, physical therapy, and even shoe inserts. It wasn't until I tried acupuncture that I had a drastic reduction in pain. Now I sleep pain-free all night."

Few risks exist with acupuncture, but a patient may sometimes have some pain and/or bleeding at the insertion site. And there's an inherent risk of infection.

Some patients report feeling drowsy after treatment. It's important to note that acupuncture isn't recommended for anyone with bleeding disorders.

Adding these foods to your diet may boost the immune system and lower cholesterol, lower the risk of heart problems and high blood pressure, and perhaps prevent cancers and diabetes. Chlorophyll is part of these green foods, which detoxifies the liver of heavy metal poisoning. The drink fills the stomach, reducing hunger, thereby helping with weight loss.

One long-time BARLEY GRASS devotee explained how it helped her 84-year old mother whose doctor presumed she might live just a few more weeks due to malnutrition and lupus. "Mom looked so shriveled and fragile. Since she couldn't eat regular meals, I put a small amount under her tongue each day. Three weeks later, she could walk half a mile. She started volunteering because she had too much energy to stay home."

Barley grass is not recommended for people with allergies to barley or grasses and can be risky for those with celiac disease or phenylketonuria.

SUPERFOODS The high vitamin and mineral content found in superfoods can help the body fight disease and improve wellness. When incorporated into a well-balanced diet, these foods can promote heart health, weight loss, improve energy levels and even reduce the effects of aging.

Superfoods include barley grass, spirulina, and chlorella, which contain high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and antioxidants, plus they are rich in non-animal protein.

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CRYOTHERAPY Cryotherapy is the modern take on the ice bath.

Called the "icebox difference," the process involves exposing the whole body to nitrogen-cooled air for three to four minutes. Coaching and soft music help to cope with mild discomfort. Exposure to very low temperatures elevates the body's metabolism and immune system

Nutritional counseling is a process by which a health professional with special training in nutrition helps people make healthy choices and form healthy habits.

The goal of nutritional counseling is to help patients stay healthy, fight infections, and prevent the recurrence of disease.

In Georgetown, N4H Research uses a unique approach that combines medical history, labs, dietary habits, and personal goals to provide holistic healthcare. Dr. Glen Luepnitz, who has a Ph.D. in Nutritional Counseling believes, in some cases, genetic (DNA) predispositions play an important role in the client’s plan of action.

He is also a Diplomat in Pastoral Medical Counseling and says, "My goal is to educate patients, so they feel comfortable with their medical decisions. I address their concerns with nutritional advice, a personalized supplement protocol, and a full review of their medical history and recent lab results. Together we decide on a preventive care plan, which may include supplements, exercise, diet, and other options."

This type of therapy assists clients with many health concerns including, but not limited to, digestive issues, autoimmune diseases, mental health conditions, and inflammation. Specifically, Dr. Luepnitz also specializes in counseling cancer patients and athletes.

and increases energy, aiding weight loss. It addresses muscle and joint pain, arthritis, the healing of wounds such as post-surgical incisions. Mood improvements can stem from the release of endorphins and natural adrenaline. Because of a metabolic boost, improved blood flow can give the skin a younger appearance.

The main risk is possible skin irritation. Pregnant women and people with heart problems, high blood pressure, or neuropathy shouldn't try cryotherapy.

STRETCH THERAPY The average person sits for anywhere between six to eight hours every day, which adds up over time. Stretch practitioners help clients with assisted, dynamic stretching exercises using straps and stabilized tables or surfaces. Just like gym trainers, stretching practitioners ensure every muscle and joint of the body is healthy, relaxed, free from pain and stress.

Developed in 1999 by Jorden Gold, practitioner-assisted stretching re-establishes a per-

son's ideal resting muscle tone. Jorden was encouraged to switch from training to stretching by the results he saw in his professional athletes, and he developed a proprietary methodology and table.

Stretch methods address muscle imbalances, joint stiffness, and sleep problems but also improve circulation and can also heal joint ailments like arthritis. Regular stretching may improve overall health by reducing stress and muscle tension and gradually increasing the range of motion in joints. It is also known to boost athletic performance significantly.

The process begins with clients lying down on a cushioned stretching table, while a trained practitioner positions, stabilizes, and isolates muscles. Clients relax while the professional isolates problems and holds the poses.

The risk with stretching is having it done by someone who is not trained correctly in dynamic stretching techniques. This approach is not recommended for those with osteoporosis or hypermobility (extreme flexibility).

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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

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by Ann Marie Kennon • annmarie@myjarrell.com

Organic Food

Benefits • Where to Find It

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he term “organic” refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. In the United States, the law requires produce to be grown and harvested without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms.

Organic livestock bred for meat, eggs, and dairy products are raised in living conditions accommodating their natural behaviors (e.g., grazing on pasture) and fed organic feed and forage. Farmers and ranchers may not administer antibiotics, growth hormones, or any animal by-products.

Research has concluded, for most products, there is no significant difference in the nutrition between conventional and organic food.1 A 2016 European study did show levels of certain nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, were up to 50 percent higher in organic meat and milk than in conventionally raised versions. It follows, for the most part, the goodness is not what is in the food but what is not.

Organic produce does not have preservatives so it is sold fresher, often from nearby farms to guarantee viability. Experts recommend researching and buying in season; products are cheapest and freshest when they are at peak ripeness.

All farming, by necessity, incorporates pesticides.

The difference, for organic produce, is the pesticides' origin—organic pesticides are derived from natural sources. These natural sources are usually plants, as is the case with pyrethrum (pyrethins), rotenone or ryania (botanical insecticides), or minerals, such as boric acid, cryolite, or diatomaceous earth.

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Studies have shown a primarily organic diet may provide the following benefits.

It gives children a lower risk of eczema and allergies.

For all ages, higher levels of antioxidants found in certain organic foods can help strengthen immune systems and contribute to better overall health.

The reduction in the amount of pesticides in organic foods may also be good for healthier, clearer skin.2

WHERE TO BUY Visit The Wilco Farmers Market in Sun City (2 Texas Drive) Tuesdays 9am–12noon.

The Wolf Ranch Farmers Market is every Saturday, 9am–1pm in the parking lot of the Wolf Ranch Shopping Center.

Buffalo Farmers Market is open every Saturday (9am to 1pm) 974 S. Patterson Ave. • Florence Golden Drops of Texas Farmers Market • Saturdays 10am to 2pm at 2155 Texas HWY138 • Florence These fruits and vegetables have the highest pesticide levels3, so are best to buy organic: � Apples

� Celery

� Cucumbers

� Potatoes

� Grapes

� Kale/Collard Greens

� Spinach

� Peaches

� Cherry Tomatoes

� Strawberries � Hot Peppers � Summer Squash � Sweet Bell Peppers

� Nectarines (imported)

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Geared for the Biker Community Open Road Biker Church Welcomes All

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xcept for some leather jackets and a horse trough that serves as a baptismal, Open Road Biker Church, at its heart, is not that different from other churches. “Every church is made of broken people. We are no different,” Pastor Butch Horton says.

Reaching out to the broken has been his goal since 2009, when the Baptist General Convention of Texas asked him to start a non-traditional church in the area. At the time, Butch had just finished serving as a youth pastor at Crestview Baptist Church and believed God was leading him to start a church for bikers like himself who might feel uncomfortable bringing their tattoos, leather jackets, and checkered pasts into a traditional house of worship.

The first biker church in Georgetown, Open Road Biker Church began at a coffee shop, quickly outgrowing the spot and moving around town to the VFW Hall, Community Center, and library before settling at its current location off I-35. In the last 12 years, Butch has enjoyed seeing more than 400 people come to Christ, especially

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While bikers are welcome, Butch emphasizes that you do not have to be a biker to attend Open Road Biker Church. “We have business professionals from well-known companies and people from all walks of life attending our church. We invite everyone to discover whether non-traditional, relaxed, and family friendly might just be their kind of church."

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Ministries available for people of all ages, including guys’ steak nights and prayer breakfasts, quarterly events for children,youth, and women, as well as monthly rides for bikers.

That’s his goal for every person who walks through the church’s doors. “We always tell everybody, ‘Welcome home.’ Our goal is that people would come in and just feel like they can be themselves and not have to hide.”

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one biker he has never forgotten. After church one Sunday, Butch listened as the man shared his story. “He said, ‘You don’t understand. God will never forgive me for what I’ve done.’ ” Shortly afterwards, he became a Christian. “He felt at home,” Butch explains.

Heading North: Take exit 268

Heading South: Take exit 271

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hether you're new to the Jarrell area, looking for your first or your tenth church, here are some thoughts on how to pursue that goal.

Consider what you believe and research the doctrinal beliefs of a church you are considering for membership.

Ask yourself what type of service is most comfortable; e.g., formal liturgy or informal come-as-you-are atmosphere. Do you prefer contemporary or traditional music?

Think about whether the service location and time will consistently work for you and your family.

Look at the programs and/or ministries a church offers within and as outreach.

Get a good idea of the size of the church. A small church may be much more intimate and well connected, and a larger church may provide more opportunities for service, education, and missions.

Church Life?

LOCAL CHURCHES � Upwards Church • 1460 CR 313 Upwards.church � Wayfinder Church • 508 N. 5th St Wayfindersjarrell.church � Jarrell United Methodist Church 404 N. 1st St • JarrellUMC.org � The Potter's House • 301 W Ave H Jarrell.church � Faith Summit Church •150 W FM487 Facebook/FaithSummitChurchJarrell � New Hope Baptist Church 1700 CR 305 NewHopeBaptistJarrell.org � Open Road Biker Church 8420 N IH-35 • Georgetown MyBikerChurch.com � First Baptist Church 110 W Avenue G • 512-746-2092 � Holy Land Worship • 611 FM 487 holylandworshipcenter@yahoo.com � Pentecostal Lighthouse Church 346 Park Meadow Drive PentecostalsOfJarrell.com

If you have the opportunity, speak to leaders and members in the church. Ask what drew them and keeps them in that church.

� Holy Trinity Catholic Church 8626 FM 1105 HolyTrinityOfCornhill.org

Make a list of the important things you hope to experience at a church and visit at least three times. Consider whether you feel welcome, encouraged, and some measure of fellowship with people you meet.

Remember, as you look for a new church home, it's likely that no church will feel exactly the same as your old one.

But also remember that the new right church for you will offer new opportunities for growth and spiritual discovery.

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� Zion Lutheran Church 6001 FM 1105 • Georgetown ZionWalburg.org � St. Peter Lutheran Church 2929 FM 972 • Walburg StPeterWalburg.org � Templo de Gracia • 712 1st Street

� Cursillos de Cristiandad Center 200 FM 487

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Automated Life-saving

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ardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has been proven to be a life-saving response to acute circulatory arrest. We have all seen, and perhaps even been trained to perform CPR and know it can be a lengthy and exhausting effort for first responders or caregivers who provide it.

HOW IT WORKS CPR works by creating a positive pressure on the chest (push), which pushes blood out from the heart to the body, then negative pressure (release) pulls new blood into the lower chambers, creating a preload.

One of the critical differences with the LUCAS device is an integrated suction cup affixed to the patient's chest. A common problem during manual CPR is that the chest does not always fully recoil because of an increase in chest wall compliance; i.e., the rib cage softens. Unlike manual compression, One result of that focus which only removes downis the LUCAS™ Chest ward pressure, the suction Compression System; a assists the decompression Firefighter Andrew Allison demonstrates the Lucas Device battery-powered device phase by pulling the chest that performs automated back to the neutral position and maximizing the pressure chest compressions during CPR, and the first responders difference with every repetition. at Williamson County ESD #5 in Jarrell now have it. FireOver time, while reporting consistent rates of survival, experts agree it can be difficult to train precisely and also for responders to maintain steady compressions for a very long time.

As a result, there has been great focus on automating the process.

fighter Andrew Allison provided a quick overview of the device and its benefits before the station alert sounded and he and his colleagues rushed out to help a neighbor.

THE BENEFITS Andrew says the device is an important tool and support measure when responders are alone on scene, or have already performed compressions for 10-20 minutes and extreme fatigue becomes a concern. He says, "The device is only used on adults and is measured for each patient. It is used only when the patient is not awake or conscious with no respirations or cardiac output."

"In addition to mitigating fatigue," he adds, "once the patient is fitted, paramedics are freed up to do a more extensive assessment of and possibly treat injuries while compressions continue."

KEY TAKEAWAYS Aside from being immune to fatigue, the device provides consistency of compression depth and rate, particularly in the back of an ambulance where standing and performing CPR in a moving vehicle is extremely dangerous. As well, because it does not require the responder to maintain contact, the risk health to care providers being exposed to airborne virus particles is much smaller.

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2021 Tails from the WCRAS

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he Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter had another great year of life saving. Overall, the shelter took in almost 7,000 dogs, cats, parakeets, guinea pigs, lizards, rabbits, mice, hens, and roosters. Most of these were, of course, dogs and cats—2,819 and 3,872 respectively—taken in as of mid-December.

Despite having to close for eight days in February, this year has been another filled with many successes.

The positive outcomes—pets returned to their homes, adopted, or transferred to other agencies or areas of the country—are just as impressive. There were 1,426 dogs and 2,674 cats adopted into loving new homes, plus 825 pets were reunited with their families. Thanks to a new part-time employee spending much of her time posting to lost and found pet pages on social media, WCRAS celebrated an increase of almost 20 percent in reunions... that’s an awful lot of tail wags, slobbery kisses, purrs, and kitty biscuits happening all over Williamson County, Central Texas, and other parts of the state.

VOLUNTEER THANKS The off-site team, a group of volunteers helps tackle kitten season each year by coordinating the placement of the hundreds of kittens, plus cats, in need of homes into off-site partner stores for adoption. This task is a logistical feat that takes a lot of communication and organization.

This year, so far, the off-site team has been responsible for 389 cats and kittens finding forever homes. WCRAS is

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also grateful to partner stores and their off-site cat adoption team for their dedication.

The transport program is just as vital to the dogs’ positive outcomes as off-site is to the cats. Many areas of the country have few adoptable dogs, so our donation-based transport program sends dogs to those areas for adoption. The program has been a huge success, helping 438 dogs begin exciting new adventures.

FOSTER FRIENDS The foster program is an essential ingredient to the shelter's life-saving mission. Fosters provide extra space to house dogs and cats who come to the shelter.

Fosters, as individuals, step up and make it possible for us to continue to meet the needs of each and every animal when: the facility is over capacity puppies or kittens are on the way or in need of a safe place to grow and learn dogs or cats need to heal from an illness or injury.

In 2021, the community took in an incredible 2,394 foster pets—even a duck and a lizard!

Every year the community steps up to support the efforts of the WCRAS staff, volunteers, and fosters. Adoptions, donations, social media shares and comments, volunteering and fostering add up to another year of life-saving and an incredible 94 percent save rate.

Scan the code above to learn more about how you can help continue the foster mission in 2022.

Special note: The Shelter is currently experiencing staffing shortages and needs your help. If you enjoy working with animals, you can join their outstanding team?

Go to Wilco.org/jobs to apply.

Or take advantage of their many volunteer opportunity spots. Click the code to get started today...

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Pets of the Month DALI, 11 YEARS OLD, 66 POUNDS, MALE Dali, with his classy white gloved paws and endearing brown eyes, has been aged to perfection! A staff and volunteer favorite, Dali gets to enjoy many perks here, but he's aching to make that connection with a new family to call his own. Dali is definitely a people person, preferring to live life in an exclusive relationship with you.

He is a couch potato, laid-back and content to relax while you do whatever you like. This handsome fellow and gentle boy is house-trained, easy to take for walks, he's smart, but more than anything, he is loyal and loving. His Adoption Angel believes he's the goodest boy and paid his adoption fee, so all he needs now is for you to come meet him. Email adoption@wilco.org to set up a priority-service appointment and come see why he's won over everyone he's met.

EMILY, 5 YEARS OLD, 10 POUNDS, FEMALE Meet sweetand-spicy Emily!

Emily is a gorgeous gal that came into the shelter as a stray and she's searching for a cat-savvy family. Emily enjoys receiving attention, but only on her own terms and she will let you know when she's done. She'd love a home with her very own safe space to enjoy a comfy nap. Are you that cat-savvy family that would like to add Emily to your crew? Email adoption@ wilco.org to set up a time to meet her today.

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by Charlotte Kovalchuk • charlotte@myjarrell.com

A Beacon for The Granary and Jarrell Jarrell EDC Funds New Sign for Food Truck Park

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new sign at The Granary is shining a spotlight on Jarrell's community gathering place, as well as the City of Jarrell, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Jarrell Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

Cari Springfield, who owns The Granary with her husband Lynn and friends Misty and Scott Murrah, describes the sign as big, beautiful, and LED backlit. “We’re hard to miss from the interstate,” she says. They are grateful to Jarrell EDC Executive Director Mary Poché, who guided them through the grant application process and helped them present the need to the City Council for a sign that would draw people not only to The Granary, but to Jarrell. “The City has been extremely supportive and accommodating,” Lynn says. “We couldn’t ask for a better place for The Granary to call home.”

The Jarrell EDC is able and entitled to use sales tax revenue to fund projects that promote tourism and musical entertainment events in the city. The EDC and City Council agreed The Granary sign—a grain silo top that

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Mary says speaks to Jarrell’s agricultural roots—would be a consistent measure toward that goal. “They felt the character, positioning to the service road and I-35, as well as the overall look of the sign was a great beacon for Jarrell to help promote tourism,” Mary says. “People love to congregate in outdoor spaces and relax. This can be done at The Granary all year since they have tenting, walls, and heaters.”

Following the sign addition, The Granary owners plan to expand parking and transform the bar from window service to a gathering spot next year.

The Granary opened in April in 2020 on W Avenue L just off I-35 with a bar, food truck park, and live music. To learn more about The Granary, email info@thegranarytx. com or scan the code.

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Not Run-of-the-mill Valentines W

hen it comes to modifying our special days and holidays, we should all be pandemic pros by now. Still, this year may be bringing more new norms in our planning since there never seems to be a consensus about health precautions, and so many restaurants and venues are short on employees. If you are looking for some alternative options to stoke the fires of romance, or you're just not that into Valentine's traditions, we found some great alternatives to the typical February 14th.

Create your own room service menu. Not so much a date, but a great way to start or spend the day.

Create and print out a little room service menu that has all your loved one's favorite breakfasts, snacks, or indulgent foods on it. It need not be fancy—how about a toast menu with a selection of spreads? Serve on a tray and bring it in before he or she gets out of bed. Maybe take turns in the morning and the evening so both can enjoy the joy of being spoiled.

All-day Throwback. Make a playlist of all the songs that were popular in the year you met. Eat meals you had back in the day. Bring the blankets, popcorn, candy, and drinks. The only rule is, the movie you choose to watch or rent has to be from the year you met.

Friends-entines. Organize a big group meal with friends and singles. It might prove tricky with restaurants that cater to covers for two, but why save those friendly gatherings for Thanksgiving only? It's a day of love after all, and who's to say it has to be exclusive to couples?

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Go late, go cheap. Set a budget and see what you and your partner can find on the reduced racks on February 15th. This is a great idea for teenage couples who are on a budget and just want to play around with the idea of Valentines. You can compete for the best deal cheapest gift. The best part?

You can spend the day eating reduced chocolate.

BLANKET FORT! Upgrade the sofa-cushion-structure of your childhood by building a truly grownup fort: think fat, squishy cushions, twinkly fairy lights, artfully-draped sheets and cozy knitted throws. Setting it up together is an activity in itself,

NE W NO RMAL but once you’re done, bring your favorite books or a laptop for an impromptu fort cinema experience, or just hang out, drink wine, and laze the night away. It’s low-key, but still totally lovely.

Valentine's Crawl. How about enjoying a drink and starter in a bar, some posh nosh or quick bite for the main, then finish with a late coffee/dessert, all in different places? Perhaps even visit all your favorite places and take a trip down memory lane.

Galentine's Day. Send out a Zoom invite in advance to girlfriends young and old. Tell your friends to block off an hour or two on a specific date. They should have their favorite drink, or mocktail, plus a snack on hand and let the evening unfold like a regular happy hour, only virtually.

Talk, drink, snack, and catch up.

Make a bucket list. Nothing says commitment to your relationship like making shared goals—and they can be as full-on or as fun as you

like. Make a list of things to do in the next year, before your wedding, on your honeymoon or even the rest of your lives.

Dogsit. Even if you don't have a dog, fixate your love on a canine companion. Scope out a pooch you'd like to look after on Rover.com or sit for a friend who is planning a night out. You and your S.O. can hang out with a new furry friend for the day while earning some extra dough. If you do have a pup of your own, center your day around it: Go on a long walk, hit the dog park, give a bath, or go on a shopping spree for new toys and treats.

Make a time capsule. Freezing time may not be an option, but capturing a little slice of it can be, if you put together a couple’s time capsule. Use any reasonably-sized container, from a shoe box to a biscuit tin, and fill it with photos, ticket stubs, and other keepsakes, and even a letter to your future selves. Then you just need to set a date for when you’ll open it—save it till next Valentine’s Day, or make the wait even longer.

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W I N T E R P RE PA REDNE S S T I P S Williamson County wants residents to be prepared for any severe weather that comes to Central Texas this winter.

Departments are already planning and preparing for the possibility of ice and snow and now is also the time for residents to be prepared for severe weather. Following are some tips from our local experts.

FROM WILLIAMSON COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE Have materials handy to create traction on walkways. This includes sandbox sand, kitty litter, sawdust, or salt.

Have the proper equipment. You will want an ice scraper for car windows and a shovel to spread material for traction.

Keep your gas tanks filled.

If road conditions are icy or dangerous, stay at home.

FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Scan the code to sign up for emergency alerts.

Make a plan. Visit wilco.org/Departments/Emergency-Management for details on how to make a plan and build a kit with essential supplies like food, water and medicine for seven days. Include your pets in your plan as well.

Protect your vehicle. Catch up on any needed maintenance now. Have an emergency kit for your car with jumper cables, flashlight, ice scraper for windows, blanket, bottled water and snacks.

If you own a business, check your insurance coverage. Establish an emergency communications plan for employees.

FROM EMS If you use oxygen, are on dialysis, or take medications crucial to survival, have a plan to ensure an adequate supply for seven days.

Stay off the roads if possible during inclement weather.

Avoid walking on ice where you can slip and fall.

Best to stay inside.

Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Anything that uses fire to make heat in your home without proper ventilation replaces the oxygen in your body with deadly carbon monoxide.

Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows.

Never heat your home with a gas stove top or oven. The early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are headache, dizziness, and nausea.

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very January, my mailbox ceases to be crammed with catalogs that started coming in August, selling “cool stuff,” fruits and nuts, and gadgets of all kinds for Christmas. Now it is full of fliers for gym memberships and healthy cooking clubs.

Greetings, Baby New Year, you should know I am just as likely to join a gym in January as I am to give up fast food. Odds are approximately zero point zero-nothing.

I had a conversation this week about resolutions—those things we all work on during the first couple of weeks in January.

Saying I’m going to work out or stop eating junk food is no good. It’s too specific, and too easy to fail. You either do it or you don’t. If I eat a quarter pounder one time, I’ve failed, so why bother. And I’m a parent; I’m never going to give up precious sleep for a workout.

I know my arteries probably have gravy in them but I balance that with the joy of eating hot salty french fries a thousand times in my lifetime. Perhaps smokers say the same thing about each cigarette being a little slice of happiness, so I don’t judge. Still, I’ve never heard of anyone dying from second-hand grease… but I digress.

On top of that, I hate exercise in a big way. I’ve never been a big fan of panting until my throat hurts and wearing myself out for no immediate gain. I also believe the Information Age has given me ADD to a greater extreme so exercise is just plain boring. I can’t run, watch TV, and play FruitNinja at the same time.

Still, I do love to be active; I’m not trying to kill myself with sloth. Dancing, playing a sport, or swimming for fun is a wonderful way to spend a day burning calories.

But pushing a tire around a parking lot or walking up electronic stairs for 45 minutes makes my head explode.

Can’t do it.

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when it’s time to eat. I know I can do that. No resolution is going to give me the ability to choke down hairy vegetables. But, I can easily *not* get the large value meal when I get my favorite quarter pounder. It’s not much, but it’s a sure thing.

I can feel good about making a different choice now and then, rather than beating myself up for not being perfect. So let’s go a little easy on ourselves, dear readers!

Now, I simply have long term goals of being better at various things, but I make no promise of being better in a certain time frame or making new rules on arbitrary days on the calendar.

Growth comes in its own time—it may take years, or it may not happen at all, and I do have a family to stick around for. There are still things I’d like to accomplish but I’d also like to enjoy the life I’m walking through every day.

My dad didn’t do anything he was supposed to do. I certainly don’t idealize his choices because I’m still mad at him for not living to 100, but he told me that despite his health problems he was always so content to enjoy the choices he made. One of his best friends had a similar heart problem. The friend lived every day saltless; in fear of missing a pill, or even having the hiccups. Ironically, his friend lived a whole 31 days longer.

Seriously, who wants to be around a middle-aged mom who is skinny, hungry, tired, and cheap anyway?

So, in the real world I will instead resolve to try not to run up my credit cards, unless my car falls apart. I resolve not to make every conversation come back around to me, unless I just really have to tell you how much I love “The Good Doctor”. I resolve not to post photos of my meals, and I promise to use my turn signals. And, I resolve to vote in every election this year. I ask you to do at least those things for the good of humanity!

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Alice graduated from Jarrell High School in 1960 hoping to be a nurse. She attended nursing school in Georgetown, but after one year, decided it was not her calling in life. Having also had a life-long love of hair, she decided to go to cosmetology school. She received her beautician license in 1964 and worked in Temple and Dallas for several years.

She married Johnnie Simek in July 1969 and decided to build a beauty salon in their home, and in April 1970, Alice's Beauty Salon was established.

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HEALTHY AND NEW FOR '22 SHEET-PAN CHICKEN CURRY DINNER The month of New Year’s resolutions is officially here!

• 2 lbs sweet potato, peeled and cubed

DIRECTIONS

• 2 cups fresh cauliflowerets

Preheat oven to 425°. Line a 15"x10"x1" baking pan with heavy duty foil. Place sweet potatoes, cauliflower, onion and garlic on prepared pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon curry powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper; toss to coat.

We can certainly plan

• 1 large onion, chopped

healthy meals any time, but

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

for those who want to start

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

the new year with few new habits, here is a sprinkling of healthy dishes that are also hearty enough for a Texas appetite.

• 2 teaspoons curry powder, divided • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided • 6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 lbs), skin removed • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • 1/4 cup chicken broth

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Arrange chicken over vegetables. In a small bowl, mix paprika and remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper; sprinkle over chicken. Roast until vegetables are almost tender, 30-35 minutes.

Drizzle with broth; bake until thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are tender, 7-10 minutes longer.

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• 2 medium ears sweet corn

DIRECTIONS

• 1 large sweet red pepper

Preheat oven to 400°. Place corn and red pepper on a greased baking sheet.

Roast until lightly charred, 20-25 minutes, turning once. Let cool. Peel off and discard skin from pepper. Remove stem and seeds. Cut pepper into 1/2-in. pieces. Cut corn from cobs; set aside.

• 2 pounds small red potatoes • 1 med ripe avocado, peeled/cubed • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved • 2 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream or fat-free plain Greek yogurt • 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise • 1/4 cup salsa • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar • 2 teaspoons chopped pickled jalapeno slices • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • Dash cayenne pepper • Fresh cilantro leaves

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half; place in a large bowl. Add sliced red pepper, corn, avocado, tomatoes and green onions.

Place sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice, vinegar, jalapenos and spices in a blender. Cover and process until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Serve with cilantro. image: TasteOfHome.com

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• 1 c raw beetroot

Separate eggs, stirring yolks into beetroot mixture and placing the whites in a large mixing bowl.

• 4 medium eggs • 1/4 c white sugar • 1/4 c ground almonds

Use electric whisk on the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder • 1/4 c plain chocolate (melted)

DIRECTIONS Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8" springform cake tin.

Top and tail beetroot; peel and cut into quarters. Place into a food processor and blend until coarse.

Transfer blended beetroot to a mixing bowl and add sugar,

Add 1/4 egg whites to beetroot mix and gently fold in, to loosen the mixture. Add remainder of the egg whites in the same manner.

Transfer the mix into the prepared cake tin and bake for 40 minutes, testing with a skewer to ensure that it comes out clean. Remove from cake tin and cool.

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