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Superior Vet Care with a Common Sense Approach CELEBRATING The 100th Birthday of a World War II Veteran
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RECOGNIZING Precinct 3's New Constable, Matt Lindemann
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HONORING Jarrell Police Department Heroes
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Superior Vet Care With A Common Sense Approach
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Meet Pct. 3's New Constable, Matt Lindemann
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HOMETOWN HEROES Blue Matters: Honoring Jarrell PD Officers Korn and Romero
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AROUND TOWN Jarrell Community Library's "Always Faithful" Exhibit & a 100th Birthday Celebration
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VETERANS DAY Support Jarrell's Disabled American Veteran Chapter 239
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TAILS FROM THE SHELTER Keeping Your Furry Family Safe & Healthy During the Holidays
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WHAT MAKES TEXAS "TEXAS"? Meet Bevo XV's "Mom and Dad"
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NEIGHBOR LEIGH The Real Issues
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PARTING SHOT Jarrell High School Homecoming
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ON THE COVER Up close with the animal lovers at Jarrell Animal Hospital photos courtesy Jarrell Animal Hospital
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MEET CONSTABLE PCT 3 MATT LINDEMANN A Lawman's Lawman, on the job
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Jarrell Community Library celebrates Centenarian and World War II Veteran Richard Yarling
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EDITOR'S NOTE | CAMY REYNOLDS
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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.
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I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe it’s already November! As I reflect on the year I can’t help but think about everything 2021 has brought, and all the things we have to be thankful for right here in Jarrell. I’ve extremely grateful our Jarrell Police Department, specifically, Deputies Korn and Romero for their extraordinary life saving response this past Spring. They found themselves in extreme circumstances and acted as true heroes as they saved multiple lives by shielding others from live ammunition with their own bodies. There is nothing more precious than life itself and I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to celebrate the 100th birthday of Navy Veteran Richard Yarling. Seeing his family with him while Congressman John Carter and State Representative Terry Wilson recognized and thanked him for his service to our county warmed my heart. Community is another thing I know everyone is thankful for in Jarrell. Seeing the streets lined for the Jarrell Homecoming Parade with everyone in their Cougar gear is a perfect picture of what makes our community so great. I was honored to be a judge for the homecoming floats and felt the energy from all who participated. Hopefully this is the first of many more parades to come! Pets hold a special place in our hearts and we are grateful for the Jarrell Animal Hospital and all they do to take care of our furry babies. Likewise, check out the tips on how to protect your pets during the holidays. I also want to take a moment to thank those who have risked their lives fighting for our county and the freedoms we have. We are grateful for you and the sacrifices you have made. You will enjoy reading about the Disabled American Veterans and how you can partner with them to make a difference right here in our own community. I’d like to wish all our readers and their families a very happy Thanksgiving!
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C O VE R STORY
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A Heart For All Creatures Great & Small
Dr. Nathan Carlton, Dr. Kara Harman, Dr. Tom House
Jarrell Animal Hospital Applies Affordable, Common-Sense Approach Raccoon attack victims, cats with pancreatitis, diabetic dogs, a frostbitten rooster—building a thriving Jarrell Animal Hospital that provides high-caliber care for every kind of pet and budget has certainly been an adventure for Dr. Nathan Carlton.
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rowing up surrounded by farm animals and a veterinarian dad, Dr. Carlton always knew he wanted to pursue an animal career. Then 9/11 put that dream on hold and led him to join the Marine Corps and, later, the Army.
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While stationed at Fort Hood, he noticed Jarrell was experiencing significant growth, which precipitated the need for a veterinarian. In 2019, he opened Jarrell Animal Hospital, a business that has ridden the town’s growth wave to the point that, last month, they had to move to a larger building. “Three years ago, the first week we were open, we saw four patients. Now we see five times that in a single morning. The growth is unbelievable,” Dr. Carlton says. From the beginning, his mission has been to practice superior vet medicine
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with an affordable, common-sense approach. “We have the resources, equipment, diagnostics, and expertise to offer our clients and their pets the very best to treat whichever problem or diagnosis we are dealing with,” he says. “The common-sense part is knowing what is appropriate for each family and doing what is going to give the pet the best and most comfortable outcome.”
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He is joined by two other vets, Dr. Tom House and Dr. Kara Harman, along with a full staff of technicians and assistants who are all passionate about helping pets get back on their feet. Katie Carlton, practice manager, is planning to step back to spend more time with their children but says of her husband, “He’s such a genuine, transparent person. People trust him to help them make decisions for their family.”
MEETING EVERY NEED Jarrell Animal Hospital is a full-service practice that provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for Williamson County and surrounding areas. Dr. Carlton and his team offer a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and referral laboratories, and they work closely with surgeons and radiologists when special surgical and diagnostic procedures are required. The hospital features a pharmacy, surgery suite, x-rays, ultrasonography, dental radiology, and hospitalization and quarantine areas. The facility also takes emergency cases during operating hours. “We treat everything from dogs with broken legs to cats with heart failure; animals with foreign body obstructions, dogs with abdominal tumors. We’ll do whatever you need,” Dr. Carlton says.
His passion for people includes working with individuals to ensure animals receive high-quality care that is not cost-prohibitive for the family. If Jarrell Animal Hospital can’t provide a certain treatment, it refers a pet owner to a specialist who can. “Our approach is to always offer options to animal owners. We go over where they can find the best care,” Dr. Carlton says. Katie adds, “Everything we offer is gold standard. We practice superior vet medicine no matter which route you choose.” At the center of Jarrell Animal Hospital is its heart for pets that are hurting, as well as their owners. Dr. Carlton's gentle, caring touch is conspicuous with every animal he sees as well as the front desk candle he lights when someone is saying goodbye to a beloved pet. As he frequently says, “There’s a person attached to the end of every leash.”
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Deputy Awards
BLUE MATTERS It is not every day a person is able to save a life but, for two local police officers who celebrate their duty to protect us, it could be any day.
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t's always possible that a given law enforcement incident might escalate, which is why those protecting our community are trained for worst-case scenarios. This is exactly what happened to Jarrell officers Pacer Korn and Jermi Romero (facing page) during a routine traffic stop that turned into a heroic night.
A NORMAL NIGHT Right before Easter this year, in the pre-dawn hours, Officers Korn and Romero pulled a car over on IH-35 for speeding. Officer Korn was field training Officer Romero that night and when they reached the car and realized narcotics may be present, the routine traffic stop suddenly took a turn. The officers followed protocol by detaining the driver in the back seat of the police vehicle, and the passenger was asked to stand in front.
by Cassidie Cox photos courtesy Jarrell Police Dept.
While the officers searched the car on the side of the highway, another vehicle approached. The vehicle, an SUV driven by a drunk driver, slammed into the patrol car, which immediately burst into flames. The SUV and the rear of the patrol car were destroyed on impact. According to Officer Korn, the patrol car was hit so hard that it was pushed about 15 feet, and he was struck by the passenger side mirror, while Officer Romero was still next to the original suspects' vehicle. To make matters worse, with flames present and temperatures climbing inside the vehicle, some of the officers' stored flares and live rounds exploded and were expelled on random trajectories. “We were already elevated, having to deal with the extra stress of the search,” Romero says. “You think about those unpredictable things but they don't seem likely until they happen to you.”
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Although it was a fantastic moment, saving the lives of strangers is simply part of their law enforcement training, explains Officer Korn; “It’s our duty; we’ll put ourselves in harm’s way to make sure people stay safe.” Officer Korn
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AN EXTRAORDINARY TEAM Immediately, the two officers went into action to protect the driver and passenger they had detained. The passenger at the front of the patrol car was launched over the suspect car, but Officer Romero was able to break the fall. While Officer Romero ensured the passenger who had been thrown was okay, Officer Korn sprung into action and removed the detainee from the back of the patrol car. He then immediately set about rescuing the drunk driver, who was stuck in the SUV. Once all were moved a safe distance from the blaze, the officers used their own bodies—outfitted with protective gear—as shields against the randomly firing ammunition and flares. These two officers used an undeniably small stretch of time to save the lives of everyone involved. All of the victims were rushed to the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery from the incident. The officers themselves were only mildly injured. Romero says he feels “blessed and fortunate that there were no critical injuries. Everything could have easily been smashed and made things a lot worse.”
A JOB WELL DONE Recognition by Mayor Larry Bush was in order for the duo's service. Officer Korn received a life saving award, while Officer Romero received a merit award. Officer Romero even got a small memento of that night; the heat of the blaze was so intense that his backup pistol and handcuffs melted and burned (facing page). Chief Denney melted the pistol into a tire iron and framed the handcuffs in a shadow box as a keepsake. Such camaraderie between the chief and officers is yet another demonstration of how seriously they consider protection of our community, and that it is far from being unique to just these two officers. "It’s great (to be recognized), but this is what I signed up for,” says Officer Korn. Although the incident was (hopefully) once in a lifetime, the officers have advice for every member of our community to make sure this doesn’t happen again. Something as simple as only getting behind the wheel sober, slowing down, and pulling over for vehicles on the sides of roads, can greatly diminish the possibility of a repeat disaster. It's comforting to think the Jarrell community is protected by great officers who are willing to go to extraordinary lengths to serve, and save, every day.
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by Camy Reynolds and Ann Marie Kennon photos by Camy Reynolds
"Always Faithful" in Jarrell
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hile the Jarrell Community Library continues to grow a local following, it has already caught the eye of the Marine Corps League. Last month, Williamson County Detachment 1022 selected our local media center as a stop for its traveling exhibit, "Always Faithful." The exhibit is on display now and is scheduled to visit several locations in and around Williamson County. The array consists of dog tags and photos of service members and veterans, regardless of their hometowns and is also sponsored, in part, by HEB's Operation Appreciation. The primary goal is to honor men and women who have answered 12
the call to serve in our nation’s armed forces, and was intentionally designed to grow as new Veteran names are added. It is also an opportunity to fund programs and services of Detachment 1022, which support veterans, military families, youth and community programs.
photo, which will be added to the exhibit. Donors will also receive a duplicate dog tag as a memento of the exhibit and tour. $5 of the donation also goes to the organization or venue hosting the exhibit. Scan the code above to share the story of a person who 'answered the call'.
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All veterans are invited to participate. For a small donation, individuals or families can add a service member to the display while it is on tour.
Not only was the library honored to host the exhibit, they also enthusiastically agreed to celebrate World War II Veteran Richard Yarling on his 100th birthday to bring some well-deserved awareness to both events. Not only did Mr. Yarling have full-scale family celebration at the library, Robin Barfield presented him with his very own library card as a permanent welcome to the library.
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As well, library volunteer Patrick Wear made sure the exhibit and library were duly recognized. Patrick
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Below: Texas Representative Col. (Ret)Terry Wilson with Mr. Yarling (seated) and U.S. Congressman John Carter. Right: Robin Barfield presents Mr. Yarling with his official library card.
spoke to elected officials about the exhibit and local centenarian and, when Mr. Yarling showed up on October 18 with his family in tow, he was greeted by representatives from the Governor's office, U.S. Senators, State Reps, County Commissioners, and Mayors. U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Commissioner Valerie Covey sent representatives to read letters of recognition. Afterward, Jarrell Alderman Jeff Seidel shared well wishes and led everyone singing Happy Birthday.
In person, Congressman John Carter presented Mr. Yarling with a flag flown over the United States Capitol in his honor, as well as a Congressional Record about Richard and his life, which will be added to the Library of Congress. State Rep. Terry Wilson presented a Texas flag that was flown over the Texas Capital in his honor and shared that a Proclamation in real time will be read on the House floor. Many happy returns, Sir!
SEMPER FORTIS On December 7,1941, Richard was a junior at Indiana University. As a student, he was permitted to join the Navy’s V-7 program, which allowed him to finish college via an accelerated curriculum. In April 1943, after completing the requirements, he was assigned to the Navy’s Midshipmen’s School at Columbia University in New York City. After graduation, Richard reported to the U.S.S. Chauncey as Assistant Navigator. When he arrived at Pearl Harbor in September of that year, he trained officers in combat air patrol and was awarded, with the entire crew, seven battle stars. After the war, the ship returned to San Pedro, California and Richard was released to return to Indiana. He remained in the Naval Reserve until he completed his 20 years of service.
100 BIRTHDAYS Like many good men who achieve such a milestone, given the choice to do it all over again, this family man says he would simply like to spare his wife, Helen, from her suffering from cancer. "My best memories are those when she was in remission and we traveled the world, particularly sailing in the Caribbean." As well, his mantra for a successful life is, "Everything in moderation, and to thine own self be true."
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Meet Precinct 3 Constable Matt Lindemann
Taking the oath at Commissioners' Court Oct. 5 with (L-R) Claire, M'Lissa, Clark, granddaughter Lucy, and Hannah Lindemann. courtesy Matt Lindemann
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att Lindemann has worn several badges in his 36 years in Williamson County law enforcement, but none so humbly as Precinct 3 Constable. Having been unanimously appointed to fill the vacancy left by the sudden death of Kevin Stofle, the new Constable says, "I am proud to wear this badge and excited to work with the Precinct 3 staff, Judge McLean, Commissioners, and the people of Williamson County. Kevin was my friend and it was a difficult way to come into the job, but when the Stofle family asked me to continue his legacy, I was honored to have their confidence. Hal appreciated that I stepped up in a time when law enforcement is under such scrutiny. I know there will be those who are critical, but I will do my best and I won't pretend to be something I'm not."
A LAWMAN'S LAWMAN Our new Constable began his career, right out of the Academy, as a corrections officer for Williamson
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County. He says working in a jail was a great experience because handling inmates was an education on trying to keep people happy without giving them what they want. "It all comes down to treating them like human beings." While at the jail, he met a Texas Ranger who was bringing Henry Lee Lucas to the jail, and the experience planted the seeds of wanting to be a Ranger himself. "My experience as a young Deputy Sheriff was invaluable. I was exposed to significant criminal activity, investigations, and natural disasters. I also learned the importance of working well with other agencies and officials in the county. It prepared me for a career in the Department of Public Safety." In 1990, Trooper Lindemann graduated 7th in a class of 100 and worked as a Trooper in Cedar Park and Georgetown. He also served on the Special Weapons and Tactics team; and handled high-risk search and arrest warrants, hostage situations, and public protests. While in Georgetown, he also served as a volunteer firefighter.
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He was promoted to Sergeant in the Ranger Division in 1997 and was assigned to Northeast Texas, but quickly returned to Austin by request. He worked many criminal investigations, including a few high-profile bank robberies, kidnappings, and prison escapes. Ranger Lindemann was also assigned to Governor George Bush and Rick Perry's Protective Details during their campaigns for President. He recalls, "Those assignments provided an exciting but unconventional experience in law enforcement. Everyone on the rope lines wanted to shake the Governors' hand or get a photograph, so I learned to be tolerant and diplomatic in the course of my security duties." In later years, he trained in forensic investigation and studied at the National Forensics Academy "body farm"; was an instructor in Digital Police Photography, a primary Ranger firearms instructor, and precision rifleman for six years, providing support to the S.W.A.T. team. Most of his career assignments involved great collaboration and partnership with law enforcement officers and agencies across the country.
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Constable Matt Lindemann at home in his new office at JP3 in Georgetown.
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While he insists that his success is always attributable to working with local law enforcement, the FBI, and others, at least one Williamson County rancher has high praise for his work. Cattleman and business owner Jim Schwertner says, "Cattle rustling is still a serious offense in Texas and it doesn't always involve taking cows through a fence. Matt Lindemann was responsible for the extradition of a man who wrote me a very large, fraudulent check for a lot of my cattle. He was also part of a task force that arrested the man who robbed one of my banks, and he personally returned the cash to me. I have always known him to be as honorable and reliable." Mr. Lindemann says then, as now, "On a major investigation, you have to get everyone going in the same direction. There can be no egos and we all have one goal. As Constable, I have 11 great officers working here with me; I have never liked the for me." Prior to his appointment, Constable Lindemann's most recent position was as sergeant investigator with the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. He says, "It was very educational. As law enforcement, I was only in the courtroom long enough to give my own testimony. In the D.A.'s office, I was able to see trials from start to finish and it was very satisfying to work with victims; helping them navigate the legal experience and provide support to the prosecutors. I worked to make everything as simple as possible and put people at ease."
As a public-facing official, and as a former Ranger, he is used to engaging with citizens and is looking forward to meeting people in person. "People used to see the Ranger badge and stare. I would walk over and strike up a conversation to put them at ease. As Constable, I will do the same; I want to get to know individuals in a positive circumstance as often as possible."
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Constable Lindemann says, while he wasn't ready to go into politics, he is eager to carry on in his new role. "Part of my goal is to assure the people who work here that Kevin and I were very like-minded and I am not going to change a bunch of things. He chose these officers and staff and I've known five of them for more than 20 years. I want everyone to know that things will be okay, and I want them to know I am a hands-off person as long as everyone is performing. I have faith in these people and that they will guide me through the process; if I am doing something wrong, I want them to tell me."
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his Veterans' Day, our community will have an opportunity to help veterans who help veterans in a very special way. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) volunteers are taking part in the Field of Honor at Georgetown's San Gabriel park through November 14, raising funds to help start up a new chapter in Jarrell.
DAV The Disabled American Veterans provide a great deal of service and support for men and women who have been wounded in military combat. Founded in 1920, the organization has always been committed to helping veterans and their families transition to civilian life, reclaim their independence, and live lives of respect and dignity.
The goal of Chapter 239 is to be available to help all veterans in Jarrell, Salado, and towns around, and Don and Gregg encourage everyone to join and support the mission. As well, Kathy Dunham, Auxiliary Unit 22 Commander, is confident that understanding the nature of the Auxiliary unit may inspire others to join as well. "We attend meetings, help with fundraisers, but also provide specific support for individuals; everything from mowing the yard, to ice cream socials, to holding someone's DAV.ORG hand at a doctor's appointment. There are so many Veterans in VA and nursing homes who have no family, and they would just love some company. The millions of hours our volunteers put in saves the government billions every year."
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Chapter 239 Commander Don Christy says, "Primarily, we welcome and proactively seek every opportunity to help veterans who are eligible to file injury claims and receive money—rightfully earned—from the government. Many veterans do not realize their injuries, secondary issues, or diminished wellness due to aging may, in fact, be connected to their service. We recently helped a Vietnam Veteran claim support from his service in 1969." Don adds that not all injuries are visible; e.g., PTSD or reproductive issues, and the DAV also advocates for caregivers and family members whose lives are impacted. Gregg Dunham, Department of Texas Commander explains, "We are different from other veteran organizations in that we spend every dollar raised only on disabled veterans and their families. We are funded entirely by private donations and take no money from the government. We solicit veterans, individually, to file their claims and, as an organization, we go before Congress on a regular basis to testify on bills, or advocate for the needs of all Veterans. Most recently, we supported the Debra Sampson Act, which advocates for the special needs of female veterans, including obstetrics, military sexual trauma (MST), and PTSD." DAV Commanders Kathy Dunham, Gregg Dunham, and Don Christie 18
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Membership is inexpensive and provides members with a news subscription and opportunities to donate time, talent, or treasure as they are able. Meetings are at the Jarrell Community Center on the first Monday of the month, and are open to everyone who wishes to support and advocate for those who have given so much in service. Contact Don at 512-818-2918 or scan the code for more information.
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TA LE S F ROM THE SHELTE R
by Charlotte Kovalchuk with contribution from April Peiffer, Wilco Animal Shelter
Keep your Pets Safe During the Holidays
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olidays are a time for cheerful gatherings of families, and of course, that includes the furry ones too! To help ensure those furry friends stay safe and healthy in the midst of all the feasts and celebrations, here are some safety tips to keep in mind.
FOOD While you and your family are enjoying all the turkey and pumpkin pie, it can be tempting to let your pet join the feasting by giving them table scraps. “Please don’t do that,” Jarrell Animal Hospital's Dr. Nathan Carlton says. “Pancreatitis is very common and it happens to both cats and dogs. It usually comes from a large fatty meal or a meal with lots of calories.” He also warns against giving pets bones, as they can become lodged in the esophagus or cut the intestines. Chocolate and food with xylitol can be lethal, even in small amounts, so keep human food out of reach. Alcohol can also cause your pet to become very ill, from gastrointestinal upset to coma and respiratory failure.
PLANTS Holly and mistletoe can cause vomiting and diarrhea; mistletoe can also cause cardiovascular issues in an animal. Poinsettias are toxic to cats.
DECORATIONS Small decorations and tinsel can be swallowed, as they are hard to resist to playful dogs and cats. This could lead to an obstruction and, if not caught in time, could result in an expensive surgery and even death. Glass ornaments can break and cut your pet’s
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mouth or esophagus. Like any time of the year, keep electrical cords and batteries out of reach, as they can cause electrical shock or burns to the mouth and can be harmful if ingested.
CHRISTMAS TREE Anchor your Christmas tree properly so it doesn’t fall over onto your pet or while your pet is in the tree. If you will be choosing a live tree, be sure to change the water in the base frequently to keep the bacteria that breeds in stagnant water from growing. This bacteria can cause vomiting and diarrhea in pets. Also be careful about using fertilizers or additives in the water that may be toxic to your pet.
VISITORS If your pet is on the shy or fearful side, be cautious when introducing them to new people. They may become overwhelmed. You can give them a room of their own or have them in their crate. Make sure overnight guests do not have medicine within reach of your pet. If you have visitors in and out of your house, make sure your pets do not have access to the frequently used door. Try to keep your pet’s routine as close to normal as possible to reduce anxiety.
GIFT OF FAMILY All this being said, the holidays are a wonderful time to bring home a new adopted dog or cat. What greater present for a shelter animal than a family? Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is here to help make that happen. Go to wilcopets.org to see all of our adoptable dogs and cats!
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Jarrell Fire Department Prioritizes Citizen Safety "76537 Life" is information that helps readers understand the differences between living in various locations within Jarrell, Sonterra and 76537. We will address topics to help readers thrive within their community.
A LIFESAVING GRANT The Williamson County ESD #5/Jarrell Fire Department recently used grant funds to purchase bulk quantities of smoke detectors and small fire extinguishers. Their plan? To provide these lifesaving devices to those in the community who need them at no charge. But they have taken the plan one step further and will physically replace smoke detectors as a free service to the community. Simply give them a call at 512-746-2505, provide the ladder, and they will do the rest! Firefighter Michael Roy stressed the importance of testing your smoke detectors at least twice
a year—he recommends at Daylight Savings because its easy to remember—so you have advanced notice of smoke or a fire. This service is available to anyone in 76537.
ABOUT ESD #5 Williamson County ESD 5/Jarrell Fire Department provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical first responder service to 75 square miles of north Williamson County, Texas which includes the Jarrell, Sonterra, Live Oak, Green Acres, and Corn Hill communities, as well as agricultural properties, quarries, and businesses. The district also covers a 13 mile stretch of the IH-35 corridor.
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WHAT MAKES TEXAS “TEXAS”?
OUR most distinguished RANCHERS
"Spur is gentle but you have to be vigilant because he doesn't realize how big his horns are." by Ann Marie Kennon
John and Betty Baker have been breeding and showing champion stock from Liberty Hill for more than 40 years. They and the Sunrise Ranch are an important piece of the iconic Longhorn culture that has been a part of Texas history for more than 500 years.
The Bakers are also part of another, one-century-old
Longhorn tradition. While you may not be familiar with the ranch, or Sunrise Spur (above)—born January 24, 2015—you do know this sweet-natured giant by his showbiz moniker, Bevo XV. The Bakers also raised and allowed the University of Texas the use of the their similarly gentle Bevo XIV, born Sunrise Studly, and Sunrise Express who, as Bevo XIII, had the longest tenure in the school's history.
MEET THE BAKERS As breeders, and owners of three Bevos, John and Betty are superbly suited for the nurturing, and responsibility, of this unique, and pro bono job. With a shared affection for people, and Punkin (as Betty calls him), and 22
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a great talent for storytelling, the University will be hard-pressed to succeed this gracious and affable pair. The Bakers met in high school, and dated when they both were in college. Betty jokes that being a twirler at UT was what finally turned John's head, and they were married one week after graduation. Betty went on to be an English teacher and John was commissioned in Naval aviation. He was stationed on an aircraft carrier and piloted an S-2 Tracker (submarine hunter) over A few of the Bakers' the Gulf of Tonkin in Vietnam. Cattleman trophy buckles .
RANCH DESTINY While he was on active duty, John told his father he wanted to "buy some dirt" and set about purchasing farmland in Liberty Hill. When he came home from serving the nation, he was eager to get started on the land that would, over time, be home to 100-plus champion livestock.
week with activities, training, speakers, and good manners, to help kids learn how to care for and show livestock. John says, "Longhorns and kids aren't so different when it comes to the need to nurture them early. If you wait until a kid is 15 years old to teach him, he's going to be set in his ways. We just always enjoyed the amazing transformations and the feedback from happy parents and grandparents."
Proud parents at the OU game
courtesy Betty Baker
"If I could live two lives, I would love to have continued in the Navy, too. The Navy was good to me, but I had created a plan to do something in business. I took my aviation education, and a like for people, and ended up in Austin with a partner in a Piper aircraft dealership, and the rest is history." When the Bakers got out of the aviation business, they wanted to get out of the city so they came out to the ranch and made it their home.
HAPPENSTANCE The Bakers were not intentional about their UT baby. "In fact," John says, "I didn't go to UT and didn't know anything about their traditions." Betty adds, "By 1988, we were showing a lot of animals and had no thoughts about a ‘Bevo.’ We just had a reputation in the industry for having good steers. The UT committee was at our show looking for a new mascot; they liked Grand Champion Express' size and coloring." The committee spent the summer considering him, but, Betty says, the Bakers were not part of the process and were simply delighted when they got the news.
WHAT IT TAKES "Mom and Dad" provide daily care and feeding on their 250-acre ranch. Outside Bevo's 20 acres, which he shares with his half-brother, Two-Spot (below), there are other half-brothers and -sisters also growing up healthy and loved (and huge). Two-Spot never feels left out though. Betty has close friends who come by to care for and keep him company when they are with Bevo at games and events. "It's like going to your kid's game, and we have loved getting to know students and alumni over the past 34 seasons," Betty says. She feels fortunate to be in Liberty Hill but in a location people don't really find by accident. "Folks here have been very courteous about having this 'celebrity' close by. No one has ever abused the privilege of trying to get in to see him." Bevo has a manager to handle official requests so the Bakers don't have to worry about making those tough choices, and, John adds, "Much of his job is about fundraising for UT and the Neighborhood Longhorns Program, a local education program. We let his manager and the Silver Spurs take care of his appearances so we just love on him, and keep him healthy and happy." Scan the code for official info and appearances.
With many Grand Champions and Junior Champions, it is no surprise also that John is also a past president of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America and is still asked to judge their competitions all over the U.S.
R A I S I N G CHAMPIONS In addition to quality steers, the Bakers have helped train many young people, including their son, to show animals and live their best lives. Betty says, "John taught our son, when he was frustrated with an ornery calf at 8 years old, that what he started, he must finish. That advice has been helping him all his life and now he owns his own business too." Prior to 2020, John and Betty shared their expertise with kids at their annual Sunrise Showmanship Camp. They opened their home to young people and filled the N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 1 M Y J A R R E L L M O N T H LY
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The Real Issues C
itizens of the world have many disagreements. Paper or plastic. Elephant or Donkey. Kirk or Picard. But, the really big problem, as we approach the cooler months... is the thermostat too hot or too cold? I’m just going to say it. Hot is better. I’m not saying I enjoy the necessity of pot holders to touch my steering wheel in the Texas summer. But, as the weather begins to cool, if you’re quiet enough, you can hear the arguments in every office, master bedroom, and car. Some of us are just hot- or cold-natured and we didn’t choose to be this way so let's please stop looking at each other like everyone else is just *wrong*. People who are Hot think the people who are Cold should just layer up and be quiet about it. Put a space heater under the desk. Get a blanket. But, there’s only so much clothing I can put on before I look like a giant tick and really can’t get my work done. Ever try to type or use a mouse with mittens on? Yes, I turn on the seat warmer when it’s 70 degrees out. Actually, I do it when it’s 90 degrees out and the air conditioner is on… it loosens the muscles in my back that are sore from shivering all day in the office. I have six king-sized fleece blankets in my house. I can’t sit under a ceiling fan when the air conditioning is blowing. We who are Cold think it is tedious that we have to pack a sweater whenever we go to a movie, restaurant, or office in July because someone else might develop a bead of perspiration over lunch if the air conditioning is above 65°. I want to eat my sandwich, not bury it in permafrost for a future paleontologist. Sitting on my hands in the staff meeting because my fingernails are blue while the person sitting next to me is fanning herself in the path of an oscillating fan—both of us wondering, How on Earth can she be [the opposite of me]? I’m dying here. Some facts; breathing and memory are better when the body is warm. Warm air is relaxing to the lungs, especially when it’s moist; blood pressure decreases so the brain works better. 24
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No one ever closed a road because there was too much sunshine, or cracked a skull on a sidewalk that was too dry. Very few people retire from Texas to North Dakota and heating a house costs less than cooling it. And I don’t care how hot-natured you are; no one wants to sit on a cold toilet seat. Don't forget, last winter, Texas was colder than Alaska. Neither extreme is comfortable, of course, and that’s exactly the point—pick your misery. Let’s face it: Even the most hardy among us can live comfortably without accommodations only in an extremely narrow range. Most people only say “beautiful day” somewhere between 65-80 degrees. Down sweaters or linen shirts help, but the comfort window is still small and the longer we spend exposed, the more likely our defenses activate; shivering, sweating…and complaining. For those of you who insist that 65 degrees is the perfect temperature for sleep, I stipulate that may be true— on average. But that is only for your head, and if you’re a hot/cold person who prefers another number, you’re just as likely to have a bad night’s sleep because your brain is always working to achieve your perfect state. The right number is whatever lowers *your* body temperature a few degrees at night. And of course you have to be able to stick your “thermostat foot" outside the covers to warm/cool the rest of your body appropriately. I suppose my point is that for whatever reason, thyroid, body mass, metabolism, it’s rare to be in sync with any one or more persons, but somehow, we cold people get more flak for being cold. I suppose it's easy to think we’re doing it on purpose, right? In the plus column for cold, I bet no one ever complains about the smell of the athletes at the Iditarod or in a snow-angel competition. So there, one point for cold. Meanwhile, if anyone needs me this winter, I’ll be drinking cocoa in a hot tub on a beach at the equator.
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by Camy Reynolds • camy@myjarrell.com
Homecoming Returns!
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ur Jarrell football team has had an outstanding season so far, and as always, our community came out in full force to support them at the homecoming parade. The streets were lined with cars and people a full hour before the parade even began. The excitement radiated as everyone was decked out in their Cougar gear ready to cheer on the floats. More than 30 floats entered the contest; each decorated uniquely and full of Cougar pride and spirit. The JHS
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FFA (below) was "Best School Float" and the Jarrell Community Library (bottom) was "Best Community Float." The festivities continued to the football stadium where a pep rally took place where, despite the weather, the bleachers were still packed. Jarrell most certainly does not lack school pride and the amazing support and participation from everyone is proof of that. Until next year Jarrell!
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