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Open Letter to GT District 3

Hesser Announces Reelection Plans After consultation with my wife, friends, and family, I am announcing that I am seeking another term of office as the Georgetown City Councilman for District 3. District 3 encompasses parts of Sun City, Williams Drive, and areas around the lake. With that geography, decisions affect a wide demographic, and each decision must be carefully balanced to ensure constituent benefit. Throughout my career working with multi-national companies, I honed my problem solving skills working to “turn around” financially distressed companies and launching several multi-national auto finance companies. During the past three years, I have served on the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO), The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC), the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board, the Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board (GUS), and the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF). Service on these city boards has broadened my knowledge base of city government, and this experience has uniquely prepared me to continue to better serve my constituents in District 3 and the citizens of Georgetown another three years. I will use both my career experience combined with the lessons I have learned from my first term to ensure that this city we all call home will continue in a direction that will preserve our heritage and assimilate the opportunities facing us from impending growth. -John Hesser

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The much-anticipated announcement by Constable Robert Chody, now candidate Chody, finally came December 2 at El Monumento in Georgetown. The packed-house event was headlined by law enforcement and elected officials from across Williamson County and the state, including district judges, Commissioners Lisa Birkman and Cynthia Long, State Rep. Marsha Farney, and Senator Dr. Charles Schwertner. Chody is one of four Republican candidates running to fill the seat being vacated by Sheriff James Wilson. Mr. Chody, flanked by about 20 members of his family (pictured above), spoke passionately about what inspired him to a career in law enforcement, he thanked his wife and family for their support, and shared his plans and priorities for the office if elected. “After my father died, my mother met a man who was abusive. One night that abuse spilled over to the children and I was terrified. I called the police and when they

Georgetown #7 Christmas Destination in America Georgetown was recently named a top 50 Christmas destination in America in a list published by Newsmax, an online news source. Georgetown is number 7 in the U.S. on the list and is the only Texas city in the top 19 places. San Antonio is number 20. According to the article, “Newsmax has rounded up 50 of the very best places in America for you and your loved ones to visit this Christmas season—places that will etch themselves forever in both your memories and your hearts. Our list isn’t defined specifically by size or by number of visitors, but you’ll notice that each location’s unique, wholesome, and family-oriented events and activities help shape these rankings.” In the number 7 ranking for Georgetown, the article cites Christmas festivities like “an annual window display competition between 18 stores for the most lavish Christmas show, and the 35th Annual Christmas Stroll through Georgetown Square’s Bethlehem Village, which is like a Christmas card come to life.” Other special Christmas and holiday events in Georgetown include the annual Lighting of the Square event, Breakfast with Santa, the Blue Santa toy drive,

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arrived, I remember a young officer challenging this abuser to take a swing at him like he did my mother. I’ll never forget the feeling of safety and security I felt that night. I knew from that moment forward, my career would be in law enforcement. My goal was to make one child, one family to feel safe like I did.” Chody names education, experience, and leadership as his qualifying and distinguishing qualities in this election. His education résumé includes two Associates Degrees, in Theology and general studies, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice. Additionally, Chody is a graduate of the Texas Leadership Command College; Constable Leadership School; and the FBI National Academy, an elite program that includes 10 weeks training in Quantico. Chody describes his professional career in law enforcement as diverse, and says this breadth of experience gives him an essential understanding of the requirements

EVHS Jr. Lt. Sparkler Esmeralda Palacios high steps at the front of the G’town parade Dec 5 holiday events at the public library, two holiday home tours, holiday concerts, and many other events by nonprofits and churches in Georgetown. Lights on the Courthouse and on buildings and in trees around the downtown Square are on display through January 2. To find out more about the lights and holiday season in Georgetown, go to holiday. georgetown.org.

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County offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25, for Christmas, resuming regular business hours on Monday, December 28. Offices will again be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1, for New Year’s, resuming regular hours on Monday, January 4, 2016. Please note Commissioners Court will not meet on Tuesday, December 22 or December 29. The first regularly scheduled meeting of 2016 will be on Tuesday, January 5, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Williamson Museum will be closed December 20 to January 2. We will re-open with regular hours on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

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The Locker founder Karen Crosby readies the youngest participants in the Reindeer Run to help provide shoes for needy kids in Georgetown. Over 300 participants took over the fields at Southwestern Dec 12. program designed to help achieve a healthy weight through goal-setting, healthy eating, and exercise. Program is held from 12 to 1 p.m. weekly, beginning on Thursday, January 14, at Texas A&M Health Science Center-Lone Star Circle of Care, 3950 N. AW Grimes Blvd, in Round Rock. Call 512-248-3217 or email healthed@wcchd. org to register.

Operation Warm Buys Coats for Kids

The Georgetown Fire Department and the Georgetown Association of Professional Fire Fighters are sponsoring Operation Warm, the second year of the program to provide coats for local children who need them. The program expects to provide coats to 150 children in need who were identified by The Caring Place in Georgetown.

How can you help? Raffle Drawing

Georgetown firefighters are selling raffle tickets to purchase new winter coats for kids. Raffle tickets are $5 each. The raffle drawing to determine the winner will be on Dec 12, so buy your tickets by Dec 11. Purchase raffle tickets at any of the five fire stations in Georgetown. To find station locations, go to fire. georgetown.org/emergency-services/stations. The raffle winner will receive half of the raffle proceeds, which could be as much as $5,000. The remainder of the raffle

proceeds will be used to purchase new winter coats for kids in Georgetown. After the raffle drawing on Dec 12, the winner will be announced on the Georgetown Association of Professional Fire Fighters website at gapff.org

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Donations for Operation Warm to provide coats for kids can be made at www. operationwarm.org/Georgetown. Monetary donations to Operation Warm also can be made in-person at any of the five Georgetown fire stations. All monetary donations collected will be used to purchase coats for children in Georgetown. “Our goal is to help as many kids in our community as we can to stay warm in the winter months,” says Daniel Bilbrey, a driver for the Georgetown Fire Department. To learn more about Operation Warm and how you can help, go to the Georgetown Association of Professional Fire Fighters website at gapff.org or www.operationwarm.org/ Georgetown.

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The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently hosted its Bank Lending Institute (BLI) at he University of Texas campus. The program is now in its second year. Melody Willingham, Consumer Loan Officer of Community Bank of Jarrell attended the program, which took place Nov. 8-13, 2015. BLI provides community bank lenders with the tools and skills necessary to serve their customers while effectively managing risk, enhancing profitability and building a lending portfolio. Taught by noted industry professionals, the program’s emphasis is on practical, real-world issues and solutions. Students learn management and leadership techniques in addition to gaining strategic insight into the present and future of banking processes and portfolio management. Willingham attended the level one program.

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Season of Giving All year Long It’s Santa Calling! A G

anta was very busy in Georgetown Dec 15th. He happened to be visiting with the Georgetown Police at the Safety Center and took some time to make several dozen phone calls to excited children all over town. Captain Evelyn McLean (inset) helped with the event. “We started doing this back in 2001 and it was a big hit and I am so pleased to bring the program back and offer the public a fun activity to enhance their holidays.” Another new and positive outreach program that is more the norm every day from the entire department. Forms were distributed across GISD and at the Safety Center so Santa had all important family and wish list information for the youthful “If you’re really Santa Claus...” interrogations.

Roughly 30 children were selected for the calls, in English and Spanish. Capt. McLean anticipates the great response will encourage Santa to continue the program next year and beyond.

eorgetown is known for generosity and we are fortunate this culture extends to our business community. While the holiday season seems to be a time of greater need for many, for companies like Hat Creek Burger Company there is nothing different about December because they have programs year-round. Hat Creek was founded by Drew Gressett in 2008. He has four stores in the Austin area and says, “Our company is all about family. We are basically a family-friendly burger patio—that is our brand.” Gressett says being part of the community has always been part of the fabric of the business since day one. “We think of each store as a ministry relationship in the community to give our people and our stores something bigger than themselves to work for.” In Georgetown, Hat Creek has a special relationship with Brookwood in Georgetown (BiG) and provides support, visibility and fundraising for the organization year round. The Georgetown store donates portions of their provision sales, often hires BiG citizens, and had a day-long BIG BiG bash December 12, complete with tree lighting, petting zoo, kids’ crafts, Santa, and 25 percent of the day’s profits donated to BiG. The company’s first ministry was in partnership with Mobile Loaves and

Fishes in Austin. They have 11 trucks staffed by volunteers that go out to feed the homeless and working poor every day. Historically, Mobile Loaves provided peanut butter and jelly or hot dogs, fruit and milk. Now, Hat Creek has ovens in the trucks and they give away hot hamburgers every

Top: Hat Creek Manager Victor Valadez, Mayor Dale Ross, Jason Lee, BiG founder Erin Kiltz. • Inset: Addison (11 mos) and dad Cris with new friend at “Tiny Tails to You” petting zoo. night. “We’re all about shows. They were recogfeeding people and when nized by the Statesman as a kids hear us coming they “Top Workplace” last year. come running to get a hot Hat Creek has more meal. Those are the most plans to give back—to important burgers we cook be a place where families every day.” can hang out for a good Aside from giving to the cause. Gressett says, “Find community, Hat Creek has something you love so you worked hard to create a will always be motivated. corporate culture of giving. A ministry should tug at Employees are valued, your heartstrings so you appreciated and, Gressett don’t find yourself caring hopes, feel like they are a about the wrong things part of something big. It over time.”

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a lot of busy elves last week. After raising money at Rotaryfest and receiving donations from local businesses and individuals, they presented funds to five Georgetown charities totaling $5500 in cash, and nearly $500 more in Kohl’s cash, which was donated to The Locker. All of the recipients were organizations that help children and teenagers. The Assistance League of Georgetown received $1000, The Locker of Georgetown and Jarrell received $1500 each, Backpack Buddies re-

ceived $1000, and The Nest received a $500 HEB gift card to restock their pantries. In addition to funds disbursements, over the past few months, GISD school counselors have provided names of the “neediest of the needy” to Rotary, and the children provided their wish lists for Christmas. The group spent all day shopping, purchased toys and clothing for 177 children and spent another day wrapping gifts for delivery at their Breakfast with Santa December 12. The 15th annual pancake Breakfast featured George-

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town firefighters making pancakes and sausage and they brought their fire engine for the children to climb on board. Kids also got to take a free picture with Santa. All proceeds from Breakfast with Santa help to provide food and additional gifts for children in the Georgetown area. Last year, Breakfast with Santa served more than 1,000 children and adults and provided gifts to 166 children from 55 George-

town families, as well as 20 teen-aged youth served by The Nest program. Breakfast with Santa also provided help to Jarrell’s

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Tree of Angels Adorned with Love

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office held Williamson County’s third annual Tree of Angels ceremony December 8 at the historic courthouse in Georgetown. The Tree of Angels began in 1991 to recognize the difficulty faced by victims and families affected by violent crime during the holiday season. Sadly, because the number of local victims had grown, District Attorney Jana Duty put up a Williamson County tree in 2013 rather than inviting

families to drive to the Austin ceremony. Families bring angel ornaments to place on a special tree for a loved one, and the ceremony provides a safe place for families to support each other. The ceremony was attended by many in law enforcement as well as victim advocates and volunteers. The event included inspirational and holiday music, a proclamation by County Attorney Dee Hobbs, and a candle lighting ceremony, narrated by Duty, to offer peace, healing and hope. Supporters included volunteers from the Williamson County Attorney and Sheriff’s offices and Round Rock Police Department, the Williamson Museum, The Caring Place and HEB.

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amount of cocaine off the streets,” said Williamson County District Attorney Jana Duty, “and I’m proud of my prosecutors who helped secure this good strong verdict.” The State of Texas was represented by Williamson County Assistant District Attorney’s Danny Smith and Lytza Rojas. Prosecutor Rojas remarked that, “I want to also thank Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Donald Venable who lent invaluable assistance to this investigation and the discovery of the hidden cocaine.” Assistant District Attorney Smith expressed his thanks to the Williamson County jury for their “thoughtful consideration of all of the evidence and for the strong message they sent to this drug smuggler.”

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GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

DECEMBER 16, 2015  THE ADVOCATE

Tony Trumps Joins Race For Williamson County Sheriff

Tony Trumps is the fourth candidate for

the Republican primary for Williamson County Sheriff. This is his second run for the office, having run against incumbent James Wilson in 2012. He is a retired police officer with a reputation for intelligence, and having a solid and low-key

demeanor, which lends itself to calm in a crisis. “I looked at the ballot for 2016 and my credentials and experience prove I am more than qualified for the office.” Trumps has had a long career as a first responder. He was a Captain in the Houston Fire Department, began a second career in the police department in 1978 where he was a Field Training Officer, CSU investigator and a liaison for the Secret Service. He worked undercover and as a team leader on a collaborative federal task force. His team was responsible for weekly meth seizures as well as $320 million in cash. His success there led him to the Currency Narcotics Enforcement Team (C-NET) where he was trained in Customs enforcement and managed field teams for 12 years. “As a squad leader I was always first through the door. As sheriff, I will be just as hands on. I will be there, every day, with the deputies, patrol officers; I will walk every floor, and will get to know everyone in the department. I was fortunate

in my career to work for good leaders, and to lead good followers. My men followed me anywhere because they trusted me and they knew I was going in first.” Trumps’ priorities are to improve morale in the Sheriff’s department, including salaries, working conditions and the level of respect among and for its officers. He worked for Wilco as a Corrections Officer in 2006, and saw first-hand the security concerns and lack of manpower that, he believes, creates an unsafe environment. “Corrections officers should not have to do things on a regular basis that put their safety or their health in jeopardy. Williamson County has had a chronic manpower shortage, which means longer hours, less rest, and fewer trained bodies to handle crises. I will be an advocate for the department at Commissioners’ Court to make sure the morale, salary and benefits needs are not denied or swept aside.” Trumps also cites the rich recruitment opportunities that have been overlooked. “We have Fort Hood right next door ,but people don’t want to work here because of the low pay and element of danger. We

should be a resource for Williamson County residents looking for a career, and help veterans as they process out to work and live in our great county.” He also promises to make better use of taxpayer funds. “As a fiscal conservative, I will not waste taxpayer money on projects that no longer work and apply it to projects that do. We need to compete with other counties to keep officers and deputies from leaving for better benefits, such as higher pay, shift differential adjustments and bi-lingual pay.” Trumps believes connecting with residents is key to good stewardship. His website has frequent blog entries and “I want people to be able contact me directly; not through a switchboard. I may not have a solution, but everyone who reaches out will know that I heard them and I will answer.” He also plans to have a regular round table with citizens to discuss issues, concerns or ideas with him about the Sheriff’s office and the department. “People are what keep me anchored and I will be the people’s Sheriff.” More about Tony at Trumps4Sheriff.com

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The Last Word

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EDITORIAL CORNER

Why Today Is Always The Best Day by Cathy Payne

I was raised in the 70’s and 80’s by a single mom, and as is fairly typical for my generation, holidays were split between my mom’s family and my dad’s family. As I got older, I realized that it seemed I always spent the “day of” a holiday with my Dad and his family, while celebrating earlier or later with mom. When I mentioned this, she explained that she was more than happy to let my dad enjoy special days of the year with me because she got to spend the rest of the days with me, so, to her, “the day didn’t matter,” it was the spirit of family that counted. As I came into marriage and motherhood in my own life, I found myself living across the country from my family. Holidays were even harder to coordinate considering the cost of travel and adding in in-laws as well, so I was always thankful when I would call my mom on Christmas

Day, and she would remind me, “the day doesn’t matter.” I knew she loved me and missed me, and would be more than ready to celebrate whenever we could get together. Every year after my son was born I made my mom a calendar with pictures of him for every month, and no matter how much money we spent on ‘things’, this was always her favorite gift. One particular year, in all the holiday chaos, December 23 arrived and I realized I hadn’t yet mailed my mom’s calendar. I raced over to the UPS store in a panic to see how quickly I could get it to her. My husband and I stood in the store debating between expensive and quick, or affordable and a few days after Christmas. Always the frugal one in the family, I kept arguing for cheap and slow, reminding him, “The day doesn’t matter…” For once, his insistence won out, and I finally agreed to pay to have it shipped overnight with arrival scheduled for Christmas Eve. Quickly we slipped the calendar and a tiny card signed by my eight-year old into the envelope, and went on with our holiday

tasks. Christmas Day came and went as always, but on December 26th, the phone rang around noon. The number was from my hometown, and I answered expecting a belated holiday greeting from a childhood friend. Instead the voice on the other end of the line informed me that my mom had suddenly passed away from a heart attack and we needed to come at once to make arrangements. Mom lived alone, so opening the door to her house the next day was surreal. Everything indicated that she had just run to the store for a few minutes and would surely be coming back momentarily. It was a life freeze-framed. As I took it all in, my gaze stopped on her coffee table. There was the calendar, open to the smiling face of her precious only grandchild, as if she had been enjoying time with him just before she left that final time. Just a few feet above it was the tiny card with his scratchy penmanship proudly displayed on the very center of the mantle; the prized centerpiece in a menagerie of sparkly, shiny Christmas cards. This one time, the day did matter. The gift had arrived right on time, giving her time to enjoy it, and me one last opportunity to let her know how much I loved her. In that moment, I knew she was right; the day doesn’t matter, because there’s never a better day to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you than today. Merry Christmas from the Payne family to yours!

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Georgetown is currently the second fastest growing city in the U.S. and the reasons for this growth are many and varied. In my view, the amazing people in our community is the key driver in making our town special and the reason we are so attractive for businesses and people looking to relocate here. Without the support of residents and their generosity, the non-profits in Georgetown would not be able to provide the needed level of services to those in our city who are in need. Movato Real Estate named Georgetown the most caring and giving city in Texas and fourth in the U.S. for small cities with populations between 50,000 and 60,000. Therefore, as we enter the season to reflect upon our blessings and to consider

also proud of the programs his office has implemented since becoming Constable, pointing specifically to a handicap parking enforcement program; the Click It or Ticket Program; and a notification program for local law enforcement agencies that acts as a type of ‘gap protection’ when protective orders are served until the order is entered into the Sheriff’s Department database. He also plans to migrate a DWI enforcement program he implemented in Pct. 1 “because DWI fatalities are on the rise in Williamson County right now.” Additionally, Chody asserts his leadership capabilities are reflected in his work with other elected officials, and community and law enforcement leaders. He wrote proposed legislation to improve the service of protective orders to better protect victims of domestic violence for Texas Rep. Tony Dale; worked with Austin’s Chief Art Acevado, and Governor Abbott and Lt. Governor Patrick, when he coordinated the Police Lives Matter event that was attended by over 2000 people this past fall; and testified at the Texas Capital in defense of Colton’s Law – all examples he feels demonstrate his ability to lead and establish relationships with other leaders, essential for the next sheriff. Concerning experience and leadership, Chody emphasizes a difference between the two. “Don’t confuse time in service with leadership time in service, which I have had in Williamson County,” he stresses. “There is big

difference between being a lieutenant and being an elected official; as a lieutenant you implement policy and procedure that comes down from your superior; as an elected official, I have defined and worked the policy that is best for my agency, constituents and county. That’s the difference leadership time in service makes.” As Sheriff, Chody affirmed, “I will share your values, stand up for the right thing, raise morale of the agency, and make the Sheriff’s office a place people want to work.” His goals are to start a Sheriff-Citizen Police Academy so that citizens can serve their community and better understand what takes place in law enforcement events; and, he plans to improve information sharing between the Sheriff’s Department and other agencies including Constables’ offices, municipal police departments, and the County Attorney and District Attorney’s offices. Other priorities for the candidate include issues related to border control as they affect the safety of our citizens, as well as protecting them from federal overreach of 2nd Amendment rights. Endorsements to date include: Texas Rep. Tony Dale, businessman Jim Schwertner, Taylor Police Officers Assn, Cedar Park City Council Members Jon Lux and Lyle Grimes, Granger Police Chief Robert Shelton, and Bartlett Police Chief Markus Holt. For more information visit: RobertChody.com

See page C5 for a useful resource guide to Georgetown charity and some ideas for your holiday giving!

Carter Responds to President Obama’s Remarks to the Nation

CHODY, FROM A1 of running a county-wide organization. Initially, he spent over five years with the Austin Police Department, starting as a patrol officer in “Charlie-Sector” which, he says gave him “experience in a community of diverse population.” He also worked as part of the mounted unit before moving on to recruiting, then to the APD Training Academy where he trained cadets in Constitutional matters. He also spent time as a corrections officer for the Texas Dept of Criminal Justice, and then 5-1/2 years as a Deputy Constable for Williamson County Precinct 2. Most recently, Chody has served as the elected Constable of Precinct 1 for the last seven years. It is this most recent tenure as an elected official that Chody says has given him the most substantive qualification for Sheriff: Leadership. Since becoming Constable, Chody has made excellence, leadership, and morale priorities in his office; and the accomplishment of these goals will be reflected in January 2016 when the Williamson County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office (officially) becomes the second Constable’s office in the state (there are over 780) to be recognized by the Texas Police Chief’s Association. Although he is proud of the honor in general, this accolade is important specifically Chody explains, because it demonstrates the professionalism of the department he heads, and helps with liability since recognized TPCA best practices are used by his office. Chody is

the reasons we give thanks, I have developed a list of non-profit organizations in our city who change lives every day. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer, below is a sample of some great organizations that could use your help. We also have service organizations, which are different than non-profits, in Georgetown, such as Sertoma, Sun City and Downtown Kiwanis, Sun City and Sun Rise Rotary that could also use your talent and time. In addition, we have the Chisholm Trail Foundation which helps donors

achieve their philanthropic goals by being a resource bridge between them and area non-profit organizations. We also have Seeds of Strength, a women’s organization, that formed a giving circle which allows members to combine their dollars in a shared fund and collectively decide where to give the money in our community through a voting process. I apologize in advance if I have omitted any Georgetown non-profit or service organization. I give my heartfelt thanks to all of the non-profits and service organizations who make Georgetown this special place we call home.

Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX31) released the following statement in regards to President Obama’s address to the nation Dec 6th. “President Obama needs to wake up and realize that we are at war. When he took office in 2009, he stopped using the term ‘War on Terror’ because he wanted to bury his head in the sand and ignore the fact that radical Islamic terrorists that seek the destruction of the western world have waged war against the United States and our allies. These murderous

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thugs are seeking any way possible to infiltrate our great nation. Their Caliphate calls for the destruction of our livelihood, freedoms, and overall existence.” “I will not stand by and allow these terrorist to infiltrate our homeland. We must take the fight to them, to their home base, and destroy their operations. We cannot, and I will not, allow them to bring the fight to American soil. That is why I am in support of stricter regulations on our visa program and, blocking refugees from Syria and Iraq from coming to America. I supported legislation that prevents admission to the United States of any proposed Syrian or Iraqi refugee until the nation’s top security officials unanimously certify that each individual does not represent a security threat. It makes an already thorough process, all done outside

of the United States, more secure by putting in place the most robust national-security vetting process in history for any refugee population.” “Unfortunately, what we heard last night from the President is more of the same failed policies that have allowed ISIS to grow even stronger. President Obama believes his strategy is working, and that gun control is the answer. Stricter gun laws in America, and leading from behind on the global stage, will do nothing to win the war on terror. In this time of increased global threats, with the recent terrorist attacks in San Bernardino and around the world, I am committed to keeping Texans safe. I will continue to support all efforts to make secure our homeland.” Rep. Carter represents Texas District 31, which includes Fort Hood, the largest military installation in the free world. He serves as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, is on the Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice and Science and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

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GHS Girls Open 25-5A Strongly by Galen Wellnicki Sports Editor

East View’s Diamond Morrison battles for a rebound Friday night during the Patriots’ 59-47 win over Marble Falls.

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Despite being limited to an eight-player varsity roster, Georgetown has gotten off to a 3-0 start in the District 25-5A girls basketball race, besting Dripping Springs, 46-23, and Vandegrift, 53-38, this past week. After just two of 14 rounds of district play, coach Rhonda Farney’s Lady Eagles and defending champion and state semifinalist Vista Ridge are the only unbeaten teams in the eight-school alignment. Four teams, including East View and next opponent Leander, are in a four-way tie at 1-1. Tuesday is an off date for 25-5A teams as they tidy up their academic niceties with competition resuming on Friday for the final district contest prior to the holiday break. The Lady Eagles, now 9-6 on the season, will face Leander (11-5) at 6 p.m. at Eagle Gym. The district chase will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 5, when GHS treks to Cedar Park. With junior starter Taylor Green and senior Dori Brown sidelined for personal reasons, and junior post Katy Brandenburg still out with a health issue, Farney has been down to eight players. However, the Lady Eagles have responded with a more-aggressive presence and improved continuity. Farney said recently that she felt her Lady Eagles could play with anybody if they played quality defense and rebounded. In its two district starts, Georgetown has limited the Tigers and Vipers to 31 percent from the floor (21 of 67, including just six of 25 from beyond the arc) and outrebounded them by a combined 43-33. Georgetown hasn’t shot the lights out in the two district games at 41.2 percent (35 of 85 from the floor, including just six of 22 3-point efforts), but the defensive pressure has helped offset the missed shots. In the victory over a much-improved Vandegrift team on Friday, the Lady Eagles took control of the game as they outscored the Vipers, 14-3 over the final three minutes and 49 seconds of the first half as six different players scored during the sequence. The stretch included 9 unanswered points to end the second quarter. Georgetown posted a 10-5 edge in the third quarter to up its lead to 19 points at 41-21. The Lady Eagles’ largest lead was 20 points at 39-19 on a field goal by Lady Eagles cont. on B3

Eagles’ Dean Looking Ahead To 2016 Season The Jason Dean era as head football coach at Georgetown had a very modest beginning -- a 1-9 debut season in 2009. The lone victory came on the final night of the season when the Eagles stopped Round Rock McNeil, 5435, at the Palace on Parmer. However, in the six seasons since a campaign in which the Eagles lost their first nine games by an average of 27.1 points, Dean has turned the GHS

program in a 180-degree direction. Four of those six teams advanced to the playoffs, including the 2012 squad that won 15 games before encountering Jerrod Heard and Denton Guyer in the 4A Division I title game at then Cowboys Stadium. Thoughts of seven wins or more in a season and playoff appearances have become more than fantasy-filled daydreams after a person has stuffed themselves with a gener-

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that ended with a playoff loss to Austin Bowie at the Burger Center, the Eagles have constructed a 46-15 record with a 20-8 district mark after two seasons each in 17-4A and 25-5A. In their four playoff trips, GHS is 8-4. The man, who played his high school football at tiny Santa Anna and college ball at McMurry, has proven that he can win with a Georgetown talent pool that may not contain as much pure athletic po-

tential as its rivals. Which brings me to my sit-down with Dean this past Thursday in the GHS cafeteria where we discussed the state of Eagle football, which, like many schools, is under the cloud of several potential district realignment possibilities; and that situation won’t dissipate until the first week in February. Dean cont. on B5

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Georgetown Girls Honor 1991,1992 State Teams By Galen Wellnicki Sports Editor

The women -- slightly more than two decades removed from being its genesis -- immersed themselves in the photo montage that completely covers the back wall of Georgetown girls basketball coach Rhonda Farney’s office. The wall is a monument -- rife with the emotion of the moment -- to her Lady Eagles’ teams that have reached the UIL State Tournament. This group of women, some with children and spouses in tow, were members of the first two of seven Georgetown squads to ride their talents to the hallowed hardwoods of the Frank Erwin Center on the season’s final weekend. This past Tuesday night -- as a centerpiece to the Lady Eagles’ victory over Dripping Springs -- members of the 1990-91 and 1991-92 teams gathered in Eagle Gym for a reunion. Following the ceremony and District 25-5A victory they toured their alma mater’s facilities. The montage, which even covers the door to the executive restroom, encapsulates a lot about the program and the emotions of the evening. Shawna Ford Lavender, now director of basketball operations at SMU, was targeted by her former teammates for her picture with free-flowing tears and arms behind her head in anguish. Her response, “I was sad, people.” Look at the faces in the picture at the bottom of the mural and there is plenty of raw emotion -and some of that lingers to this day. “I’m still mad. We were the best team,” Tammy Szafranski said of the one-point loss to Canyon Randall in the 1992 state final. For some of the kids it was an introduction to a period of their mothers’ earlier lives that may have seemed somewhat alien, with comments like “Mama, is that you?” or “Mama, you were thinner then.” Out of the mouth of babes… And exactly what did these former -- lifetime, if you prefer -- Lady Eagles accomplish? Let Rhonda Farney take you down memory lane. “In 1989 and 1990, we beat teams we should not have and lost to teams that we should have beaten,” Farney said. But the 1991 and 1992 teams converted inconsis-

Photo by Russell Rinn

Georgetown’s state tournament teams of 1991 and 1992 were honored last week. Players pictured are: (L-R) Rachelle Ramsey, Crystal Clay, Kristen Posey, Amy Albers, Tammy Szafranski, Shawna Ford, Desiree Warren, Jodee Wilson, Catherine Parnell, Nicole Coronado & DeAnn Porfirio.

1991 Lady Eagles 1991 LADY EAGLES ROSTER No. Name Cl. Ht. 10 Mona Parker sr. 5-3 12 Julie Dozier jr. 5-6 14 Catherine Parnell sr. 5-9 20 Shawna Ford jr. 5-6 24 Carly Curtis jr. 5-6 30 Gloria Mainez sr. 5-3 34 Jodee Wilson sr. 5-6 40 Crystal Clay sr. 5-9 42 Desiree Warren sr. 6-0 44 Amy Albers jr. 5-10 50 Tina Miller sr. 5-8 52 Tammy Szafranski jr. 6-1 54 Kristen Posey jr. 5-11 Head coach: Rhonda Farney Assistant coach: Kellye Richardson Managers: Jessica Werchan, Carolyn Parnell. 1990-91 SEASON BY GAME (Record: 32-4) Opponent Score Pflugerville 57-37 Elgin 69-37 Austin Anderson 67-28 Copperas Cove 55-39 Temple 62-46 Austin SFA 77-31 Odessa Permian 49-46 Waco Midway 49-57 Austin Westlake 49-52 Rogers 46-32 Austin SFA 65-32 S.A. Jay 58-40 Devine 67-51 S.A. Houston 58-38 Converse Judson 69-61 Bastrop 60-37 A&M Consolidated 75-39 Katy Mayde Creek 67-48 Groesbeck 63-47 New Braunfels 80-23 Stephenville 55-49

tency into consistency. “Those teams were comprised of players who began the tradition,” Farney said. “They played the game out of love and respect for the game and each other. They set the bar high as players and productive and extremely successful adults.” Quoting Farney’s

Waco University Waco Midway Belton Leander Taylor Waco University Waco Midway Belton Leander Taylor Corsicana Cleveland Houston King Waco Midway

1992 Lady Eagles 71-27 41-51 57-24 56-46 67-18 90-21 47-43 50-23 59-50 61-46 61-32 57-54 57-39 56-46

State Semifinals Dallas Lincoln 45-49 Individual Honors GHS Co-MVPs - Desiree Warren, Catherine Parnell All-District - First team: Shawna Ford, Warren Second Team: Kristen Posey, Cat. Parnell All-UIL State Tournament: Posey All-Region -- First team: Warren, Ford. Second team: Posey. Third team: Carly Curtis, Parnell TABC & TGCA All-State: Warren TABC & TGCA All-Star: Warren TABC & TGCA Academic AllState: Cat. Parnell District 24-4A Coach of the Year: Rhonda Farney 1992 LADY EAGLES ROSTER No. Name Cl. Ht. 12 Kerrie Edgar jr. 5-3 14 Cindy Woodliff jr. 5-9 20 Shawna Ford sr. 5-6 22 Kelly Johnson jr. 5-3 24 Carly Curtis sr. 5-6 30 DeAnn Porfirio so. 5-8 32 Tami Selle so. 5-9 34 Kim Stary jr. 5-7

prepared text on the early evolution of the program: “In 1990, building on the theme ‘The Tradition Continues,’ Georgetown defeated a Round Rock team led by Nicole Collins (Louisiana Tech and Angelo State star), then, on the final night of the regular season, beat the 13-0 Waco Lady Lions and their star

40 Shannon Sivertson so. 5-9 42 Rachael Ramsey sr. 5-8 44 Nicole Coronado jr. 5-7 50 Suzanne Koy fr. 6-0 52 Tammy Szafranski sr. 6-1 54 Kristen Posey sr. 6-0 Head coach: Rhonda Farney. Assistant coaches: Kellye Richardson, Jill Warren. Managers: Carolyn Parnell, Jessica Werchan. 1991-92 SEASON BY GAME (Record: 33-3) Opponent Score Pflugerville 48-46 Austin Reagan 63-33 S.A. Marshall 53-30 Copperas Cove 40-34 Killeen 57-60 Austin Westlake 39-53 Killeen 61-52 Austin LBJ 54-26 S.A. Jay 58-50 S.A. Brackenridge 70-47 Devine 52-32 Converse Judson 51-38 Bastrop 71-20 Houston Worthing 75-21 Austin LBJ 53-34 Lockhart 44-34 Uvalde 1-0 (forfeit) Stephenville 55-47 Groesbeck 54-49 Hamilton 53-49 Waco University 47-26 Waco Midway 52-42 Belton 35-24 Leander 51-26 Taylor 59-22 Waco University 62-30 Waco Midway 52-42 Belton 61-40 Leander 57-36 Taylor 79-20

Benita Pollard, who later played for the University of Texas. Much as the victory against Waco Midway in 1978 sparked the program’s rebirth, those two wins led to much bigger things in the years that followed. “Building on the previous season, the 1991 Lady Eagles, dubbed ‘The Dream Team,’ returned to 4A and returned to

Whitehouse 52-39 Livingston 65-45 Dickinson 54-44 Cleveland 60-52 State Semifinals Kaufman 59-44 State Finals Canyon Randall 42-43 INDIVIDUAL HONORS Team Co-MVPs -- Shawna Ford, Carly Curtis, Kristen Posey, Tammy Szafranski, Rachael Ramsey District 24-4A MVP Ford All-District -- First team: Ford, Curtis Posey. Second team: Szafranski, Ramsey. All-Centex: Szafranski, Posey, Ford. TABC All-Region: First team: Ford, Szafranski. Second team: Posey TGCA All-Region: First team: Posey, Ford. Second team: Curtis Texas Basketball Magazine AllState: First team: Ford. Second team: Posey All-UIL State Tournament Team: Curtis, Ford Texas Sports Writers Association All-State: Ford TGCA All-State: First team: Ford. Third team: Posey TABC All-State: First team: Ford (finalist for player of the year) TABC & TGCA All-Star: Ford TABC 3-Point Shooting Champion: Ford TABC Academic All-State: Curtis, Ramsey District 24-4A Coach of the Year: Rhonda Farney

the playoffs. With three returning starters (Desiree Warren, Kristen Posey and Catherine Parnell) and a host of district champion junior varsity players, the team found itself in District 18-4A with an old, familiar foe Waco Midway. Midway returned four starters from a state runner-up team, including all-state player and University of Texas signee

Judy Holcomb. Something had to give, and it was Midway. Georgetown split with the Pantherettes in district, and then defeated them in the regional finals for a trip to the Final Four. Georgetown lost to Dallas Lincoln in the state semifinals, 49-45. “In 1992, with three returning starters (Carly Curtis, Posey and Shawna Ford), the Lady Eagles won District 18-4A and breezed through the state playoffs, which set up a first-round state tournament matchup between the locals and the Kaufman Lady Lions. Georgetown, hoping to ‘Fulfill the Dream,’ played at the Erwin Center before over 14,500 fans, the largest crowd ever to watch a Texas high school girls’ basketball game. After beating Kaufman, the Lady Eagles lost a heartbreaker at the buzzer to Canyon Randall, 43-42.” The 1991 team posted a 32-4 record and the 1992 squad completed its work with a 33-3 record. “The thing I remember most was that they were very tall,” said Kellye Richardson, who has been Farney’s assistant since the Hall of Honor coach arrived in Georgetown. “They had really good height, good chemistry, loved one another and were all in in their effort to reach the state tournament.” Playing in the state tournament was the dominant career highlight on questionnaires given to the returnees. Kristen Posey: “…the bonds and memories with my teammates, coaches, teachers, parents and town. Georgetown was still relatively small back then (one high school) so the excitement was contagious, and the support from our town truly united and made for memories we shall never forget.” Desiree Warren Wilson: “...living out coach Farney’s mantra, ‘Anything worth having is working hard for.’” Cartherine Parnell Swinbank: “Our motto – ‘State before we graduate.’” Ford Lavender: “Playing in the 1992 state tournament -- the exciting win in the semifinal and the agonizing loss in the final. I wouldn’t have wanted to experience that emotional roller coaster with any other group than that amazing group of girls and coaches.” DeAnn Porfirio Rutledge: “…being part of a tradition. Georgetown Lady Reunion on pg B5

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Georgetown head coach Rhonda Farney smiles as her first two Lady Eagles teams that reached the state tournament were honored at half time of this past week’s district victory over Dripping Springs. Her 1991 team made the state semifinals and her 1992 team played for the state championship.

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LADY EAGLES, FROM PAGE B1 senior Kendrick Clark, who led GHS scoring with 17 points. Vandegrift tried to rally in the fourth period behind high-scoring guard Madison Byrne, who had 11 of her team-high 17 points in the final quarter. The Vipers cut the lead to 12 twice early in the period, but could slither no closer. What appeared to be a 9-1 deficit in second-half fouls called against GHS proved to be a major help for the Lady Eagles to blunt Vandegrift’s efforts in the closing minutes. “They had to foul five times (in the final two minutes) to get us in a oneand-one and give them a chance to get the ball, and that forced them to take time off the clock,” Farney said. Clark was the only double-digit scorer for GHS and added six rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Avery Kelly and Brooke Elliott added eight points each, while 6-foot-1 Dee Day, plagued again by fouls, scored 7 points and had the same number of rebounds. Junior Taylor Elliott scored six points, but continued to provide additional zip since moving into the lineup. “We played with improved energy and passion tonight,” said Farney, who was very complimentary of the improvements new coach Jonathan Jones has made in the Vandegrift program. The Vipers are 9-5 and 1-1 in district. Against Dripping Springs in the district opener, GHS turned a plodding first quarter into an early rout in the second period. The Lady Eagles outscored the Tigers 21-4 in the second quarter behind three 3-pointers by Kelly, 9 points by Day, and three free throws by Taylor Elliott. Taylor Elliott continued her hot hand with six of Georgetown’s eight points in the third quarter as the Lady Eagles led 36-19 after three periods. GHS’s largest lead of the night was the final 23-point advantage. Day topped the scoring list with 14 points, while Kelly had 12 -- all on her four 3-pointers -- and T. Elliott added 10. Clark scored only 5 points, but had eight rebounds, two steals, and

Georgetown freshman post Emily Jones goes up for a rebound with Dripping Springs’ Amanda O’Banan during the Lady Eagles’ victory over the Lady Tigers.

a block in a game in which all eight players logged plenty of playing time. Brooke Bradley, with six points, led Dripping Springs’ scoring. Farney is expecting Leander, under new head coach Kiara Marshall, to provide a stiff challenge for the Lady Eagles. The Lions are coming off a 41-38 victory at Dripping Springs. They lost their 255A opener to Vista Ridge, 65-37. Vista Ridge, the topheavy choice to repeat as district champion, has won its first two 25-5A games by a combined total of 64 points. TUESDAY’S 25-5A GAME AT EAGLE GYM GHS 46, DRIPPING SPRINGS 23 DS (23) -- Brandy Elson 0-2 0-0 0, Kaylen Morrison 2-4 0-0 5, Cassie Louthan 0-1 0-0 0, Julia Graham 0-3 0-0 0, Taylor Yates 1-4 0-0 3, Brooke Bradley 1-5 4-4 6, Brianna Morrow 0-1 0-0 0, Danielle Northrup 2-4 0-1 4, Amanda O’Banan 1-4 3-3 5. Totals: 7-28 7-8 23. GHS (46) -- Brooke Elliott 0-4 0-0 0, Kendrick Clark 1-6 2-2 5, Taylor Elliott 3-9 4-5 10, Sandi Harris 1-1 0-0 2, Avery Kelly 4-7 0-0 12, Dee Day 6-14 2-5 14, Olivia Anderson 0-3 1-2 1, Emily Jones 1-4 0-0 2. Totals: 16-48 9-14 46. Halftime: GHS, 28-8. 3-point shooting:

By Jon Whittemore Sports Correspondent

Photo by Russell Rinn DS 2-11 (Elson 0-2, Morrison 1-1, Graham 0-2, Yates 1-3, Bradley 0-1, Morrow 0-1, O’Banan 0-1); GHS 5-12 (B. Elliott 0-2, Clark 1-3, T. Elliott 0-1, Kelly 4-4, Anderson 0-2). Rebounds: DS 20 (Northrup 10, Bradley 4); GHS 22 (Clark 8, Kelly 5). Assists: GHS 11 (B. Elliott 4, Harris 3, Kelly 3). Steals: GHS 12 (B. Elliott 3, Jones 3). Blocks: DS 1, GHS 2 (Clark, Day). Turnovers: GHS 12. Total fouls: DS 15, GHS 11. Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: none. Records: Dripping Springs, 0-1, 11-4; Georgetown 1-0, 8-6. SUB-VARSITY (GHS SCORING ONLY) DRIPPING SPRINGS JV 30, GHS JV 28 -- Josie Weirich 3, Catherine Dietlein 11, Shelby Jones 1, Suzanna Richter 1, Miranda Gil 0, Jaelyn Knight 4, Maddie Vickers 4, Emili Harris 4, Taryn Newton 0. Halftime: DS, 14-10. GHS record: 0-1 in 25-5A, 10-3. GHS FRESHMAN BLUE 43, DRIPPING SPRINGS FRESHMAN 37 Gracie Speer 0, Morgan Bruning 10, Ali Isbell 2, Samari O’Brien 2, Hailey Wickline 23, Lauren Vega 2, Jade Smith 4. Halftime: GHS, 22-19. GHS record, 1-0 in 25-5A, 11-2. FRIDAY’S 25-5A GAME AT VANDEGRIFT’S VIPER PIT GHS 53, VANDEGRIFT 38 GHS (53) -- B. Elliott 2-4 4-4 8, Clark 7-10 2-2 17, T. Elliott 0-5 6-6 6, Harris 0-0 1-2 1, Kelly 3-7 2-3 8, Day 3-5 1-4 7, Anderson 0-0 0-2 2, Jones 2-4 0-0 0. Totals: 17-37 18-23 53. VANDEGRIFT (38) -- Bee Gonzales 0-1 0-0 0, Taylor Byrne 0-0 0-0 0, Madison Byrne 6-12 4-4 17, Taylor Grikis 0-1 0-0 0, Emma Harrelson 1-3 1-2 3, Renee Morton 0-0 0-0 0, Kathryn Scott 0-1 0-0 0, Loren Goddard 4-12 0-1 11, Kallie Roush 1-4 1-2 3, Natalie Goddard 1-4 0-0 2, Andy Hahn 1-1 0-0 0. Totals: 14-39 6-9 38. Halftime: GHS, 31-17. 3-point shooting:

GHS 1-10 (B. Elliott 0-1, Clark 1-1, T. Elliott 0-2, Kelly 0-4); VHS 4-14 (Gonzales 0-1, M. Bryne 1-1, Grikis 0-1, Harrelson 0-1, Scott 0-1, L. Goddard 3-8, N. Goddard 0-1). Rebounds: GHS 21 (Day 7, Clark 6, T. Elliott 4); VHS 13 (L. Goddard 4). Assists: GHS 11 (Clark 4, Day 3). Steals: GHS 15 (Clark 4, Day 4). Blocks: GHS 0, VHS 1. Turnovers: GHS 9. Total fouls: GHS 14, VHS 18. Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: none. Records: GHS, 2-0, 9-6; Vandegrift, 1-1, 9-5. SUB-VARSITY (GHS SCORING ONLY) GHS JV 34, VANDEGRIFT JV 26 -Weirich 9, Dietlein 10, Jones 5, Richter 0, Gil 0, Knight 2, Vickers 4, Harris 4, Newton 0. Halftime: GHS, 19-13. GHS record: 1-1 in 25-5A, 11-3. VANDEGRIFT FRESHMEN 40, GHS FRESHMAN BLUE 25 Speer 3, Bruning 8, Isbell 3, O’Brien 1, Wickline 5, Vega 0, Roberson 1, Smith 4. Halftime: VHS, 24-14. GHS record: 1-1 in 25-5A, 11-3. DISTRICT 25-5A AT A GLANCE Standings: Georgetown 2-0, Vista Ridge 2-0, Cedar Park 1-1, East View 1-1, Leander 1-1, Vandegrift 1-1, Dripping Springs 0-2, Marble Falls 0-2. Tuesday (Dec. 8) results: Georgetown 46, Dripping Springs 23; Cedar Park 56, East View 47; Vista Ridge 65, Leander 37; Vandegrift 73, Marble Falls 59. Friday’s results: Georgetown 53, Vandegrift 38; East View 59, Marble Falls 47; Vista Ridge 79, Cedar Park 43; Leander 41, Dripping Springs 38. Tuesday’s games: No games, finals. Friday’s games: Leander at Georgetown, 6 p.m.; East View at Vandegrift, 7:30 p.m.; Marble Falls at Vista Ridge, 7:30 p.m.; Cedar Park at Dripping Springs, 7:30 p.m. Note: District play resumes on Jan. 5.

After winning four of its last five games, including the consolation championship of the Keller ISD Tournament, Georgetown (7-6) will open District 25-5A action on the road at 7:30 p.m. Friday against Leander (8-5). The Eagles downed Temple, 64-60, in the consolation game this past Saturday in the Keller event. GHS lost to Euless Trinity, 45-42, on Thursday, but rebounded with wins against Keller Central, 45-42, and Plano John Paul II, 62-45, to reach the consolation battle with the Wildcats. Georgetown opened the week on Tuesday, Dec. 8, with a 58-56 win at 6A Round Rock. GHS was idle on Tuesday night for finals. In the consolation championship battle, the Eagles slumped in the second quarter after scoring 15 points in the first. They only added 9 before halftime as Temple put together first-half quarters of 12 and 18. Trailing 3024 to open the second half, Georgetown had one of its highest scoring quarters of the season, scoring 25 to Temple’s 9. From there the Eagles basically just matched scores to gain the victory. Sophomore point guard Matt Taparauskas led all GHS scorers with 17 points. Joining him in double figures was 6-foot-6 postman Logan Lester with 12 and Chandler Herman with 11. Beau Corrales had 9 and Kaden Herbert chipped in 8. The always tough and defensive-minded Eagles allowed one Temple player (6-2 Logan Hicks) to get away from them offensively. He had a game-high 24 points, but no other Wildcats player scored more than 5. Euless Trinity dumped Georgetown into the consolation bracket in the opening round. “We just had a really weak third quarter,” Eagles coach Russell Miller said of the 3-point loss.

The game started slowly with Georgetown’s 6-point first quarter being bested by Trinity’s 8 points. In the second period, the Eagles surged to a 5-point lead behind the five points of Taparauskas. In the third quarter, the offensive wheels came off as the Eagles scored only 5 to Trinity’s 16. Zac Kepner, a 6-5 post, scored 4 of his 10 points help keep the Trinity lead to a manageable 6. The Eagles staged a comeback in the fourth with Herbert getting 4 of his 10 total points. Kepner picked up four more, Beau Corrales sank a free throw, and Herman hit two 3-pointers. The Eagles hit 12 of 19 free throws for the game. Georgetown started its comeback in the second game, reversing the Trinity score in a battle with quad-host Keller Central. Herbert was the only Eagle in double figures with 12. Taparauskas added 9. In the victory over John Paul II, Herbert and Taparauskas were the only Eagles in double figures. Herbert tallied 13 and Taparauskas added 11. Chandler Herman had 7. The Eagles continued to get positive production from the post with Kepner, Jeff Williams and Logan Lester combining for 11. Georgetown put together four strong and consistent quarters scoring 16, 15, 14 and 17, doubling the Cardinals (8, 17, 7 and 13) in both the first and third periods. In the 2-point with over Round Rock earlier in the week, Herbert, a junior wing, sank a 3-pointer with 21 seconds left in the game to propel the Eagles past the Dragons. Taparauskas added two free-throws some 16 seconds later and a buzzer-beater by Round Rock accounted for the final score. “We played well early and got a nice lead going into halftime,” said Miller, Eagles on pg B6

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East View Girls Split District Openers By Allan Shiflet Sports Correspondent

After posting their firAfter breaking even in its first two district games, East View will return to District 25-5A girls action when they travel to Vandegrift for a 7:30 p.m. Friday battle with the Vipers. The Patriots were scheduled to play a non-district home game on Monday against Class 4A Lampasas. Coach Dave Walla’s Patriots were 8-8 on the season after losing 56-47 to perennial 25-5A contender Cedar Park on Tuesday, Dec. 8, and beating improving Marble Falls, 59-47, this past Friday at home. Vandegrift also stands 1-1 in district after losing 53-38 to Georgetown on Friday, and is 9-5 for the season. The Vipers’ district win was also against Marble Falls. Senior Abby Holland led the Patriots to the victory over Marble Falls with a 30-point performance, hitting 12 of 20 shots from the floor, and five of nine free throws. Holland, with an assist from Emily Daniel, scored the first East View bucket followed a few seconds later by Daniel getting a steal and bucket to allow EV to rush out to a 4-0 lead after 15 seconds of play. After Holland got a steal and bucket Marble Falls finally scored on the suffocating Patriot defense with 2:50 left in the opening period with a field goal and foul shot. Daniel followed with a 3-pointer from the top of the key to give the Patriots a 9-3 lead with 1:50 left in the first quarter. Holland made two free throws before the Mustangs reeled off 8 unanswered points to end the quarter tied at 11. Sophomore Rachel Wisian opened the second quarter scoring with two free throws. Holland followed with a bucket, and another field goal, and foul shot to complete the 3-point play and give the Patriots an 18-15 lead with 5:47 left in the half. Daniel drove the baseline scoring, making it 22-17 with 2:52 remaining before intermission and setting the stage for some last-minute heroics. Holland hit a 3-pointer, Daniel got a steal and

East View’s Abby Holland (25) is fouled by Marble Falls’ Yevonne Espinosa (13) during Friday night’s game. Photo: Russell Rinn a basket, and Holland drove the lane getting fouled and making a free throw to give the East View 6 points in 45 seconds and 28-19 lead at the half. Sophomore Paighton Corley opened the second half scoring with a drive and bucket followed shortly by Holland’s textbook hook shot across the lane with an assist from Daniel to make the score 30-21 after a minute of play in the quarter. Holland got an offensive rebound and put back basket, then fed Corley on a nice back door cutter play for the bucket. Twenty seconds later Corley made a steal going the length of the floor to score. Corley then drove the lane on the next possession, canning a bank shot basket and drawing a foul completing her 3-point play to give East View the lead at 37-26. After a Diamond Morrison buck-

et, Corley drove the lane, pushing the Patriots lead to 41-29 with just over three minutes left in the quarter. East View coach Dave Walla cleared the bench in the final period as the Patriots coasted to the to the 12-point win. “I was pleased with our defensive pressure, especially early in the game,” Walla said. “Our shooting improved, we got the ball inside more. We told the girls this was a workman like win. Abby was big for us in many ways. Her scoring was huge and her very unselfish style of play with some great passing and five steals made us click. Emily played a hard physical game; her scoring (14 points), steals (5) and assists (4) were big for us.” At Cedar Park, the Patriots started the game just as they finished, shooting cold. Not

until 4:33 of the first quarter did senior post, Keely Wallis score the Patriots first field goal. Thirty seconds later Wallis fed Daniel, who drained a long 3-pointer, one of her four beyond the arc, to pull East View into a tie at 5-5. With 1 second remaining, Daniel launched a successful 3-pointer from just inside midcourt to pull EV within 5 at 13-8. With tighter defense led by Corley and Holland, including several steals, the Patriots surged back to eliminate the deficit. Holland canned a 3-pointer to make it a 17-11 with 6:11 left in the first half. Morrison followed with a 3-pointer and Holland buried a 3-pointer from the top of the key. Kim Jones drove the lane drawing a foul, making one of the free throws to pull the Patriots within a field goal at 20-18. East View lost Wisian, with her third foul, with 3:47 left in the half. Daniel and Holland both made baskets to twice pull into a tie, the latter coming with 1:48 in the half, tying the score at 24. Jones made a steal and was fouled on her subsequent shot, making a free throw to give the Patriots their first lead of the night at 25-24. Wallis cleared an offensive rebound feeding Holland, who drilled a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 10 seconds left in the half to give the East View its biggest lead of the game at 28-24. The Wolves made a bucket and foul shot just before half to cut the East View lead to 28-27. The Patriots were crippled one minute into the second half as Wisian picked up her fourth foul, putting her back on the bench. After Cedar Park put 6 points on the board, Corley stole a pass, going the length of the court to score and draw a foul pulling East View closer at 33-30 after she completed the old-school 3-point play with her made free throw. Morrison made back-toback steals followed by field goals 10 seconds apart to draw East View closer. Holland made a bucket and Daniel hit another 3 to complete the comeback surge to tie the game at 42 at the end of three quarters. Wisian fouled out 48 seconds into the fourth quarter. Wallis

got an offensive rebound and put back to give the Patriots their last lead of the game at 44-43. The cold shooting bug bit East View and they failed to score again for four minutes as Cedar Park built a 51-44 lead with 2:36 remaining. The Pats only managed a Morrison field goal and Holland foul shot the rest of the way. Daniel led the East View scoring with 16 points and Holland contributed 13 points. “I was not upset with our play -- I did feel we settled for too many outside shots.” Walla said. “We played well in many phases of the game but didn’t shoot well. (26.4 percent from the floor)”

TUESDAY’S 25-5A GAME AT CEDAR PARK CEDAR PARK 56, EAST VIEW 47 EV (47) -- Paighton Corley 1-5 1-3 3, Diamond Morrison 3-9 2-2 9, Alyson Ashby 0-0 0-0 0, Emily Daniel 5-20 2-2 16, Kim Jones 0-2 2-4 2, Rachel Wisian 0-3 0-0 0, Lina Mendoza 0-0 0-0 0, Abby Holland 3-11 5-8 13, Keely Wallis 2-3 0-0 4, Sarah Lindsey 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 14-53 12-19 47. CP (56) -- Aubrey Mccarty 0-0 0-0 0, Leeann Stephens 0-0 1-4 1, Kimberly Webb 1-2 2-2 5, Jennifer Stallings 0-1 1-2 1, Cami Rettinger 2-5 3-7 8, Jazzmine Thorpe 0-4 1-2 1, Chika Onyia 9-14 4-7 22, Jordyn Harris 0-0 0-0 0, Sierra Laughlin 2-4 2-4 6, Harley Canales 2-3 0-2 4, Brandi Gaspard 3-4 2-5 8, Shannon Hazzard 0-2 0-0 0. Totals: 19-39 16-35 56. Halftime: EV, 28-27. 3-point shootimg: EV 7-25 (Morrison 1-3, Daniel 4-13, Jones 0-2, Holland 2-7); CP 2-13 (Webb 1-2, Stallings 0-1, Rettinger 1-4, Thorpe 0-3, Laughlin 0-1). Rebounds: EV 22 (Holland 4, Wallis 4); CP 42 (Onyia 9, Rettinger 8, Gaspard 6). Assists: EV 4 (Wallis 2); CP 10 (Stallings 3). Steals: EV 15 (Corley 5, Holland 4); CP 6. Blocks: EV 6 (Wisian 4, Morrison, Holland). Turnovers: EV 13, CP 18. Total fouls: EV 29, CP 18. Fouled out: EV, Corley, Wisian, Wallis). Technical fouls: none. Records: East View, 0-1, 7-8; Cedar Park, 1-0, 12-6. FRIDAY’S 25-5A GAME AT EAST VIEW EAST VIEW 59, MARBLE FALLS 47 MF (47) -- Tiffany Duavant 2-3 0-0 4, Morgan Haygood 2-3 1-2 5, Molly Myrick 3-10 2-2 11, Sydney Gibson 0-1 1-2 1, Yevonne Espinosa 1-1 7-11 9, Aubree Adams 5-11 0-0 10, Reann Hall 1-2 2-5 4, Aspen Woerner 0-2 2-2 2, Aileen Neri 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 14-33 15-24 47. EV (59) -- Corley 2-3 3-6 7, Morrison 2-11 0-1 4, Ashby 0-0 0-0 0, Daniel 6-18 0-1 14, Jones 0-3 2-2 3, Wisian 0-3 2-2 2, Mendoza 0-1 0-2 0, Holland 12-20 5-9 30, Wallis 0-0 0-0 0, Lindsey 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 22-56 12-24 59. Halftime: EV, 28-19. 3-point shooting: MF 4-11 (Dunavant 1-2, Myrick 3-9). EV 3-14 (Morrison 0-3, Daniel 2-9, Holland 1-2). Rebounds: MF 25 (Adams 7); EV 33 (Corley 5, Daniel 5, Morrison 4, Holland 4). Assists: MF 7, EV 10 (Morrison 4, Daniel 4). Steals: EV 13 (Daniel 5, Holland 5). Blocks: MF 2 (Hall 2), EV 4 (Wisian 3, Morrison). Turnovers: MF 17, EV 8. Total fouls: MF 20, EV 20. Fouled out: MF, Hall; EV, Corley. Technical fouls: none. Records: MF, 0-2, 8-8; EV 1-1, 8-8. Source: EV basketball.

Patriots Win 3 of 4 in Corpus Tourney By Jon Whittemore Sports Correspondent

After posting their first three victories of the season this past weekend in the Pride of Texas Tourna-

ment at Corpus Christi, the East View Patriots took a 3-8 season record into their final non-district test prior to the start 25-5A competition on Friday. The Patriots were sched-

uled to play at 6A Belton on Tuesday night before returning home to challenge district rival Vandegrift at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Vipers, who did not play Tuesday because of finals, will take an 8-6 season mark into the 25-5A opener, having won their previous two starts. In the Pride of Texas, the Patriots broke their seven-game losing streak with a 65-42 win over Weslaco East, and then edged host Tuloso-Midway, 81-79. East View then had its win streak snapped by eventual tournament champion The Woodlands, 85-50. EV then rebounded to beat League City Clear Falls, 76-66, in overtime in the third-place game.

Prior to going to the Coast, the Patriots dropped a 58-49 non-district decision to Elgin. In the tournament opener with outmanned Weslaco East, East View put together four solid quarters to claim their first victory. “It was a total team effort and a long time in coming,” Patriots coach Jason Jones said. East View put together quarters of 16-14-23-12 to earn the victory. Brandon Garrett led the scoring with 16 points. Donald Walton added 10 and Zion Hester and Quinn Stewart contributed 8 each. Cray Steger added 7. In the second tournament start, East View again strung together four quar-

ters and beat Tuloso-Midway on a buzzer-beating basket by Garrett. The Patriots put together quarters of 14-16-25-26. For the first time the team accomplished the balanced scoring that coaches prefer. The Patriots put three players in double figures -- Garrett 13, Stewart 15 and Hester 14 and Dylan Derr 10. Playing against The Woodlands in the semifinals, East View dropped a 35-point decision to the Highlanders, who left Corpus Christi with a 14-4 record. The Patriots were led in scoring by A.J. Keller and Walton with 8 each. Steger and Cameron Nowell had 6 each. In the third-place contest, the Patriots got back to their winning ways by stringing together four strong quarters. In this particular game, it took an outstanding overtime period (14 points) to clinch the victory over Clear Falls. In an unusual display of offensive muscle, East View scored in double figures in all four quarters and in the overtime. Scoring by quarter was 16-14-18-14 along with the 14 in the extra four-minute period. The Patriots were led in scoring by Walton with 20 and Steger with 12. Garrett

and Justin Derr had 9 each. Steger, a 6-foot-6 post, was named to the all-tournament team. The Patriots foreshadowed their three-win performance at Corpus Christi in their loss to Elgin on Tuesday, Dec. 8. East View played better, but failed to close the deal in a game that was tied early in the fourth quarter. After dropping behind 30-18 at half, the Patriots staged a furious rally, outscoring the Wildcats, 20-9, in the third quarter. “We played better,” Jones said, “unfortunately, climbing out of an early hole sort of used up our energy. We just couldn’t sustain the momentum all the way to the end.” Beginning the final quarter down by a point at 39-38, East View was able to knot the score at 43 early but was unable to ever take the lead. “Our defensive intensity was good for most of the game,” Jones added. “And at times, we had the offensive flow that we’re looking for.” The game did produce some much-desired balanced scoring. Garrett led the team with 11 points. Justin Derr had 10. Hester and Walton chipped in 9 and 8 points, respectively.

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DEAN, FROM PAGE B1 “We’re going into a new realignment season and that’s a factor,” Dean said. “We have a good core returning on offense with four starting linemen, a quarterback (Chandler Herman) who threw for more than 2,700 yards, and an all-district receiver (lengthy Beau Corrales). We have three sophomores back that started multiple games in the secondary. Our sub-varsity teams had winning records and were competitive in all their games. All this is encouraging. “Our No. 1 priority for the off-season is the defensive line. We got to replace the entire defensive line. We’re graduating everybody. We may move some people from the offensive line to the defensive line. That’s something we’ll examine more when we return to work in the off-season. “Also gone are all three of our running backs. We have some candidates on the JV. It will be a priority. First-quality running backs like Dakota Cahill are few and far between.” Of course, GHS once turned a young defensive lineman named Tyler Moody into a 1,000-yard rusher. There also will be changes in the coaching staff. Freshman head coach Frank Ibarra is retiring after a coaching career that started in Big Spring

and ended after decades in Georgetown; and assistant head coach Kyle Gandy is leaving at the end of the week to enter private business after 30-plus years of coaching. “We are looking to hire a couple young guys to fill out our staff,” Dean said. “My philosophy is to find the individuals that fit in with our staff and the type of kids we have in our program. We want people who will nurture our kids academically, athletically and even spiritually; find the right person to be part of the group.” Looking closer at realignment, Dean said, “It could go two ways, staying in Region IV (with a revised version of the current alignment) or in Region III --maybe with the old teams from District 17-4A. One thing I know is that district realignments are the best-kept secret until it’s revealed in early February.” What is the big plus of coaching in Georgetown? “We have the hardest working kids in the state,” Dean answered. “They do everything we ask of them. We do not have a fieldhouse full of D-I or even D-II players. Our talent pool is not one with tremendous athleticism, but we have advanced to the point where our kids expect to win. From the freshman on up they expect to be successful.

JASON DEAN AT A GLANCE

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Jason Dean is preparing for his 8th season at the Eagles helm

“That’s our starting goal (each season) to be a playoff football team -- to still be playing at Thanksgiving and to win a regional championship.” Dean pointed in two other directions for the program’s success. “I think our non-district schedule helps,” Dean said. “We don’t play pushovers. We play good people -- all 6A teams. “Also, we receive tremendous community support. Georgetown is a special place. It’s a place where people enjoy and respect local athletics.”

REUNION, FROM PAGE B2 Eagle basketball has established itself as a premier program. Expectations are high and usually fulfilled.” But there were lighter thoughts as well. Amy Albers Hunt: “There were many (highlights) for sure, but one was when coach Farney told us to line up ‘abreast’ and none of us knew what she meant so we just faced each other chest to chest… Ha! We quickly learned that’s not what she meant and that we all needed to amp up our vocabulary!!

Funny now, but not then!” Nicole Coronado: “… being the only one brave enough to tell coach Farney she was driving in the wrong direction.” Aside, Coronado, the popular and long-time Benold Middle School coach, received the loudest reaction from the crowd when introduced. Also: Suzanne Koy pointing to her chest and saying her scrotum hurt in practice (she meant her sternum)… Farney losing her shoe into the stands

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when she kicked the air in protest of an official’s call… Current assistant coach Kristin Curtis jumping out of the bleachers and onto the floor in Leander when her old sister Carly was knocked down… Coach Richardson always getting lost… Coach Farney’s temper tantrums during games… But what are reunions without stories, rekindled memories, tears, smiles and hugs?

That enjoyment and respect continues to grow with the quality of the competition and the young men who call the GISD Athletic Complex home. The expectation will remain high after back-toback 7-3 regular seasons and a 2015 campaign that ended with one of the most-exciting games in GHS history -- a 70-66 loss to Boerne Champion in which the Eagles finished 4-yards short of a victory and the two teams combined for 1,355 yards.

POSITION: Head football coach, boys athletic coordinator, Georgetown High School. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE: Santa Anna COLLEGE GRADUATE: McMurry University (Abilene) COACHING AT GEORGETOWN: Offensive coordinator, 2005-2008; head coach, 2009-present. OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE: Abilene High (seven years), McMurry (one year) FAMILY: Wife: Bethany. Children: Tatum, Emma, Tennison. SEASON-BY SEASON RECORD: Year Season (District) 2009 1-9 (1-6) 2010 5-6 (3-3) 2011 6-4 (2-4) 2012 15-1 (7-0) 2013 10-3 (5-2) 2014 7-3 (4-3) 2015 8-4 (4-3) Total 52-30 (26-21) PLAYOFF GAMES (8-4 overall) 2010 (0-1) Austin Bowie 17-35 2012 (5-1) Magnolia West 44-18 H. Summer Creek 38-21 Angleton 49-39 Nederland 38-6

*** One member of the Georgetown football coaching staff -- assistant head coach and receivers coach Kyle Gandy -- is very familiar with newly hired University of Texas offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Sterlin Gilbert. Their relationship as player/coach and fellow coaches began well before Gilbert became the newest $850,000-a-year Longhorn. “Sterlin played QB at (San Angelo) Lake View from 1994-96,” said Gandy. “He led us to the playoffs three years in a row which,

Leander Rouse 42-14 Denton Guyer 37-48 2013 (2-1) Montgomery 44-10 Nederland 33-7 H. Stratford 3-7 2015 (1-1) Austin Reagan 44-17 B. Champion 66-70 DEAN VS. OPPONENTS 5-0 -- RR McNeil. 2-0 -- Bastrop, Bastrop Cedar Creek, Buda Hays, Del Valle, Dripping Springs, Hutto, Killeen Ellison, Marble Falls, Nederland, Pflugerville Connally, San Marcos, Temple. 1-0 --Angleton, Austin Reagan, Humble Summer Creek, Leander Rouse, Magnolia West, Montgomery. 3-1 -- East View, Pflugerville. 1-1 -- Elgin, Harker Heights, Manor, Vandegrift. 2-3 -- RR Westwood. 1-2 -- Austin Anderson, Round Rock, RR Stony Point, Vista Ridge. 1-4 -- Leander. 0-1 -- Austin Bowie, Boerne Champion, Denton Guyer, Houston Stratford, San Antonio Southwest, Seguin. 0-3 -- Cedar Park.

as you know, was unusual for Lake View. I was head coach there from 1993-97. We also coached together one season at Springtown. He is a super coach and a genuinely good person. I am excited for him and for UT football.” Gilbert, an all-stater multiple years while quarterbacking the Chiefs, is coming to Texas from Tulsa where he was co-offensive coordinator for a Golden Hurricane team that ranked 14th in the nation in total offense, 11th in passing and 25th in scoring.

Six Georgetown Volleyball Seniors Earn Academic All-State From TGCA Six Georgetown seniors -- Maddie Douglas, Caroline Furrer, Shayleigh Haas, Mollie Mulvey, Riane Pope and Zoe Saavedra -- have been named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 5A Academic All-State Team. All 18 members of coach Jenny Richardson’s varsity have been named to the All-District 25-5A Academic team. Joining

Douglas, Furrer, Haas, Mulvey, Pope and Saavedra were Cammie Seaman, Megan Darville, Georgia Quiroz, Katy Russell, Keeli Escover, Karl Koenig, Camryn McGinnis, Hannah Matthew, Alex Bradley, Haley Glenn, Emily Ellis and Hannah Fotenot. Douglas, a 6-foot-1 middle blocker headed to Texas A&M, also earned

another award this week for her on-court performance. She was named to a second-team berth Austin American-Statesmen’s All-Central Texas Volleyball Team. Dripping Springs senior Morgyn Greer (6-3), who led the District 25-5A team to the state Class 5A championship, was named All-Central Texas Player of the Year.

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Pirates’ Women Find Going Tough in Walla Walla Event Southwestern’s women basketball team found Walla Walla, Washington, somewhat inhospitable this past weekend as they dropped a pair of games at the Kim Evanger Raney Classic. The Pirates dropped a 64-48 decision to Whitman on Saturday, and then fell to Whitworth, 66-53, as their record dropped to 1-7. SU will return home to play Hardin-Simmons (2-6) at 2 p.m. Thursday and UT-Dallas (5-1) at 3 p.m. on Friday. After playing the Comets, the Pirates will break for the holiday, returning to action against H-SU in Abilene on Thursday, Dec. 31. The Pirate fell behind early and they were never able to regain the lead as they dropped Saturday’s game to Whitman. Whitman opened the game on a 6-0 run and held SU to just two field goals in the first quarter to lead 15-7. The Pirates offensive problems continued in the second quarter and Southwestern trailed

by 13 points at the half, 32-19. The third quarter was much the same as the deficit increased to 16 points, 50-34. Whitman kept a safe distance the rest of the way and never allowed Southwestern within striking distance. SU aided its downfall with cold shooting, hitting only 28 percent (13 of 46, including just four of 16 from beyond the arc). Whitman also out-rebounded the Pirates, 40-26. Audrey Garcia led the Pirates with 19 points, six rebounds and two steals, while Olivia Podaras added 11 points and seven rebounds. The Pirates’ offense stalled in the first quarter and SU wasn’t able to recover in Sunday’s loss to Whitworth. The Pirates made just one field goal in the opening frame and trailed 11-2 after the first 10 minutes. SU leaped back to life in the second quarter, shooting 60 percent from the floor, but were still outscored as Whitworth logged 7

points from the free-throw line. At halftime, SU faced a 10-point deficit, 33-23. In the third quarter, Southwestern was outscored 15-11 and watched the hole deepen to 14 points, 48-34. The Pirates outscored Whitworth in the fourth quarter, but were unable to pull close. Madison Edward led SU with 13 points, four rebounds and two steals. Podaras added 12 points anbd Garcia chipped in 11 points. Neither team shot well from the floor, but Whitworth made 10 more free throws than SU and took a 47-36 edge on the boards. MENS BASKETBALL: After an impressive non-conference game, SU sophomore Ryan Ogden was selected as the Sothern Collegiate Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 7. Ogden, a 6-foot-3 forward from Houston Bellaire, was

unstoppable against Concordia shooting 85.7 percent from the floor and 100 percent from 3-point range. He led the team with 39 points in 39 minutes with eight rebounds, five assists, and one steal. Ogden is currently fourth in the SCAC in points per game with 18.7 and second in rebounds per game with 9.7. He leads the Pirates in both categories as well as blocks. After the finals break, the Pirates 2-4 on the season, returned to action Tuesday night against Wayland Baptist. They move on to San Antonio on Friday and Saturday to play in the Trinity Classic. They face Illinois Wesleyan at 3 p.m. Friday, and Hendrix at 6 p.m. Saturday. The Pirates will then take a 10day holiday break before closing out the calendar year in Tyler. They will play East Texas Baptist at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 29 and UT-Tyler at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 30.

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reflecting on the 28-18 bulge after 16 minutes of action. “I was really pleased with the post play of senior Logan Lester and junior Zak Kepner in the first two quarters. It also helped that Round Rock had 14 first-half turnovers that gave us some extra possessions.” Kepner had 6 points at half and 8 for the game. Lester had 7 in the second quarter when the team built the lead and 9 total for the game. Senior Logan Olson added a free throw in the fourth period. “If we continue to get that kind of production (18 points) out of the post position regardless of how it gets divided up, we’ll be really happy,” Miller said. “We just ask them to make the most of the minutes that they get.” Herbert led the team in scoring with 14 points, including four treys. Lester was second with 9 points. Kepner chipped in 8 and 6-2 guard Jeff McVean added 7. Despite 14 first half turnovers, the Dragons nearly made a game of it in the second half as senior Donovan Armstrong (5-9) poured in 15 of his game high 19 points after intermission. “Their point guard (Armstrong) was the key after half,” Miller said. “He’s pretty strong and we couldn’t get him turned. He just kept getting to his spots and making the shots.” Round Rock committed only one turnover after half. The Eagles had six turnovers in quarters.

FOOTBALL: SU junior Justin Broussard, a Beaumont Kelly product, was named third-team All-South Region by D3football. com, the publication announced this past week. Broussard, who also collected first-team All-SCAS for the third consecutive season at defensive end, started all 10 games this past season while racking up 62 tackles, including 20.5 for loss. He also led the conference with 9.5 sacks. The 6-foot-1, 235-pounder was named to D3football.com Team of the Week and SCAC Defensive Player of the Week after leading the Pirates to a 7-6 victory over McMurry on Sept. 12. Broussard posted nine tackles, including five for loss, three sacks and forced a fumble in the win over the War Hawks. Broussard has amassed 188 total tackles in three seasons, including 47 for loss. He also has collected 21.5 sacks and forced six fumbles in his career.

GIRLS (Most varsity games begin at 7:30 p.m. after 6 p.m. JV games) Friday, Dec. 18 East View at Vandegrift, Leander at Georgetown, Marble Falls at Vista Ridge, Cedar Park at Dripping Springs. Tuesday, Jan. 5 Georgetown at Cedar Park, Vista Ridge at East View, Vandergrift at Leander, Dripping Springs at Marble Falls. Friday, Jan. 8 Marble Falls at Georgetown, East View at Dripping Springs, Cedar Park at Leander, Vandegrift at Vista Ridge. Tuesday, Jan. 12 Georgetown at East View, Cedar Park at Vandegrift, Dripping Springs at Vista Ridge, Leander at Marble Falls. Friday, Jan. 15 Vista Ridge at Georgetown, East View at Leander, Vandegrift at Dripping Springs, Marble Falls at Cedar Park. Tuesday, Jan. 19 Georgetown at Dripping Springs, Cedar Park at East Vista, Leander at Vista Ridge, Marble Falls at Vandegrift. Friday, Jan. 22 Vandegrift at Georgetown, East View at Marble Falls, Dripping Springs at Leander, Vista Ridge at Cedar Park. Tuesday, Jan. 26 Vandegrift at East View, Georgetown at Leander, Vista Ridge at Marble Falls, Dripping Springs at Cedar Park.

Friday, Jan. 29 Cedar Park at Georgetown, East View at Vista Ridge, Leander at Vandegrift, Marble Falls at Dripping Springs. Tuesday, Feb. 2 Dripping Springs at East View, Georgetown at Marble Falls, Leander at Cedar Park, Vista Ridge at Vandegrift. Friday, Feb. 6 East View at Georgetown, Vandegrift at Cedar Park, Vista Ridge at Dripping Springs, Marblke Falls at Leander. Tuesday, Feb. 9 Georgetown at Vista Ridge, Leander at East View, Dripping Springs at Vandegrift, Cedar Park at Marble Falls. BOYS (Most varsity games begin at 7:30 p.m. after 6 p.m. JV games) Friday, Dec. 18 Georgetown at Leander, Vandegrift at East View, Vista Ridge at Marble Falls, Dripping Springs at Cedar Park. Tuesday, Jan. 5 Cedar Park at Georgetown, East View at Vista Ridge, Leander at Vandegrift, Marble Falls at Dripping Springs. Friday, Jan. 8 Georgetown at Marble Falls, Dripping Springs at East View, Leander at Cedar Park, Vista Ridge at Vandegrift. Tuesday, Jan. 12 East View at Georgetown, Marble Falls at Leander, Vista Ridge at Dripping Springs, Vandegrift at Cedar Park. Friday, Jan. 15 Georgetown at Vista Ridge, Leander at East View, Dripping Springs at Vande-

grift, Cedar Park at Marble Falls. Tuesday, Jan. 19 Dripping Springs at Georgetown, East View at Cedar Park, Vista Ridge at Leander, Vandegrift at Marble Falls. Friday, Jan. 22 Marble Falls at East View, Georgetown at Vandegrift, Cedar Park at Vista Ridge, Leander at Dripping Springs. Tuesday, Jan. 26 East View at Vandegrift, Leander at Georgetown, Marble Falls at Vista Ridge, Cedar Park at Dripping Springs. Friday, Jan. 29 Georgetown at Cedar Park, Vista Ridge at East View, Vandegrift at Leander, Dripping Springs at Marble Falls. Tuesday, Feb. 2 Marble Falls at Georgetown, East View at Dripping Springs, Vandegrift at Vista Ridge, Cedar Park at Leander. Friday, Feb. 6 Georgetown at East View, Leander at Marble Falls, Dripping Springs at Vista Ridge, Cedar Park at Vandegrift. Tuesday, Feb. 9 Vista Ridge at Georgetown, East View at Leander, Marble Falls at Cedar Park, Vandegrift at Dripping Springs. Friday, Jan. 12 Cedar Park at East View, Georgetown at Dripping Springs, Marble Falls at Vandegrift, Leander at Vista Ridge. Tuesday, Jan. 16 Vandegrift at Georgetown, East View at Marble Falls, Dripping Springs at Leander, Vista Ridge at Cedar Park.

UIL State Football Championships

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Barbara Dorrah shows her energetic support for Georgetown High School’s boys & girls basketball teams. TUESDAY’S NON-DISTRICT GAME At Round Rock GEORGETOWN 58, ROUND ROCK 56’ GHS (58) -- Brock Gonzales 0-2 0-0 0, Kaden Herbert 5-7 0-0 14, Matt Taparauskas 0-0 3-4 3, Dakota Cahill 1-5 0-0 2, Jeff McVean 3-4 1-1 7, Ethen Campbell 2-6 0-0 4, Beau Corrales 1-4 3-8 5, Chandler Herman 1-7 0-0 2, Will Dietlein 1-2 0-0 3, Logan Lester 4-6 1-1 9, Jeff Williams 0-1 0-0 0, Zak Kepner 4-4 0-0 8. Totals: 22-50 9-16 58. RR (56) -- Ryan Ward 1-3 1-2 4, Zach Becerra 0-0 0-2 0, Donovan Armstrong 8-15 2-4 19, Cade Knebel 3-3 0-0 6, Keven Meadows 3-3 1-2 10,

A.J. Reed 1-1 0-0 2, Aedan Acheson 0-0 1-2 1, Andrew Sparks 2-6 0-0 6, Paul Wells 2-8 2-7 6, Tyler Oviatt 1-2 0-0 2. Totals: 21-41 7-19 56. Halftime: GHS, 28-18. 3-point shooting: GHS 5-12 (Herbert 4-6, Campbell 0-2, Herman 0-3, Dietlein 1-1); RR 7-17 (Ward 1-1, Armstrong 1-4, Meadows 3-3, Sparks 2-6, Wells 0-3). Rebounds: GHS 25 (Kepner 6, Campbell 5, Corrales 4); RR 20 (Wells 5, Oviatt 4, Armstrong 4). Assists: GHS 12 (Herbert 3). Steals: GHS 11 (Corrales 3, Herman 3). Blocks: GHS 0, RR 3 (Oviatt 2, Wells). Turnover: GHS 13, RR 10. Total fouls: GHS 22, RR 15. Fouled out: none. GHS record: 4-5.

Refugio defeated Lovelady, 46-28, in a Class 2A Division I state semifinal this past Friday night at the GISD Athletic Complex. However, the Bobcats will be the underdog at 10 a.m. Thursday when they collide with defending champion Canadian (15-0) in the 2A Division I state championship game at Houston NRB Stadium. District 25-5A will have one team playing for a championship. Cedar Park (15-0) will be playing Frisco Lone Star (14-1) for the Class 5A Division II title at noon Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston. CLASS 6A, DIV. I Semifinals -- Austin Westlake 23, Allen 17; Galena Park North Shore 23, Converse Judson 17.

Championship -- Austin Westlake (14-1) vs. Galena Park North Shore (12-3), 4 p.m. Saturday, NRG Stadium, Houston CLASS 6A, DIV. 2 Semifinals -- Austin Lake Travis 49; Mansfield 21; Katy 38, vs. Cibolo Steele 0. Championship --Austin Lake Travis (150) vs. Katy (15-0), 8 p.m. Saturday, NRG Stadium, Houston CLASS 5A, DIV. I Semifinals -- Mansfield Lake Ridge 42, Aledo 21; Richmond George Ranch 42, Vista Ridge 23. Championship --Mansfield Lake Ridge (15-0) vs. Richmond George Ranch (150), 8 p.m. Friday, NRG Stadium, Houston CLASS 5A, DIV. II Semifinals -- Frisco Lone Star 55, Lake Dallas 49 (3OT); Cedar Park 39, Missouri City Ridge Point 17. Championship -- Frisco Lone Star (14-1) vs. Cedar Park (15-0), noon, Saturday, NRG Stadium, Houston CLASS 4A, DIV. I Semifinals --Argyle 24, Abilene Wylie 17; Waco La Vega 39, Carthage 3. Championship --Argyle (14-1) vs. Waco La Vega (15-0), noon Friday, NRG Stadium, Houston CLASS 4A, DIV. II Semifinals --Celina 49, Gilmer 44; West Orange-Stark 41, Cuero 28.

Championship -- Celina (15-0) vs. West Orange-Stark (14-1), 4 p.m. Friday, NRG Stadium, Houston CLASS 3A, DIV. 1 Semifinals - Brock 38, Mineola 22; Cameron Yoe 40, Mathis 14. Championship -- Brock (15-0) vs. Cameron Yoe (14-1), 5 p.m. Thursday, NRG Stadium, Houston CLASS 3A, DIV. II Semifinals --Waskom 28, Idalou 14; Franklin 10, East Bernard 7. Championship -- Waskom (15-0) vs. Franklin (15-0), 8 p.m. Thursday, NRG Stadium, Houston CLASS 2A, DIV. I Semifinals -- Canadian 61, Crawford 14; Refugio 46, Lovelady 28. Championship -- Canadian (15-0) vs. Refugio (13-2), 10 a.m. Thursday, NRG Stadium, Houston CLASS 2A, DIV. II Semifinals -- Albany 12, Seagraves 7; Bremond 40, Muenster 7. Championship -- Albany (14-1) vs. Bremond (15-0), 1 p.m. Thursday, NRG Stadium, Houston CLASS 1A, DIV. I (At Shotwell Stadium, Abilene) Championship -- Abbott 40, Crowell 30. CLASS 1A, DIV. II Championship -- Richland Springs 72, Follett 26.

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GHS junior Beau Corrales (15) dives for a loose ball during action in the 37th annual Jack Frost Tournament at Eagle Gym. The Eagles won 3 of 4 games in the annual event. Photo: Russell Rinn

Eagles Reach Semifinals By Jon Whittemore Advocate Correspondent

Above: Georgetown’s Kaden Herbert goes up for a shot during the Eagles’ tournament opener against Belton. Below: East View freshman Zion Hester goes for a layup during Jack Frost Tournament action. Photos by Russell Rinn

Georgetown coach Russell Miller was pleased with the improvement shown by his Eagles during their 3-1 run in the 37th annual Jack Frost Tournament at Eagle Gym this past weekend. After winning Pool A with victories over Belton, 48-42; Spring Christian Homeschool Sports Ministries, 53-41; and Magnolia, 58-45; the Eagles were eliminated in the Gold Bracket semifinals by eventual tournament runner up Trophy Club Byron Nelson, 59-47, on Saturday afternoon. Byron Nelson then lost 55-51 to San Antonio Churchill in the Gold title contest, giving the Chargers their fourth Jack Frost title in five seasons. “We played well,” Miller said of the Eagles, who stood 3-5 on the season after the tournament. “I was pleased with our effort and the progress from earlier in the week until the Saturday afternoon game was noticeable. “We’re coming around. We’ll get more consistent, and I saw some very positive things coming out of the tournament. The kids played with energy, and I really like the atmosphere in the dressing room. We’re united and working on getting better as we prepare for District 25-5A competition.” For the tournament, junior Kaden Herbert led in scoring with 67 points while averaging 16.8 a game. Junior Chandler Herman tallied 39 (9.8 per game), and junior Beau Corrales added 28 (7 a game). In the semifinal game, Georgetown was led in scoring by Herbert with 14 points. Herbert was the only Eagles player named to the all-tournament team after averaging 17 points. In something of a surprising offensive showing, 5-foot-11 guard Dakota Cahill, who seems to specialize in

defense, was second in the scoring with 9 points. Cahill had several very strong drives to the basket and also helped the cause by gathering in two offensive rebounds that he put back for two-pointers. Herman added 6 points. The Eagles committed 12 turnovers. In the pool games: The Eagles broke into the win column for the first time against scrappy and resilient Belton. It was GHS’ initial win after four losses to 6A competition. Miller is slowly incorporating his dual sport athletes into the starting lineup as they transition from football to basketball. In this game, Cahill (3 points) and Herman (7 points) started and played extended minutes. Also 6-foot-4 forward Beau Corrales (11 points) and 6-2 Jeff McVean (4 points) saw their court time increase. The Eagles were again led in scoring by Herbert who has been the most consistent player for GHS so far this season. Herbert, who moves from guard to wing depending on the lineup, had his highest-scoring game of the season with 22 points. He was 8 of 8 from the free throw line and also had two of the team’s four 3-pointers. The game would likely have not been as close as it was had it not been for Georgetown’s 18 turnovers. On Friday morning, the Eagles played CHSM with Georgetown winning by a comfortable 12-point margin despite a slow start as the Eagles scored only 6 points in the first quarter. GHS also was hampered in the first stanza by six turnovers that kept allowing the Crimson Knights, who put a lot of length on the court, to have some offensive success. Miller continued to steadily blend his football players into the game plan, and ultimately the footballers contributed 32 of the team’s 53 total points. The Eagles were led by

Corrales with 13 points and Herbert with 12. Last year’s leading scorer, Herman, continued to improve each game and chipped in 9 points. Sophomore point man Matt Taparauskas continued his outstanding play in this tourney by bedeviling CHSM with his deft ball handling and clutch free-throw shooting. Running the four-corners delay game late in the fourth quarter, he was sent to the line multiple times as the Knights tried to stop the clock. He was 4 of 5 on free throws in the fourth and added a 3-pointer in the third quarter to total 7 for the game. The Eagles are playing more consistently with each outing. In this game they strung together three solid quarters (13, 17, 17 points, respectively) after the 6-point opening period. The always tough Eagle defense forced 17 Knight turnovers. Georgetown took on Magnolia in their pool finale on Friday night and came away with a surprisingly easy 13-point victory considering that Magnolia started 6-3, 6-4, 6-5 and 6-6 with a 6-10 on the bench. Herbert led the scoring parade with 19 points. He was followed by Herman, who tallied 17, including five 3’s in what is his best game of the season. Herman also led in rebounding with three. The Eagles were 10 of 13 (77 percent) on free throws and committed only nine turnovers. Taparauskas played a solid floor game and contributed 5 points. Logan Olson and Cahill played well defensively and hustle-wise, and had 4 points each. Georgetown’s defense forced 22 Magnolia turnovers and held the Bulldogs to only 5 points in the decisive fourth quarter. The Bulldog’s best player, 6-6 senior Jerren Campbell, did score 16 points for the game, but was held scoreless in the final eight minutes.

Patriots Struggle At Frost By Jon Whittemore Advocate Correspondent

The struggles for the East View boys basketball team continued in the 37th annual Jack Frost Tournament on Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 3-5, as the Patriots lost all four of their games to drop their season record to 0-6. In the pool opener with Westwood, East View struggled mightily on offense and allowed the 6A Warriors to find their own offensive rhythm. The result was an old-fashioned country East View boys coach Jason Jones whipping. encourages his Patriots during the 37th The Patriots played hard – they annual Jack Frost Invitational. were very active defensively – but shot poorly and were sloppy with their ball handling (22 turnovers). third period and scored only two They were 11 of 24 from the free baskets to go with five free throws. throw line (46 percent) and allowed The Bobcats scored 20 in the third, 15 3-pointers on the defensive end. running the lead to 16 as they entered Also, in an unusual statistical quirk, the final quarter. every player on Westwood’s roster A furious 20-point quarter by East scored. The Pats were led by senior View led by sophomore Donald Dylan Derr with seven points. Walton’s 7 in the period (15 for the Against Byron Nelson, which is in game) kept the score respectable. a community just outside the bounds Wing Quinn Stewart added 9 points, of Dallas/Fort Worth International and 6-foot-6 senior postman Cray Airport, the Patriots put up one of Steger contributed 8. their strongest performance of the The losing formula of not-enoughseason, falling by 11 points to the points and too-many-turnovers conteam that lost to Gold Bracket chamtributed to another sound thrashing pion San Antonio Churchill, 55-51, in for the Patriots in the third game, this the title game. time against Stevens. Trailing by only 5 points at the The Pats turned the ball over 20 half, East View came out cold in the times and started each half with-sin-

gle digit scoring quarters (5 in the first and 8 in the third). Walton led East View with 10 points and Stewart added 7. “We’re getting closer to the style of basketball that we’d like to play,” coach Jason Jones said after his Patriots lost a thriller to the Magnolia in the Friendship battle at Southwestern’s Robertson Center. East View played infinitely better than it had in the other three games --especially the blow-out loses to Westwood and Stevens. “The guys don’t like to lose, and they played like they intend to win some games this year,” Jones said. “We hope that we can take this game and learn from it, and that it will give us some extra drive and motivation for our home opener this week against Elgin. As a coaching staff, we’re trying to stay positive, learn from our mistakes and continue to work hard on getting better.” Leading the way for the Patriots was freshman point guard Zion Hester (5-9) with 21 points. Walton chipped in 11. Of special note from Jones was the play of Brandon Garrett, who came off the bench in the third quarter and contributed 7 points. “Brandon came in and gave us a physical presence, scored some points, and gave us some enforcer-type effort in the middle,” Jones said.

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Lady Eagles Reach Jack Frost Semifinals By Galen Wellnicki

Georgetown defenders Taylor Elliott (22) and Sandi Harris (25) pressure a San Antonio Stevens player.

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It was a time of mixed reviews from Georgetown girls head coach Rhonda Farney after her Lady Eagles were eliminated in the Gold Bracket semifinals of the 37th annual Jack Frost Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Eagle Gym. After breaking a threegame losing streak to Class 6A powers with three pool victories, Georgetown dropped a 46-32 decision to Tyler John Tyler three days prior to the start of District 25-5A competition. The Lady Eagles came out of the tournament with a 7-6 season mark. They tumbled from 17th to 24th in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches’ 5A rankings. To reach the semifinals against the Lions who were ranked sixth in 5A, the Lady Eagles downed two highly regarded opponents in San Antonio Incarnate Word, 62-51, and Belton, 44-40, along with struggling San Antonio Stevens, 53-22. The victory over GHS advanced John Tyler into the Gold finals where they dropped a 50-42 decision to Cibolo Steele, the 12th ranked 6A team in last week’s TABC poll. The loss was the Lions’ first after 10 consecutive victories. In the loss to John Tyler, which shares the same District 16-5A with unbeaten Lufkin (14-0), the Lady Eagles held a 15-12, edge at the end of the first period. However, a 3-pointer by all-tourney selection Destani Whitehead tied the game at 15-15 just 42 seconds into the second quarter and ignited a 16-2 run that put the Lions in control. Georgetown was down by 11 at 30-19 at the half. Two free throws by junior Dee Day cut John Tyler’s advantage to 9 in the early seconds of the third period. However, the Lions quickly jacked the lead into double digits before two field goals and a free throw by Day cut the margin back to 11 at the end of the third period. A layup by junior Taylor

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Above: Tournament namesake Jack Frost holds court during an awards presentation on the opening night of the event. Below: Georgetown senior Dori Brown goes airborne to save the ball from going out of bounds. Photos: Russell Rinn

Elliott with five minutes and 58 left to go cut the lead back to 9 at 39-30. A run of 6 consecutive points over the next 1:17 extracted the teeth from any reasonable GHS comeback as the usually fast-paced, ball-hawking Lions changed to a more deliberate pace in the final period. The Lady Eagles did not shoot well -- 12 of 43 from the floor (27 percent), including an anemic three of 18 from beyond the arc. They made only five of 12 free throws. The 6-foot-1 Day and Avery Kelly were the only GHS players with more than 3 points with 13 and 8 points, respectively. They also were the Lady Eagles’ two all-tournament selections. It seemed that every time Georgetown cut the lead to 9 points they were unable to take advantage of opportunities to slice further into the deficit, missing shots underneath on several occasions.

Whitehead and Alyssa Mayfield led all scorers with totals of 18 and 17, respectively, in a game where only four of animated coach Mike Smith’s players scored. “It was a great tournament with great competitors,” GHS head coach Rhonda Farney said. “I wish we would have been playing in the championship game against Argyle again this year. I think this game -- physical with a lot of pressure -- will help us at some point down the road. “I saw some good things. Holding Tyler to 46 points shows us a good defensive game. We didn’t have a lot of shots go down, and that may have been a matter of the type of shots we took. “Overall, I think the kids are coming together more on the court, we’re finding our identity, and we’re able to play better team defense.” Farney has stressed that she feels her team can

play with anybody if it can rebound and play good defense. She was happy with the Lady Eagles’ performance in the win over Incarnate Word, which entered the tournament with a 7 -1 record, including a 10-point win over Killeen Ellison. Leading 33-32 at the half and 44-40 after three periods, GHS outscored the Shamrocks, 18-11, in the final quarter to break the three-game skid. Fourteen of the Lady Eagles’ points in the fourth were free throws, with the only field goals being a layup by senior Dori Brown and a rebound by Day. The GHS defense held the usually sharp-shooting San Antonians to just 29 percent for the game, including only 18 percent in the second half. Senior Kendrick Clark and Day each had 13 points for the Lady Eagles, while Kelly had 12 and Brooke Elliott added 10. “I’m proud of the girls

(coming back after the losses),” Farney said. “It’s amazing when we play good defense how much better the offense gets.” Later on Thursday, the Lady Eagles came back to edge Belton by four points. With score tied at 39-39 with 1:34 to play, GHS was able to outscore the Lady Tigers (9-3 after the loss) by a 5-1 count. The final 3 points coming on clutch free throws by Brooke Elliot, who led Lady Eagles’ scoring with 13 points. Day added 12 points. The Lady Eagles did receive a scare late in the

game when junior starting guard Tylor Green went down with a knee injury of undetermined severity. However, after sitting out Friday’s final one-sided pool victory over Stevens, Green was able to play against John Tyler in the semifinals. Against Stevens, Georgetown outscored the Falcons, 16-2, in the second quarter to grab a 27-8 halftime lead and never looked back. Day led GHS with 17 points, and Taylor Elliott added 9 points.

East View Girls Reach Bronze Semifinals By Allan Shiflet

Advocate Correspondent

The East View Patriot Girls Basketball team beat 6A Round Rock Cedar Ridge, 49-38, in its third and final Pool D game on Friday for a quality win that was the highlight its four games in the 37th annual Jack Frost Tournament on Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 3-5. The Lady Patriots lost their first two pool games on Thursday to state-ranked Cibolo Steele, 53-39, and McKinney, 4836, and then were eliminated on Saturday in the Bronze Bracket semifinals on a 5750 loss to Houston Westbury Christian that evened East View’s record at 7-7. “We had a chance to play four good teams, getting a 6A win and playing all close, East View coach Dave Walla said. “I was not disappointed. I thought we maintained a good effort level and learned some things playing such competition.” The Lady Patriots went 1-3 for the tournament playing four formidable teams. East View opened the tournament with 6A power and eventual Gold Bracket champion Steele High, who exited Georgetown with a 19-1 record. The Patriots had a solid first quarter against the Knights as sophomore wing, Paighton Corley, opened the scoring, driving and hitting a bank shot. Emily Daniel followed an Abby Holland field goal with a 3-pointer from the deep corner. Sophomore post, Rachel Wisian, hit a nice turnaround shot in the lane to give the Pats a 10-3 at the end of the first quarter. Holland had two field goals, and Daniel drained a 3-pointer from the top of the

Lady Patriot guard Emily Daniel was a key figure for East View during the Jack Frost Tournament.

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key and two free throws to give underdog Patriots the lead at half time 19-16. Steele got their first lead with 6 minutes and 20 seconds left in the third quarter at 23-21. The Pats fought back with Corley hitting a bucket with nice assist from Wisian to close within 2 at 29-27 with 3:49 remaining in the period. Steele outscored the Pats 37 to 20 in the 2nd half to take the win. Holland led the scoring with 11 points, while Daniel and Corley contributed 10 and 8 points, respectively. The Patriots then lost to McKinney. East View played hard, but were outshot 52 to 30 percent for the game with a disas-

trous third quarter that saw the Patriots go scoreless until Holland hit two free throws in the last minute of the period, allowing the Lions to pull out to a 38-26 lead after being tied at 24 at halftime. Holland and Wisian were the top scorers and rebounders with 13 and 8 points and seven and five rebounds, respectively. In its best performance of the event, East View defeated the Raiders. Patriots’ reserve post Keely Wallis opened the second quarter with a free throw and followed that with an assist to Holland, whose bucket gave EV the lead at 19-17 with 2:44 left in the first half. After trailing 21-19 at the

break, East View rallied in the third quarter behind Holland’s two buckets followed by a Daniel steal, going the length of the court, scoring and grabbing the lead the Patriots never relinquished at 25-23. After Holland made two foul shots and a field goal, Corley flashed down the lane for a driving bucket, and Diamond Morrison drilled a 3-pointer to give the Patriots a 4135 lead at the end the third quarter. East View was led by Holland’s 21 points and 12 rebounds. She was followed by Morrison’s 10 points and six rebounds. East View lost to a tall and talented Westbury Christian Wildcats team 57-50 in their fourth game. Holland opened the scoring with a field goal followed by a long 3-pointer. Daniel canned a couple 3-pointers to give the Patriots an early 11-9 lead. Corley made a driving runner to even the score at 15. Holland’s field goal with :08 left in the first quarter gave EV its last lead at 19-18. The huge height advantage and deft 3-point shooting allowed Westbury to pull out to a 9-point lead until Patriots’ reserve wing Lina Mendoza drew a foul and made both shots to close the Wildcats’ lead to 35-28 at halftime. Daniel, with an assist from Wallis, drained a 3-pointer to get within 4 at 35-31 with 5:50 left in the third quarter. East View never got any closer as Westbury outscored the Patriots, 22-19, during the rest of the game for the win. Holland, an all-tournament selection, had another outstanding game leading the scoring with 19 points; Daniel had three 3-pointers in scoring 13 points.

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37th Annual Jack Frost Tournament At-A-Glance BOYS

GOLD BRACKET Championship: San Antonio Churchill 55, Trophy Club Byron Nelson 51. Semifinals: Churchill 55, Spring Westfield 50; Byron Nelson 59, Georgetown 47. SILVER BRACKET Championship: Round Rock McNeil 66, Belton 56. Semifinals: McNeil 52, Leander 46; Belton 61, Round Rock Westwood 55. BRONZE BRACKET Championship: Temple 70, San Antonio Stevens 68. Semifinals: Temple 57, Austin Lake Travis 55; Stevens 66, Spring Christian Homeschool Sports Ministries 47. FRIENDSHIP GAMES Games: Magnolia 72, East View 69; College Station A&M Consolidation 46, Colleyville Heritage 44. POOL PLAY Pool A Standings: GHS 3-0, Belton 2-1, CHSM 1-2, Magnolia 0-3. Results: GHS 48, Belton 42; CHSM 67, Magnolia 49; GHS 53, CHSM 41; Belton 51, Magnolia 50; GHS 58, Magnolia 45; Belton 55, CHSM 46. Pool B Standings: Byron Nelson 3-0, Westwood 2-1, Stevens 1-2, East View 0-3. Results: Westwood 74, East View 30; Byron Nelson 55, Stevens 49; Westwood 57, Stevens 53; Byron Nelson 68, East View 57; Stevens 73, East View 40; Byron Nelson 57, Westwood 44.

Georgetown’s Brooke Elliott (10)tries to stop an opponents drive to the basket. Avery Kelly (34) rushes in to help. Photo: Russell Rinn

Churchill, Steele Win Jack Frost Crowns A pair of San Antonio area teams fought off stern challenges Saturday night in Eagle Gym to win the team championships of the 37th annual Jack Frost Tournament. Churchill, down 27-20 at the half, rebounded with a 23-point third quarter to down Trophy Club Byron Nelson, 55-51, to win the boys title. Vanderbilt signee Clevon Brown, a 6-foot8 senior, scored nine of his 15 points during the

third-quarter rally. He was named the tournament MVP. The Chargers improved to 11-1 on the season. In the girls final, MVP Alexes Bryant, a 6-3 senior, and feisty guard Charisma Shepherd each scored 13 points for Steele, which expanded a 2-point halftime bulge with a 27-21 edge in the second half to stop Tyler John Tyler, 50-42. Steele improved to 18-1, while John Tyler took

its first loss in 11 starts. Byron Nelson and John Tyler each eliminated Georgetown teams in the semifinals earlier Saturday to gain their title showdowns. Churchill beat Spring Westfield and Steele downed defending tournament and 4A state champion Argyle to advance.

Pool C Standings: Churchill 3-0, McNeil 2-1, Temple 1-2, Heritage 0-3. Results: McNeil 67, Temple 66; Churchill 59, Heritage 29; McNeil 47, Heritage 41; Churchill 70, Temple 52; Churchill 56, McNeil 52; Temple 57, Heritage 48. Pool D Standings: Westfield 3-0, Leander 2-1, Lake Travis 1-2, A&M Consolidated 0-3. Results: Leander 60, Lake Travis 54; Westfield 59, A&M Consolidated 46; Westfield 41, Leander 40; Lake Travis 59, A&M Consolidated 39; Westfield 62, Lake Travis 54; Leander 47, A&M Consolidated 41. ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM MVP -- Clevon Brown, Churchill. The Team -- Trey Flowers, A&M Consolidated; Jordan Russell, Belton; Jack Nobles, Bryan Nelson; Ryan Wheeler, Byron Nelson; Nantz Nelson, Heritage; Cameron Burkett, CHSM; Kaden Herbert, Georgetown; Hunter Kent, Lake Travis; Kobe Thompson, Leander; Jordan Moffatt, Magnolia; Victor Bailey, Jr., McNeil; Jeff Fesperman, Churchill; Jhamir Trott, Stevens; Darius McNeill, Westfield; Jase Febres, Westfield; Logan Hicks, Temple; Julian Hodge, Westwood.

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GOLD BRACKET Championship: Cibolo Steele 50, Tyler John Tyler 42. Semifinals: Steele 43, Argyle 39; John Tyler 46, Georgetown 32. SILVER BRACKET Championship: Austin Bowie 59, Austin Westlake 54. Semifinals: Bowie 47, McKinney 38; Westlake 51, Belton 40. BRONZE BRACKET Championship: Houston Westbury Christian 60, San Antonio Incarnate Word 43. Semifinals: Westbury Christian 57, East View 50; Incarnate Word 47, The Woodlands College Park 34. FRIENDSHIP GAMES Games: San Antonio Stevens 74, Hutto 27, Lubbock Coronado 39, Round Rock Cedar Ridge 38. POOL PLAY Pool A Standings: GHS 3-0, Belton 2-1, Incarnate Word 1-2, Stevens 0-3. Results: GHS 62, Incarnate Word 51; Belton 51, Stevens 37; Incarnate Word 62, Stevens 54; GHS 44, Belton 40 (OT); GHS 53, Stevens 22; Belton 65, Incarnate Word 59. Pool B Standings: Tyler 3-0, Westlake 2-1, College Park 1-2, Hutto 0-3. Results: Tyler 56, Westlake 52 (OT); College Park 45, Hutto 27; Tyler 84, Hutto 25; Westlake 48, College Park 28; Westlake 50, Hutto 18; Tyler 50, College Park 30. Pool C Standings: Argyle 3-0, Bowie 2-1, Westbury Christian 1-2, Coronado, 0-3. Results: Argyle 43, Bowie 40; Westbury Christian 50, Coronado 43; Bowie 40, Coronado 35; Argyle 54, Coronado 31; Bowie 39, Westbury Christian 33. Pool D Standings: Steele, 3-0; McKinney 2-1; East View 1-2, Cedar Ridge 0-3. Results: Steele 53, East View 39; McKinney 52, Cedar Ridge 45; McKinney 48, East View 36; Steele 55, Cedar Ridge 45; Steele 55, McKinney 46; East View 49, Cedar Ridge 38. ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM MVP -- Alexes Bryant, sr., Steele. The Team -- Vivian Gray, jr., Argyle; Madison Ralston, soph., Argyle; Kianna Ray, sr., Bowie; Bailey Holle, jr., Westlake; Blair Gilbert, sr., Belton; Charisma Shepherd, sr., Steele; Avery Kelly, sr., Georgetown; Dee Day, jr., Georgetown; Abby Holland, sr., East View; Destani Whitehead, soph., John Tyler; Ashtyn Beal, jr., John Tyler; Quincy Noble, soph., McKinney; Alexia Torres, sr., Incarnate Word; Destiny Jenkins, fr., Stevens; Marissa Banfield, jr., Houston Westbury Christian; Jasmine Atobajeun, soph., College Park.

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Texas for innovative design and attention to detail, Jimmy Jacobs has offered an array of home building services to residential communities in central Texas for over 30 years, and now leads his latest venture, Grand Endeavor Homes. Grand Endeavor Homes, a Georgetown based custom home builder that constructs new homes in multi-builder, custom home communities including Rio Ancho in Liberty Hill, is pleased to announce a new “Build On Your Lot” program, which features award-winning, premier-quality craftsmanship throughout central Texas. This state-of-the-art custom approach brings comprehensive, team-oriented support through each step of the home

building process, providing residents with a personal “Build On Your Lot” team who works sideby-side as a partner from the very beginning with lot assistance, home placement consultation, planning, interior design selection and custom-builder support. Grand Endeavor Homes “Build On Your Lot” program, with central Texas as the focal point,

extends to Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Belton, Taylor and beyond. The customer-focused program begins with a consultation with a personal “Build On Your Lot” specialist who provides individual assistance in lot selection, as well as home placement once a lot is selected.

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also any style, from Traditional and Traditional Hill Country to Modern and Urban Farmhouse. After the design plan is selected, Grand Endeavor Homes’ in-house interior designers assist in finalizing design selections and adding individual touches, making each home unique and personal. Finally, Grand Endeavor Homes’ hand-crafted construction process is designed to simplify and enrich the home building experience for every client. A personal custom home builder with three decades of successful award winning home building experience oversees the process from pre-construction to move-in. The construction approach employed by Grand Endeavor Homes is limited only by the imagination of the design and the vision of the homeowner, and is guaranteed to be built with uncompromising quality. See Endeavor, p. C4

Some Inside Scoop on the Great Williamson County Outdoors Williamson County Parks and Rec-

reation has something for everyone, and our county parkland represents a mix of preservation and recreation. The Advocate spent a morning with Mark Pettigrew, Preserve and Trails steward to hear a little bit about a LOT of work that goes on behind the scenes. Mr. Pettigrew grew up in England, and studied chemistry and geography before starting his very diverse career. He and his family moved to Georgetown because in all the places they lived around the world, “People always had something negative to say about where they were from; except Texas. Everyone from Texas had great things to say. When we came to Georgetown, we had seven days to buy a house and we just fell in love with the town.” While serving as the Preserve and Trails steward, Pettigrew assists departmental staff in their collective efforts to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the public. Pettigrew’s stewardship covers hundreds of acres of parkland—animal science to chainsaw maintenance—ten miles of multi-use trails, and 47 caves that have everything from the Georgetown Salamander to rattlesnakes. “City parks are often about beautification of areas within and around neighborhoods,” Pettigrew says. “County parks stay as close to nature as we can. We take care to preserve the environment, educate the public on how each location must be guarded or treated, and sometimes can open those areas to visitors for observation.” Much of the work done by

the Parks department goes largely unnoticed, but that is the way they like it. “We work extra hard to make our presence invisible. We trim trees and low shrubbery to look like it was growing that way. We hold classes for the public to learn how to ‘leave no trace’, and we try to evolve our work and our solutions to fit natural changes and adapt to growth all around us; sometimes right up to us.” While they can’t put orange cones around every snake or sharp rock, the maintenance staff are constantly upgrading trails, mitigating water damage, trimming brush away from walkways, and removing signs of everything from vandalism to fire ants. Pettigrew has made quite a change in the department. He developed new locking systems for the cave gates, created new trails to appeal to hikers and accommodate changing landscape, and adapts new protocols for

new discoveries or encroachments of people or animals. “Our trails are for everyone and they are used every day in some form or fashion – from stroller Moms, to hikers, joggers, and cyclists. Most people are unaware of the extensive work that goes on behind the scenes, and we hope that future connectivity and county-wide trail networks will encourage users to appreciate them. We are also looking forward to a new development at River Ranch County Park, which will have over 1000 acres for trails and also horseback riding and camping.” You can see a current and future trail map at parks.wilco.org.

Parks and Trail Steward Mark Pettigrew inspecting one of over 600 caves in Williamson County parkland

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Denise, program manager: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”. It was my brother’s favorite and he’s no longer with us so I think of him when I see it.

Dean, victim advocate/ Santa: “It’s a Wonderful Life” because every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings! (And also “Elf”!)

Nancy, retired: “Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer”. I remember the kids being scared of “Bombie” and now they think he’s just cute.

Mandy, rodeo manager: “Die Hard” because hello, Bruce Willis in his prime with no shirt on? And the world met future Severus Snape Alan Rickman!

The Past is Present: Shopping the Square – Then and Now by Mickie Ross

erving as the center of commerce for decades, the Georgetown Square has provided residents with a wide variety of stores to meet all their shopping needs. That tradition continues today, and a look back in time tells the story of that shopping legacy. From the town’s beginning in the late 1840s the mercantile and dry goods stores surrounding the “public common” served the people of the newly formed county seat. Josiah Taylor moved his family here and by 1850 opened a store on the site of the present-day Lockett Building. The Taylor family operated the store until it was sold in the 1880s. When Mr. Lockett moved here to send his daughters to Southwestern University and bought the building, he remodeled

it and built on the successes of the other dry goods businesses in that location. While enjoying lunch at Burger University, it is easy to imagine the hustle and bustle of the store during the holiday season. The Talbot Building next door was once home to Star Grocery and then Davidson Grocery. Stories abound of the penny candy that was available at Davidson’s – much like what you can find at Sweet Tooth Candy and Sweet Serendipity on Austin Avenue today. A visit to one of these shops is a great way to bring back memories of the past – and to create new ones for the future. The Craig Building was also dry goods before it became Davis Furniture and the Henderson’s Variety Store. The varied treasures found at Diva’s today surely rival anything that could

be found here back in the good old days. Traveling to Main Street, shoppers find the most recognizable building in downtown – the Masonic Lodge, built in 1900. Occupied today by Gumbo’s Restaurant, the building at one time housed a drug store and furniture store. It even served as the post office at one time – and advertisements in the early 1900s used the location of the building to give directions to their establishments. C. A. D. Clamp, a leading builder and developer of the community, built the buildings next door to showcase his carpentry and woodworking skills. While serving as Mayor from 1878 - 1880, he sold doors, caskets, looms and spinning wheels he built. He would surely be proud of the quality shops located

in his building today – All Things Kids and Kenz Guitars. Shafer’s Saddlery (1870) is the oldest commercial building standing on the square today. It only served as a retail business for two years, but today has returned to its roots with the opening of Mikey V’s Hot Sauce Shop. Mikey V’s and neighboring The Escape are favorites for anyone shopping for that special gift

for that special person – or even for themselves. Records show that in 1851 Georgetown had twelve houses, one church and two whiskey stores. While we are missing the whiskey stores in downtown today, we have two wonderful wineries – Grape Creek Vineyards and Georgetown Winery. Enjoy a glass of wine inside while shopping the specialty merchandise in each of these businesses – and have a glass to go as you walk the rest of the square. The square’s south side had its own share of retail spaces in the past, but today’s shops offer something different for all ages. From handmade treasures at Handcrafts Unlimited to the art of Kathleen McElwaine and the clothing and accessories at Pink Poppy Boutique, visitors will be ready to sit down for a snack or cold drink at Roots after the shopping is done. The David Love building on Austin Avenue housed

Mr. Love’s mercantile and dry goods until his death in 1892. The building later had a grocery and even a feed store before being restored in the early 1980s. It became a well-known gift store and today is the location of Camille’s clothing store. From Richardson’s Book Store to Stone’s Photograph Gallery, Texas Bakery to Nook Confectionary the square has always been a special place to shop. This glimpse into the past helps the traditions come to life. There is no way to tell all of the stories from the past or to list all of the fabulous shops that make up the square today. And, the stories and shops located right off the square are just as fascinating and fun. Take the time to shop downtown this holiday season – you’ll discover more of what makes it the most beautiful town square in Texas. Photos courtesy of The Williamson Museum

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The Fright Before Christmas Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the town, Not a candidate was stirring, campaigns were closed down. The push-cards were stacked in the offices with care in hopes that big donors would soon appear there. The consultants were sleeping with cell phones in hand with visions of poll gains sweeping the land. And I, in my slippers, and papa in his sweats, had just rolled our eyes at mounting Christmas debts. When out on the porch there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my futon to check on the matter. Away to the webcam and remote video app, to see from inside whom I needed to slap. The moon on the hood of the car parked, I swear, showed the driver had money, a Tesla was there. I walked to the door, every step was more leery. Saw a man with a clipboard and a long written query.

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“The election is coming, please tell what you think.” I knew in a moment this was going to stink. More rapid than eagles, his questions they came and he scribbled and winked and called them by name: “How ‘bout Duty or Dick? Gaddes, Davis, or Covey? Do you like Hallford, or Farney, or Parker or Chody? Is it Cowie or Hobbs, Fitzpatrick or King? What do you mean ‘Who are they?’? Don’t you know anything?” And then, in a twinkling, with flourish and wink He began to transform, and before I could blink, He appeared in red fur; jolly, fat and so tall I began to be sorry I came out at all. “I’m Democracy Claus,” he said with a bow, Thought North Poll had an “e”? —bet you feel silly now. He had so many tri-folds; ‘twas quite a stash, I said “I won’t read them, they’ll go right in the trash!” His eyes--how they twinkled! He said “Oh how cute. Think your vote won’t matter? So you don’t give a hoot? These officials work hard, to be tough and be fair Sometimes just 12 votes keeps a great judge in his chair.

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They lick stamps and sign letters till their fingers are black And they only fight harder when under attack. They walk through the winter with chattering teeth Sun City, to Taylor, in cities and heath. He had a good point, this Claus-y advisor and I laughed when I realized, I shall be the wiser. He tapped his iPad, “So, I have your support?” “Yes,” I conceded, “I’ll read up on the courts. I’ll attend all the forums, I will read all the mailers I’ll consult with the lawyers, the sheriffs and jailers.

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I’ll listen to speeches and read all the news, Even ask a precinct chair to act as my muse.” He smiled and turned on his heel with a whistle, and away he flew, his Tesla a missile. But I read him on Twitter, ‘ere he sped out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all, 67 days to election night!”

Colby (12) is a good dog who lived with the same family all his life but finds himself homeless because his temperament has changed some. He is confused and sad about being in the shelter. He needs a kind and understanding person to love him as he is and give him a nice place to live for his golden years. Your kindness will be repaid with kisses and love.

G.I.Jack is a domestic shorthair/mix. He is 6 years old, neutered and has been with us since September. He is super sweet and is very laid back.

Smores is a guinea pig. He’s about a year old, and simply a black & tan bundle of cuteness. He’s available in the cat adoption area.

Tucker is a Hound/Mix; he is about one year old. He is medium sized, partially housetrained and has been with the shelter since December 6. He would really love a new home for Christmas.

10 month old Sonny is a Catsenji Radar Rod! He loves to play with toys and other dogs. They told us he is housetrained, good with kids and their cat. Sonny has been very well-mannered and attentive. He knows sit, shake, down, and walks well on leash.

Poppy’s microchip goes back to Italy so she is a foreign exchange kitty! Low-maint, short haired tabby. Gets along with other cats and super playful. She is a Lonely Hearts Club member; which means she is yours for just $25. Ciao!

4 year old Kokomo is shy to start but loves to run and go for walks. She walks well on leash, but needs all the other basic training and gets along with other dogs and children. If you give her enough visit time, she will show you what a fun and loving gal she is.

Alcott He is a professional climber and has no trouble climbing to high places. He is completely fine with cats and a tad scared around dogs but adjusts quickly. He is a lap cat and would rather curl up with another person or animal.

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A GIVING GUIDE FOR GEORGETOWN CONT. FROM A7 SE RV I C E S F OR FAM I L I E S Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties provides resources and opportunities to thousands of children, adults, and seniors annually, to realize educational growth, economic self-sufficiency, and improved quality of life (Meals on Wheels and Head Start) Georgetown Caring Place serves as a central, coordinated safety net location to help families in crisis who live in Georgetown and provide basic needs that include, but are not limited to, food, shelter, clothing, household items, financial assistance for utility bills, rent or mortgage payments, and employment assistance. Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, Inc. provides affordable homeownership and exterior repair opportunities for low-income families in Georgetown that include increasing outreach and awareness to low-income families in need of affordable home ownership and repair opportunities in Georgetown. Lone Star Circle of Care provides comprehensive primary and preventive health care services for residents of Georgetown who are uninsured and underserved, regardless of patients’ insurance status or ability to pay. Williamson County Crisis Center dba Hope Alliance provides services to survivors of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, including emergency shelter, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, counseling, support groups,

supportive housing and community education, and crisis support services. Annunciation Maternity Home provides safe, stable housing and basic needs assistance and case management to gain access to medical and social services. Samaritan Center provides fee assistance (treatment scholarships) for uninsured and underinsured children, adults, families, and veterans who are suffering but cannot afford the cost of mental health care. Lifesteps Council on Alcohol and Drugs provides prevention services, information on substance abuse, and mobilizing the community to address identified substance abuse related problems. Goodwill Industries of Central Texas provides basic needs support for Goodwill clients who have a barrier to employment.

S E N IOR S , V E T E R A N S AND D IS A B L E D Brookwood in Georgetown Vocational (BIG) provides scholarships for adults with functional disabilities who no longer receive services from public schools to participate in high quality programs that provide an educational environment; create meaningful jobs, build a sense of belonging and promote dignity and respect for adults with special needs. Faith in Action Georgetown provides volunteer driver recruitment and training programs to ensure providing timely, reliable transportation to help seniors remain

independent and improve their quality of life. Ride on Center for Kids (R.O.C.K.) equine-assisted therapies and activities to children, adults and veterans with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities. Their mission is to improve independence and life skills in partnership with the horse. Senior Ctr at Stonehaven provides services to meet health, educational, social, recreational and creative needs of senior citizens of Georgetown area. Family Eldercare provides enhanced care coordination in partnership with community-based organizations to support older adults as they age in place.

SERVICES FOR YOUTH Backpack Buddies provides for the purchase of nutritional, non-perishable food for insecure Kindergarten through Grade 8 students, as identified by duly qualified G.I.S.D. employees or agents, in G.I.S.D. The Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown provides after school youth programs during the school year and full day youth programs during the summer that provide safe places for children and youth in the community by providing recreationally and educationally based programs. Boy Scouts of Americas, Capital Area Council, San Gabriel Dist, Pack 2935 provides services to enhance the Scoutreach program in cooperation with the YMCA offered in all Georgetown Elementary Schools and the Boys and

Girls Club with programming to include an emphasis on Leadership Development. CASA of Williamson County provides trained, court-appointed volunteers who advocate for the best interest of abused or neglected children in court and on their journey to a safe, permanent home. Girls Empowerment Network (GEN) provides a 180 Program for girls entering the juvenile justice system or who are at risk for entering the system with goals to decrease rates of juvenile delinquency and increase in-school functioning, critical thinking skills, and self- sufficiency. The Georgetown Project provides youth development and youth activity programs for children, youth, and families in Georgetown through the Kid City Program (summer food and enrichment for economically disadvantaged students), ASAP (After School Action Program), and the NEST (provides assistance to homeless teens, including basic needs, supportive services, and overnight emergency/temporary shelter). Getsemani Community Center provides a place that preserves cultural resources and provides youth and adult programming, especially for Georgetown’s Hispanic Community, including, but not limited to Literacy Council Programming for GED, ESL, and Computer Classes, Summer Programming and cultural events. The Locker provides services to target at-risk population of Georgetown students to participate in Service Learning projects as outlined in the

grant application that will integrate meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich learning experiences, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities, including the provision of necessities and also non-essential items to help at risk-students succeed by creating a sense of normalcy for every child. Assistance League of Georgetown Area provides appropriate school clothing and shoes to qualified students, identified by the Federal Free lunch program. Run Free Texas provides at-risk youth healthy ways to alternatively channel their energy and passion into activities that will result in a decrease in self-compromising behaviors. Georgetown Partners in Education is dedicated to strengthening the connections between our community and schools.

ARTS AND C U LT U R E The Williamson Museum offers free and exciting handson educational programs to the public through innovative exhibits, tours and outreach, as well the annual “Chisholm Trail Days” at San Gabriel Park and “Pioneer Day” at Old Settlers Park. Friends of the Library advocates, fundraises and provides critical support for the public library in Georgetown, Texas. Our membership sponsors educational programs and library enrichment activities.

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The Road to Grandma’s House by Patty Kramer Part 2 of 3

Christmas holidays at the farm seemed never ending. Not only waiting for my family to appear, but to open presents on Christmas morning. There was usually a straggly cedar bush sitting atop a small table in the dining room, complete with homemade decorations. There wouldn’t be much in the way of presents, but we weren’t picky as long as we didn’t get just pajamas and socks. Waiting one such long and drawn out Christmas

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Last weekend Open Road Biker Church was blessed to stand among thousands of people as they walked through our booth on the square during the annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll. During those two days we saw folks from all walks of life; from families pushing babies along with a big brother or sister in tow to seniors strolling by enjoying the festive atmosphere of the busy downtown streets packed with people, all coming by as their eyes scanned the sea of tents and tables filled with goods to buy and snacks to eat. Some came to shop for that one special gift that had been hand crafted in a little shop tucked away somewhere in the countryside. Some folks came for no reason other than to just enjoy the beauty of the season, its colors and sounds of joy.

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Eve, the light bulb burned out while we were playing dominoes. At least that’s what we thought until Grandpa attempted to turn on the ceiling light and found all the electricity to be off. Grandma got her flashlight and rummaged in the dark wood buffet in the dining room, coming up with a short, fat, red candle stuck to a cracked saucer. Lighting it with a long kitchen match, she offered it to me. Excitedly, I carried it to my perch and climbed carefully onto the seat. Moving the flickering candle from the west to east across the width of the window, I pretended to be lost at sea and signaling for help. Would anyone see my sign of distress? Imagining waves crashing across the brow of my small boat, I jerked the candle high to keep the rough seas from dousing my light. Of course in doing so, I slung hot wax across the window pane.

The wax began a slow descent. Not thinking about the heat, I reached up and pressed it flat with my index finger to stop its downward run. Jerking my hand back from the unexpected warmth, I noticed I’d left a perfect fingerprint on the glass. Hmmm... That looked pretty cool. Checking to make sure Grandma and Grandpa were in the living room, I waited for the candle’s well to fill with hot liquid. Once again I flung it at the window. Quickly I pressed my thumb into the wax. Wow! It was a little hot to touch, but sucking on the thumb made it feel better in no time. With no thought as to how in the heck I was going to remove all the candle wax, nor any thought as to how much wax was splattering on the floor, I began decorating the glass. Since the stool offered me plenty of reach, I soon had the small window covered in waxy fingerprints. About the time I considered it fin-

Many spent hours there for the sheer entertainment of being around crowds of smiling faces and having conversation with the person standing in the next booth down the line. Jesus loved to be around crowds. He was always around large groups of people it seems. He saw people in a different way than others did; Jesus saw their hearts. He knew what they were thinking and what they needed. I believe Jesus was the ultimate people watcher. He spoke of how his church would see people; of how they would see people differently. His church, the saved, would see people with our eyes, as anyone else could from a physical standpoint, but our view of people would be seen through the lens of a caring, burdened heart, for the eternal salvation of their souls. Our view as Christians goes far beyond what we see on the outside. While only the Lord knows what’s in the heart of any person, we, as the Church, know the spiritual need of every person walking by the tents at the stroll. We know every single person we see needs Jesus. Along with a discerning heart that knows full well we all need Jesus, comes a great sense of urgency.

Truly, when our hearts are in tune with our Lord, we cannot stand in the midst of a crowd without considering the eternal destination of every person we meet. We cannot be around people without loving them, without caring about them. When our hearts are right, we do not possess the ability to be careless. When we are looking at someone with His eyes and His heart, we will care, we will listen, and speak his name. Thank you, Lord, for this beautiful burden—for the life changing gospel you’ve given us to share with the world around us. Jesus - Matthew 5:13-16 NIV [13] “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. [14] “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. [16] In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

ished, the lights came back on in the house. Uh, oh. What a mess! Window pane, window sill, wall, floor, white stove, cabinet, and the stool were all sporting spots of Christmas red wax. Not to mention my clothes. As I was staring in disbelief at the disaster, I felt Grandma Flossie standing beside me. I’m sure that was one time Grandma felt like breaking her rule of never swatting a child. Lucky for me, her twenty-five years of ramrodding children in the schoolroom helped to control her temper. Quietly she blew out the candle, and helping me off the stool, led me to the sink. Running cold water over my hands she took a good look at the reddened tips of my fingers, wondering what was burned and what was red wax. While I was contemplating the type of punishment I might receive from my parents, Scamp and Rascal began to bark. Yea! I was being rescued! Pulling

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away from Grandma I ran to the door. Not really expecting Martians, I was pleased to find that my family had arrived for our Christmas celebration. I don’t remember ever being punished for the mess I made. I don’t remember if Grandma even told on me. But I do remember that the red waxy fingerprints remained on the window for several more visits. More than likely, ensuring I wouldn’t soon forget my Christmas Eve escapade. I didn’t. For here I was, at least twenty-five years later, still reliving that night. Once again paying attention to my driving and slowing down for the last right turn, I rolled down one window and breathed in the country air. Clean. No exhaust from an overworked UPS truck, no cardboard smell from hundreds of shipping boxes, no cooking odors from houses and restaurants along my route.

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Just before the narrow concrete slab that served as a bridge across the San Fernando Creek, I slowed the car to a crawl. My ears picked up the sound of courting frogs, splashing water-bound frogs, and the occasional chirp of a cricket refusing to believe he should be hibernating on such a gorgeous night. A gentle breeze stirred the tall weeds at the bank’s edge, and a doe gave up her resting place by the creek and bounded away. I wanted to shout Stop, don’t run, but knew my effort would be in vain. But lately, wasn’t I just like her? Afraid of everyone who came near; divorced; single; raising a child by myself; taking full responsibility for our lives; traveling mile after mile each day, doing a man’s job, rubbing elbows with the common, and sometimes the very strange, man… Stay tuned for part III in December 30th issue.

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