Georgetown View Magazine/ January 2011 by Georgetown View

January 2011

Laura Antoine

I THINK I CAN Mentors Giving Kids A Chance

S I M P L I C I T Y, S I M P L I C I T Y, SIMPLICITY

Great Expectations

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Mary Rodriguez

O U T O F D E S P E R AT I O N The Fight For Child Care

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22 f e at u r eS I Think I Can | 22 Local leader tells why mentoring makes a difference. get ting to know georgetown

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From food stamps to fund raisers; local philanthropist uses her experience to help parents obtain child care.

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Think Positive | 16

Good thoughts, good actions; the effects of positive thinking. a creative view

Children Taking Stage | 19

Theatre director teaches youngsters how to captivate an audience. picture this

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Learning Plus | 9

Youth get a second chance at Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center. a giving view

Celebrate Recovery | 12

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Women’s tap dancing group shuffle across the stage and into good health.

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Many years ago, I had a boss who was the original Miranda Priestly, Meryl Streep’s character in The Devil Wears Prada. It took a lot to impress her and if a project required a seventy-hour work week, that’s what she expected. Although I don’t recommend this management style, I learned a lot from her. She taught me that just good enough sometimes isn’t good enough. She encouraged me to believe that I had as much potential as anyone else. “Everybody puts their pants on the same way,” she’d say. I think of her as I start this new year and wonder how many young people in our community need mentoring. January is National Mentor Month and how fitting it is that we’ve packed this Hope and Inspiration issue with stories about mentorship in Georgetown. Laura Antoine, Executive Director of Partners In Education, works tirelessly recruiting mentors for Georgetown students. Read about her passion for young people and her belief that one adult can change the direction of a child’s life. Sometimes all they need is someone who will listen. Don’t miss the story about Mary Rodriguez, a local philanthropist who runs a non-profit organization that helps families secure quality child care. Once a single mother of three and unable to afford care for her children, Mary received help so that she could return to school. Now, a driven proponent for quality child care and assistance, Mary is helping others who find themselves in the same situation. We’ve also included stories about the young men and women who are being mentored in FFA, 4-H and Georgetown Youth Theater. You’ll even find a story in our Live and Learn section about students who are getting a second chance at Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center. Each one of us can give hope to a young person, even if we can only spare a little time. And that inspires me to do what I can.

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n an open hill in southern Georgetown stands a unique educational facility unknown to many Georgetown citizens. It blends extremely traditional and highly innovative techniques. It is large and modern, housing multiple resources to serve the young clientele who go there. It is the Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center (WCJJC), and its students do not go there by choice. Students are sent there by court order or through expulsion from their home districts; then, a dedicated staff strives to reach those who have made unwise choices or who were blindsided by life. Scott Matthew, the executive director for Williamson County Juvenile Services, said that their mission is “making a difference

in our community by creating opportunities for positive change through hope, empowerment, prevention and accountability.” He stressed that their students need consistent, daily work on academic and social skills, whether they are there for one day or a whole year. Also, regardless of the length of a student’s stay, Mr. Matthew and his team must coordinate social services, academic expectations and legal requirements. The challenges are many, but the staff continually focuses on building 40 development assets needed for success in life. WCJJC was built seven years ago using county funds for the building and the supervision staff. Georgetown Independent School District and the other 11 districts in the county who send students to WCJJC share the cost of the

teachers. Mr. Matthew praised the “huge support from Georgetown non-profit organizations” and individual mentors. Currently, about 80 young people reside at the center, with some additional students bused in daily. Young women make up about 20% of the center’s student population, and staff members receive special training to work more effectively with the girls. 

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Linda Taylor, Allen Bijou, Cedric Kocian and Scott Matthew.

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Learning, Plus from page 9 The Academy, the focus of this article, represents one level of educational training and services within WCJJC’s spectrum of disciplinary programs. The students of the Academy, called cadets, range in age from 10-17. Like students throughout Texas, they are held accountable for academic standards on state tests. Unlike most other students, however, their day starts very early with physical conditioning. The cadets wear “camo” fatigues, and military drills are an integral part of the curriculum. Cedric Kocian, a military supervisor on staff, implemented Form 1059 so that cadets could document benchmarks in their training. Later, should a cadet choose to enter a regular branch of the military, Form 1059 can be given to a recruiter. Mr. Kocian’s pride was evident when he mentioned a young woman from the Academy’s first female unit in 2003. She received special recognition for several performance records at Ft. Jackson, S.C. during basic training. Other success stories about former Academy students pepper conversations with staff members. Allen Bijou, the Academy director, told of encountering Paul, now in his second year of college, at a doughnut shop. Smiling, he also mentioned Sabrina, currently enrolled in a Louisiana college. Locally, cadets are visible in the community in several ways. Some served as the color guard for the Christmas Stroll. The Academy unit has the honor of opening the state ceremony in Austin on January 31, when the Blue Ribbon Awards are presented to schools from around the state by the Commissioner of Education. Because the Academy is classified as a “non-secure” facility, older students may work at Georgetown

businesses if they have earned a certain cadet ranking and a GED. Case workers and teachers assist them in finding jobs. Linda Taylor, longtime principal of the Academy, said that students could earn dual credits toward both traditional high school diplomas and a GED, which Ms. Taylor dubbed “an insurance policy.” In addition, students may receive career counseling and coaching toward college preparation. Ms. Taylor, enthusiastic and outgoing, continually seeks interesting ways to reach the students. Working with animals offers positive, research-based results. Therefore, she embraced staff member Donna Wasielewski’s idea to connect cadets with Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK) and a training program called K-9 for Kids at the Williamson County Animal Shelter. Alicia Young, one of the science teachers, has developed a mini-farm where students tend a small collection of animals

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there on campus; they enjoy hands-on experience with the goats, a miniature Hereford, Wilbur the pig, a few chickens, and DI Donkey. With Ms. Young’s guidance, the cadets also maintain a seasonal, raised-plot garden to grow tomatoes, peppers, onions, lettuce, and strawberries. A future project for the students is a larger greenhouse. The open air of the “farm” creates a new experience for many students, one of timeless calm and day-by-day results. Mr. Matthew, Ms. Taylor and other dedicated staff members labor faithfully to create a meaningful environment for success. The students that come to the WCJJC, and especially to the Academy, enter a different kind of educational campus. For some, it will be the one school that makes all the difference. Drive out there sometime, pause a moment, and imagine a beacon guiding young people toward a better future. 

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Celebrate Recovery! By

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hen George W. Bush honored Pastor John Baker and Celebrate Recovery—a recovery program for addicts based on Christian principles—for significantly changing lives in the community, he said, “John Baker and I share something in common; we used to drink too much… Our hearts changed, and then we quit.” Celebrate Recovery has spread across the nation, even across the globe. Care Pastor Dr. David Griffin at First Baptist Church in Georgetown gives us a glimpse of the program there. What is Celebrate Recovery? Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a spiritual adventure that allows people to be transformed. It incorporates the Twelve Steps and the Eight Principles Based on the Beatitudes (the eight blessings in the Bible found at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount).

How did it start? In 1991, John Baker, a recovering alcoholic, submitted a proposal for a Christ-centered recovery group to Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Drive Life and pastor at the Saddleback Dr. David Griffin Church in Lake Forest, California. Rick’s response marked the beginning of the program, “Great John, you do it.” Over 700,000 people have been through the international program in over 15,000 locations—churches, prison systems, and rehabilitation centers. At First Baptist, the program began in March 2004, and with the support of Senior Pastor Dr. John Duncan it has grown steadily serving approximately 80 people weekly. Who can benefit from CR? Anyone who has hurts, hangups, or habits. CR has a very broad scope and is not limited to the chemically dependent. (See the side bar for current groups.)

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What happens at meetings? An optional light dinner is available at 6:00 p.m. From 7:00 to 7:40, they meet for music, worship, and a large group teaching or testimony. The Small Group Meetings (or Celebrate 101 for newcomers) follow from 7:40 to 8:40. The last 20 minutes are for fellowship. How are the Small Groups structured? Small Groups are gender-specific and focus on particular issues, providing participants a safe place

Small Groups include: Women Addictions Life hurts/codependency Physical/emotional/sexual abuse in a codependent relationship with a sexual-addicted man Men Addictions Life hurts/codependency/ addictions Sexual addiction

to share experiences. Leaders ensure that the group follows guidelines emphasizing support, inclusion, anonymity, and confidentiality. What are Step Studies? These groups, meeting on a separate night, bring together people with a variety of issues who are working through the Twelve Steps Program. What are the greatest joys and disappointments in working with this program? It is always difficult to observe people who attend one meeting, decide the program is not for them, and later hit bottom. The greatest joys include seeing participants and their families overcome hurts, hang-ups, and habits, then fully embracing life. What would you say to someone unsure about joining a recovery group? Fear of the unknown often prevents people from stretching into new territory. Try it; you might like it. Before you determine this is not for you, attend three meetings. Then decide. 

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s the door closes on Studio C in the Performing Arts Studio, five women shut out the world and find friendship, support, exercise, and a stress-free environment—if only for an hour. With canes in hand and tap shoes clicking on the hardwood floor, the Hot Mamas begin another class. Pattie Fludd is one of those Hot Mamas. The retired school teacher keeps fit by attending two tap dancing classes per week, as well as participating in the group’s performances and recitals. “I have to keep moving,” Pattie says. “And it’s so much fun.” She discovered tap dancing after trying other forms of exercise, such as treadmills and gym equipment. She had no formal dance training until signing up for classes in

tine of sitting a lot, and you want to get moving, this is the way to do it,” Pattie recommends. She says that, besides the obvious cardio benefits, dancing has helped with coordination and concentration. She’s had to make her feet follow what her mind is thinking. She’s also found another benefit: companionship. Pattie jokingly says that, during class, when the dancers stop to talk between routines, it is actually to catch their breath. Pattie hopes, too, that her dancing will model healthy behavior for younger people. When kids come to classes at Performing Arts Studio, they see Pattie and her friends tapping and having fun. “It is so good for the children to see us dancing as adults,” explains Pattie. “They know once they get past school age it doesn’t have to stop. They can keep dancing, have fun, and get their exercise.” There is also the pleasure of performing for others, not just children. Pattie and her classmates take to stages all over Georgetown, putting on shows at

“If you are in a routine of sitting a lot, and you want to get moving, this is the way to do it.” Georgetown four years ago, but she had always been a dancer. As a child, she danced for her parents’ friends, who would pay her quarters. The more quarters she received, the more she danced. She went on to put her dancing skills to work as a cheerleader in college and as a Houston Oiler’s cheerleader for a few years in the late 1970s. Now, Pattie actually belongs to two tap classes. She is part of the Hot Mamas, which includes mostly women who work outside the home and have young children. She also belongs to the Happy Tappers, a group made up primarily of retired women. Pattie enjoys both of these classes because there is no pressure to be perfect, and the focus is on fun and fitness. If anyone messes up, the ladies laugh and keep right on going. She feels that if she is having fun, exercise comes easily. The health benefits come easily, too. “If you are in a rou-

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n Indian spiritual leader, Swami Vivekananda said, “Think positively and masterfully, with confidence and faith, and life becomes more secure, more fraught with action, richer in achievement and experience.”

Cynde Williams, counselor at Mitchell Elementary, agrees. “We can definitely see the direct effects on children of positive and negative thinking. Students who are positive will try new things, are more likely to be higher achieving in school and extracurricular activities, and are able to learn more quickly. They are also more socially well-adjusted and are able to handle change more readily.” People with a positive attitude “are more physically healthy, too,”Cynde adds. According to The Mayo Clinic, the health benefits of positive thinking include greater resistance to common colds, lower rates of depression, and increased life span. Positive people often cope better during periods of hardship and stress. How do you think positive? Follow these Mayo Clinic tips: Don’t say anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to anyone else. Throughout the day, stop and evaluate what you’re thinking. If a negative thought enters your mind, evaluate it rationally and respond with affirmations of what is good about yourself. Cynde points out that our thinking and our actions—whether positive or negative—affect the people around us as well. She

Cynde Williams

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uses a game to demonstrate this concept to both children and adults. She chooses one person to stand in front of a room full of people. Then she asks people to stand if they have interacted with that person. Have they talked to him, played with him, taught him in school, coached him in baseball, played on a team with him, worked with him? Eventually, almost 100 people will be standing, and the same result would occur with any one person in that room. Cynde’s purpose is to show that an individual’s positive thought or action can affect all those people. Cynde also believes it is of great benefit for people to commit an act of service, such as volunteering at a homeless shelter. “Often, when people reach outside their own situation, they gain new perspective and discover their own problems are really not that difficult. By that process, we have helped someone else as well as encouraged ourselves.” Positive, healthy thinking is critical to a person’s intellectual, emotional, and physical development, regardless of age. “Our thoughts guide who we are, what we do, and what we accomplish,” says Cynde. 

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Children Taking Stage

he loves to play dress-up and uses the fireplace hearth as her stage. He imagines himself as a pirate finding buried treasure or a medieval knight winning jousts. Do you have a child who loves to be center stage? The Georgetown Youth Theatre group might be just the outlet he or she needs. Reina Johnson, the director of Georgetown Youth Theatre, combined her love of the stage with her love of children to create this children’s theater group. She fondly recalls the joy of seeing her first musical, Bye Bye Birdie. She was nine. A few years later, Reina went to a modeling audition, only to be told she was too short. In an effort to cheer her up, her mother took her to see a touring produc-

tion of Cats. It worked. The music, the dancing, the costumes and make-up, the sheer magic—all of it left an indelible impression. After performing a monologue in a high school pageant, she was approached by the school theater director, who wanted to know why she wasn’t in theater. The stage has been part of her life ever since. Reina studied theater in high school and college, earning a BFA in theater from Tarleton State University. After college, she subbed for the Georgetown ISD performing arts technical director, who was recovering from an illness. During this time Reina also received her teaching certificate. She taught theater for GISD for two years and then took over as the performing arts

technical director. For four years she ran the Performing Arts Center and also taught technical theater to high schoolers. Reina wanted to have more time at home with her own children, so she drew on her knowledge and skills to create the Georgetown Youth Theatre. She kicked it off in June 2010 with a children’s summer camp at the Georgetown Recreation Center. It was a resounding success. Reina then expanded the organization to include two classes for homeschooled children as well as continuing to offer classes at the Georgetown Recreation Center. 

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Taking Stage from page 19 One of the homeschool classes, for children ages ten to eighteen, is offered through the One Day Academy at the Georgetown campus. It meets once a week for the entire school year. The first semester is a classroom setting, while the second is spent working on a play. Reina teaches pantomime, monologues, scenes, costume design, and makeup during that first semester. Pantomime lessons begin with “The Magic Box.” Students must use mime to explain how they got into an imaginary house, where they found a specific box, what’s in the box, and how they got out of the house. Reina says there always seems to be a ghost included somewhere in the process! For costume design, kids create a costume plate— a presentation board showing a figure in period clothing, the research behind

direction—like I can say ‘okay, be a little more evil,’ and they can do that for me—that’s more important, because that child is teachable.” Once roles are designated, actors read through the script one time, then take to the stage and begin “blocking” or determining where the actors stand for each part of the performance. “It’s all about creating a pretty picture,” says Reina. “You want levels on the stage, and you want visual depth.” She likes to let the kids use their own ideas, only stepping in occasionally. Overall, putting on a play requires a lot of creativity from a lot of people. Reina relies on parents to help their children practice their lines and help with costumes and props. For The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, a parent ran the lights, and a former student was in charge of sound. For the set, Reina borrowed Christmas trees and a wardrobe from GISD, and the trees became the forest. She went to Habitat for Humanity and bought an old door that was in a frame, then painted and stained it to use as the door into the spare room. All that work is worth it, though. “I just love kids,” says Reina. “A lot of the kids in the Friday class go to my church, and I love when they run up to me on Sunday mornings and give me a big hug.” Just think, one of these kids could wind up on Broadway. 

it, and the swatches of fabric used. The makeup unit introduces them to visual art magic as they transform one another’s faces into aged persons, complete with wrinkles. Reina’s other homeschool class, for children ages eight to thirteen, is offered through the WATCH Co-Op (Williamson Area Teachers of Christian Homeschoolers), and is more of a workshop setting. The children perform a play each semester. Last month, their performance of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe captivated the audience. Reina considers casting the hardest part of her job, “because you don’t want to hurt a child’s feelings, and theater is not like sports, where you For more information and for can rotate kids in to play.” However, she continues, “if I listings of upcoming classes, see have a child that’s not the best www.GtownYouthTheatre.com. actor in the world but can take

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hey glared at her like Donald Trump does on The Apprentice. “Why are you here? What makes you think you’re good enough?” Laura Antoine considered herself an average student her first few years in high school. Now in college, she sat in front of this team of interrogators, trying to stay focused despite the pounding in her chest. They pelted her with question after question, trying to wear her down. They were looking for the best, not just the kids who wanted a star on their resume: Member, Alpha Kappa Psi, the prestigious business fraternity. It carried a lot of weight. Not everyone made it. Laura remembered her father’s familiar words: “Do your best.” She had remembered this when she tripped up the stairs on her first day of high school. She also remembered it when she left the interview on rubbery legs but with her shoulders squared. She did do her best. Now it was up to them. After twelve weeks of waiting, she received the news: “Welcome to A K Psi.” The fraternity had accepted her and asked her to be an officer as well. I made it, she thought. This was her first big hurdle as an adult. Over the next two decades, Laura would face challenges— some bearable, some life threatening—that would prepare her for family life and her current position as executive director for Georgetown Partners In Education, a non-profit organization that helps students succeed in school and in life.

she was quickly promoted) for several years, Laura began a teaching career in 1998 and spent five years as a Career Connections teacher at Benold Middle School. She also assisted the Texas Education Agency with career curriculum writing and development during this time. However, the birth of her first child confirmed her desire to help children in need. In 1989, Laura gave birth to Bradley, the first of three children. After a hard labor, the next day the pediatrician paid a surprise visit to Laura and her husband, Jim. “We have a real sick little baby,” the doctor said. Bradley had been born with cerebral palsy. Laura’s mother rushed to her side during this time. “God doesn’t give you more than you can handle,” she said. “You’ve got to be strong for your child; you can’t fall apart.” These words helped to clear her head.

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It’s Personal Laura knew she wanted a career that combined her business acumen with her desire to influence children. After working in the insurance industry (where

Bradley has undergone many surgeries and faced near-death experiences like those from the grand mal seizures that suddenly came upon him in puberty. Even so, the “glass is half full” DNA runs through Laura’s and Bradley’s veins. “Many children with disabilities are shy and withdrawn,” Laura said. “But not Bradley.” Laura recalls a time when her daughters, Lauren and Allison, were out front rollerblading. Bradley was upset that he couldn’t skate with them. So the girls found an 

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terscholastic League) poetry and prose. “I didn’t want to let these people down who thought I had the potential. And I didn’t want to let my parents down,” she said.

Laura remembers one helicopter ride to get her son, Bradley, to Brackenridge hospital. The pilot said, “Hold on,” and Laura did—but she had grabbed the wrong gadget. “I was holding the thing that ejects you,” she laughed. “You can’t take yourself too seriously.” I Think I Can from page 23 extra pair of roller blades in the garage and put them on him. “Look mom, I can roller blade,” he said, both hands clutching his walker. Laura wants to instill that same attitude in other kids. “It’s not about what you can’t do, it’s about what you can do,” she said. She wants every child to have the chance to succeed but it takes hard work. Hard Work, Big Payoff Laura learned hard work from her father. “My dad was the hardest working man I know,” she said. He owned City Appliance and Service in Three Rivers,

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Texas—a dot of a town between San Antonio and Corpus Christi where she grew up. Laura looked forward to helping him install more than a few air-conditioning ducts and keeping the books with her mother. “We worked long hours but he paid us well,” she said. He expected his five children—of which Laura was the youngest—to finish what they started. In high school, Laura wanted to join the band. She had to use her brother’s hand-me-down trombone to prove she was serious. She didn’t like playing it, but she wanted to make her father proud. She wound up in second chair and eventually first chair on the French horn. Other influential adults in her life encouraged her to try many things and give them her all, such as science club president, FHA Regional Choir, wedding soloist, and Regional UIL (University In-

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Little Time, Big Difference Unfortunately, every child doesn’t have the benefit of supportive adults. So Laura hopes that PIE can change that. Laura’s desire is to give a boost to kids who face challenges, like Joyce a student who has benefited from a PIE mentor: Joyce came (to Georgetown) with her older brother and sister to live with grandparents. Her mother was incarcerated, and her father had died several years earlier. Any move can be difficult but some circumstances can make this transition ever harder. Miss Karen spent several lunch periods each week as well as before school began with Joyce. They talked and laughed together, worked on academics, and looked at the future. Karen introduced Joyce to many new resources including her own inner strength. Not every story is like Joyce’s, and not every mentor is able to spend more than thirty minutes per week. Some of the students just need a caring adult to listen. Others may need tutoring. Thirty minutes a week could make a lifealtering impact on a child. “The data is always changing but we have about 900 students on the waiting list,” said Donna Covey, program specialist. “If someone thinks, Oh well, I don’t have time—the smallest amount of time can make a difference. And not just in that moment but in the future of that child—the future of our community,” Laura said. 

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ary Rodriguez paid for her groceries with food stamps. Food stamp debit cards didn’t exist in the late ’80s, so the bright green paper made it obvious she wasn’t handing over cash. She could have been embarrassed, but she wasn’t. She was doing what she needed to do to feed her three children. Ten years earlier at seventeen, Mary Rodriguez had married the man she thought she’d spend the rest of her life with. All she had ever wanted to do was be a good mother and wife. Now, newly divorced with no degree or work experience, Mary lived day to day not knowing how she would survive and provide for her children. She would cry herself to sleep under the blare of the radio so her children couldn’t hear her. Even if she had found a job, she couldn’t have afforded day care. What was she going to do? Mary’s memory of these lean and scary days fires her drive to help other women in the same predicament. As Chairman of the board of Williamson County Community Coordinated Child Care (WC4C), Mary’s dream is that every parent, especially single mothers, could go to work with peace of mind. Quality and affordable care run by well-trained and nurturing staff is how many working parents would define that kind of peace. It’s hard for anyone to do a good job at work if they’re worried about their children.

for a newborn. Some two-parent households, much less single moms, just can’t afford to pay. “That’s the cycle—it sometimes doesn’t pay to work,” Mary said.

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Help and Hope Fortunately, at twenty-seven Mary had found help at Cambria County Child Development Corp, in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania near Johnstown where she was living at the time. “They paid for my child care so that I could go back to school,” she said. She was in class with students who were years younger than she was. “Some of them griped about having to go to college, but many of the single moms were getting an education because they wanted to—they needed to. I was there because I wanted to improve my life.” She majored in business, was on the dean’s list every semester, earned a degree, and got a job right after graduation. “It was the best thing I did. Getting an education improved my self-confidence tremendously.” Mary wants the same for other single moms in a similar predicament. However, she never dreamed of running a nonprofit organization to do so. Three and a half years ago, she was sitting around a table with other board members of the Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation discussing how they might raise funds in general. They formed a focus 

“Desperation is a word that could be used a lot to describe working moms,” Worry over child care is understandable. In Williamson County, hundreds of families remain on financial assistance waiting lists for licensed, quality child care, forcing some parents to resort to less desirable alternatives. In addition, quality day care can be expensive. According to a 2009 Family Connections report, the average cost of child care in Williamson County was $732 for a two-year old and $867 Mary Rodriguez

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Out from page 33 group and found that affordable quality child care in Georgetown was severely lacking and waiting lists for child care were long. This effort eventually resulted in the formation of WC4C and Seeds of Strength, an organization that provides financial support to Georgetown non-profit organizations. She and her husband, Troy, owner of Sierra Microwave, donated $300,000 as seed money. Nancy Crouse, a good friend of the Rodriguezes commented, “They are probably the most generous people in Williamson County.” The Rodriguezes have quietly donated hundreds of thousands of dollars and time to other organizations such as Seton Williamson, Georgetown Project, and Williamson County Humane Society. Two Better Than One One of the main accomplishments of WC4C in its two-year existence is its partnership with Georgetown Health Foundation (GHF). GHF agreed to renovate one of its properties on Dawn Street for a WC4C Child Development Center that will house twenty-five children (opening scheduled for first quarter 2011). WC4C has also partnered with Capital Idea, an organization that helps people

Georgetown Health Foundation donated the building at 2409 Dawn Street in Georgetown for WC4C Child Care Services due to open first quarter 2011. “The center will provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that will promote positive and healthy development of young children.”

pay for school, and WC4C provides financial assistance for child care for several women in the program. “Partnerships like this make all these things [resources] possible,” Mary said. WC4C provides some financial assistance through a $10,000 grant it received from Seeds of Strength. WC4C provides the remaining assistance from its own funds. Mary says helping these few women with child care is a start but she wants to do more.”Obviously we want to be able to do that in our own child care center.” WC4C is the recipient of several other grants such as the $49,000 they

annual day care worker salary with two years experience is $20,375 in Austin, Texas), turnover is high, which affects the quality of care. Besides training workers, Mary believes the community must also be educated. Some believe that single moms on welfare choose not to better their situations. “Yes, maybe some made some bad choices out of desperation, that doesn’t mean they don’t want to change. And so many divorced women don’t know what to do. But that doesn’t mean they don’t want to help themselves, they just don’t know how to do it,” Mary said. “Desperation is a word that could be used a lot to describe

When we help single mothers, we help the community at large. “They are going to be some of your best employees. They are highly motivated. They want to learn. They want to make (good) lives for their children.” received through Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Development Board. WC4C used these funds to conduct child care provider training which included teaching providers about childhood developmental stages. More Education Needed Child care worker training is crucial but critically lacking according to Mary. “Hair stylists must have at least 1500 hours of training before being licensed,” Kathy Keller, WC4C Executive Director, said. “However, child care providers of day care centers are only required to complete 8 hours of pre-service training before working in a day care center,” she said. (Source: Texas Association For Infant Mental Health, January 2010). Between minimal training and low wages (according to payscale.com, average

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working moms,” Mary said. “These women could be married or not married. Either way, education and financial assistance for child care is a way for them to excel.” Need often drives motivation, and Mary believes that when we help single mothers, we help the community at large. “They are going to be some of your best employees. They are highly motivated. They want to learn. They want to make (good) lives for their children.” With help from her local community more than 26 years ago, Mary became a confident, successful single mom and businesswoman who now helps others. To volunteer or make a donation, contact WC4C at 512-966-1500 or www. wc4c.org. 

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t’s like a thousand miles an hour with your hair on fire.” That’s how James Ramsey, owner and executive chef of Georgetown’s Silver and Stone Restaurant and Wine Bar, describes working in the kitchen. And he loves every minute of it. “I can’t see myself doing anything else.” “As long as I can remember,” James says, “I’ve been cooking. I cooked for friends in high school. My college roommates and I ate like kings! I had just never considered it as a career path.” But once he found Texas Tech’s Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management program he never looked back. “It all made sense,” he says. “I loved it, loved being in the kitchen, loved everything about it. I’ve been in restaurants ever since.”

“What we do here is something someone else in town already does—we just want to do it better. I want to refine it, define it, and make it something interesting and extravagant” When James graduated from Texas Tech he managed several corporate restaurants, but he eventually realized he wanted to cook, not just manage. “I wanted to be a chef. I wanted to be in the kitchen,” he says. James then attended the Le Cordon Bleu in Austin (formerly Texas Culinary Academy), where upon graduation he had a master chef position waiting for him. “I’ve always been described as eccentric, and this fits my personality,” James says of working in the kitchen. “It’s an interesting

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place to be, and it takes a particular type of person to work in my kitchen.” James must have found those persons; almost all of his staff at the Silver and Stone Restaurant have been with him from the very beginning. The restaurant business usually has a high turnover rate, but not at Silver and Stone. James has surrounded himself with family. His mother, James says, is his PR goddess. His father, who is a local pediatrician, pitches in where he can. Both of James’s sisters have worked in the restaurant at various times in some capacity. Silver and Stone’s general manager is James’s brother-in-law, and his bartender is engaged to James’s youngest sister. And if his employees are not blood-related, they are all close. “It’s very much a family here, and that’s how we want it to be,” James insists. That family feeling resonates through the walls of Silver and Stone. The décor is elegant but comfortable. “It’s those little de-

tails that make us different. People who need to eat can get sustenance anywhere. People who want to eat, who want to enjoy a meal, come here.”

James has put his Texas upbringing into the menu, but don’t expect standard, boring fare. “I don’t do normal food,” he says. “I can’t work in a place that limits me to steak and potatoes.” Steak and potatoes do find their way onto the menu, but they could never be described as typical. Silver and Stone is located on the top floor of the Tamiro Plaza at the corner of Austin Avenue and 6th Street. Upon entering the Tamiro Plaza, Silver and Stone customers follow a hallway decorated with works by local artists to the elevator, which opens directly onto the fourth floor and into Silver and Stone. But James wants customers to know that Silver and Stone goes beyond its four walls; Silver and Stone also offers unique catering and special events, such as wine dinners and scotch tastings. Their Sunday brunches, which feature three courses, are exceptional. “What we do here is something someone else in town already does—we just want to do it better,” James states. “I want to refine it, define it, and make it something interesting and extravagant. We’re the icing on the cake.” 

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he bulletin board in one of Dr. Daniel Voss’s exam rooms overflows with pictures of babies he’s delivered during his 20 years with Georgetown Medical Clinic. He’s watched many of those bright-eyed babies grow up, giving them their shots and wellchild checkups, tending to their scratches and broken bones, easing their sore throats and rumbling tummies. No matter how old those babies are now—in kindergarten or in college—they can still find their picture on his wall. “How many children can do that?” asks Suzy Reeder, who has been a nurse at the clinic for 34 years. “How many children can go to a doctor’s office where they know who you are, who your

“With a family doctor, you have a personal relationship that builds over time. Family doctors look at the ‘whole person’ rather than individual parts.” parents are?” In fact, she says, the doctors and nurses at the clinic probably know a patient’s brothers, sisters, cousins, and grandparents as well. That’s because the clinic has been treating individuals and families in Georgetown for over 60 years. The staff is mostly composed of professionals who have worked there for many years. “We have many employees who have been here 20-plus, 30-plus years,” says Kelli Shifflett, clinic manager.

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“Our nurses know you by name.” Georgetown Medical Clinic has grown with Georgetown, and like Georgetown it has managed to expand and modernize while retaining a “home town,” familyoriented focus. The clinic began in 1947, when Dr. Hal Gaddy opened his family practice in the Georgetown Hospital building on University Avenue (currently Intervention Services). The clinic now has five doctors Board certified in family medicine: Greg Willis, Kay In, Daniel Voss, Tom Bohmfalk, and Richard Only. Dr. In and Dr. Voss also provide obstetric care. In 2010 the clinic moved into the Austin Avenue Medical Plaza, a three-story, 100,000-square-foot building that houses not only the clinic, but also a lab, a radiology facility, a walk-in Express Care clinic, Gallagher’s Pharmacy and several other specialists. “We love the convenience of having everything in this one

building,” Kelli says. Patients don’t have to go elsewhere for an x-ray or a blood test, and doctors get the results quickly. Another convenience for both doctors and patients is electronic medical records. From a computer tablet, doctors access a patient’s records in seconds, make new entries, write out orders, or send prescriptions to a pharmacy. The clinic always has

a doctor on call on the weekends, and “that doctor can access a person’s chart right there from their house,” Kelli explains. For those patients who use the Express Care clinic, “all their records are here. If they need an x-ray, we can take care of it right here in the building,” she adds. Being on the cutting edge of medicine, however, is not the only priority at Georgetown Medical Center. While all the physicians keep up to date with medicine and technology through rigorous recertification every few years, each strives to keep the family aspect in family medicine. With a family doctor, Kelli says, “you have a personal relationship that builds over time. Family doctors look at the ‘whole person’ rather than individual parts, and our physicians enjoy the challenge of diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses and medical conditions.” Family doctors often know your family and know what’s going on in

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your life and how those things affect your health, she adds. Suzy agrees. “This is family. You don’t sit in a cold waiting room, thinking, ‘They don’t know anything about me.’” The doctors, nurses, and staff do know about you—and they care. She adds mischievously, “And they just may have seen your baby picture.” 

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Simplicity, Simplicity, Simplicity

Karen Lange

hile location, location, location is still as important as ever, two other contributing factors in the housing industry—pricing and condition—have changed significantly, according to Melissa Medina, a local realtor with J. Paul Aubin Real Estate. Buyers, says Melissa, want more “bang for their buck” in these economic times. Many are seeking a home that is move-in ready because they don’t want to spend the time or money fixing it up. A lot of buyers are also downsizing to homes that are less expensive to maintain, Melissa says. In addition, buyers are planning for their needs as they age, steering away from stairs, for example. Overall, Melissa notes, people are looking for affordable, yet efficient and functional homes that are easy to maintain. Here are some of the home trends that cater to buyers wanting simplicity: HOME OFFICE SPACE As more people work from home, buyers want designated space for computers and office equipment. WALL COVERINGS Plain painted walls have replaced faux finishes and wallpaper. Most buyers prefer natural or earth tones that likely match their personal belongings. These colors appeal to budget-minded buyers who don’t want to spend money painting over bolder, more limiting colors. FLOORING Carpet is out, especially for people with allergies. Buyers are instead opting for wood, bamboo and laminate flooring in darker tones.

OUTDOOR SPACES Buyers know that landscaping adds value to a home, but easy upkeep is key. Central Texas homebuyers prefer covered patios for relief from the elements. Outdoor kitchens remain popular for buyers at higher price points. AMENITIES Builtin bars, theater areas, exercise rooms, and guest suites allow homeowners to unwind without leaving home. COUNTERTOPS Natural stone surfaces such as granite and limestone have replaced Formica® and plastic laminates. Adaptable, man-made surfaces such as Corian®, engi-

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neered stone such as Zodiaq®, or quartz like Silestone® also appeal to buyers. WINDOW TREATMENTS Many buyers prefer roman shades and faux wood blinds over plastic blinds. LIGHTING The trend is towards multi-functional lighting that illuminates and adds to home décor. Some buyers prefer oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, silver, or pewter over the dated gold tone. APPLIANCES The focus is on energy efficiency. According to The BUILDER/American LIVES New Home Shopper Survey, today’s homebuyers are investing in economical, yet efficient products like high-performance windows, high-efficiency HVAC, and insulation to keep home maintenance costs down. 

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aroline Rosenbaum learned the importance of eating healthy from her mother when she was a young girl. Now, as fitness director at the Sun City Fitness Centers, Caroline helps others maintain a healthier, more active lifestyle by providing programs on physical fitness and nutrition.

Healthy Eating from the Family Garden Caroline strives to maintain a healthy lifestyle for her family, too. Her husband, Cliff, can vouch for that. Although he had never run, he trained for a marathon (26.2 miles) just to win Caroline’s heart when they first met. Now, they have two sons, Tanner, five, and Hudson, three. Making sure her family eats healthy is a challenge for Caroline because her sons have food allergies. However, she found a solution in the backyard garden, which is now a family project. And as far as Tanner and Hudson are concerned, nothing tastes better than the fruits and vegetables they planted and watched grow. 

Tangy Lemon and Mint Salad

Ingredients: 3 hearts of romaine lettuce 10 strawberries ½ mango, chopped ½ cup fresh blueberries ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1⁄3 cup blue cheese ½ cup dressing (Ann’s Dressing below)

Kathy Buckley

Instructions: In a large bowl, toss romaine, strawberries, mango, blueberries and blue cheese. Add dressing and toss. Takes only 20 minutes to prepare. Makes 6 servings. 

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Ann’s Dressing Ingredients: ¼ cup lemon olive oil 3 Tbs lemon juice 1 Tbs red wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard ¼ tsp salt Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Makes ½ cup dressing.

Chunky Guacamole Ingredients: 12 oz. tomatillos (about 6-7) 1 small red onion, cubed (optional) 6–8 serrano chilies (seeded), finely chopped 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 4 large avocados, cubed 2 limes, juice of Hot pepper sauce, to taste Instructions: Broil tomatillos 4 inches from heat until top is charred. In a blender, combine tomatillos, onion, chilies, cilantro, salt, and pepper. In a bowl, mix avocados, juice of limes, and hot pepper sauce. Add mixture from blender and stir.

Spicy Vegetarian Pinto Beans Ingredients: 1 pound dry pinto beans 1 large (32 oz.) can vegetable stock or water 4 bay leaves, whole 2–3 Tbs epazota (a spice) 2 Tbs Mexican oregano 1 Tbs chili powder 3–4 Tbs olive oil (for sauté) 1 large onion, diced 3–4 cloves garlic, minced 1 chipolte pepper in adobo (from can, only use 1 pepper and freeze the rest) 1 (28 oz.) can of fire roasted tomatoes, cut into smaller pieces if whole Salt, to taste Instructions: Clean and soak pinto beans overnight or use quick soak method listed on bag. In a Crock-Pot® combine beans, vegetable stock, bay leaves, epazota, oregano, and chili powder. Cook on high for 3 hours. (Do not add any salt or salt mixture to Crock-Pot until after 3 hours, or beans won’t get as soft). In a pan, add olive oil and salt.

Sauté onion until soft. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly, making sure not to brown garlic. Add onion and garlic mixture to Crock-Pot. Reduce temperature to low. Add one chipotle pepper and a spoon of the adobo sauce. Let beans cook for another hour and then remove the whole chipotle from crockpot. For spicier/hotter beans, add more of the adobo sauce and/or leave the chipotle in (it will eventually disintegrate). Add salt and continue to cook beans on low for additional 4 or more hours. The juice thickens with time, so the longer the better. Be careful not to over-salt because as the bean liquid cooks down, the salt intensifies. Best served with cornbread or tortillas.

Creole Sauce Ingredients: ½ cup onion, chopped 3–4 cloves garlic, crushed ½ cup diced celery ¼ cup chopped green pepper 2 Tbs olive oil (or canola oil) 2 ½ cups diced tomatoes 1 bay leaf 2 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp chopped parsley 4 cloves 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 tsp cornstarch, dissolved in a little water ¾ pound shrimp and/or crawfish Instructions: In a pan, add olive oil. Sauté onion, crushed garlic, celery and chopped green pepper. Cook until soft. Add diced tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, sugar, parsley, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 20 minutes or more. Add cornstarch mixture and stir. Add shrimp or crawfish. Simmer until done.

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Tiffany’s Bean Pot Soup

Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 cups dry pinto beans 1 pound cooked ham, cubed 1 quart water 2 cans (13 ½ oz. each) tomato juice 4 cups chicken stock 1 medium onion, chopped 3 medium cloves garlic 3 Tbs parsley, chopped ¼ cup chopped green pepper 4 Tbs brown sugar 1 Tbs chili powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp crushed bay leaves 1 tsp oregano ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp crushed rosemary ½ tsp celery seed ½ tsp ground thyme ½ tsp ground marjoram ½ tsp sweet basil ¼ tsp curry powder 4 whole cloves 1 cup sherry

Ingredients: 6 regular-sized flour tortillas 16 Tbs grated cheese (Monterrey Jack or Cheddar) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbs oil 3 large cloves garlic (put through garlic press) 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce 1 8-oz. can water 1 tsp ground comino ½ tsp chili powder 1 pinch cayenne 1 envelope Sazon Goya (con Culantro & Achiote) Salt, to taste 8 oz. cooked chicken, cut into small pieces (can substitute with 1 8-oz. package crawfish tails, thawed, or 1 package soy taco filling)

Instructions: Wash and soak beans overnight. Drain. In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil. Add onions and brown. Add all ingredients except sherry. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender. Add sherry. Heat to serving temperature. (Freezes nicely).

Instructions: Sauté onion in oil. Add garlic and cook until golden. Add tomato sauce, water, comino, chili powder, cayenne, and Sazon Goya. Salt, to taste. Simmer over low heat 20 to 30 minutes. (Adjust seasoning, if you like.) Place meat into sauce. Stir, do not cook. Set aside. Place tortillas flat on work area. Spread sauce on each tortilla to moisten exposed surface. Using slotted spoon, divide meat and place equal amounts on each tortilla. Spread 2 Tbs cheese on each tortilla. Fold two sides of each tortilla over filling. Place tortillas in shallow pan. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle well with remaining cheese. Heat in 350 degree oven until hot and cheese is melted. Variations: If you make ahead of time and chill, heat the enchiladas thoroughly. Then add cheese topping and let cheese melt before serving. For a change, add 2 Tbs sour cream to the inside filling or spread thinly on the top under the cheese topping. (To reduce fat, use fat-free sour cream and soy Monterrey Jack). It is also good with canned green chilies mixed in the sour cream before the cheese topping is placed on the tortillas.

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World-Changing Travel By

Sarah Paulk

t the age of 17, Stefanie Schutz has earned more stamps in her passport than most adults. A well-spoken, bright teenager, Stefanie has also held distinguished leadership roles within The United Methodist Church (UMC), such as President of the Temple District Student Leadership Team and member of the Central Texas Conference Student Leadership Team. Her most impressive title—as the only youth representative on the Connectional Table—is also one that has allowed her to travel the world. “Since I was 14, I have taken at least four trips per year that require flying,” Stefanie says. “Not to mention the travel I do almost every other weekend for meetings around Central Texas.” As a UMC representative, her travels have taken her to Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina, as well as to Berlin and Waltersdorf, Germany, and Manila in the Philippines. During her travels in

a tour of the North Manila Cemetery. “Threethousand families lived in the cemetery,” she says. “There were all of – Stefanie Schutz these squatters and their children, living and playing among the filthy tombs. It was the Philippines, Stefanie quickly difficult to see, but it was an eyebecame aware of the country’s opening experience. Those imunique culinary offerings. “In ages are imprinted on my brain.” Manila, the most difficult part of Travel in the Philippines during meals was the unidentified,” she the summer can also prove to be says. “I tried everything, but we an uncomfortably hot endeavor, often had to ask what the food so cooler months are recomwas because we did not know.” mended. “Their summer is April She discovered a new favorite and May,” says Nancy, Stefanie’s as well. “The mangoes in Manila mother. “It was hot, humid and are one of my favorite foods,” she very crowded.” says. “I absolutely fell in love with Stefanie’s sobering experience them.” in Manila has not dampened her Not all of the experiences Malove for travel. Instead, it has nila had to offer, however, were fueled her desire to learn more so sweet. In spite of the country’s about the world and visit new beauty, there is also staggerplaces.  ing amounts of poverty. Stefanie discovered this for herself during

“The mangoes in Manila are one of my favorite foods.”

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Youth in Agriculture By

Anne Feary

eammates, Clint Keith and Regan McLaurin, both Georgetown High School Seniors and Evan Horne, a junior, worked two months constructing the ultimate Aggie entertainment rig. They entered their creation into the 4-H Youth Fair. The trailermounted barbeque pit, welded from a dismantled vintage Chevy pickup, features nine square feet of grill space, a lounge area with plush bench seats, and a spacious tailgate area. Planned enhancements include a canopy for summer dining comfort. In addition to this labor of love, Evan also raises goats along with Angie Aguilar (another third-year member), as a part of his involvement in FFA (Future Farmers of America). They explain how they prepare sheep and goats for show: “By mid-summer, we select the animals, tag them, and start them on feed. We feed twice daily and follow an exercise program designed to produce the correct ratio of muscle to fat.” Weekly

weigh-ins ensure the animals are on track for their classes. They have to learn to be led, extend the neck, and stand correctly while a judge evaluates them. One of Evan’s goats, finishing fourth, has motivated him to participate in the majors—the San Antonio and Houston livestock shows—this spring.

FFA Statistics There are 523,309 FFA members, ages 12—21 in 7,487 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. 38% of all FFA members are female, and they hold over 50% of state leadership positions. FFA members earn more than $4 billion annually through their hands-on work experiences. FFA chapters are in 16 of the 20 largest US cities, including New York, Chicago, and Houston.

Taking Stock Anyone visiting the Williamson County Show Barn this past fall had to have been impressed by the youth participating in the Williamson County Livestock Association Show and Sale and 2010 Williamson County 4-H Youth Fair. Months of preparation culminate in this annual event that showcases the creativity and commitment of area youth engaged in agriculture. These exhibitors are either FFA or 4-H members. The national FFA organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The program integrates classroom instruction, FFA, and the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) where students learn

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by doing under the supervision of agricultural teachers. Parents and students alike are quick to praise FFA advisors Ray Langley and Paul Boff for their dedication. Both teach Ag Ed and spend countless hours providing advice for students’ projects, as well as offering guidance for life beyond school. Evan’s Mom, Suzanne, notes that senior FFA members mentor their junior counterparts, providing academic assistance and preparing them for their roles the following year. Asked about his future, Evan reflects, “College is next, probably majoring in agricultural business. There are a lot of things that need changing out there. I want to be able to help make some of those changes. Given that agriculture is so capital intensive, I’d like to see programs that assist farmers starting from scratch.” Maybe politics? A slow smile and a nod of the head. “Maybe politics.” 

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n the morning quiet, sunlight filters through trees and birds begin to stir as Susan Blackledge opens the gates to Berry Springs Park and Preserve. If you’re waiting to enter as the gates are pushed back, however, you’ll hear a startling sound, a cross between a raspy screech and a foghorn, echoing across the grounds. “It’s the cry of the wild,” jokes Susan, the park’s manager. It’s actually braying coming from Poco, one of the park’s two resident donkeys, and he’s hungry! The second donkey, whose name is JJ, patiently lets Poco do the talking. JJ knows breakfast will arrive soon. Susan, along with coworker Mark Pettigrew, cares for Poco and JJ. Susan explains that both donkeys were donated to the park not too long after it opened in 2005. JJ arrived first, and he quickly became lonely. Sure, he had many human visitors, but he needed donkey companionship. Susan says, “Our neighbor had a jenny (named Jenny), who was going to have a foal, and the neighbor said he would donate the baby donkey when it was born. After Poco’s birth, Jenny moved with Poco to live in the park compound until Poco was weaned.”

“At first, Poco was mean to JJ,” continues Susan. “Poco was a mama’s boy and a little spoiled.” But after Jenny returned home, JJ let Poco know that he wasn’t going to be pushed around anymore. Now the two are best friends. Susan says that they “play chase with one another, and it is quite the game of tag. They will even go round and round the compound and hide behind buildings,” like a game of hide and seek. The compound that Poco and JJ live in happens to be historic. The donkeys find shade under old, sprawling oak and pecan trees, and they amble around weathered gray structures built by Williamson County pioneer John Berry in 1846. They’ve even climbed the steps and poked around inside Berry’s 165-year-old home, which no longer has doors or window panes. Poco and JJ bed down in the sturdy but old stall, and when winter winds whistle through, Susan and Mark put extra hay in there for them. “Feeding them helps keep their metabolism up, thus helping them stay warm,” Susan says. Extra hay is also put down for them to use as bedding, helping to insulate them from the frigid temperatures. Both donkeys love greeting park visitors, although JJ is a little timid

at first. How do you tell them apart? Poco is the larger of the two, but JJ has darker hair than Poco. The best way to introduce yourself is to hold out your hand for them to sniff, but keep all your fingers together. Susan warns that “they usually think you are trying to feed them, so be sure not to give them ‘finger’ food!” They love a gentle stroke on the head or neck. An occasional carrot or apple always makes them happy, but too many will make them sick; it’s best to leave treat distribution to Susan and Mark. And if you bring along your dog, cautions Susan, keep him or her away from the donkeys, as donkeys and dogs don’t always get along. In the past, people have come out to brush Poco and JJ, train them, or just give them the TLC they love. Volunteers are always encouraged, says Susan. So if you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, contact Susan at 512-930-0040. Groups are also welcome. Poco and JJ would love to meet you! 

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January 4 Through Feb 6 | The Sunshine Boys at The Palace, Fri and Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2:00pm, www.georgetownpalace.com for more information 6 | First Friday. Shop on the Square ’til 8:00 pm with music and food. www.dgagtx.org for more information 6 | Newcomers and Friends of Georgetown. St. John’s Methodist Church 9am, www.georgetownnewcomers.org for more information 6 | Georgetown Garden Club presentation on Square Foot Gardening, 1:30pm, 1101 N. College Street, www.georgetowngardenclub.org for more information 13-15 | Arts Avenue for Kids performance of Anne of Green Gables, 7:00pm, Church of the Nazarene, 4051 E. University, www.artsavenueforkids.com for more information 13 | Friends of Georgetown Public Library presents, HW Brands discusses his book, American Colossus, 2:00pm, 402 West 8th, $15, 868 0445 for more information. If you have an event you would like to include in next month’s issue, send your information to jill@viewmagazineinc. com by the 15th of the month and we’ll do our best to include you.

Jan 17 through Apr 18 | Williamson County Financial Stability Coalition seeking volunteers for tax prep assistance, www.wilcofreetaxprep.org for more information 22 | Georgetown Geocaching (map and GPS reading), 10am-3:00pm, meet at Parks and Recreation Admin Building, www. adventuregeorgetown.org for more information. 28 | Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. 6pm-9pm, Sun City Ballroom, www.georgetownchamber.org for more information 30 | Big Band Blast. 4:00 pm, GHS Center for the Performing Arts, 2211 N. Austin Ave, www.georgetowntexassymphony.org for more information Feb 4 | First Friday. Shop on the Square ’til 8:00 pm with music and food. www.dgagtx.org for more information Feb 5 | Cupid’s Chase 5K Run/Walk. 8:30 am, starts at Run Tex at 7th and Main. Email erin.ruyle@ georgetown.org for more information

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