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A FITNESS VIEW
All About
GHS grad teaches life skills through cheerleading
Sticking Around to See What Happens | 34
Long-time volunteers help kids soar
d e pa r t m e n ts Live and Learn
In the Driver’s Seat | 11
Principal Mike Miller takes the wheel at GAP a Giving view
Wendie’s Wish | 16
A mother’s wish—“Be good to people”—inspires son’s nonprofit after her death a HEALTHY view
Living with MS | 20
Extras
Cheering Kids On | 50
Rolling Up Their Sleeves | 52
Sun City Italian Club makes sausage the traditional way
Homeschooling from one mom’s perspective
The Face of Beauty | 46
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a Traveler’s view
A Trip to Paradise | 55
Mother and daughter bask in Hawaii’s beauty
Mom and Pop | 48 Meet the couple behind Simon and Sons Flooring
a natural view
Planting Seeds for the Future | 56
Golfer’s Corner
Unique rural community reaches back in time to plan for the future
Tips from Pro Bill Easterly
what’s cookin’
Learn from the Best | 59 Events | 64
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Georgetown Live | 65
For the Love of Cooking | 61
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Family-pleasing recipes from the chef of Montana Mike’s an Animal view
A writer guides senior women in penning autobiographies
Tail Art and Chocolate Tarts | 66
a Business view
“Art for Animals—Wine, Chocolate, and Amore” is coming up!
Dare to Dream | 42
an Extra view
Making the Grade at Home | 24
How’s That Work?
Young woman lives well despite disease
The Life Writers Project | 29
Greetings | 6
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Bill Skinner bill@viewmagazineinc.com Editor in Chief
I have broken many New Year’s resolutions (some more than once like keeping my desk clear of stacks of paper), so I’ve decided not to make them anymore. Not that I think they’re bad. Anything that prompts a person to start something new and worthy or stop something harmful or unfruitful is just fine in my book. My personal objection to New Year’s resolutions is that they can become crutches to weaken a person’s resistance to procrastination. Putting off for tomorrow what I can do today is so appealing, especially when “tomorrow” is a long way away. It seems to me that many people who have done fruitful things, such as quitting smoking or venturing into a new career, didn’t wait for January 1st to start. They just went to work. Their motivation to achieve great and lasting things seems to have come from the gut, not the calendar. For them, any day was a good day to start something new. Maybe that’s why I have tremendous respect for those in this month’s issue who saw a need and did what needed doing, when it needed to be done. For example, Tiffany White saw a need to help seniors write their life stories, so she started the Life Writers Project to aid writers in a local senior living community. T.W. and Laura Cook recognized the need for mentoring young people, got on board, and stayed at the helm even after their own children had grown. And you’ll read other stories about people who saw a need and didn’t wait to fill it. None of these folks waited until a certain date on the calendar. They remind me that the right time to give, help, support, and encourage is often “now.”
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before coming to Georgetown PT (physical training), led by one High School, where he served for of the three drill sergeants, whom eight years as assistant principal. Miller describes as “flesh and When the GAP principal position blood Ritalin.” First, second, and became available last spring, he third periods consist of academic jumped at the opportunity to lead instruction. Then, after lunch, it’s his own campus in a different more PT, Military Science, and kind of setting. “It was time for Drill and Ceremony, which are a new challenge and to learn elements of Armed Forces BMT something new,” he explains. (Basic Military Training). MisbeGAP is an alternate setting for havior is dealt with “swiftly and GISD students in grades six to effectively through verbal redirectwelve who have violated the secondary schools’ Student Code of Conduct through drugs and/or alcohol use or who are unable to function in the traditional school environment. Factors that contribute to placement typically include family issues, academic difficulties, or emotional difficulties. Placement time at GAP ranges from thirty to sixty school days, with the average at about forty days. A day in the life of a GAP student begins with a check in and search by GAP personnel at 8 a.m. With “All present and accounted for, sir!” it’s off to Mike Miller
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tion and calisthenics” administered by the drill instructors. The day concludes with fourth period, checkout, and clearance for the bus ride home at 3:30 p.m. Miller says his role during the school day is “to provide support when and where needed. I deal with students who choose not to comply with all three drill sergeants.” While the outward academic climate might not reflect his own personality, Miller says that more than anything he wants “to remain positive and encouraging in my role as principal here. I also try to keep things light with my staff members.” Miller brings his offbeat sense of humor to work each day but admits “some may not understand my humor,” especially “the drills,” who are very regimented and serious at work. “The principal, not so much,” he says, but adds that even the drill instructors have grown accustomed to his wit. “I want it to be a place where each staff member feels valued and wants to come
to work each day to make a difference.” Miller believes he has already made a difference at GAP by hiring two new teachers to complement the staff already in place. “All three of our teachers are on board with the philosophy of starting where kids are and working toward mastery of new skills. They work hard, and they expect students to do the same.” In addition to improved academic performance, positive decision-making, and social skills, self-discipline is also a component of the GAP program because it satisfies the innate craving youth have for boundaries and structure. Miller finds it interesting though not altogether surprising that, when asked about future plans, many GAP students point to the military as a career choice. Miller comes from a military background himself; his father was a Marine drill instructor during World War II. Miller is comfort-
able in his new environment, where discipline and academics come together to improve the performance of GAP students. “I want students to leave GAP in better shape academically than when they entered. I’m not necessarily talking about grades or credits but about skills and ability,” says Miller. The lower teacher-to-student ratio allows GAP teachers to work more closely with students to ensure goals are met. “Instead of trying to make sure we are keeping up with each home campus teacher of each student, we are going to assess where the student is with respect to skills and ability and start there with lessons. Neglecting to do this means that the student’s time at GAP is wasted,” says Miller. Students at GAP are those who have gotten off course, but Principal Mike Miller is committed to getting his students back in the race. And with Miller in the driver’s seat, GAP is sure to remain a well-oiled machine.
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aine Melikian will always remember the words his mom told him each morning before school when he was young. “The last thing she would always say to me is, ‘I love you, and be good to people,’” he says. Laine takes his mom’s words to heart. Each day he works to help people, specifically families of cancer patients. Recently, Laine founded Wendie’s Wish, a nonprofit organization in honor of his mother, Wendie Long Melikian. Laine describes his mom as a woman with a servant’s heart, someone who cared most about helping other people. In November 2010, Wendie was diagnosed with a severe form of brain cancer, and she passed away only three months after her initial diagnosis. Throughout her journey, Wendie told those nearest to her that she hoped something positive would come from her experience. Laine says, “Her wish was that people would want Laine Melikian
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This summer Laine will embark on an 1,800-mile bike ride, crossing seven states in thirty days in honor and in memory of the lives touched by cancer and to raise awareness and funds for Wendie’s Wish. For more information on joining the journey or contributing to the organization, visit www.wendieswish.org. to serve and help each other” because God created us to serve others. Much like his mom, Laine is passionate about investing in people and bringing optimism to devastating situations. He explains that the nonprofit’s mission “is to serve families struggling with the collateral damage of cancer by connecting them to a community of hope through financial and service-based assistance.” Wendie’s Wish provides financial aid to families in need through donations given to the organization; one hundred percent of profits directly assist families. Laine understands the burden that financial complications can bring to an already stressful situation because he remembers watching his dad sort through overwhelming stacks of medical bills. Through the help of donors and fundraising, Wendie’s Wish hopes to give families the opportunity to focus on recovery rather than debt. In addition to monetary donations, volunteers from Wendie’s Wish also donate their time to take care of errands and daily
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chores so that families have more time to spend with each other. Laine knows that cancer is a huge interruption to daily life, and ordinary tasks like yard work, meals, or grocery shopping can burden families already overloaded with emotional stress. He realizes that each family has particular needs, both big and small, that volunteers from Wendie’s Wish are more than willing to help meet. Laine admits that sitting at the head of a nonprofit’s board is at times intimidating. Laine’s dad and brother serve on the board, along with a few of Laine’s close mentors and people who have greatly influenced him. “I’m very humbled in the fact that they treat me like I’m just their age,” he says, “and they let me head things up and have the last say in everything. Having that kind of say is cool, but it’s also stressful, in a good way.” For Laine, Wendie’s Wish is tangible. In organizing community members who want to contribute their time, talent, and funds, Laine is making his mom’s wish a significant reality.
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Cullen, they decided that homeschooling provided the kind of education they want for their children. The challenge in a traditional classroom setting is that teachers must address many students and teach to a broad range of levels and learning styles. Homeschooling allows Kristi to teach her children at their levels, accommodate their learning styles, and focus on their personal interests. Kristi can, for example, adapt the curriculum to Lyndi’s and Amelia’s individual interests. When Lyndi was in kindergarten, she was obsessed with dinosaurs. Colossal brontosaurs, spiny triceratops, and dinosaurs with well-nigh unpronounceable names held her imagination. Kristi went in-depth,
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and her girls gather in the family room with their tea and cookies to read a Betsy-Tacy book. Sitting in her floral armchair, Kristi knows that choosing to homeschool not only prepares her daughters for the future but also fosters their love of learning for years to come.
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Senior Village. A few years ago, things going,” Tiffany explains. she wanted to know more about She offers a packet of questions her grandparents. “I asked my and instructions—queries about grandmother to write a letter school, marriage, travel, history, about her life before I was born,” and God. She asks questions like Tiffany says. She had a blast read“How has the world changed, ing the letter. “It’s like finding a in your eyes?” and “If you were box in the attic. I loved learning giving a speech about marriage new things about her,” Tiffany reto a group of engaged ladies/ members. So she set out to create gentlemen, what would you say?” the same experience for others, Tiffany believes everyone has an utilizing a mission outreach for important story to tell and that the community, sponsored by her we are each called to raise future church, Hill Country Bible Church. generations. She spent time Tiffany joined with Karen Hargrove, a church member and resident of San Gabriel Senior Village. Last February, they formed a group and named it the Life Writers Project. “I made a list of questions to help jar memories and get Sue, Tiffany, Marion, Karen and Clara
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The Life Writers Project from page 29 doing research, pulling together information from various sources, and offering her own advice for writing an autobiography. At their Friday meetings, the Life Writers go over what they’ve written during the week—some, like Marion, want help, while others just want to share what they’ve written. “Sometimes I think I see a misspelled word, but then I realize it’s the name of something from long ago, something I didn’t know about. Each week, I learn something new,” Tiffany says. Listening to Marion share details of her life inspired Sue, another writer, to remember some details of her own. “When Marion talked about forming a ladies group, I remembered that when my son became deaf, we formed the Parent’s Association for the Deaf, so we could have a voice. I never thought to include it in my story. But it is an important detail,” she says. Tiffany agrees. “That’s why we’re doing this—because people have such interesting stories.” Everyone writes at her own pace. Tiffany plans to publish each story in a bound book, complete with photos, using a popular online source, so these ladies can preserve the details of their extraordinary lives. “With each printed book, we’ll have a little party to cel-
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For more information about the Life Writers Project, please visit their Facebook page or contact Tiffany White 210-8277072. To help with the cost of printing these stories, please contact Hill Country Bible Church at 512-863-7325. ebrate. We’re hoping that once everyone sees that we have finished books, they’ll be interested in joining us,” Tiffany says. Ninety-four-year-old Lottie had already written her life story, so for her project, she chose to write about the history of Williamson County and the San Gabriel River, in particular the two forks that run on both sides of San Gabriel Senior Village. Tiffany reviews a page from Lottie’s work and says, “You have beautiful handwriting.” Lottie responds with “Well, I don’t think I spell very well anymore.” But Lottie’s words are beautifully written and understood
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as Tiffany reads them aloud: “May I suggest these two streams began a romance, finally meeting in Georgetown, and becoming one larger and more powerful river?” “This [project] also serves as a ministry,” Tiffany says. She keeps track of prayer requests, and they discuss updates in their families. The group members pray for one another, sharing coffee and sometimes a sweet roll. But before long, someone tells an old story, and the others listen with great interest. Fast-forward many years from now: A young woman holds a book written in her own great-great-great grandmother’s words—how she got through the Great Depression and World War II, or how she raised a deaf son and helped form a support group to fight for his rights. Perhaps those words reassure the young woman when she needs inspiration. They let her know that everything turns out all right. Tiffany’s vision is that the books will be passed down through time and that these life stories will bring hope, wisdom, and strength for generations to come. Tiffany smiles and says, “I’m excited that someone else is going to read a book and have the same excitement I had when I read that letter from my grandmother.”
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Like Father, Like Daughter In the icy dawn, six Cub Scouts poke and shout at each, getting in the way of breakfast prep. Laura steps into the skirmish. She asks the leaders get some water boiling and then turns to the kids. “Want to see something cool?” She sets out eggs of varying sizes and colors. Impressed, the boys stare at the speckled, odd-looking eggs. “They’re from my chickens,” Laura explains as she breaks the eggs into zip bags, which she seals and doles out. “Squish it around until the eggs are mixed.” The kids enthusiastically squish eggs and then place the bags in the water. “Give it five minutes, pull ’em out, and voilà—scrambled eggs, and no clean-up!” Problem solved. Laura’s father, Verl Underwood, was active in Scouting for seventy-two years; a Lake Georgetown bridge bears his name and honors his service. Growing up, Laura attended Scout events alongside her brother. She fondly remembers a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch when she was six and a
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World Jamboree at age nine. She thought it a bit unfair that she couldn’t be a Boy Scout herself. So when sons Cory and Joseph reached the right age, Laura seized the chance to join Cub Scout leadership and soon learned that there’s more to Cubs than providing snacks and presiding over happily noisy meetings. Planning activities, tracking ranks, assembling supplies, getting trained—these tasks take time. Laura loved the work. Scout leadership training prepared Laura for service not only in Cubs— she’s qualified to run rifle, shotgun, black powder, and archery ranges at Cub camps—but also in Scouts and Venturing, the Scouts’ youth development program for young men and women. She’s received the District Award of Merit for her work. Her dad would be proud! Despite the time commitment, Scouting wasn’t Laura’s only volunteer activity during her sons’ younger years. She worked with the Purl and Pickett PTAs, volunteered at Tippit (where she daringly instructed young archers), and assisted the theatre groups at both high schools. Once, she recalls, she agreed to “teach silk painting to preschoolers— I guess I should have known then that I was willing to try almost anything!” She’s certainly proved her willingness. When her sons joined Order of the Arrow (OA), Scouting’s National Honor Society, Laura stepped up. She’s likely one of the few folks in town with ex-
Laura, as a young girl, with her family at Philm ont pertise in hunting down “parts of dead animals on eBay”—furs, feathers, and snakeskins for the elaborate costumes that ceremony teams create. One find she particularly relishes is the badger (Billy Bob, to the family) that crowns her son Joseph’s headdress. One of Laura’s happiest honors is to have been “tapped” for OA. She achieved Vigil membership in 2009 and received the Tonkawa name Hay Sikit Yantanakoh, which means “Mother of Four Winds,” a name the Scouts chose to honor her extensive work with the San Gabriel District’s ceremony team. Traveling to competitions, helping Scouts design costumes, and keeping the guys fed as they practice ceremonies, Laura more than earns her name. The Accidental Scout T.W. says that he’s “the latecomer” to Scouting. His path was “accidental,” a product of following his kids as they progressed from Cubs to Scouts. For five years, he served as a Scoutmaster capable of riveting a group of rowdy teens with a quiet, “All right, guys, let’s talk about what went right and what went wrong.” More recently, T.W. has become involved in Coast Guard Auxiliary and in Sea Scouts, a Scouting program that teaches leadership, responsibility, and maritime heritage as young women and men learn to operate and maintain
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sailboats and powerboats. T.W.’s work with the BSA has earned him the Silver Beaver award, a councillevel honor for service to youth. As a volunteer leader, T.W. recognizes something that’s sometimes overlooked in young people: their potential. “These are good kids,” he says, “and it’s wonderful to see them shift from being befuddled youngsters to becoming leaders.” He notes that while many organizations have kids “show up and do as they’re told,” in the Scouting model, kids “show up and make it happen.” As a leader, one of his toughest jobs is to repress the instinct to “help” by telling Scouts what to do. Instead, he allows kids the opportunity to learn by “making mistakes—without permanence or injury.” Scouting offers “a unique opportunity for them to learn through failure.” In athletics and academics, failure can exact a steep price, but Scouts gives kids the chance to experience failure without that cost. If a too-cool stove results in a sticky lump of pasta, well, that’s tonight’s dinner— next time, the camp chef will crank up that heat! Experience has taught T.W. to stand back and see what young people can do, even in situations more fraught than sticky pasta. He recalls supervising a young woman as she piloted an eighty-five-foot ship down the Intracoastal Waterway. Nervous at first, this Sea Scout gradually gained confidence in the task, remarking, “Wow, I wonder if driving a car will be this easy!” Moments like this persuade T.W. that youth have a great desire to discover and harness their abilities. Though their sons have moved on, Laura and T.W. continue to volunteer with kids, even as they keep in touch with young people they once mentored and who are now making their way in the world. Why? T.W. and Laura want to “stick around to see what happens.”
Handing Down the Call. Laura and T.W.’s sons carry on the family spirit. Cory, 23, is an Eagle Scout and Sea Scout Quartermaster who has worked at summer and winter Scout programs and has earned the Venturing Leadership Award. Joseph, 21, also an Eagle Scout, has worked at Scout camp programs as well. Last summer, he taught sailing at the BSA Laguna Station High Adventure Camp on South Padre.
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o say that Dr. Dustin Dinh of Dream Smiles Dental is a modern-day renaissance man is a bit of an understatement. His hobbies are many and varying, from cooking and gardening to ballroom dancing and snowboarding. Dr. Dinh’s professional life isn’t very different. He’s a young man already on his second career. Prior to studying dentistry, Dr. Dinh earned bachelor of science degrees in chemistry, biology, and zoology from the University of Texas. Upon graduation, he accepted a position as a quality assurance chemist in Memphis, Tennessee. “I worked there for two years and was in the process of earning my MBA,” he says, but his MBA went on hold when he was accepted into dental school. “Learning is my outlet,” he explains. “It helps me relax and grow.”
Dream Smiles doctor on the work he loves
After graduating from the University of Memphis dental program, Dr. Dinh was one of two graduate students accepted into the Veteran’s Administration General Residency Program at the Veterans Hospital in Memphis. There, he put all his classwork into practice. “They say one year
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of residency [in the V.A. program] equals five years of experience,” Dr. Dinh says. “When I came out of the program, I had been exposed to more situations that prepared me to handle more challenging cases.” The Veterans Hospital offered a comprehensive general den-
Dream Smiles Dental 1950 S. Austin Avenue Georgetown, Texas 512-863-2303 www.dreamsmilesdental.net tistry program. Dr. Dinh’s patients were veterans with dental needs that ranged from dental implants, endodontics, partials, and complete dentures, to routine extractions, crowns, and fillings. “What was unique to the training was most of the patients were health compromised,” Dr. Dinh says. “We were required to have one month of training in an operating room, so we got to see a lot of the medical side that we were not exposed to in dental school. Additionally, treating health-compromised and geriatric patients gave me the extra confidence to see a wider range of patients.” Even as more medical and dental practices specialize in or cater to certain age brackets, Dream Smiles Dental specializes in care for all ages. Dr. Dinh’s practice is as comprehensive as his education and interests and serves both dental and orthodontic needs. Because Dream Smiles Dental offers the entire spectrum of dental procedures, which, Dr. Dinh reports, is both fun and challenging, he and his staff are con-
stantly learning and training to improve their skills and employ the latest technologies on their patients’ behalf. Dr. Dinh believes Dream Smiles Dental also stands out for the ambience and atmosphere that patients experience in his office. Dr. Dinh feels he is very approachable to his patients and commits to calling them after each visit. He also makes calls to welcome new patients. “It takes time,” he says, but it helps him better meet his patients’ needs. “If there is a complication or a
concern, I know before the patient has to call me.” Dream Smiles Dental is not only about patients. It’s about dreams. Most dental offices are generically named after the city, location, or dentist. While still in dental school, Dr. Dinh thought
about how he would one day like to have his own practice and about what he would name it. “I truly believe if you can dream things, they will one day become a reality. If we stop dreaming, we will stop living. It is a dream for me to do what I really love and enjoy,” says Dr. Dinh. “I once heard that if your work blends seamlessly with your hobbies or activities, then life can be very fun and enjoyable. Thus, I think I have the knowledge and skill to help create ‘dream smiles’ for our patients.”
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sthetician Marlene Graham knows her location is off the beaten path, but the tree-lined drive to her home business only adds to the charm and relaxation of her clients’ experience. Marlene wants her clients’ time to be all about them. “It’s nice to get a facial and decompress, get a facial massage, an arm massage, and not have to think about soccer practice and homework and whatever you’re making for dinner!” Having always been interested in health, fitness, and nutrition, Marlene feels that skincare is a natural extension of these concerns. “How to take care of skin and how to maintain its youth-
fulness, that’s what everyone’s after,” Marlene says with a laugh. “And that just kind of rolled over into makeup and the esthetics.” Marlene’s services also include spray tans, eyelash extensions, makeup application, chemical peels, and a body wrap that she describes as “awesome.” But facials are Marlene’s favorite service. “I’ve been told I have a ‘soft’ or a ‘healing’ touch,” she says. Marlene applies that same gentle touch in the face, hand, and arm massages that are standard with her facials. Currently, Marlene is trying to private label her own makeup product line and is working with a few different labs in the state. “They’re sending me a bunch of samples, and I’m experimenting on myself,” she reports. Having worked for a cosmetics studio, Marlene has had the opportunity to try many different products. “I know what works, and I know what customers are after. I know the products they are going to come back and spend money on.” Marlene doesn’t believe beauty
should be expensive. “I don’t think you should have to spend a hundred dollars on something to remove your wrinkles when there are more affordable options out there that deliver the same results.” Affordability is one of Marlene’s primary concerns. When she decided to branch out on her own, she knew that working from home could be a struggle, but she acknowledges the good and bad sides. “Obviously, the benefit of working outside your home is you have greater visibility to potential clients, but if you’re at home, you don’t have the overhead.” And that cuts down on costs, she notes. “I don’t think a visit to an esthetician should be a luxury service that only people with disposable money can pay for. I want to make my services available to everybody.” Marlene knows she has plenty of competition. “I try to provide the little extras that set me apart from all the other estheticians.” She adds confidently, “And I know my work is good.”
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hen Bill Simon opened his flooring business on Main Street a year and a half ago, he named it with an eye to the future: Simon and Sons Flooring. Sons Zachary (ten) and Patrick (twelve) “always talk about coming to work with their dad,” says Jennifer Simon, their mom. No pressure, though! While Bill and Jennifer would love for the kids to work in the family business, Jennifer says that they certainly would not force the boys to come back and work for them. “As parents, all you can hope for is that your kids are raised well, go off to school, become educated, and hopefully, go experience a
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little bit,” says Jennifer. “But if they want to come back and work at the store with their dad, we would love that. It’s really up to them.” Bill Simon is no stranger to working in a family business. After working with his family’s flooring company in Austin for ten years, Bill knew he wanted to open his own business. The former insurance salesman was born and raised in Georgetown, and he wanted to open a store that would give the people in-town service with expertise that comes from his background in flooring. “We wanted to deliver good customer service and have something local for our community,” explains Bill. The store is located in the heart of the community, a few blocks away from the Georgetown courthouse. It boasts an impressive showroom of tile, granite, and hardwood samples—over 900 square feet of options designed for the different styles, tastes, and purposes of potential customers— none of whom need to go to Austin to find what they want. The Simons seek to cultivate a “mom
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and pop” feel to their business. “The main thing is to establish a relationship with people that isn’t just about business,” says Bill. “You get to know them and who they are.” The “mom and pop” feel of their business is an extension of their family life, in which “being there” and sharing time together is important. Bill keeps the store open six days a week, but he still finds time to pick his sons up each day. “I love that my husband can own his own business and grab the kids from school,” says Jennifer, a CPA. She handles the finances for the store, which can sometimes mean working on weekends. Yet as busy as they are, Bill and Jennifer can both be spotted cheering at Zachary’s and Patricks’ baseball and football teams, which the store sponsors. For Bill and Jennifer, business blends with family in the best way possible. And if Zachary and Patrick want to come on board someday, that’s great. This family is not only a family at home, but also a family in business.
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Cheering Kids On All-star cheer coach teaches life lessons By
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ot many people can work with kids from age eighteen months to eighteen years— much less teach them complicated cheers, tumbling, and stunts such as the scorpion or the double-down full-twisting cradle. But Chase Cramer is not average. And if her short, feathery, platinum blonde and black hair doesn’t give that away, her exuberant personality surely does. Director and head coach of the Jets all-star competitive cheer team at KidSport, Chase has been involved in the competitive cheerleading industry since she was in eighth grade. “I started cheering in middle school,” she says. “When I moved to Georgetown in eighth grade, I saw some girls cheering competitively and immediately fell in love. I was like, ‘Mom, I want to do that!’”
Around that time, Chase met Annette Thomas, owner of KidSport (then called Capital Gymnastics Georgetown), who saw promise in Chase. Annette took Chase under her wing, mentored her, and vetted her to become a cheerleading coach. “She came to me,” recalls Chase, “and was like, ‘Hey, we’re looking for bubbly personalities—someone to come and help on Saturday mornings with our preschool classes.’” Chase seized the opportunity with aplomb. At the time, she had just graduated from Georgetown High School and was seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact on the world. Three years later, Chase pitched Annette the idea
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of starting an all-star competitive cheerleading team at KidSport. Annette loved the idea and put Chase in charge of spearheading the program. Since then, Jets has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm—growing to five teams—largely because of the passion and energy that Chase brings to the program.
“I don’t just teach cheerleading … I teach values; I teach them teamwork. I teach them how to interact with each other, so communication skills also come into play.” “My heart is in the gym,” says Chase. “My heart loves those kids. And making a difference in their lives is really what I want to do.” With the exception of a two-year hiatus when she attended art school in Dallas and a few years living in Houston, Chase has remained true to KidSport and competitive cheerleading. You can find her there most afternoons from 3 to 8:30 p.m., coaching squads and offering private lessons and clinics to kids seeking extra help. “I don’t just teach cheerleading,” says Chase, who is now twenty-six. “Yes, that is my main focus, and that’s why the kids are there, but I teach values; I teach them teamwork. I teach them how to interact with each other, so communication skills also come into
play. It’s not just cheerleading, or doing your back handspring, or getting your bridge kick over, or having amazing jumps, or being flexible,” Chase adds. “And that’s what I tell my [kids’] parents all the time. I’m not just here to do this. I’m here to be a leader for your kids, to teach them good qualities. It’s not just to go and win a competition.” For someone who regularly coaches squads of anywhere from five to thirty kids—and deals with all of their parents—the abilities to read, inspire, and focus people are crucial. “It’s not something I got overnight, but after so many years working with
all kinds of kids, it’s something I’ve learned,” she says. Chase says that working with so many kids has taught her how to interpret what kind of attention each kid needs at the moment, regardless of differences in age, size, or ability. Sometimes they’ll need to regroup; other times they’ll need to focus; and still other times they’ll simply need to talk out a problem or routine. “These skills don’t apply just to cheerleading,” says Chase. “These are skills they can take with them and use forever.”
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Rolling Up Their Sleeves Sun City Italian Culture Club prepares sausage By
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t’s often said that you are better off not knowing how two things are made: laws and sausage. But the Sun City Italian Culture Club thinks differently. To them, making sausage is a link to their Italian roots, a way to bond with friends, and an opportunity to spread culinary pleasure. “Each person in the club has a job,” says Eddie Verdecanna, founder of the Italian Culture Club, along with CJ Carlig. In addition to CJ, Eddie recognizes two other chief as contributors—Mark Arico and Donise Hardy—to the sausage-making operation.
How long have you been making sausage? “The club’s been around for eight years,” says Eddie, “but the sausage making has been around for four years. The first time we made it, it didn’t come out that well. It was dry. The second time it was a little better. But the last time, everybody came back for more.” “My folks are from Italy,” adds CJ. “I learned to make Italian sausage because my folks, when they came over on the boat, that’s what they did—they made their own sausage. As a matter of fact, we had a grinder that we attached to the table. When I was a little guy, maybe five years old, I was in charge of hand-grinding the sausage. We’ve tried to carry on the tradition as much as we can.”
“The Italian Cooking Club” (left to Right) CJ Carlig, Al Locascio, Eddie Verdecanna, Joe Sommo, Donise Hardy, Joe Scavella, Fred Verri, Jim Callazzo
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How much sausage do you make? “This year we started with 185 pounds gross, and we’re going to end up with 165 pounds of Italian sausage, once it’s
cooked,” says Eddie. “We always make it right before the holidays, usually in November.” Do you mind sharing your sausage recipe? Here’s Mark Arico’s recipe for the Mild Anise Sausage: 25 pounds lean Boston pork butt, ground 3 oz. anise seeds 4 oz. sea salt (or regular salt) 2½ Tbs coarse ground pepper 1 heaping Tbs garlic powder 1½ heaping Tbs basil leaves 4 oz. sugar 8 oz. sweet red wine (used to help the grinder—water works, too) Cut the meat. Season and grind the meat. Then attach the sausage to the sausage press. Stuff and then tie the sausage. “We use natural pig intestines for casing. None of that synthetic stuff!” Donise advises. “Make sure the casing is thoroughly washed inside and out in warm water. Then soak it in warm water and lemon juice. For hot sausage, substitute anise seeds with red pepper flakes to taste.”
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A Trip to Paradise
Mother-daughter duo explores Hawaii
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lorie Cleaves stared at the clock. It was 3 a.m., and try as she might, she couldn’t persuade her body to fall asleep. Florie had never been to Hawaii before and wanted to take her daughter, Darling Cordero, on a special mother-daughter vacation. Squinting her eyes closed, she lay there, listening to the crash of waves just outside her window. “This is real,” she thought. “We’re in Hawaii!” Over the next fourteen days, Florie and Darling had the opportunity to explore the islands of Honolulu, Kona, Maui and Kauai—a trip masterfully planned and organized by Darling’s online travel agency, First Choice Travel Deals. “It’s a family business that I’ve been running for about a year now,” says Darling. “We’re always serving other people, but I wanted to try out Globus—one of our suppliers—for myself and see how they’d handle our trip.” As it turned out, “They took great care of us,” says Darling.
“We didn’t even have to worry about carrying our bags.” The vacation began with a day trip to the Pearl Harbor Memorial in Oahu. “We took a ferry to get to the memorial site,” says Darling. “It was breathtaking, seeing all the names [of fallen soldiers].” “Each island was so different,” Darling recalls. In Kona, Florie and Darling participated in a luau—a traditional Hawaiian party that included a feast of fish, lobster, pork, fresh fruit, and poi. While there, Florie tried hula dancing with a large outdoor class. “My favorite part of the trip would have to be Kawai, Garden Island,” says Darling, “After a tour of Hanalei Canyon, we were taken to the exclusive North Shore of Kauai.” Darling remembers how everyone on the bus fell silent when they pulled into the luxurious St. Regis Princeville Resort property. “None of us were dressed for it,” says Darling. “Everyone was whispering like we didn’t want to be loud or draw attention
to ourselves because it was so beautiful— overlooking cottages, villas, statuesque waterfalls, and a majestic backdrop of the Makana Mountain and the Pacific Ocean. … The locals told us it is George Clooney’s favorite place when he comes to Kauai.” “Yes,” agrees Florie. “Everything was so beautiful. I loved everything. The people were lovely—nice and kind and loving.” She grins mischievously, “And the guys there were very muscular and sexy! … I wouldn’t mind living there.”
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Planting Seeds for the Future A community carries traditions forward By
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e hear music when we work with horses that’s often drowned out by the roar of the tractor.” Tucked away from the fumes and flurry of traffic on I-35 near Waco is a community where ploughs take precedence over iPads and sweet potato fries cooked at the Cafe Homestead come from their very own garden. Homestead Heritage is an agrarian Christian community where members carry on past heritages through crafting and farming. Homestead community members believe that the values and attitudes with which they approach their work—“care and service, integrity and character, close ties of family and friendship”—cultivate strong families and community.
Sun-dappled paths lead to wood-framed buildings snuggled among trees and wide open expanses of pasture and gardens. The peacefulness of the place whispers like leaves rustling in the breeze. If you listen carefully, you might hear an occasional clanging from the forge as the smithy creates a wrought iron post or the whir of a wood-cutting saw from the Woodworking School, where handmade furniture pieces are crafted. The Gristmill, housed in a timber-framed mill dating from the 1750s, harnesses a working
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waterwheel to help millers grind organically grown grains, and the Fiber Crafts building hosts a rainbow—colorful spools line overhead rafters, and plump yarn skeins fluff out of wall cubbies. Spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, and sewing projects come to life here. The colors in The Potter’s House are earthen—clay mugs, bowls, and more—shaped into beautiful and functional pieces, waiting to be glazed. Then there are the farming areas. An on-site video explains the community philosophy: “The best way to preserve the living
seed is by planting and replanting, just as the seeds of traditional values must be planted and replanted and lived out in successive generations.” From the carefully-tended garden, where seasonal organic crops grow tall, nurtured by the inventive rainwater catchment system, to the henhouse and poultry enclosure where Tom turkey struts his beautiful plumage, pride in home and workmanship is witnessed everywhere.
But the true beauty of Homestead Heritage lies in the people and what they are working to create, to carry on, and to share. So before braving the I-35 trip home, get some of those sweet potato fries; then savor one more look at the place. And remember, classes in woodworking, fiber crafts, agriculture, cooking, and other traditional skills begin soon, so there’s an excellent reason to come back.
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Do your drives feel like they don’t have the distance you need? Try this tip in slow motion first: 1. Start down from the top of your swing by moving your hips toward the target slightly. 2. With your hips set forward, turn them toward the target as normal and swing the club down with your arms. 3. When your hands reach waist height, start moving your left hip up while continuing to turn it behind you. Your left leg should, at this time, straighten as a result. By moving your left hip up and straightening your left leg, you do two important things: First, you can create resistance that your right side can smash through as you turn toward your target. Second, you will ensure that your release happens at the bot-
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tom of your swing, and not before or after. This combination will give you the explosive power you are looking for.
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Assistance League® of Georgetown Area presents
Bells, Books and Brunch Monday, February 25, 2013
Georgetown Community Center 445 E. Morrow Street Doors open at 11:00 am, Lunch at 11:30 am Program 1:00 pm Silent Auction - Fashion Show Lunch by Ralph Acquaro of “C J’s Catering”
Tickets $20.00 available from ALGA members or call 864-2542 for information. $12.50 of non-refundable ticket is tax-deductible. Proceeds benefit Assistance League’s Philanthropic Programs
C J Clark
CJ Clark lives in the Texas Hill Country outside of Austin, Texas where she works as an artist and fiction writer. Her first book, The Permanence of Waves was published in 2006 by LangMarc Publishing. Her second fiction title, When Color Fades, also published by LangMarc Publishing, was released May 2011. For more information about her books and art visit www.cjclarkartist.com
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Meet The Authors Alicea Jones
Teri Wilson
Alicea Jones is community editor for Georgetown View Magazine, as well as a non-fiction inspirational writer and columnist. Genuinely Georgetown is an eclectic collection featuring interviews with local people of prominence and everyday people doing interesting and heroic things like donate kidneys, write books and a woman who gives shelter and mentoring to a young meth-addicted girl. www.aliceajones.wordpress.com
Teri Wilson is an award winning author of inspirational romance books. Teri’s latest book is Alaskan Hearts through Harlequin and her next book also is set in Alaska, Alaskan Hero, which will be out in May of 2013. Teri brings her years of volunteering for the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race in Alaska for background for her Alaska books. Her mom lives in Sun City. www.teriwilson.net
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For the Love of Cooking
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anding a job at a burger joint during high school, Chris English learned quickly. In one year, he was promoted to assistant manager and then to general manager the following year, when he was nineteen years old. Chris didn’t stop there. He was promoted to area manager two years later.
Grilling steaks with passion In 2008, he moved to Georgetown, where he’s the chef at Montana Mike’s. Chris says, “Being a chef, I meet people from all backgrounds and ethnicities. The journey has transformed me into who I am today. It’s given me perspective on what people like.” As Chris cuts, seasons, tenderizes and cooks meat, he is reminded of his ultimate goal,
“artfully creating something that makes people happy.” He does this passionately because it’s what he loves. The busy chef still finds time to cook for family, too. Here are some of Chris’s handpicked family recipes.
By
April Jones
Photos by Carol Hutchison
Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken breast 1 cup water 2 6-oz. cans tomato paste 1 10-oz. can Ro*tel tomatoes, hot 1 package enchilada seasoning 1 tsp white pepper 2 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic salt 2 cans roasted tomatoes 25-count package white corn tortillas 1 pound fiesta-mix shredded cheese blend
Preparation: Heat oven to 350° F. Cut chicken breast into strips, cutting against the grain of the chicken. Place in deep sauté pan. Add remaining ingredients, except for cheese and tortillas. Simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Layer 6 tortillas in large casserole dish. Ladle chicken mixture over tortillas, covering from edge to edge. Sprinkle thin layer of cheese over mixture. Continue layering in same manner until all ingredients have been used. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 50 minutes, rotating casserole dish halfway through. For extra cheesy enchiladas, add more cheese when layering. For extra spicy dish, add minced sautéed Serrano peppers when adding ingredients to chicken mixture.
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Chris’s BBQ Sauce Ingredients: 2 Tbs butter 1 yellow onion, diced into quarter-inch squares 1 tsp liquid smoke 1 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups water 1 64-oz bottle catsup 2 Tbs coarse ground black pepper
Preparation: Place butter and onions in sauté pan and cook until onion is translucent. Set aside. In second sauté pan, combine liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, white sugar, brown sugar, and water. Cook on low heat until sugars dissolve. Add catsup and cooked onions and let simmer for 20 minutes. Whisk in pepper to finish.
Deluxe Chicken Dorito Macaroni Ingredients: 1 package chicken fajita meat 1 can diced green chiles 3 pounds elbow macaroni 1 pound Velveeta cheese 2 cups milk 1 bag Salsa Verde Doritos, crushed Preparation: Slice chicken fajita meat into small cubes. Throw the chicken into a large pan along with can of green chiles. Sauté chicken over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. While chicken is cooking, boil macaroni till al dente. Slice and cut cheese into 1-inch square cubes (this will help cheese melt into macaroni faster), place in macaroni pot, and pour in milk. When chicken has finished cooking, crush most of the Doritos and combine with fajita meat and cheesy macaroni in one bowl. Mix until cheese is fully melted. Top with a layer of remaining Doritos, whole.
Spicy Chicken Salad Ingredients: 1 head of green leaf lettuce 1 head of romaine lettuce 3 cups chow mein noodles 1 tomato, diced 1 4-oz. can black olives 1 pound chicken breast 1 8-oz. bottle Thai chili sauce Preparation: Cut lettuce and romaine into strips. Add noodles, tomato, and olives and set aside. Dice chicken into cubes and cook until done. Sauté chicken in Thai chili sauce, and add chicken to salad.
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Cajun English Ribeye Ingredients: 1 12-oz. ribeye 1 cup Cajun seasoning 2 cups olive oil Preparation: To season ribeye steak to your liking, place steak on cutting board and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Take a fork and stab seasoning into meat. Then flip the steak and repeat. In a shallow plate, entirely cover steak with olive oil. Allow steak to marinate at room temp for 2 hours. Remove steak and cook to desired temperature using a pan or flat-top burner to ensure a good sear.
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2 | BURGER WEDNESDAY. Every Wednesday, $5.50 11am-1pm, VFW Post 8587, 1000 N College 512863-2535
5 | FREEDOM KARAOKE. Every Saturday – 8pm-12pm, VFW Post 8587, 1000 N College, 512-863-2535
20 | GEORGETOWN EAGLES ALUMNI FOOTBALL. vs the Leander Lions Alumni Football team. Kickoff 5pm at GISD Athletic Complex, Birchlebach Stadium, $7 adults, 12 and under free. Play is under the canopy of Gridiron Glory Alumni Football. Coach Larry Moore of Georgetown is coaching the Eagles team consisting of guys from graduating years 1984-2011. The game will be a modified version of Texas UIL rules. The game will be 48 minutes of full tackle smash-mouth, and should be a lot of fun.
11 | MARINE SPAGHETTI DINNER. $6, 5-7:30pm, VFW Post 8587, 1000 N College 512-863-2535
20 | GEORGETOWN BRIDAL SHOW. East View High School 11am-3pm, georgetownbridalshow.com
11-Feb 3 | DEARLY BELOVED. Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, The Palace, 810 S. Austin Ave, georgetownpalace.com
21 | TEXAS FREEDOM NETWORK Program. Lead by Kathy Miller, presented by Ame Assoc of University Women. Topic will be recent changes to the Tx State Board of Ed and the future of Ed in Texas. 6:30pm, Independent Bank, 1503 Rivery
3 | FIREWISE LANDSCAPING. Presentation by Hank Belopavlovich and Georgetown Garden Club, 1pm at the Parks and Rec building on College Street. 4 | FIRST FRIDAY. On the Square – shops open late, music, stroll, eat.
12 | BIRDING CLASS. Learn to identify different species by shape, size, silhouette, by the Williamson Audubon Group, 9:30am to 12pm, Lone Star Circle of Care, 2423 Williams Drive, Suite 101. Cost for members $35, and non members $45. Online information: www.meetup.com/ williamsonaudubongroup/.com
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.
17 | FREE LECTURE. “A Brief History of Medical Ethics” open to the public, by Dr. Paxton Howard, 7 p.m., Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Drive. A reception will follow. 512-819-7680; www.senioruniversitygeorgetown.org 17-19 | THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Presented by Arts Avenue for Kids 17th and 18th at 7pm, 19th at 2pm and 7pm, Adults:$7, Child 10/under $4. The Church of the Nazarene, 4051 E. University, 512-943-2787, info@artsavenueforkids.com 18 | PHILLY CHEESESTEAK NIGHT. Georgetown American Legion Post 174 @ VFW, 1000 N. College St., 5-7pm. $6.00. Take-out Available. Proceeds benefit Boys State, Veterans Assistance, Scholarship. Support the American Legion Programs. 19 | SOCIAL GRACES & INNER WORKINGS. Art reception Stinger Studio, 6-9pm, 4410 Williams Drive, 512-869-5544
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23 | COFFEE WITH THE ARTIST. Sonia Stinger of Stinger Studio, 10:30am, discussion on the development of concepts into body of work. 24 | LORENZO MICHELI. Guitar 7 p.m., Alma Thomas Theater on SU Campus 25 | FISH FRY. $8, 5-7:30pm, All you can eat! VFW Post 8587, 1000 N College 512 863 2535, to go available 26 | WHIRLPOOL CAVING. Ages 12 and up. 8am3pm, $15 Resident/$25 Nonresident. Come crawling at the Travis Room, experience “the Squeeze.” Beginners welcome. Cave maintains a temperature of around 72°. Gear is provided. Please bring a release form, old clothes, sack lunch, water bottle, and gloves. Long pants are required. 512-763-8365 27 | “FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY”. The Georgetown Symphony Society presents the Temple Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Thomas Fairlie, in an afternoon of compositions celebrating America, her citizens and her military with works by John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, John Williams and others. 4pm in the GHS Klett Center for the Performing Arts, tickets ($27, $20, $5) are available at both Georgetown H-E-B stores, the
Sun City CA office, and at the door the afternoon of the concert. Full details at www.gsstx.org. 512-864-9591 28 | 2013 BROWN SYMPOSIUM. “Sex Talk: A Symposium with Benefits”, Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University
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HARDTAILS BAR & GRILL 1515 IH 35, Georgetown 512-869-5454 www.HardtailsBarandGrill.com Sundays: Bloody Mary Buffet ‘til 2pm Mondays: Steak Night Tuesdays: Free Pool Wednesdays: Karaoke 4 Groove Knight (8-midnight) 5 STOOCH (9p-1a) 10 BAD SELF (Formerly Brewer Nation) (8-midnight) 11 Shakedown (8-midnight) 12 Fusion (9p-1a) 17 Sonny Wolf Band (8-midnight) 18 The Instigators (8-midnight) 19 American Gypsy( 9p-1a) 24 Whitestone Band (8-midnight) 25 Rhythm Dawgs (8-midnight) 26 Jean-Pierre & The Zydeco Angels (9p-1a)
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11 Gangster Squad 11 A Haunted House 11 Stand Up Guys 11 Zero Dark Thirty 18 Broken City 18 The Last Stand 18 Mama 25 Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters 25 Movie 43 25 Parker
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Tail Art and Chocolate Tarts
Indulge at the 5th annual Art for Animals fundraiser By
Rachel Brownlow
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ackie Carey is always on the lookout for new ideas to improve and raise money for the Georgetown Animal Shelter, and in 2007 she stumbled upon brilliance. “I had read in a magazine about an animal shelter in Northern California that did animal art, and then they combined it with a cheese and wine festival,” says Jackie, manager of the Georgetown Animal Shelter. Jackie loved the idea. Not only would the proceeds from the art auction benefit the animals, but the animals themselves could take part in creating tail art—canvas paintings created by the swishes of dogs’ and cats’ paint-covered tails—and paw art masterpieces.
volunteers said, ‘Well, what’s the next best thing?’ So we decided on Art for Animals: A Chocolate Affair.” After the theme was settled, Jackie and a few volunteers solicited original artwork from local artists and sumptuous chocolate desserts from Georgetown restaurateurs. That first year, recalls Jackie, “it was going to be on a Sunday afternoon in October, and we were up against football… I was a nervous wreck about whether or not anyone would show up.” She needn’t have worried. The event “started at 2 p.m., and by about 2:15 p.m., the room was full of people,” says Jackie, smiling. “And it’s just kind of grown since
“Happy clean dogs are easier to find homes for than stinky dirty mutts!” The event sounded promising, but there was one hitch: Because the Georgetown Animal Shelter is run by the city, the staff is not allowed to host an event that offers wine. After a bit of brainstorming, Jackie remembers, “one of the 66
then. The whole event has taken on a life of its own.” Today, Friends of the Georgetown Animal Shelter, a nonprofit organization that supports but is separate from the shelter itself, has taken over the task of host-
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ing Art for Animals. This change puts JoAnna Green, a longtime volunteer with the shelter and chairwoman of Art for Animals, in charge of this year’s Valentine’sthemed event. The change is one that works well for everyone—Jackie now spends less time worrying about fundraising, and because the event is no longer run by the city, wine tastings can be offered. “We’re very thankful for all of the community and business involvement,” says JoAnna. This year’s event includes wine tastings provided by Georgetown Winery, appetizers and chocolate desserts donated by various local restaurants, and live music by Southwestern University’s musicians. “We’ll also have T-shirts this year, designed by local artist Nick Ramos,” JoAnna says, as well as a $250 raffled gift card. A live auction will offer thirty-five unique pieces of local art, including pottery donated from Sun City’s Pottery Club and custommade frames by the Woodworkers Club in Sun City for the animal art pieces. Art for Animals—Wine, Choco-
Art for Animals—Wine, Chocolate, and Amore Saturday, February 9, 2013 4:00-7:00 p.m. Georgetown Community Center For more info, visit www.friendsofgtownshelter.org or call 512-930-3592.
late, and Amore will take place Saturday, February 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center in San Gabriel Park. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Georgetown Visitor’s Center, Framer’s Gallery, and online, or participants can buy regular-priced tickets at the door. All proceeds will go toward funding muchneeded expansions to the shelter and to adding a dog wash station because, as the Friends of Georgetown Shelter website puts it, “happy clean dogs are easier to find homes for than stinky dirty mutts!” And finding homes for the animals and the families who will come to love them is the sweetest treat of all.
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Party Hat! Each month we hide an object somewhere in the magazine. If you can find it, you could win a prize! In this issue, the party hat you see here is hidden somewhere! Email the correct location to graphics@viewmagazineinc.com or snail-mail the answer to Georgetown View Magazine, P.O. Box 2281, Georgetown, TX 78627. This month, two winning answers will be selected at random, and win an autographed copy of Genuinely Georgetown, a book about real people, real stories, real inspiration by Alicea Jones Last month, J.C. Holmes found the candles on page 40. CONGRATS J.C.!
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