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contents

20 f e at u r e S All About

Gift from a Stranger | 34

Anonymous gifts bring joy (and a scrumptious recipe!)

get ting to know georgetown

Portrait of a Teen Model | 40

Young fashion model stays focused in the lights

d e pa rt m e nts Live and Learn

Game On! | 11

Local company develops video games for young and old alike a Giving view

Vets Helping Vets | 16

Motorcycle club looks out for combat veterans Create

A Texas Inspired Artist | 29

Texas themes reside in artist’s heart A FITNESS VIEW

Take the Challenge | 46

Challenge course coordinator keeps it fresh for participants a Business view

Working a Room | 50

Skilled professionals at Georgetown Woodworks transform spaces

Homes with Heart | 54

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a HEALTHY view

Smoke-free With Acupuncture | 57

Greetings | 6

Simple treatment reduces cravings, detoxes body a Business view

A Church Grows in Georgetown | 58

an Extra view

Main Street Happenings | 20

Find out what’s new and upcoming for downtown Georgetown

Crestview Baptist Church teems with activities, ministries for all

Smokin’ up Fine Turkeys | 22

Dale’s Essenhaus home cooked Thanksgiving dinner packages

an Animal view

Berry Springs Park Donkey Duo | 66

Poco the donkey welcomes new pal Amigo to his corral

Walking Through the Past Today | 24

a natural view

Holiday Home Tour showcases beauty and history

New nature trail features beauty— and a mystery

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Trailblazing at Berry Springs Park | 70

a Traveler’s view

Harnessing the Sun’s Power | 63

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what’s cookin’

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Enjoy year-round fun, beauty across the state line

A Chef with a Story | 81

Delectable recipes from Artists Booth chef Gary Zonar How’s That Work?

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More Parenting Power to Ya’! | 68 Happy Feet | 72

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On Your Mark, Get Set… | 78

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Learn from the Best | 77

Tips from Pro Bill Easterly

Events | 84 Georgetown Live | 85

SOLO House | 64

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EDITOR’S NOTE

When I was fourteen, my best friend and I pooled our change and went to a local diner for a hamburger. We sat at the counter, feeling like adults, placed our hamburger order and waited expectantly. As we waited, checking our hair in the wall-length mirror behind the counter, a man sat on the stool next to mine. He was unshaven and his clothes hung on his thin frame like an oversized t-shirt on a wire hanger. The layers of grime on his skin signaled his homelessness. “If you’re not going to order something, you have to leave,” said the waiter. The man obviously had nothing but the clothes on his back. “Can you just give me a little something to eat?” the wanderer pleaded. The answer was a stern “No” as the waiter turned a swift back to retrieve our food. As he placed the succulent burgers in front of my friend and me, he turned to the shabbily clothed stranger and said, “Get out of here.” The wanderer again said, “Please, just a little bit of food.” I wanted to buy him a hamburger but didn’t have the money. I remembered the help my sisters and I received a few years earlier when our house caught fire on Christmas night. Neighbors took some of my siblings in, and nuns at a nearby convent gave the rest of us food and shelter until we could find a place to live. I took my knife, cut my burger in half, and gave half to the poor man. He muffled a “Thank you” while he quickly devoured the half-burger and then left. Who knew when he would eat again? This month, as I prepare for Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the many gestures of kindness I have received throughout my life. I pray that I will remember the stranger in the diner, for he reminds me to be thankful for all I have. He also reminds me that I can survive on less than what I think I can and, more important, that helping those in need, even when the help seems small, may make a world of difference to someone else. Speaking of small gestures, it was a pleasure interviewing Jo Jordan for this month’s issue (Gift From A Stranger) and learn of her unique style of giving that starts with a few fresh lemons. Maybe it’ll give you some ideas too! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Ben Chomiak Red Dog Creative Director of Photography

Carol Hutchison carol@viewmagazineinc.com Contributing Writers

Alicea Jones Karen Pollard Christine Bolanos Rachel Brownlow Nancy Bacchus April Jones Autumn Rhea Carpenter Emily Treadway Carol Hutchison Contributing Photographers

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Game On! And Headrush Games was born. In 2011 the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce reported that almost 2,000 people worked in the video game industry in Austin in approximately 100 studios. Alex had already contacted the Chamber in Austin but was told that direct assistance from the Chamber wasn’t really possible unless the company had fifty or more employees. The Chamber recommended that he look outside of Austin when establishing his business. Happily, Alex and Levon had no problem launching Headrush Games in Georgetown. While Austin worries about taking its gaming industry to the next level, Headrush Games in Georgetown has no such concerns. In fact, they take pride that, as a smaller company, they can take risks that larger companies would never greenlight. “New ideas are considered very risky because you don’t know what’s going to hap

pen,” said Levon, “but safe ideas, in my opinion, are an expression of mediocrity.” Headrush Games wants to have a transformative and positive impact on society. When Levon speaks about “risky” and “edgy” ideas, he’s talking about creating games for education, healthcare, and scientific research. Headrush Games wants to combine learning and fun. A

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n a strange twist of fate, friends Levon Louis Schwartz and Alex Brandon found themselves in the same place at the same time. They had met years prior while working on the west coast as audio directors at sister studios for Midway Games, and they stayed in contact as career opportunities took them to different locations. “When Alex found out I had moved from Canada back to Texas,” said Levon, “he called and asked where I was settling down. I said Georgetown.” Alex and his family had also moved to Georgetown. He and Levon met at Starbucks ten minutes later. “We decided we could be competitors or colleagues,” said Levon. “We started to explore how we could help each other, and it’s been an amazing personal and professional relationship ever since.”

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prime example is their game History Fighter, which teaches history in the context of timetraveling and appeals to the collectible card game crowd. As with Pokémon, Bakugan, or the hugely popular Rage of Bahamut, played on Android devices, players get a starter deck and then collect more cards and decks as they play. Alex explains, “Each set of characters fights and has different strengths and weaknesses within three spheres of skill: mind, body, and spirit. For example, Einstein is heavy with mind skills, so he can create a black hole to suck the opponent inside. Gandhi has spirit skill. He can “pass-a-fist,” which gives a massive defense bonus to his team, allowing them to withstand almost anything. Finally, as each card is played, a blurb or a quote is displayed with something historically relevant about the character, so while people play, they learn.” “On another level,” said Levon, “we’re looking at pushing harder than anyone in Austin, as far as I know, in the direction of developing games for seniors and games for cognitive function that can reinforce healthcare. There’s real opportunity and potential with videogames to push things forward in new and interesting ways beyond entertainment. That’s where we’re differentiating as a company because not only are we making super simple, fun games you won’t want to put down, but we want to

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explore what’s possible, to use this technology to power our society to move forward and solve real problems.” In contrast to the model of traditional gaming development, which is run similarly to a business software company, Alex and Levon plan on running their business model similarly to that of motion pictures, where a core creative team—think directors and producers— contracts external artists and developers who are the best fit for a particular project. According to a July 2011 article in the Austin American-Statesman, Austin gaming companies tend to hire a large number of employees to develop games, but once the game has been released,

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Main Street Happenings By

April Jones

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For more information on Main Street happenings, contact Shelly Hargrove, Economic Development Main Street Manager, at 512-930-2027 or shelly. hargrove@georgetown. org. You can also visit MainStreetGeorgetown. com to learn more about the program.

ave you witnessed the enticing changes downtown? New restaurants, ample sidewalks, and local art have graced the “Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas.” And more is coming! Construction is underway at Thundercloud Subs in the former fire station bays at 814 South Main Street. Some sidewalk expansions are complete, and others are underway, while more are set to commence in the near future. Here’s what else you can expect to see: New Art Center. On May 22, 2012, the Georgetown City Council approved funds to convert Old Fire Station #1, on the northwest cor-

ner of Ninth and Main Streets, into an art center that will be managed by the nonprofit Georgetown Art Works. Art updates are available at arts.georgetown.org. Box Beautification. Even the traffic signal utility boxes downtown are to be enhanced. The Arts and Culture Board is partnering with the Main Street program to accept creative submissions from locals in a “Call for Artists.” The boxes on Austin Avenue touching the corners of 7th and 8th streets will be first to get a makeover. Go to arts.georgetown.org for more information. Gallery Tour. Bring your friends to the Gallery Georgetown Tour on Saturday, November 3rd from 5-9 p.m. Photographer Geoff Hammond has been selected as the featured artist. Admission is free. Wine and food tasting will be available as well as live music. http://livehere.georgetown.org/ arts/gallery-georgetown/ Main Street Birthday Bash! The Main Street program turns thirty this year. To celebrate, Main Street is hosting an outdoor dinner in

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Smokin’ Up Fine Turkeys

Fifteen years of Grandma’s cooking By

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verything is homemade like Grandma used to make it,” says Dale’s Essenhaus owner Dale Cockerell, as he inhales deeply, as if able to smell his grandmother’s cooking again. For fifteen years, the restaurant has prepared Thanksgiving dinners for local families. He smiles as he shares how customers tell him it’s the best meal they have ever bought. Thanksgiving dinner packages are made from scratch at the Essenhaus and require a lot of time and care. The magic begins with a twelve-to-fourteen pound

turkey that Dale coats with olive oil and sprinkles with salt and pepper. The turkey is placed in a large, double door Southern Pride smoker, along with fifteen other turkeys, for about six hours in the outside kitchen. Restaurant staff uses live oak firewood to give the turkey a distinct and rich flavor. The turkey is ready when it turns a golden brown color. Another signature item is the cornbread dressing, which begins with cornbread baked in house. “When that’s done, we pull it out and crumble it and mix it with what I call a concoction of boiled eggs, celery, chicken broth, onions, and spices. We put that back in the oven for 30 minutes or until it comes out golden brown,” explains restaurant manager Bonnie Warwick. At that point the entire restaurant, inside and out, smells like Thanksgiving as the aroma of the smoked turkey fuses with the smell of baked cornbread.

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Dale’s Essenhaus makes country-style giblet gravy that combines chicken broth, sage, salt, and pepper to give it a classic taste. Additional sides include a green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, and a sweet potato casserole. While Dale usually prepares the turkey, Scott Vrabel, the kitchen manager, makes the side dishes. He cooks up the green beans with bacon, onions, seasoning, and salt until tender, mixes in cream of mushroom soup, and tops it off with crispy onion strips. For those with a hearty sweet tooth, the sweet potatoes are made with the classic ingredients of nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar topped with marshmallows. The restaurant remains busy the week after Thanksgiving, when some families take a break from cooking dinners at home and opt to take their families out to eat instead. Turkey dinner packages are also available for Christmas. “It makes me feel good that we’re doing something good for other people,” Dale says. 

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Walking Through the Past Today

Historic homes, decked out for holiday, await visitors By

Nancy Bacchus

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eorgetown is special. Over and over, newcomers and long-timers affirm that the quiet, shaded streets of Old Town are integral to Georgetown’s charm, unobtrusively anchoring today to yesteryear. Drive those streets and look closely at old structures, large and small, that have adapted beautifully to changing demands of modern families. For over twenty years, Georgetown Heritage Society has annually showcased a few unique homes, celebrating history and Christmas. The 2012 Holiday Home Tour takes place on December 8–9 from noon to 5:00 p.m. Visitors may enjoy all six homes on the

tour for $15.00 by purchasing tickets in advance (see sidebar). On the weekend of the tour, the cost is $18.00. Here’s a peek at the Old Town variety on display. A vibrantly restored bungalow on Main Street nestles among spreading trees and boasts a secluded outdoor living space. Another expansive bungalow on Ash Street features beauty and practicality for a young family. Farther along on 15th Street, a quaint cottage, bursting with an amazing glassware collection, once stood on Southwestern’s campus before being moved, years ago, to its present corner. Across University Avenue, tucked back on Walnut Street, stands an historical home constructed

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by Belford Lumber Company; its ceiling beams and woodwork are prime examples of Arts and Crafts style. Over on Myrtle Street, an unassuming facade masks a tasteful, serene interior featuring an original pressed-tin ceiling. This residence began life in 1903 as a carriage and bicycle repair shop and later served as Georgetown’s first Ford dealership. Each home has been lovingly and creatively maintained, restored, or repurposed. Current residents recognized “good bones” and workmanship from earlier eras, then made the homes uniquely their own. But 303 E. 9th Street, home of J.C. and Linda Johnson, offers a special continuum. It’s the oldest house on

the tour, built in the late 1870s. Three generations of the same family have occupied the house for 112 years, although it stood vacant for fourteen years after J.C.’s grandmother passed away. Some heirlooms reflect over 150 years of family history. The home was purchased by J.C.’s grandfather, John Ellyson, around 1900. By then, the family was in its third generation in Georgetown, dating back to J.C.’s great-great-grandfather Christian A.D. Clamp, who arrived here in 1851, a by his great-grandfather, Reverend John McMurray, a Presbyterian minister. Mr. Ellyson contracted Belford Lumber to enlarge the home in 1911, and the basic structure has remained the same ever since: four chimneys, original glass transoms, push-button light switches, twelve-foot ceilings, pine flooring, and imposing pocket doors between parlor and dining room. J.C. remembers a barn out back, a blacksmith shop in the neighborhood, and dirt streets. Memorabilia abounds, like the massive piano owned by Mr. Clamp, and a quilt box and pie safe he constructed. There’s a Murphy bed

cleverly disguised as a wardrobe, Christmas decorations, and portraits galore. Rooms accommodate whimsical themes, like the 1950s, jungle, or Egyptian motifs. Just think—if the walls in all these homes could talk…! 

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A Texas-Inspired Artist

Scenic Texas reignites artist’s creative flame

exas was on the short list as Kansas residents Patt Sharpe and her husband Greg started looking for a warmer place to live in the winter of 2007. They set off to explore a few possibilities within a day’s drive from Wichita, and they quickly zeroed in on Sun City, Georgetown. Patt says, “We instantly loved the people, the town square, the rocky countryside, the cactus, and the overall feel of the area. And with three golf courses for Greg, it was a nobrainer!” As the Sharpes acclimated to the weather and living among the agave and the anoles, Patt found that the Texas landscape and people rekindled her artistic desire, which had lain dormant for years. She wanted to recreate the Texas beauty she saw all around her, and she’s been painting ever since. Patt has always loved art and chose the subject as her major at

Pittsburg State University in Kansas, where she worked toward a bachelor of fine arts degree. Then along came Greg, and her focus changed. They fell in love and married, and she decided to quit school. She says, “I think I’ve always had that creative thing going on; I just put it on a back burner as I began raising a family.” Now empty-nesters, the couple has had time to get to know their new summer place. Patt and Greg attended an orientation meeting to acquaint themselves with Sun City’s amenities, and it just so happened that the Sun City Visual Arts Club was beginning a pastel

class that very afternoon. Patt thought, why not? It seemed an opportunity she’d be silly to pass up, especially since, on a whim, she had asked Greg to buy her a set of pastels the previous year. As she joined the class and picked up that first pastel stick, she says, “I fell in love with it instantly. I like the control I get [with pastels].” Her first painting portrayed an Indian girl in profile. Patt was especially proud of it because she had worked from a black and white photo, so all the color decisions were left to her. But color is one of Patt’s strengths. She is not afraid to create her own interpretation, juxtapose complementary colors, or apply a dynamic underpainting. For example, Patt says, “Where’s there’s going to be green, I will do a wash [underpainting] of red.” Then, when she adds the layers of pastels over the wash, “it gives the final painting an added spark.” And that first painting? 

Karen Pollard

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Her neighbor loved it so much that Patt gave it to her. Patt most enjoys painting Texas plants and animals— from the elegant agave plants to shaggy goats and speckled longhorns. A personal favorite is her painting of a lizard. He stretches out horizontally, head cocked slightly toward the viewer, his scaly body resting on terra cotta, his green brilliance enhanced by a vivid purple background. Patt won an award from the Central Texas Pastel Society for this work. She says one of the best compliments she ever received on a painting was regarding this lizard. A woman said, “Look. You can almost see him breathing.” Interestingly enough, when Patt is back in Kansas, she hardly ever paints. She’s busy being a mother and grandmother and gardening. Patt notes that painting intermittently like this is both good and bad. “You feel refreshed when you come back, but you’re out of practice.” As soon as she returns to Texas, however, the desire to paint heats up, and Patt sets up at the Sun City Studio at least three days a week, pastels in hand. Often, she’s there all day. Sure, she takes a lunch break, and there’s always some great socializing and artistic camaraderie. Still, she says, “I

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get lost in the painting. We get down there at nine in the morning, and suddenly it’s four. Where did the day go?” Patt continually pushes herself creatively. She might tackle a different subject matter—for example, an example of southwest architecture— or different lighting, bolder colors, or a larger-scale painting. She loves when a painting is coming together. “Sometimes you just know,” she says. “You know it’s going to be a great concept and a fun painting to create.” At other times, she’s unsure, but the challenge is worth it. She recently painted a cowboy sitting astride his horse, looking off into the distance. The painting, larger than her usual works, taxed her skills. Painting faces is a little scary as far as Patt is concerned, but she averted that difficulty because this cowboy faces away from the viewer; she had to paint only an ear! She has done a pencil drawing of one face that she’s pretty darn proud of, though, one of a figure who’s Texan through and through. Any guesses? That would be Willie Nelson. Patt and Greg continue to split their time between Kansas and Texas, but Texas is the place where Patt’s creative flame burn brightest. 

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The Georgetown Art Scene xciting things continue to happen on the Georgetown Art Scene! As the October Month of the Arts comes to a successful close after featuring Art in the Square and the Georgetown Art Works Art Hop, November is welcomed in with the first annual Gallery Georgetown. Renovation of the new Georgetown Art Center is progressing well. Sidewalk improvements started the week of October 7, and demolition of the interior of the

first floor began the week of October 15. The Texas Historical Commission approved the plans for the remodeling of the exterior of the building. Art Center architect, Gary Wang, will present to the Historic and Architectural Review Commission on Thursday, November 1 to get approval to move forward with the exterior of the building. Construction should begin in December, with a goal of completion by mid-March. For more information about the Art Center and Gallery Georgetown 2012, visit arts.georgetown.org. 

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ou may have seen her at the Recreation Center, at the library, or at a local coffee shop. She’s about five foot ten, has dark blonde hair, and is usually pushing a stroller carrying the one-year-old boy whom she nannies. Only accidental onlookers may have seen her secretly dropping off small packages at the doorsteps of people in the neighborhood. Why does she do this? Because when Jo Jordan was very young, the gifts of a kind stranger at Christmas eased the pain at a time of great loss. A Different Christmas It was the quietest Christmas Eve six-year-old Jo Jordan had known. As she, the youngest of two sisters and a brother, and their mother sat at the kitchen table watching the snow fall beyond the kitchen window, she wondered what kind of Christmas they’d have this year. Just a month earlier, her father had died after a long and torturous illness. Jo’s mother tried to manage the farm as she divvied up chores between herself and the children. But filling Dad’s shoes was impossible. Taking care of the pigs, chickens, cows, horses, and an endless supply of cats, in addition to digging up potatoes, picking strawberries and green beans, and keeping the books, was a strain on this fatherless family. Though there were presents under the tree, the absence of Jo’s father made for an incomplete Christmas. During Christmases past, the family sat around the decorated

tree on Christmas Eve, drinking hot apple cider as Jo and her siblings pestered their dad about what was inside the packages. This year, there was no laughter, no Dad. Even at age six, sitting at the kitchen table daydreaming about how she used to bring her father hot tea in an old green metal thermos, Jo had a tremendous respect for her mother’s strength. However, despite Jo’s mom’s desire to make another wonderful Christmas for her children, Jo still longed for her father’s presence. A muted jingle interrupted Jo’s daydreaming. Everyone but Jo thought it must be the harsh Canadian wind whistling through the eaves. But Jo, a curious child, bolted from the table and flung open the back door to find a gigantic plain brown box at the doorstep. “Mum, Mum,” Jo cried. “There’s a big box out here.” Jo’s mom thought Jo was playing a joke and didn’t come to the door. Jo convinced her sister to help her lift the box over the threshold and drag it into the house as a flurry of snow and icy air followed them inside. Their mother watched them with suspicious eyes as the children ripped open the lid of the box to find a bounty of brightly wrapped gifts with each child’s name on them—To Jo from Santa. The children tore the presents out of the box one by one, jumped up and down, and giggled under the shower of torn wrapping paper. Beams of light bounced off the red, green, and silver paper, making the children’s eyes sparkle. Who did this? they all wondered. Who has been so kind? Although they would never 

Alicea Jones

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learn the identity of the mysterious Santa, this gesture of kindness brought joy to an otherwise sad Christmas. A Generous Philosophy Even though Jo had spent many winter afternoons watching her mother bake lemon loaf and other goodies for family, neighbors, and those in need, this Christmas their family was on the receiving end of kindness. This mysterious box of gifts changed Jo’s life forever. The seed of generosity was planted in six-year-old Jo. She didn’t know it then, but lemon loaf would be her gift of choice. Surely, if something so yummy made her smile, it would also bring joy to others. So when Jo was a young adult living on her own, she began making lemon loaves just as her mother had done. At first, Jo made the loaves as a special treat for her two boys. They loved it, and their smiles reminded her of the joy she felt when she opened the surprise Christmas box. Then she began giving lemon loaves to friends who needed cheering up, sick neighbors, and people moving to Georgetown, such as Dr. Matt Lester, a new doctor at Georgetown Pulmonology. There’s nothing better than to leave some lemon loaf on his desk with a note welcoming him on his first day of work, she thought. “A friend asked me, ‘Do you give lemon loaf to everybody? Surely you know how to bake other things.’” Jo just chuckled, thinking about how many people she has encouraged with her 36

baked specialty. In Georgetown alone, she’s given out more lemon loaves than she can remember, sometimes anonymously, ringing a neighbor’s doorbell and running away before anyone could answer. Jo believes that the greatest blessing one can receive is the joy that comes from giving love, hope, and encouragement to others—even after experiencing deep personal loss, such as losing her father at a young age. “It’s made me who I am,” she says.

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hink of a fashion model, and the image that often comes to mind is of tall, svelte beauties in stylish fashions striding down runways or sparkling in front of cameras—a couture career that seems so much about outward appearances. Six feet tall and beautiful, Anya Brill fits this description well, but she is so much more than a pretty face and figure. Her modeling career is off to a brilliant start, but she’s determined to balance the outward demands of that career with the person she is inside. Anya was born and raised in Georgetown, coming from a close-knit family of five girls, mom and dad, and two dogs— Toby and Dixie. It’s a family that’s grounded in a strong foundation of love, faith, and support. When she was thirteen, Anya’s life revolved around family activities, schoolwork, volleyball, friends, and babysitting. Then her mother decided to enter Anya in a backto-school fashion show. When Anya found out, she says, “I was so upset, thinking, ‘I don’t want to

go out in front of those people.’” She’ll never forget waiting her turn to walk down the runway. “I just remember standing there, being so nervous. Then after it was over, thinking, ‘I love this. I want to keep doing it!’” The following year, she went to the casting calls, and she was chosen to walk in the show again. Her first photo shoot reinforced the exhilaration she had felt on the runway. Anya says, “I actually surprised myself. I went in there really nervous, somewhat unsure of what to do. But afterwards, I was so pleased with how everything went.” Amazingly, Anya has never taken any formal modeling classes, which are very expensive. She and her mom decided from the get-go that, if she had talent as a model, doors of opportunity would open. And they did. Anya’s friend Rebecca Price is friends with the owner of Tess Designs and knew the designer was looking for models, so Rebecca recommended Anya. After meeting with the owner, Anya became one of their campaign models. She has done

several seasonal photo shoots for Tess Designs in their signature fifties and sixties style dresses. As her modeling schedule gradually intensified, Anya and her mom realized that Anya’s time was spread too thin; some tough decisions were at hand. Schoolwork was a priority, but what should she do about modeling and volleyball? Anya had played on her school volleyball team for seven years and had coached, too. Her team won All-State in 2011. But after hurting her shoulder and then separating her ribs while playing, the answer seemed clear—it was time to focus on the modeling and give up volleyball. Though she misses the camaraderie of her teammates and the sport itself, it was the right decision for her. In August of 2011, she walked in the Austin Fashion Week, which Anya says “blew up everything and really got my name out there.” She was asked back for the 2012 show as well. Anya loves both photo shoots and runway, but runway is her favorite. She says, “The energy you feel 

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keeping track of her schedule, the individual shoots, when you’re on the runway and even her exercise is amazing.” regime and what she eats. But it’s hard work. She Of course she’s human, too, recalls one photo shoot and Anya doesn’t hesitate where she worked from six to note that she’s had times in the morning until ten at when her exercise routine night—as the only model! was not as focused or that She’s more than willing to she sometimes allows put in the hours, and she herself to eat whatever constantly pushes herself to she wants. She stays flexlearn all she can along the ible and realistic about it way. She says the photograall. She says, “I have the phers will sometimes let her biggest sweet tooth!” She see the photos during the loves ice cream. But when photo shoot, and that “seeit comes to the temptation ing the photos can help you, of TexMex, she’s lucky, Anya with her family: Mom, Janae; Dad, Shawn; and sisters Shawna, Kyra, Emma and Lena because you can see what because she hates it. Her you’re doing wrong, or what you’re doing right, and then make family teases her, asking, “How can you hate Mexican food? adjustments.” For a clothing shoot, Anya says there’s an averYou’re a Texan!” age of eight clothing changes, as well as accessory changes. Like any blossoming career, Anya’s modeling is a work in She loves all facets of modeling but especially all the interprogress. She says, “You just continue to get your name out esting people she meets. While on a production shoot at the there and keep working with your agents.” She’s grateful that Georgetown airport called Will She Stay, Or Will She Go? she she has only two classes to complete this year before graduatworked with Donny Boaz, a model who’s also a successful ing from her high school, Grace Academy. This schedule gives actor. “We really connected and built a great friendship,” Anya her more flexibility for her modeling work. says. “His help has been wonderful, and he introduced me to After graduation, she plans to continue pursuing her longSue Webber of Webber Productions in Austin.” Anya is signed time dream of walking in New York Fashion Week, but she with this agency, as well as with Hoffman International out of also wants to start college—probably beginning at ACC and Kansas and the Campbell Agency in Dallas, two other groups then later transferring to Texas State University. In five years, to whom Donny introduced her. She can sign with multiple she hopes to be graduated and married. And down the road, agencies, as long as they are not within a fifty-mile radius of she wants children—maybe two or three. She loves kids and one another. has nannied for families Anya travels frequently to Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas during the summers for for jobs. Until this past year, when Anya turned 18, her mom many years. traveled with her and helped her with scheduling. This past And where does the summer, however, Anya lived in an apartment and handled modeling fit in? She’s hopethe work on her own. She says it was tough in some ways, ful that within five years but rewarding, too—that feeling of independence. As a model, it will have taken off, but Anya knows the constant challenge of discipline: making and if not, she says, “I’d rather focus on other things.” She For more information on Anya, go to http://anyabrill.wix. takes it all in stride as she com/anya-brill and http://www.facebook.com/AnyaModel. walks down life’s runway For her Will She Stay, Or Will She Go? video, go to www. into the future.  from page 37

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lliott Pervinich loves his job. “I get paid to play,” he laughs. Elliott is modest. He’s the challenge course coordinator for Georgetown Parks and Recreation. Challenge courses dot the central Texas area, but they’re generally located at university campuses or part of summer camp programs. Georgetown is one of a few cities that can boast its own challenge course, but many residents don’t even know that it’s there or what its purpose is.

Hidden among the trees near the North San Gabriel River, the challenge course offers organizations the opportunity to work on their group dynamics and teambuilding. The course consists of low team elements, such as walking across a wire cable suspended two feet off the ground, and high elements perched thirty-five feet above ground. Before a group is ready for the high element adventure, a lot of preparation takes place on the ground level. “We run groups through various activities like tag game initiatives

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or problem-solving activities,” Elliott says. “Even in the tag games, we debrief the activities and make the group aware of what skills it took for them just to play the game. They have to be aware of their surroundings, aware of others’ abilities.” After the problemsolving activities, Elliott and the group talk about what worked, what didn’t work, how to improve the process the next time, and the skills it took for the group to succeed or to attempt the challenge. “It’s the same skills that require them to function as a group. We

just try to make them more aware of their abilities, of themselves, and of each other to hopefully make them better when they leave.” Elliott works with all ages and backgrounds, from children’s summer camps, athletic teams, and church groups to business corporations and substance abuse treatment programs. He can tailor a challenge course to fit a variety of ages, experiences, and abilities. Although the main object of the course is therapeutic recreation, Elliott admits that the course is physically challenging. But he would never turn anyone away because of physical limitations: “We’ll find a way to help everyone participate in the activities.” Elliott understands the hesitation many face on the course. Some people are pushed outside their comfort zone just by showing up to participate. Elliott is right there with them. “I fear public speaking,” he says. “I fear heights… A challenge course took me beyond public speaking, beyond the fear of heights. I still get butterflies before groups, I’m still not one hundred percent comfort-

able climbing a pole, but I have to do it anyway. I know every emotion they’re having. I know what it feels like to be uncomfortable with all that, and I can talk them through it.” On the flip side, Elliott loves creating fun activities. He keeps records of each visiting group and the games Elliott Pervinich they play. One volleyball team has come for four years in a row, and he makes sure they play different games each year. Elliott’s creativity and innovative games won Program of the Year from the Texas Experiential Resources Association, a group of which Elliott is now president. The same year he won the award, Elliott also presented at TERA’s annual conference, speaking on the idea of throwing away the box. “My process on [thinking outside the box] is sometimes you put yourself in a bigger box,” Elliott explains. “Why not explore every corner

For rates and more information about the challenge course, visit http://challengecourse.georgetown. org or contact Elliott at 512-9312757. For more information about Texas Experiential Resources Association, visit www.txtera.org of the box? Go explore that idea that no one wants to look at.” Elliott’s philosophy is what keeps Georgetown’s challenge course energetic, vitalized, and—most important— fun. 

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he men’s locker room at the San Antonio Country Club had an image problem. The room, not renovated since 1972, housed old metal lockers that spoke more of high school locker room than of luxurious sanctuary.

That look didn’t fit the image of a club that had been a hallmark in golf and tennis in Texas for more than a century. So in 2008 the Club hired Georgetown Woodworks to transform the locker room into an attractive, inviting area featuring wooden lockers and benches. Georgetown Woodworks had worked on country clubs throughout the United States—including Georgetown’s Cimarron Hills Country Club—but the San Antonio Country Club was the first commercial remodel Georgetown Woodworks had done. The staff felt honored to be a part of the remodeling of one of the first country clubs organized in Texas. “The quality of the workmanship was excellent; the look, the functionality, and design were much better than we had planned.

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When we finally opened the doors for everyone to see, the common statement was ‘Wow!’” Club general manager Marvin A. Jones enthuses. Nothing gives Georgetown Woodworks owner Chris Wollaston more satisfaction than happy customers. “We strive hard to turn out the best quality product on the market,” Chris says. “We do all

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ommunity. Integrity. Stewardship. The staff and residents of Mariposa Apartment Homes strive to uphold these three principles. And no one knows this better than Stuart Shaw, who has overseen Mariposa’s development from conception to completion. To Stuart, president of Austinbased development firm Bonner Carrington, Mariposa Apartment Homes is not just another apartment complex. It’s a community. “Other developers will build [complexes] to sell,” says Stuart. “But we design, construct, develop, lease, manage, own, and maintain on a forever basis. . . . We build homes for people to live their lives.” Take a tour of Mariposa, and you’ll notice how it was strategically engineered to create a sense of community. Stuart ticks off a few of Mariposa’s many ameni-

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as our annual barbeque, Thanksgiving, and Christmas dinner parties that we host for residents; a fitness center with treadmills and bicycles; a library; a beauty parlor with low-cost beauty treatments,” and other similar services. Stuart also points out that Mariposa was designed for aesthetic appeal. “When it comes down to it, it’s not so much about which rooms are included in the community,” he says, “but rather more about how they are built. You have to keep in mind that people have an emotional reaction to aesthetics. Strategic color schemes and decoration add to the welcoming sense of place.” He continues, “We even have a trained colorist on our team who has researched and studied this age demographic. Her work has resulted in the best interior and exterior color selections, décor, and blending of hues from room to room.”

Stuart, who has been in real estate for thirty years, purposely named the apartment homes Mariposa, the Spanish word for butterfly. It is a place designed to give residents a brand new life and a transition to a better lifestyle that is active, independent, and beautiful. “It’s affordable, craftsman-style apartment homes designed for active seniors age fifty-five and over,” Stuart explains. “These are people who don’t want or can’t afford to keep up a single family home, but who want to maintain a sense of community.” Because many seniors want to avoid the isolation that often comes with living alone, Mariposa Apartment Homes works hard to encourage mingling, interaction, and companionship through its onsite CARES program, says Stuart. “The CARES program is executed by CARES Teams (a married couple, family, or two single adults) who are recruited,

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After 40 years of working in the Beauty and Fashion Industries, I’ve heard and seen it all. Today more then ever there is a deluge of news media segments and articles speaking to the skin (face and body) and what one should be doing to deal with a wide range of needs from teenadult acne to the aging of the skin. There is misinformation and disinformation. So how does one decipher this information and get clear facts to choose which home care products that will really work and make a difference. Only the facts can help you determine what professional treatments you may need to enhance the results you are wanting to accomplish. Fact #1: The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is just as much of an organ as the heart or kidneys as it works synergistically with all of the organs within us. It is the largest organ of elimination. Everything effects the skin! Everything you eat and drink along with any medications you take on a regular basis, stress, alcohol, allergies, unbalanced hormones, they all effect the skin. With the Holidays season upon us we will be confronted by an increase of many of these realities. So we will break them down into small manageable parts to understand the ways to make simple changes that will truly create results for your needs. Remember, “Face Facts” is not just for women, but anyone from 8-108 years old who has skin. See you next month for your ‘Holiday Survival Kit’ information! Megan Di Martino: Fashion and Professional Beauty Industries NYC 1970-1987, National SalesMarketing Director J. Cannon Inc. (Division of Alcon Laboratories) Ft. Worth TX 1987-1991, Pharmacutical Grade Skin Care Developer and Manufacturer since 1992, Licensed Clinical Esthetician 1992, Spa Consultant, National Trade Publication Writer, Speaker and Educator. Launched The Novita Spa on the Square Georgetown, Tx. 2005

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he Great American Smokeout is set for November 15th, a day when the American Cancer Society hopes that smokers who have planned in advance can quit smoking and others may make a plan to quit. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 45 million Americans still smoke. However, more than half of these smokers have attempted to quit at least once in the past year. 45 million may seem a surprisingly high number, especially as people often encounter advertisements describing nicotine patches, gum, and medications. Lack of choices does not seem to be the problem, but one option smokers may not have considered is acupuncture. “The acupuncture part of the treatment is actually very simple,” says local acupuncturist Hedy Chen. Carefully placed acupuncture needles aid in reducing nicotine cravings and in detoxifying

the body. Hedy also recommends herbs that aid in the detoxification process and that combat other side effects of smoking, such as dry mouth, cough, and excessive phlegm, but she points out that patients must also consider psychological and social aspects of addiction. She explains, “Many times people cannot quit smoking not only because they are addicted, but because they have other needs for smoking.” Maybe they smoke to relax. Maybe they feel it increases their social skills; they feel closer to other people if they smoke. Hedy addresses these issues when patients visit her to stop smoking. “I can help them only

so much,” she says. “I am here to help them, but if they don’t change their lifestyle, I cannot help.” One of the first questions Hedy asks her patients is “What are your expectations?” Whether the patient has chosen acupuncture or nicotine patches to stop smoking, experts are in agreement that no treatment will be successful unless the patient is 100 percent dedicated. Hedy has seen this in her own office. “I have encountered a few people who do not want to quit completely. They just want to decrease the number of cigarettes they smoke.” Patients come to Hedy weekly for smoking cessation treatments. She has seen results in as little as three to four weeks, while she has had some patients who take much longer. If patients are committed to stopping smoking, if they have support not only through acupuncture and herbs but also through social help, their chance of success is much higher. “Their own will really plays a part,” Hedy says. 

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Call Hedy for an appointment at 512864-1441 or visit at 3613 Williams Dr., Suite 303, or online at http://cacuclinic. com. For more information about the Great American Smokeout, visit www. cancer.org/Healthy/ StayAwayfromTobacco/ GreatAmericanSmokeout/ index.

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A Church Grows in Georgetown Crestview expansion serves outreach efforts By

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“Crestview is a vibrant, active, growing body of believers in Jesus Christ, making an indelible imprint in the world through our mission outreach.” 58

restview Baptist Church is much more than a growing church, both physically and in membership. It is a dynamic body of believers through which God is able to work and is glorified (honor is ascribed to God), attests communications director Brian Crowe. Each Wednesday throughout the school year, the church hosts a community program called “English as a Second Language” that attracts as many as 200 participants. “These families come from all over Georgetown and the surrounding area, passionate about learning to speak and read English,” Brian shares. Another example of Crestview’s mission outreach is Camp Crestview, one of the most sought-after Christian camps in central Texas. The two weeks of camp serve as a unique vacation Bible school experience for children. Brian says

the church has hosted more than 1,000 kids directed by more than 350 certified and trained volunteers. Camp Crestview is a special experience not just for camp goers but for the entire Crestview family. “I have sought out a room on the second floor of our new education building. It is about the only room not in use this week. All around me, I hear the sounds of Camp Crestview. Already children have asked me for information about a relationship with Jesus. The atmosphere is charged with the presence of the Holy Spirit [the third person of the Christian Trinity] as once again hundreds of faithful volunteers move about the campus meeting the needs of children. It is only Tuesday, but we have already experienced enough blessing to make the week worth all the effort,” writes Pastor Dan Wooldridge on the church’s blog page.

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Camp Crestview is said to change the lives not just of Crestview members but also of people who had never attended the church before. “Other commitments held them in place at other churches, but they have always felt a connection to this church,” Pastor Wooldridge continues. The staff believes the success of the camp is a direct blessing from God. “This [past] summer alone, Crestview has witnessed to [declared] Jesus Christ through the mission efforts of over ninety individuals internationally in India, Myanmar, Brazil, Africa, Romania, and in the United States in Oregon, Matagorda, and Falfurrias, Texas,” Brian says. Through its various ministry programs, the church is able to fulfill its ultimate goal of introducing people to Jesus Christ and helping them develop personal relationships with Him. Crestview

Crestview Baptist Church 2300 Williams Drive Georgetown, TX 78628 512-863-6576 www.peoplesharingjesus.com reaches people through many ministries including music, drama, by age group for all ages, students, men, women, single adults, and the hearing-impaired. These ministries also offer opportunities to serve and to grow. Another cause important to the church is the act of giving. Crestview is one of the largest contributors to the Texas Baptist World Hunger fund. Brian adds that “Crestview witnesses locally through our support of numerous ministries such as The Caring Place, Pregnancy Help Center of Central Texas, Oak Ridge Disciple House, and prison ministry.” The church, which boasts more than 2,600 members, has been undergoing a transformation via a new building slated for completion in November that will include a student activities room,

multipurpose room, choral suite, staff offices, and a children’s activity room. Brian says the expansion is a blessing from God and would not have been possible without the leadership’s hard work and funding and support from church members. “The fact is that the building is representative of the heart of our ministry. Through our faithful witness of Jesus Christ, we have found need of increasing our available facilities space to better serve our community and our world.

We are blessed to have been compelled to make new space available and further grow our mission outreach.” 

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s utility costs and populations soar, more Central Texans want renewable energy that translates into lower electric bills. These homeowners are installing photovoltaic systems (photo means light and voltaic means voltage), also called solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity. Retirees Gary and Donna Sandercock of Sun City believe in this technology and its benefits. In 2008 the couple installed their first photovoltaic system in Los Gatos, California, at a cost of $16,000 after rebates. In California, a resident is either a user or a supplier of the grid. Gary and Donna were users during the winter months and net providers—their home produced more energy than it required—during the summer. The couple paid $11 per month for access to the grid, in addition to $141 for the annual cost of their power in 2009. After relocating to Sun City in 2011, the Sandercocks wanted solar energy to account for a third of their home’s power. “Solar power

is slowly coming to Georgetown,” Gary says. “As more people install these systems, the need for more infrastructure will decrease.” They chose Tom Norrell Your Solar Solutions to install thirteen sophisticated 230-watt solar microinverters for $12,000. The system generates 500-kilowatt hours monthly and is designed to produce a maximum of 2,900-killowatts. At the time of installation, Georgetown’s rebate program was inactive. But since June, Georgetown has accepted applications for Green Links Solar Rebates for residential and small commercial properties with photovoltaic solar panels. This program offers limited funds to residents who have installed any source of distributed renewable electric generation (D-REG) on the Georgetown Utility System (GUS) electric distribution system. Tom, an electrical contractor for twenty-two years and solar panel installer for six, explains, “Electric companies can’t keep up with our growth and society’s everincreasing need for energy.” When people are interested in

installing a system, Tom’s company begins with a free site evaluation using the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) tool In My Backyard (IMBY) that estimates a home’s roof size, condition, and angle (for optimum results, the panels should be installed on the south side of the house) to determine whether the house is a good solar panel candidate. The client’s budget, the house’s energy efficiency, and the percentage of electricity to be replaced are other factors under consideration. The entire process takes about three weeks. While not everyone is ready or able to jump on the new photovoltaic trends right away, one thing is for sure: Central Texas has plenty of power-generating sunshine to light up the town!” 

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t’s often said that “home is where the heart is.” For single adults undergoing the emotional trauma of divorce, separation, or losing a partner to death, SOLO House at Crestview Baptist Church is just the place to heal a grieving heart. Over the course of thirteen weeks, adults struggling with death, divorce, and raising children as single parents come together to learn how to cope For more information, go with their myriad emotions, fears, to www.solohouse.org/ and hardships. Many join the contact.php. program feeling alone and hopeless, but they soon find friendship, bonding, and support from people who’ve shared common experiences. Under the SOLO House umbrella, they no longer have to go it alone; they now have a family to lean on and learn from. One participant wrote that at SOLO House, she found “strength I didn’t know I had. I’ve found understanding, Tommy West fellowship and

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peace of mind. I’ve found a group of people that helped me through the hardest time of my life, and I’ve come out on the other side a better person because of it.” “You’ll notice that we’re in an actual house,” said Tommy West, minister of education at Crestview Baptist Church and facilitator of the church’s SOLO House ministry. “And that was on purpose. We’re not trying to be ‘churchy’ in all things. We’re just trying to be a place where people feel safe and welcome.” It seems the concept has worked. According to Tommy, Divorce Care—Solo House’s divorce support group—has worked with over 450 adults since it started in 2002. “I’m amazed at how far people will drive to get here,” said Tommy, noting that the programs have touched the lives of people from nine different counties. Currently, SOLO House offers four thirteen-week programs: Divorce Care, Divorce Care for Kids (a divorce support program designed for children ages 5 to 12 whose parents are divorced or separated), Single & Parenting (a specially-designed class for single parents), and GriefShare (a support group for people mourn-

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ing the loss of a loved one). Each class meets at the house once a week to cover important topics such as “Financial Survival,” “Conflict & Resolution,” and “Forgiveness.” Going through divorce can be stressful enough without added financial burdens, says Tommy, who has personally experienced divorce. So, to make it easier on singles, costs of classes and materials have purposely been kept low. When classes aren’t in session, the house is open twice a week as a safe haven for people to talk, relax, check email, watch television, and play games. SOLO House also promotes the feeling of community by hosting potluck dinners, white elephant gift exchanges during Christmas season, and meals on Christmas and Thanksgiving. “We’ve found that some people will walk into a house a lot more comfortably than they would a church,” said Tommy. “So even though it’s under the umbrella of the Baptist church, the word Baptist will never be mentioned. It’s faith-based, but it’s also nondenominational. Everyone is welcome.” 

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Berry Springs Park Donkey Duo A new amigo for Poco By

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ntil last year, the two resident donkeys at Berry Springs Park were Poco and J.J., a dynamic duo and fast friends. They had their scuffles at first, but after a short time, a strong bond developed between them. So when J.J. died unexpectedly last February, Poco was devastated. Susan Blackledge, Berry Springs park manager, says, “He was all by himself, and each time I passed him during the day he cried and brayed. Every night I’d come out and give him carrots and a big hug, and he would cry and cry.” He was so lonely. Though it took some time to put the plan into action, Susan found a new companion for Poco. Enter Amigo—and just as his name suggests, he soon became Poco’s new best friend. Amigo was born on the same

farm as Poco and very likely has the same mother. When Susan contacted Stanley—a neighbor on a nearby farm, friend of the park, and donkey owner—he told Susan that the park could have the little donkey, who was just under a year old, but that Susan would have to “learn him.” Amigo hadn’t had much interaction with people on the thirty-five-acre farm, where he roamed freely with five other donkeys, two horses, two dogs, and numerous cats. He hadn’t yet been given a name, and he had never seen a carrot before! As the runt of his little herd, he always found the treats long gone before he got to them. Susan told Stanley that she could train the donkey, and she soon found herself out on the farm, standing in the middle of a hay bale circle, passing out carrots and range cubes to the horses and donkeys as they walked up.

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Amigo hesitated at first and was usually the last to partake, but Susan’s diligence paid off. Amigo learned to love treats and to trust Susan. After some routine vet work, the young donkey was pronounced ready to move to his new home at Berry Springs Park— for donkeys, a move that many patrons tell Susan is like winning a lottery jackpot. He arrived in mid-March, walked straight out of the trailer into the fenced pasture, and made himself at home. Poco had been enclosed in a stall, to give Amigo time to look around, but Susan says she could tell he was quite curious about the new arrival and anxious to make a closer inspection. As soon as Susan released him, he trotted up to Amigo and sniffed. Amigo sniffed back. When Poco got a little too close for comfort, Amigo gave a quick kick—

For park information, go to http://parks.wilco.org/Home/Parks/ BerrySpringsParkandPreserve/tabid/2466/Default.aspx. To contact Susan Blackledge, call 512 930-0040 or email her at sblackledge@wilco.org.

something he’d learned while fending for himself on a farm with so many animals. Poco didn’t seem fazed by the mild warning, though, and the two began walking around together. They got along from that moment on. “Poco was so happy to have a buddy again,” Susan says. A new donkey duo was in the making! But the little donkey still didn’t have a name. So the Williamson County Parks and Recreation staff held a contest, and out of over 250 names entered, “Amigo” was chosen—a perfect fit for the young donkey’s friendly disposition. November in Texas is a great

time for a walk at Berry Springs and a visit with Poco and Amigo. They’re always ready to say hello, and they welcome carrot treats. But, Susan cautions, “Only two carrots per donkey, please. Otherwise, I’ll have to put them on a donkey diet.” Along with carrots and pats, there’s another way to nurture these long-eared pasture pals. Berry Springs Park sells firewood, with donations going toward the donkeys’ care. So as the temperatures drop, or when it’s time for a barbecue, consider buying wood from Poco and Amigo. The donkey duo will appreciate your help.  Amigo

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ver dreamed of having someone help you with your parental concerns? Don’t scratch it off as fancy. Your wish just might come true. Georgetown is rich with resources, help, partners, and programs geared toward parents and families. From Backpack Buddies to Young Life, you can have a friend along the parenting path. Throughout the year, the Georgetown Project’s Bridges to Growth provides free and low-cost classes for parents. The organization also staffs a Parent Help Hotline for parents of young children, through which parents can get speedy advice on toddler issues. Additionally, Bridges operates a resource center where parents can check out, at no cost, books on parenting and toys for youngsters. Finally, low-cost counseling services are also available. www.georgetownproject. com/parenting/index.htm Bridges to Growth Parent Help Hotline for questions about parenting young children: 512-8643008 The WilCo Literacy Council provides ESL and GED classes to Williamson County citizens. Many parents come to the Council

because they need help with tasks such as communicating with their child’s teacher and assisting children with daily homework assignments. The ESL classes, in particular, are a great place for parents to get that extra oneon-one help with specific issues related to their child’s schooling. www.literacycouncil-wc.org The ROSS Program (Resident Opportunities for Self Sufficiency) of the Georgetown Housing Authority works closely with programs such as Bridges to Growth and the Boys and Girls Club to bring quality assistance and resources to Georgetown residents in need. The program also offers free workshops on various subjects of great concern to parents, such as nutrition. www.georgetownha.org/ross.htm Georgetown Partners in Education is yet another asset available to area families. The organization’s tagline, “Connecting our Community and Schools,” clearly states its mission. Partners in Education has a Classroom Partners program in which trained volunteers give academic support to students in school, providing a gateway into the classroom. The program occasionally hosts Family Fun nights that help relieve

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some of the daily pressures that go with parenting. And from time to time, the organization runs parenting workshops. www.georgetownpartners.org Backpack Buddies is a partnership between the Georgetown Ministerial Alliance and community volunteers that provides vitamin-enriched foods on a weekly basis to underprivileged children attending GISD schools. The idea behind the project is that even though qualifying students receive free or low-cost meals during school hours, these children may need extra nutritional assistance over the weekend or during holidays. Backpack Buddies is there to fill in the gap. www.georgetownbuddies.com Young Life is a national organization that provides support for middle and high school students. They provide volunteer leaders, mentors, camps, clubs, campaigns, and more. Through activities such as songs, games, adventures, competitions, and through developing relationships, the Georgetown chapter provides students with a safe place to learn and grow into healthy young adults. www.sites.younglife.org/ sites/Georgetown/default.aspx. 

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ith its rows of stately pecan trees, historic buildings, resident donkeys, and wonderful trails, Berry Springs Park offers something for everyone, including a new trail in the works that will provide everchanging creek-side views and its own history mystery. The trail will be a one-thirdmile loop, on the west side of I–35, accessible from the east-side hike and bike trail that extends under I–35. Hikers will likely catch sight of a blue heron lifting away from the creek or a rabbit bounding through the underbrush. And there’s no chance of missing the stone trestles, all that remain of a long-ago bridge. “The trestles are what got us excited,” says Susan Blackledge, park manager. “They’re a great focal point.” Research is ongoing, but, Susan says, “They could have been part of the Chisholm Trail, or the

remnants of an access bridge to an old post office, or part of Highway 81 that later became I–35.” The trestles may feature the same type of stonework as the 1846 dam that is part of John Berry’s original homestead. At the trailhead stands a stouttimbered kiosk built by Eagle Scout Zane Robertson, his Scout troop, and his dad. It will provide native plant, wildlife, and park information. Walking along the proposed route, Susan points out areas that will be highlighted—a group of cedars will be “Cedar Grove,” a patch of yuccas, “Yucca Way,” and some beautiful Mexican plum trees, “Plum Pass.” Susan notes

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that the plum trees burst into beautiful white blossoms in the spring. Farther down, there’s an onion field that Susan says “is unbelievably fragrant.” Looping to the other side, the creek meanders nearby, ever changing with the seasons. And then the old stone walls rise up, their tan, rocky surfaces blending into the surroundings. These are the trestles. The remains of another trestle are visible across the creek. The actual bridge is left to the imagination that cares to span the distance from one side to the other. This trail will be a wonderful addition to a park that Georgetown residents are proud to have in their backyard. But there’s still much work to be done—the completion of the trail and the removal of invasive plants. When will it be finished? That depends. “It’s all a volunteer effort,” Susan says, “so it’s ongoing, and the more people we have, the sooner it will be finished and enjoyed.” 

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Happy Feet Podiatrist tackles common foot problems

o your feet hurt? Take a look at your footwear, suggests Dr. Renee Pietzsch of Central Texas Foot Specialist in Georgetown. While the weather is warm, people often trade in their shoes for a pair of flip flops. But this seemingly comfortable footwear can be detrimental to your foot’s health, says Dr. Pietzsch. According to Dr. Pietzsch, flip flops are a common culprit in the development of bunions because the shoes offer no support or stability. Bunions, a common foot problem among Dr. Pietzsch’s patients, are a misalignment of the big toe joint, often resulting in a bump on the inside of the top of the big toe joint. Flip flops “have a lower arch [than other footwear], and you will have to

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grip more with your toes to keep the shoe on, which will cause a shift in stance and cause a bunion deformity or pain,” Dr. Pietzsch explains. “Any time there’s pain, that’s not a good thing,” she continues. Bunions are usually inherited but can be exacerbated by improper shoes or flat feet. Other footwear, such as high heels, can also lead to spurring of the joint by jamming the joint. And the higher the heel, the greater the risk of developing a foot irregularity. Dr. Pietzsch recommends wearing proper shoes and limiting the use of flip flops and high heels. Orthopedic flip flops such as Orthaheels, which she recommends to her patients, provide good arch support. People can also prevent bunions from progressing by using custom orthotic inserts, which Dr. Pietzsch refers to as “prescription glasses for feet.” Central Texas Foot Specialist considers surgery an option of last resort, but if patients are experiencing pain, then patients might consider surgery as a first-line

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option for treatment. Another common problem Dr. Pietzsch sees in her patients is plantar fasciitis, which is the inflammation of a ligament-like structure from the heel to the ball of the foot. The inflammation is caused when the ligament structure on the bottom of the foot becomes stressed, strained, or overused. Heel or arch pain commonly results. Plantar fasciitis may be caused by wearing unsupportive footwear, walking barefoot, spending too much time in flip flops, or changing one’s exercise regimen. Custom orthotic inserts, stretching, icing, and medication often provide relief to the foot, Dr. Pietzsch says. Professionals at the clinic pursue ongoing education to stay current with the latest in podiatric medicine, so they are ready to help patients when foot trouble begins. When it comes to foot problems, Dr. Pietzsch recommends quick action: “The earlier you treat it, the faster the recovery. The longer you wait, the longer your recovery.” 

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Ruidoso, New Mexico: Timeless Retreat A resort venue amid cool mountain beauty

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uidoso-bound—long, lonely Texas miles eventually lead travelers nearly 600 miles northwest of Georgetown to timeless beauty, soaring pines, and crisp air. Rugged Sierra Blanca peers down from 12,000 feet, gleaming in sunshine, shrouded in clouds, or capped with snow. The town meanders through a valley cut eons ago by glaciers and streams; Ruidoso streets, with two major exceptions, reel crazily up and down. And Ruidoso breathes through the seasons, expanding and contracting with visitors and residents. Summer weekends through Labor Day bring Quarter Horse races at Ruidoso Downs, where the season culminates with the All-American Futurity. If horse racing doesn’t suit, there’s hiking or camping in Lincoln National Forest, picnicking at Monjeau Lookout, fishing, horseback riding, or just lazing on a deck under

impossibly clear skies. History lovers can venture to nearby Lincoln for reenactments of Billy the Kid’s final shootout with Pat Garrett or to peaceful Fort Stanton. Kids of all ages enjoy games, go-carts, and miniature golf at Funtrackers. Flying J hosts unique family entertainment throughout summer with dinner (amazing biscuits!), country music, and yodeling. High temperatures hover around the mid-eighties, and naptime beckons in mid-afternoon when clouds puff into brief showers. Living (for visitors, at least) is easy. Winter changes the tempo. Fall festivals sustain Ruidoso as aspens turn to gold, but then, yearround residents burrow down until snow blankets the town. Sierra Blanca’s Ski Apache reigns as the southernmost U.S. ski resort, but no snow means no visitors and a precarious economy. Post-holiday crowds disappear, and weekdays slow to a crawl unless quiet snows reinvigorate the weekends.

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Then, skiers flock from Texas, Arizona, and Mexico; chimney smoke wafts from cozy cabins, and nights drop into the twenties and teens. Year round, visitors enjoy local casinos like the well-known Inn of the Mountain Gods, operated by the Mescalero Apache. Downtown shops offer gemstone jewelry, chic styles, artwork, pottery, and leather goods. Chain-saw artists, prominently displayed throughout Ruidoso, tempt tourists to take home carved bears, eagles, moose, and totems. Regardless of season, Mother Nature blesses Ruidoso. Wildlife abounds. Flop-eared mule deer, much larger than Texas varieties, appear on roadsides. Raccoons raid, chipmunks chirr, and ravens, woodpeckers, and mountain jays flit among the pines. Families return, sometimes generation after generation, to spend time at decades-old favorites like Casey’s Cabins and Whispering Pine Cabins. Ramshackle add-ons neighbor splendid structures bedecked with soaring windows. The mountain stands guard over all. 

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re you having trouble with your pitch shots? Do you find yourself concentrating on swinging your arms and hands back and forth in a smooth fluid motion, but still end up blading the ball or hitting too far behind it? If so, then try this tip: Turn your torso a few degrees to the right as you take the club back. Then, turn to the left as you bring the club through. Do not be stiff and tense. If this doesn’t help, then try the following drill: Place a towel (or headcover) under each armpit and take your normal pitching stance. Try to hit 20 yard pitch shots without the towels falling to the ground. Keeping the towels in place train you to connect the turning motion of your torso with the back and forth movement of your hands and arms. If you lift your arms in your backswing without turning your torso to the right, or slap at the ball through impact without turn-

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On Your Mark, Get Set… Alumni and friends run in memory of 1990 graduate Reprinted with permission Southwestern University Magazine Fall 2012

acing shoes, stretching hamstrings, running 3.1 miles through the neighborhoods surrounding campus—these are the Saturday morning traditions of Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. While the Jameson 5K at Southwestern University has become a cornerstone event of the weekend festivities, the story behind the run is not as well known. Over the course of the last twelve years, nearly 3,000 Southwestern alumni and friends of the University have run in honor of Jaysn Jameson ’90, a chemistry major and biology minor who “loved to make people laugh as much as he loved Southwestern,” says his sister, Kenda Jameson Evans ’92. The Jameson family lost Jaysn in a scuba diving accident in 1991, yet his memory continues to run through the Southwestern

community. After graduating, Kenda, along with family and friends, created the Jaysn Jameson Memorial Scholarship in her brother’s memory. “My hope is that future generations of students can benefit from a Southwestern education the way Jaysn and I did,” Kenda says. “And I hope that they don’t take their education and their experience here for granted; it is truly a gift.” Jaysn and Kenda both received financial aid that allowed them to attend Southwestern. “We wouldn’t have been here without our scholarships,” she says. “That’s why I thought a scholarship was the best way to honor Jaysn.” While Kenda doesn’t feel that giving to Southwestern is an “obligation,” she says she has a “strong desire

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to help enable future generations to benefit from an SU education the way Jaysn and I did.” In 2001—while running with fellow graduate Mike Frontz ’91— Kenda hatched a plan to start a 5K run at Southwestern that would help fund the scholarship. “Jaysn was an avid runner,” says Kenda, “so it just made sense.” The 12th annual Jameson 5K will be held Saturday, November 3rd, as part of Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Because Kenda secures plenty of race sponsors and volunteers to cover the costs

of the run, participants can be sure that 100 percent of their registration fees go directly to the scholarship fund. Kenda’s greatest wish is that through the run and the scholarship, she is “being an example for students to pay it forward in the future through their money, time, and dedication to the University.” To date, the Jameson 5K has raised more than $64,000 and funded thirteen scholarships. The most recent were awarded to students Jonathan Miley and Nancy Ortega. “The past three years have been nothing short of a miracle for me,” says Miley, a non-traditional student who transferred from Tarrant County College. “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to complete my education at Southwestern and would not have been able to do that without the financial aid I received, including the Jaysn Jameson Memorial Scholarship. Now, I am on track to graduate with a B.S. in biology in December 2013.” Ortega, a senior, adds, “Coming from a low-income family, receiving the Jaysn Jameson Memorial Scholarship was truly a blessing. With these hard

economic times, my family and I were beginning to worry about financing my final semester at Southwestern, but this scholarship helped put our minds at ease. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for this scholarship or how much it will impact my final chapter at Kenda Evans (Photo by Southwestern.” Shelley Dormont) Each year, Kenda’s goals include increasing the number of participants so that more money can be raised for the scholarship and continuing to foster good relations between Southwestern and the Georgetown community. She also wants to be sure to keep Jaysn’s memory alive on campus and in the community. “He’d be running with us if he could,” she says. “Jaysn was always my biggest cheerleader, and I believe he still is.” 

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hen Gary Zohner finished culinary school, he wanted to do something different with his talent. Now, performing dinner shows for Artists Booth, a fullservice creative event production company, Gary not only gets to prepare food for others, but he gets to cook in front of them, too,

Local chef tells all explaining each step and sharing tips and stories. Gary, who grew up in a small town, loves comfort food. He prepares what he calls a “Sunday dinner.” The meal includes an appetizer and dessert, as well as the main course—a hearty meat— and tasty sides. “Each dinner is equivalent to a fine dining experience, with a show included,” says

Gary. It’s a family affair. His wife, Kristi, is in the background, artfully plating food, while his children serve. “We moved here two years ago, and we love it,” says Gary. Kristi says downtown Georgetown is enchanting. “The history here is wonderful.” 

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Raspberry and Pecan Spring Salad with Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette  Ingredients: 1 cup pecan halves 2 Tbs raspberry vinegar ½ tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp sugar ½ tsp salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional) 6 Tbs olive oil 6 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried ¾ cup dried cranberries ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced Feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation: Preheat oven to 400° F. Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk in olive oil. In a salad bowl, toss the greens, cranberries, pecans, onions, and cheese together. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.

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Roasted Garlic Pesto Salmon  Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet ½ cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed 3 oz. olive oil 2 oz. pine nuts, toasted 3 cloves garlic 2 oz. parmesan cheese, grated Kosher salt, as needed Black pepper, as needed Preparation: Place pine nuts on sheet pan and put in 350° F oven until nicely toasted. In a small baking dish, toss garlic with 2 Tbs olive oil. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. In a food processor, combine roasted garlic, pine nuts, basil, and remaining olive oil to create pesto, processing until smooth. Add salt to taste. Place salmon, skin side down, on foil-lined sheet pan. Spread pesto over top of salmon. Place in 350° F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until desired doneness.

Sautéed Parmesan Asparagus with Almonds  Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus Pinch salt 2 oz. butter ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted 2 oz. fresh parmesan cheese, grated Preparation: Bring a pot of water to boil, and then salt. Trim asparagus, break off bottoms, and use peeler to trim larger pieces. Boil asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes, or until done. Stalks should be not too hard, but not too soft. When done, put in ice water until cooled; then remove and dry. Toast almonds on sheet pan in 350°F oven until lightly browned. In sauté pan, add a little butter and sauté asparagus until lightly brown. Remove and top with parmesan cheese and almonds.

Spinach Ricotta Gratin Ingredients: 4 Tbs unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1½ cups heavy cream 1½ cups whole milk 1 tsp dried oregano Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of cayenne pepper 5 10-oz. packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup panko breadcrumbs Preparation: Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch casserole dish with butter. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and transparent. Add garlic and sauté another minute. Stir flour into onions and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk cream and milk into onionflour mix and bring to a simmer. Season the sauce with oregano, nutmeg, and cayenne. Turn heat down to low and slowly cook the sauce until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Squeeze the spinach in your hands to remove as much moisture as possible. Add spinach to cream sauce. Stir Ideal for: Fence Posts in the ricotta and ½ Pole Barns cup of the Parmesan Tree Planting cheese. Season with

salt and pepper. Transfer to casserole dish. Mix together the remaining cheese and bread crumbs, and sprinkle over spinach. Bake until gratin is bubbly and top is lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes. If casserole has been made ahead and refrigerated, bake it covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes until done.

Parmesan Chicken Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbs butter, melted ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup dry bread crumbs, regular or Panko 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried parsley ¼ tsp paprika Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Preparation: Heat oven to 400° F. Spray 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray. Combine parmesan, bread crumbs, oregano, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper in bowl. Dip chicken into melted butter; then coat with dry mixture. Place in baking dish and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.

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Chocolate Strawberry Torte with Crème Anglaise  Torte Ingredients: 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 pound semisweet chocolate 8 large eggs ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp salt Fresh strawberries for garnish Crème Anglaise Ingredients: 4 egg yolks 5 oz. milk 2.5 oz. sugar 5 oz. heavy cream ¼ tsp vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract Torte Preparation: Using butter, grease a 9-inch spring-form pan, and line bottom with a parchment round. Cover pan underneath and along sides with foil and set in a roasting pan. Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Combine the chocolate and butter in a metal bowl and set over simmering water or in the top of a double boiler. Melt the mixture, stirring constantly, until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes; reserve. Meanwhile, combine eggs, sugar,

vanilla, and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until frothy and almost doubled in volume, about 5 to 10 minutes. Fold 1⁄₃ of egg mixture into chocolate mixture using a rubber spatula. Repeat this process 2 more times, until all of egg mixture has been folded into chocolate mixture. Pour batter into prepared spring-form pan and place in the roasting pan. Pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to come about halfway up the sides. Bake at 325°F until cake has risen slightly and edges are just beginning to set, about 40 to 45 minutes. Remove cake from roasting pan and cool on wire rack to room temperature. Remove foil, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Remove cake from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving. Remove spring-form pan sides, invert cake onto a large plate, and peel away the parchment paper from bottom. Re-invert cake on another large plate or serving platter and pour Crème

Anglaise over top. Garnish with fresh strawberries or any fruit you desire. Crème Anglaise Preparation: In a medium saucepan, warm milk, cream, vanilla, and ½ of the sugar. In separate bowl, add remainder of sugar and egg yolks; whisk until creamed together. Add a little of the milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk until just mixed in. Pour the egg mixture into rest of the milk mixture and stir over low heat. Constantly stirring, scrape bottom and sides, until no chunks remain, about 10 to15 minutes. Strain into bowl over ice bath. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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8-10 | 10th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. Thurs & Fri 9am-6pm & Sat 9am-3pm. Shop for unique and creative items: jewelry, clothes, pottery, children’s items, home furnishings, gourmet foods, Christmas décor, First Baptist Church, 1333 W. University www.fbschristmas.org 9 | MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SPAGHETTI DINNER. 5-7:30pm. Public Welcome! VFW post 8587 1000 N College St, 512-863-2535 10 | SILVER GLOVES AMATEUR BOXING. 20 bouts, presented by Azteca Pride Boxing Gym and Georgetown Sun Rise Rotary Club. Come meet Herb Fulton Ringside World Champ! 4pm, 9th grade Athletic Center Gym, 2211 N Austin Ave, Tickets at the door, Proceeds benefit Georgetown Cultural Ciizen’s Memorial Assoc and Boys & Girls Club. 512-864-0975 11 | STEAK & SHRIMP! For Veteran’s Day, $10 for steak or shrimp and $12 for both. 3-5pm, order at 863-2535 (all Taylor meat products) 1000 N College. 11 | SEEDS OF STRENGTH. Get-together for anyone interested in our women’s giving circle. Join us to learn more about how this dynamic group of local women combine their dollars and award financial support to local area non-profit organizations. Membership Chair, Christine Hightower 512-869-5902. 12 | BIRDS OF ALASKA. Jim Hailey’s presentation on the amazing birds of Alaska. Socialize 6:30pm and presentation at 7pm, Lone Star Circle of Care, 2423 Williams Dr., Suite 101. www.meetup.com/ williamsonaudubongroup/ 12 | INTEGRATED PEST MGMT. Presented by Jared Ripple of Wilco Ext Office, 6:30pm, WIlco Agri Life Office Office at 3151 Inner Loop, www.williamsontx.tamu.ed or 512-943-3300 13 | WRITER’S VOICE. Lecture, with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. 8pm, SU Alma Thomas Theater. Admission free, tickets required, www.southwestern. edu/library for ticket availability. 16 | SKY VIEWING NIGHT. 8-10:30pm, Southwestern University Physics

Department and Williamson County Astronomy Club. Fountainwood, FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. call the Fountainwood Observatory Hotline at 512-863-1242. www. southwestern.edu/offices/ observatory/ 16 | PHILLY CHEESESTEAK NIGHT! Take Out Available, 5-7pm at American Legion Post 174 at VFW 1000 N College. Proceeds benefit Boys State, Vet Assistance, Scholarship. 17 | CHILI COOK OFF! Benefiting The Caring Place, Hardtails Bar and Grill, 1515 IH 35, All day. 17 | CHRISTMAS on the HILLTOP. Arts & Crtafts Show, 9am-5pm, Zion Lutheran in Walburg, 6001 FM 1005, www.ChristmasontheHilltop.com 17 | CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY. Artisans, Crafters, Lice Music and Activities Food, 9am-5pm, Andice Community Center, Andice, TX. 17 | JR GEORGETTE CAMP. 4 years to 8th graders, 9am-3pm, (performance 2:30pm) GHS Annex, 2295 N. Austin Ave. Complete the camp and participate in the Stroll Dec 1, $50 advance, $60 at door (lunch & T-Shirt included) misty_brotzman@ yahoo.com 18 | ROMANTICS: PAST & PRESENT. presented by The Georgetown Symphony Society, RR Symphony Orchestra, guest Cellist Andrew Janss, GHS Klett Center, 4pm, preceded by a free lecture by Dr. Ellsworth Peterson, 3:15pm, $27, $20, & $5 available Georgetown H-E-B stores, Sun City CA office, the door. Full details at www.gsstx.org. 512-864-9591 23 | LIGHTING OF THE SQUARE. 5:307:30pm. Holiday Carols, hot choc, cookies, Santa pics & more. 30 | FISH FRY. All you can eat $8 (under 12 $4) 5-7:30pm, VFW 8587 1000N College St. 512-863-2535 30 & Dec 1 | CHRISTMAS STROLL. Fri 6-9pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Bethlehem Village, Who Village, Santa, Snowzilla, Arts & Crafts, Noon Parade on Saturday. Come see the Dolce Youth Choir, Dolce Voices and Elementary Chamber Ensemble perform.

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3777 FM 972, Walburg www.WalburgRestaurant.com Live Music every Fri & Sat Night The Walburg Boys Music in the Biergarten

HARDTAILS BAR & GRILL

1515 IH 35, Georgetown www.HardtailsBarandGrill.com Sundays: Bloody Mary Buffet ‘til 2pm Mondays: Steak Night Tuesdays: Free Pool Wednesdays: Karaoke 1 Capital Suspects 8-12 2 Stooch Band -12 3 The Instigators 9-1 8 Brian Hankins 8-12 9 Gary Lee Cox Band 8-12 10 Jean Pierre & The Zydeco Angel 9-1 15 Sonny Wolf Band 8-12 16 The Spitfire Band 8-12 17 American Gypsy 9-1 17 CHILI COOKOFF benefiting The Caring Place - ALL DAY! 23 The Crush Band 8-12 24 Planet Texas Band 9-1 29 The Whitestone Band 8-12 30 Groove Knight 8-12 12-1 The Instigators 9-1

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TONY & LUIGIS RESTAURANT

1201 S. Church, Georgetown www.TonyandLuigistx.com EVERY THURSDAY EVENING Frank Sinatra Tribute, 6-9pm 30 & Dec 2 | SUN CITY HOLIDAY HOME TOUR. Fri 4-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm, $10, Sun City Comm Assoc office, Georgetown Visitors Center, First Texas Bank in Sun City, from a Kiwanis member, or at the homes during the tour. Funds benefit local charitie.

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Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SEDAN

Higher performance with better efficiency. Advanced safety with sportier handling. Fresh styling with timeless quality. And both a racy cockpit and reasonable pricetag that put driving fun within easy reach. The reimagined C-Class brilliantly melds sports and sophistication. Will this four-door member of your family be your route of choice?

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SALES AND SERVICE IH 35 at Westinghouse Road 512.930.6150 • 1-800-MERCEDES

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SERVICE HOURS 7:30 - 6:00 Weekdays NEW SATURDAY HOURS 8:00 - 5:00

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A Hotrod Artist

SlickRydes owner turns rides into art on wheels Story and Photos by Carol Hutchison

SlickRydes 2226 N. Austin Ave Georgetown, Texas 512-699-9839 wen358@live.com Facebook: SlickRydes, Austin, Texas

ill Neenan, owner of SlickRydes, spends his days shaping metal, sketching out flames, and carefully guiding a thin paintbrush, leaving long strokes of color that complement every line and curve of a trickedout car or motorcycle. Some of his works of art have appeared in movies and magazines. Hotrod purists revere the name Kenneth “Von Dutch” Howard. Howard’s influence on Neenan is clear. “Von Dutch is the godfather of pinstriping, and one of the first to pinstripe cars and bikes in the fifties,” Neenan says. Trends in car and motorcycle customizing, just like in clothing, change and come

back around. “Pinstriping was popular in the seventies. But right now it’s making a huge comeback,” he explains. How did you get started in this business? I got my start at age five when my aunt bought me a model kit. I soon started customizing the kits. Once I went to a car show and told a pinstriper, “I’ll be very quiet if you’ll just let me watch you work.” I memorized everything he did with that tiny brush and developed a knack for it. I taught myself painting, and I’ve been doing custom paint and body for a living since 1978. People call me an artist, but I’m not too sure about that. What is a custom car or motorcycle? Customizing means altering a stock vehicle to suit an individual’s needs or taste. That means we can adapt parts from another vehicle, use raw materials to create parts, or paint it and pinstripe

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it any way you like, giving it a one-of-a-kind look. I have to say, there are more girls involved in the custom world than ever before. We can even use rhinestones and pearls. Building a custom bike or car from the ground up is another option. The only limit is your imagination. What kinds of vehicles do you customize? I’m working my way into the custom motorcycle world and having fun with it. What’s trending with motorcycles now, instead of custom choppers, is custom baggers (a motorcycle with a fairing and saddlebags). I’ve customized cars for years and have a few projects right now—a 1957 Chevy and a 1980 Monte Carlo—that we’re turning into custom lowriders. I’ve pinstriped guitars, cell phone cases, Christmas ornaments, a girl’s handbag, shoes, bowling pins, and even toilet seats (new ones only). If the paint will stick, I’ll pinstripe it. 

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