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21 f e at u r e S Hope Alliance | 34 Giving hope to victims of domestic violence getting to know georgetown
The Unimaginable Gift | 44
A father lives on, thanks to a stranger’s gift
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Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown, Giving Luxuriously | 26
Spicy Barbeque Served Family-Style | 64
Dealership provides an avenue for community involvement and support for nonprofits
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SOLD on Georgetown! | 30
The Tall Birds of the Texas Coast | 69
Giving back goes hand-in-hand for real estate broker Marcy Urban
Catch a glimpse of a flock of rare whooping cranes
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“I’m not Afraid” of Excellence | 40
4-H program lets kids “shadow” veterinarians
Why getting an education is what matters most
Golfer’s Corner
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what’s cookin’
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Animal Instinct | 11
Taking Pictures, Changing Lives | 16
A Recipe for Community | 49
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Greetings | 6 Learn from the Best | 63
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Healthy Strokes for Your Heart | 18
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Haunted in the Square | 57
Wilco Museum’s Ghost Tour reveals the secrets of the Square an Animal view
College prep school grows in size and ambition
Navigating through the Rough Times | 43 Breast cancer patients now have dedicated, informed mentors
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I was born on a farm. No, that’s not quite right. I was born in a hospital in Abilene, but I was brought up on a farm near Jayton, Texas, until I was nine. I remember spending summer days with my little brother, digging tunnels in the cotton field that bordered our yard. We enlisted the help of our dog, Janie, to reach that moist, deep-down soil, and oh,
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did it feel marvelous to wiggle our toes in that cool,
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crumbly red dirt. We spent winters galloping on stick
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horses through tall pasture grasses, bent on lassoing
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wild, wind-blown tumbleweeds with our jump ropes. On stormy nights, when tornados prowled the dark sky, we dashed to the car and drove to a neighbor’s storm shelter, where we were welcomed with flashlights and blankets. Life in the country was simple, down to earth.
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down to earth and sophisticated, a place where strangers say “hi” on the
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walking trail and where people grab a latte and perch over their laptops at
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the library. Our October issue especially reflects how Georgetown people
Carol Hutchison Todd White Scott Wade
Then my family moved to the big city: Midland. I became enthralled with ballet lessons, movie theaters, and Burger Chef (remember those?). In the summers, I made weekly pilgrimages to the public library and came home with towering stacks of books to devour. Life in the Tall City was elegant, exciting. For the past nineteen years, I’ve lived in Georgetown, a city that’s both
aren’t too sophisticated to go “a fair piece” down the road to help others. From the adults who participate in R.O.C.K or 4-H programs to help kids grow, to generous people who donate blood—even organs—to help perfect strangers during a medical crisis, the stories in this issue demonstrate exactly why
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remembers watching a veterinarian apply first aid to a wounded dog after a dog fight. “I got to see the same animals again and again, and I enjoyed watching them get better,” she says. Gearing up for College, Careers 4-H Veterinary Science Project offers hands-on training that is valuable in itself on a résumé; but During the annual open house, Texas A&M Veterinary School student Erin Lee explains animal bones to Jenna Ward. even more important, when the program is complete, the students have enough dents who will be attending Texas A&M experience and knowledge to take and as a freshman this fall. “I spent closer to pass the Texas Veterinary Medical As800 hours shadowing vets. This is what sociation’s Certified Veterinary Assistant colleges want to see,” explains Kate. Level 1 exam. Anyone interested in starting or “Vet school is hard to get into,” says joining a 4-H Club or a Veterinary Becky Ward. For example, the profesScience Project club can contact the sional veterinary program at Texas Williamson County Extension Office at A&M University accepted only 132 512-943-3300. The program also needs students last year. “This 4-H program veterinarians who are willing to allow empowers students with experience students to shadow them in order to and knowledge that will make them reinforce lesson content and to meet stand out among others applying for program requirements. veterinary school,” Becky explains. The For students Cassidy and Jenna, who first veterinary science club formed in aspire to enter veterinary school, the Williamson County in 2007. Several of 4-H Veterinary Science Project is an its students became Certified Veterinary invaluable program. “There are a lot of Assistants, and 10 plan to pursue makids interested in animals,” Becky Ward jors with the intention of applying to vet points out. “I love just being able to proschool. Kate McCarthy is one of the stuvide this opportunity for the kids.”
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he young boy smiled at the camera, laughter lighting his eyes and brightening his face. The intimidating array of glaring lights and heavy cables around the photo station did not frighten him. Instead, his small frame, crippled by cerebral palsy and supported by a wheelchair, trembled with excitement. “His family told us that he rarely smiles,” said Todd White, the photographer who organized the second annual Help Portrait event in Georgetown in December 2010. “But the volunteers played and colored with him while he waited, and by the time he got in front of the camera, he was laughing and
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having so much fun. That just carried into the photo shoot.” Capturing moments like this for impoverished individuals and families inspired Todd to organize— with the assistance of family members, friends, colleagues, and local organizations—the first-ever Help Portrait event in the Georgetown area in 2009. By doing so, he joined an international community of photographers who, on one day every December, make a difference in their local communities by using their talents and resources to care for those in need. “When I learned about Help Portrait, I thought it would be a really fun to be involved with it,” Todd explained. “For me, this is a way to give back to the community and to support local organizations and the people that they help. We all have these Godgiven talents, and photography is mine, so why not take time to give back?” During a Help Portrait event, individuals and families who cannot afford professional photographs have their portraits taken by photographers who donate their time, expertise, and equipment. Participants come from diverse backgrounds—including single parents and their children, the elderly, and the homeless—and for many of them, these will be the first por-
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Healthy Strokes For Your Heart
From flatwater to whitewater, kayaking delivers a challenging workout By
Karen Pollard
For more information on kayaking classes/events at the Rec Center, call Joe Armstrong at 512-763-8365 or visit www.adventure.georgetown.org. To speak with Paulo Pinto about the club’s outings, call 512-635-8660.
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unlight glimmers atop the rippling water, and a gentle breeze brushes your face. As you glide along the tree-lined creek, there is little noise save various bird calls, the splash of a turtle diving off his rocky ledge, and the steady swoosh, swoosh of your paddle. Each stroke of the paddle brings you restorative glimpses of nature—and a great cardiovascular workout. Kayaking “works a lot of your upper body, and builds overall endurance”, says Joe Armstrong, Youth Adventure Coordinator for the Georgetown Recreation Center. And being outdoors sure beats a rowing machine in a gym.
Want to try out a kayak to see if you like the sport? You can find kayaks for rent at Town Lake in Austin or on Brushy Creek in Round Rock. Another option is to take a kayaking class. According to Joe, Georgetown’s Recreation Center offers a variety of classes, camps, and events for kids and for adults, and he can put together a class tailored to any group interested in learning the basics. Joe suggests that basic lessons are a good way to start because “if you get a little instruction, you’ll be more comfortable a lot quicker.” He says that, for example, “most people mess up the forward stroke. They don’t know the mechanics behind it, so they
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use their arms too much, rather than using their entire body.” Use the incorrect form, and you’ll find your heart pounding and your arms quickly turning to jelly. Basic lessons teach good form—how to sit up straight for better balance and how to achieve efficiency of motion—and you learn how to relax your white-knuckle grip on the paddle. Along with proper technique, the right setting and equipment also shape your paddling experience. For a beginner, flatwater— the calm water of a creek or a lake in the early morning—offers the ideal setting for getting the hang of a kayak. Kayaks come in different shapes and sizes, but
ing. Paulo Pinto, who heads this group, says that any time there’s been a hard rain, they’ll probably be out running the river a day later. The Recreation Center also offers whitewater trips, both in Texas and out of state. Joe says that these “programs are about getting people involved and into these adventures.” Whether you want to make your time on the water peaceful or intense, kayaking is sure to be a good workout as, stroke after stroke, you glide through nature’s landscape. Your heart will definitely feel healthier— and happier.
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the best boat for a newbie is a shorter kayak with a rounded keel on the bottom, making for easier maneuverability. Choose your paddle wisely, too. Remember, you’re lifting that paddle over
and over, so even a few extra ounces of weight add up. Paddles are made of aluminum, carbon, fiberglass, or other materials, and the material affects a paddle’s weight, durability, and performance. Joe cautions that paddles can be very expensive—as much as a third of the cost of the kayak itself. As with any water sport, safety should come first, so pull on that life vest and tighten up those straps. Finally, don’t forget to wear sunscreen, carry plenty of drinking water, and tuck that camera into a waterproof bag. Once you’ve taken the plunge and mastered the basics, you might want to dive into whitewater kayaking. The fast-paced thrill of navigating through rocks and rapids is sure to get your heart beating fast and strong. The Georgetown Canoe and Kayak Club would love for you to join them for a whitewater trip or other out-
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ith a deft touch, Linda Liles affixes the final thumbsized square of hand-cut stained glass to the top of the cocktail table. The resulting mosaic of blues—peacock, aquamarine, and midnight—curls out from the table’s center, intercut with glimmers of green leaves and delicate, blooming flowers. Linda stands and stretches, easing the tension that has accumulated in her neck and shoulders from leaning over the involved tile work. She’ll return to the table 24 hours later to grout over the glass with a polymer additive and then again in another 24 hours to seal the grout. “There are four steps to tiling or mosaics—cutting, gluing, grouting, and sealing,” explains Linda. “I do all my cuts for the glass on the surface of a great wooden work table in my garage. Then I take them to the kitchen table, where I proceed to work. When I run out of room, then I know that I’m finished.”
The former actress and makeup artist crafts everything from cocktail tables to chimineas to crosses, based on her own designs or on customers’ requests. She also customizes larger pieces of furniture, such as dining and coffee tables. “I often find myself working thematically,” says Linda. “For example, if I’m working on a birdbath and I really like it, then I may follow it up with a pot or a cocktail table for the patio, or even both. Or if I’m doing a table for the indoors, I might make a compatible mirror to go in the same room. I won’t do it in a matchy-matchy way, but instead in a mix-andmatch style.” Linda draws inspiration from a wide variety of sources, including color and light in nature as well as the work of other artists. “I honestly think I get inspired from almost anything,” she explains. “Sometimes I see a particular color of glass. Sometimes it’s an object, such as a pig or a fish. Ideas frequently come to me after
the lights are out at night, and I will lie in bed, thinking about what I am going to be working on the next day.”
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Creating in Calm and Chaos Whether tiling a glass mosaic at her kitchen table or cutting glass in her garage studio, Linda starts her workday early, before daylight. She combines inventive spontaneity with calm focus as she works patiently and methodically through the cutting, gluing, grouting, and sealing steps of the mosaic process. “I am always working on a project,” Linda says, “and I am never bored. I love to figure out patterns and designs for upcoming projects, and then once I start working, the time just flies. Before I know it, it will be 4:00 or 5:00 in the Linda Liles
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Mosaics for life from page 21 afternoon. I can’t think of anything I’d rather do for a living.” In addition to the large wooden worktable used for cutting glass, Linda’s garage studio contains racks of stained glass, drawers full of Mexican tile and stone, and a separate room for storing paints. “When I am in there, I keep the garage doors open so that I have lots of light,” she explains, “and I often have the radio on or a favorite CD playing over and over and over again. My hus-
band, Mike, teases me about this and asks me all the time how I can work in such a mess, with such chaos all around me.” A Change of Art The Houston native originally intended to pursue a career as a stage actress, studying drama at Baylor University and winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. After working as an actress on television and in the theatre, Linda returned to the United States and, as a young mother, decided to make a career change. “I loved acting, but I hated the business of acting,” says Linda, “so once we settled in Houston, I became a promotional representative for a cosmetic company and traveled all over South Texas. I think being a make-up artist is what piqued my interest in color, though I never dreamed that I would one day be doing what I am doing now.” In the late 1990s, Linda underwent a year of treatment for breast cancer. After that experience, she decided to pursue her artistic interests full-time, at the prompting and encouragement of her husband. “I decided it was time for me to do what I really wanted,” Linda explains. “Actually, it was my husband’s Mosaic table
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idea, bless him. I really have to give him credit for the whole thing.” Linda soon opened Border Images of Texas, focusing her business at first on faux painting and then including tiling and mosaics a few years later. A little over a year ago, she added stained glass work to her repertoire and has not looked back since. “I love working with stained glass,” she says. “That has started a whole new tangent for me as an artisan—a new obsession. I have always admired stained glass hangings, but I want to do three-dimensional objects. I do tables, birdbaths, backsplashes, chimineas, pots, mirrors, animals, whatever. I would tile my grandmother if I could.”
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great way to start a description of Ron Coleman is to identify his blood type. Between 50 and 80 percent of people have cytomegalovirus in their blood; Ron does not, making him an ideal blood donor. It’s his type of blood that is used for babies in the neonatal unit. That’s the kind of stuff Ron’s made of: It’s unique, it’s useful, and he’s willing to share it with people who need it. But blood isn’t all that Ron shares. He learned at an early age that people get back what Mercedes-Benz they put into life, and as a Master Certified Representaof Georgetown IH 35 at Westinghouse Rd tive for Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown, Ron has quite 512-930-6150 an opportunity to give back. 1-800-MERCEDES He sees the dealership as mbofgeorgetown.com an avenue for community involvement and for support of nonprofit organizations and groups. For Ron, it’s one of the best facets of his work: “On any given day I meet some of the greatest people on the face of the earth.” Ron’s philosophy has always held that “we sell cars to the community, so we should give back. The community Ron Coleman at Mercedes Benz of is what makes us a Georgetown
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company; it gives us the opportunity to stay in business, to employ people. So we need to give back.” Ron is a father of five and grandfather of 14, so children’s organizations are particularly close to his heart. Ron and R.O.C.K. Located just three miles down the road from the dealership is the Ride on Center for Kids (R.O.C.K.). The center provides equine-facilitated learning and activities to individuals overcoming physical and cognitive challenges. It is home to 22 remarkable horses that work alongside a dedicated and compassionate staff committed to the healing, teaching, and therapy of individuals within the community. Ron remembers the day he first heard about R.O.C.K. Around four years ago, Karron Wilson, the executive director of the organization, popped into the dealership and invited him to visit the stunning 20-acre ranch. A couple of days later, he took her up on her invitation and was instantly hooked. According to Ron, “It only took one time—it’s a one-time thing.” In fact, it’s hard for him to imagine someone visiting the ranch and not being moved by the experience of witnessing a group of people and animals simultaneously working toward the same goal. For Ron, it was perfectly
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inspiring to see an excited child in that environment riding a horse for the first time. He says, “You can see their whole demeanor change. It’s an incredible sight.” His experience with kids has taught him that they are really truthful people; they say exactly what’s on their minds and show exactly what they feel in their expressions. The child’s expression he saw that day convinced him that R.O.C.K was an organization the dealership needed to support. Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown supports many of the annual fundraisers hosted by the R.O.C.K., including golf tournaments, polo matches, and R.O.C.K.’s signature event, the spring Barn Dance. On this single evening, the organization raises the vast majority of funding for their fiscal year, which allows the center to keep student tuition at the lowest possible rate. In addition to R.O.C.K., the dealership also sponsors individual families during the holidays and offers numerous automotive services for charity auctions. It’s clear that giving is a part of Ron’s life, both in and out of the workplace. Whether donating blood, spending time with his family, or giving of his knowledge and talents as a board member for R.O.C.K., Ron Coleman is a genuine person who fully understands the meaning of giving back.
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he facilitator divides the room into breakout groups and directs each to start brainstorming marketing ideas for downtown Georgetown. Soon, venue, slogan, and branding suggestions are tossed around. Marcy Urban is quick to point out that “the Square is the finger on the pulse of Georgetown.” It’s the reason she moved her business from I-35 to the Square, and it’s also the reason she’s a member of the City of Georgetown Market-
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Marcy also invests her time in Georgetown’s next generation. She has “adopted” Mitchell Elementary School and is helping the school raise $8,000 for an Accelerated Reader program ing subcommittee tasked with customers’ desires and economic bringing renewed vitality to the needs. The agency’s motto is downtown area. “Striving to do well, in order to do Marcy doesn’t have to be sold good.” Agents are chosen based on the Square, or on Georgeon “intelligence, integrity, and a town for that matter. In fact, she genuine interest in helping others. finds promoting Georgetown the Agents need to be professional easiest part of her job as a real and actively engaged in adding estate broker. Fine schools, Sun their personal touch to our comCity, Inner Space, Southwestern munity,” Marcy says. “Everyone University, historic downtown, needs to give back.” hospitality, and accessibility are Marcy herself returns a portion just some of the Georgetown’s of her commission to the agency’s claims to fame, and her agency is public servant clients because “it’s quick to sing its praises. the right thing to do.” Although Doing Well to Do Good Marcy and her husband, Michael Cox, run Urban Homes & Land, an independent, full-service company with 10 agents providing individualized service to meet A team meeting at Urban Homes
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her entrepreneurial spirit took Marcy out of the classroom and into the boardroom after 25 years of teaching, she knows what it means to make sacrifices for students and feels it is the least she can do for those who give so much to the community. Giving Is a Way of Life Giving back to the Georgetown community is more than just a catch phrase to Marcy—it’s a way of life. Marcy actively participates in a number of Georgetown boards and committees, including the Main Street Board, the Downtown Georgetown Association, and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, where she enjoys networking with business owners who support each other. In fact, she made a point to use only local merchants, designers, and artists when opening her business. Marcy also invests her time in Georgetown’s next generation. She has “adopted” Mitchell Elementary School and is helping the school raise $8,000 for an Accelerated Reader program, a program that was never purchased due to budget cuts. “It’s time for the community to get involved,” Marcy insists. “If enough people donated $10 or more, those students could be enjoying what amounts to competitive enrichment reading. They read good books, take quizzes, get points for each quiz that accumulate through the year. It gets them excited about reading.” Marcy also mentored a Georgetown student for six years. She began talking to her mentee about the importance of college when the child was in the third grade, and she plans to stay in touch to make sure she pursues a higher educa-
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“Hope Alliance is trying to help women survive, and I know a lot of those women have no place to go. The [Hope Alliance] people are so dedicated.” – Ruth Ryan
one is getting married or having a baby? If you know the Ryans, the answer is obvious. They’re raising money for a worthy cause; this time the funds will help victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Hope Alliance, the organization for which the Ryans and others donate their time and resources, is a 27-year-old Williamson County nonprofit that helps women, children, and, yes, male victims of abuse. Hope Alliance is also engaged in the work of education and prevention. In 2009, according to the Texas Council on Family Violence, 196,713 family violence incidents occurred and over 12,000 adults and almost 16,000 children received shelter. In addition, 74 percent of all Texans report that they themselves, a family member and/or friend have experienced domestic violence. Help On Call Hope Alliance volunteers and staff are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year—a critical and potentially life-saving advantage for victims and those afraid of becoming victims. They call with questions such as What do I do next? Where can I live until I figure things out? How do I get my kids to school? What happens if I have to testify? The volunteers and workers provide help during the victims’ point of greatest need. “By helping victims, we are breaking the cycle of violence,” said Patty Conner, Chief Executive Officer. “Not only are we saving lives now, we are also changing
the lives of future generations,” she said. Trained helpers screen callers and assist them in developing a plan of safety. They identify the most appropriate resources based upon the caller’s situation. They also provide a certified sexual assault advocate to accompany victims to the hospital and court when necessary. Their aim is to help the victims wade through the emotional trauma, paperwork and legal protocol. They also assist victims to apply for Crime Victims’ Compensation. Just as important, Hope Alliance workers provide the comfort so urgently needed by frightened victims. Thousands of calls come in each year, and because of the workers’ training, they know the words of affirmation and hope that victims desperately need to hear. Hope Alliance can also provide emergency shelter. In these safe shelters, victims can receive counseling, safety planning, case management, tutoring, help with legal processes, and basic staples such as food and clothing. Hope Alliance also provides transitional housing, legal advocacy, counseling support groups, and prevention education. Hope Alliance’s mission is not only to help the victims of abuse, but also to prevent domestic and sexual violence from occurring in the first place. Hope Alliance does this by educating the public through presentations and training at local schools, law enforcement agencies, private organizations, and the community at
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Williamson County, with outreach offices in Georgetown, Taylor, Cedar Park, and Hutto. There was a time, in our not too distant past, when victims of abuse—domestic, date rape, and otherwise—suffered in silence. There were few –Vivian Kirkbride, Hope Alliance Volunteer places where a victim and author of the book Break Away could get help or find refuge. In some cases, the victim continued to stay with the Violence conducted a poll that found 84 perpetrator because she felt she had percent of Texans believe they can perno means of escape. Besides, victims sonally do something about domestic of abuse sometimes feel responsible or violence. Although this survey is almost guilty in some way and often suffer in 10 years old, perhaps a more current silence. and meaningful measurement is the Because of a family history of vioactions people are putting behind their lence, some victims don’t even know words by supporting organizations such that abuse is unacceptable. “‘Tracey,’ as Hope Alliance. a young woman whom Hope Alliance helped and who is now a volunteer, is How You Can Help such an example. Tracey said she did On Sunday, October 16, 2011, Hope not know what abuse was and did not Alliance will hold its fifth annual realize that what was happening to Women Fore! Hope Women’s Golf her was not okay. Tracey now knows Tournament at Cimarron Hills Golf and what abuse is and is modeling for her Country Club in Georgetown. Supportchildren an example of what it means ers can participate as a player (WFH to survive and thrive.” is a women’s-only tournament) or a Today the reality of abuse receives atsponsor. For those who want to get tention in the media and in our commuin on the event early, Ruth and Nolan nities, resulting in more places to turn Ryan, Title Sponsors, will host the prefor help. Additionally, law enforcement tournament “Safe At Home Dinner” on entities have become more aware of Saturday evening, October 15, 2011. To the epidemic and are joining forces with register online, visit the Hope Alliance local prevention organizations. Web site at http://hopealliancetx.org/ In 2002, the Texas Council on Family golf.asp. Or call 512-255-1212 x314.
”I refuse to feel helpless anymore! Today, as a volunteer at Hope Alliance, I’m working toward a more peaceful society where women and children can live without the psychological and physical pain of abuse.“
Hope Alliance event at the Ryan House
Hope Alliance from page 35 large. Some of the topics include sexual harassment, bullying, sexual assault risk reduction, and building healthy relationships. Hope Alliance also participates with other organizations, such as the Partners in Prevention Coalition, to collaborate and pool ideas and resources. ”Survivors have a myriad of needs that we as a single agency could never fulfill. So it’s critical that we develop partnerships that help survivors get those needs met,” Patty Conner said. The Beginnings Started in 1984 as a rape crisis center, Hope Alliance expanded with an emergency shelter in 1990. The organization is now the only crisis center to provide comprehensive services across
1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. 1 in 5 high school girls report being physically assaulted and/or sexually abused by a dating partner. 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. – Hope Alliance Hope Alliance event at the Ryan House
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Preparing for the Future Gateway College Preparatory School expands its campus—and students’ experiences By
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umbleweeds and grazing longhorns near Westinghouse Road will soon have new neighbors as Gateway College Preparatory School begins Phase 1 of its $21-million campus expansion. The school’s impressive master plan boasts 38 acres of buildings, sports fields, and a performance center. Phase 1 includes a 12,000-square-foot multipurpose building, track, soccer and lacrosse field, and upgrades to the baseball and softball fields, costing an estimated $7.4 million. This new construction will provide a permanent
location for the charter school, one of five Texas campuses owned and operated by Orenda Education, which currently operates in leased modular buildings adjacent to the construction site. Starting Small, Thinking Big What began with a few grade levels and 100 students two years ago has grown to a school with an enrollment of almost 600 for the 2011–2012 school year in kindergarten through twelfth grade. “We wanted to start small and get our culture and the right infrastructure in place,” says Richard Rickey, CEO and founder of Orenda. The Gateway culture is a learning environment with small class sizes and distinctive teaching methods such as classrooms designed for collaborative, projectbased learning— “think tank rooms,” as Richard calls them. Gateway offers college prep courses, honors courses, and the International Baccalaureate curriculum. “We’re
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they found it easier to trust a person who knew exactly where they were coming from and had been there. Many of them were able to return to their regular schools because their behavior improved, and I am glad to know that I helped them in some form. I have grown to love all of these students, and I will continue to help out at the GAP even though my capstone project is complete. I held my capstone presentation at the park and I provided free food and music and spent hours setting up for the event. I gave a speech on the importance of education within the minority groups in the United States, but I particularly focused on the education of African Americans and Hispanics. The theme of my project was “I’m Not Afraid,” and I encouraged students not to be afraid to be excellent or too timid to be different by striving for success. I talked about my experiences and my transformation, I informed the crowd of my extensive research regarding attrition rates and such, and I urged students not to care what people think or say and to graduate. Although I aced my project, the letter grade is not the achievement I desired most. I wanted to help kids know that being Latino or Black does not automatically make you less bright. I wanted to show these kids that you can turn your life around and you can do great things, regardless of what race you are. My hope is that through this project and through my life, I helped students to view excellence as the better option and to choose the correct path to take, because, that is what matters most. Michelle Kuroda
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he Big C—a scary diagnosis people hope never to face for themselves or a loved one. While cancer may no longer mean a death sentence, and messages of hope abound from medical professionals and survivors alike, a new patient faces an overwhelming forest of related issues. However, the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) understands that information empowers, and the right information at the right time gives the patient comfort and a greater sense of control. BCRC formed 16 years ago in Austin as a nonprofit service organization to support patients from diagnosis through recovery at no charge. Today, there are five locations in the greater Austin area. Georgetown’s office, just off the lobby of the Cancer Center building of Georgetown’s St.
Majorie Gallece talking with a cancer patient
David’s Hospital, has a plethora of brochures and books, as well as hats, scarves, wigs and other items. The 11 staff members carefully vet the materials; they direct the patients to applicable information since treatment regimens, unique to each individual, vary with the pathology of the tumor and point of origin. In addition, BCRC staff coordinates a network of volunteers and peer-support groups, including a start-up group for women living with metastatic breast cancer. They’re also working to extend services to clients in rural areas of Williamson County. Seven of the staff, all breast cancer survivors, are Certified Patient Navigators (CPN), trained at the Harold Freeman Institute in basics of cancer science and quality care. Navigators guide patients in understanding treatment options, insurance, employment rights, and family relationships. They or other staff may accompany patients to appointments, arrange childcare or transportation, or locate sources for financial assistance and prostheses. One Navigator speaks Spanish fluently. Getting patients to the point of physi
cal and emotional wellness is key to BCRC. Along the way, says senior CPN Marjorie Gallece, they encourage patients “to speak the fears”—fears of disfigurement, illness during treatment, hair loss, a recurrence of cancer, and many more. Marjorie mentioned that Williamson County has the highest incidence of breast cancer across all age groups of any Texas county, but no one has determined why. She said that, with such ongoing need, Georgetown has embraced and nurtured BCRC efforts through community fundraising events. Last year, the Berry Creek Cancer Golf Tournament raised $50,000 for BCRC, and the group hosted another successful tournament in 2011. Support also came from the “Pink Heals” Tour sponsored by the fire department. Marjorie described the two groups’ generosity toward BCRC outreach as “amazing community ownership.” BCRC gives new patients a tote containing a heart-shaped pillow for comfort during treatment, a lavender-scented pillow to counter anxiety, and an organizer with a “Cancer 101” guide (note pad, planner, dictionary of terms, etc.).Their best gifts, however, are expertise, empathy, and a willingness to walk with patients along a difficult path.
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G e tt i ng to Know
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The Unimaginable Gift
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hough Craig was the sick one, Jessica’s burden was no less onerous.What if Craig didn’t make it? How will I raise this family without him? She had to be strong for Craig and their four young children—keeping a courageous veneer while underneath her support was giving way. Nevertheless, Jessica had to keep things together, no matter how scared she felt inside. Interestingly, it was at the pediatrician’s office where Jessica found an unimaginable gift that would save her husband’s life. Slow Decline Craig had been diagnosed about six years earlier with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disorder caused when IgA, a protein that helps the body combat infections, settles in the kidneys. In the early stages of the disorder, there are often no symptoms. However, after many years, even decades, the disorder can damage the kidneys. “The body produces IgA to fight infections, but the body has a tendency to produce too much and at the same time injure the kidneys,” Craig said. On an early morning in July 2010 as Craig Bailey sat in a meeting at Dell, he received an urgent call
from the hospital. “You need to leave work and go to the emergency room. You need to leave now,” the nurse said on the other end of the line. They must have received my lab results and it doesn’t sound good, Craig thought. He excused himself, grabbed his jacket and walked as quickly to his car as his tired body would allow. He had been sick for a few weeks but attributed it to the strep throat he must have caught from his daughter Kennedy. But in the last ten days, he had grown more tired, and his body had begun swelling from retaining water. The ride from Dell to the hospital took just a few minutes. “When I walked into St. David’s emergency room in Round Rock, the nephrologist was already there waiting for me,” Craig said. The test results showed that not just one but both kidneys were failing. The doctors believed they could stop or at least slow down the progression of kidney damage and restore some of the kidney function. “They made us hopeful that they could fix everything,” Jessica, Craig’s wife said. The treatment plan included steroids, chemotherapy and a special diet. However, by October 2010 Craig had not improved. His kidney was barely functioning. The next step would be dialysis, then the inevitable: a kidney transplant. What do we do? Where do we go for dialysis? How does a transplant work? Where will we get a kidney? Craig and Jessica had heard about the long waiting lists for donor kidneys —as much as four years — and how some patients died before one became available. And it was certain that without a new kidney, Craig’s prognosis was dim.
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The Offer Then Susan Amos came into the picture. A certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Chisholm Trail Pediatrics, Susan had heard about the Bailey family and Craig’s need for a kidney. So she offered hers. She didn’t
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Her healthiness gave her even more justification to go through with the donation. “For me it was a no-brainer. I’m healthy, and I knew this family needed a dad.” When Susan hadn’t received an answer from the Baileys, she finally wrote a letter. “I mean it, I want to donate my kidney to your husband,” she wrote. The Baileys accepted her offer and scheduled the surgery.
Team Bailey/Amos
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The Gift The surgery took place at 5:30 a.m. on May 24, 2011, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Craig and Susan were in adjacent rooms. They wore their “Team Bailey/Amos” T-shirts in pre-op, and so did their spouses and families in the waiting room. By noon, the family got the word that the transplant surgery had been successful. Although Craig was in pain from the surgery, the new kidney had him feeling better that same afternoon. According to Bill Amos, Susan’s dad, Susan had always been a caretaker, and he wasn’t at all surprised when she decided to donate her kidney. “Susan’s been doing this kind of stuff her whole life,” he said. Susan’s gift saved Craig’s life and his family’s. And she and Craig are as healthy as ever and have returned to their normal routines. You will often find Susan at the Bailey home. If you saw Susan, Craig, Jessica, and the kids hanging out together, you’d think they were blood-related. In a way, they are.
“Susan has not only given the gift of life to my husband, but given our entire family a new start. We could not be more grateful for her selfless act.” – Jessica Bailey
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A Recipe for Community
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Eighteen-year-old chef brings passion and purpose into the kitchen.
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ominick Cordero discovered his love of cooking as a child, grilling in the backyard with his father and helping in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother. Early on, he learned simple recipes, like pancakes and waffles, and sat up late watching the Food Network. “When my mom shopped, I also shopped, sneaking food into the cart so I could try new recipes,” explains Dominick, who is earning an associate’s degree at Austin’s Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute and plans to pursue a bachelor’s in Restaurant
Management and Hospitality at the Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, Arizona. This fall, he is “externing” for three months at La Brasas/ Rincon Beach Resort in Anasco, Puerto Rico. For Dominick, cooking means community. “What I love about cooking is that everybody has to eat, and they feel great when they eat something they enjoy,” Dominick says. “Food brings people together in a good way.”
Mango and Avocado Crab Salad Ingredients: 3 Tbs orange juice 1 Tbs fresh lime juice 1 Tbs honey 3 Tbs olive oil ½ red bell pepper, small diced 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, separated into chunks 1 large (15- to 16-ounce) mango, peeled, pitted, medium diced 1 large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, medium diced 12 large Boston lettuce leaves
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Instructions: Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl; whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Mix in red bell pepper; let marinate 15 minutes. Place mango and avocado in a large bowl. Gently mix in dressing. Overlap ends of 3 lettuce leaves in center of each plate, forming a bowl. Mound salad in lettuce bowls and serve.
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Rosemary Lamb Chops
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Ingredients: 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbs fresh rosemary leaves ¼ tsp cayenne pepper Coarse sea salt 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 6 lamb chops
Ingredients: 1 can cannellini beans, drained 1 carrot, small diced 1 rib celery, small diced ¼ yellow onion, small diced 1 clove garlic, minced 4-5 sprigs of parsley, minced 1 sprig of thyme ½ cup of butter, divided 1 tomato, small diced 1 cup of chicken stock
Instructions: In a food processor, place the garlic, rosemary, thyme, cayenne, and salt. Pulse until combined. Pour in olive oil and pulse into a paste. Rub the paste on both sides of the lamb chops and let them marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator and allow the chops to come to room temperature. Heat a pan over high heat until almost smoking; add the chops and sear for about 2 minutes. Flip the chops over and cook for another 3 minutes for mediumrare and 3½ minutes for medium.
Instructions: Add about 1 tsp of butter to a saucepan and heat. Cook onions until tender and translucent, then add the carrots and celery and partially cook. Next add cannellini beans, garlic, thyme, and then cover with chicken stock. Let mixture reduce in pan until about half of the chicken stock remains. Once stock is reduced, turn off heat and add tomatoes and about 2 Tbs of butter to mixture while still hot; keep mixing until the remaining liquid becomes sauce-like. Salt to desired taste and garnish with parsley, then serve.
Lemon Herb Couscous Ingredients: 1 cup couscous 1 tsp of butter 1¼ cups of chicken stock 2 sprigs thyme 1 strip of lemon rind Instructions: In saucepan, add couscous, thyme, lemon rind, and chicken stock. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. When cooked, remove lemon and thyme, add butter, season with salt, and fluff the rice.
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Flan Ingredients: 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 can evaporated milk 5 eggs 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan, add sugar and turn on medium heat. Let the sugar turn into a goldento-amber colored caramel. While the caramel is hot, pour into a circular baking dish and spread evenly. Into a mixing bowl, add the condensed and evaporated milk, vanilla, and eggs, and beat until no yellow shows. Pour custard over the cooled caramel and place in the oven in a water bath. To prepare the water bath, fill a large roasting pan with an inch or two of warm water, and place the baking dish into the pan. The water should come about halfway up the dish. Baking the flan in a water bath keeps the air in the oven moist and prevents the flan from cracking. Cook for about 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in it comes out clean.
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hile the temperature outside may be cooling down, flu season is heating up. Actions that seemed harmless during the summer months, like shaking hands or sharing a soda, are now opportunities for spreading or contracting illnesses like the flu. Thankfully, you can take simple steps to prevent the spread of flu and keep your family healthy. Understanding the Risks “Everyone can catch the flu,” says Dr. Doris Hossalla, MD, of San Gabriel Pediatrics in Georgetown. “A lot of people think of older people, over the age of 65, as being more vulnerable, but kids under the age of two historically
have a higher rate of complications as well.” People can contract flu anywhere. “The virus is respiratory-spread,” Dr. Hossalla explains. “Coughing across a room is a quite common form of transmission.” While everyone is vulnerable to the illness, individuals can protect themselves. The flu shot, appropriate for most people over six months of age, offers vital protection and is available annually as early as August. “Avoiding public places where people are sick is hard to do because that defines school, church, and work,” Dr. Hossalla says. “That is why we emphasize the flu vaccine.” Vaccinating sooner rather than later is the best protection against the illness because the start of flu
season can be difficult to pinpoint. “Around here, flu season varies a little from year to year, but it is usually December, January, and February,” Dr. Hossalla says. “However, H1N1 started in September [of 2009].” Prevention Starts at Home Cleaning house may not be the first thing that comes to mind when people think about how to prevent illness, but disinfecting areas that get a lot of touch time is key. “Since the virus is spread through droplets in the air, if someone sneezes or coughs on surfaces, someone else who touches that surface and then rubs their eyes or nose could spread the illness that way,” Dr. Hossalla explains. During flu season, disinfecting items that are not part of the normal cleaning routine, like the kitchen sponge, dish towels that touch germy hands, moisture-laden bathroom rugs, door handles, remotes, and even cell phones, can decrease the possibility of passing the virus along. It’s crucial to rely on wellknown preventative measures, Dr. Hossalla says, including faithfully practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands and covering your mouth when you cough, to prevent illness and keep your family healthy this flu season.
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Celebrating Life through Art Christine Switzer
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uby-red tulips dip across a sage-green background, and a lone cardinal perches on a wire, both sharing wall space with the driver of a sporty white roadster at Georgetown’s Milano Trattoria. Underneath, a child’s birthday celebration, a couples’ party, and other midday diners linger over tables spread with fresh-made Italian dishes, such as spicy Italiano sandwiches and Margherita pizzas. The simple, understated décor of the restaurant throws into greater relief the vibrant beauty of the oil paintings by Austin-based artist Jared Dunten.
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“There is a lot of life in Jared’s art,” says Milano Trattoria owner Visar Kasapi. “When you see his art, it gives you much to think about. And when you think of his story, it makes it even more interesting. He creates very positive art—colorful and happy—and it makes you think better about life.” Jared learned how to use a paintbrush with his mouth after suffering paralysis following a camping accident in 2000. He discovered that he loved the process of creating art with a paintbrush and canvas, and he found that that process helps improve his physical strength as well. “For me, literally every stroke on a painting is a step forward to getting out of the wheelchair and overcoming paralysis,” says Jared. “I like being able to grab a brush and do something with it. At first it seems crazy trying to paint with my mouth, but when I get over that and get into the painting, it makes sense.” Vivid colors, such as violet reds, deep greens, and steely blues, and evocative subjects, from roosters and longhorns to St. Nicholas, characterize Jared’s paintings. “Most of my work,” Jared explains, “commemorates a time in my life or has meaning behind it. Many of my paintings have stories connected to them, such as an experience that my wife and I have
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shared together.” Not only is Jared’s work infused with personal meaning, but he also hopes that his paintings will help others to personally experience the power of art. “I love having an idea, then seeing it come to fruition and seeing people respond to it,” he says. “When people hear my story and why I am painting, I want that to be an open door. I definitely want my work to be open to interpretation. People may see something different every time they look at one of my paintings. That’s what’s wonderful about art.”
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Haunted in the Square Take a tour to meet the “permanent” residents of Georgetown’s historic square
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e may not have the ghost of famous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau haunting our cemetery, but let it not be said that Georgetown doesn’t have its own ghosts. Many of them dwell right on the Square. Almost everyone has childhood memories of ghost stories told at sleepovers or around campfires, but the staff of the Williamson Museum are putting their own spin on this spirited rite of passage by hosting the third annual Ghost Tours. “We do the tours in October
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because that’s the logical time,” says Mickie Ross, executive director of the Williamson Museum, “but we’re hoping this event will kick off quarterly ghost tours on the Square.” The Museum is excited to share the many ghost stories the staff have collected from Georgetown residents. “We have amazing stories people have known for years, but with so many new people in town, not everyone has heard them,” Mickie says. They may not suspect that as they shop or sip coffee on the Square, for example, that they may be treading in the footsteps of a disgruntled female ghost long known to haunt a certain building on the Square. They can rest easy, however. The ghost experienced a change of attitude after many years. Why? She was recognized and called by name and now is docile and complacent. This year commemorates the centennial of the courthouse, and in conjunction with the celebration, the Williamson Museum’s Ghost Tours will
differ slightly from previous tours by including the courthouse in the haunting expedition. The Ghost Tours will be held the last Friday and Saturday in October. The tours are family-friendly, but Mickie advises parents and youth leaders to be cautious about bringing young children: “These are all very good stories. It’s not meant to be a scary tour, but it happens after dark, and we’re talking about ghostly things.” Special kid-friendly tours can be arranged through the Museum. In a spine-tingling addition to this year’s Ghost Tours, Mickie shared that paranormal investigators visited the museum itself this summer. “We didn’t have any stories about this building before, but we’ll be sharing the results of their findings on the Ghost Tours,” she adds mysteriously. The Ghost Tours will be held the last Friday and Saturday in October beginning at 7 p.m. with tours leaving every 30 minutes until 9 p.m. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Come on down to the Square and visit a ghost near you!
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Carol Hutchison
hat bat you saw flying around the backyard last night wasn’t Grandpa Munster. It may have had pointy black wings and beady eyes, but the creatures that hang in dark places by day and fly by night, are anything but monsters looking for human prey. To the contrary, bats are truly our friends and play a vital role in our ecosystem. “There are 46 species of bats in the U.S., 32 of which are in Texas,” said Dianne Odegard, outreach associate with Austin-based Bat Conservation International. Mexican free-tailed bats are what we see at sunset, flying out from under bridges in search of moths
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and other flying insects. The 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats roosting under the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin (the largest urban bat colony in the world) can eliminate 140,000 pounds of insects per week, including pests that threaten area crops. Thanks to bats, farmers save billions of dollars a year nationally; the pesticides farmers would normally have to use don’t end up in food and water supplies, either. Large bat colonies also hang out in caves, abandoned mines, and in buildings; some species will even roost in hollow trees. More and more eco-friendly families are installing backyard bat houses to control flying insects without using pesticides. Bats are good for tourism, too. Visitors to Georgetown’s Inner Space Cavern often glimpse tri-colored bats, which assistant manager Kelly McLain says are “the second smallest bat in North America.” They are nicknamed the “Butterfly Bat,” says Kelly, “because of the graceful way they fly.” Graceful or not, the tri-colored bats sometimes stay gone from the cavern for three or four days to hunt insects. Bat Conservation International strives to clear up myths and misconceptions about bats in general. Many people believe that bats are
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blind. Dianne Odegard says, “All bats can see. They echolocate, which allows them to fly in the dark and to navigate and hunt, but they can also see.” Another misconception is that all bats carry rabies. “Bats are mammals, and any mammal can contract rabies. But when they do, they die from it; they are not asymptomatic carriers of rabies,” Dianne explains. Bat Conservation International advises that no one should ever touch a bat seen on the ground. Vampire movies and stories often perpetuate another myth: bats will suck human blood. Dianne says, “There are only three species of vampire bats among over 1,200 bat species worldwide, and none are in the United States.” Vampire bats “lap” blood from birds and livestock. This usually doesn’t harm the animals unless the bat has a disease or the small wound becomes infected. “The anticoagulant found in the saliva of vampire bats has recently contributed to human medicine,” Dianne reports. They may cluster under bridges and hide deep in caves, but Central Texas bats are not monsters. They do away with insects and boost local tourism. Next time you see black clouds of bats boiling out at dusk, remember that we reap many benefits from these curious creatures.
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he smoky aroma of slow-roasted barbeque greets each customer who steps through the doors of Georgetown’s Smokey Mo’s Bar-B-Q restaurant. Red- and green-checked tablecloths spill over the edges of picnic-style tables, surrounded by black folding chairs on a polished concrete floor. Antique flowerpots, birdhouses, and touches of Texas memorabilia on the walls evoke the atmosphere of a neighbor’s backyard during a Sunday afternoon picnic. The server at the counter smiles in welcome.
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“When customers walk into Smokey Mo’s, we want them to experience a friendly and relaxing environment,” said Anthony Lucero, the restaurant’s office manager. “The Texas memorabilia give a personal touch, and many of the items Cutting meat for a customer in the Cedar Park and Round Rock locations are antiques from the its great flavor,” said Anthony. “The owner’s family. We want the highflavor comes from a combination lights of each customer’s experiof our cooking methods and our ence to be excellent service and proprietary dry rub. The second great food that is served quickly.” most popular item is the chopped baker, a fully loaded baked On the Menu potato topped with a big scoop Lean brisket, slow-cooked and of chopped beef. All of our meats savory, anchors a menu that inand sides are prepped and cooked cludes baby back ribs, pork loin, on site, which means that we can sausage, and turkey. Sides enserve fresher, better-tasting food.” compass standard favorites, such as potato salad and coleslaw, as A Family Tradition well as tempting alternatives like When Morris and Lisa Melchor fried okra and buttered potatoes. established the first Smokey Mo’s Families and larger groups can location in Cedar Park in 2000, order “Family Pack” servings, and they did so with a commitment pint-sized entrees are available to provide distinctive service and for children. The breakfast menu exceptional barbeque for their offers build-your-own tacos and customers. Their five sons caught wraps. the vision and helped the restau“By far, the most popular item on rant succeed. Now, a decade later, our menu is our brisket, because of Smokey Mo’s has a total of 11
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locations, including franchises, across Central Texas, and counts among its employees several members of Morris and Lisa’s extended families, from brothers and sisters to nephews and nieces. “Family members are actively involved in the business from upper management all the way down,” Anthony explained. “This involvement is essential to Morris and Lisa because they feel that this is a key element of our great customer service and ultimately what leads to a wonderful customer experience. Many of our employees are not simply here for a job—they are invested in the success of the company. This investment translates
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into taking more pride in their work and ensuring that customers are always our first priority.” Morris and Lisa’s priorities encompass more than memorable service and mouth-watering food. The couple is committed to investing in local communities as well. “We attempt to be as active in the community as we possibly can,” said Anthony. “The two pillars Smokey Mo’s Bar-B-Q of our community efforts 1013 W. University #310 (Wolf Ranch Center) are through local churchGeorgetown, Texas es and schools. We 512-930-1212 provide food for hundreds http://www.smokeymosbbq.com/ of schools and churches as well as donations to help with many of the fundraising efforts aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the company that they have throughout the year. We donated several thousand dollars’ worth also try to help out as many local chariof food to those in need. Both in Georgeties as we can.” town and in the broader Texas comIn addition to charitable donations and munity, Smokey Mo’s keeps dishing up philanthropic activities, Smokey Mo’s savory barbeque, with a generous side of has found opportunities to provide disasfamily pride. ter relief as well. In 2008, following the
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3rd Annual Boo Run October 29, 2011 3:00 p.m. Registration 4:00 p.m. Kid’s Costume Contest 4:30 p.m. 1 Mile Race 5:00 p.m. 5K Race San Gabriel Park Gazebo www.exceptionalgeorgetown.org To Volunteer: Sheila Cunningham sdc@ chrismontech.com For Sponsorship: Wendy Cash wendy@ homesbycash.com
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hen little pumpkins are running ’round, and the moon shines in the dark, you’ll know it’s almost Halloween, and time to run in the park. Watch out for spooks in San Gabriel Park on the evening of October 29. Hundreds of ghosts and goblins frighten and charm the crowd with their clever disguises, all for a great cause. Each year, around Halloween, the Exceptional Georgetown Alliance (EGA) holds the Boo Run. This year includes prizes, a costume contest, a 1-mile fun run, and a 5K race. Roland Waits & The Wayward Travelers band is on deck to entertain the masked runners. Those who register early at active.com or
Run-Tex will get Boo Run t-shirts, but they may be in short supply for those registering on race day. The EGA began in 2008, when the end of a grant forced the Georgetown Independent School District to stop offering muchneeded summer camps for special needs children. The EGA was created to raise money to continue the summer camps. EGA’s focus then expanded to other activities, such as partnering with Friends of the Park to sponsor a chairlift for the swimming pool, and starting basketball and bowling teams. Sheila Cunningham, EGA board member and Boo Run committee member, explains that her son Dane, a seventh grader with autism, benefits greatly from these activities, which “focus on building social skills.” GISD special education teachers are the heart of the camps, Sheila says. “We are so blessed to have excellent special education teachers in our community. It is truly a calling for them.” As the organization’s primary fundraiser, the Boo Run plays a vital role in safeguarding these great programs for special needs children. The Boo Run was created when a parent suggested there was no significant themed run in October. “So the organization
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jumped on that idea,” explains Sheila. The event has grown each year. The Boo Run is always looking for volunteers, sponsors, and cash donations. Another good way to contribute to the Exceptional Georgetown Alliance, Sheila says, is to “talk to your kids about finding ways to embrace differences, because special needs children need kindness and patience. They don’t always return the friendship, but it is deeply appreciated by the child’s family and community.” Another great way to support the EGA, of course, is to bring your little pumpkins and participate in the Boo Run.
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ach fall, central Texans can crane their necks skyward and see a remarkable sight: large white birds with blacktipped wings, honking noisily on their way to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Corpus Christi. They are the only remaining natural migratory flock of whooping cranes, a species that was considered nearly extinct in 1941. The species is making a comeback, however, and visitors to the refuge can view these large, graceful birds as they spend the winter on the Texas coast. Last year, biologists reported that 279 birds wintered at the Aransas refuge. The cranes, threatened by disease, urban development, and power lines, travel in small groups from their breeding and nesting grounds in Wood Buffalo National Park, located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, to the warm, shallow marshes of the Texas gulf coast. The flock arrives at the refuge during October and November and returns to Canada during March and April, before the Texas sum-
mer sets in. Their 50-day journey follows the “Central Flyway” through Montana, Kansas, and central Texas. The largest North American bird, the five-foot-tall whooping crane towers over smaller migrating birds. Adults have pure white plumage, with black wing tips seen only when they expand their wings to an impressive five feet. A crest of bare skin acts as a mood barometer, turning redder when a crane aggressively defends its territory and when it courts. Immature birds are easy to distinguish by their mottled, rust-colored plumage. Whooping cranes mate for life; they perform an elaborate courtship dance of leaps, wing flapping, and vocalization. Their distinctive, trumpet-like “whooping” calls give them their name. If you have a free weekend, consider migrating down to the gulf to see the tall birds of the beautiful Texas gulf coast. Just two hundred miles south of Georgetown, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge offers walking tours, including the boardwalk that leads to the observation
tower—a great place to view the cranes’ habitat. Overnight facilities host educational events for youth groups. The visitors’ center features interpretive displays and loans out binoculars so that visitors can better view the cranes and the host of wildlife that calls the park home year-round, from alligators and armadillos to whitetail deer and wild turkey. Boat tours carry viewers even closer to the cranes, and for the true crane enthusiast, there’s the annual Whooping Crane Festival in late February. What better way to “whoop it up” in Texas?
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Preserving the whooping crane population is an ongoing international effort. To learn more go to http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/aransas/. The Web site provides information on the wildlife refuge, boat tours, and the annual Whooping Crane Festival. If you’d like to learn about bird-watching in general, visit the Williamson County Audubon Group at http://www.meetup.com/WilliamsonAudubonGroup/. The group offers classes in bird identification, organizes bimonthly field trips, and knows all the best birding sites in the county.
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October 1 | Georgetown Airfest. 10am-4pm, Georgetown Municipal Airport, Airport Road at Terminal Drive, airfest.georgetown.org
7 | Pregnancy Help Center Golf for Life. noon checkin and 1:30pm start, Star Ranch, lunch/ dinner/prizes/sponsorships available, phcwc.com
1-23 (weekends) | Beehive. The 60’s Musical Sensation, The Palace Theatre, Fri and Sat 7:30pm & Sun 2pm, georgetownpalace.com
7 | First Friday Oktoberfest. Hill Country Bookstore, 6-9pm, free. Live polka music with accordion player Jack Stankus, complimentary German bier and food. www.hillcountrybookstore. com, sarah@squarebookstore.com
1-2 | Harvest Celebration at The Vineyard. Sat 11-5, Sun 11-3, see all events at thevineyardatflorence.com.
7 | First Friday, A Celebration of the Arts. 6-8pm, On the Square, Food, Music, Shopping, thegeorgetownsquare.com
1-2 | Poetry Fest. Sat 9am-9pm and Sun 7:30am3pm, Georgetown Public Library, see schedule at library.georgetown.org 2 | Hero Fest. noon-10pm, San Gabriel Park, raffles, auctions, food, herofest.net 2 | Worldwide Photo Walk. 6:30pm-8:30pm, Courthouse Steps on 8th St. A walking tour of landmarks, then dinner at Wildfire, worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/Georgetown-tx 4 | Sun City Farmer’s Market. 9-noon, Sun City Activity Center Parking Lot, 2 Texas Drive, HELD EVERY TUES. gtfma.com
If you have an event you would like to include in next month’s issue, send your information to jill@viewmagazineinc. com by the 15th of the month and we’ll do our best to include you.
6 | Georgetown Farmers Market. 3:30-6:30, San Gabriel Park, 303 E. Morrow, HELD EVERY THURS gtfma.com 6 | Frankly Sinatra. Frank Sinatra Tribute, 6pm, Tony & Luigis, 1201 S. Church. EVERY THURSDAY, Reservations Recommended at 864-2687 6 | Sarah Bird. Author of The Gap Year speaks at Georgetown Public Library, 1:30pm, dessert and drinks from Red Poppy Café included in ticket, Call 931-2484 for tickets. 6 | Georgetown Garden Club presents, “Terrariums,” by Dolores Gibbs, President of Lone Star African Violet Council, 1:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Parks and Rec Comm Room, 1101 N. College. Visitors welcome. Free. 512-746-2076.
7 | French wine and food pairing. La Maison lamaisonaustintx@gmail.com, 512-868-8885 8 | Second Saturday. 9am-4pm, On the Square, Arts & Crafts, Music, Food, Great Fun! thegeorgetownsquare.com 8 | Pajama Program and book drive. Hill Country Bookstore. The Biscuit Brothers will be playing outside the bookstore at 11am during Market Days to bring awareness to this cause which donates new pajamas and new or gently used books to homeless children in Williamson County. For details, e-mail Sally Rundell at sally@squarebookstore.com 8 | Spirit of the Forest. Exhibit of Bill Morgenstern, Opening Reception, 5-9pm, Stinger Studio, 4410 Williams Dr, sonia@stingerstudio.com. 13 | The San Gabriel Woman’s Club meeting. 1pm. Speaker is Bill Snead on “Glider Aviation”. Membership/Contact 869-1786 or 863-8269 14 | 5th Annual Sun City Rally for the Cure Shoot Out Putting Contest and non-golfer activities (silent auction, food, Karoke), Café on the Green.
From our Reader:
Fiction Non-Fiction Texana Young Adult Children Religious Self-Help Cookbooks Local Authors Current Best Sellers Greeting Cards Toys Games Gift Cards Available www.hillcountrybookstore.com 719 S. Main, on the Square 512.869.4959
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“My family and I relocated to Georgetown from Dallas a few months ago. Among our welcome mail, was your magazine, the Georgetown View. Thank you for sending it! It represents all of the reasons we fell in love with our new town. At its heart, I believe that it captures the warmth and love we felt while visiting Georgetown during the Christmas market last year. With every new magazine, we venture out into the community to try different restaurants and businesses found within its’ pages. It has become more than a magazine for us; it’s our official guide to Georgetown. Be blessed in all you do!”
Kennisha Moffett, Life Coach
15 | 5th Annual Sun City Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament. We will be playing at all three Sun City Golf Courses, with an expected field of 384 players, made up of Sun City Golfers all decked out in “Pink”. 2010 event raised $16,500! 15 | Denim and Diamonds Fur Ball. Presented by Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. 6-11pm, Marriot at La Frontera, wilcopets.org 15 | Chisholm Trail Days. 8am-9pm, San Gabriel Park, Longhorn Cattle Drive, Chuckwagon Food, Art Show, upthechisholmtrail.org 15 | Strike a Pose Pink Heels Fashion Show. 8pm, CJ’s at Mel’s Lonestar Lanes, tickets $55-$80, pink@ georgetown.org 15-16 | Art in the Square. 10am-6pm, On the Square, Outdoor Art Fest with over 150 Artists. 15 | Hope Alliance Women FORE Women Pre-Tour Party. “Safe at Home,” hosted by Ruth and Nolan Ryan, golf, dinner & drinks, grab bags, auction, hopealliance.tx.org 16 | Hope Alliance Women FORE Women, Women’s Golf Tournament. 7:30am registration and 9am start, Cimarron Hills Golf Course, sponsorships available, hopealliance.tx.org
Project. Stroll the square and visit the Georgetown Public Library to enjoy the banners and stop by the bookstore for complimentary wine and appetizers. 22 | Pink Heals 5K. 8am start, Main and 9th, registration 6:45am or on the 21st from 10-7pm at Run Tex Georgetown. 23 | Mallets and Merlot Polo Match. Presented by R.O.C.K.(Ride on Center for Kids). 2pm-4pm, Schwertner Ranch Events Center, After dinner party 4-6pm, Featuring the GTO’s, tickets 930-7625, rockride.org 23 | Art for Animals. Presented by Georgetown Animal Shelter. 2-5pm, San Gabriel Park, 455 E. Morrow, music, coffee & Desserts, auctions, art, giveaways, 512-930-3527. 23 | Yakov Kasman. Silver Medalist in the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, in Recital. Presented by Georgetown Symphony Society. Klett Center for the Performing Arts, 4 p.m., Adults $25/$20; students $5. 864-9591. www.gsstx.org
23 | USA Dance. Free professional dance lesson will be given at our dance, 7-10:00pm. Visit us at www.usadancegeorgetowntexas. org. Email WC.USADance@yahoo. com for monthly newsletters and information. 25 | Pink Heals Tour. To raise awareness and money for women affected by cancer. Parade at 5:30pm, followed by presentation and music, sponsored by Georgetown Fire Dept and surrounding area fire depts. 29 | Tom McDermott book signing. storytelling and musical concert, Hill Country Bookstore, free. A family event of music, stories, humor, participation and some dozen or so musical instruments. www. hillcountry bookstore.com or contact sarah@squarebookstore.com for more info. 31 | Harvest Festival. Calvary Chapel Georgetown. 6-9pm. 3400 Shell Road. Free food, pony rides, dunk tank, game booths and activities-and LOTS of candy for the kids! For more info, please call 512-868-8892.
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18 | Books for Texans. 7-8pm, Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin, williamsonmuseum.org
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21-22 | Father-Son Coastal Kayaking and Fishing Trip. Depart 6pm on Fri for Aransas Pass, $110 per person includes lodging, meals, gear (ages 12 and up) adventure.georgetown. org
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22 | Malford Milligan. Soul, blues & rock at The Beacon, under the stars concert, doors open 6:30, concert @ 8pm, $25, 658-7737 for tickets and location. 22 | Pets in Pink, Pink Heals Tour Parade & Contest. 9am registration, 10am start, Courthouse on 8th St, pink@georgetown.org 22 | Artist Reception. Hill Country Bookstore, 3-5pm, free. As part of celebrating October, the month of arts, there will be an artist reception to honor the 55 artists represented on the banners for the 2011 Banner
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