Georgetown View Magazine/ August 2015 by Georgetown View

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contents F E AT U R E S PEYTON’S LEGACY | 34 A mom makes sure her son’s belief in acts of kindness lives on

PROTECTING THE PRESIDENT | 46 Police Chief Wayne Nero recalls his job at Camp David

LIFE IN THE SADDLE | 58 One man’s road to the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame

BE THE STANDARD | 66 The Public Safety Operations and Training Center sets the bar high for excellence

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Warning: Read this issue with a box of tissues at hand. That’s because when you get to our feature article “Peyton’s Legacy,” by Mikaela Cain, you might cry. You might also get mad. And, hopefully, you might take action. The news of middle school student Peyton James’s suicide after being bullied rocked Georgetown last fall, but his mother, Jacki James, found a mission in her loss: Kindness Matters. She describes for Mikaela how she pulled herself together to start a movement that she hopes will get people everywhere—not just in Georgetown—talking about bullying and how to stop it. One quality that children need to withstand bullying is confidence, and to learn confidence kids need models. Such models can be found in some of our other stories this month. Police Chief Wayne Nero knew from childhood that he wanted to be a police officer; read about how his determination landed him at Camp David. Small-town cowboy Keith Chapman dreamed of being a rodeo star—now he’s in the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame. How can you help a child gain confidence? It doesn’t take much. Become a mentor, volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club, donate clothing and toiletries to The Locker. Take part in events like Operation School Bell, put on by the Assistance League of Georgetown, or Fill the Bus, organized by the Georgetown Junior Forum—these events make it possible for kids to have the supplies and clothing they need so they don’t have to worry about “not fitting in.” Read about all of these options in this issue. At the very least, be kind. Because, really, kindness matters.

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Under One Roof The Georgetown Boys & Girls Club will soon move into the old Carver Elementary School. Previously, the organization operated at two sites, Park Lane and Stonehaven, assisting children from across the city. Operating the two sites proved difficult for the staff because many of their programming efforts are collaborative. For example, only Park Lane had a functional kitchen, so staff had to transport dinners four miles from Park Lane to Stonehaven. “By coming under one roof again, we feel we will be able not only to serve the same children, if not more, but also to offer a higher quality program in a larger, more modern facility,” explains branch director Daniel Anstee. The Georgetown Boys & Girls Club provides afterschool care for only $10 a year per child, enabling families who cannot afford a babysitter after school to place their children in a safe, positive environment. Last year, the Boys & Girls Club enrolled 844 children. At the new location, the Boys & Girls Club will have access to the cafeteria and kitchen, gym, classrooms, offices, library, and conference rooms. For the first time in the club’s history, staff can separate elementary and high school students during homework time. “Children, parents, and staff will benefit from this move,” Daniel says. “I believe it’s a win-win situation for all parties.” – Mikaela Cain

Sign up kids (ages 6–17) for the Boys & Girls Club Afterschool Program for 2015–2016 at http://bgcgeorgetown.org/join2/. Free memberships are offered to families of active duty military parents and to families receiving assistance from the Georgetown Housing Authority.

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Support the Boys & Girls Club with these fundraisers: “Taste of Georgetown” September 11, 6:00 p.m. Georgetown Community Center Local restaurants will serve hors d’oeuvres, and auction items will be available for purchase.

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Hands-On Science with Girlstart Holding up pictures of birds slicked with thick, shiny oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill on the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, Girlstart employee Lorin Froetschel, a Southwestern University graduate, asked the group of fourth and fifth grade girls, “What if it was your job to clean up the spill? How would you get the oil off?” Helping girls connect bookwork to real-world problems is one of the goals of Girlstart, the Austin-based nonprofit dedicated since 1997 to empowering girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Current executive director Tamara Hudgins, a Georgetown resident, brought the afterschool program to GISD schools in 2010. Girlstart lessons are designed to make girls aware of career options in STEM fields while providing hands-on learning that complements their classroom work. Data indicates that girls in Girlstart afterschool programs are passing their STAAR tests at a 27 percent higher rate than their classmates.

Girlstart programs currently take place at Mitchell, Cooper, Williams, Pickett, and McCoy elementary schools. Learn more about Girlstart programs and camps at www.girlstart. org/. Girlstart is hiring more women like Lorin to work with the students in the program. If you’re interested in learning more about working part-time for Girlstart, go to www. girlstart.org/stemcrew.

After gathering the girls’ ideas about how to clean the birds, Lorin mixed cooking oil and cocoa powder to simulate oil and handed the girls feathers. “OK,” she said. “Let’s try your ideas to get the oil off of these feathers.” The clumpy brown “oil” stuck to the feathers as the girls tried scraping it off with a cotton ball and dunking it in water. Lorin explained that environmentalists used soap to clean the birds. She pulled out some dish soap and let the girls scrub and then rinse the feathers. The girls erupted with excitement when the feathers emerged from the water free of residue. The oil spill simulation became Lorin’s favorite Girlstart activity— winning out over designing video games, developing new toys, producing commercials, and creating sound-proof boxes—because the girls understood that their efforts really could made a difference. “For them to actually see it work and say, ‘I did that’—that made it special for me.” – Mikaela Cain

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Her Old House

Local realtor restores a grand house to its former glory When Georgetown realtor Clare Easley purchased the two-story Victorian house at 912 Forest Street in 1985, her original plan was to renovate it and use it as a rental property. Almost 30 years later, Clare is still living in the house. The house was built in 1896 for John Foster, one of Georgetown’s first doctors, by the Griffith Lumber Company, which was headquartered just a few blocks from the house. Like many other houses built during this time, the Foster house fea 18

tures high ceilings, intricately carved woodwork, wrap-around porches, several fireplaces, and two elaborate brick chimneys, one of which is marked “1896” in recognition of the year it was built. Dr. Foster died in 1910, but the house remained in the family until the 1940s. When Clare bought the house, it had been converted into a duplex. She found changes had been made to many of the original features. Tin covered the original wood siding, and linoleum obscured the wood floors. Ceilings had been lowered, and the interior walls were hidden behind paneling. Clare believed that the house had such good bones, though, that it was worth buying. She had grown up in a Victorian farmhouse east of Georgetown built in the same period. Clare remodeled the house as a single-family residence, restoring it to its original grandeur. She removed

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an outside staircase that had been added, as well as the tin siding. Contractors used pieces from a side wall to patch the places where the original wood siding had rotted. Clare worked with a decorator who suggested repainting the house a coral color, and they later discovered that the shade they chose is very close to the house’s original paint. Inside, Clare added bathrooms upstairs and downstairs and converted what had been a porch into a master bath. She exposed the original floors, walls, and ceilings and then furnished the house with family antiques. Clare ran a bed and breakfast out of the house for many years. She recalls the year the Foster family rented the whole house for a family reunion. “They were delighted to see how it had been restored,” she says. – Ellen Davis

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Help the Georgetown Area Junior Forum Fill the Bus

“The Fill the Bus campaign is a great example of how our Georgetown community comes together to support the needs of every student in GISD. Our district’s mission is to inspire and empower every learner to lead, grow, and serve, and the Georgetown Area Junior Forum exemplifies the very characteristics we strive to instill in all of our students. I value the partnership with the Junior Forum and appreciate their desire and their efforts to positively impact our students.”

School bells will soon beckon students back into classrooms, and many families are already shopping for backpacks and school supplies. Sadly, however, some Georgetown families can’t afford to purchase even the most basic supplies for the first day of school. Last year, Georgetown Independent School District enrollment reached 10,651, with 44.16% of students classified as economically disadvantaged, a term used for students who qualify for free and/or reduced lunch. The reality is that 4,703 students are in need of assistance in obtaining school supplies. That’s where the Georgetown Area Junior Forum’s Fill the Bus campaign comes in. Last year, the group collected more than 12,000 school supply items valued – Dr. Fred Brent, at $18,000, plus $4,000 in cash, from community members. The campaign usuGeorgetown ISD Superintendent ally takes place at Walmart during tax-free weekend in August. GAJF members simply hand customers a list of the most needed school supplies as they enter the store and ask that they consider a purchase. Collected school supplies are sorted at a GISD location, then distributed to each of the eighAbout the Georgetown Area Junior Forum: teen campuses during the first few days of school. One hundred percent “The Georgetown Area Junior Forum (GAJF) is of the $100,000 of school supplies and cash collected by the GAJF over a nonprofit organization of women who share the past four years of Fill the Bus has gone directly to the students who the common goal of improving the lives of need it the most. others in the community through service and The 8th Annual Fill the Bus campaign will be held August 7th philanthropy while developing friendships.” through 9th from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. at Walmart, as well as at a Go to www.gajf.org to learn more about the second donation site at Wolf Ranch. Georgetown Area Junior Forum. – Karen Lange

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FFA: Not Just for Farmers Today’s National FFA Organization members aren’t only future farmers. They’re future scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, veterinarians, and leaders in the community. They’re young men and women. Jackie Doss, East View High School’s FFA president, puts it like this: “You experience things that are bigger and outside of your school. We learn things that will carry you through life, like community service, self-confidence, and speaking up for yourself.” Originally called Future Farmers of America, the organization began in 1928, during a time when many sons of farmers were slowly becoming disenchanted with the family business. The organization sought to give boys opportunities to learn leadership and,

in turn, to be proud of their heritage. Today, the National FFA Organization has members in high schools throughout the United States. Members discover, through learning, leadership, and personal growth, who they want to be. The organization gives students a leg up, preparing them for careers in many aspects of the agriculture industry. Lauren Hairston, East View’s Animal Science teacher, is one of the chapter’s FFA advisors. “Just as in sports,” she explains, “we have FFA competitions where students advance to the state and national levels—competitions such as prepared speaking, skills demonstrations, veterinary tech skills, and livestock judging.” Jackie adds, “Our competitions are at colleges. You’re not only

learning what you want to do, but you’re visiting a college that actually teaches those things.” East View’s young FFA chapter began in 2012, with fundraisers, campus projects, and community involvement. Members’ goal is to raise money to build their own barn for supplemental learning and student projects. For now, Georgetown High School shares what space is available in its barn. “One of the stereotypes we’re trying to overcome is that you do not have to be raising animals to be in FFA. A lot of FFA is about leadership, public speaking, and agriculturerelated skills. Come to a meeting and see,” Lauren says. – Carol Hutchison

Did You Know? In 1935, the New Farmers of America was born. This organization, formed in Tuskegee, Alabama, sought to interest African-American boys in agriculture. At that time, the NFA emblem was identical to that of the Future Farmers of America, except that it featured a cotton boll in place of an ear of corn. In 1965, the two groups merged to become simply the Future Farmers of America. In 1969, girls were allowed to officially join the FFA. Currently, girls comprise more than 45 percent of FFA membership. 22

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classroom behavior, increases their interest in school, and improves their relationships with adults and peers,” says LeAnn Powers, chief professional officer of United Way of Williamson County. Indeed, according to a study conducted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, children with mentors are • 52% less likely to skip school • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs • 37% less likely to skip a class Because of the profound difference mentoring can make in the lives of children, United Way works collaboratively with 12 Williamson County school districts to help raise awareness and attract more mentors. Their efforts are paying off. During the 2014–2015 school year, approximately 1,060 mentees and 960 mentors were enrolled in the GISD mentorship program alone—more mentees than mentors because some people mentor multiple students. “Our program is one of the largest around,” says Laura Antoine, director of the GISD mentorship program. “We’re fortunate. Georgetown is unique in that we have a large number of committed and caring

individuals who are able to volunteer as mentors. We have retired people, entrepreneurs, stay-at-home parents, Southwestern University students, and several local businesses, congregations, and neighborhood homeowners associations that have generously ‘mentor adopted’ Georgetown schools because they want to help our youth.” Also contributing to the success of Georgetown’s mentorship program is the frequent encouragement and support given to mentors. “One of our mentors’ and mentees’ favorite things that we do each year is our annual Mentor Movie Night,” says Laura. “It’s a fun-filled night where mentors and mentees can watch a movie on the big screen together while they’re treated to popcorn, hotdogs, and drinks.” Since the mentor/mentee relationship is typically confined to GISD school property, the night out together gives mentors and their mentees a special opportunity to step into a more relaxed setting, laugh together, and build their relationships. “The seeds you leave behind as a mentor, they grow on forever,” says Laura. “The impact you can have on children is not just this year, this month, this week. It has a profound impact that can last a lifetime.” – Rachel Brownlow Lund

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A courageous mother grieves and honors her son by promoting kindness By Mikaela Cain Photos by Shelley Montgomery

A red-haired ten-year-old boy with a wide smile walked next to his mother’s shopping cart. Nearby, a little child wearing a Spiderman t-shirt pestered his dad for a toy, eventually throwing a fit. The father yelled, “Shut the f—— up. Stop that f ——ing crying or you’ll get a spanking right here in the store.” Other adults in the aisle exchanged apprehensive glances before quickly looking away. But the red-haired boy did not look away. “Mom, I’m going to say something to him,” he said. “Peyton, no,” his mom said, concerned. “You need to stay out of it.” But as they left the aisle, Peyton mumbled, “I need to go back…” Jacki James watched as her thin, short son walked up to the yelling man and said, “It would probably be more helpful if you weren’t yelling at your kid.” Jacki held her breath. The man stopped and looked at Peyton. Without saying a word, he grabbed his child’s hand and stormed away. Jacki and Peyton argued briefly afterward. She told him not to be the “police officer of the world,” but he asked: “Why not? What if he hurts his son?” Jacki was still a little concerned but hugged Peyton anyway. “I love how sweet you are,” she said. Jacki had no inkling, however, that her son’s sense of justice would someday lead her, in his place, to start a nonprofit to encourage others to be kind in their words and actions.

FIFTH GRADE Peyton missed two days of school because of an ear infection. When he returned to school, a boy came up behind Peyton, cupped his hand, and slapped it over Peyton’s ear. Because Peyton’s eardrum was already inflamed, the blow ruptured it, and he cried out in pain. “Fag,” the boy teased Peyton. When Jacki arrived later, her son’s ear was bleeding. This boy had repeatedly thrown rocks at Peyton, tripped him on stairs, and called him names like “loser,” “short s——,” and “weirdo.” Jacki wanted the school to move the boy to another class, but the school didn’t respond. Only after Peyton’s stepmother, an attorney in Houston, wrote a letter to the superintendent and principal was the boy moved to another class. But other classmates still picked on Peyton. He had freckles, he was smart, he wore glasses, and he didn’t like sports—he didn’t fit some kids’ understanding of “normal.” He had only one friend at the school, and they bonded over a mutual love of anime and Dr. Who. The next year, Peyton changed schools. Jacki hoped that the fresh start would improve his school experience. But the bullying continued.

EIGHTH GRADE—OCTOBER 2014 “How was school today?” Jacki asked 13-year-old Peyton on the drive home from his middle school on October 8th, 2014.

Peyton slowly listed the day’s activities: English, math, went to the principal’s office, gym… “Wait, stop,” his mom interrupted. “Why did you go to the principal’s office?” Peyton told Jacki that the day before a boy had laughed at him for believing in God. His principal tried to help but couldn’t identify the boy. Peyton felt let down because he didn’t get the help he wanted. The ride home was tense. “Peyton, can you take the trash out?” Jacki asked, picking up the mail before they walked in. He did. Jacki heard the door to his room close as she looked through the mail. Everything was quiet. Twenty minutes passed. Jacki walked to Peyton’s door. Did he need a minute to brood? Did he need space? It was so quiet. She knocked. “Peyton?” No reply. She opened the door. Peyton was hanging from his ceiling fan. Was this a joke? What in the world was going on? He didn’t move. Frantic, Jacki pulled him down. As she stared at Peyton’s still face and blue lips, she knew her CPR training wasn’t enough. Fifteen minutes after a panicked call to 911, the house was flooded with lights and yelling and movement. Paramedics revived Peyton enough to hear his heartbeat and rushed him to the hospital. 

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His coma lasted five days before he was pronounced brain dead. Jacki and Peyton’s father, David, took him off life support on October 13th. His organs were donated; he saved six lives as he left this world.

AFTERMATH—AND AN IDEA Jacki sat with her sister, Janet Newton, in Janet’s kitchen after Peyton’s funeral on October 19th. She’d just heard about Peyton’s friend from his former middle school. In the chaos and grief that followed Peyton’s tragedy, no one remembered to reach out to the little girl, who heard rumors that Peyton had committed suicide and asked a teacher about it. The boy who had ruptured Peyton’s eardrum overheard them and said, “I’m not surprised. That boy was a freak.” The girl punched the boy in the stomach. Jacki and Janet thought about the boy who’d been so persistently mean. “You know,” Jacki said, “he probably doesn’t know any better. He probably doesn’t know how to act—how to be nice to someone. He needs to be given an alternative behavior option.”  36

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Janet had a bumper sticker on her refrigerator that read Kindness Matters. “That’s it,” Jacki said. “People need to know that kindness matters.” Soon after, Jacki started a Facebook page, using a striking image of Peyton as the profile picture, called “Kindness Matters” to help her friends and family keep up with how she was doing.

NEW PURPOSE: FEBRUARY 2015 Jacki rolled over on a chilly morning last February, pulling the comforter over her head. Her alarm buzzed. She needed to get up if she was going to make it on time to East View High School, where she teaches English. But the pain of missing Peyton was so strong—she didn’t think she could get out of bed. She remembered the box of bright orange “Kindness Matters” t-shirts in her room. She’d promised to deliver them to colleagues at school. Jacki had made t-shirts for her department members at first. But whenever Jacki wore one, at a “No Place for Hate” rally or in pictures on the Facebook page, people asked where they could buy one. The t-shirt’s 

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popularity surprised Jacki, just as the popularity of her Facebook page, where she posted daily kindness challenges, had. It had gained 18,000 likes from people all over the world in under five months. She had mailed out 7,000 “Kindness Matters” rubber bracelets and 700 t-shirts. The bracelets went to every state and six countries—reminding people everywhere to choose kindness. Each package included a business card with Peyton’s picture. It would have made Peyton happy to be so popular. He wanted to be a YouTube star and had created a YouTube channel and posted one shaky video, taken with a cell phone camera. Jacki looked at the box of t-shirts. She pulled herself out of bed. “If I stay under these covers, no one will remember him,” she told herself, smiling at the idea that she was helping Peyton become something he

always wanted to be—a “sensation.”

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Jacki receives Facebook messages frequently from parents of children who are bullied. They ask for advice and thank her for being vocal about Peyton’s story. One parent reached out to Jacki for help when her daughter was bullied. Jacki asked the girl, “What do you think you should do now? Peyton always wanted us to be kind.” “That’s what I’m trying to do,” the young girl said. “I’m praying for the girls who bullied me.”

Find more resources on the problem of bullying at these sites: Kindness Matters: http://kindness-matters.org Madeline’s Place: http://www.thesandboxatmadelinesplace.com No Place for Hate: http://austin.adl.org/noplaceforhate 40

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Jacki has also been invited to share Peyton’s story and promote Kindness Matters at ten schools in Williamson County and one in Flower Mound, near Dallas. She and Peyton’s dad started a scholarship at the Texas A&M Department of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the program that Peyton hoped to attend, in their son’s memory. Jacki continues to post kindness challenges at kindness-matters.org, as well as on the Kindness Matters Facebook Page. She says that people tell her on the Facebook page that the Kindness Matters campaign is changing their lives and that they’re talking to their children about kindness. “That,” says Jacki, “is the legacy Peyton’s leaving behind.” 

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Police Chief Wayne Nero on lessons he learned at Camp David By Tiffany R. White Photos by David Valdez

There aren’t many people who’ve gotten a plateful of cookies from the First Lady and knocked the president of the United States to the ground, but Police Chief Wayne Nero has done both. The circumstances that led to both events not only mark Wayne as one of a few select Marines. They also helped shape his philosophy as a police chief.

PART OF THE .7% Growing up outside of Chicago, Wayne always knew his path in life. “Ever since I could remember, there were two things I wanted to do: serve my country as a Marine and be a cop,” he says. At eighteen, with the ink still wet on his high school diploma, Wayne enlisted in the Marines. During basic training, Wayne’s instructors noticed something about him they only see in .7% of Marines. Beyond the steely determination and heart of service required of a Marine, Wayne demonstrated the leadership, intelligence, and focus to be selected for Presidential Support. The B Billet assignment encompasses Marines

who serve at the White House and at Camp David and who accompany the National Security Council. Wayne was assigned to Camp David—but not just then. In February 1990, after completing combat training and two months in the school of infantry, Wayne arrived in Washington, D.C., to wait for his security clearance. And wait. And wait. As they do for anyone in Presidential Support, the FBI dug deep into Wayne’s background, looking for incidents, impressions, or irregularities that would disqualify a Marine from serving at Camp David. The background check went back twenty years—impressive, considering Wayne was still a teenager. “Literally, [the FBI] goes back and speaks to T-ball coaches and grade school teachers. People called my family thinking I was an ax murderer—the FBI’s asking about me, and they don’t tell what it’s in reference to,” Wayne explains. Wayne was given the “all clear” in November 1990. He packed his

gear and drove sixty-six miles north toward Camp David and his future.

CAMP DAVID Nestled in Catoctin Mountain Park, the Naval Support Facility Thurmont, or Camp David, was built in the 1930s as a retreat for government agents and their families. In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt converted it into a presidential retreat. Rustic cabins, a skeet range, bowling alley, bar, pool, and a gym designed by Arnold Schwarzenegger are just some of Camp David’s amenities. For the classified numbers of Marines, Navy Seabees, Army and Air Force personnel who guard, maintain, and run communications within Camp David’s two-mile perimeter, it’s an around-the-clock job. “At any given time, there are a number of places where they can relocate the president under exigent circumstances,” Wayne explains. “Other than the White House, Camp David was, at that time, one of a few places secured twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and that 

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required very few advanced security measures prior to a visit.” Wayne’s time at Camp David wasn’t all work. During his three years, he got a behind-the-scenes look at President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush.

THE STORIES HE COULD TELL… “You have an idea of the presidency and this position of power. And when you get up there, you see that they’re just people,” says Wayne. Wayne was patrolling the perimeter one night when the Bushes drove up in a golf cart and handed him a plateful of cookies. “Barbara Bush was very personable. She would always bring us stuff at all the different posts. She’d ask, ‘How’s your girlfriend doing?’” The president, a decorated naval 48

pilot, was highly competitive. During his presidency, Bush instituted an annual Wallyball tournament at Camp David. Wallyball is volleyball played on a racquetball court, utilizing the walls as a playing surface. It’s also a Bush family tradition. One December, Wayne was on the Marines’ Wallyball team. They were set to play the Bushes. It was understood that the president’s team would win. But the president was having none of that. “He stops the game and explains to us that he’s competitive—it was hilarious—and that basically we were sandbagging him. The president said, ‘I don’t care what anybody told y’all. I’ve just watched y’all play, and you’re not playing as hard as you can play,’” Wayne remembers. Two plays later, Wayne spiked a

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ball off the wall, and it hit the president in the face and knocked him “square to the ground.” Wayne’s life flashed before his eyes—there went his career. George W. Bush 

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unleashed a verbal barrage on Wayne, but the president shook it off and the game continued. In the end, the Bushes beat the Marines. But did the Marines let them win? Wayne smiles a bit. “Of course not— we got beat down fair and square. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.”

LESSONS FOR THE CHIEF Stories weren’t the only souvenirs Wayne took with him when he said

goodbye to Camp David in 1993 and headed into law enforcement. “I think I got a unique experience being [at Camp David] surrounded by a lot of great people, and [I] learned a lot of valuable lessons. The leadership lessons I learned in those four years of service have carried me to where I am today,” Wayne explains. Collaboration. Maintaining security at Camp David involved state, federal, and military personnel working together as a unit. Wayne often worked with different agencies simultaneously. “When you’re put in those positions, especially with this type of mission that’s so critical, you have to learn to work with people and through people to make decisions and get things done,” Wayne says. Scholar, Statesman, Warrior. Wayne wears this motto on a wristband and made it a department-wide motto when he became police chief. It

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encompasses key characteristics he found among the .7%. “You’ve got to be a scholar—to be knowledgeable and know your job, role, and responsibilities. The statesman deals with people effectively—that’s leadership,” Wayne explains. “Being a warrior means that sometimes none of that works out and there’s just evil in this world that needs to be dealt with. You have to have a skill set to deal with that, and it’s of equal importance.” Wayne left Camp David with a wealth of knowledge and only one regret. Upon finishing Presidential Support duty, Marines were invited to Washington, D.C., to have a picture with the president in the Oval Office. But right before Wayne left, the Gulf War caused the suspension of the practice. “After three years of being there, that was heartbreaking,” Wayne remembers. He flashes a smile. “I personally think it was just a vendetta because I knocked [President Bush] down in Wallyball and he was trying to get even.” 

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The people packed into the stands at the Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo fell quiet as the announcer broadcast the next bronc rider’s name and hometown. As the cowboy nodded, the chute gate flew open and the saddle bronc horse reared, lunging forward. The horse’s front hooves slammed the ground hard, his back legs kicking wildly. Sitting tall in the saddle, the cowboy gripped a long, braided rein with one hand and balanced himself with his boots deep in the stirrups. The rank bronc attempted to throw the rider off with a fast rocking motion. Eight seconds later, the buzzer sounded, and the crowd cheered as the smiling cowboy waved his hat. In the crowd that night, an awestruck eight-year-old cowboy watched with wide eyes. Keith Chapman loved everything about the annual 4th of July Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo in Stamford, Texas— the parade, the old ranchers telling cowboy stories, the gospel singing— everything. “Wow,” he thought. “I’m going to do that, someday.” Keith grew up in Haskell, Texas,

playing sports and working on the ranch with his brothers and sister. His love of sports fueled his thirtyyear rodeo career and brought him success beyond what he could imagine as a kid watching the cowboys.

FOOTBALL AND RODEO Keith wanted to rodeo as a kid, but he never had time. “In high school we played sports—we had to, since there were hardly enough boys in our small town to make a team. I’ve been better at some than others, but whatever the organized sport, I like it,” Keith says with a smile and a slow Texas accent. In college, as head yell leader at Texas A&M in 1970–1971, Keith practiced with the football team under Coach Gene Stallings during August two-a-days, as was Aggie tradition. “My real dream was to become a professional football player, but I was 5 foot 6 and weighed 145!” Keith says. “But I had some speed and ability. Practicing with the team was the next best thing and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” While Keith was in college, his

younger brother, Terry, had started to rodeo. Watching Terry ride broncs sparked the same feelings Keith had watching rodeo as a kid. In November 1971 Keith attended the four-day Larry Mahan Rodeo School to learn saddle bronc riding from the best. By 1971, Mahan had already won five consecutive allaround rodeo world championships. Mahan explained the basics to the group of new saddle bronc riders and then allowed riders to test their skills on real bucking horses. “You have to get that timing and pick up the feel of that bronc and your saddle. It’s hard to do,” Keith explains. While at Mahan’s school, Keith got on sixteen broncs but stayed on just two. Remembering Mahan’s advice and building on what he’d learned, Keith joined the Texas A&M Rodeo Team and qualified for the College National Finals in 1972–73 during graduate school.

PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOY From Keith’s home base in Georgetown, he traveled for work for the Livestock Marketing Association 

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but also found time for the rodeo circuit. “Instead of sitting in a hotel room at night, I’d go ride broncs. I kept my saddle in the trunk of my car,” Keith says with a grin. Keith soon earned his Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) card after winning $1,000 riding saddle broncs at rodeos. He traveled and competed in rodeos, sometimes winning, and sometimes getting bucked off, but mostly enjoying friendships he’d made over the years. “I love the people around rodeo,” Keith says. “You compete against them, but it’s always good to see them.” The annual Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo lingered in the back of Keith’s mind, but the PRCA prohibited their pros from competing in rodeos sponsored by other associations. “Once you were dubbed a professional rodeo cowboy, you wouldn’t dare do anything to lose that,” Keith explains. The reunion rodeo—the rodeo Keith loved as a child—wasn’t PRCA sponsored, so he couldn’t enter until the rule was lifted. In 1994, Keith finally won the saddle bronc riding at the Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo in Stamford, Texas.

LONGEVITY PAYS OFF Some rodeo cowboys retire when they reach their forties, but that’s when Keith began competing in the National Senior Pro Rodeo Association (NSPRA). He rose to the top, winning two World Championships. “God blessed me with longevity,” he says. “When I won the world championship, I said, ‘Those guys I couldn’t outride? I finally outlasted them!’” To Keith, bronc riding is a rush. “When you’re up there and the horse is bucking and you’re in perfect rhythm—it’s just euphoric and you don’t want it to end. That’s what keeps you coming back,” he says. But Keith’s rodeo career came to an end in February of 2004 when he broke his femur after being bucked off at a rodeo in Buckeye, Arizona. “I was 55. All the other times, when I got well, I was ready to ride again. This time, I realized I wasn’t craving getting on a bronc,” Keith says. In 2012, Keith was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in recognition of his successful thirtyyear rodeo career. “It was a huge honor,” he says. This cowboy lived out his dreams—and then some. 

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Be the Standard Tour of the PSOTC redefines expectations By Tiffany R. White Photos by David Valdez When I think about a typical police station, visions of a surly desk sergeant in the lobby, holding cells, and a “bull pen” packed with desks come to mind. Maybe I’ve watched too many cop shows, but that was my expectation when I headed into the new Public Safety Operations and Training Center located at 3500 DB Wood Road. But even before I went in, the center’s exterior, a modern mixture of stone, metal, and windows stretching along the walls, started chipping away my television-inspired preconceptions. The PSOTC opened this past February and houses the police department and their civilian counterparts as well as fire department administration. Cool, airy openness greeted me as I entered the lobby. White tile floors and a few chairs anchored the lofty 66

two-story ceiling. To the left, friendly VIPs (Volunteer in Police Service) checked me in. I donned my yellow visitor’s badge and set out on a guided tour of the PSOTC. Past the lobby, where fire department administration and police records have their offices, the building spreads out into two main wings. I ventured left through keycardprotected doors to the training wing. Walking past classrooms and offices, I was struck by the modern aesthetic of the break room: a streamlined kitchenette on one wall and floorto-ceiling windows (53 by my count) on the other two. A handful of café tables and chairs completed the picture. Across the lobby was another set of double keycard-protected doors. The moment they opened, my jaw dropped a bit. The tile walkway

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stretched nearly a hundred yards ahead of me, and the soaring red ceiling, with its long rectangular lights, reinforced the sleek, modern lines of the building. Doors along the right wall led to Dispatch, Emergency Operations Center (the hub for significant event coordination in the city), and upper level police “brass.” To the left, open-air stairwells led me down to patrol division, crime scene offices, evidence processing, a welldesigned gym, locker rooms, and a kitchen. No matter where I looked, rooms buzzed with computers, flat-screen TVs, and other techno-gadgets I couldn’t identify. Any lingering images I had about what a police station was flew out one of the Level D Impact Resistant windows (able to withstand 168+ mph winds). Beyond the architecture and the

A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS As one of the nation’s fastest growing cities, Georgetown built the new PSOTC with the present and future in mind. The facility’s modern design and state-of-the-art technology ensure that first responders have a great facility where they can train and build their skills. technology, personal touches like family pictures, personal mementos, awards, and even a few whimsical pictures of donuts adorned the walls and offices of Georgetown’s finest. But I saw one constant everywhere. Beside each door, a placard read, “Be the Standard.” The inspiring quote comes from the department’s vision statement: “To be the standard in law enforcement through leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.” The innovation and commitment to excellence are carried out on the grounds, too. Outside, I viewed a separate tactical building designed for reality-based training using modular rooms to hone officers’ practical skills, ranging from holding dialogues while under stress to deploying advanced tactical skills for situations like hostage rescues.

My tour’s last stop was the driving track. Shaped like an 8, the track, along with a large parking lot, allows a closed environment to practice various scenarios and tactics. But the track isn’t just for driving. Patrol officers’ competitive spirit came out when they created the “Georgetown 800”—a one-lap sprint around the top half of the 8 (one circle is about 800 feet) in full uniform with no warmup. After trekking back to the lobby (I was glad I’d worn comfortable shoes) and returning my visitor’s badge, I came to a conclusion. The modern architecture, up-to-date technology, and people behind the personal touches around the PSOTC changed my expectations of what a police station should be. No more cop-show police departments for me—from now on, the PSOTC is my standard. 

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39 seconds Fastest “Georgetown 800” time, held by Patrol Sergeant Aaron White. The Georgetown 800 is one loop around half of the figure-eight driving track in full uniform with no warm-up. It’s meant to simulate a foot pursuit.

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Short Pitch Shots By Bill Easterly With 30 years experience in golfing, Bill Easterly has spent 17 years as a pro player from the US to Australia, winning the Gulf Coast Invitational twice, and three times on the Sr Circuit. Bill has spent 10 years helping others enjoy the sport. Here, he gives you priceless tips – free – every month – to improve YOUR game.

hen you are faced with a 20 or 30-yard pitch shot, try this move: The main thing to remember is to get the club head swinging and let that move the body – not the other way around. Start with the ball slightly forward and your hands centered in front of you. Play the face a little open, and then, hinge the club upward, going back, (not around your body) with the toe of the club pointing toward the sky.

Coming down, the club should unhinge the same way it went back. You want to FEEL the club swinging down and through. The momentum of the club will pull the body to the finish. What you do want is to get the feeling of a jerky move starting back and then a deceleration coming into the impact area. You need to remember to make a smooth transition and continue this throughout the swing. What I see is a lot of players trying to control the distance by letting their hands develop at the last moment. Remember to make a smooth move back and a smooth move through. 

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Enjoy the sophisticated flavors of Northern Interior Mexican food— fresh from your own kitchen! By James Ramsey Photos by Carol Hutchison

Pan Roasted Pork Chops with a Sweet Green Chile Sauce Ingredients for the sauce: 15 oz. green chiles of your choice, grilled and peeled Juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp butter 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup onion, minced 1 cup honey 1⁄3 cup rice wine vinegar 1½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp chipotle powder 1 tsp fresh orange peel Pinch of white pepper Preparation: 1. Lightly char or grill the peppers and then quickly place them in a large sandwich bag and seal. The steam will make removing the charred skin easier. Allow peppers to rest for about 15 minutes and then open the bag carefully. Take the peppers out of the bag and remove seeds and loose skin. Don’t wash the peppers at this point because that would rinse away their flavorful oils. 2. Sauté garlic and onion in butter until translucent. Add orange peel and sauté for another thirty seconds.

3. Put peppers, sautéed mixture, and remaining ingredients in blender and puree. 4. Remove sauce from blender and keep warm until ready to serve.

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Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 300° F. 2. Lightly dust pork chops with a little sugar and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place butter in oven-safe sauté pan and heat until butter is fully melted and starting to pop. Add pork chops to the pan and sear on both sides until golden brown. Watch closely because the sugar will caramelize quickly. 3. Remove pan from heat, turn off the stove, and carefully deglaze the pan with the sherry. 4. Place pan with chops in oven and roast for about 10 minutes, till chops are cooked to desired doneness. 5. Serve with chili sauce on top.

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Roasted Corn Tamales (makes about 18 tamales) Ingredients for the filling: 1 poblano, seeded and sliced 1 ear corn, shucked and kernels removed 1 sprig rosemary 2 oz. carrots, julienned ¼ cup white onion, sliced Juice of 1 orange 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lime 4 pieces bacon, chopped 1 tsp each salt and pepper 1 tsp sugar

Ingredients for the tamales: 4½ cups masa harina 2 Tbsp flour 1½ cups lard ½ cup chicken broth 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp coriander 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp baking powder Corn husks, soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to making recipe Preparation: 1. Sauté bacon, rosemary, poblano, carrot, and garlic until bacon is cooked and slightly crispy. Deglaze pan with lime and orange juice. Remove pan from heat, take out rosemary sprig, and stir in salt, pepper, and sugar. Set mixture aside. 2. Whip lard and salt together until fluffy. Mix remaining tamale ingredients together into a paste.

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3. Remove husks from water and drain. 4. One at a time, flatten out each husk, with the narrow end facing you, and spread approximately 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto the top 2⁄3 of the husk. Spread about 1 tablespoon of corn and bacon mixture down the middle of the masa. Roll up the corn husk, starting with one of the long sides. Fold the narrow end of the husk onto the rolled tamale and tie closed with a piece of butcher’s twine. 5. Place tamales in a steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for approximately one hour, until masa is firm and holds its shape. Make sure steamer does not run out of water. Serve immediately. Allow any leftovers (still in husks) to cool, uncovered, in the refrigerator.

White Peach Sangria Ingredients: 1 (750-ml) bottle dry white wine ¾ cup peach-flavored vodka 6 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed ¼ cup white sugar 3 oranges, sliced 1 pound white peaches, pitted and sliced 2 limes, halved ¾ cup seedless red grapes, halved ¾ cup seedless green grapes, halved 1 tsp whole coriander ½ bunch cilantro, wrapped and sealed in cheesecloth Preparation: 1. In a large pitcher, combine dry white wine, peach vodka, lemonade concentrate, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add sliced peaches and oranges, lime halves, coriander, wrapped cilantro, and grapes. 2. Refrigerate sangria overnight to allow flavors to blend. Serve over ice, and use a slotted spoon to include sliced fruit with each serving.

Sautéed Green Beans with Squash and Mushrooms Ingredients: 2 pounds green beans, stem ends removed 2 medium yellow squash, sliced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 tsp chili powder ½ tsp ground cumin 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 oz. chorizo, crumbled 1 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 to 5 small white crimini mushrooms, wiped of grit and sliced 2 Tbsp sour cream Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a big pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes. The beans should still be crisp as they will be cooked further in the pan with the chorizo. Drain them and set aside. 2. Heat the oil in a sauté pan, add the garlic and chorizo, and cook until slightly crispy. Remove the chorizo from the pan and set aside. Add the butter to the fat that has rendered from the chorizo and sauté the mushrooms, peppers, and squash until well sautéed. Season with salt, chili powder, cumin, and pepper. 3. Return the chorizo to the pan and add the blanched beans. Finish with the sour cream and bring to a gentle simmer to reduce and thicken the sour cream a little and to allow the flavors to marry. Give the beans a final taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary, before serving.

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