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2019 GEORGETOWN CIT Y ELECTION RESULTS
Left: Rey Rodriguez, Wendy Melendez, Council member Tommy Gonzalez, Shelley Rodocker, Chris and Wendie Graber, and Christine Tomaszewski celebrate election returns at Mesquite Creek Outfitters • Top: Council member Steve Fought (left) greets supporters Betty Schleder and Don Fields • Below: Mike Triggs, Council member-elect for District 3, GISD Trustee Andy Webb, Trustee-elect Elizabeth McFarland.
There was little shakeup in
Georgetown city leadership based on unofficial election results on May 4th. Although voter turnout was less than 10 percent in District 7—just 427 ballots cast—Council Member Tommy Gonzalez was elected to a fourth term. Gonzalez was ahead when early voting results were posted at 7pm, and, while his lead diminished as election day boxes were counted, he won by a margin of 15 votes. Gonzalez said he was out block-walking in the morning and stood at the polls for several hours to thank those who exercised the right and privilege to vote. He later celebrated at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on the Square to show appreciation for close friends and supporters, and said, "Campaigns are hard-fought and at the end of the day all it takes is one more vote than
my opponent, and we can keep on pushing forward. The process matters to me and I am looking forward to getting back to work." County Judge Bill Gravell was on hand as well, a little sunburned from having spent the day encouraging and thanking voters at polls all over Williamson County. "This is amazing; Tommy Gonzalez is an exceptional example of what makes our county amazing. A man who has been successful in Georgetown in business, politically, and he makes our Williamson County a much better place to live, work and raise
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a family. I'm excited for Tommy, and I'm excited for Steve Fought, and for the future of Georgetown." District 4 Council Member Steve Fought was with his team at Mulligans in Sun City to celebrate as well. Fought was also ahead at early voting, and with nearly 25 percent overall turnout, he will be seated for his third term with 66.49 percent of the vote. "We did everything right, and by right I mean correct. I think Joe Reedholm ran a good race and hats off to him. He started kind of late, but he ran a good and honest race and I hope he stays
engaged in the political process. I will salute anyone who steps up to run. I also salute my team and my wife, Gina. I think the challenges of campaigning are often harder on the spouse. I believe my newsletter makes a big difference. We can't underestimate its influence with our neighbors and even people outside of Sun City." Challenger Mike Triggs unseated two-term member John Hesser by 71 votes for City Council District 3. Triggs has a strong background in finance and energy, and hopes to effect open communication on
council business. "I always believed that I would be in the running and I am very happy to have won the seat. There are a couple of issues I dealt with throughout my working career, and I think I can help city council get going in the right direction. I am ready to pitch in and give whatever advice they will take." Triggs celebrated with many friends and team members; "We felt we were largely outspent, so I give credit for a lot of word of mouth support."
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Trustee Scott Stribling won his race unopposed, Andy Webb will serve a third term for Georgetown ISD with a 51.6 to 48.40 win margin. Webb, who is vacationing in Iceland with his family said, "I am just happy the campaign is over and ready to get back to work. It’s a very cool job and an honor to serve." Elizabeth McFarland was pleased to have won the open seat at Place 2 in
a 72 percent landslide. "I am excited to serve and am encouraged by the outreach and inquiries I've received on social media. I'm looking forward to being on the Board and am eager to get to work." Mayor Dale Ross says he is pleased to see more people availing themselves of the electoral process for city leadership. "It's a good sign when people recognize local elections have much more impact in our daily lives than those on the national level. But today the people have spoken how we can continue doing the business of the people. Congratulations to those who were brave enough to put their names on the ballot, and congratulations to those who won those races. I look forward to working with Mr. Triggs; his first council meeting will be May 14."
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Congressman John Carter (TX-31) presented the winners of the 2019 Outstanding Students in Career and Technical Education Award April 6. There were 36 students nominated, the most in the program’s history, and ten were chosen to receive the award. “I’m proud to announce the ten winners of the 2019 Outstanding Students in Career and Technical Education Award. These students are shining examples within their respective CTE programs.” Congressman Carter said. “The winners come from a variety of programs ranging from automotive, to medical tech, to graphic design. Central Texas is a leader in career and technical education programs that open doors for students, and I look forward to celebrating these students’ success at the award ceremony this weekend.” Local winners include Breanne Bailey, Florence High School; Kristen Cratty, Georgetown High School; Mary Iliukevich, Round Rock High School; and Erin Arias, Leander High School.
2-Day Watering Schedule
City Council approved the first reading of amendments to two ordinances related to water conservation April 9. Changes update the requirements ordinance to make the current two-day watering schedule for irrigation systems and hoseend sprinklers the permanent watering schedule.
Address ends in: 1, 5, 9 water on Tues and/or Fri; ends in 2, 4, 6, 8 water on Wed. and/or Sat.; ends in 0, 3, 7 water Thu. and/or Sun. The two-day schedule spreads watering over six days each week to balance demand on the water system. Irrigation is not permitted on Mondays; reserved for recovery and maintenance. Watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler should not be done between 12-7pm each day. Watering with hoseend sprinklers must comply with the new schedule. Use of a hand-held hose or bucket can be any day and at any time. Other outdoor water uses such as vehicle washing or filling a swimming pool can be done any day at any time. Violations of the irrigation schedule may result in fines.
Drought Contingency
A second ordinance change updated the city’s Drought Contingency Plan to reflect new triggers for additional watering restrictions based on drought conditions. The plan calls for mandatory one-day/week watering for all customers when certain triggers are met. Those triggers are tied to the City’s water treatment capacity, the volume of Lake Georgetown and Lake Stillhouse Hollow, and a variety of other factors. Council will hear the second reading at its April 23 meeting.
Rebates
The City is offering three new rebates for customers to improve the efficiency of their irrigation systems. Customers can receive $150 in rebates for each of
Happy 60th Birthday, Mr. Mayor: Dale Ross celebrated at his surprise birthday celebration at Mesquite Creek on the Square (L) with Shelley Rodocker, Vicki Jackimiec and Christine Tomaszewski • (R) Barkley and Lori Wedemeyer, Eric Visser and Tiffany Enos. the following programs: changing their irrigation system from a spray system to a drip system, converting spray nozzles to multistream nozzles, or installing a wi-fi enabled “smart” controller to help irrigation systems run efficiently. Visit gus.georgetown. org/water/rebate for more information.
Wayne Nero. “The men and women of the Georgetown Police Department are engaged with the community, and I’m proud of what they do every day help to keep us safe. Even more important though are the residents of Georgetown. There is a
spirit here of helping each other, of protecting each other, and of taking care of each other. I think that spirit more than anything else makes Georgetown such a safe place to live.” The safest cities rankings are based on FBI
crime statistics, the police officer-to-population ratio in a city, crime trends, and demographic factors. To see the full listing for Texas’s safest cities, go to www.safehome.org/safest-cities/tx.
No. 3 Safest Texas City
In a recent scoring of the safest cities in Texas, Georgetown was ranked #3 for cities above 50,000 population. The ranking by SafeHome.org gave Georgetown an overall safety score of 86.49 on a 100-point scale. The ranking also placed Georgetown at 62 among the safest cities in the U.S., which means that Georgetown is in the top 25th percentile in the U.S. among safe cities. Georgetown is one of only four cities in Texas to make it to the top 100 safest cities on the national level. “Georgetown is a safe city for many reasons,” said Georgetown Police Chief
Members of the public, employees and distinguished guests took part in a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Williamson County Georgetown Annex. Congressman John Carter joined approximately 100 guests for the event, which included the singing of the National Anthem by the EVHS Choir. The official ceremony was followed by tours of the new two-story, 60,000 sq.ft building. The building is the new home of Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Constable Kevin Stofle and Justice of the Peace Evelyn McLean as well as Purchasing, Human Resources, Veterans Services, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. The building also holds multiple meeting and conference rooms and a training/teaching space for AgriLife Extension. The Congressman said, “As Williamson County continues to grow, the Georgetown Annex will serve as a highly functional space to assist our county residents. It’s an exciting addition to our community, and I look forward to watching all of the great work continue in the new facility.” Commissioner Valerie Covey commented, “This is the first time the Precinct 3 officials have been in the same building, and we’re very excited to be just down the hall from each other. But it not just us, we have seven departments that are located here together, and all are working hard every day to service our citizens.”
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Be sure to attend the grand reopening of businesses along Williams Drive 9am-1pm Saturday, May 11 in the parking lot of Lone Star Circle of Care at 2425 Williams Drive. The event is a celebration of the businesses affected by the recent evacuations in and around the intersection of Williams Drive and River Bend in Georgetown. The community is invited to attend this free, family-friendly event to support local businesses as they reopen. The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce is coordinating the event, with assistance from the City of Georgetown and Williamson County. The event is sponsored by Atmos Energy. “This community has proven itself to be incredibly generous and resilient,” Georgetown Chamber of Commerce President Jim Johnson said. “This celebration is a great opportunity for each business to showcase themselves and reopen their doors with strong sales and lots of customers.” The event kicks off at 9am with a cer-
emonial ribbon cutting and remarks from Mayor Dale Ross and Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided throughout the event, including food from Mariachis de Jalisco, the Pit BBQ, Golden Chick, and Hydrate Smoothie & Juice Bar. Information booths will be staffed by representatives from the affected businesses. Live music, a dunk tank, bounce houses, face painting and a City, County, and Atmos Energy vehicle showcase will run throughout the event. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to compete for prizes. More details about the event can be found at GTXBacktoBiz.com.
At the annual meeting of the Texas Library Association last week, Georgetown Public Library Director Eric Lashley was named Librarian of the Year. The award is given to a librarian who has shown extraordinary leadership and service in the library community. The award recognizes Lashley's “innovative approaches to the technological and existential challenges libraries face and developed a dynamic, beloved public library that is a model for others across the state and country.” Mayor Dale Ross honored Lashley with a proclamation and declared April 23 Eric Lashley Librarian of the Year Day. Under Lashley’s leadership, the Georgetown Public Library was awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute for Library and Museum Services, one of the nation’s high-
est honors for libraries. Georgetown is only the second in Texas to win the National Medal. Lashley has served as the library’s director for 18 years. Current programs include a film series, storytime for children, teen events, a bookmobile, music concerts, art displays, a social work outreach position, and summer reading performances and events. Lashley also helped to establish ours as a Family Place Library offering programs and materials to nurture early learning young children. In addition to his work at the library, Lashley helped downtown Georgetown to become a state-designated Cultural District, was instrumental in the creation of the Georgetown Art Center near the downtown Square, and has helped to bring outdoor public art to the library and around the Square.
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JP3 Pilot Programs Helps Drivers • Education over Penalization JP3 Judge Evelyn McLean held
the first Financial Literacy course April 17 at the new Williamson County Annex. Since starting January 1, she said she was surprised at the number of cases for driving without a driver’s license, driving while license invalid, or having no insurance. In 2018, JP3 court had 1,341 cases of driving without a driver’s license and 1,176 cases of driving while the license was invalid. “These people tended to plead guilty, but lacked the resources to pay the fine,” said Judge McLean. “If they continue to drive without a license, there is another ticket and a larger fine. It is a downward spiral from there that gets them further into debt to the court.” Judge McLean looked at ways to help provide financial education, instead of fines, for these types of offenders. She teamed up with Carol Urton of Experian who introduced her to the non-profit Financial Literacy Coalition of Central Texas (FLCCT). The FLCCT offers financial education programs to Central Texans to provide individuals the skills and knowledge to make informed financial decisions at various stages
of their life. The group secured a $32,000 grant from Experian to start the pilot program. “At FLCCT, we serve the underserved,” said Lourdes Zuniga, executive director of FLCCT. “We focus on low-income communities with financial education and coaching, so we put together a course that offered general spending and budget tips along with the legal obligations and penalties for driving without a license or without insurance and the importance and cost of credit.” “Experian has a pool of grant money that can be used for projects with a focus on financial inclusion and serving the underserved in the community. As a part of Experian’s overarching sustainability plan we are focused on four pillars: working with integrity, valuing our people, investing in our communities and unlocking the power of data, so this pilot program was a good fit,” said Carol Urton, Experian’s director of corporate responsibility and sustainability. “As a company we are committed to creating a better tomorrow.” The course is approximately one hour long and is offered once
a month at Williamson County’s Georgetown Annex. First time offenders can plead guilty and choose to take the course instead of paying the fine. There is no charge to the defendant to take the financial literacy course. The class has room for approximately 30 participants. If the defendant cannot take the class on the date offered at the Georgetown Annex, they can complete the course at another location offered by FLCCT. Either way, the course must be completed in 30 days and a completion certificate supplied to the Court. “I want to look for the underlying problem to resolve issues,” said Judge McLean. “Providing education for a mistake is a better service to the community other than just penalizing people.” One of the attendees, Gabriel, attended in hopes of being more
financially stable to afford a home for himself and his son. "I'm going to school to be a paramedic and I just got my first credit card. I'm here because of a ticket but I have a big plan and I appreciated the information about credit scores for payments and my student loans. This is all for the future for me and my son. This has been very helpful."
Top: Capacity class members discuss budget management, cash spending and pros/cons of having and keeping a driver's license. • Inset: Primerica's Derrick McGill spoke on the value and importance of credit score awareness.
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Susan Pope, Jim Twilley and Bruce Elbert
On April 12th, East View
High School hosted an impressive and well-attended presentation for students interested in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The “Space as a Career” program was conceived and organized by former engineer, Jim Twilley, now retired and living in Sun City. Jim came up with the goal of motivating and educating students with general interests in STEM and careers in space specifically. The program began with a previously filmed talk by two experts in the field of satellites and space projects; Susan Pope, Director
of Space Instrumentation at Southwest Research in San Antonio, and Bruce Elbert, CEO of Application Technology Strategy. Following the film, Pope and Elbert were available to answer questions from the approximately 80 students on hand. Questions ranged from “Could a Black Hole migrate towards earth and destroy the planet?” to “Should we be concerned about space debris impacting the earth?” Thankfully, the answer to both questions was a reassuring “No.” As well as answering questions, Bruce Elbert informed the students of the
many options they have to build a career in the space program. Students were intrigued that not all the possibilities are science and math related, but also communications, advertising, and more. Both Susan Pope and Mr. Elbert did an excellent job of relating the newest advances in the field of space pioneering. EVHS Principal Dr. Dave Denny and Associate Principal Dr. Allen Reese; teachers Margarita FloresSicich and Dan Weyant also attended as well as students from GHS and other area high schools.
Long-time General Manager of Utilities Jim Briggs announced his retirement today. After more than three decades with the City of Georgetown, Briggs will step down at the end of September. “Jim is a pillar of Georgetown and in the utility profession,” City Manager David Morgan said. “His tremendous contributions to the city organization and our community are greatly appreciated.” During his career, Georgetown experienced tremendous growth. In 1986, Georgetown had a population of approximately 13,000 people, 6,000 water customers, and 7,000 electric customers. In 2019, Georgetown’s population is estimated to be near 70,000 people, with more than 45,000 water customers and 25,000 electric customers. “I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to grow professionally in such a great community and a great career in Georgetown,” Briggs said. “I honestly didn’t think I’d be here more than a couple years when I started.” “Seeing Georgetown grow from a small, rural community to a thriving, innovative city has been both challenging and rewarding. A long career as a public servant certainly allows you to leave an impression on a community, and for the community to leave an imprint on you.” Briggs was initially hired to help construct the Lake Water Treatment Plant and manage the first significant utility bond projects for the City. Other notable achievements during his career include negotiating the City’s consolidation with the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District, advocating for Georgetown before the Texas Legislature, securing long-term water supply for Georgetown, including helping secure the Stillhouse-Georgetown raw water pipeline and collaborating with Round Rock to in-
terconnect the water systems for increased reliability. Throughout his career Jim has served on various utility planning boards, professional organizations, and trade associations. Currently, he is a board member for the state’s regional water planning group and a long-standing member of Texas Public Power Association board of directors. He was named Citizen of the Year by the Williamson County Sun in 2014, awarded the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Award for Economic Development in 2017, received recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency in 1993 and 1996 for operational excellence, received the Texas Municipal Utility of the Year in 1999, the American Public Power Association National Safety Award in 2000 and the Community Service Award for “A Safe Place” in 2003, and added to TPPA’s Texas State Honor Roll in 2005. Briggs will continue serving the City through September, with a focus on preparing the 2020 budget, as well as overseeing utility planning.
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UFOs are Real No, I haven't lost my
mind. Today I am lamenting the professional curse of caring about semantics and being an English major in an Internet world. To start, I must insist publicly that the title of my column is 100 percent accurate and no one can deny it. Why? Because a UFO is an Unidentified Flying Object. Humans have been seeing UFOs for thousands of years. All of those 20th century photos are authentic U.F.O.s. That said, can we just agree that what we are all really arguing about is whether or not UFOs are extraterrestrial spacecraft? Perhaps they are rogue weather balloons or rabid turkey-vultures, but let's just call a thing what it is and move on. I would also like to point out the irony that when we confirm our first alien spacecraft, it will not be a UFO because we will have identified what it is. Just saying. A friend recently shared this profound thought with me; when you watch a teenager texting 40 words a minute, you have to completely re-think the expression "all thumbs." I agree. I will likely need carpal tunnel surgery on my hands soon because I wasn't raised to type that way. Recent life events have made me realize my mil-
lion-dollar business is just around the corner. I may make stuffed animals from dryer lint, or perhaps I'll open a restaurant that only sells yellow food. Don't worry... I'm just going to put the word "Bridal" in front of every item and jack up all my prices 300 percent. Apparently "bride" is the most expensive thing a person can be in life, except perhaps "college student". Two months ago I bought a cake for 50 people at Walmart for $48. The bridal cake I want starts at $7 per slice. I hope only eight of the guests at the wedding are hungry. I have my television on a lot while I'm working. Right now there is a commercial touting the wonderful benefits of the latest miracle drug. I don't remember anything about it other than the stupid claim that "this has been proven in over seven clinical trials". Now, I can understand if you did more than a million or even more than one hundred, but seriously... more than seven...? You can't just say eight, or ten? I hope you're better at chemistry than statistics. News people aren't much better. I don't know how many times I've heard "More than 34 states have ratified..." Soooo, 35? My other favorite is "do not take [this drug] if you are allergic to [this drug] or any of its ingredients". Really? Also, don't drink poison or cross against the light. Thank you, Captain Obvious. Speaking of obvious, I am really enjoying all the
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PUBLISHER'S CORNER Democratic leaders who are complaining about having undocumented immigrants sent to their sanctuary cities. Umm... if you send them somewhere else, they may later be sent out of the country; then who will be left to vote for you or add to your census numbers so you get another member of congress in your state? And just because I'm in the right mood, here is just a sampling of "The dumbest thing you ever heard" from Twitter... • I have a friend who is Indian; he's from Pakistan. • What kind of animal is Donkey from the movie Shrek? • That movie was terrible. It was so obvious they weren't real dinosaurs. • I don't understand the big deal about pregnant women smoking. Babies can't breathe in their bellies. And, literally, everyone who ever got on the Internet to say "I don’t think doing XXX makes you a bad parent, per se. But my kids are much better off because I don’t do that thing you just said you do.” With that, I tip my hat to every parent of a non-autistic, nonADHD child who gives me the hairy eyeball whenever they see my son carrying around an iPad. Meanwhile, this is my favorite new meme...
Georgetown City Elections vs. The Kentucky Derby Political consultant Larry
Sabato once commented, “Every election is determined by the people who show up.” The recent elections in Georgetown exemplified this statement as two incumbent city councilmen were re-elected, and another was defeated. District 4 Councilman Steve Fought handed Joe Reedholm a resounding defeat, with a landslide 66.49% of the vote to Reedholm’s 33.5%. Councilman Fought says he is looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for the city. Incumbent Tommy Gonzalez also defeated challenger Jaquita Wilson in District 7. Earlier on Election Day Wilson boasted on social media that she
was “about to unseat an incumbent”—a premature prediction since Gonzalez retained the seat with a 51.76% of the vote (to Wilson’s 48.24%). Wilson’s financial report caused some laughter and some contrition on her part for how her campaign continuously modified it. After the final vote count was in, Gonzalez said, “I am pleased to have been elected by the people to continue the great things happening here in Georgetown. I will work hard for my District, as well as for all citizens of Georgetown.” In District 3, incumbent John Hesser was defeated by Michael Triggs, a retired banker who now resides in Sun City. Triggs ran on the platform that he would be able to help the city with the utility situation, calling the utility a distressed asset. Triggs told this newspaper that this would be his first time serving in an elected office, and that he was tied to strong conservative values. The Advocate wishes Mr. Triggs the best as he learns the ins and outs of city government. There were no real surprises in the School Board Trustee races. Incumbent Andy Webb defeated opponent Jennifer Wood in the Place 3 election, capturing 51.60% of the vote to her 48.40%. Elizabeth McFar-
land defeated Brian Ortego for Place 2, gaining 71.94% of the votes to Ortego’s 28.06%. What did we learn from these elections? We learned the woeful state of the electorate as the overall voting percentages were appallingly low. In District 7, out of approximately 6,000 registered voters, only 405 showed up at the polls. This means less than 7 percent of the voters are making decisions that affect everyone. The voter turnout was equally disappointing in the other races as well. If you are unhappy with any of these outcomes, were you part of the 7 percent who voted? If you are happy with the outcomes, you got lucky! Apparently these elections were taken less seriously than the Kentucky Derby. We must teach our children about the importance of voting. Am I the only one who thinks Civics should be required every year from first through twelfth grade? At the close of the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, as Benjamin Franklin left the Independence Hall in Philadelphia, he was asked, “What kind of government have you given us, Dr. Franklin?” He replied, “A republic—if you can keep it.” That seems a bit iffy right about now.
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While Zero Discrimination may sound
like the latest new social justice group, it is actually a conflict-free and fascinating YouTube channel that is all about treasure hunting. Michelle, the creative and wonderful new celebrity who produces and is featured on this channel lives in Round Rock and goes by “Gypsy.” She is a hobbyist turned internet star who uses metal detectors to locate metal on top of and under the ground. “We are not quite treasure hunters but I do believe we are amateur archaeologists in a sense.” Zero discrimination is the term used when a metal detector is set to alert the user to any kind of metal; i.e., the signals do not rule out any type of metal in range so the hunter or “detectorist” doesn’t miss anything. Michelle says "The hobby is kind of a misnomer; we use metal detectors but we are actually metal finders. Nearly everything I dig up is something of historical value, which is why it is there. To me, it is treasure whether it's a old gold coin, flat button, or a lost watch." Michelle puts her skills to use in many ways and activities. Most detectorists spend a lifetime hoping to find that lost gold galleon but she has boxes and trays full of jewelry, coins, and ammunition; some she found on her own property when she took up the hobby. Her friends have even found meteorites and fossils, and other bits and pieces of life gone by. "It started out as an interest and a curiosity and when I found a turquoise ring near my own driveway I was hooked. I quickly disovered it is a hobby that gives back. On my first trip to the beach, I found jewelry and a handful of coins. Now I find remnants of the past, I'm out in the fresh air and getting exercise and it's a thrill any time I find something new." As a child, she enjoyed spending time with her father, whom she says was a 'mad scientist.' He spent time looking for gadgets and parts in junkyards to build new things at home. She learned early on to look down and scan wherever she walked. "I was never really into history before," she says "but I find toys, coins, dishes and other pieces of the puzzle of a lifestyle that connects a particular place to its own
Photo by Miguel/ Garrett Metal Detectors past. It is great to find commonalities with regular people who just happened to live before." Michelle's hobby takes on many forms. She goes on personal hunts in public lands, or secures permission to walk on private property; always with an agreement regarding her finds. Often the owners just let her "go out to play" and she can take what she finds, the owner may want to have a look, just in case, or she turns over everything and just enjoys the thrill of the find and posting her adventures in video form. If an item is of significant value, she will notify appropriate municipalities in case there is a specific interest in preservation. She is often hired, or simply asked to look over a property for curious landowners, or for specific items that have been lost and, over time, she has developed a sense of just where to look. She also hunts playgrounds for lost items or even to pick up things left behind that kids shouldn't
pick up at all. "When I am at the beach there is a point near the water I know I am most likely to find lost rings and watches.
People forget cold water makes their hands and fingers shrink. On land, I have learned, over time, how to recognize an old home site and where to look for items. Depression-era folks were known to bury money so coin jars are not uncommon." She also participates in organized hunts; events during which the lands are "seeded" with buttons, bullets, coins and more, and the detectorists spend a weekend digging in the dirt together. She is proud of the detectorist code to leave a place better and cleaner. "If you are good at it, you should not leave a place unrecognizable. We respect the land the people who lived there before and now. And I'm just as excited to dig up an old horseshoe as silver coins so I'm almost never disappointed on a site." Our local Gypsy has created a great brand in this unique space. She is now sponsored by Garrett metal detectors, is a re-seller of metal detectors at dddetectors. com and is hoping to be invited to hunt the historical places in Georgetown and Williamson County so show us all "What is it? What did it do?" Meanwhile, you can catch her latest episode on YouTube at "Zero Discrimination".
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MAYOR'S UPDATE
Meeting Our Water Needs For the Future
by Mayor Dale Ross
Addressing the need to provide more
water for residents and businesses in our fast-growing region is an important responsibility of the City. We have a three-pronged approach to respond to that demand. First, we have adopted irrigation schedules, water rates, and rebates to encourage smart water use. Second, we have entered into agreements to secure the water we need for the future. Third, we are expanding treatment, storage, and distribution capacity of our system to better serve a growing number of customers. Here is a deeper dive into the steps the City is taking to meet current and future water needs.
Two-day watering schedule
Last month, City Council approved new rules related to outdoor water use. The change, which goes into effect May 8, means that the two-day watering schedule is now the permanent year-round schedule. The schedule for irrigation systems and hose-end sprinklers is based on the last digit of the customer street address. If your house number ends in 1, 5, 9 you may water Tuesday and/or Feriday. Address
ends in 2, 4, 6, 8 water Wednesday and/or Saturday. Address ends in 0, 3, 7 may water Thursday and/or Sunday. This two-day schedule spreads watering over six days each week in order to balance demand on the water system. Irrigation is still not permitted on Monday, which is used as a recovery and maintenance day for the system. Watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler should not be done between the hours of noon to 7 p.m. each day. Using a hand-held hose or bucket, vehicle washing, or filling a swimming pool can be any day and at any time. Violations of the irrigation schedule may result in fines.
61,000 gallons. The higher rates for the biggest water use levels reflect the cost to build plant, storage, and distribution system capacity that is required to meet such demand.
Water supply
The City offers three new rebates for customers encouraging smart water use. Customers can receive up to $150 in rebates for the following programs: changing their irrigation system from a spray system to a drip system, installing a wi-fi enabled “smart” controller to help irrigation systems run more efficiently, and up to $150 in rebate for converting spray nozzles to multi-stream nozzles. Visit gus.georgetown.org/water/rebate for details.
The second strategy for responding to water use is to ensure an adequate supply of raw water. Georgetown’s water supply comes from groundwater wells and surface water in Lake Georgetown and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Water from Stillhouse Hollow Lake is pumped to Lake Georgetown through a pipeline. In addition, the utility has an agreement with the City of Round Rock that allows Georgetown to purchase water exceeding their system needs through a connection between the two cities. We are working on similar agreements with Leander and Liberty Hill to enhance system resilience. The current projection, given population growth, is that these water sources will meet demand through 2042. To extend the City’s current water supply to meet demand through 2053, we need to reduce overall demand by 15 percent. Meeting that goal involves water conservation measures and innovative water management strategies.
Rates
Water system capacity
Rebates
Water rates are tiered so that as water use increases, rates also increase. The monthly rate per thousand gallons is $1.75 for up to 10,000 gallons of water. At 11,000 gallons, the rate increases to $2.40 per thousand gallons. And then $4.00 per thousand at 21,000 gallons, $6.50 per thousand at 41,000 gallons, and $8.50 per thousand at
ture when it is needed so that customers pay for these projects only when they are required to meet demand. Some of the major improvements recently completed include the 2 million gallon Cedar Breaks tank (2017), the 2 million gallon Sun City tank (2019), the 3 million gallon Domel pump station (2018), and the Pastor pump station expansion (2018). Water system improvements currently underway include a 3 million gallon Braun tank on west Highway 29, expansion of the intake structure at the Lake Water Treatment plant, a 30-inch water line along Ronald Reagan Boulevard, and a 24-inch water line on DB Wood Road. In addition, the City is in the design and permitting process to build a new water treatment plant on south shore of Lake Georgetown. These expansions to our water treatment, distribution, and storage system are an important way that the City is working to meet the needs of population growth in our area. We will continue to explore options for new water supply and ways to extend our current supply. Everyone has a role to play to ensure the sensible use of our shared resource and in guaranteeing that we have the water we need for the next generation here in Georgetown.
The third strategy to provide more water for use is to expand water treatment, distribution, and storage capacity. The goal of the water utility is to deliver this infrastruc-
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Brookshire Brothers Grand Opening Brookshire Brothers had a party
April 10th to officially open its Jarrell location. The community has embraced the Lufkin-based grocer since it purchased the former SunFresh Market in November 2018. The store team invited the public to sample its new offerings and classic favorites while celebrating community. At the event, the JHS cheerleaders and band welcomed and entertained the crowd, and they enjoyed a great show of support from the Fire Department and Police Department. Brookshire Brothers gave both organizations $500 to be used for unmet needs that meet their mission. They hope more folks will stop in the store and see the mural they commissioned in the vestibule to reflect the Jarrell community. Sally Alvis, Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations, said, “This is our way of saying we are glad to be here. We are so delighted at the way we have been embraced by the Jarrell commu-
nity, and are pleased to know that our mission will go so far to fulfill the needs of our local customers.” Shoppers sampled their way through the store and registered for prizes all afternoon, and the prize box remained in the store for future additional drawings. Chamber of Commerce and City officials had help from the Jarrell Marching Band to cut the ribbon, officially welcoming Brookshire Brothers to Jarrell and Williamson County. Jarrell’s Mayor Larry Bush joined in the company’s excitement because having a grocery store is pivotal to the area’s long term vision. “We have plans for nearly 7,000 homes and apartments on file, have recently begun an expansion on our Wastewater Treatment Facility to quadruple its capacity, and are working on bringing another 10.5 million gallons of water/day to the city to support the growth. We know Brookshire Brothers can provide the citizens of the area with choices and options that support
the growth and diversity of our population. We’re delighted this employee-owned company wants to grow with us.” Brookshire Brothers brings its signature hot deli and easy eats to the community, as well as certified meat cutters who make specialty cuts for their customers. They take pride in being a company of employee owners who are good people, providing good food, and doing good deeds in the communities they serve. Alvis encourages all customers to become members of their loyalty program to take advantage of special events and flash sales. “About every other week we will have something special to celebrate, but members earn points and savings every day. Coming up, we have a flash sale during the week of May 15th, and there will be a big event May 25-26 to celebrate and prepare for Memorial Day.” Customers can sign up for their Celebrate program online or in the store.
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WHAT JARRELL'S GOT
Expert HVAC at Star Air Barry Cryer, owner of All City Real Estate and, now, Star Air never dreamed he would be in the air conditioning business. Having established a successful real estate company and become an award-winning author, he had the incidental opportunity to purchase an HVAC company and decided, "I am a man of Christ, so I know that when my path is chosen for me, I will adjust and overcome." Today, Star Air is the newest HVAC business in Jarrell, and the only one certified in Central Texas. They build, install and maintain systems, and sell more than 85,000 filters a year from their facility on Don Currie Dr. Cryer is pleased to be a part of the steady growth of Jarrell, "I know we are structuring the footprint of Jarrell and what we do today is going to be important tomorrow and down the road. Jarrell is growing smart; we have already assured our water supply for the next 25-30 years, and our Mayor gets calls every day from people interested in moving their businesses and families here."
Star Air's target customers are residential—new and existing homes. Their goal is to do and offer things that are a step better than the competition. Cryer offers two high-end units with five- and ten-year labor warranties. He explains most companies give ten years for parts, but labor is where the costs come in. "I know air conditioning is the third or fourth largest cost-per-item in a house or car, but this is Texas so we need to have it. If you're going to buy a higher-end unit you need to know it will take care of you for a little bit." Cryer has five employees and will soon add another, who just graduated from Jarrell High School. "We are excited about this young man because there is a shortage
in the labor pool for high-end blue collar workers; electricians, plumbers, etc. so it won't be long before these folks are earning high-end salaries. It is not uncommon for a good HVAC technician to make $80,000 a year." Cryer works two trucks and hopes to double that every year for the foreseeable future. Star Air is also certified in air duct cleaning and mold remediation services. "Indoor air quality is more important than people realize. Your A/C doesn't just cool your air; it helps kill viruses and neutralizes odors, removing particulate we can't see. We are really helping the quality of the air in the house, and the more time we spend indoors, the more important that becomes."
Star Air is open 24 hours for emergency calls. They can repair, service, install or otherwise maintain anything customers need on the full spectrum of home air needs. Cryer recommends having a twicea-year inspection and offers four levels of preventive maintenance contracts to maintain systems and help them live much longer. "We have checklists and assign points to help the customer weigh options. If your system is more than ten years old or repairs will be more than $1000, you may want to consider replacing, especially if the current unit is no longer being manufactured and there are no parts." Call 512-746-6099 for quotes, questions or plan information. Or the release date of his 2nd book...Formula to Sell Any Home
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NEWS FOR PAWS & CLAWS AND HOOVES & SNOUTS
Fight the Bite! Ectoparasites
by Dr. Nathan Carlton
Spring is here again, and
it has been a wet one. With warm wet weather come ectoparasites; bugs that live on the outside of their hosts' bodies. These little critters aren’t just annoying; they can cause or transmit disease in and to people and animals. Some of these are zoonotic diseases, which can actually jump between animals and people. Kissing bugs are small parasites that feed on blood and like to bite humans around the mouth and eyes. These guys are about the size of a penny, and can transmit Chagas, which is a parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. The disease has two phases, acute and chronic. The acute form causes fever, fatigue, headache and rash among other signs and symptoms; the chronic form can cause heart disease, heart failure and intestinal problems. People and dogs can get this disease. To keep this bug away from your home and animals, keep lights off in your home and kennel areas at night, remove refuse (like wood piles) from around the home, and treat the yard with a synthetic pyrethroid.
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Effitix is a topical flea and tick preventive that contains a synthetic pyrethroid and is applied once monthly to dogs only. Most people know fleas in Central Texas are a constant issue. Fleas are amazing at adapting to the flea preventives, and after a few years on the market the efficacy of the chemicals starts to wear off. I have heard owners complain that the Advantix they put on their dog two weeks ago isn’t
working anymore. There is a new class of products available—isooxazolines, which kill fleas and ticks very effectively. Bravecto, NexGard and Simparica are three brands of this new class of medications. Texas A&M Veterinary Dermatologist Dr. Alison Diesel recommends a dog or cat be on flea and tick prevention year-round in Texas since we do not have a “true winter” to kill off fleas. Fleas can cause Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) in dogs; this is an allergic skin condition that makes them miserable. Monthly flea prevention will help keep them from contracting
this disease as long as the preventive repels the fleas and keeps them from biting your pet. Sentinel, a heart worm and flea preventive, does not kill fleas, and will do nothing to stop adult fleas. This means that a dog suffering from FAD would continue to be afflicted, even while taking this monthly medication. There are many other ectoparasites in Texas that can cause problems for animals and people. Be sure to discuss with your veterinarian the best way to prevent these bugs from becoming a real problem. After graduating from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Carlton served four years in the United States Army as a Veterinary Corps Officer. He honed his clinical skill set working on these unique animal populations, and now brings that special knowledge to the community at Jarrell Animal Hospital. Dr. Carlton is a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, American Association of Equine Practitioners, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and he continues to serve in the United States Army Reserve. Jarrell Animal Hospital 191 Town Center Blvd.
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sibility before you adopt a pet. Adopting a pet is a big decision. Dogs and cats require lots of time, money and commitment. Pet ownership can be rewarding, but only if you think through your decision before you adopt a companion. Don’t get a high energetic dog, if you don’t have the time to exercise him/her. Don’t make your dog a “backyard dog”. Dogs thrive on companionship and need to be with their human pack. Make a lifetime commitment to the needs of your pet, even when your lifestyle changes. Make sure that your pet is a true member of the family by supplying lots of love, attention and tolerance. Be kind to your pet, show him/her love and remember you are their world. Take special care of your pet during their senior years. Provide your pet with nutritious food and an ample supply of fresh water each day. Furnish your pet with both shelter and privacy, to include an appropriately warm and/or cool, quiet, dry place to sleep and to retreat to when desired. Spend time with your pet each day exercising and playing. Provide for your
pet’s needs when you go on vacation or have to work late. Provide your pet with the proper diet. Obesity can be as deadly as malnutrition. Be aware that some foods can be deadly, such as chocolate and fatty foods can cause pancreatitis. Take the time and patience to train your pet, by using positive reinforcement, attending dog training classes and learning about other pet training. Attend to the grooming needs of your pet. If you can’t afford grooming or can’t do the grooming yourself, pick a low maintenance dog. Ensure your animal receives proper and prompt health care, including regular checkups, vaccinations and treatment for diseases or illnesses. Get your pet spayed or neutered. Place a collar and an identification tag on your pet that includes a clearly written
name, address and phone number. Both dogs and cats need id’s. Micro chipping is good, too, but external tags are essential and they could mean the difference of your neighbor returning your pet to you, or turning them in to the animal shelter. Abide by local pet laws, such as licensing, rabies vaccinations and leash laws and ensure your pet is under your supervision, especially around children and new people. Take extra precautions during the holidays like July 4 and December 31. It is the scariest time for your pets, so make sure they are secure indoors. Mark W. Moeller is a retired Animal Services Officer II of the Georgetown Police Dept. Send questions or inquiries to markmoeller63@yahoo.com
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APRIL: AN EXCEPTIONAL MONTH FOR GEORGETOWN PHILANTHROPY
Celebrating Heroes Among Us
Nancy Krenek, Founder and CEO of ROCK Thanks to founder Nancy Krenek and George and Barbara Brightwell's 20acre donation that got it all started, Ride on Center for Kids (R.O.C.K.) celebrated with another sell-out crowd at the 13th annual Barn
Dance fundraiser April 6 in Georgetown. The dance was, as usual, a sell-out and over $400,000 was raised via ticket sales, silent and live auctions, and a paddle raise, for programs and scholarships for special needs children and Veteran programs. The hero-themed event included one of the year's largest and best known silent auctions, live auction, barbecue, donated in part by Nolan Ryan, and a performance by Texas singer-songwriter Randall King. ROCK clients began the evening, with superhero escorts, in a procession to the arena, adorned with rib-
bons and medals awarded at recent Rodeo Austin and Special Olympic events. Pictured at left (seated) is Raul, his family, ROCK instructor Kelly and Dr. Priscilla Lightsey. Board President Lindsey Roberts said, "One of the wonderful features about ROCK is that each and every day we are celebrating heroes. If you've never been here at a time when there are riders and horses in the arena, come out and take a tour. It is a place that touches so many lives and if will touch your heart too." Event chair Wendy Prindle said, "I see the strong steady horses, the faithful
trusting and challenged riders, the patient, passionate trainers and the hopeful enthusiastic families watching from the side. That is where true heroism is on display. It takes the superpowers of courage heart and perseverance from every member of the team to succeed." R.O.C.K. is a superb collection of 27 staff members, 29 horses and 300 volunteers every week. The volunteers, or "Rocketeers" do everything from training to sweeping and, to a person, they agree that every life is transformed when a person spends time in or around the arena. Photo right: ROCK Program Director Kristin Witcher and Rocketeer and mom Gemma Prado greeting Barn Dance guests.
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Top, L-R: County Judge Bill Gravell with Sheriff Robert Chody • Georgetown Police Chief Wayne Nero, Fire Chief John Sullivan, Mayor Dale Ross • Pegasus Dreams mini-horse • Dance Elements on the Celebrate Georgetown Stage • Georgetown Ben Hur Shriners • Josef Pelletier of The Jerrells on the Red Poppy stage • Jesse & Emma enjoyed the beautiful weather • Georgetown officers Shannon Hall and Ray Rodriguez working the parade route • Monica Garza sits for her "portrait" at Rita Kirkman's caricature booth • Jeff Schmalback and daughter Kayla (4) cutting a nice rug on the Austin Avenue dance floor • Steve Hotchkiss owner of the Baustin pedi-cab company; hopes to be a regular transport provider at the Stroll and Poppyfest • Georgetown's answer to Charles Kuralt... Chet Garner announces the Taste of Georgetown culinary awards • Lilly (8) and Bobby (5) of Georgetown work out some sibling rivalry in the inflatable jumper • Texas International Junior Misses 2018 • Judges Stacey Mathews (277th) and Rick Kennon (368th) greet visitors at the Republican party tent • Never a shortage of poppy attire... Carmen Kennedy and daughter Ruby at the parade • Karen Hoskins and Lynn Hale • Brooklyn (3) and Finley (1) • Alexia Poole 2018 Lampasas Festival Queen • Cora (3) was the most excited parade watcher in town!
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