City Facilities Expansion Could Top $37M Bike Club Donates New Wheels

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City facilities expansion could top $37M By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK grown by 56 percent since 2010 and is expected to con- Every year, the city has tinue on that path, he said received department re- the city needs to plan for quests to renovate parts of both the needs of today and the Georgetown Municipal the future. Staff reviewed Complex. space needs for the next 20 City Manager David Mor- years of growth. He added gan called them the genesis this long-term plan is ex- of a long-range project pected to be implemented designed to fit all the piec- over the next 10 years, with es together by renovating each new building or ren- the complex and other city ovation going through the buildings to accommodate budget process. future growth. The pro- The study focused on posed series of projects is the Georgetown Municipal expected to cost more than Complex, Westside Service $37 million over the next Center, Parks and Rec- decade. reation Administration, “Based on the growth Georgetown Animal Shel- we’ve experienced, we ter, fuel station, facility ser- thought it would be better vices and the potential need for us to have a long-term for new facilities. CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK plan to figure out how to eat The Georgetown Munic- Kalena Powell, the library’s community outreach coordinator, Sun City Cycling Club member Bill McMillian, Library Director Eric the elephant, which is one ipal Complex at 300 Indus- Lashley and club member Dave Graham are excited about 10 new bike donations to the library’s bike share program. bite at a time,” he said. trial Avenue would need to Eric Johnson, the city’s grow from 52,000 to 63,000 capital improvement proj- square feet to meet future ects manager, discussed a long-range requirements, facilities efficiency study if all city departments re- Bike club donates new wheels at a workshop December 10 main in the building. The By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK bikes. Last week, the bikes While the bikes have “It’s a quality of life differ- that showed which build- building currently hous- replaced old two-wheelers been used for that purpose, ence for people.” ings need to expand. Freese es the Georgetown Utility The library’s bike share that Library Director Eric low-income residents often “Which is what the li- and Nichols of Austin con- Systems, Public Works, program might have tar- Lashley said were “loved to need bikes to get to work brary is all about — improv- ducted the study. geted tourists at first, but death.” and around town. ing the quality of life,” Mr. Continued on 3A As Georgetown has staff soon found residents The library started the “Through implementing Lashley added. depend on the program for program about five years this program, we’ve been More than 600 people have transportation. ago with the Visitors Center able to identify a need in the checked out bikes since the Thanks to the Sun City for tourists and residents to community,” said Kalena program launched, with Cycling Club, riders can enjoy the downtown and Powell, the library’s com- more than 1,000 checkouts. now check out 10 new hike and bike trails. munity outreach assistant. Continued on 3A

Area veterans to trek up Mount Kilimanjaro By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK

Whether trekking 9,000 feet up a Texas mountain or 19,000 up Africa’s highest peak, climbers find they can accomplish things, as five Georgetown veterans will this summer. “It’s changing that nar- Annie Garcia, daughter of former Mayor MaryEllen Kersch, rative of veterans being is running for John Cornyn’s senate seat in the Democrat- disabled or injured, and reminding people what ic Primary. they’re capable of accom- plishing,” Mark Sanderson said. He is director of operations for The Warrior’s GHS grad launches Keep, a McKinney-based THE WARRIOR’S KEEP THE WARRIOR’S nonprofit organization that Ten veterans hiked up Mount Kilimanjaro last year as part of The Warrior’s Keep’s offers therapy through out- U.S. senate bid door group activities to help mission to provide military heroes with outdoor activities. A new group of 16 veterans veterans transition back to will make the climb in June. By BRAD STUTZMAN “I believe every Amer- civilian life. ican deserves to live with “You remember when It’s also about overcom- up Africa’s Mount Kiliman- their record last year of be- Annie Garcia — the dignity,” Ms. Garcia said. you stand on top of the ing adversity and moving jaro at the beginning of ing the largest group of U.S. daughter of former George- “We are the richest country mountain, ‘I can accom- forward, he added. June, which will allow The military veterans to reach town Mayor MaryEllen in the world. It’s not that we plish things.’ ” He will take 16 veterans Warrior’s Keep to break Continued on 2A Kersch — is a Democratic don’t have the money to en- candidate for the U.S. Sen- sure that every American ate. lives with dignity. It’s that Ms. Garcia, 42, is one of the people in power are put- 12 candidates in a crowded ting their and their country Democratic primary field club friends’ greed above Early voting for primaries starts Feb. 18 that also includes Round the needs of Americans.” Rock resident MJ Hegar, Ms. Garcia — formerly By BRAD STUTZMAN tering to vote is February • Georgetown Parks and forming Arts Center — 4800 who ran for Congress last Annie Kersch — is a 1995 3. Those already registered Recreation Administration McNeil Drive, Round Rock Williamson County vot- year. Georgetown High School should have received new —1101 North College Street • Cedar Park Public Li- ers will have numerous op- Each candidate hopes to graduate. While a 17-year- registration cards — issued • Georgetown Randalls — brary — 550 Discovery Bou- portunities to make their gain their party’s nomina- old senior she traveled to every other year — from the 5721 Williams Drive levard voices heard when Early tion and unseat Republican Washington, D.C. as one of county’s Elections Admin- • Cowan Creek Amenity • Cedar Park Randalls — Voting starts for the March incumbent John Cornyn, only two Texas delegates to istration office. Center — 1433 Cool Spring 1400 Cypress Creek Road 3 Republican and Demo- who was first elected in Girls Nation, a civic-train- Registration forms are Way • Liberty Hill Municipal cratic primaries. 2002. Senators serve six- ing program the American available online at wilco. • Baca Senior Center — Court —2801 Ranch Road Ballots will run the gam- org, following the prompts 301 West Bagdad Avenue, 1869 year terms in Congress. Continued on 3A ut, from top-of-the-ticket to “Elections” and “Voter Round Rock • Pat Bryson Municipal presidential aspirants to Registration.” Forms are • Brushy Creek Commu- Hall — 201 North Brushy We love teaching people of all ages those seeking local offices. also available at the Elec- nity Center — 16318 Great Street, Leander and skill sets the wonderment and Early Voting begins tions Administration office, Oaks Drive, Round Rock • Hutto City Hall — 500 creative freedom of making! Tuesday, February 18 and 301 Southeast Inner Loop, • Round Rock Randalls — West Live Oak continues through Friday, Suite 104. Call 512-943-1630. 2051 Gattis School Road • Taylor City Hall — 400 February 28. During those • Williamson County Jest- Porter Street 11 days, 18 polling locations Early Voting locations er Annex — 1801 East Old • Jarrell ISD Annex — 508 countywide will be open a • Williamson County Settlers Boulevard, Round North Fifth Street Classes. Makerspaces. Gift Cards. Pop-up Shops total of 126 hours. Any reg- Inner Loop Annex — 301 Rock istered Williamson County Southeast Inner Loop 2322 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown • Anderson Mill Limited ©2019 Williamson County Sun 512-688-1587 voter may vote at any poll- • Georgetown ISD Tech- District — 1500 El Salido TheArtisansWorkbench.com ing place. nology and Nutrition Ser- Parkway, Austin @theartisansworkbench The deadline for regis- vices — 603 Lakeway Drive • Raymond Hartfield Per- 2A The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020

A bird glides above the San Gabriel River on Christmas Day.

Holiday stroll Above and right, couples enjoy an evening stroll along a section of the San Gabriel River trail on an unseason- ably-warm Thursday, December 26. This view is from the Austin Avenue bridge.

— Photos by Andy Sharp

Board OKs courses, issues $26.8M bonds Talking Baseball at

By KATHERINE ANTHONY Financial Officer Pam San- to partnerships with the middle school and elemen- chez noted that GISD has Georgetown Chamber of tary school. The acreage is Wesleyan January 8 Georgetown ISD trustees actively deployed various Commerce, Workforce De- located north of Highway approved 10 new course of- debt management practic- velopment Alliance, City of 29, west of DB Wood Road By BRAD STUTZMAN tient must be accompanied ferings for middle and high es to lower the borrowing Georgetown and the local and south of Cedar Breaks by a caregiver. school students at their De- Talking Baseball organiz- costs of taxpayers. Such ac- manufacturing industry. Road. The schools will be Activities will start with cember 17 meeting. Malin- ers are ready to throw out a light lunch of sandwiches tions have reduced the cost Students toured multiple clustered on the tract, meet- da Golden, assistant super- of voter-approved bonds manufacturers, listened to their first pitch in George- or pizza. Then, the baseball ing future enrollment needs intendent of Teaching and and provided taxpayers presentations and received town. talk will begin. of the fast-growing west Learning, said the courses with more than $43.3 mil- a hands-on learning experi- There’s still time for pa- Talking Baseball — also will be included among and southwest sides of the lion in direct savings since ence at participating busi- tients and caregivers to known as BasebALZ — selections for the 2020-21 district. The $12.5 million 2011. nesses. register for Georgetown’s exists in other U.S. cities, school year, and will be of- Trustees also approved Participating companies for the land purchase was inaugural session with a including Austin, St. Louis fered if student interest is program that’s been used the purchase, at a price not and individuals recognized available in the 2018 bond and Los Angeles. The Soci- sufficient. The courses are nationwide in therapy for to exceed $500,000, of a video include program. A future success- ety for American Baseball • Mathematics — Inde- early-stage Alzheimer’s pa- scoreboard display for the • Airborn — Global Mar- ful bond election will be re- Research sponsors the pro- pendent Study; Algebraic tients. Georgetown High School keting Manager Matt Cole, quired to fund construction gram and Jim Kenton leads Reasoning The first of six planned stadium complex. The new Karen Horton, Heath Luck- of the three schools. the Austin chapter. • Career & Technical Ed- 90-minute sessions will Mr. Kenton was guest scoreboard will replace a enbaugh • A variety of 2018-19 dis- ucation — Small Animal start at 11 a.m. Wednesday, speaker in September malfunctioning board that • Radiation Detection trict data is available online Management; Equine Sci- when Mr. Wakefield hosted has been in use for 11 years, Company — President Bar- in the Texas Academic Per- ence; Vet Med Apps/Lab/ a get-acquainted meeting Bryan Hallmark, assistant rie Lang Field Experience; Commer- formance Report (TAPR). at Mulligan’s restaurant in superintendent for Opera- • Schunk Xycarb Technol- cial Photography I The annual report was re- “We are Sun City. tions, said. Installation of ogy — George Saeh, Laura • Fine Arts — Middle cently posted by the Texas Since then volunteers — the board will be complete Woods definitely open to School Dance I (Dance II Education Agency and in- many of whom attended by April 2020. • TASUS — Senior Hu- and Dance III would be add- cludes data related to more patients that September meeting — In recognitions, trust- man Resources Manager ed in subsequent years) • accountability have signed up and taken ees saluted area Manu- Tracy Jackson, Quality En- and caregivers.” • Electives — Student • attendance training. Leadership facturing Day Business gineer Patricia Ramien • graduation Bob Wakefield Alzheimer’s patients Trustees approved an Partners. Manufacturing • TECO-Westinghouse — organizer • college, career and mili- have difficulty with short- order authorizing issuance Day is meant to inspire the Terri Pinales. term memory. Research tary readiness of Unlimited Tax Building next generation of man- In his Superintendent’s indicates older memories • financial management. Bonds. The maximum prin- ufacturers. On October 4, Report, Dr. Fred Brent an- are easier to tap into with a cipal amount to be issued 100 students from George- nounced that GISD has ac- The report can be viewed January 8 at The Wesleyan little prodding. is $26.88 million from the town and East View high quired 135 acres to be used on the TEA website at www. at Estrella Assisted Living While there is no cure for 2018 bond program. Chief schools participated thanks for a future high school, tea.texas.gov and Memory Care commu- Alzheimer’s, researchers nity off Williams Drive at believe the mental stimula- 109 Estrella Crossing. tion and social interaction Organizer Bob Wakefield might slow a patient’s cog- — a Sun City resident and nitive decline and improve former sportswriter for the their quality of life. Sun — said last week at Music therapy — as out- least five patents and five lined in the 2014 documen- caregivers have registered tary Alive Inside — has for the event. been shown to have similar “We are definitely open benefits. to more patients and care- Mr. Wakefield, 88, said givers,” Mr. Wakefield said. Talking Baseball can be BIG CLEARANCE “Anyone who has a friend beneficial for residents of or relative who likes base- Sun City and other parts ball and is an early-stage of Georgetown. According Alzheimer’s patient is eligi- to figures from city govern- ble to come.” ment, 29 percent of resi- Talking Baseball vol- dents are 65 or older. unteers and participating To sign up for Talking % Alzheimer’s patients will Baseball at The Wesleyan, 50-75 OFF EVERYTHING! gather in the second-floor call Victoria Cardenas at meeting room at The Wes- Starts January 2nd 2020 at 10am! 512-241-0420 ext. 10 or email leyan at Estrella. Each pa- [email protected] • All Merchandise is 50% Off Marked Price including Clearance • All Fixtures and Furniture Priced to Sell • All Seasonal Decorations marked to Clear Out! PUBLIC MEETINGS the commissioners courtroom on the second floor of • ANYTHING not going with us will be for Sale School Board the county courthouse, 710 and Priced to Clear! Georgetown Independent South Main Street. School District’s Board City Council Pink Poppy Is Relocating to of Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Council will gather for The Summit at Rivery Park Tuesday, January 21 at the its workshop and meeting next to Woops! Hammerlun Center for Tuesday, January 14. Plans to Open New Location in February 2020 Leadership and Learning, Both meetings are in the 507 East University Avenue. council chambers at 510 West Ninth Street near the New LocatioN: 1500 Rivery Blvd. Suite 2165 Commissioners Court library and open to the pub- Georgetown Texas 78628 The Williamson County lic. The workshop begins at PinkPoppyGTX.com • 512-943-8252 Commissioners Court will 2 p.m. and the meeting is at Facebook: PinkPoppyARTisansBoutique/ meet in regular weekly ses- 6 p.m. Council meets every sion at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, second and fourth Tuesday January 7. Meetings are in of the month. The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 3A City facility expansion could top $37M PETS OF THE WEEK

Continued from 1A customer care, administration, accounting/finance, engineering, purchasing, tech services and permit- Williamson Central ting. Appraisal District

Because the municipal Scenic Dr complex doesn’t have space to expand to accommodate Austin Ave FM 1460 future space and parking I-35 needs, Mr. Johnson proposed moving some ser- Georgetown GUS RUSSET RAE vices to a new facility off Firestation 1 Georgetown Leander Road. The $16.8 Municipal million building would be across from the complex Complex and provide more ware- house, fleet services and purchasing space, a storage the city should start look- Georgetown?” the needs of the Animal yard, wash bay, two fuel sta- ing at land it will need in To address the munici- Services Master Plan at $6 tions and a loading dock. the future and start an pal complex’s immediate million. Councilwoman Rachael acquisition process now, needs, Mr. Johnson recom- • Parks and Recreation Jonrowe said the project because the city will have mended a short-term plan Administration: Add new was a good piecing together fewer choices and higher to provide a receptionist in parking lot and storage of existing property reuses prices five to 10 years from the lobby and new meeting yard at $10 million. n o w. space. He also suggested • Public Works: Add new and expansions. She did, SAMSON EMERALD however, say she wasn’t cra- “This way we can plan clearly delineating between traffic management center, zy about the location of the better for future square public and staff areas to en- two drive-through bays, Gus, 4, is a country boy, a people and all the attention proposed facility. footage we need by what’s hance safety and security parking and a large canopy lone ranger who has a heart he can get. He knows sit, “I think that the 1460 cor- available and leave promi- for city staff and provide a at $4 million. as big as a Texas sky. He is a walks on leash (harness ridor near Austin Avenue is nent pieces of property that better customer experience, • Fuel station: Add new sweet and playful dog. He’s recommended) and gets an area we should target for will be much better suited which would cost $250,000. security fence, lighting, quiet when he’s quiet. He’s along with children. He a different kind of growth for other uses for the open Other proposed renova- tanks and a new fuel island a bucking bronco when he’s might get along with sub- in the future, and this could market,” he said. tions include: and canopy at $1 million. wound. Let this country missive dogs, but he is not negatively impact our abil- “We need to make sure • Georgetown Animal Mr. Johnson said this boy darken your door and a fan of cats. He will be so ity to do that,” she said. “I we look at this from a Shelter: Add kennel space, year’s budget has funding he’ll hang his hat on your excited and wiggly to meet don’t think it’s the highest highest and best use stand- new runs between the shel- for the municipal complex heart. His previous owner you. and best use for that prop- point,” Mayor Dale Ross ter and Parks and Recre- short-term renovation. He recommends Gus not be Emerald, 9, is a male erty.” added. “Do we really need a ation Administration build- said staff will start work- placed with another dog. brown tabby that came in Councilman Tommy facility that’s on one of the ings, a new Bark Park and ing on the long-range plan An Adoption Angel has as a stray. He has surely Gonzalez agreed. He said highest traveled roads in additional space to meet to fund other facilities. paid his fee, so don’t miss been a housecat, though, be- out on adopting this little cause he has nice manners doggie. and loves people. Would you Russet Rae, 9 months, is love a warm lap all winter looking for her soulmate, long? Emerald is your boy. someone she can really He currently is living in connect with. She’s looking the cat community room, GHS grad launches U.S. senate campaign for someone she enjoys to mingling with other cats. play and hang out with, and His beautiful green eyes Continued from 1A care issues. “When I talk about gun Senate are listed alphabet- she’d also like another cat will stop you in your tracks. to call her best friend. That Come meet this wonderful Legion Auxiliary sponsors. “I worked as a banking violence in our country, I ically. is her dream. Will you help cat today. “I have been fighting for and finance attorney for will go beyond background • Chris Bell — Former make her wish come true? Samson and Emerald can progressive causes since several years before run- checks and private sale U.S. representative, past Meet Gus and Russet Rae be adopted for $20 during well before I could even ning off to Spain with the loopholes and put forth nominee for governor and at the Williamson County the 2020 Resolutions special. vote and I largely have my love of my life, Sergio,” she innovative solutions, like past candidate for Houston said. “My oldest son, Hugo, requiring gun owners to Regional Animal Shelter, Meet these furry friends at mother to thank for that,” mayor and my daughter Ari, were carry liability insurance 1855 Southeast Inner Loop. the Georgetown Animal Ms. Garcia said. Her moth- • Michael Cooper — Ran both born in Madrid. and credit companies to Samson, 1, is an Ameri- Shelter, 110 Walden Drive. er served as Georgetown’s in the 2018 Democratic pri- “One Sunday when Ari stop financing the purchase can bulldog mix that loves mayor from 1999 to 2002. mary for lieutenant gover- Ms. Garcia is a graduate was 6-weeks old she went of military-grade weapons limp in Sergio’s arms. used in mass shootings. nor of Rice University in Hous- We rushed her to the ER “As a pragmatic progres- • Amanda Edwards — ton and the University of and learned she had a sive, I want to talk about Houston city councilwom- Texas School of Law. life-threatening heart de- issues that Democrats too an She cited immigration fect. But for access to amaz- often cede — like family • Jack Daniel Foster Jr. — reform as one of her prior- ing treatment and their sin- values, fiscal responsibili- Educator ities. gle-payer system, she would ty and national security,” • Victor Hugo Harris — “The inequities of the have died. Ms. Garcia said. “I want to Army veteran Happy New Year! immigration system are “Access to universal rightly reclaim the mantle • Sema Hernandez — Ran personal to me,” Ms. Gar- health care saved my of fiscal responsibility, re- in 2018 Democratic primary cia said. “My husband is daughter,” Ms. Garcia said. duce our national debt and Wash your pup here and a naturalized U.S. citizen for U.S. Senate leave the mess for us! “Every Texan deserves the redirect our military spend- • D.R. Hunter — Retiree and, as a finance attorney, I same. ing away from 16th century • Adrian Ocegueda — Fi- worked pro bono for asylum She started a nonprofit walls to 21st century cyber nancial analyst, ran in 2018 The Williamson County Sun seekers.” organization to support security.” Democratic primary for Ms. and her husband Ser- families with children with Party primaries are Phone: 512-930-4824 Mail: P.O. Box 39, governor gio Garcia live in Houston. congenital heart defects March 3, with Early Voting News: [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78627 • Cristina Tzintzun Their children are Hugo, 6, when they returned to scheduled for February 18- Advertising: [email protected] Location: 707 Main Street, Ari, 5, and Rafa, 3. Houston in 2015. 28. Ramirez — Labor organiz- Web: www.wilcosun.com Georgetown, TX 78626 Ms. Garcia recalled how Ms. Garcia also discussed In addition to Ms. Garcia er and author Postmaster — Send address changes to: The Williamson County Sun, P.O. Box 39, Georgetown, Tex- daughter Ari’s illness pro- other issues of importance and Ms. Hegar, the other 10 • Royce West — Texas as 78627. The Williamson County Sun (USPS 684-780) published weekly by Williamson County Sun, pelled her interest in health to her. Democratic candidates for state senator from Dallas. Inc., 707 Main Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626. Periodicals Postage Paid at Georgetown, Texas. Bike club donates new wheels

Continued from 1A bring some form of identi- The club worked with the fication. Wishing you a very Austin Yellow Bike Project Riders can also look for- to donate the bikes to the ward to a new bicycle net- library. Yellow Bike is a nonprofit organization that happy and prosperous takes in unwanted bikes, re- “It’s a nice way furbishes them and donates to contribute them to charities and quali- New Year! fied residents in the Central to the community Texas area. The library’s new bikes and help have three gears, anti-flat people in need.” tires, reflective tape and front and rear lights for im- Dave Graham proved safety. Sun City Cycling Club member Cycling Club member Bill McMillian said the project is a natural exten- work — the City Council ap- sion of members’ interest proved the Bicycle Master as “bike geeks.” Plan last month. The plan “It’s a nice way to contrib- is a blueprint for future ute to the community and transportation projects and help people in need,” mem- education efforts for a safe ber Dave Graham said. and well-connected bicy- Mr. Lashley is especially cle network. Adding to the grateful to the club for pro- existing 35.6 miles of off- viding weekly bike mainte- street paths or bike lanes nance. in Georgetown, the plan Need to check out a bike? proposes an additional 64.2 Drop by the library at 402 miles of off-street paths, West Eighth Street. Riders bike lanes on streets and usually check them out for sharrows, which are pave- 24 hours or up to a week if ment markings indicating FirstTexasBank.bank it’s needed longer. A library shared use by vehicles and Park • Pflugerville Liberty Hill Georgetown • Round Rock Cedar card isn’t required — just bicycles. 4A The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 Methodists deliver Christmas Day cookies Editor’s note: Today’s issue includes an updated Energy Timeline, Grace Bible picked apples from Christ- ministry of Dr. Dan Bonner which documents the City of Georgetown’s renewable mas trees at both campuses is Sunday morning between The Sing Ministry at energy operations and stands in for the Opinion Page. OF THE and purchased gifts for se- each service and following nursing homes and assist- niors identified by Faith in the late service. He has been ed living facilities is visit- FAITH Action, Meals on Wheels, part of the church family ing Georgetown Living on By ELLEN GREENEY Park Place Care Center and Travis Justin Miller Thursday. Call 512-863-3232 for many years, and during Stonehaven. that time, served on staff for more information. org for more details. Travis Justin Ma’am). He enjoyed The last Laundry Love for more than seven years. Children ages 3 to 11 are Miller (T-Mill) of hunting with his First UMC event of 2019 provided He will continue to serve as invited to attend Chime and Granger, Texas was school friends, as supplies and monetary do- the chaplain for the Wesley- Dr. Jim Conner will serve Sign, a six-week mini-mu- taken from family well as fishing and nations to wash more than an Assisted Living, even as and friends as a re- playing golf with as the executive (associate) sic experience beginning pastor starting January 12 2,000 pounds of clothes and his time on staff comes to a sult of a tragic mo- his Uncle Kirk. He January 12. The experi- torcycle accident on loved tilling the soil as Bruce Schrott, the exec- linens for local low-income close. ence includes lunch, sing- December 23, 2019. and operating farm utive director of Adult Dis- and homeless residents. Gospel Sundays begin ing, ringing choir chimes Travis was born tractors. He was The tradition will contin- this month, the last Sun- cipleship, is retiring. and learning two songs in June 28, 2002 at Fort a member of the ue with four Laundry Love The Christmas Day cook- American Sign Language. day of each month will be Hood to proud parents Brock Future Farmers of America, events in 2020. ie deliveries spread cheer Register at www.fumcgt. Gospel Sunday at Mulli- and Careta Miller. He grew serving one year as Sentinel. The Healing Eucharist at and God’s love to local fire org/connect/children/ gan’s Restaurant, 150 Dove up in the Granger commu- He is survived by his par- stations, police stations, The church is at 410 East West, Weekday Eucharist Hollow. Sun City’s own nity where he had a bright ents; three sisters, Kaisa smile and an open heart for Miller of Loris, South Caro- convenience stores and oth- University Avenue. Call 512- at Central and Adult Edu- Nels Johnson is Mulligan’s er places where neighbors cation will resume normal owner and frequently pro- everybody. He was a senior at lina; Kiara Miller of College 863-2370 for details. Granger High School where Station, Texas; and Clarissa were working on Christmas schedules on Tuesday, Jan- vides music for restaurant he cherished being a team- Miller of Granger; one broth- Christ Lutheran uary 7 and Wednesday, Jan- D a y. customers during the week. mate in football, basketball, er, Brock Miller Jr. (Danielle) Project Transformation December’s fifth Sunday uary 8. Regular Gospel Sundays is baseball and tennis. While in of Vogelweh Air Force Base, is an eight-week summer special offering benefitted The church is at 1314 a new musical event open high school he excelled in auto Germany. literacy, social-emotional the children at Dell Pickett East University Avenue; to all. Mark your calendar mechanics technical educa- Also surviving are his and spiritual development Elementary School, its ad- West campus at 4402 Wil- for January 26. Call 512-688- tion classes. He received the grandparents, Dennis and program for elementary opted school, to participate liams Drive. Call the church 5188 for details. Mechanic of the Year Award Pennie Miller of Heppner, Or- school children. The pro- in the San Gabriel River office at 512-863-2068 for de- for school year 2018-2019 in egon; Chuck and Jane Hum- the Granger High School Ca- phrey of Pocatello, Idaho; gram is implemented by Reader program. The in- tails. Christ Lutheran reer and Technical Education and Kat Pinckney of Harker university students who are The Shirts ’n’ Skirts centive reading program San Gabriel Presbyterian Program. That love motivated Heights, Texas. He is prede- exploring their calling and encourages children in Square Dance Club will be him to join the U.S. Army un- ceased by his grandfather, developing as servant lead- third through fifth grades to The traditional special starting mainstream les- der its Early Entry Program Richard Whitehead. ers. There will be opportu- read selected titles and then offering during the Christ- sons from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechan- You will be missed forever, nities for church members choose their favorite. mas Eve Service supported January 8. Brad Caldwell ic. He had taken an Oath of Of- Sweet Boy. to volunteer and support The church is at 510 Lu- Helping Hands of George- is the instructor. The first fice as a solider on December A memorial service was the program using their ther Drive. Call 512-863-2844 town, a local group assist- two lessons are free. Visit 16. Travis was a part-time ca- held at 5 p.m. on Monday, De- shier at the H-E-B store in Tay- cember 30, 2019 at the Saints unique gifts and resources. for details. ing homeless and mar- website asrda.org/clubs/ lor, Texas, where he greeted ev- Cyril and Methodius Recre- To learn more about the ginalized neighbors with shirtsnskirts for more in- eryone with a warm smile and ation Center in Granger. The program and volunteer op- Grace Episcopal meals, housing assistance, formation. a friendly hello. All were im- family requests memorials portunities, attend an in- The church women spon- blankets and warm cloth- The church is at 510 Lu- pressed by his extraordinary be sent to Granger National formation session at 2 p.m. sored The Giving Tree ing items. ther Drive. Call 512-863-2844 politeness (Yes Sir and Yes Bank, Granger, Texas, 76530. Sunday, January 12 in the again this year, which for details. Fellowship Hall. Contact focused on local senior Wellspring UMC Ron Swain at ron@fumcgt. citizens. Grace members A reception honoring the [email protected] Jay Kendall Shiffler

Peacefully and ultimate host, he surrounded by his opened his home, his loving family, Jay fire pit and his back Kendall Shiffler porch to friends passed away on from across the Thursday, Decem- street and around ber 26, 2019. He was the world. Neigh- 67. borhood friends, Jay was born in golf friends, fishing Cleveland, Ohio, on friends, business May 19, 1952, to John Kendall friends and even his daugh- Shiffler and Marjorie May ters’ friends, he was engaged King, the second of three and interested in what was fun-loving children; Cathy, Jay going on with all of them. His including Police Chief Wayne Nero (front row, second from and Connie. After the passing sisters and sister-in-law, their Ranger recognition of their mother, John married spouses and their children, left), Fire Chief John Sullivan (front row, third from right) Carolyn Shiffler, and the fam- were a huge part of his life. The City of Georgetown’s volunteer Park Rangers re- and Mayor Dale Ross (front row, ninth from left). The Park ily expanded to include two He talked with them regularly cently gathered for recognition and a group photo at Rangers’ leadership committee consists of Syed Warisi more wonderful sisters, Kath- and always looked forward to (front row, second from right), Wayne Beyer (back row, ryn and Tricia. family events, whether golf- police headquarters on DB Wood Road. The Rangers, Jay graduated from Colum- ing with his brothers-in-law recognizable in their golf carts, monitor park activities to fourth from left) and John Green (back row, third from bus High School, honorably in Scotland, family weddings help promote safe and enjoyable environments for park right). Not pictured is leadership committee member served his country in the U.S. or festive holidays, complete patrons. They are pictured here with some city leaders Barry Harding. 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The gabrielsfuneral.com The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 5A SPORTS & REC Patriots return Eagles finish 2019 with a win By ALEJANDRO Austin Lanier — fell to 0-10. quarter was once again a The Eagles will be back to win column RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ It was a tight back-and- close affair with the Eagles on the court on Friday, forth contest between the edging out the Vikings 14- January 3 at Rouse High By ALEJANDRO RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ The Georgetown Eagles Eagles and Vikings during 11. But it was that 17-0 third School as they will compete finished 2019 on a high the first two quarters. GHS quarter that sealed the deal against the 6-12 Rouse Raid- In what has been a challenging season for East note with a victory over the finished the half with a for GHS. ers for their final non-dis- View’s boys, the Patriots racked up just their third Navarro Early College Vi- narrow 13-12 lead. Yet it Senior wing Chance trict game of the year. Tip- win of the season December 20 with a 55-16 victo- kings. The Eagles traveled was in the third quarter Thiele led Georgetown in off is set for 3:30 p.m. ry over the winless Eastside Memorial Early Col- to Austin December 20 and that Coach David Canfield’s scoring with 11 points Georgetown will open lege Panthers. With the victory on the Pats home defeated the Vikings 45-23. team took a firm grip of the Coming in behind him District 18-5A Region III court, EVHS improved to 3-11. Eastside fell to 0-13 Georgetown finished the game by shutting out the Vi- were junior teammates play against the 14-4 Manor with the loss. calendar year with a 10-6 re- kings and scoring 17 points Landry Woods with 8 and Mustangs at home at 7 p.m. The Patriots put on an onslaught offensive cord. Navarro — formerly themselves. The fourth Aaron Bizzell with 5. Tuesday, January 7. performance but an even more impressive defensive showing. East View finished the first half by outscoring their opponents 36-3. This included a perfect first quarter in which they didn’t allow a single point. The Pats slightly took their foot off the gas in Lady Eagles bully Bulldogs the final two quarters in what was a tight 19-13 second-half score. However, by that point, the first half had been enough to put the game out of reach By ALEJANDRO opponents in all four quar- by senior captain McCall Shootout tournament in for the winless Panthers. RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ ters. Hampton. Hampton went Tucson, Arizona on Decem- Coach Wesley King’s team was led the produc- The Lady Eagles began 8-11 from the floor and 3-4 ber 27-28. Georgetown’s Lady Ea- tive junior pair of Ryden Clayman and Isaiah the first half by outscoring from the free-throw line for Georgetown is 2-0 in gles wrapped up another Quinton-Jackson. Clayman finished the game the Lady Bulldogs with an a total of 19 points. District 18-5A play, with 10 win before Christmas Day, with five rebounds, one assist and two steals as well impressive 41-17 run. This Other standout perform- games left on the district defeating the Lady Bull- as shooting an impressive 8-11 for a game-leading also included a command- ers were junior captain Gra- calendar. dogs 70-35 on December 20. 16 points. Jackson’s night wasn’t too far off from ing 21-7 first quarter. ci Harris and senior Kylee The Lady Eagles resume In what was a non-district his teammate finishing the night with 10 points, Georgetown didn’t stop Sander. Harris finished their district schedule home game Georgetown three rebounds, one assist and three steals. there and continued pour- her night with 9 points and Tuesday, January 7, travel- improved its season record The Patriots competed against the 5-7 Northeast ing it on in the second half 3 first-half assists while ing to Manor. GHS takes on to 14-6. Burnet fell to 8-11. Early College Raiders on December 28 to complete with another 29 points Sander contributed 8 points the Lady Mustangs at 7 p.m. It was a dominating their non-district portion of the season. East View while only allowing 18. and 4 first-half assists. As of December 28 Manor performance by the Lady will open district 18-5A District III play against the The Lady Eagles were led The Lady Eagles’ final was sporting an overall re- Eagles. Coach Rhonda Far- 17-1 Hutto Hippos on Friday, January 3 at 7 p.m. at in scoring by yet another challenge for 2019 came at cord of 4-7 and was 1-2 in ney’s team outscored their Hutto High School. incredible performance the Flowing Well Holiday district play.

Girl golfers make historic wins in 2019 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK nother year has Sun City champs ing the GHS and then East slipped into the re- View boys’ golf teams, Ver- Sun City women and men cord books for golf- non Killen retired this past crowned two new champi- ers in Georgetown spring due to health consid- ons in 2019. and environs and erations. He had initially Kathy Goodall and Brian Aalways with some interest- retired from the district Riley claimed the honors ing results. in 2003 but then assumed over the three champion- One in particular in- coaching the boy’s golf ship courses at the age-revolves the golf teams for the teams. stricted community. Georgetown High School During his tenure, coach Goodall shot 252 in win- and East View girls, both of Killen’s teams won nine dis- ning her title and said “I which were under the guid- trict championships, played was very lucky to play three ance of coach Kris Inman. THE TEXAS in four state tournaments good rounds.” For the first time in the and witnessed the crown- GOLFER She edged a field that in- history of the Eagles and ing of one state champion. cluded Ege Reichert, who Patriots, the two girls’ Doug Kienitz has won five times, and Matt Harvey won the teams finished one-two Pam Redus, who has eight UIL title in 2006 by a single in District 19-5A tourna- Sun City titles. stroke. ment action. GHS and East 64 and Sun City 63. In the men’s battle, Riley Three years later Hayden View advanced to region- Cimarron’s top scoring posted a one-over 217 to take Stephens nearly won an- al action, a first for either duo was Joanna Davis and the championship among a other title for GHS. He lost boys or girls from the two Denise Armstrong with AARON BIZZELL CHANCE THIELE strong field of contenders. by three strokes to UIL 5A schools. Georgetown High School Georgetown High School 11 out of a possible max 12 Riley, a former UTEP golfer champion Jordan Spieth — Please note that East points. from El Paso and Sun City now a prominent member View only came into exis- No surprises resident for a year, beat de- on the PGA Tour. tence earlier in the decade. fending champion Tommy Regarding the coaching Georgetown High School Early College Vikings on Georgetown Country The event occurred in Mullins. changes, Paige Milburn basketball players Chance December 20. late March at Delaware Club, located along the now oversees both the boys Thiele and Aaron Bizzell Bizzell, a junior guard, Springs Golf Course in banks of the San Gabriel Cimarron winners and girls at Georgetown are The Williamson County has been another key con- Burnet. GHS’s Mattingly and in existence since the Cimarron Hills, which High School. A graduate of Sun’s Players of the Week. tributor to the five-game Palmer shot 147 and won 1920s, crowned its champi- debuted its Jack Nicklaus Texas A&M University, she Thiele, a senior wing, winning streak the Eagles medalist honors while East ons for the year. The win- Signature Golf Course in had initially played golf scored 10 points in George- took into the Christmas View’s Emily Egbert shot ners were not a surprise. 2003, crowned their 2019 for four years on the Eagle town’s 63-58 win over the break. He led the team 175 and came in fourth. They were Jennifer champions in September. team. Leander Glenn Grizzlies with 12 points in the game Neither team, however, Aranda, a former GHS prep The winner of the wom- East View golf, which December 17. He then led against Leander Glenn and advanced from regional golfer, and Kyle Phelan, the en’s title was not a surprise. came into existence mid- Georgetown’s scoring at- added 5 more in the Navar- play at La Torretta to the former head PGA pro who Joanna Davis shot 167 and way through the past de- tack with 11 points in the 45- ro game as Georgetown’s Texas state finals. GHS has switched from the pro won the title again. Her cade, is under the guidance 23 victory over the Navarro record improved to 10-6. missed qualifying by nine status to a club member. championship streak is of Kris Inman. He had been strokes but Palmer ad- Aranda shot 160 and won now up to eleven straight coaching the girls at GHS vanced as an individual. the title for the sixth time club titles. and then added the Patriots In the UIL 5A champion- while Phelan nipped Mitch- when that program began Kristina Hayes (185) was 8,000 sqft ship at White Wing Golf el Fagan for his second title. second while Diane Shapiro for girls. He now coaches Club, Palmer shot 151, eight Two years ago Phelan also won net honors both girls and boys teams. Golf Store for strokes behind the winning clipped Fagan for the cham- But there was a new Hole-in-one Men, Ladies, state medalist. pionship. victor in the men’s compe- and Juniors Crystal Falls Golf Club, Georgetown Cup Pirate honors tition. Ryan O’Rear shot 213 to win the champion- Leander: Dec. 14 — Shane Each year it’s a 54-hole Southwestern garnered ship while Will Burleson Sanders, No. 8 at 103 yards, battle among the four lo- some golfing honors this claimed the net honors. gap wedge; witnesses were 610 N. Austin Ave #120, Georgetown cal clubs for the elusive past year among NCAA Di- Butch Gilley and Steven Georgetown Cup. vision III members and the Berry Creek titles Blackford 512-863-4573 • GolfRanchShop.com Who won in 2019? Southern Collegiate Athlet- Berry Creek’s champion- Bragging rights go to ic Conference. ship honors were split with Cimarron Hills Golf and The men qualified for the a new winner among the Country Club, home of NCAA Division III champi- men and a repeat among the Jack Nicklaus Signa- onship in Kentucky. They the women. ture Course. They staked were among an elite field Michelle VonBieberstein Happy a claim to the honors for a of 42 teams that was cut to won her second consecutive second straight year. 18 after two rounds. The Pi- title and followed that up a The teams are comprised rates missed the cut for the few weeks later with her New Year! of 16 men, six women and final run. victory among the senior three club pros or superin- But Cade Osgood qual- women. 20 tendents. ified for the last 36 holes. Tyler Ware shot 208 and 20 The winner of each The former Anderson High won the men’s champion- two-person team gets four School student from Austin ship for his initial title. points that slides down to finished sixth overall. “It was actually my sec- one for fourth place. After Accolades by the SCAC ond title in the last few a slow initial day, Cimarron were also bestowed upon months,” Ware added, who strolled down the fairways Greg Sigler as coach-of-the- had earlier won the Blue- for a win at Berry Creek year and Leilani McDaniel bonnet Cup in Austin. and Georgetown country (Round Rock’s McNeil High clubs and Sun City. School) as golfer-of-the-year Patriots and Eagles In one of the tightest for women. Sigler had led Retirement has created 1010 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown finishes in recent years, Ci- the Pirate women to a sec- a golf coaching shuffle at 512.930.2200 marron won with 75 points; ond straight SCAC title and East View and Georgetown MelsLoneStarLanes.com Berry Creek had 67.5, a record-breaking eighth high schools. Georgetown Country Club championship. After 16 years of guid- 6A The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 Wilco Commissioners approve family recovery court

By LISA HELLIER through a three-phase ser- in service and support to be usability test allows the quested, which comes from recognize the risk for fail- vice plan, also known as the filled by the county’s public, county to assess and fine- the Office of the Governor, ure,” said Pct 1 Commis- Williamson County Com- Williamson County Bridge private and faith communi- tune the policies proce- will help expand services sioner Terry Cook. missioners approved the re- Model, that focuses on sub- ties, increase the rate of dures for the bridge model, for program. The county’s first spe- quest for grant funding for stance abuse and mental successful family reunifica- Judge Larson said, and fol- Since 1997 the county has cialty court was the Teen Family Recovery Court, the health treatment, rehabili- tions, decrease recidivism lowing the test the county established specialty courts Court established in 1997. county’s newest specialty tation through therapeutic rates for parents graduat- will officially launch the for substance abuse, veter- Another teen court was es- court designed to provide interventions and transi- ing the program, and em- family recovery court. ans and juveniles. tablished in 2012. support to struggling par- tioning children back into power parents to care for Pct 3 Commissioner Val- Specialty courts often The Veterans Court was ents and reunite families. the home with family coach themselves and their chil- erie Covey said the county only hear nonviolent cases established in 2015 and the “It is a collaborative court support. dren while establishing a is looking for a unique mod- for either certain types of DWI/Drug Court in 2016. model that facilitates work Parents must successful- healthy home environment el that can also be taken to defendants or offenses and This year the Emerging between the legal commu- ly complete all three phases with community support. the state with data to prove focus on judicially super- Adults Court, also known nity and community part- in order to graduate and The county currently is it works. She appreciates vised community-based as RISE, was established. ners in cases where sub- receive dismissal of their completing a memorandum the work Judge Larson has treatment plans with spe- Excluding the courts es- stance abuse has led to the case. of understanding to estab- done to create something cific requirements. tablished this year, there removal of the child from Community partners lish rules of community that does just that. “All the judges recognize have been 1,185 participants their home,” said 395th Dis- provide practical support, and well as the process for “Doing more of the same the system of yore does in the specialty courts since trict Judge Ryan Larson. council and care through- running the court. or adding more and con- not improve lives, increase the first one started and 933 The family reunification out while the legal commu- Once completed the coun- tinuing the same pattern safety in general and is un- of those have completed the court will work toward nity facilitates the process. ty will serve 10 families in that’s not working is not affordable for the taxpayer. programs so far. healthy and permanent The objectives of the a usability test, which will smart,” she said. They have the courage to reunification of the family court are to identify gaps conclude in late 2020. The The grant funding re- pursue alternatives and

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By BRAD STUTZMAN serve the Williamson Coun- must be accompanied by For this project, volun- ty communities.” an adult. teers will clean and paint at up Mount Kilimanjaro Volunteers will be fan- Both indoor and outdoor • Berry Springs Park and the Mary Bailey Head Start ning out countywide on work projects have been Preserve, 1801 County Road Center, 601 North College Continued from 1A therapy for military heroes. Monday, January 20, taking scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon 152 — Activities will con- Street. the summit. Ten veterans Veterans will train for part in United Way of Wil- in Georgetown, Liberty sist of cutting brush, mov- Participants should bring ascended the African peak six months before the hike, liamson County’s annual Hill, Leander, Cedar Park, ing limbs and spreading brushes and rollers, paint last year. which includes a 30-mile Day of Service projects. Round Rock and Taylor. mulch, all for a new trail at trays, drop cloths, gloves Five members of the 2020 hike around Lake George- The yearly event coin- A total of 20 projects — the park. Volunteers must and cleaning supplies. The veteran team live in George- town and climbs up Mount cides with the Martin Lu- including six in George- be at least age 16. minimum age is 16. Minors town, including two Purple Wheeler in New Mexico ther King Jr. federal holiday. town — are planned. • Faith in Action, 2995 must be accompanied by an Heart veterans, an ampu- and Guadalupe Peak in Tex- United Way organizations Registrations continue Dawn Drive, Suite 106 — adult. tee and husband and wife as. It will take about eight throughout the U.S. partici- through the January 20 Day Volunteers are needed to • Samaritan Center, 412 couple Kelsie and Joseph days to hike up and down pate to honor his legacy. of Service. call donors and thank them East 19th Street — Volun- Cabrera, who own Brave Mount Kilimanjaro. This is the 25th year Volunteers can sign up for their gifts, and also per- teers will write thank you Vira Yoga on the Square. Mr. Sanderson is more United Way of Williamson by calling the United Way form data entry. notes to Amplify Austin and Mr. Sanderson said The excited about his second County has sponsored a at 512-255-6799 or at www. The registration dead- the Veterans Ball donors. Warrior’s Keep decided to time up the peak because he Day of Service. unitedway-wc.org. From line for this project is Janu- Must be age 14 or older. Mi- send veterans up the moun- won’t be as overwhelmed, “Dr. King challenges us there, follow the prompts to ary 15. Volunteers must be nors must be accompanied tain again because it’s not and instead be able to take to consider what we are “Get Involved” and “Day of at least age 16 and minors by an adult. as dangerous or time con- in the experience more doing to help others,” said Service.” must be accompanied by • The Caring Place, 2000 suming and doesn’t require and be more present on the Jodee O’Brien chief ex- Projects scheduled in an adult. Railroad Avenue — Volun- high skill levels like the oth- mountain, especially the ecutive officer for United Georgetown are as follows. • Williamson and Burnet teers will assist in the thrift er six highest mountains in summit. Way of Williamson County. • Annunciation Materni- Opportunities, 601 North store, receiving and sorting the world, like Mount Ever- The Warrior’s Keep is “This service event pro- ty Home, 3610 Shell Road College Street — Opportu- donations. est. accepting applications for vides a number of options — Volunteers will sort do- nities is a nonprofit umbrel- Volunteers must be at The Warrior’s Keep takes its next Colorado moun- for groups, families and nations and items in stor- la organization that over- least age 17 and should veterans on hikes through- tain trip in March. Email individuals to take time on age. Participants must be sees local Meals Wheels and check in with cashiers out the year as part of its mark@thewarriorskeep. this day to serve others and at least age 15 and minors Head Start programs. when they arrive. mission to provide outdoor org for more information.

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Note: This project published first on Nov. 20, 2019, a Sep 9 After discussing power supply options in pre- Since leaving LCRA, the city has been working few days before the Nov. 26 city council meeting which vious closed meetings the Georgetown Utility through proposals from generating companies to dealt with the fourth-year over-budget problems in the System (GUS) Advisory Board recommends an supply wholesale power to Georgetown. electric department. Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with a mix of: During this time, in closed discussions, the orig- This update includes the results of that item and also 30% coal 30% renewables inal plan for a diversified mix of energy sources is a separate item decided that night, an incentives package 30% nuclear 10% natural gas abandoned in favor of a single-source plan — 100% for the Citigroup data center in southeast Georgetown. GUS Advisory Board minutes, 9-9-08 wind and solar. Georgetown will be the first town in Also there is new information that came from a * Closed meetings are meetings from which the the country to try this novel strategy. Freedom of Information request we made for documents public is excluded. Although most governments call The change of plan is discussed in closed meet- supporting Mayor Ross’s statement that Georgetown them “Executive Sessions,” we use the term “closed ings, but not in public, and citizens are unaware had gotten $20 million worth of free advertising from his meetings” here, since that is how they are defined in that the city has embarked on a new strategy for the interviews. the Texas Open Meetings Act, and that is what they town’s single largest expense — electricity. New copy is marked by a vertical bar. are. May 14 In response to a new ERCOT requirement, the Sep 22 At a city council meeting, Mr. Briggs presents council passes a Risk Management Policy that the GUS board mix (above) and an alternate requires the manager of utilities to report to Introduction mix prepared by the electric staff: the council “any transactions that expose the 35% coal 25% renewables city to significant risk.” n November 26 the city council passed an City code, Sec. 13.38.020 amendment to the original 2019 budget for the 25% nuclear 15% natural gas Jul 8 Spinning Spur 3, the wind farm west of Ama- fiscal year which ended September 30. The cost The energy mix question is discussed in a closed rillo that will serve Georgetown, applies to the of wholesale electricity ended $11.1 million meeting this date and at other times during the year, Oover budget. This forced a vote to amend the original Adrian ISD for a “Chapter 313” tax abatement. always in closed meetings. budget so it would reflect the actual cost. Taxable value of the $190 million project To date, the Sun has not found a public record of drops to $5 million. It had been four years since the city switched to 100 the plan adopted by the council during these closed In return, the wind farm will create 5 jobs. percent wind and solar energy, and this was the fourth meetings. The abatement requires 10 jobs. year in a row that wholesale electricity had cost more However, in its report to the city council on May Spinning Spur applies for, and gets, a waiver. than expected. The four-year loss was over $38 million. 14, 2019, Schneider Engineering writes, “The 2008 comptroller.texas.gov We had reported the losses in previous years, but IRP eventually settled on: accepted, and reported to you, the city’s plausible ex- 30% coal, 30% natural gas, Since Texas school finance laws require that planations each year. It is now clear that those expla- 30% nuclear and 10% market purchase ...” schools be “kept whole,” the state will reimburse nations, true in themselves, were not the whole truth, Council minutes, 9-22-12 • Electric Resource Management Adrian ISD for the revenue lost by this abatement. and that these partial truths had allowed us all to have Assessment Report, Schneider Engineering, 5-9-19 presented Aug 23 After losing to LCRA in lower courts, the City at council meeting 5-14-19 a false understanding of the scope of the problem. takes the case to the Texas Supreme Court. So we started digging. Oct 13 The council, in a closed meeting, discusses po- Sun 8-28-13 tential litigation with LCRA over Georgetown’s Although we citizens own the electric department Sep 30 Fiscal Year 2013 ends with the cost of Pur- power contract. The topic is discussed in and are captive customers of it, the state’s open gov- chased Power $5.9 million (17%) under budget. ernment laws make exceptions for the department closed meetings several more times during 2008. and these allow our city to operate in secrecy. Under Budget Over Budget When we started asking questions, the city was not Dec 23 After discussion in a closed meeting, the coun- open and helpful, so the only information Georgetown cil votes to sign a Power Purchase and Sale $6M 2013 citizens got was information the city wanted us to Agreement with American Electric Power $2.9M 2012 have. Plus what we at the Sun could dig up elsewhere. (AEP) for power from the Trent Mesa wind It turns out that the city people, however closed- farm west of Abilene for Southwestern Uni- (City budget documents) lipped they were in town, had said much more outside versity. The contract terms are secret. of town, and that is how we eventually got an under- Nov 26 In a closed meeting, the council votes 7-0 to standing of what happened and how it happened. ——————2011—————— sign a 20-year contract with Energy DeFrance What follows is that story in time-line format. Mar 8 The council votes to end the LCRA contract ear- (EDF), which will build and run Spinning Spur. The time-line comes almost entirely from city and ly, and buy electricity from multiple sources. By mid-2016, the City expects to be about Georgetown takes 74% of the electricity pro- outside documents, and excerpts from transcriptions duced; Garland takes 26%. of over 20 news interviews, podcasts and video pre- 18% renewable with a goal of 30% by 2035. Sun 9-4-11 Nov. 26, 2013, City Council closed meeting Agenda Item S; sentations featuring city officials. Lee Conner, EDF Energy, City Youtube video, “Georgetown For some items in the time-line, it wasn’t clear on Sep 1 Citing the increased cost of wholesale coal, gas Transitions to Wind Energy: 1-25-15 and wind power, the City raises the Power Cost which day something happened, so we used the date From the Future — In a May 10, 2015, radio inter- Adjustment (PCA) 1 cent per kilowatt hour, a when the item was posted. A few items we had only view on Austin’s KOOP, Chris Foster, Manager of the month when they occurred, so we used an esti- 9.5% increase for the average user. Sun 9-4-11 Resource Planning and Integration, tells how the mate for the day. wind contract came about and how Georgetown As you go through the time-line, three things will • The Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) is an extra ended up taking 74% of Spinning Spur 3. become apparent. charge on electric bills that is used to adjust for vari- Foster: “In 2013 wind prices were crashing, 1. A plan for a diversified mix of energy sources ations in the cost of wholesale electricity. It can be because everybody was afraid the wind tax was discussed in public in 2008. Then the discussion changed by the electric department without council credits were going to expire, and there were re- went underground and during the next seven years, approval. ally only two entities out there who were com- in the secrecy of closed meetings, the diversified, • Our homes use about 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) fortable signing really long-term deals and had multi-source plan morphed into an undiversified, sin- of electricity per month. Ten 100-watt light bulbs cash flows — us and Austin. gle-source plan — renewables only. burning for one hour equals one kilowatt hour. “So when the equity underwriters needed a • Large amounts of electricity are measured in 2. The wind contract was discussed and voted on in 20-year contract to support the wind farm, we megawatt hours (MWh). One megawatt hour equals secret. Then, after 15 months of more secret discus- stepped up to the plate, we were able to push 1,000 kWhs. sion, the council voted for the first time in public to that price* down extremely far, and it made it sign the solar contract. by far and away a good resource for us. Now that the 20-and-25 year contracts were signed ——————2012—————— “[At first] New Braunfels was going to take the 100 percent strategy was reverse-proof, and the 70 megawatts, we were going to take 74 and city embarked on a PR campaign. Jun 27 The City delivers a Breach of Contract letter to Garland was going to take 50. • We had the lowest cost electricity. LCRA arguing that after the city refused to sign “New Braunfels backed out ... and when we a new, 30-year agreement, LCRA eliminated a • Our bills wouldn’t go up. went back to our council, we said, ‘Hey, if you policy of allowing utilities to buy some power want to keep the deal, we have a choice. We can • The strategy was low risk. on the wholesale market. either split some of it with Garland, or we can • We were green without paying more. Six other utility customers consider leaving try to take it. 3. After six months of interviews of city people by LCRA for similar reasons. “And our council did not even hesitate. It an adoring national press, the wind farm went live on “If the contract goes away, the lights are took them less than two minutes of discussion Oct. 1, 2015. not going to go out. Every decision we make to say, ‘Go take all of it.’ ” Almost immediately, the financial risk that was in- revolves around what would be in the best in- Nov. 26, 2013, City Council closed meeting Agenda Item S; herent in the plan began to play out. At the end of the terest of the residents of Georgetown,” says KOOP ‘Shades of Green,’ May 10, 2015 first year, the city had to draw down its reserves to cov- Briggs. (Sun 7.1.12) * Price is $25 MWh - EIA 923. er the $6.3 million loss. The Georgetown story soared in print, on the air Jul 18 LCRA sues Georgetown in Travis County, alleg- ——————2014—————— ing “wrongful termination.” and in the cloud. In the real world, however, the plan May 10 Dale Ross is elected mayor. was going into the ditch and taking our money with it. Sun 7-22-2012 May 21 After a two-year legal battle, Georgetown and As we read the national press coverage and listened Aug 13 The City delivers a Notice of Termination let- LCRA settle. Georgetown pays $4.1 million. to seminars and podcasts it became surreal to hear ter to LCRA. Sun 5-28-14 talk of how great things were in Georgetown while “We’re certain we can get energy at better knowing how bad they actually were at the time. prices. All it means is that we’re going to be Sep 30 Fiscal Year 2014 ends. Electricity use rises, but The take-away in all this? We citizens will get the buying from someone else,” says utilities Purchased Power cost rises faster and ends government we want. This expensive problem was manager Glenn Dishong. $1.6 million over budget. caused by a lack of transparency in city government. Sun 8-19-12 Under Budget Over Budget The cost of secrecy is embedded in our electric bills. Sep 30 Fiscal Year 2012 ends. The city had dropped — Clark Thurmond LCRA, and the cost of Purchased Power* falls, 2014 $1.6M ending $2.8 million (7.3%) under budget. $6M 2013 $2.9M 2012 ——————2006—————— Under Budget Over Budget Nov 14 City council adopts a renewable program: $2.9M 2012 Oct 10 In closed meeting, the GUS Advisory Board • Residents can install solar panels; the city discusses bids for solar power, voting in open will buy their surplus power at 3 cents per session to recommend that the council enter kWh, * “Purchased Power” in the city budget is the into negotiations with the top two bidders. • Users can buy wind power as a “Premium total wholesale cost of electricity. It includes: GUS Advisory Board minutes, 10-10-14 • cost of wholesale electricity, Service” at 1.5 cents above the normal rate. Oct 28 The council fires City Manager Paul Bran- • transmission cost, ie., “shipping” Sun 11-22-06 denburg. Mr. Briggs takes over as interim city • ERCOT fees and costs manager, keeping his other positions. Council minutes, 10-28-14 ——————2008—————— ERCOT, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, manages the flow of electricity through the state- Sep 7 Jim Briggs, manager of utility operations, wide grid, an immense web of wire with users and ——————2015—————— says the council is considering a “fuel mix” power plants scattered across it like rain drops in a Feb 13 In a closed meeting, the GUS Advisory Board for Georgetown’s electricity supply. spiderweb. reviews the fully negotiated contract terms “When we’re looking at the decision that Users generally get power from the plants closest with SunEdison and then votes in regular ses- the city council is going to make for the city’s to them. sion to recommend that the city council move energy needs over the next 25 years, it’s a $1.5 Since electricity cannot be stored, it must be forward with the SunEdison contract for solar billion question. It’s huge. produced the moment it is needed. ERCOT monitors power. “A 5% shift one way or the other means real this changing demand and orders plants to produce The 25-year contract is expected to cost the dollars. more or less electricity as needed, minute-by-minute. city $20 million per year. “If LCRA cannot meet the mix requirements On hot days, as we turn on our air conditioners, Advisory board minutes, 2-13-15 ... Georgetown would be forced to diversify its ERCOT tells power plants to make more electricity. providers. As demand rises, it tells others to start up and alerts SunEdison owns Buckthorn Westex, LLC, the “Wind and solar need to comprise at least idle plants to get ready. legal entity that will build and own the solar farm 25% if not more. The grid is a living thing, pulsing with energy 10 miles north of Ft. Stockton. “With proper oversight, nuclear energy can as ERCOT continuously adjusts the output of many be well managed and contained. plants to match the changing demand of many Feb 23 Buckthorn Westex applies to the Ft. Stockton “Or you can continue to burn fossil fuels users. ISD for a “Chapter 313” tax abatement. and have to worry about polluting the planet.” The taxable value of the $183 million project Sun interview, 9-7-08 Oct 4 The City reduces electric rates about 4%. drops to $30 million. “The price decrease is a direct result of In return, Buckthorn will create 2 jobs. * * * where we’re getting our power from now,” The abatement requires 10 jobs. Beginning in 1935, the Lower Colorado River says utility manager Dishong. Buckthorn applies for, and gets, a waiver. Authority, LCRA, built the dams that created the “We’ve got the flexibility now to employ comptroller.texas.gov Highland Lakes, and sold hydro-electricity generat- short-term contracts, long-term contracts— Feb 24 The council votes, 7-0, to sign a 25-year Power ed by the dams. we can hedge our fuel supply. All these options Purchase Agreement with SunEdison, agree- As the years passed, LCRA built conventional help us get the lowest possible rates.” ing to take all the power produced. power plants and eventually grew into a huge seller Sun 10-7-12 Georgetown is now committed to buy twice of wholesale electricity to Texas industry, towns and as much wind and solar energy as it needs. The rural co-ops. surplus will be sold on the ERCOT spot market. * * * Council minutes, 2-24-15 • Renewable Energy FAQs ii The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 tive method. Our city council, through the “When you can have cost certainty for 25 guidance of Jim Briggs, set down several crite- years into the future, that’s gold.” ria for looking at power in the future. “The rate payers get a break ... and it’s a Mar 18 The City announces that it is now 100% green. “Their number one priority was the lowest good side benefit that you are helping save the Briggs: “By securing these renewable con- price possible. And number two, they wanted world.” tracts the utility can consider itself 100 percent that price long-term, because they wanted to Sun 8-17-16 ‘green,’ but it does so at extremely competitive be able to budget around it. And number three, costs for energy, and it hedges against future they wanted as little risk in both fluctuation of fuel and regulatory risks, fulfilling our initial fuel prices as well as regulatory risk. goal. “Because of our contracts, wind and solar “The objective was to try to get a commodity production is being put on the ground and at the least risk with the lowest cost. Not only that’s real. If it’s not going to us, it’s going to did we achieve that goal, we got the green ben- somebody else in the state, so I think there’s efit with it. a benefit that these plants will have for other “Customers will see a declining cost as we people in the state beyond Georgetown. go forward.” “The bottom line is it’s a lower price than Sun 3-22-15 • georgetown.org/2015/03/18/georgetown- we were paying before. Our wholesale cost is utility-to-be-powered-by-solar-and-wind-energy-by-2017 • lower than we have been paying for gas gener- Georgetown City Reporter, Vol 12, No.5 May, 2015 ation. “Sometimes you hear about other renewable From the Future — in an Aug 9, 2017, Eco-Capitalist projects where they buy the energy out west Podcast interview, Chris Foster, Manager of Re- and then they sell it out there, and buy replace- source Planning and Integration, explains how the ment energy here in the south. We chose not to 100% renewable plan was finally made public: go that route, because we wanted to be as trans- Foster: “... it was only after all that work was parent as possible. Sep 13 NRG Energy wins the auction of the unfin- done that we went back and said, ‘Are we going “We bought the energy out west, and I’m ished Buckthorn project for which it pays $11 to tell anybody that we have all renewable pow- paying for the rights to use the transmis- million. er and we don’t have fossil fuels anymore?’ sion lines the whole path all the way down to NRG warns that the deal must be done “And we thought about that for a while Georgetown for what our load is.” quickly, since Georgetown could terminate which is why the announcement wasn’t made archive.org/details/ShadesOfGreenJune112015 the agreement if Buckthorn is not producing until [March, 2015]. by Oct. 25, 2017. Jul 20 SunEdison’s stock price begins a precipitous Houston Chronicle, 9-13-16 “And we were just thinking, ‘Should we tell fall as its money troubles become widely anybody? Does it matter? Are people going to known. By September the stock is down two- Sep 30 FY 2016 — the first year on wind power — ends care?’ ” thirds. with Purchased Power $6.3 million (18.7%) “And so when we told council, and we asked, Wall Street Journal, 4-15-16 over budget. The city avoids raising electric and the council said, ‘You know what? People rates by drawing down reserves. probably won’t care but at the very minimum, Sep 28 As the solar farm heads into bankruptcy, the our economic development is definitely think- wind farm, Spinning Spur 3, begins operation. Under Budget Over Budget ing, if they have that as a pitch, maybe we can The City marks the event with a YouTube help bring in some other businesses,’ and so video, Georgetown Transitions to Wind Energy, 2016 $6.3M they said, ‘Let’s just say it and see what hap- featuring city officials. 2015 $3.5M pens.’ From the video: 2014 $1.6M “And then, it just exploded.” Ross: “We’ve gotten both national and inter- $6M soundcloud.com/user-573624833/podcast-eco-capitalist- national coverage. ... The reaction has been 2013 georgetown-tx-100-renewable-energy-with-chris-foster-dave- overwhelming.” $2.9M 2012 dixon Foster: “In 2015, when the gas market is The national media picks up the story with its crashing and fracking is at its height, every- City of Georgetown, budget documents • Sun 1-17-17 compelling “news pegs” — a Republican town in body was shocked when we said, ‘You know oil-rich Texas goes 100% green, and is the first to do what? That’s the year we’re going to go renew- Although the Fiscal Year ends Sept. 30, the final so with wind and solar only. able.’ ” numbers won’t be ready until late Nov. when the The story takes on a life of its own as city staff Briggs: “Our objective has been all along to council reviews the 4th Quarter report, amends the and officials are swept up in a heady swirl of inter- offer our customers the least risk, most cost ef- budget as needed, and closes out the year. views, appearances and promotion. fective option for energy in Georgetown.” YouTube, TheCityofGeorgetown, 9-25-15 • Sun 10-14-15 Nov 8 The council votes 7-0 to sign a second amend- Mar 27 Mr. Ross writes “Why My Texas Town Ditched ment to the Buckthorn contract. The terms are Fossil Fuel” for Time magazine: Sep 30 Fiscal Year 2015 — the last year on conven- secret. During the GUS Advisory Board meet- “Our move to wind and solar is chiefly a tional power — ends with the cost of Pur- ing three days later, Briggs says the council vot- business decision based on cost and price sta- chased Power 4.7 %over budget. ed to transfer management of the project from bility. SunEdison to NRG. Under Budget Over Budget “The city’s contracts for solar and wind pow- Council minutes, 11-8-16 • GUS Advisory Board minutes, er will provide wholesale electricity at a lower 2015 $3.5M 11-11-16 price than our previous contracts. These long- 2014 $1.6M Nov 9 NRG closes on the Buckthorn purchase, paying term agreements also provide a fixed cost that $6M 2013 $11 million for the unbuilt project. Construc- will enable the city to avoid the price volatility tion is expected to start in 2017. and regulatory costs we were likely to have $2.9M 2012 Ross says the cost of power is less than un- seen had we continued to use electricity gen- der the original contract. erated by burning fossil fuels. Oct 16 Georgetown and SunEdison arrive at a method- NRG will make a damage payment to George- “With energy costs locked in for the long- ology to calculate amounts of power due under town, says Briggs. term, we can maintain competitive, predict- the Buckthorn purchase agreement. Sun, 11-23-2016 • Council workshop video, 12-13-16 • City vs able electric rates through 2041. This “Letter of Agreement” will become a Buckthorn Westex, LLC, original petition “In the short term, our solar and wind material issue in the lawsuit Georgetown will farms will provide more overall energy than file against Buckthorn on Oct, 8, 2019, four we need. This means we will be able to sell Dec 13 During the council workshop on electric de- years away. partment over-budget Briggs says the loss was extra solar and wind power we don’t use, pro- Buckthorn Westex LLC’s original answer and counterclaim viding an overall benefit to power users in the in response to the Georgetown’s suit, Nov. 15, 2019 caused by a mild summer, lower consump- state.” tion and the inability to sell the contracted time.com/3761952/georgetown-texas-fossil-fuel-renewable-en- surplus power at a profit. ergy ——————2016—————— Briggs: “The power purchased loss for clearing excess supply used cash reserves in order Apr 13 Jim Briggs writes an OpEd in the Sun: Mar 8 Dale Ross and Jim Briggs: video interview by to make up the difference.” “The city reviewed proposals from several Newsy for RockTheVote.com. To rebuild reserves the city will: coal providers, natural gas companies, solar, Ross: “We make decisions in Georgetown • reallocate some shared costs between the wind and even one nuclear option. based on what’s best for our citizens. This was water and electric departments “The truth is that the wind and solar com- a decision that was going to be good for the • put off building some infrastructure bination was simply the least expensive and city, not only in the first year, but in year 25. • use debt for new infrastructure risky than all of the other options.” “We have 97 windmills out in Amarillo, so Sun 4-13-15 all that will come down a transmission line all This unexpected loss shows how difficult it is to the way into Georgetown from Amarillo. predict the year-end cost of power under a strategy Apr 15 Buckthorn gets approval to connect the solar “And our solar farm is ... out near Ft. Stock- of buying twice as much power as needed at a fixed farm to a substation at Ft. Stockton, 11.5 miles ton in West Texas. The energy will be generat- price — and then selling an unpredictable surplus a w a y. ed there, and it’ll go on the transmission line at unpredictable prices. TransmissionHub.com; 4-16-15 from there all the way into Georgetown.” Briggs: “It makes economic sense, and if you Dec 13 The council amends the 2017 budget. Briggs share that information and show people where says in addition to the 2016 changes, in 2017 the • Alamo 6 the economics work on this, they understand electric department will: • RE Roserock that, and they can relate to that.” • use debt for utility construction • Castle Gap Solar newsy.com/videos/this-texas-town-in-oil-country-is-going- • add in the damage payment from NRG’s • East Pecos Solar 100-percent-renewable/ purchase of Buckthorn • Upton County Solar City of Georgetown, budget documents, workshop video • • Pearl Solar Mar 22 After a closed meeting discussion, the council Sun 1-17-17) votes 7-0 to sign the “First Amendment to the Buckthorn Solar Power Purchase Agreement” with SunE- The City declined to disclose what the NRG Roserock dison. The terms are secret. The amendment payment was for, when it was made, or how much it I-10 is signed March 28. was. Fort Stockton Council minutes 3-22-16 • Bankruptcy document, 8-9-16 Once it goes live, three years from now, Buck- From the Future — On Sept. 13, 2019, the Sun sent a ——————2017—————— thorn’s monthly production data will reveal that Freedom of Information request to the City for a Jan 1 The PCA on electric bills increases from .01 its location and connection to the grid results in re- copy of the amendment. The City declined and sent cents to .2 cents. The City says the increase duced production outside the high-demand summer the matter to the Texas Attorney General’s office for is caused by an increased cost of electricity months. a ruling. On Dec. 3, 2019, the Attorney General in transmission. (Sun 1-4-17) Leaving the Ft. Stockton substation, Buckthorn’s a “letter ruling” said the city must not release the energy flows west where it encounters congestion in information. the area of Austin’s Roserock solar farm. To the east Mar 7 Ari Shipiro interviews Mayor Ross on NPR’s the power lines enter a production-rich area of six Apr 21 SunEdison files Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U. S. “All Things Considered.” big solar farms. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New Ross: “...wind and solar power are more pre- York, valuing the unbuilt Buckthorn project at dictable. The prices don’t swing up and down Apr 22 Earth Day meeting at the Library. $15.8 million. like oil and gas. So the city can sign a contract “We had three goals: find the absolute low- Bloomberg News 4-21-16 • Bankruptcy Documents today and know what the bill is going to be for est price, strike a long-term deal but carry no the next 25 years. That’s especially appealing risk and reach the renewable standard,” says Aug 9 SunEdison urges speed in the bankruptcy pro- in a place like Georgetown where a lot of retir- Foster. ceedings, telling the court: ees live on fixed incomes.” “We’ve taken this utility and made it pret- “ ... the Buckthorn Project faces an April npr.org/2017/03/07/519064002/texas-city- leads-the- way-on-renewable-energy ty sophisticated over the last 15 years,” says 2017 Commercial Operation Date (COD), which Briggs. “This is a unique opportunity, and I is the date upon which a project ... begins pro- Apr (no date) After the bankruptcy delay, construction am glad we are on the leading edge of it.” duction of electricity for sale. resumes on the Buckthorn solar farm at Ft. Sun 4-29-15 “Failure to reach COD by October 25, 2017, Stockton. would constitute a termination event under Cecil Blair, video, swinertonrenewables.com Apr 22 CNN interviews Briggs: “We will realize cost the power purchase agreement [with George- savings early on, and the way we’ve structured town], and daily delay damages between the Apr 22 Ross travels to Washington, D.C. to speak at our contracts, we’ll be able to receive many of scheduled COD of April 28, 2017 and the final the Earth Optimism Summit sponsored by the those benefits from day one.” COD of October 25, 2017 are significant.” Smithsonian Institute. youtube.com/watch?v=H6pMaLOxHJY SunEdison Bankruptcy Document 8-9-16 Ross: “It started back in 2008 when I was on council. We gave our city-owned utility a mis- May 4 David Morgan becomes the new city manager. Aug 10 Sierra Club releases its “Ready for 100” report sion to go secure long-term contracts that cre- featuring 10 cities going all renewable. ate cost certainty for our rate payers. And part May 10 Foster and Keith Hutchison, city spokesman, The report quotes Ross, “This was a busi- of that is we wanted to minimize price volatili- are interviewed on Austin’s KOOP Shades of ness decision and it was a no-brainer. This is ty in the market and regulatory risk. Green radio program. a long-term source of power that creates cost “These contracts were very favorable in Foster: “In 2017, if the weather’s good, those certainty, brings economic development, uses pricing, and they accomplished those two two [wind and solar] plants alone will produce less water, and helps the environment. goals, which was to minimize price volatility a little more than twice the energy the city is in the market and regulatory risk. going to use. So in the front part of these con- Aug 14 Al Gore visits Georgetown. “It was a math problem, and the math prob- tracts, we’re going to be selling a lot of the ex- “I’ve been hearing about all the good things lem got solved, and so for the next 25 years our cess. happening in Georgetown,” he says, “and this rate payers have cost certainty. Hutchison: “Both these plants are way out is becoming a very well-known story. “There are [other communities] who have in West Texas and the power will get here “You all are following the economics and, as entered into bad contracts, and ... it may take through transmission lines.” the mayor says, ‘the facts,’ and it’s led you to 20 years to get those bad contracts out of the Foster: “We felt this is the best cost-protec- 100% renewable energy. That’s fantastic. w a y. “We had decent contracts [with LCRA] and Dec 19 Georgetown electric department staff gives a The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 iii we had to buy our way out of them to go 100% presentation at Texas A&M. One slide — “Mar- green.” ginal Electric Power Fuel: Natural Gas” — Travel records, City of Georgetown • arthoptimism.si.edu/ suggests that staff was aware that natural gas did in Georgetown by going 100% wind and so- calendar/2017/events/energy-efficiency/ prices, though volatile in the short term, had lar. We know what we’re going to pay per kilo- Apr 23 Sun interview with Briggs been trending steadily down since 2007. watt in 2041, and so we have cost certainty, and Briggs: “The main thing we did is to ensure The presentation was not given in George- that takes care of the people who elected us to that our rates would remain flat. The price of town, and did not become known outside the serve their best interests. ... It’s a long-term energy may do a lot of things, but it’s projected City until the Sun discovered the slide deck on strategy, you’re going to save money if you live to climb. Sometime our load is going to grow, an A&M archive site. in Georgetown, okay? and the price of energy will probably also “So I’m telling them they’re going to save g r o w. Marginal Electric Power Fuel: money, and they’re believing it — and some- “Our projection is that there’s going to be a times it takes a lot longer to convince them that Natural Gas substantial savings, probably in the last 10 to I’m actually gonna save ‘em money, because 15 years of the contracts.” Henry Hub Natural Gas this is too good of a deal. [They say] “How can Sun 4-23-17 $14.00 you possibly be doing that?” TREND May 9 Ross is re-elected mayor. $12.00 “In 2014 we broke a contract, and we had to Henry Hub Natural Gas $10.00 write a big check to get out of that contact. But Jun 1 Ross is interviewed on MSNBC Linear (Henry Hub Natural Gas) the savings we’re going to generate from that is $8.00 y = -0.0015x + 64.864 “Ours was a no-brainer. We’re going to pro- R² = 0.5147 100-fold over what we had to pay. $6.00 vide cost certainty over 25 or 30 years. It’s wind “We made a great deal, and we were the first and solar energy, no pollutants go back into the $4.00 ones, and we took a lot of risks, and I had to atmosphere. Everybody wins on this deal. $2.00 give a lot of speeches ... and I explained to them msnbc.com/msnbc-news/watch/texas-republican-may- $- that we had cost certainty ... so we won the eco- or-pushes-for-renewable-energy 1/1/2007 4/1/2007 7/1/2007 1/1/2008 4/1/2008 7/1/2008 1/1/2009 4/1/2009 7/1/2009 1/1/2010 4/1/2010 7/1/2010 1/1/2011 4/1/2011 7/1/2011 1/1/2012 4/1/2012 7/1/2012 1/1/2013 4/1/2013 7/1/2013 1/1/2014 4/1/2014 7/1/2014 1/1/2015 4/1/2015 7/1/2015 1/1/2016 4/1/2016 7/1/2016

10/1/2007 10/1/2008 10/1/2009 10/1/2010 10/1/2011 10/1/2012 10/1/2013 10/1/2014 10/1/2015 nomic battle. Jun 8 Ross travels to Washington, D.C. for a screen- “We have a lot of brainiacs on staff ... and ing of From the Ashes at the National Geo- Gas price chart from 2007 to 2016 shows that they have a mayor that really embraces out-of- graphic offices. although gas prices are variable, the long-term the-box thinking. “The decision was first and foremost an eco- trend was toward lower prices. “And that’s what our success is all about. ... nomic decision,” says Mr. Ross in a clip from oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/bitstream/handle/1969.1/158450/ Renewable energy can win on a level playing the film funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies. ESL-KT-16-12-10.pdf?sequence=1 field. ... I mean, if you can’t take the truth, Travel records, City of Georgetown • NG’s Youtube channel: don’t listen to me, okay? [applause] “Renewable Energy For the People | From the Ashes” ——————2018—————— We’re actually more than 100%, because Jul 28 Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to we’ve contracted for more and when we have Power opens in theaters. In the film, Mr. Ross Feb 8 Video blogger “iamhyla” interviews Ross in more green energy ... we sell it back to the grid, is shown speaking to Mr. Gore at city hall: Georgetown. and somebody down those transmission lines Ross: “You’re in Georgetown, which is the Ross: “... as the state of Texas built the distri- is getting our green energy that we bought, and reddest city in the reddest county in Texas, and bution lines it became economically feasible to they’re going to pay us today’s market price. I’m a conservative Republican, okay? pipe in the sunshine from west Texas and the “[Georgetown’s example] puts to rest the no- “But, you know, our duty to our rate payers wind from Amarillo through these transmis- tion that renewable, green, sustainable energy is to provide them with the lowest possible util- sion lines.” is more expensive than fossil fuels. That’s to- ity cost.” Interviewer: “Did you get any push back?” tally false.” Gore: “And money talks.” Ross: “Very little. Maybe one or two people, youtube.com/watch?v=Shi_zgYuFzU Ross: “But from a common sense standpoint, because they wanted to make this a partisan the less stuff you put in the air, the better it is. I issue. Probably the most common comment Sep 26 Ross travels to Alberta, Canada, to speak at mean it’s common sense, you don’t need scien- was, ‘It’s too good to be true. You know, you’re the Alberta Climate Summit in Calgary. He is tists to debate it.” telling us this is what the deal is, but there’s no interviewed by David Bell on the CBC radio Youtube Paramount Movies Australia, Official Film Clip 10 way that y’all can pull this deal off.’ program, Homestretch. Jan 2018 “And we did.” Ross: “In Georgetown, we make our decisions based on the facts. This was a decision Aug 1 The City increases the PCA from .2 cents to .59 youtube.com/watch?v=Y6WFdQz3pMQ cents. between wind and solar and natural gas. Wind Feb 21 Bloomberg Philanthropies names Georgetown and solar would give us fixed rate pricing for 25 Sep 30 FY 2017 ends with the cost of Purchased Power a finalist in the Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge. years. With natural gas, it’s only seven years. $9.5 million (26%) over budget. Cash reserves The City gets $100,000 for preliminary work. So we know, all the way through 2041, what are drawn down for the second year. Sun, 2-28-2018, 4-29-18 we are going to pay for our electricity, which gives us cost certainty, which minimizes and Under Budget Over Budget Mar 7 Ross travels to Washington, D.C. to be a pan- mitigates volatility in the short-term market.” elist in the session, “Red State=Clean Energy: cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/Mayor-ross-georgetown-re- 2017 $9.5M How market-driven clean energy is transform- newables-calgary-1.4839431 $6.3M 2016 ing the Texas electric grid,” co-sponsored by Sep 30 FY 2018 ends with Purchased Power $11.6 mil- 2015 $3.5M the R Street Institute, Texas Clean Energy Co- lion (28%) over-budget. Buckthorn solar has 2014 $1.6M alition and The American Conservative. (City been running for three months. documents) $6M 2013 At $80.92 per megawatt hour, net wholesale power cost is 23% higher than it was in 2015, Mar 30 Buckthorn Westex, LLC ownership changes $2.9M 2012 the last year on a diversified power mix. from NRG Yield to Clearway Energy. Clearway (City budget documents) Oct 4 Ross travels to San Francisco for a private expects Buckthorn to cash flow $4 million a screening of Jamie Redford’s film, Happening: year to stockholders. Under Budget Over Budget A Clean Energy Revolution. In the film, Red- Clearwayenergy.org, 2nd quarter 2018 results ford interviews Ross at the Monument Cafe. 2018 $11.6M Ross: “We’re the second city in the country Apr 1 Smithsonian Magazine, “Is a Texas Town the 2017 $9.5M to go 100% green and the tax rate’s staying the Future of Renewable Energy?” by Dan Solo- same, and so I’m spending money like a Dem- mon. 2016 $6.3M ocrat, okay?” Solomon: “To be sure, about 2 percent of the 2015 $3.5M happeningthemovie.com/about-the-film/ • City press release time, the Georgetown utility draws electrici- 2014 $1.6M 12-6-17 ty derived from fossil fuels. Ross says the city $6M 2013 Oct 10 “How Georgetown’s GOP mayor became a hero more than compensates at other times by sell- to climate change evangelists,” Jonathan Ti- ing excess renewable energy back to the grid— $2.9M 2012 love, Austin American Statesman: at a profit.” Oct 10 Ross travels to Brussels, Belgium, to be the Ross: “My tea party friends are not so sure Ross: “We’re doing this because it’s good keynote speaker at a meeting of the European about me anymore, and this is what I tell them for our citizens. Cheaper electricity is better. Conservatives & Reformists Group. — ‘Al Gore has done more in one day to make Clean energy is better than fossil fuels.” Ross: “As conservatives what we need to re- the world a better place than you have proba- smithsonianmag.com/innovation/texas-town-future-renewable-energy-180968410/ member is that we need the free market solu- bly done in your whole life.’ ” tions to dictate the right decisions. “What reasonable person can’t weigh the ev- “It is the facts that need to lead politicians idence and come to the conclusion that climate to the right choices and at the end of the day, change is real and it’s happening. we need to understand that, on the city and “When you say, ‘No, it’s not.’ [I say] Really? regional or provincial level, local politicians Well, what are you basing that on? You think are the ones that are responsible for deliver- Irma and Harvey were just coincidences? Re- ing electricity that’s both affordable and avail- ally?” able.” statesman.com/article/0171023/news/ 310239786 web.cor.europa.eu/ecr/news/Pages/Climate-change---Let-the- Oct 11 Ross travels to Park City, Utah, for the Sun- free-market-dictate-the-right-decisions.aspx dance Institute’s screening of “Inconvenient Oct 29 Ross travels to Detroit where Bloomberg Sequel: Truth to Power” at the Sundance Insti- Philanthropies announces winners of the U.S. tute. Mayor’s Challenge at the Global Cities Sum- Oct 12-15 Ross travels to Las Vegas to speak at the Na- mit. tional Clean Energy Summit 9.0, held at the Georgetown wins a $1 million grant to par- Bellagio Resort & Casino. tially fund an experiment with solar panel/ battery storage systems with the ultimate goal Oct 23 Ross introduces Gore as keynote speaker on of becoming the first community to become opening day of the Texas Renewable Energy energy independent. Industry Alliance “GridNext” conference held Sun, 10-31-18 • bloomberg.org/press/releases/nine-cities- at the Sheraton in Georgetown. Jul 1 Buckthorn begins commercial operation. Jim win-1-million-innovative-solutions-urgent-local-issues- Gore says that Ross is the “breakout star” of Briggs, Dale Ross and David Morgan attend the bloomberg-philanthropies-us-mayors-challenge/ Inconvenient Sequel. (Sun 10-25-2017) ribbon cutting. Nov 1 PBS Digital Studios program Hot Mess inter- Georgetown’s contract runs 25 years to 2043. views Ross in Georgetown. Oct 25 The final “Commercial Operation Date” in Sun, 7-1-18 the Buckthorn contract arrives with the plant Ross: “[Other Republican mayors] think it’s eight months away from startup. Aug 8 Mr. Ross, podcast interview with John Farrell, remarkable, and they think that it took tremen- Failure to meet the Oct. 25, 2017, “COD” was Institute for Local Self-reliance based in Wash- dous courage to do this, but I remind them that called a “termination event” by SunEdison in ington, D. C. if you do the right thing and make decisions its bankruptcy. (See Aug 9, 2016) Ross: “We did assume the risk, but we felt based on facts, it’s not that hard to do. The City is silent when asked by the Sun like we were very capable of assuming the risk “I just encourage all the elected officials to how this date passed without termination. over the long term, and that’s what we’ve been do the right thing for their citizens and don’t SunEdison bankruptcy documents able to achieve so far. be afraid to innovate and most of all, don’t be “A marketing firm did an analysis for us and afraid to be a bold, visionary leader.” Nov 14 The council amends the 2017 budget to ac- the interviews I’ve done have created over $20 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XcRl2_IIwU count for the $9.5 million overrun for Pur- million in free advertising.” chased Power. ilsr.org/georgetown-texas-voices-of-100-podcast/ Nov 27 At a workshop and council meeting, city staff The city will: presents the final accounting for 2018. At the Sun’s request for documentation of the free • continue the increased PCA To pay for the $11.6 million over budget cost advertising statement, the City provided data collect- • use cash in the reserve fund of Purchased Power, $6.9 million is pulled ed by Breakaway Public Relations. • move $1.5 million in expenses from the elec- from the reserve fund, which by year’s end had Breakaway supplies reach and ad values. tric to the water fund dropped from $8.8 million to $1.9 million. city council meeting and workshop minutes Total cites: 1,476 In three years, the over-budget total has People reached: 2.14 billion reached $27.5 million. Nov 19 Ross travels to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Ad value: $19.8 million to attend the Halifax International Security Although the city council had discussed — and A small number of the cites are actual interviews. Forum where he is a panelist in the session, the Sun reported — the losses in the prior two years, Most are excerpts that appear in other stories and “Climate Change: Houston, We Have A Solu- the city’s plausible explanations, its secrecy, and posts about renewable energy. Many mention, but do tion.” the City’s reluctance to raise electric rates had kept not discuss, Georgetown’s plan. A few examples: Ross: “When you communicate to somebody citizens unaware of the true scope of the trouble that you’re going to be saving them 24% on the Apr 22, 2015 — MSN.com they were facing. cost of electricity, it’s a pocketbook issue that Reach: 31.3 million. Ad value: $2.9 million Now, after three years, the losses can no longer be they like, and the environmental benefit is a Nov 17, 2017 — Punxsutawney Spirit (PA ) explained away or covered by a continued draw- bonus. Reach: 21 Ad value: 19¢ down of reserves. “I think people need to come to the realiza- 2015 thru 2017 — Stories/videos in China Suddenly, the risk that had been inherent in the tion that wind and solar are the future and fos- Reach: 193.1 million Ad value: $1.78 million strategy all along, became known. It is clear that sil fuels are the past. They are not seeing the Apr 27, 2015 — Georgetown resident Paul Gonin’s electric bills must go up to keep the electric fund future, and I am, I’m seeing the future with so- Letter to the Editor in the Statesman. healthy, and to continue making transfers from the lar panels and windmills.” Reach: 423,562 Ad value: $3,917.95 electric fund to the general fund. “ ... the future is wind and solar ... and hydro as well. You run water downhill, run it back, May 18 Ross travels to Los Angeles to appear on the Dec 3 Ross travels to Washington to appear at Senator recycle it, keep running it up and down the Environmental Media Association’s Impact Bernie Sanders’ Climate Change Town Hall. hill, and it produces energy. And that’s the fu- Summit panel discussion, “Why Economics, Sanders: “I would imagine that having ture, too, ‘cause the world has a lot of water.” Not Politics, Will Make Your Community moved away from fossil fuel, the electric bills facebook.com/Halifaxtheforum/videos/ Green.” Debbie Levin is host. in your city are soaring and everyone is beat- vb.217717424959003/1643233202407411/?type=2&theater Ross: We’re spreading the gospel of what we ing down the doors of city hall in order to get iV The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 Mar 3 The City awards Schneider Engineering a draw would likely pass. $30,000 contract to review the city’s purchasing “In response to local considerations com- and management practices for electricity. municated by us by the city that now is not the you to go back to fossil fuels — am I right? proper time to move forward ... we are termi- Ross: “You are absolutely wrong. No, the Mar 8 After examining data from the U. S. Energy In- nating the grant agreement,” says Bloomberg. critics would hope that that’s the case, but formation Administration (EIA), the Sun dis- Sun 8-11-19 that’s not what we did. covers that production at Buckthorn fell from 48,845 megawatt hours in June, to Aug 13 The Council votes to hire Schneider Engineer- 9,566 megawatt hours in December. ing to oversee the city’s energy portfolio man- When asked about this drop, which was agement, develop a comprehensive risk policy greater than other Texas solar farms, the City for the electric department and monitor and replied, via an email: forecast cost of purchased power. First year “Solar production falls off in the winter cost is $180,000. Council minutes 8-13-19 • Sun 8-21-19 partly because the solar farm is built to maxi- mize production in the summer. As the Earth Aug 27 The Council votes to start negotiations with tilts away from the Sun during the winter Shell Energy North America and Tenaska months, the productivity of the farm drops.” Power Services Company for management of the city’s electricity buying and selling activi- Mar 12 Concerned that the $1 million Bloomberg ty. The first year cost will be around $300,000. Philanthropies grant might commit the city Sun 9-1-19 to spending money after the grant expires, the council postpones a vote on accepting the Sept 18 City announces that Daniel Bethapudi, assis- grant. tant director of College Station Utilities, will “We wanted to achieve two things; one to become general manager of the city’s electric eliminate volatility in the short-term markets, Mar 20 The Sun publishes the EIA data referred to utility. City press release 9-18-19 and two, we wanted to mitigate regulatory and above, in chart form, showing the falloff at governmental risk. Buckthorn compared to other solar farms. Sep 30 Fiscal year 2019 ends with Purchased Power “The tide is changing. We’re looking at the Although all solar farms show a natural $11.1 million (25%) over budget. After four tremendous job creation in wind and solar. ... decline from summer to winter, other Texas years, the total loss is $38.6 million. At the Our solar farm ... takes three people to run. solar farms do not suffer the falloff that has council meeting on Nov. 26, the council will “Don’t we have the obligation to leave the occurred at Buckthorn. consider steps necessary to cover the loss. planet better for our kids? We have the ability Sun, 3-20-19 to do that. You just have to have bold, visionary Under Budget Over Budget leaders who you elect to make that happen. “We transfer $4 to $5 million dollars, sort of $11.1M Solar production, 2018 2019 like a defacto excise tax ... to the general fund. 2018 $11.6M “There are those Doubting Thomases out 100% 2017 $9.5M there, and we said, ‘let’s take a look at it for a Texas average year and see if your utility bill goes up.’ 80% 2016 $6.3M “ ‘And let’s take a look at it in the second year 2015 $3.5M and you tell me ...’ ” 60% 2014 $1.6M c-span.org/video/?455281-1/senator-bernie-sanders-holds- 40% 49.5% town-hall-meeting-climate-change start=3885 Buckthorn $6M 2013 20% $2.9M Dec 4 Interview, Sarah Holder, CityLab, a news web- 19.6% 2012 0% site in Washington, D. C. June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Ross: “We put together a communication Oct 7 A week after Briggs retires, Bethapudi starts plan to explain [to our citizens] what we were as the new manager of the electric utility. doing, when we were doing it, and why we Mar 26 The Council votes 7-0 to send a “Notice of were doing it. Oct 8 6:23 p.m. The city votes 6-0 to sue Buckthorn Event of Default” Buckthorn Westex LLC. “But really, it was just a matter of time be- Westex, LLC, alleging: Council Minutes 3-26-19 fore people understood that their utility bill • Fraud by Nondisclosure was not increasing — it was stable, and there Mar 26 & Apr 9 The council postpones a vote on the $1 • Breach of contract wasn’t anything to fear. million Bloomberg grant. “... we’re realizing that we can be a shining Council minutes 3-26-19 & 4-9-19• Sun 4-3-19 6:27 p.m. The lawsuit is e-filed with the Dis- example for others to follow, because the envi- trict Clerk, Williamson County. ronmental benefits are so good.” Apr 23 The mayor is interviewed by Errol Barnett for The City alleges that: citylab.com/environment/2018/12/green-new-deal-bernie- a CBS podcast. • Buckthorn failed to disclose facts about sanders-Mayor-ross-climate-town-hall/577279/ Ross: “We did have a bad year last year, and the expected performance during and after I think we lost about $3 million. contract negotiations and ——————2019—————— “But in the five years that we’ve been doing • Georgetown was ignorant of those facts this, the net is over $15 million, so this is a 25- and did not have an equal opportunity to dis- Jan 1 Electric bills go up as the city increases the year plan not a 25-month plan.” cover those facts. base rate from $20 to $24.80 per month. cbsnews.com/news/how-conservative-georgetown-texas-be- City Council meeting video 10-8-19 • Plaintiff’s Original came-renewable-energy-leader-mayor-Mayor-ross-2019-04-23/ Petition, Cause 19-1614-C26, 26th Judicial District Court Jan 6 The City announces measures to offset the Oct 11 Buckthorn officials dispute all claims made by higher cost of purchased power including: In 2018, the electric department lost $10.5 million. Georgetown, saying: • postponement of some electrical system In the previous five years, the loss was $29.7 mil- “Buckthorn has and will continue to honor construction lion. However, during two of years, 2014 and 2015, all terms of its contractual agreement with • a temporary hiring freeze and Georgetown was still on conventional power. Losses the City and any claims to the contrary are • a reduction in the cash that is transferred averaged $1.6 million per year for those years. inaccurate. Rather than working in good faith, to the general fund May 4 Michael Triggs edges out incumbent John Hes- Georgetown elected to pursue litigation in a Officials say they are talking with the solar ser in the city council election. Incumbents clear attempt to terminate its contractual obli- and wind companies about renegotiating the Steve Fought and Tommy Gonzales are re- gations.” Sun 10-16-19 contracts. Possible solutions are: elected. • reducing the amount of power purchased Nov 15 Buckthorn Westex answers Georgetown’s suit • pay a lower price now and a higher price May 14 At the council workshop Steve Moffitt of and makes counter claims, alleging: later Schneider Engineering briefs the council on • Georgetown did not identify the informa- • sell a portion of the contract to someone the results of the study on the electric depart- tion it claimed Buckthorn had a duty to dis- else ment’s power purchasing and management close, and • buy less power now and more later. practices. • did not explain why Buckthorn, as a con- Sun 1-6-19 He recommends that the city: tractual counterparty, owed any disclosure Jan 20 Since Georgetown is selling surplus power • hire an energy management service duty. at a loss, some ask if it is practical to use the • appoint an oversight board for George- • that Georgetown stopped paying power Bloomberg grant to create more surplus by town Utility Systems invoices in March, 2019, and this constitutes a installing solar panels and batteries around • improve oversight and accountability of Breach of Contract. town. management of the energy portfolio Buckthorn asks the Court to declare: The City says the grant will continue. • set an appropriate amount of cash in the • that Georgetown’s withholding of pay- Sun 1-20-19 rate stabilization fund, and adjust the PCA pe- ment constitute an Event of Default. riodically to stabilize rates • that Buckthorn did not commit any Event Jan 22 At the council’s afternoon workshop, City Man- • develop an improved risk management of Default. ager David Morgan and Public Works manager policy. (The current policy, set in 2013, has Defendant’s Original Answer and Counterclaims. Jim Briggs present an overview of the energy proved inadequate.) problem. Nov 26 To deal with the $11.1 million over budget cost of May 14 At the first council meeting after the election, wholesale electricity for 2018, the council votes Feb 1 The City raises the PCA from .59 to 1.75 cents Mr. Hesser is absent and Mr. Triggs is not yet to move $4.3 million from other city depart- per kilowatt hour. sworn in. ments into the electric department by: By the end of the city’s fiscal year in Sept. In a rushed vote, the council accepts the • selling the department’s share of the West- the increase will bring in $8.9 million. Bloomberg Grant, 4-2. side Service Center to the water department FY2020 budget • Sun, 1-27-2019 • City letter, “Important infor- The council votes to send Buckthorn West- and reimbursing the electric department for mation regarding increases in your electric bill.” ex a “tolling” letter extending the time for ne- money spent previously on it’s share of the gotiations related to the March default notice. buiding: $2.6 million. Feb 2 Mr. Briggs shifts from managing the Public Council minutes 5-14-19; Sun 5-19-19 • sell the fiber network to the city’s IT depart- Works Department to concentrating on the May 20 At a town hall meeting, Triggs, in the audi- ment: $645,000. utilities department, especially the electric • sell unused land on FM 1460 to the fleet de- problems. Wayne Reed, assistant city manager ence, questions the May 4 vote to accept the Bloomberg grant, saying that had he been partment: $482,000. picks up the public works duties. • reduce the electric department’s payment Sun 2-6-19 sworn in at that time, he would have voted against it. to the General Fund: $500,000. • increase payments from the South George- Feb 4 Former mayor MaryEllen Kersch makes an Triggs: “When you currently have financial difficulties, it is not wise to enter into the un- town Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone: Open Records request for information regard- $85,000. ing Mr. Ross’s out-of-state travel. known. We know this is filled with expenses and are not sure of the financial rewards.” The council also voted to sell $722,000 worth She says in spite of the city’s loss-making of Renewable Energy Credits. energy program, Ross is “still representing Sun 5-26-19 the city’s program as being cost-effective, and May 28 S&P lowers the city’s utility bond rating from The city earns one Renewable Energy Credit for of course that’s not the case.” AA to AA-. The company press release says the each megawatt hour of electricity produced by its Sun 2-10-19 outlook is stable, adding:, solar and wind contracts. Feb 13 The City starts looking for a manager for its “The rating action reflects our view of the These credits can be sold for cash or used to offset energy portfolio and seeking proposals for a challenges that GUS faces with the excess elec- the city’s use of fossil fuel generated power. comprehensive review of how it buys and sells tricity that the utility has under contract. In the past, Georgetown “retired” rather than sold electricity. “The stable outlook reflects our view of the these credits, and this allowed the city to say it was Sun 2-13-19 financial strength of the combined electric, 100% renewable. water, and wastewater pledge.” By selling these credits for cash, the city has aban- Feb 14 In response to citizen questions about the mon- S&P Global Ratings press release, May 28, 2019. ey-losing energy contracts, the City releases doned its claim to be 100% renewable. new data on energy purchase and use. If the electric department fails to make payments Nov 26 Later in the meeting, the council votes 5-1 to give Feb 18 The City responds to the Kersch Open Records on money borrowed to build electric infrastructure, the Citigoup data center in southeast George- request, releasing documents on 16 trips tak- the water and wastewater departments must make town special pricing on electricity. en by Ross. Most are appearances at climate those payments. Nov. 2019 6.24 ¢ per kilowatt hour change events and film screenings. In everyday terms, the electric, water and waste- May 2019 5.3 ¢ " " " Ross says, “For all my speaking engage- water departments co-signed each other’s notes. Nov. 2020 3.3 ¢ " " " ments, the city has not covered any costs. I The 3.3 ¢ price is good to Nov. 2014. have not received any honorarium. Typically, I Jun 1 Electric bills rise again as the city increases City manager, David Morgan says the data- was provided an airline ticket and hotel room.” the PCA to 2.375 cents per kilowatt hour. center is Georgetown’s largest electricity user Sun 2-24-19 The two PCA increases this year will pull in and, “represents approximately 10 percent of Feb 20 Based on new information released Feb. 14, the $13 million. City FY2020 budget • Sun 6-2-19 our total electric demand.” Sun 12-1-19 Sun publishes an analysis of energy sources. Jul 23 The council votes 5-1 to reconsider the Because Georgetown buys more power from the The data shows that the city was never pow- Bloomberg grant at a later meeting. wind farm than it uses, it ends up selling much of ered by 100% renewable energy. During the Mr. Triggs, now sworn in, says he would the surplus at a loss. three years since the 100% program began, have voted against the grant in light of the The 3.3¢ price for Citigroup is about the same as fossil fuel sources provided up to 46% of the problems in the electric department. the delivered price from the wind farm. power used. Steve Fought: “I think many of us have con- The Citigroup data center is in a dual service area The city says the 100% claim is possible be- cluded it is a good idea, but maybe it’s not the and can buy power from either Georgetown or On- cause the city uses the “Renewable Energy right time for a good idea.” core. Because Citigroup has a choice, it has a strong Credits” from the sale of surplus wind and so- Kevin Pitts: “I would love to withdraw from negotiating position and can force Georgetown to lar power to claim renewable status for power it today if we could.” generated by fossil fuels. sell at or near the delivered wholesale cost, especially Sun 2-20-19 Aug 2 Bloomberg Philanthropies terminates the since Georgetown would likely have to take a lower grant after learning that a council vote to with- price on the spot market for its surplus electricity. WILLIAMSON COUNTY

Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Section B

New Year Pet therapy benefits young, old brings promises By KATE THURMOND When Ruth Olson and her of luck, joy dog Maggie joined the Sun City Pet Club they inspired members to develop closer y granma had bonds with their dogs and the a lot of sayings community by providing pet she had heard therapy. from child- Tom Olson, president of the hood, and she Sun City Pet Club, is passion- Mcould whip one out in a ate about the role pet therapy nanosecond for whatev- can play in the lives of those er situation you might he visits. When he moved to find yourself confront- the area in 2009, the Pet Club ing. I am now regretful had fewer than 60 members I can’t recall more of and had no therapy compo- her pithy asides. Many nent. His wife, Ruth, joined seem to hold more than a EGGS IN the club with their thera- grain of truth. She said Y OCKET py-certified dog Maggie, who that eating salt would M P immediately became a hit. dry up my blood, and Mary Fenoglio too much salt does cause you to retain fluid. The one about eating water- “The dog is the melon seeds and having a watermelon grow in your tummy is just not so. Right? transformative piece Anyhow, Granma had several homilies that that allows us to involved the New Year. A farm girl from South Missouri, she embraced the Southern belief communicate.” that eating even a spoonful of black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day would bring you luck all through Tom Olson president, Sun City Pet Club the year. So did Papa’s mother, a farm girl from North Texas. We have always had a pot of blackeyed peas on January 1. If nothing else, they’re Many members expressed in- an excellent reason to have a big pan of corn- terest in pet therapy, and Ruth bread, just in case you need one. Granma also cobbled together a training said that whatever you do on New Year’s Day, you program for them. will do all year. In her case, that was a pretty safe “We brought the certifica- prediction. She cooked, cleaned and took care of tion process to Sun City,” Mr. us on the first day of the New Year, just like she Olson said. did every day that followed. The club now has close to New Year’s Eve was a fun time for us when we OLSON TOM 700 members, and has trained were kids. It was a different time and culture, a more than 100 therapy dogs. Thelma, a therapy dog that works with Wesleyan Assisted Living visits with Helen Coffman. small North Texas town, and what seemed to us They also raise money for to be fun and daring wouldn’t be a patch on how animal causes and donated al- lots of people celebrate now. Kids stayed up with most $12,000 to local shelters communities ranging from start to look forward to the op- this year. Georgetown’s phil- parents to see the New Year in. last year. kindergarten classrooms to portunity to read to Rascal. anthropic women’s giving cir- Most of us were with friends, either at their As the trainer for the club, assisted living facilities with “It’s all the dog,” Mr. Olson cle selected The Dog Alliance house or ours. There was lots of good stuff to eat Mrs. Olson works with mem- their pets. Members pro- said. “The dog is the transfor- based on a presentation that and, at least in our crowd, minimal consumption bers and their dogs to certify vide services at sites such mative piece that allows us to outlined plans for the Bow of an alcoholic nature since the would-be imbib- them to work in the commu- as Annunciation Maternity communicate. There’s a com- Wow Team and the various ers of same had to travel to get the stuff. Our nity. Home, Rock Springs Hospital monality there.” schools, hospitals and assist- town was dry, so folks went to Punkin Center or Pet Partners, an interna- and Georgetown Behavioral A similar program, The ed living facilities that want maybe Altus, Oklahoma to get beer, wine and as- tional nonprofit organization Health Institute. Dog Alliance, founded by Ex- to receive its services. sorted spirits. provides the training and de- Mr. Olson has a particular ecutive Director Debi Krakar, The provider currently has When I got older, it occurred to me how dan- termines if a dog is suitable soft spot for the work he and uses dog-and-owner teams to several hospitals, schools and gerous that law really was. Plenty of people who to provide therapy. The orga- his therapy partner Rascal provide therapy to children assisted living communities drove miles to get liquor consumed a consider- nization provides an eight- do with children in the “Read and adults. Ms. Krakar works on its waitlist, and Ms. Krakar able amount while there, and then hit the road hour classroom course and a With Me” program. They visit with around 15 pet therapy hopes to train enough teams to drive home. 21-point physical exam that area schools so children who teams in Georgetown and the to cover them. On New Year’s Eve our parents played cards or simulates the conditions the struggle with reading can organization is working to ex- Ms. Krakar said George- dominoes, shoved the furniture against the walls dog and owner might encoun- grow more confident and start pand its presence here. town was not always so recep- and danced to LP vinyl records, ate and laughed ter on the job. to enjoy the process as they The Dog Alliance was the tive to the idea of pet therapy. and kept one eye on the clock, waiting for the old Once certified, the Sun read out loud to Rascal. recipient of a $10,000 grant “The first school we went year to exit and the New Year to strut in, fresh City Pet Club members visit He said he has seen children from Seeds of Strength earlier and new and full of promise. Continued on 2B It was the ‘40s and ‘50s and anything was possible. The younger kids ran around, in and out, underfoot, sometimes playing their own games when they got tired of aggravating any older siblings who might be present. Bring in the new year with appetizers Siblings who were old enough were usually out in cars, dragging the main street and cir- have some wonderful new strips *OR* 16 small fresh thin slices of Granny Smith cling through Owens Drug Store to see who was appetizer recipes this week, boiled shrimp apple parked under the big striped awning, drinking perfect for a New Year’s Day In small bowl, combine ses- arugula tossed with a little Cokes before we were told how poisonous they open house or for football ame seeds poppy seeds, onion, olive oil and lemon juice are. Town was bright and busy, what there was bowl game watching. They garlic, pepper and 1/2 t. of the Spread some goat cheese of it, much more alive than usual late at night. Iare varied in ingredients and on each cracker and top with sea salt. In another bowl, com- Excitement built toward the magic hour. Cel- flavors, but all are easy to do bine sour cream, dill, lemon a little smear of pepper jelly. ebration poised breathless on the cusp, awaiting and delicious. zest and remaining 1 t. sea Layer on top of that a slice of the stroke of midnight. At that moment, not a If you’re thinking queso, salt. prosciutto, a very thin slice of second before or after, the ritual of passage from here is a great recipe my hair- With vegetable peeler, peel apple, and top with a tiny bit old to new took place. dresser’s daughter makes strips from the length of the of arugula. Makes as many as If you were in the right place, and you certain- every Christmas. According cucumber (just for looks). you want. — Jane Shepherd ly tried to be, you kissed or got kissed by a lover to Karla, it’s so popular, it’s al- COOK’S *** or a spouse. Slice cucumber into 16 slices, most a cottage industry. At our annual book club That could be magical with the right person, CORNER cut on the diagonal. Christmas party, we do a gift as if that kiss sealed the relationship for the next Put a dollop of sour cream Deanna’s Queso exchange and this year it was year, at least, an expression of love and intima- Laurie Locke mixture on each slice of cu- 2 lbs. Velveeta all cookbooks since we all love cy saved for just one person in that one special cumber. Top with smoked 1 medium onion, grated (with to cook. moment. salmon or shrimp. Sprinkle all the juice that accumulate I was lucky enough to get For older couples that kiss was an affirmation gathering recently and loved of some of seasoning mix and the new Pioneer Woman of the bond of years past and a promise for the while grating) the flavor and the crunch. garnish with dill sprig. Makes cookbook, The New Frontier, future. Maybe not as thrilling as those young, in- 1 (6 oz.) can evaporated The original recipe calls for 16 bites. — Janet Woods and this recipe is right out of cendiary pressings of lips together, but sweeter milk…*use a little less than smoked salmon but the ones I *** in its comforting familiarity. 1/2 a can* had were topped with a single These appetizer bites are it. Perfect for a football or New As for the rest of us, our exuberant welcoming 2 cups Hellman’s mayonnaise boiled shrimp. Either way is colorful and so tasty with Year’s gathering. in of the New Year lit up the sky with all the fire- 1 (8 oz.) can seeded jalapeño great. the tartness of creamy goat Greek Guacamole works we could afford to buy. From bottle rockets peppers, chopped finely (San cheese, the sweet apple Seafood Cucumber Bites 3 large, ripe avocados (soft) and Red Devil firecrackers to sparklers for the Marcos brand if you can crunch, and the pepper jelly’s 1 clove garlic littlest among us, we put on a homemade show. find it) 2 t. sesame seeds, toasted tang. Wonderful! By the way, I 2 Roma tomatoes, diced The hunters among us, and there were many, Tear Velveeta into smallish 2 t. poppy seeds stopped into 18 Carrot Bakery 1/4 cup finely chopped red shot off shotguns — they make lots of noise. pieces. Put in heavy sauce- 1 t. dried minced onion last week and found the best Foolish? Probably. pan with other ingredients, 1 t. dried minced garlic pepper jellies made by a friend onion Nobody thought anything about it, we just using only half of the can of 1/2 t. coarsely ground black of the shop owner. They come 1/4 cup finely chopped jarred roasted red peppers wanted to make noise and light up our little cor- evaporated milk. Stir over low pepper in all flavors, too. ner of the world. When all was spent and qui- heat until cheese is melted 1 1/2 t. flaky sea salt 1/4 cup finely chopped kala- et, we went inside and ate at least a spoonful of and mixture is combined and 1/4 cup sour cream Jane’s Layered mata olives blackeyed peas. smooth. Add more of the milk 1 t. minced dill, plus little Prosciutto Bites 1/4 cup chopped parsley Times change, everything is different now. if you think it is too thick. sprigs for garnish HEB brand Black Pepper 3 T. chopped fresh dill 1/4 t. ground cumin Thousands of people throng into venues to Serve with chips. Zest of 1 lemon and Sea Salt deli crackers 1/2 t. kosher salt watch the elaborate, professional displays. Pret- *** 1 long, skinny English cucum- (found in the deli) Juice of 1 lemon ty, maybe, but I think we’ll stick to nice, quiet These little individual bites ber goat cheese 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese blackeyed peas. are healthy and really deli- one (4 oz.) package sliced pepper jelly Happy New Year! cious. I had them at a holiday smoked salmon, cut not 16 thinly sliced prosciutto Continued on 4B 2B The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 Start your resolutions New Year’s Eve with mocktails

f you’ve ever over-cele- based in California and An- count yourself as part of brated New Year’s Eve heuser-Busch is trying its a growing trend. President you might be ready to try hand at lightly spiked coco- George W. Bush explained an alcohol-alternative nut water. Heineken is ad- his decision to forgo intox- Non-Alcoholic-Moscow-Mule drink. Food/Bev Media vertising its non-alcoholic icating beverages. “Alcohol 1 lime (1-2 T. juice, fresh is best) Ireports alcohol consump- beer on New York subway was becoming a love and it 1 T. simple syrup tion has fallen around the platforms. was beginning to crowd out 1/4 cup club soda world. Austin-based Whole Drinktek Blog asks, my affections for the most 3-4 mint leaves (torn, optional) Foods predicts alcohol-free “What are the trend pre- important love — if you’re 3/4 cup Ginger Beer drinks will be a growing dictions for the non-alco- a dad — and that’s loving crushed ice trend in 2020. holic beverage industry in your little girls. Father- In the bottom of the cup, pour juice from In 1920 the ratification TASTES OF 2038?” The article suggests, hood meant sobriety from lime, simple syrup and club soda. of the 18th Amendment “The nutrition products of 1986 on.” Add mint leaves if desired. banned the sale of liquor. the future will be aimed I am including a recipe Fill the cup about halfway with ice. Prohibition didn’t work but THE TOWN not only at physical but for a mock Moscow Mule. Pour about 3/4 cup of ginger beer over now, 100 years later, people Linda Dwyer also increasingly at mental There are alternate tales re- the ice. are choosing to give up al- wellbeing. People want to garding the drink’s humble Garnish with mint leaves and a lime cohol for mental health and be able to think faster, more beginnings and the follow- wedge if desired, and serve. wellness. creatively and in a more fo- ing is one of them. scene. A recent Forbes ar- Sober seekers are looking cused manner.” It goes on to Sophie Berezinski’s fa- for carefully crafted non-al- ticle, “Why The Non-Alco- say, “In the future, nutrition ther owned a copper facto- coholic drinks. Some alter- holic Drinks Trend Is Here will be coordinated to indi- ry in Russia where she de- natives are distilled to keep To Stay,” states, “It’s official: vidual needs. The key could signed copper mugs. Sophie Jack Morgan, owner of her copper mugs. the taste of classic cocktails The biggest trend in bars be our DNA and nutrition brought the mugs to Ameri- Cock ‘n’ Bull, a tavern on The trio put their heads and beverages. Examples are drinks without booze.” tailored to our genetic pro- ca, the land of opportunity. the Sunset Strip, was trying together and developed include alt-gin for gin and Brands are looking to file.” John Martin had pur- to introduce America to his a drink that would bring tonics or botanical-infused capitalise on this trend I can’t say what will hap- chased the floundering own brand of ginger beer. together the fizzy ginger faux spirits for a martini. and non-alcoholic beers pen in the new year. I don’t Smirnoff Vodka distillery The two men were good beer, the punch of the vod- Traditional taverns have become more socially have 2020 vision! in the 1930s but Americans friends. ka and the cold properties are offering mocktails acceptable. MillerCoors ac- If you don’t drink alco- had little interest in vodka Sophie walked into the of copper to create a great for a more inclusive bar quired a kombucha maker hol, or wish to cut back, at the time. Cock ‘n’ Bull in 1941 to sell cocktail.

PEC employees help those in need More than 120 Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) employees volunteered a total of 360 hours at the Central Texas Food Bank to help feed neighbors in need this holiday season. Volunteers helped inspect, sort, and package food donations for the fourth year. PEC employees processed 38,750 pounds of food, enough to prepare 32,975 meals. “I think it’s important for members to see us outside of our usual roles and giving back to our community,” PEC Member Relations Employee De- velopment Specialist Julissa Lehoski said. “It was very rewarding to work alongside other PEC employees to help make a difference in our community.” The Central Texas Food Bank provided more than 39.2 million pounds of food to families in need last year, including 11 counties in the PEC service territory. PEC employees also collected new toys, books and gifts for Travis County Brown Santa, which were donated to families across the Hill Country.

Pet therapy teams benefit young and old

Continued from 1B in,” she said. to children who are called a scarring memory to the to, it took me four months A large part of the ser- to testify in family court. kids involved. to convince the principal. vices The Dog Alliance Ms. Krakar said a positive Ms. Krakar has wit- Then after a week, they provides is in the court- experience, like getting to nessed the success of pet were asking how many room, where therapy dogs play with a dog, often keeps therapy in behavioral in- more times we could come provide emotional support the event from becoming stitutes as well, when her therapy dog Riley was able to provide comfort to a woman who hadn’t spoken in three months. “She started petting Riley and talking to me,” Ms. Kra- kar said. “I just thought ‘Wow, my dog did something really special today to help her mental state.’ ” Melonie Martinez, director of Life Enrichment at the Delaney, has a particular soft spot for the pet therapy her residents receive from The Dog Alliance. TOM OLSON TOM A therapy dog with The Dog Alliance provides comfort to children who are called to “It is an extremely effec- testify in court. tive form of therapy,” she said. “It helps particularity LEVEL 2 with [resident] anxiety. They may be obsessing Going on vacation? over something, but as soon as the dog comes in all Let us know, and we can put your subscription

they think about is petting OLSON TOM on hold until you get home. You can still see the them.” Therapy dog Maggie listens to a student read to her in the online edition to keep up with the news! She’s also seen a connec- Read With Me Program. tion with residents in memory care. richment director at Wes- the animals come in. I’ve Moving? “[They] might just be LEVEL 4 leyan at Estrella, has seen seen the difference the ani- kind of shut down. But then Let us know so we can update your address. similar changed in her res- mals make.” the animal comes in and idents since bringing pet Ms. Draper was so im- they just glow and smile. It therapy into the facilities. pressed with the effective- opens up a chance to have “I’ve seen residents who ness of pet therapy that she a conversation with them, are further along in demen- plans to start herself when and gives them something tia and they don’t respond she retires. 512-930-4824 | [email protected] | wilcosun.com to think about.” to much,” she said. “It’s just such a neat Shawn Draper, Life En- “But they perk up when thing,” she said. The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 3B

JANUARY Submit Live music S M T W T F S Thursday, January 2 1 2 3 4 your event! Email a short write-up to 6:00p Frank Sinatra Tribute at Tony and Luigi’s 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Roundabout 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 [email protected] Friday, January 3 190 2 21 22 23 24 25 by 12 p.m. Friday 5:30p Eric Hazel at Barons Creek Wine Room 2678 2 2 29 30 31 to be considered for publication. 8:00p X Factory at Hardtails Saturday, January 4 6:00p Waitin’ on Hayden with Michelle Kay at Roots Bistro music Ave. January 17 - 19 Springs Way. Through January 14 8:00p Dan Guevara at Jack’s Lounge META GARDEN EXHIBIT TENORS UNLIMITED art The Georgetown Art Center will show the work of The Palace Theatre will host the group Tenors Wednesday, January 1 SUN CITY CHINESE BRUSH ART Rebecca Bennett. The exhibit will have work that UnLimited as they perform a combination of 1:00a New Year’s Eve After Party at Sky Hookah Lounge The Sun City Chinese Brush stroke art will exhibit uses digitally manipulated images of her origi- popular opera, musical theatre, crooner stan- 10:00a New Year’s Jazz Brunch hosted by the Vineyard at their work at the Cowan Creek Amenity Center. nal paintings to create a new body of work that dards and original songs for an evening of Florence The art features traditional style Chinese ink references growth, change, nourishment, seeds, entertainment for a good cause. All proceeds 1:00p New Year’s Day Hike at Garey Park brush strokes in celebration of the Year of the and natural evolution. The artist reception will will benefit the Palace Theater in the upcoming 7:30p Paranormal Circus at the Round Rock Premium Outlets Pig in Chinese culture. The artist reception will be January 11 at 6pm. This event is free to attend. season. Tickets are $70 and area available at be on November 17 at 2pm. Address is 1433 Cool Address is 816 S. Main St. January 10 - February 9 georgetownpalace.com. Address is 810 S. Austin Thursday, January 2 9:00a Tai Chi for Neuropathy Patients hosted by Neuropathy Alliance of Texas 2:30p Georgetown Farmers Market at the Monument Café parking lot PISTONS IN THE PARK 2:30p Family Movie at the Cedar Park Public Library SAN GABRIEL WRITERS LEAGUE Anyone with any type of vehicle is welcome to 3:30p Explorers Club at the Cedar Park Public Library bulletin The San Gabriel Writers League will host Thom attend this event to show off and socialize at 5:00p Mighty Thomas Carnival at the Round Rock Dell Diamond the Poet as presenter at its January monthly Austin’s Park. There is no judging, and this is a 5:30p Winter Elite Camp hosted by Lonestar Soccer Club meeting. Thom will speak about Talking Poetry family-friendly event. Free and open to the pub- 6:30p Thom the Poet hosted by the San Gabriel Writers League of the Future (Now)! and share his experiences lic. Donations will go to Pflugerville Pets Alive. board and works from various national and interna- Address is 16231 IH 35, Pflugerville. January 5, Friday, January 3 tional poetry festivals. The event is free and 8am 8:00a Emancipet Mobile Clinic at the Williamson County open to the public. For more information visit Regional Animal Clinic https.//sangabrielwriters.com. The meeting will ECOTHERAPIST MEETING 1:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum take place at First United Methodist Church, The January meeting of the Texas Ecotherapist 2:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum Fellowship Hall, 410 E. University Ave. January Collective will take place in Berry Springs Park. 3:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum Share stories about nature and learn about its 5:30p Drop in Meditation hosted by Psychiatry Austin NEW YEAR’S DAY HIKE 2, 6:30pm importance in our lives. There will be a group Make the trip to Garey Park for a guided 2 mile EMANCIPET MOBILE CLINIC lunch and guided picnic. This event is free to at- Saturday, January 4 hike to start the New Year. The hikes are first- The Emancipet Mobile Vet Clinic will be at the tend and open to all. Meet at the amphitheater 9:00a Wolf Ranch Farmers Market at Wolf Ranch Town Center come, first-served and limited to 20 participants Williamson County Regional Animal Clinic for circle just down the path from the restrooms. 9:00a Launch Class hosted by REFIT per guide. New trail maps will be debuted. Bring one day of low-cost immunizations for pets. Address is 1801 CR 152. January 5, 12:30pm 9:00a Resolution Rush hosted by Bodies Race Company water and dress appropriately for the weather. Low-cost spay and neuter appointments are 10:00a Self Defense Seminar for Women hosted by Soul Fighter The hikes are free to attend and all are welcome. also available by calling (512) 587-7729. The clin- PARANORMAL CIRCUS BJJ Address is 6450 RM 2243. January 1, 1pm ic is one day only. Address is 1855 SE Inner Loop. Acrobats of the Air, Illusionists, freaks, myste- 11:00a Vision Boarding hosted by Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen rious creatures make up this show which is a PARANORMAL CIRCUS January 3, 8am 11:30a PFLAG meeting at Masfajitas fusion between Circus, theatre, and cabaret. The Acrobats of the Air, Illusionists, freaks and mys- 1:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum DROP IN MEDITATION show will take place at the Round Rock Premium terious creatures make up this show which is a 1:30p Polar Bear Plunge at Robin Bledsoe Park Psychiatry Austin’s Cedar Park location invites Outlets and will be hosted by the Paranormal fusion between Circus, theatre and cabaret. The 2:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum everyone to attend a drop in meditation to help Cirque troupe. Tickets start at $10.83 and can be show will take place at the Round Rock Premium 3:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum cope with holiday stress. Attendees will be led purchased through Eventbrite. Address is 4401 N Outlets and will be hosted by the Paranormal through a guided meditation in a comfortable Interstate Hwy 35. January 5, 7:30pm Sunday, January 5 Cirque troupe. Tickets start at $10.83 and can be space. There is no fee to attend this event. Ad- purchased through Eventbrite. Address is 4401 N 8:00a Pistons in the Park at Austin’s Park in Pflugerville dress is 13625 Ronald Reagan Blvd. January 3, FREE TUESDAYS IN GAREY PARK Interstate Hwy 35. January 1, 7:30pm 12:30p Ecotherapist meeting at Berry Springs Park 5pm Garey Park will have free entry for a day. Enjoy 7:30p Paranormal Circus at the Round Rock Premium Outlets a hike, play at the Play Ranch, let your pups run TAI CHI FOR NEUROPATHY PATIENTS LAUNCH CLASS at the Dog Ranch, ride your horse on the trails Tuesday, January 7 Neuropathy Alliance of Texas will host a Tai REFIT will hold their first fitness class at Main or check out the stocked fishing ponds. Address Chi class in the Georgetown Health Foundation 8:00a Free Tuesdays at Garey Park Street Baptist Church. The class is donation is 6450 RM 2243. January 7, 8am building. The classes are specifically designed 9:00a Sun City Farmers Market at Sun City Georgetown based and childcare will be available. Address is for neuropathy patients and will help with bal- 12:00p Veterans group meeting at the Community Center in the 1001 S. Main St. January 4, 9am VETERANS GROUP MEETING ance, circulation, muscle strength, stress release Heritage Vizcaya The Veterans of Vizcaya will meet at the for and general well-being. All levels are welcome. 5:30p Expectant Family Open House hosted by Family First RESOLUTION RUSH their monthly meeting at the Community Cen- Address is 2423 Williams Dr. January 2, 9am Healthcare Bodies Race Company will host the Resolution ter in the Heritage Vizcaya. This event is free to Rush at Berry Springs Park and Reserve. In- attend. Address is 5000 Pietra Ln., Round Rock. FAMILY MOVIE Wednesday, January 8 cludes swag such as designer shirt and custom January 7, 12pm The Cedar Park Public Library will host a show- 9:00a 1 Million Cups meeting at the Holiday Inn in Round Rock medal for every participant, chip-timing, live ing of Incredibles 2 for kids. Mr. Incredible must 6:00p District 6 Coffee Talk at Red Poppy Coffee Co. results and awards, free photos, costume con- EXPECTANT FAMILY OPEN HOUSE manage the house while his wife Elastigirl goes test, free kids dash, post-race food, and plenty Family First Healthcare welcomes expecting out to save the world. Food and drinks in closed Thursday, January 9 of fun activities. Address is 1801 County Road 152. parents and families to visit their open house containers are allowed. This event is free to at- 2:30p Georgetown Farmers Market at the Monument Café January 4, 9am and learn about topics such as the role of the tend and all ages are welcome. The movie has a parking lot Family Practice provider, routine infant care and PG-rating. Address is 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar 7:00p Green Thumbs Up Gardening at the Cedar Park Public SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR FOR WOMEN preventative health and immunizations. This Park. January 2, 2:30pm Library Join Soul Fighter BJJ to learn skills to feel safe event is free to attend. Address is 651 N. US 183, the women’s self defense seminar. Self Defense Leander. January 7, 5:30pm EXPLORERS CLUB Friday, January 10 techniques will be taught by a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grades K-3 are welcome to explore a set of rotat- 1:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum blackbelt. The seminar is 1.5 hours and is free 1 MILLION CUPS MEETING ing monthly programs at the Cedar Park Public 2:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum to attend. Call 512-822-3163 with any questions. 1 Million Cups Round Rock (1MCRR) is a free, Library. Program will last 30-45 minutes. Kids in 3:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum Address is 4219 Williams Dr. January 4, 10am monthly event designed to educate, engage, and grades K-3 are allowed to attend Explorers Club accelerate early-stage startups. Presenters will by themselves. Parents/caregivers are welcome Saturday, January 11 VISION BOARDING have six minutes to tell the community who they to attend. This event is free to attend. Address is 9:00a Wolf Ranch Farmers Market at Wolf Ranch Town Center Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen will hold a New Year are, what they are doing and why. The event will 550 Discovery Blvd. January 2, 3:30pm 1:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum vision boarding class to align your intentions help presenters polish their pitches and learn 2:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum with the upcoming new year. Learn about the how to network. Register for a spot through MIGHTY THOMAS CARNIVAL 3:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum purpose of vision boarding and create your own Eventbrite. Address is 2370 Chisholm Trl., Round Christmas continues at the Round Rock Dell 6:00p Meta Garden Art Reception at the Georgetown Art Center with provided supplies, or feel free to bring Rock. January 8, 9am Diamond parking lot. The Christmas Towne your own. Address is 1191 N. Austin Ave. January theme park will be operating through January Tuesday, January 14 4, 11am DISTRICT 6 COFFEE TALK 4 for those who can’t get enough of Christmas. Come chat with Rachael Jonrowe, Georgetown 9:00a Sun City Farmers Market at Sun City Georgetown There will be full-scale carnival rides, a tunnel PFLAG MEETING City Council Member for District 6 at Red Poppy of lights, holiday themed foods and drinks and Thursday, January 16 PFLAG, the LGBTQ support group, will hold an Coffee Co. This is a come-and-go event meant games. Tickets are $1. This is a family-friendly after-holiday meeting in MasFajitas. Holidays to provide a time to talk about local issues and 2:30p Georgetown Farmers Market at the Monument Café event. Address is 3400 East Palm Valley Blvd., are hard, come hang out with supportive people ideas with your district representative. There parking lot Round Rock. January 2, 5pm to rejuvenate your outlook. This event is free to is no fee to attend. Address is 402 W. Eighth St. Friday, January 17 attend and all are welcome. MasFajitas is located January 8, 6pm WINTER ELITE CAMP at 3010 Williams Dr. January 4, 11:30am 1:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum Lonestar Soccer Club is hosting a non-team spe- GREEN THUMBS UP GARDENING 2:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum cific soccer camp at Round Rock Sports Center POLAR BEAR PLUNGE A&M Agrilife Extension Office will present on 3:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum to prepare kids for the upcoming season. The The third Polar Bear Plunge will take place in the topic of raised bed gardens in the Cedar 7:30p Tenors UnLimited at the Palace Theatre training will involve an emphasis on developing Robin Bledsoe Park. Take the plunge into the Park Public Library. Information will include individual player technique and the application icy water if you are tough enough in this annual constructing raised beds, soil and amendments, Saturday, January 18 within a game scenario, as well a focus on deci- tradition. Registration fee is $10. Address is 601 and planting in a raised bed. This event is free to 9:00a Wolf Ranch Farmers Market at Wolf Ranch Town Center sion making from a tactical standpoint. Address S. Bagdad Rd., Leander. January 4, 1:30pm attend and open to all. Address is 550 Discovery 1:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum is 2400 Chisholm Trl. January 2, 5:30pm Blvd., Cedar Park. January 9, 7pm 2:30p Courthouse Tour provided by The Williamson Museum Mayor dies at age 42; Highway 195 approved

January 2, 1920 Others than children are not give attention, without finally came. tion on beer/wine invited to submit sketches. attention they can not learn. April, John Doerfler is There may be nothing in yesteryears Address, W.W. Jenkins, Edi- new mayor with Carl Doer- December 31 & A teacher is rarely pro- a name, as we have often BARBARA YELVERTON tor, Georgetown, Texas. moted in a school in which ing and Dee Scott on council, January 4, 2003–04 heard, but the hundreds of * he has not earned his posi- Fred Hilgeman and Everette County Democrats poised victims of wood alcohol as WANTED: A short bi- No teacher should think tion at the close of the first Williams on GISD Board, to politic — Sharon Webster reported by the press, would ographical sketch of every of teaching at all until he has d a y. M a y, Bicentennial Tour first to file for Precinct 3 probably testify that some citizen of Williamson coun- established between him- There is a lamentable of Homes built 1866-1900, commissioner names are misleading and ty who is 70 years old or over self and his class a perfect weakness about a teacher June, Funds for area’s new * terrible disappointing. that age, or who has lived in understanding regarding who allows the scholars to hospital approved by FHA, Kacie and Kirsten The dead from the drink- Williamson County 40 years the matter of Good Order, form the public opinion of J u l y, 4th of July festivities Coachran earn Bronze ing of wood alcohol are in- or longer. until he has clearly shown his school and establish its damp but carried out. Award, highest possible finitely better off than the Both men and women are his pupils that it is neces- character independent of August, large marijuana honor to Junior Girl Scout living victims who are blind; to be included in this group. sary that one person should him. crop found along North Ga- * perhaps neither were worth We prefer that these be the center of authority, briel, September, Draeger Filing for primary elec- much to their friends or the sketches be sent in by school and that he is the person en- December 30 & Motors new facility is 22,000 tions now closed country. children of the county. titled to that position by vir- January 2, 1976-77 feet, McNeil Labs to be There may be compara- January 1 & 4, 2012 All articles should be tue of his office, his superior Highlights of 1976: Jan- across Westinghouse Road, tively innocent victims, and written on only one side of intelligence, experience and uary, Mayor Joe Crawford, October, Cindy Howry is Primaries postponed un- for those we have more pity. the paper and a margin of force of character. 42, dead of heart attack, GHS Homecoming Queen, til April until redistricting The parties to the trage- about one inch left on each Without the perfect order Dee Scott appointed interim November, Second fire sta- is settled dies who deserve condem- side. called discipline in an array, mayor, February, Head foot- tion opened, December, * nation and public execution Will the teachers of the it is a disorganized mob, in- ball coach Don Chandler not Swine flu vaccine possibly After 10 years, Highway are the vouchers of the poi- county assist in this effort to capable, unmanageable and rehired, March, Leonard contaminated. 195 project finally approved son interest their pupils in this at the mercy of its foes. Johnson, 26 wins and 6 loss- * by the feds * undertaking? Without order pupils can- es, new football coach, Rains Voters to decide local op- 4B The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 Bring in 2020 with appetizers Shrub withstands our weather

Continued from 1B a topping for grilled fish, I roughly chopped, for Nandina requires very In large bowl, mash avo- think. It can be made ahead, garnish little care, but it does ben- cados about halfway, leav- has great texture and flavor, Toss all ingredients to- efit from annual pruning ing some big chunks. and has its own distinctive gether in medium bowl. to control its size. Nandina Grate in the garlic using personality. Taste and adjust seasonings grows by sending up shoots to your preference. Garnish from the base. They can a microplane grater. Denise’s Chunky Olive Dip Add tomatoes, onion, with chopped celery leaves. grow quickly in the sum- roasted pepper, olives, pars- 2 cups large green olives, Refrigerate until needed, mer, some varieties reach- ley and dill and stir to mix. pitted and drained and up to five days. Makes ing 6 to 8 feet tall. January Add cumin and salt, 1 cup diced celery 2 cups. — Denise Wade from and February are the best squeeze in the lemon. Stir 1/2 cup roasted almonds, Smitten Kitchen Every Day months to prune nandina. until well-combined. roughly chopped *** Nandina does not re- Fold in the feta. Serve 2 oz. Parmesan, crumbled I hope your holidays have TEXAS A&M spond well to a hedge trim- with pita chips, vegetable with a fork or knife point been happy, and that you AGRILIFE mer or pruning from the Nandina is an old-fash- chips, or whatever feels into 1/2 cup of “rubble” are ready to embrace 2020 top. Too many years of be- ioned shrub with colorful right to you. 1 large garlic clove, very … the year of perfect vision Kate Whitney ing cut off at the top will fall leaves that is drought Serves 6-8. The Pioneer thinly sliced and perception? Probably make nandina look thin and tolerant, cold hardy and 2 T. olive oil Woman Cooks The New not, but my hopes are for leggy. Start by choosing the requires very little care. Frontier 1 T. white wine vinegar, or a healthier, more peaceful tallest shoots and cutting andina is an *** more to taste and wiser year … for my- them with pruning shears old-fashioned ev- This “dip” can be eaten Kosher salt and red pepper self and for our precious or loppers about 1 inch from all beautiful varieties with ergreen shrub that on a cracker or with a fork, flakes, to taste world. Happy New Year! the ground. Continue to re- bright color and a more has become one of and would be good also as Leaves from celery ribs, move the tallest shoots out compact form. Because of my favorite shrubs. until you reach the height their smaller size, these NThe foliage is dark green, you want. The plant will varieties need little to no but can turn orange, red, send up new shoots from pruning each year. or maroon in the fall with the base to make the nandi- If you need a low-main- LEVEL DIFFICULTY LEVEL DIFFICULTY bright red berries in the na look full. tenance shrub that will 1 2 3 4 SU | DO | KU 1 2 3 4 winter. Also known as Dwarf varieties of nan- add great color and shape Heavenly Bamboo for its dina have gained populari- to your landscape, try out a slender stems and spread- ty in recent years for their variety of nandina. ing growth pattern, Nan- compact size and brightly For more information about dina domestica is drought colored foliage. These are shrubs or landscaping, con- tolerant and cold hardy. hybrid varieties that are Nandina is also great be- tact Kate Whitney, William- not invasive to Central Tex- son County Extension Horti- cause it can grow in sun, as. Blush Pink, Flirt, Lem- culturist, at 512-943-3300. part shade and shade. on Lime and Obsession are

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(3rd Wednesday every month) Traditional Worship Services offered during worship Bible & Sunday School 8:30 & 11:00 am – Sanctuary First Baptist Church (Granger), 301 E. Contemporary Worship Service BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST classes begin at 9:30 a.m. 11:00 am – McKinney Ministry Center Mesquite, Granger; 512-859-1389 Sunday School – 9:45 am First Baptist Church, 1333 W. University www.zionwalburg.org 410 E. University Ave., Georgetown Ave; 512-869-2586 863-2370 · www.fumcgt.org Southern Baptist Pastor, Dan 512.863.3065 Wooldridge First Baptist, Florence, 106 College St; 6001 FM 1105 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Bible Class 9:30am 254-793-2221 North IH-35 to Walburg, Exit 268, 3 miles Grace Fellowship Church Worship 8:30am, 11:00am, 6:30pm Christian Education ..9:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Bill Pederson, Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Florence United Methodist Church, 302 east on FM 972, North on FM 1105. 2300 Williams Drive, Georgetown Pastor E. Curry Street; 254-793-2535 Worship Service and 512-863-6576 • peoplesharingjesus.com Sunday Evening Worship 5:00pm Children’s Church .10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 703 Church 5404 Williams Dr. St; 512-863-3381 6600 S. Lakewood Drive Georgetown FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 408 W. Morrow Street, Friendly Will Missionary Baptist 512-863-7690 Ron Heidebrecht, Pastor 512-868-0902 of Weir Georgetown Church, 706 West 14th St; 512-863-2006 PROTESTANT www.sgpcgeorgetown.org 512-863-9749 Friends (Quakers), 412 East 19th St Sunday Worship: www.gabrieloakschurchofchrist.org Georgetown 11:00a.m. & 6:00p.m. SUNDAY Georgetown Church of the Nazarene, SERVICE AT Wednesday Prayer Time: 4051 E. Hwy. 29; 512-869-0303 6:00-8:00p.m. 10 AM Abundant Faith Church, 3 Indian Dr Georgetown Seventh Day Adventist, Round Rock; 512-258-8991 5105 S. I-35; 512-569-3061 3400 Shell Rd., Georgetown Pastor Michael S. Delaney Andice Baptist Church, 6570 FM 970; Grace Baptist Church, 1101 North Mays 512-868-8892 • www.CalvaryGT.org 512-948-2442 254-793-2557 St., Round Rock; 512-402-8388 315 FM 1105 Grace Bible, 2100 Shell Rd, 512-863-3232 Antioch Georgetown, 4901 Scenic Lake Ridge Fellowship, Jarrell, 1460 CR 313; of Georgetown (PCA) Weir, TX 78674 Dr.; 512-677-7508 Granger Brethren Church, 306 W. Cross & Crown Lutheran (WELS) 512-736-3903 Broadway, Granger; 903-265-2277 Join us Sundays CATHOLIC Bartlett United Methodist Church, 645 River of Life Church, 6040 Airport Rd.; W. Clark St., Bartlett, 254-527-3772 Harvest Time Ministries Church, 1227 SUNDAY Worship 10:30am Traditional Worship ...... 9:00am 512-863-0854 Berea Goshen Church Fairfield Inn North; Leander Road; 512-818-3194 St. Helen Bible Class/Kid’s Time ...... 10:15am River Rock Bible Church, 302 Serenada Sunday School 9:15am 12536 North I-35 Austin; 512-864-5145 Harvest Baptist, 307 E Morrow St; 512- Contemporary Worship Drive; 512-763-4700 (Fall and Spring) 663-8356 Catholic Church Calvary’s Hill Baptist Church, 1802 with Kid’s Church ...... 11:00am Round Rock Christian Church, 22 Bridge St; 512-863-5767 Heritage Baptist, 1601 FM 971; 512-863- Chalice Way; 512-244-3260 512-863-3041 8106 1200 West 17th St. Celebration Church, 1202 Rabbit Hill Rd; 512-869-7729 San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist www.sainthelens.org 3800 Shell Rd., Georgetown Georgetown, Tx 78626 512-763-3000 Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Fellowship, 1322 E. University Ave; 512- 2700 E. University Ave. Hill, FM 1105; 512-863-3020 CrossAndCrownTX.com Chisholm Trail Cowboy Church, 1500 CR [email protected] 688-5069 512.966.9644 Georgetown, TX 78626 120, Weir; 512-630-8283 Hope Family Fellowship, 303 E Morrow Saving Grace Christian Bible Fellow- cpcgeorgetown.org Father Will Straten Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day St; 512-943-9886 Lawler Baptist, Florence, 151 CR 230; ship, 411 College; 512-869-4111 Warm • Engaging • Biblical Saints, 218 Serenada Dr; 512-863-7173 Hope United, 4611 Verde Vista 254-793-2414 SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic, 100 N Welcome Church of Christ, Florence, 101 E Tom- Hutto Church of Christ, 100 Mager Ln Macedonia Baptist Church, 206 MLK Brazos; Granger; 512-859-2223 UNITY Bienvenidos lin-son St; 210-870-4735 Hutto Elementary, Hutto; 512-497-0143 Street; 512-863-6044 St. Paul United Methodist Church, 610 Church On The Rock, Georgetown 925 Iglesia de Dios Comunidad de Esperan- Main Street Baptist Church, 1001 Main Martin Luther King; 512-863-3716 Golden Oaks Dr; 512-864-7713 za, 303 E. Morrow St; 512-869-0590Jarrell St; 512-869-7854 St. John’s United Methodist Church, 311 Community Christian Church, 4255 Sam United Methodist Church, 404 1st St, Messiah Echad, 505 W. University Ave.; E. University; 512-863-5886 Bass Rd; 512-244-0310 Jarrell; 512-826-6064 512-525-0736 Strickland Grove Church of Christ, 261 Cornerstone Church, 224 E 8th St, Jesus Life Center, 2806 Mesquite Ln; New Creation Baptist Church, 702 E. CR 234; 512-819-9457 Santa Rosa de Lima Georgetown; 512-635-3002 512-688-5472 15th St; 512-762-9962 Terranova, 5060 E State Highway 29, Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church, Jewish Congregation Havurah Shalom, New Hope Baptist, Jarrell, 1700 CR 305; Georgetown; 512-763-1225. Open Minds, Open Hearts, 5030 Hwy 29 East; 512-843-1755 1530 Sun City Blvd 512-746-2828 T’Shuva Israel, 512-818-0233 All are Welcome Mass: Faith Community Church Georgetown, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Northside Church of Christ, 6613 Victory Tabernacle, 1192 N Patterson; 412 East 19th St; 512-966-7002 1701 N. Austin Ave; 512-863-5435 Lakewoods Dr. South; 512-300-7452 Florence 254-307-7937 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Program: Toddler to Tween Rev. Father Larry Stehling Faith Lutheran Church, 4010 Williams Dr.; Kingdom Point; 1351 FM 1460; 512-900- Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian, Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church, 504 4th Georgetown Chamber of Commerce 512-863-7332 5950 12951 RR 2338; 512-789-0952 St; 512-931-2305 1 Chamber Way 6571 FM 970, Andice Faith Impact, 700 Booty’s Crossing Road; Lakewoods Church of Christ, 6613 Open Road Biker Church, 8420 North 254.793.0273 • srdl-cc.org The Worship Place, 811 Sun City Blvd or www.unitygeorgetown.org 512-688-5082 Lakewoods Dr S; 512-300-7452 I-35; 512-966-8817 375 CR 245; TWPtx.org The Williamson County Sun, January 1, 2020 5B

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6A The Williamson County Sun, November 27, 2019 Sunday, December 1, 2019 Georgetown Retirement Section home for B Project SPORTS & REC priests to grow BUSINESS seeks input Diocese to start Survey hopes to $2.2 million project identify youth issues Page 1B Eagles season ends with playoff defeat, final record is 8-4 Local artists design n Wild at heart Page 1B Vol. 45 No. 27 GEORGETOWN, TEXAS n DECEMBER 1, 2019 One Dollar Page 3A Vol. 143 No. 28 GEORGETOWN, TEXAS NOVEMBER 27, 2019 One Dollar holiday cards Page 4B By ALEJANDRO RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ

Home sweet home Georgetown’s playoff run came to a crashing halt as Diocese launches $2.2 million expansion of residences for retired priests the Richmond Foster Fal- Council to consider cons defeated the Eagles 52- 14 by in their November 23 Judge declares By BRAD STUTZMAN area-round playoff match- The Catholic Diocese of moving $4.4M to up. Austin is about to embark For the second week in Greg Kelley on a $2.2 million expansion a row, the Georgetown of- project at the Saint John balance electric fund fense was held in check. Paul II Residence for Priests Last week the Eagles offense managed to score a adjacent to St. Helen Catho- On the City Council’s allowing it to be considered mere six points and this innocent lic Church on East Univer- agenda for its meeting renewable. week only managed to put sity Avenue. Tuesday is a staff recom- To shift funds within the up 14. By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK and for that I am sorry.” “All the permits are in mendation to move $4.4 mil- city, the electric department This was an offense that Then Judge King said the place,” said Christian Gon- lion from other city depart- would: Greg Kelley had a lot to finished the regular sea- words Mr. Kelley has been zales, communications ments into the electric fund • sell its share of the be thankful for this Thanks- son scoring an average of waiting to hear for years. director for the Austin Di- to shore up the fund deplet- Westside Service Center to giving. 44 points per game in their “I declare you innocent ocese. ed by higher than budgeted the water department: $2.6 Judge Donna King of- final four regular-season and you are fully exonerat- Ground will be broken wholesale electric costs. million, ficially exonerated him matchups. ed.” next week, he said, with The move is the most re- • sell land on FM 1460 to Wednesday after the Court The Eagles managed to The courtroom burst into construction of eight new cent attempt to deal with the fleet department for its of Criminal Appeals over- open up the scoreboard applause. residences to be finished by budget shortfalls that be- service shop: $482,000 turned his 2014 conviction with a 64-yard touchdown “This is a day we’ve been fall 2020. Four new duplexes gan in 2016. In fiscal 2019 • sell the fiber network to for sexual assault involving pass between sophomore fighting for a long time will be added on the 16-acre the city spent $55.6 million the city’s IT department: a child. quarterback Darson Her- now,” Mr. Kelley told sup- site at 2500 East University on wholesale electricity $645,000. Mr. Kelley served three man and junior receiver porters. “The heartache, Avenue. G Creek Construc- — $11.1 million more than Also, the city would: years of his 25-year prison worry and longsuffering Brandon Bradford. tion of Austin is the general originally budgeted at the • increase payments from JEROD WITTMAN sentence before District Herman finished his fi- have taken an indescrib- contractor. beginning of the year. the South Georgetown Tax Attorney Shawn Dick re- nal game of the year with The Georgetown High School football team finished the season with an 8-4 record and advanced two rounds in the playoffs, winning in bi-district able toll on my fiancée and The set of what current- During 2019, city sold

ANDY SHARP ANDY Increment Reinvestment opened the investigation 245 passing yards and a before falling November 23 against Richmond Foster in the area round. family.” ly are eight duplexes are Renewable Energy Credits Zone to the electric depart- in 2017, leading to Judge touchdown. He said the Cedar Park homes to 16 retired priests. (RECs) earned by the wind ment: $85,000 A happy Thanksgiving King’s recommendation However, it would be cons a 31-7 lead entering the defense managed to force junior quarterback Jordan would be strapping up their Police Department, which Those duplexes were built and solar farms, bringing • reduce the electric de- this strong season with the that Mr. Kelley be declared quite a while until Coach third quarter. four turnovers including Oldoerp and senior receiver pads. This class includes Robin Cain and Deshondre Jones, who just met on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy a meal together at the city’s annual holiday investigated the case, de- about 12 years ago and all in an additional $722,000. partment’s payment into hopes of making a deeper innocent by the appellate Chuck Griffin’s team would The Georgetown offense two interceptions and two Braydon Wilson to end the running back Zane Quick, dinner at the Community Center in San Gabriel Park. See more photos on Page 7A. prived him and the victim are occupied. Each man has The city gets one REC the general fund: $500,000. playoff run the following be reunited with the end was contained all night long fumbles. court. LORRAINE BRADY game 52-14. kicker Matthew Diaz, line- by ignoring evidence that his own living quarters. for each megawatt hour The electric department season. But she said she could Two girls have fun picking out pumpkins during Hay Day in October at Garey Park. zone. due in large part to the Fal- The Falcons went on to One standout perfor- backer Taylor Behl, defen- pointed to his innocence. When construction is The St. John Paul II Residence for Priests opened about 12 years ago and is about to undergo a $2.2 million expansion that will add four new duplexes of wind and solar energy also sold scrap metal for an This team will be led by not undo the damage done, The Falcon offense used cons ferocious front seven. score three more touch- mance in the Eagles final sive lineman Braden Har- After the Court of Criminal complete, the campus will to the eight-duplex campus on East University Avenue. produced. RECs can be sold extra $10,340. next year’s senior class reclaim lost years or restore big plays to take a huge This group dominated the downs in the second half to game of the year was by se- grove and many more. Appeals’ ruling, Cedar Park have 12 duplexes that house for cash or used to offset — Charlotte Kovalchuk consisting of defensive his life. lead to end the half. This in- line of scrimmage and held give them an imposing 52-7 nior receiver Kory Coleman Police Chief Sean Mannix 24 retired priests. convventional energy use, The Georgetown Eagles backs Aaron Bizzell and “And with regrets I have cluded a 38-yard touchdown the Eagles rushing attack lead. who finished the game with end their season with an pointed to a filing by two of “Can you think of bet- available. Saul DeLaRosa, running City electricity $11.1M over budget for you and your family suf- the nine judges that said the pass, 41-yard touchdown to a season-low two yards. Georgetown finally man- eight catches for 110-yards. overall 8-4 record and third back Ryan Eady, linebacker ter neighbors than retired 95K visit Garey Park in first year Mr. Gonzalez said the 16- fering, I regret that there police department and Mr. run, 6-yard touchdown run, The Falcons pass rush also aged to get in the end zone Along with Coleman and place in their district. Caden Wolfe, and receiv- By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK amendment to the original erated electricity. most recent attempt to deal priests?” Mr. Gonzalez said. acre University Avenue site By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK so far and generated almost of Garey Park’s location. Garey Park has also re- is another injustice I can’t Kelley’s former attorney Magazine names Georgetown a great place to retire 21-yard pass and a 24-yard managed to sack Herman a one last time with a 41-yard Wilson, this was the final Coach Griffin will be ers Brandon Bradford and 2019 budget to record the Previously, the city had with budget shortfalls that The Rev. Walter Carr, 94, will — even after the new $380,000, a combination of One of the park’s future sulted in great partnerships remedy — the absence of were not at fault. More than a year after field goal to give the Fal- total seven times while the touchdown pass between time many Eagles seniors looking to build on from Kade Locklin. Three electric rate in- move of $4.4 million from used its RECs to offset its began in 2016. formerly was pastor at San- By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK revitalization in the 1980s that Georgetown to enjoy as a retir- additions are complete — entry fees, annual passes marketing strategies is ad- and programs, she added. justice for the child that a Mr. Kelley also apologized Garey Park added a new creases this year were other city departments into fossil-fuel electricity, allow- In fiscal 2019 the city ta Rosa Catholic Church in created a “picture-perfect” down- ee: Sun City Texas, the country’s still have room for future and pavilion and Garey vertising to non-residents The Goodwater Master horrific crime was commit- recreation experience to the not enough to offset the electric department. ing it to say Georgetown budgeted $44.5 million for Andice has lived at the resi- Georgetown has been named town and a community filled with largest retirement community. expansion. House rentals. since they are the largest Naturalist organization ted. It is a systemic failure, Continued on 6A area, the city is considering Georgetown’s $11.1 mil- Additionally, the electric was 100 percent renewable. electricity but spent $55.6 dence for a couple of years. one of the safest cities in Texas, well-preserved Victorian houses, The sprawling property is home He said 40 priests in the The venue already has user group. partnered with staff on a its successes and challenges Participants in lion over-budget cost of department sold $722,000 “The sale of the RECs million. “It’s a great place,” he one of the fastest-growing cities in landing Georgetown on the Na- to around 15,000 residents and Austin Diocese alone will nearly 40 bookings for 2020 Ms. Garrett has learned Wildlife Viewing and Pho- PLAYERS OF THE WEEK moving forward. wholesale electricity for worth of Renewable Ener- does affect Georgetown’s The fiscal year begins Oc- said. the U.S. and one of 15 best places tional Register of Historic Places. features resort-quality amenities, be eligible for retirement in and was named as one of free Tuesdays, as well as tography Blind. The Wil- the BKG Texas Parks and Recreation 2019, bringing the four-year gy Credits (RECs). status as a 100 percent re- tober 1 each year. “This is the only retired to move to in the country. The city is also a top retirement with six swimming pools, 12 ten- the next 10 years. the Best of Georgetown free events, come with their liamson County Astrono- Winter Open Director Kimberly Garrett over-budget total to $38 mil- The city is allocated one newable electric utility,” In 2019, the city moved home for priests run by the Now it can add best place to re- spot. It’s home to Southwestern nis courts and three golf courses. Other dioceses have their award’s Best Wedding Ven- own price — more traffic, my Club has also brought included PGA highlighted beneficial part- lion. REC for each megawatt City Manager David Mor- cash from other depart- diocese,” Mr. Gonzalez said. tire to its growing list of achieve- University, the oldest university And Georgetown’s within a own retirement residences. ues this year. Garey Park trash and maintenance. stargazing events to the pro Rich Beem nerships and programs as At the November 24 hour of electricity pro- gan said. “Right now it is ments by having the elec- “I suspect that when these ments. in Texas, as well as a nationally 30-minute drive of Austin — The Austin Diocese en- was also named one of the “It actually created a park. of Austin, host well as traffic issues since council meeting the scram- duced by its wind and solar more important that we sta- tric department “sell” as- are built it will [fill up] fair- Money Magazine named recognized community library “When you want a break from compasses 25 Central Tex- Best Places to Take Kids. lot more work than we The park has also offered the park opened in June and George- ble to find cash to cover contracts. bilize the utility’s finances sets to them. ly quickly.” Georgetown one of the Eight Best and farmer’s markets every week. suburban living, there’s a diverse as counties and stretches “Word is getting out thought,” she said. youth nature programs, last year. town Country the expense and replenish RECs can be sold for cash than maintain our renew- • The water department Funding for the $2.2 Places to Retire in America this It’s also famous, the article said, city close by to explore.” as far north as West, north about what a nice venue it The free days are now bioblitz, Nature Fest, Hay “It’s still brand new to Club PGA pro reserves was revealed as or can be used to offset the able energy status.” million project will come month. for its miles of fields of red pop- To Mayor Dale Ross, George- of Waco, and as far south is,” Ms. Garrett said. offered from October to Day as well as city events us,” she said. “We’re contin- Ben Kern, and the council approved an city’s use of fossil-fuel gen- The budget move is the Continued on 5A from the Austin Diocese’s “Charming town square, fields py flowers that inspired the city’s town is more than just a great as San Marcos. Its eastern She added that one of the March, instead of the pre- like the fishing derby and ually improving and evalu- Kyle Phelan Encountering Christ cam- of flowers, warm weather and Red Poppy Festival, which attracts place to spend one’s golden years. boundary is in College Sta- house’s challenges is the vious September through Eggstravaganza. A state- ating the service.” paign, a recently completed easy access to a big city — sound tens of thousands of people each “The qualities cited by Money tion and the western bound- limited number of guests May time frame in an effort wide balloon festival and and Mitch Jack and Cammy Garey fund-raiser. like an idyllic movie set?” the ar- year. Gardeners can even pick up Magazine that make us a great ary takes in Mason. it can host, because it used to alleviate traffic issues polo match attracted al- Fagan, both donated 525 acres — an oa- Each of the individual ticle said. “It’s all real in George- poppy seeds at the visitor center place to retire,” he said, “also Led by Bishop Joe to be the Gareys’ home and and the extra staff require- most 5,000 people in March. members of sis, as Ms. Garrett called residences is about 1,000 town, Texas.” and grow their own blooms. make us attractive to people of all Vasquez, the diocese over- wasn’t an event venue. It ment. Visitors can also enjoy na- the club. it — off Leander Road to Council OKs lower rates for largest user square feet and built to ac- The magazine cited the Square’s Another well-known feature of ages.” sees 123 church parishes, can host up to 150 people. Staff also now requires ture hikes and yoga classes commodate wheelchairs. missions and college Cath- Georgetown 14 years ago. It Peak park visitation pre-registration for free throughout the year. By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK from 7.69 cents per kilowatt We want to encourage them Mr. Mayben said he helped The furnished living spac- olic centers. is the largest gift of land in days include weekends and events, which Ms. Garrett Garey Park also has 80 hour to 6.24 cents on No- to grow their operations in write the 2008 economic de- es each come with a one-car All told, the Austin Di- the city’s history. Tuesdays, which are free. said has seemed to help volunteers, 10 of whom are KORY COLEMAN BRAYDON WILSON Turkey Trot tradition The park has drawn The City Council voted vember 1. their Georgetown facility.” velopment agreement with garage. Mr. Gonzalez said not their own homes or with [through the Catholic es — including St. Helen ocese is home to approxi- Seventy percent of visitors parking issues and traffic active, the newest being Mr. SUN ARCHIVE Georgetown High School Georgetown High School Kern hosts PGA challenge at country club more than 95,000 visitors 5-1 to approve agreements The rate will drop in May Councilwoman Rachael Citigroup, and that the new Jax Douglas of Cedar Park, 7, waits for the start of the The facility also has a every retired priest moves family members. Church] and can retire on — celebrating Mass when mately 600,000 Catholics. are non-residents because back-up on Leander Road. Garey. Hundreds of folks will crowd around the courthouse with Citigroup Technolo- to 5.3 cents. Jonrowe voted against the agreement is flawed. community center with a into the Saint John Paul II “Priests can retire on that.” parish priests are on vaca- comment heard 7,000-plus yard courses the good position. 5-mile run. See more photos on Page 5A. “We expect that to double Friday to celebrate the city’s Lighting of the Square. The Georgetown High School Foster Falcons on Novem- gy’s data center in George- The rate will settle at 3.3 agreements, saying she The previous agreement chapel, kitchen and dining Residence. Some live out their own,” he said. “They Retired priests some- tion, at retreat, sidelined frequently among PGA plays throughout the “We played the teams in in the next 20 years,” Mr. annual holiday event brings on the Christmas season. wide receivers Kory Cole- ber 23 in the area round of town Tuesday to encourage cents November 1, 2020, felt uneasy about giving a required Citigroup to hall. their retirement years in have a retirement plan times fill in at local church- by illness or otherwise un- PGA pros at clubs year. our conference throughout Gonzalez said. man and Braydon Wilson state playoffs. the company to stay in town where it stays until Novem- break to a big corporation buy more electricity from in Texas and else- Coincidentally, the team the fall and were able to fin- are The Williamson County Wilson, a senior, caught and expand its operations. ber 2024. while asking residents to Georgetown than the cur- where is the lack of of host Kern and Beem won ish ahead of them all.” Sun’s Players of the Week a 41-yard, fourth-quarter A previous incentive Community to give thanks Thursday Atime to play golf. the daylong confrontations. Two seniors highlight “Our staff has been work- pay higher utility rates. rent agreement. for week 13 of the 2019 foot- touchdown pass from quar- agreement expired last ing with Citigroup for sev- The city raised electric Mr. Mayben said the UT Dell brain study Lighting welcomes What? They posted 60 in the best the Pirate women — Emi- ball season. terback Jordan Oldoerp, year. The data center is on eral months to encourage rates three times this year agreement will allow Citi- The city will host a Com- enue. That cannot be — since ball and 56 in the scramble ly Campbell of Lewisville Coleman, a senior, led all accounting for the Eagles Blue Ridge Drive off the the expansion of our sin- after sustaining major bud- group to “game the system” Red Bird Kolache shop now open on Williams Drive munity Thanksgiving meal Dinner includes turkey, they reside at a pro shop on for 116. That clipped the and Leilani McDaniel who Georgetown players with last touchdown of the 2019 Southeast Inner Loop near gle-largest electric custom- get shortfalls after three by getting a portion of its plans move forward tomorrow at the George- dressing, gravy, cranberry holiday season the grounds of the club. second-place team by one played prep golf at McNeil town Community Center sauce, green beans, rolls eight receptions for 110 season. I-35. er,” City Manager David years of selling surplus electricity from Oncor By LISA HELLIER Ben Kern, the head PGA stroke. High School. to make new in San Gabriel Park. and sweet potatoes. yards during the Eagles Georgetown finished the The agreements reduce Morgan said. “Citigroup electricity at below-cost. while still getting sales and By BRAD STUTZMAN vey was overwhelming,” A much-anticipated hol- p.m. The museum is free pro at Georgetown Country Uresti and Skaggs regis- The Southwestern men’s The event starts at 11 a.m. Water and tea also are 52-14 loss to the Richmond year with an 8-4 record. Citigroup’s current electric represents approximately Mike Mayben, a utility property tax abatements Mr. Douglas said. “It speaks Bakers at the newly opened iday tradition, the annual and open to the public. Club, has just done some- THE TEXAS tered 60 in the best ball and roster includes a trio of se- Thursday. available. rate, and requires the com- 10 percent of our total elec- consultant and George- from Georgetown. Plans are moving toward to the fact there is broad nest on Square Lone Star Kolaches are up at 3 Lighting of the Square, Don’t forget to squeeze in thing about that. 57 in the scramble for 117, niors who provide a strong Meals are served annual- Community Thanks- GOLFER pany to use 4,000 megawatt tric demand. town’s former energy ser- “This is a 100 percent win the start of a comprehen- interest in the Georgetown a.m baking fresh pastries. will illuminate downtown holiday shopping as down- He hosted a one-day event losing by that ever elusive anchor — Cade Osgood (An- ly to about 500 people at the giving is planned and hours of electricity each The company also pro- vices manager, spoke at the for them and not for a util- sive and long-term George- community.” Red Bird Mercantile plans to open a Massey Wallace said she and Georgetown Friday. town stores will be open labeled the BKG Texas Win- Doug Kienitz single stroke. derson High School), John center at 445 East Morrow supported by the City of month. duces tremendous amounts council meeting in opposi- ity that can’t afford it,” he town-based study by Dell The Sun City town hall second location on the north side of the her husband Allen have been The event will start at late. ter Open. Three teams tied for third Kellum (Alamo Heights Street. Georgetown, police and Citigroup’s rate dropped of sales and property taxes. tion to the new agreements. said. Medical School of diseases meeting — entitled “Re- Square. looking to open a location in 5:30 p.m. on the east steps Williamson County It was limited to a field with a 120 total — they were High School) and Andrew This event is free and fire departments, Do Your- such as Alzheimer’s and search and Care of Neu- The clothing and accessories store Georgetown for a couple of of the Williamson County Brown Santa will offer pho- of 24. Ryan Hodge/Lonny Alex- Augustine (Clear Springs open to the public, no tick- self a Flavor Catering, CJ’s said. “Georgetown Country Parkinson’s. rodegenerative Diseases” currently shares a building with The Ex- years but had to wait for the Courthouse on South Main tos with Santa in the court- “I wanted to create an ander, Devin Young/Jacob High School). ets needed. Catering, GW Pyro and the Club is a great golf course Physicians and other — attracted approximately change Consignment Boutique at 109 West right opportunity. Street. The event is free and house after the lighting event to get the best players Malcangi and Mitch Fa- “The men’s conference is Meals are provided on a Salvation Army of William- and even better course for a researchers hosted a town 150 people and led to about Seventh Street next to Novita Spa. Red Bird “I’ve always liked the city open to the public. event from 6:30-8 p.m. for a in the area to play at George- gan/Kyle Phelan who are a little more competitive,” first-come, first-served ba- son County. town Country Club,” he high-dollar money game.” club members. Sigler said. “Texas Luther- hall at Sun City in Septem- 60 survey responses, Mr. owner Paige Pullen will open another lo- of Georgetown and wanted to SUN ARCHIVE Mayor Dale Ross and donation of an unwrapped Program gives young offenders 2nd chance ber, talking about ground sis. If you or your organi- So he invited a mix of As Kern noted, most of an, Trinity, University of Douglas said. cation just down the block where Franklin open a shop here,” she said. Winston Nguyen and his aunt Cecile Nguyen enjoyed their County Judge Bill Gravell toy, wrapping paper or a Donations to help fund zation would like to help area golfers with strong they hope to break in the He said the survey drew and Co. Fine Jewelers used to be between Ms. Wallace said she looks Thanksgiving Day meals at the Georgetown Community will help Santa countdown monetary donation. Enter the pros said it “was a blast Dallas and Schreiner all By LISA HELLIER ing services in Williamson different experiences, she adult probation practices the event can be made to volunteer, or if you have credentials and club cham- study of neurodegenerative another 360 responses from Cianfrani Coffee and the Visitors Center forward to meeting and form- and flip the switch to illumi- the courthouse on the south for them. They look forward have solid teams. The con- County in October. said, the first one is actively to non-violent felony offend- Sertoma Club of George- Center last year. questions, contact the or- pions. diseases. the larger Georgetown com- before moving out in October. ing a relationship with the nate the lights of the court- side on Eighth Street. to the next time I host it.” ference tourney should be Thirty days makes a big Offenders who partici- making a change and the ers ages 17-24. The program town, with Community ganizing committee at Among the talent were This week Georgetown munity and surrounding Ms. Pullen plans to rename her current shop’s Georgetown customers. house and the buildings Attendees are encour- interesting.” difference to Lone Star pate in the program have latter is a waiting game be- meets individual needs Thanksgiving in the memo gtxthanksgiving@gmail. MENS PGA Tour pros Rich Beem Pirate viewings resident Michael Douglas areas. Mr. Douglas said 94 store The Nest, which is on the upper level The new kolache shop at Wil- ma Club of Georgetown, Donations also can be around the Square at about aged to donate toys to Wil- Golfers on Berry Creek Justice Alliance, an orga- case managers who identi- fore the court hearing. with rehabilitative treat- line on checks. com or sign up online at bit. Trey Nelson ...... 268-754 who is now a commenta- — executive director for the percent of those respon- of The Exchange. The new location will be liams Drive and Power Road P.O. Box 1501, Georgetown, dropped off at First Texas 6 p.m. liamson County Brown Happy Some men and women Country Club and Sun nization on a mission to fy their areas of need, are ment and offers tools for Mail donations to Serto- ly/gtxthanksgiving19 LADIES tor on Sky Sports, Omar Background for change Texas Science Education dents volunteered to take Red Bird Mercantile, which will sell home was formerly home to Golden TX 78627. Bank, 900 South Austin Av- Guests can sing their fa- Santa and the Georgetown golfers with Southwestern City’s three courses plus redirect young adults out given an individualized offenders to make amends Debby Carter ...... 267-718 Uresti of Austin from the Foundation — said survey part in the planned clinical goods, gifts, apparel and accessories. Chick. It is the seventh for the vorite holiday tunes along logos may be seen over Teravista in Round Rock of the Texas justice system treatment plan and are con- The Lone Star Justice to the community. Continued on 5A SENIOR MENS PGA Champions Tour and results have proved positive The new store will open in a few weeks with Austin Carolers. the next couple months on just may see some of the study of neurodegenerative Wallace’s who started their first ©2019 Williamson County Sun Thanksgiving and into community-based nected with community Alliance partnered with Ms. Henneke said the Lonnie Milligan ...... 236-686 PGA pro Wes Skaggs from enough to move forward. after the remodeling is finished. business in Austin 15 years ago. Swing by The Williamson courses in the Georgetown student-athletes practice treatment programs. services. Williamson County leaders goal isn’t just for partici- SENIOR LADIES Crystal Falls Golf Club in “The response to the sur- Continued on 8A Ms. Pullen opened the current Red Bird The “mom-and-pop” shop takes Museum where children from area. during the next couple Its Rehabilitative Inter- Elizabeth Henneke, exec- to start the RISE program pants to complete manda- Wanda Clark ...... 215-569 can make a craft from 6-8 Leander. The reason is the offsea- months. ventions and Supports for in June 2018 and said she has been looking pride in its freshly baked goods. Mel’s Lone Star Lanes YOUTH BOYS utive director of Lone Star here, which follows the tory community service Medical examiner: Duty’s death a suicide The format for the No- son. for a second location. When the building Ms. Wallace studied mechan- Emerging Adults (RISE) Justice Alliance, said indi- alliance’s transformative hours, it is to engage them Thomas DaDour ...... 254-622 vember 18 event was “best Future events that used to house the jewelry store be- ical engineering at the Univer- HELLIER LISA YOUTH GIRLS Golf coach Greg Sigler program is designed to re- viduals in the traditional justice model. The model with the community and We love teaching people of all ages By BRAD STUTZMAN died from a self-inflicted cohol and Alprazolam — a ary 2017. We love teaching people of all ages ball” in the morning and came available, she decided it was the right sity of Texas at Austin, as did Owner Massey Wallace helps customers at the Lone Star Kolaches shop she opened on November 16. Jaelle Hamman ...... 228-578 said, “They’ll be on their • December 2 — East habilitate young adult of- justice system are thrust focuses on providing reha- create a lifelong commit- and skill sets the wonderment and gunshot wound to the head. drug sometimes prescribed The Rockport Police De- and skill sets the wonderment and “scramble” in the after- time to expand. her husband, but her love of own until February 5, View and Georgetown HS fenders in place of jailing back into “regular” life on bilitation services to young ment to giving back. The Nueces County Med- Ms. Duty, 54, was found for anxiety disorder — in partment and Texas Rang- Congratulations to RJ Little for his noon. creative freedom of making! Red Bird has been a vendor at The Ex- baking led her to the kolache first shop soon after. The suc- out of the business. name. They liked the combina- creative freedom of making! which will be our first day boys, prep tournament, them. release, which can mean adult offenders who strug- She said the program ical Examiner’s office in dead the morning of April her system. ers participated in the in- perfect 300 game. change for many years, Ms. Pullen said, be- business. She said she saw an cess that followed prompted Lone Star Kolaches started tion and other customers did of spring practice.” Berry Creek Country Club RISE is modeled on a they go back to an environ- gle in a traditional adult came about for two reasons: Corpus Christi has ruled 24 at a condominium in A Republican, Ms. Duty vestigation into Ms. Duty’s River challenge fore The Exchange owner Amanda Hanes empty space for kolaches in the the Wallaces’ to expand their with a few flavors and now of- too, so now Chubby is a staple The fall campaign for the • December 13-14 — GHS similar program in Dallas ment surrounded by people justice system. • a financially failing jus- former Williamson County Rockport Country Club was elected to countywide death. A series of miscom- Georgetown Country asked if she wanted to use a larger section. Austin market and an opportu- business and they now have six fers 50. Ms. Wallace said they on their menu. two Pirate teams is over. It boys, state preview tour- County and began offer- or the situation that caused RISE is a grant-funded tice system and District’ Attorney Jana Du- Estates. She had recently office three times. munications between those Club, located in a pictur- Red Bird now takes up the upstairs and nity to fill it. locations in Austin and one in have even created some after The shop serves fresh ko- was sparkling for the wom- nament, White Wing Golf them to be arrested in the pilot program and is one of • a justice system failing Classes. Makerspaces. Gift Cards. Pop-up Shops ty’s death a suicide. made her home in Rock- She served two terms as agencies, the medical exam- Classes. Makerspaces. Gift Cards. Pop-up Shops esque setting wrapped front part of The Exchange. Ms. Wallace started working Pflugerville. customer requests. In one case, laches and offers breakfast ta- en and only OK for the men. Club first place. two in the state. The other young adults. The medical examiner’s port. County Attorney, from Jan- iner’s office and the Sun led around the San Gabriel 2322 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown Why the Square? on recipes at home until she Ms. Wallace said growing a customer asked for a kolache cos and other baked goods. The 2322 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown Regarding the Southern ©2019 Sunday Sun She said 30 days working is in Dallas County. RISE of- Texas spends more than office concluded Ms. Duty Testing by Axis Forensic uary 2005 to January 2013, to the delay in the release 512-688-1587 River, is a par-70 layout that Reach golf writer Doug 512-688-1587 “We just love being on the Square and thought she created the best Lone Star Kolaches is import- with potatoes, bacon, egg and business also offers catering Collegiate Athletic Confer- in RISE and in the tradition- fers rehabilitation in place TheArtisansWorkbench.com — listed in medical records Toxicology in Indianapolis and was District Attorney of autopsy and toxicology TheArtisansWorkbench.com stretches 5,471 yards. That Kienitz via TexasGolfing@ the feel of it,” Ms. Pullen said. tasting kolache. ant, and her philosophy is to cheese and said he wanted and delivery. Shop hours are ence teams, coach Sigler al system lead to completely of jail time or traditional Continued on 3A as Jana L. Hunsicker — revealed the presence of al- from January 2013 to Janu- information. is much shorter than the yahoo.com @theartisansworkbench — Charlotte Kovalchuk The couple opened their make it bigger and better or get them to name it using his nick- 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m daily. @theartisansworkbench said the women are in a

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’Tis the Moon sets Lawsuit claims season Buckthorn Lucas Main-Muñoz, the scene for Meredith Brand, ex-prosecutors Damon Brown and seeks up to lovely evening Diego Rodriguez play members of ovember’s full the Parker family moon lifted hid evidence in the Palace $1 million above the rim of Theatre’s produc- the valley below By BRAD STUTZMAN pleaded guilty to a felony tion of “A Christmas By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK terminate its contractual us slowly at first, Nrich color like a $20 gold charge of indecency with a Story,” which plays obligations.” Handwritten-notes in an child in November 1993. weekends through Georgetown’s solar ener- The city declined to com- piece, round and perfect. gy supplier is seeking up The air was clear but old file folder might prove He accepted a sentence December 29 on the ment on the filing. The costly to Williamson Coun- to $1 million in a counter- humid, and rather than of 120 days in county jail, Springer Memorial countersuit said the city ty and its taxpayers. It al- 10 years on probation and a suit filed Friday that says can’t attribute its “budget- sharp, clean edges there ready has proven costly — requirement that he regis- Stage on Austin the city breached its con- ary woes” to Buckthorn be- was a filmy glow about for the past 26 years — to a ter as a sex offender. Avenue. tract by not fully paying its cause Georgetown’s energy it as it climbed the open man who says he was pres- The sex offender registra- power invoices starting in fund projection shortfalls s k y. EGGS IN sured into pleading guilty tion requirement continued March. began before the solar plant Beaver Moon. Frosty MY POCKET to a felony crime he did not until 2016, making Mr. Man- The filing comes after the started operating last year. Moon. Names given by commit. sfield and his family social city sued its solar suppli- As of June, the city ex- people long ago who Mary Fenoglio Convicted on a child mo- outcasts, Ms. Etter said. er Buckthorn Westex last ceeded its budget by a total lived intimately with na- lestation charge in 1993, month, saying the company of $33 million since 2016 be- ture in all its seasons. Troy Dale Mansfield is ‘It destroyed his life’ hid details about the plant’s cause it had to sell surplus With no cloud cover to scheduled to have another In January 2016 — about expected performance and electricity at lower-than-ex- spoil the moon’s splendor, stars faded before its day in court February 3 two years into Ms. Etter’s that it breached its con- pected prices. It has been advance. when he and his attorney involvement with the case tract, which led to “numer- trying to renegotiate its The rich deep color changed gradually to a take his case to a federal — a visiting judge in Wil- ous financial losses to the contract with Buckthorn softer, lighter shade as it slipped its silvery man- judge in Austin. liamson County set aside city.” for nearly a year. tle silently across the earth. Down along the

Kristin Etter, Mr. Man- Mr. Mansfield’s conviction CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK In an answer to the city’s The city sent a notice creek misty fog gathered and rose in the valley, Lucy Yantis shares the love of caring for kittens with online videos she created to teach new owners how to care for their sfield’s attorney, says the based on what he deemed Bethany Ross is developing Hidden Oaks at Berry Creek, an upscale residential community off Shell Road just west of Highway I95. lawsuit and counterclaim, of default to Buckthorn blurring the sharper lines of the landscape. Hu- delicate new pets. Williamson County District the prosecution’s withhold- SHARP ANDY the supplier said George- in March, saying the solar man lights vanished in the shimmering veil of Attorney’s office “knowing- ing of information. 14-month-old Brynlee Ramaley of Jarrell and her brother A.J., 12, visit with Santa Claus and a friendly reindeer named town did not identify the in- company breached its con- moisture and moonlight. ly and intentionally” held Mr. Mansfield was 25 Rose while visiting downtown Georgetown to get a look at the National Christmas Tree. Rose was happy to take offered formation it claimed Buck- tract. Buckthorn alleges A sense of distance and tranquility descend- back information favorable when Round Rock police treats, but Brynlee had a hard time warming up to their furry friend. thorn had a duty to disclose that the city unilaterally ed, listening silence broken only by leaves whis- to Mr. Mansfield and, in do- investigated the indecency or explain why Buckthorn withheld amounts due pering and the stir of a sleepy bird shifting on a Girl Scout wins top honor ing so, violated a court or- complaint, meaning he’s Developer to preserve land’s heritage owed any disclosure duty. under monthly invoices, branch above. No wind, not even a breathy sigh of one. By KATHERINE ANTHONY shelter website and earned a der from John Carter, who spent about half his life un- SHARP ANDY “Buckthorn has and beginning with the March was then judge for the coun- der the cloud of a crime he By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK end residences with a mix will continue to honor all 2019 invoice, and continu- I watched for a long time, thinking how many top Girl Scout award for the ty’s 277th District Court. says he never committed. of contemporary modern Tree tour kicks off holidays terms of its contractual ing through the present. times I have seen the night valley below dressed A beloved kitten dying just effort. The information in ques- At the time of his 1992 ar- Bethany Ross has a rare farmhouse and mid-centu- agreement with the city, for evening and sleep in so many ways, and how a few days after his adoption Lucy recently received the By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK names and season’s greet- Cari Miller said the event tia Hansen helped steer the Buckthorn also said the tion regards doubts pros- rest Mr. Mansfield was the vision as a developer — she ry designs. and claims to the contrary city’s payment failure has many beautiful moonrises I had the good fortune was devastating to George- Silver Award from the Girl plans to preserve as many Ms. Ross plans to pre- ings on the truck carrying will make for some pret- tree through Georgetown to see. town teen Lucy Yantis. Scouts of Central Texas. The ecutors had about what a married father of two boys, Georgetown folks might are wholly inaccurate,” injured the solar plant, trees as possible on a new serve the beauty of the nat- the 60-foot-long tree. ty awesome Georgetown on its route to the Capitol The same and always different, some swift and She had adopted little award is the highest for Ca- 4-year-old girl supposedly ages 4 and 2. He worked as not make it to Washington, Buckthorn officials said. which is asking for more Board OKs playground upgrades residential development ural landscape by protect- “Now our names are go- Christmas cards this year. grounds. unremarkable except for the very dependability Charlie from the Georgetown dettes, the scouting program told her parents in August a manager for an auto parts D.C. this year, but some of “The city’s budgetary than $200,000 but not more off Shell Road just west of ing its Heritage Oak trees. ing to be in Washington, The wonderful day, she Her brother Tim Lahey, of them, others, like this one, so intense and ar- Animal Shelter, but immune for middle school girls. As an 1992 — as well as whether store in Round Rock. By KATHERINE ANTHONY placement surface material Work will begin in Jan- playground equipment es- their names will. woes are not attributable than $1 million. Buck- Highway 195. She said the arborist who D.C.,” two women said ex- said, could best be described works for the National resting that even my breathing slowed to match systems in kittens are unde- eighth grader, Lucy devoted any crime had been com- Round Rock Police and for softer landings from any uary and is expected to be timated at $125,000. Thousands of people to Buckthorn. The city has thorn asked the 20th Dis- The Austin developer marked the trees to save ran citedly after signing the as a Hallmark movie. Forest Service in Oregon the moment. veloped and their resistance the 2018-19 school year to the mitted at all. prosecutors alleged Mr. At their November 18 turned out to the Square breached its contracts with trict Court to declare that tumbles. completed by May. • Cooper and Mitchell has started the first phase truck. “It was perfect — every- and was part of last year’s Coyote talk broke the stillness but made no to disease is low. Like Charlie, Absent that information Mansfield touched the girl meeting, Georgetown ISD out of tags. Buckthorn by failing to pay Georgetown’s withholding project. She’s now a freshman Upgrades will cost • Campuses to receive will receive updates to Sunday to see the U.S. Cap- Visitors also got to meet thing was perfect. All we tree crew. She told him mark on it. They have talked in this valley since many kittens get ill. Charlie — and under what Ms. Etter inappropriately while she of Hidden Oaks at Berry “This is the most trees amounts due, and rather at East View High School. trustees approved renova- $346,500, with funding avail- a shade cover are Carver, equipment as needed, esti- itol Christmas Tree, which Santa Claus and two of his needed was someone to fall Geogetown was a perfect of payment constitutes an characterized as pressure Creek, a 200-home commu- I’ve ever had to tag as far as than working in good faith, long before any humans claimed it. Far down the succumbed to panleukopenia, Lucy said deciding on a tions to elementary school able from the 2015 bond Ford, Frost, McCoy, Purl mated at $26,000. was on its way from New reindeer. Kids and adults in love and live happily ever stop for the tree. event of default, and that Continued on 6A nity adjacent to the Berry heritage trees,” he told her. way a dog challenged, and then our own Dahlia, contracted in the shelter. project for the award was not to confess — Mr. Mansfield playgrounds. Some schools program or Maintenance and Village. Total cost esti- • All elementary campus- Mexico to the nation’s cap- has elected to pursue liti- Buckthorn did not commit Creek community. Hidden Oaks is located jumped up in his lap for after,” she said. on guard, added her still young voice, resonating The loss of Charlie opened difficult. will receive shade covers, and Operations Funds, if mate is $159,000. es will receive wood fiber ital. They got to sign their gation in a clear attempt to any event of default. The first of three phases on a portion of the historic pictures. Tourism Manager Georgetown resident Por- Continued on 8A on the frosty air. I fancied she said to the wild Lucy’s eyes to the dangers of “I wanted to do some- others replacement equip- needed. Every elementary • Village Elementary will will feature 68 garden Shell Ranch, a cattle ranch ones, “Here! I am here! Come no closer!” shelter life. thing with kittens,” she said. ment and all will get re- school will benefit. receive new/replacement Continued on 3A homes — smaller houses that dates back to the 1800s. The night air was sharp and crisp, the stars The solution to saving kit- “They’re so cute and I wanted geared toward empty nest- She said the land has never still visible in the moon-washed sky glittering tens’ lives was obvious to her to save their lives.” ers and retirees — and 46 been cleared or cultivated, and hard as polished bits of crystal. I could feel — get them out of the shelter To learn kitten care and the larger custom residences so ancient live oak trees the chill when I drew it in deep, see it emerge in as soon as possible through issues about kitten survival that start in the $600,000 a tiny cloud when I blew out warm breath into fostering. But how to get in shelters, Lucy worked with \ " ---- have grown to be more than Basketball tournament tips off next month 8 ';-� 1:i{ range. the frigid air. more people to foster? How to ' 8'l�ell 400 years old. Tonia Hermann, the foster GISD releases proposed school zone maps ' '·-..,._/ �\'-- ' ' �"' ' The garden homes will Ms. Ross said the pre- By BRAD STUTZMAN nament’s chief organizer. Ozzie the tabby had left his warm bed to come give foster families the skills coordinator at the George- By KATHERINE ANTHONY � W;n�c,..,k begin in the mid-$300,000s. vious owner, Lynn Lloyd, David Weekley Homes will build 68 of these garden homes — smaller houses geared toward retirees and empty nesters. “I told Mr. Frost 10 years with me out to the fence. There’s a better view they’ll need to care for very town Animal Shelter. Lucy’s ' � Phase 1 is slated for com- cared about the property Milton Van Dusen might ago, as long as he was still across the pasture and down the valley, across to young kittens? goal was to make a long-term Georgetown ISD has re- \ pletion in February. and appreciated its beauty “We wanted to make sure future homeowners will which she called a great, Her father has mentored not have known what he around I’d be involved in the rim on the other side. He leaned against my Lucy had an answer: Make difference by creating perma-

leased a searchable map of \ '' was signing on for two de- leg and I felt the deep thrum of his purr as he videos — specifically, how- "" - ...... · ,, David Weekley Homes so the two collaborated on to preserve trees not only also appreciate the proxim- growing district. her and served as a consul- this tournament,” Mr. Van nent resources for foster fam- ' proposed school attendance _, - ' cades ago when he agreed asked to be picked up. to-take-care-of-young-kittens "- will build the garden a land plan with the goal for the owner and his love ity to Highway 195 and I-35, Ms. Ross became involved tant on the project. Dusen said. ilies. Age \ ·- zones for two new elemen- '- to serve as director for the Which brings us to Mr. His fur was cold against my face but his small videos. She made videos, post- Girl Scout Lucy Yantis won a Silver Award for sharing kitten Restricted ,].,Grarger homes, and Cockrum Cus- of saving as many trees as but also for future home- as well as the Berry Creek with the Hidden Oaks de- The two have worked to- ., _691 fl \·- tary schools and revised Ford \.l... annual Jack Frost Invita- body was warm as I gave him the stroking he ed them on YouTube and the -I \,,: 1 tom Homes and MidCentu- possible from developers owners because we know Country Club, Sun City, velopment after her father, gether on other residential Frost, age 93 and living in Continued on 8B care tips after the sudden loss of her new pet. '---, , --· ·\\\� C',.ee\1- .,\ zones for three existing I-35 ' . - tional Basketball Tourna- California with his daugh- loves. I thought how easy it can be to please Village -�(..___-�· -"-- _,. r �- ry Homes will be two cus- who might clear them out. they would really appreci- HEB, golf courses, restau- also a developer in Austin, undertakings, but Ms. Ross LISA HELLIER LISA �' --� " /..,., � ' I schools that exceed or are ,I,. �� f '- ment. animals and small children if only we listen to Cooper ," \>'lC\," tom builders. Ms. Ross has an addition- ate those on their property,” rants and shopping. came across the project said this is the first both ter Sophia. He’s due back in McCoy,· . ,,..... Judge Donna King of the 26th District Court reads the nearing capacity. ,. Thirty-two boys and girls town December 4, having what they are telling us, and how often we fail, '·., Ms. Ross said the cus- al reason for protecting the she said. The community is in opportunity and suggested have worked on from start Almost 80 percent of respondents gave positive feedback official statement for Kevin Parish to repeat during his SH-130 Williams and Wolf Ranch Frost tom homes will be high- trees. The developer believes the Jarrell school district, Ms. Ross pursue it. to finish. teams — from as close by as never missed the tourna- on this first-floor retail design. as Ozzie’s rough little tongue gave me sandpaper swearing in ceremony to the State Bar of Texas. elementary schools are set Village Liberty Hill and Leander, ment that bears his name. kisses on my jaw. I felt how nice it was, these few Thanksgiving offers lots of options for feast to open next school year. Williams and from as far away as San “The people of George- minutes of just being where I was, when I was, The school zones for Wag- Georqet'q_·.vn Antonio and Fort Worth — town have been very gener- with a small friend. ... ( his year, for the first Gently mix into potato mix- Assorted garnishes: celery ner Middle School, and � ,- Hwy 29 '. will soon arrive in George- Across the valley, above the silver fog, tall tow- ...Mitchell I ous to me,” Mr. Frost said, \ \ Purl- ', \:\ time, my family’s ture. Form mixture into 48 seeds poppy seeds, sesame or ·,.. \:, 1c 8 \\ .,. ... "· \ Mitchell and Carver ele- ...... ill] \ ... .. _,. ; ;:'! \ � scale, 49 points higher than the sec- town for the 41st annual Committee mulls ers blinked monotonously with red lights, like -.....,... . ;-' recalling his 1969 to 1985 �;;¢. �Ner <' . \ •·· Wolf Ranch -- / \ \ \_:'�·= --=-.. BIZ BRIEFS Thanksgiving din- walnut-size balls. Transfer to seeds and pecan halves '1�� Garey Park � ...... Kelley case intern ·' \ ., mentaries are set to change. tournament. alien fingers reaching above the horizon to sig- \ .,,...- -· · ond place organization. \ " .;...... - ·' \ tenure as school superin- � \,.. .., .. - '; ,. .. >""." t - ,... \ , Jack Frost leads the Lady Eagles in a cheer. The basket- ner will be held at my baking sheet. (Can be made 6 Heat oven to 350 degrees. "' '"'\· \\ , ..,, .. -: -- ...... (f Pop-up opens for holiday shopping A digital feedback pro- .. -:�_, ,,- ' nal the advance of progress. I have noticed that . =1 - CareNow opens clinic The tournament is > tendent. \ \: .. �:_ ... ->·\ \ ,. :: \-�\ daughter Cate’s home hours ahead; cover and refrig- Line 2 baking sheets with �� \\. ,. .. :.. : ( " �\-- Healthcare execs to meet here ball tournament is scheduled for December 5-7. 7.oV<,j) •·•�' ••. , \---,,-- �: \.-·.. �."·;.,_ '\Ie ...," '.) \ progress means many things to many people, de- cess with an interactive ti�. 'C,1e k named for a longtime GISD garage designs --; ar Carver ·"' \,. By LISA HELLIER CareNow Urgent Care joined St. Twith Bill smoking a turkey erate.) parchment paper. Combine 1der Y '\_., ' ·i-.. °"\ \�t \ ,,, Jack Frost’s legacy joins state bar Q&A feature, and any up- .,. / \� .., .,).. ;,:: �;-1 gent care facility in Wolf Crossing. and desserts to round out the heat. til cheese is finely chopped. to pass the book on to Mr. \ '-')_,,' _l...., ,. .. -.... -·\ . '-"'- ··:.-�'...... ,.)�, f..f:� Plans for the city’s $5 ' J f!J1ayf1ekl .. :•;- r' rage. The design will be GISD’s schedule for the -_i_\ • ·' -- ' � I ness meeting and social from 6:30-9 ics and other extracurricu- sen said. “My kids went to All these years later, Mr. moonrises and sunsets and quiet times as I have I \• .;,- .- ,.. Park •�r;•t-... ·' , The proposed..\? attendance1. • zone map can be viewed at www.georgetownisd.org/r r· the Square just in time to sell a The walk-in clinic at 1205 South Judge Donna King of 1..- > � I menu. I thought I’d try some Place 8 potato balls in skil- Add cream; blend until most Parish for being of great , .. ;·..� 'j· ... '' p.m. December 3 at the Sheraton Ho- lar activities. school and played basket- Van Dusen is still the tour- Continued on 7A million, 200-space garage guided by feedback from a known them. Continued on 3A Page/16824. collection of Christmas goods, I-35 is open seven days a week and of- recipes this year that are tra- let, pressing each gently with clumps form. 26th District Court passed support and help as her intel & Conference Center. at Main and Sixth streets survey the city sent posted Chilled in more ways than one, I deposited home decor, jewelry, clothes fers services to treat minor illnesses ditional but with a delicious spatula to flatten to 1 1/2-inch Roll dough into balls, using on a coffee stained and bro- tern during the Greg Kelley The local chapter of the interna- might feature retail on the online last month, which Oz in his bed and went inside to the Pushfaces and more for the holiday sea- and injuries. The clinic has 10 exam twist, just to keep things in- COOK’S diameter. Cook until pancakes 1 level tablespoon for each. ken-in copy of Jesus Call- case, which she described tional professional society of health- first floor. sought input on the design gathered at the door, a gang of greeters instant- son. rooms, on-site x-rays and standard teresting. I know there are are rich golden brown, about 2 Place balls on baking sheets, ing to Kevin Parish at his as a difficult and tumultu- care executives provides education In a recent survey, most and appearance of the ga- ly squabbling over who got spoken to/petted/ CORNER Lisa King of Diva Chicks and lab testing services. The clinic ac- almost sacred dishes that minutes per side. 1 inch apart. Sprinkle cheese November 15 swearing-in ous time. programs, career resources and respondents favored this rage. The survey sought noticed first. I had, after all, been outside all of Carol Drolette of Threads Ur- cepts most insurance plans as well grace your table year after Transfer to paper towels to balls with celery, poppy or ceremony to become an Mr. Kelley was convicted Guitar class inspires passion in youth volunteer and networking opportu- GISD launches rezoning for 3 schools option among 11 example feedback on preferences for 20 minutes. That, at least, never changes. Laurie Locke ban Collective Boutique joined as Medicare and Medicaid. year, and I wouldn’t want to drain. Repeat with remaining sesame seeds or press 1 pecan attorney after passing the of aggravated sexual as- nities for members. The chapter will designs for the lot behind project elements such as Inside the house it was warmer but certainly forces to open the temporary Walk-ins welcome and appoint- suggest they be skipped, but potato balls, adding more oil half into each. Texas State Bar exam. sault of a 4-year-old boy at By LISA HELLIER “The program helps Education is at the heart provided the encourage- highlight current and future board By KATHERINE ANTHONY The draft maps can be available on the website. The attendance area for the old council chambers. landscaping, public art and not quieter. Supper was in the offing, and I was shop on the corner of Aus- ments aren’t required. Clinic hours here are some ideas for adding 1 1/2 t. salt to skillet if necessary. Trans- Bake until cooked through “If you will start your a Leander in-home day care them develop a relationship of the organization’s ef- ment and support to keep members and also present its annu- viewed on the district web- The new schools are Wil- Williams will be carved Proposed designs includ- facade materials. one of the providers of it. I do the small ones. Austin Classical Guitar tin Avenue and Ninth Street. are from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday new tastes and textures to the 1/2 t. ground black pepper fer to platter and top each with and golden brown on the bot- day spending time with God in 2014 and sentenced to 25 with art,” said Jeremy Os- forts. Students begin play- trying to improve. The or- al report on activities and highlights Georgetown ISD has re- site, www.georgetownisd. liams Elementary in south- from existing campus ar- ed facilities with murals The Downtown Parking Papa had fed the Pyr pups, big beautiful things eagerly grabbed the oppor- They combined the name of through Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Satur- Thanksgiving feast. 1 teaspoon sour cream and a tom, reversing sheets half- you’ll never have a bad day,” years in prison. He served bourne, assistant director ing on day one, he said, and ganization’s guitar educa- from 2019. leased maps of draft atten- org under Parents>Atten- east Georgetown and Wolf eas, and Wolf Ranch Ele- and greenery as well as a with eager appetites for whatever fills their 3 T. or more vegetable oil tunity to start an education their stores to give the pop-up day and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Continued on 3A We’ll start with appetizers, scant 1/4 teaspoon caviar. way through baking, about 22 Judge King said. three years of his sentence of education for ACG. “It by the end of the first class tion program launched in The social is free for members and dance boundaries for two dance Zones. Ranch Elementary located mentary will enroll all stu- brick-and-glass building bowls. 1 cup sour cream program at the Williamson a fun name and gathered other although they’re probably not Garnish with chives. Serve minutes. 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Let the 6A The Williamson County Sun, November 13, 2019 Sunday, November 17, 2019 “Forgotten” Section festivities image takes B The history begin SPORTS & REC top honors of PB&J BUSINESS Page 1B Local photog wins World wars led to international award Restaurateurs have classic sandwich Eagles roll into the playoffs Patriots to tangle with Antlers Page 5B n Page 7B n Vol. 45 No. 25 GEORGETOWN, TEXAS NOVEMBER 17, 2019 One Dollar 2020 vision Page 1B Vol. 143 No. 26 GEORGETOWN, TEXAS NOVEMBER 13, 2019 One Dollar By ALEJANDRO more before the final whis- By ALEJANDRO On offense, Jackson fin- RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ Next game: tle. First came a 6-yard RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ Next game: ished the game with 229 Restaurateurs have 2020 vision 7:30 p.m. Friday vs. rushing touchdown by Her- 7:30 p.m. Friday vs. all-purpose yards and a The Georgetown Eagles LBJ Austin Jaguars at man, his third of the night, The East View Patriots Kerrville Tivy Antlers at touchdown. By LISA HELLIER finished their regular sea- Nelson Field increasing the lead to 34-13 were unable to get anything Antler Stadium On the defensive side, se- son with a dominating 41- to end the third quarter. going on either offense or nior defensive back Cooper After years of playing 13 win over the Pflugerville The Eagles defense then defense in their 56-19 defeat Namken finished the game Bethapudi roles in the success of oth- Triggs talks Connally Cougars on No- forced a turnover on downs, against the Elgin Wildcats with 17 tackles. er businesses, Manuel Mar- vember 7. receiver Brandon Brad- to gifting the offense a short during their November 8 21-6. Linebacker Thomas tinez and Joey Delgadillo The victory improved the ford to set up Georgetown field to start the fourth road matchup in Elgin. Brooks finished the game Thornburg added 12 tack- decided 2020 would be the Eagles’ overall season re- in scoring position. A few quarter. One play later This defeat dropped the with 22 carries for 136 yards les, including two for lost takes helm of year they make their own taxes, traffic cord to 7-3 and also clinched plays later a 3-yard touch- running back Zane Quick Patriot’s overall season and a score. yardage. success and turn a dream them the third seed in Dis- down run by junior receiv- broke loose for a 30-yard record to 6-4 however they Yet it would be a while East View ends its season of owning their own restau- trict 11-5A. er Kade Locklin increased touchdown run to seal the clinched the fourth seed in until Coach Fikac’s team with a 3-4 record in District rant into a reality. The Eagles had firm con- the Eagles lead to 14-6. game 41-13 for the Eagles. their District 13-5A and se- would find the end zone 13-5A. The idea was to create a electric utility trol of the game, in which Later came another Quick finished the game cured a playoff berth. again. The Patriots will be trav- locally sourced farm-to-ta- at town hall they maintained a lead strong drive which was with 116 yards from scrim- The Patriots were with- Elgin would go on to score eling to Kerrville to face off ble restaurant with a vari- By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK stopping for pedestrians at through all four quarters, punctuated with a 2-yard mage and a touchdown. out starting quarterback four consecutive rushing against the Kerrville Tivy ety in menu items, a cool crosswalks. with strong showings on rushing touchdown by Dar- With the victory, George- senior Jackson Coulson, touchdowns, taking a 49-6 Antlers in the first round When Daniel Bethapu- atmosphere and a great District 3 Councilman “It’s getting to the point both offense and defense. son Herman to end the half. town completes its district who was out with an appar- lead heading into the fourth of the playoffs. Kickoff is di became a U.S. citizen in dining experience. Mike Triggs debunked where it could be a liabili- Georgetown set the tone Herman finished the portion of the season with a ent injury. quarter. set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at 2016, he quoted Jeremiah Nearly a year after talks property tax misconcep- ty,” he said. in the first drive of the game night with 129-yards rush- 4-2 record and the third seed Stepping in for Coulson The Patriots were finally Antler Stadium. 29:11 — “For I know the started, their dream restau- tions and addressed the One woman said she has with a couple of big gains. ing and 140-yards passing in District 11-5A. were junior backup quar- reunited with the end zone The Antlers finished plans I have for you,” de- rant is in the Summit at electric issue and street almost been hit several A 22-yard run by senior with a total four touch- The Eagles face the LBJ terbacks Jase Petty and in the final quarter with a their season with a 9-1 clares the Lord, “plans Rivery Park today and near safety at a town hall Friday times at crosswalks. running back Zane Quick downs. The Eagle offense Austin Jaguars in the first Tanner Ballew. 1-yard rushing touchdown overall record and went un- to prosper you and not to completion. at The Retreat in Sun City. Staff has worked with set up a huge 42-yard rush- kept their foot on the gas round of the playoffs. Kick- The game started out by junior running back Isa- defeated in District 14-5A harm you, plans to give you Mr. Martinez and Mr. To kick off his first com- Sun City for the past year to ing touchdown by sopho- in the opening drive of the off is at 7:30 p.m. Friday at tough and only got tougher iah Quinton-Jackson that play, to securing a top seed hope and a future.” Delgadillo developed their munity conversation since enhance pedestrian safety. more quarterback Darson third quarter with a big Nelson Field in Austin. for the Patriots, who were made the score 49-12. in the bi-district round of God’s plans for Mr. Betha- DANIEL BETHAPUDI dining and operations ex- joining the council in May, The Sun City Association Herman. The Eagles led drive through the air which The Jaguars are coming facing a determined Elgin East View and Elgin playoffs. pudi turned out to be big- pertise working with Blue Mr. Triggs set the record has improved sidewalks 7-0 to end the first quarter. ended with a 22-yard touch- off an 8-2 regular-season team looking to end its then traded a pair of touch- Meanwhile, East View ger and better than he ex- 100,000. Corn Harvest Bar & Grill, straight on the city’s prop- and ramps at various inter- The Cougars showed some down pass from Herman to record. They finished with season on a high note after downs late in the fourth QB Jackson Coulson is expected, from a Texas A&M His parents taught him Texas Land & Cattle Steak- erty tax rate and the mis- sections and a new project fight at the beginning of Bradford. the second seed in District failing to make the playoffs quarter. pected to return to the line- University scholarship and the value of learning, espe- house, Eddie V’s Prime taken belief it has gone up. will provide enhanced pe- the second quarter putting Bradford completed the 12-5A. This matchup will be with a 2-5 district record. The Wildcats struck first up. an unexpected internship cially his father, whose ed- Seafood and Jack Allen’s ANDY SHARP ANDY Residents’ property tax destrian safety signage and together a solid drive and night with 9 receptions for a battle between two high The Wildcats managed to on a 24-yard rushing TD. East View will need to at an electric cooperative ucation helped him break Kitchen. Vernon Scott, left, with The Sons of the Republic of Texas, chats with World War II veteran Nelson Barrett, 92, of Liberty Hill before striping at the following in- capping it off with a 4-yard 100 yards. scoring offenses who will score on an 18-yard rushing The Patriots responded have Coulson and all of the to his current challenge of his family’s cycle of pover- They teamed up with bills might have gone up, Scott fires a cannon during the Field of Honor ceremonies Sunday. tersections: rushing touchdown. How- The Cougars were finally each be seeking the win in touchdown, 3-yard rushing with a rushing touchdown Patriots fresh and ready if managing Georgetown’s ty. Mr. Bethapudi’s mother Bill Paetznick and Mor- Mr. Triggs said, but not be- Buz Landry, a Georgetown pilot, talks about his memories of the Georgetown Municipal Airport at a ribbon cutting • Salt Creek Lane and Sun ever, a missed extra point able to stop the Eagles offen- order to keep their state touchdown, and a 50-yard of their own by sophomore they hope to put up a fight electric utility. was a high school principal gan McLaughlin of Novak cause the rate went up. The for airport improvements in May. The airport and terminal might be renamed after Mr. Landry and Johnny Gantt, who City Boulevard kept them from being able sive fury and forced a punt championship dreams rushing touchdown to open receiver Peyton Adams. against this strong Antler “When people say Amer- and his father a political sci- Commercial Construction City Council adopted the • Scissortail Trail and to even the score. that was returned for an 81- alive. a 21-0 lead over East View. Senior kicker Jose Ro- team. started one of the first businesses at the airport. ica is the land of oppor- ence professor. and Jeff Novak of Novak same tax rate as last year’s, Sun City Boulevard That would be the clos- yard touchdown by Cougar Georgetown-based SHN The Patriots were finally driguez was finally able to Georgetown-based SHN tunity, I’m a testament of Even with seven chil- Brothers to make it happen. $0.42 per $100 property val- Each flag tells a story • Texas Drive and Del est the Cougars would be defensive back Jahdae Bar- Sports carries Georgetown able to respond after put- convert an extra point, af- Sports carries East View uation in September. If

that,” he said. “If you work dren, he said his parents They said they are grateful HELLIER LISA Webb Boulevard to tying the game all night. ron. That cut Georgetown’s and East View high school ting together a strong drive ter having missed one and and Georgetown high hard, it doesn’t really mat- made sure each received a for the partnerships and By LISA HELLIER kickoff for the week of those who served. Frank “When you come out residents are paying more, Manuel Martinez and Joey Delgadillo will open 2020 Market Scratch Kitchen and Bar January 2020. • Texas Drive and Sun Georgetown’s offense came lead to 28-13. football games, as well as and capping it off with a having another blocked, to school football games, as ter your background, while Mr. Novak’s efforts to make events honoring veterans. Heffern was in search of here and see it in person it’s it’s because average home good quality education. All alive and scored 21 unan- Yet the Eagles weren’t 1-yard rushing touchdown end the game 56-19. Airport could get new name Hundreds of active ser- The ceremony included two of them, one for him- heartwarming,” he said. values have increased. The City Boulevard Southwestern University well as Southwestern Uni- that’s not always the case in their concept come to life. now have graduate degrees. swered points. done putting up points on by junior running back The Patriots did have a resenting a clear vision, a The menu will have core the building interesting 2020 to be a family friendly An important lesson they vice members in uniform, music by the Georgetown self and one for his wife’s Jerry Dehaven wasn’t rate will result in an aver- • Whispering Wind and football, with audio and vid- versity football, with au- CEO of Capital Land and nicipal Airport is a vanilla “Everyone loves Buz,” he a lot of countries. The fact “I made myself a prom- Mr. Martinez said he the board and were able to couple of strong individual By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK new opportunity and a new items but will frequently be and efficient. spot where the community say they’ve learned is that veterans in their branch’s Eagles High School March- father-in-law who was there to see any flag in Sun City Boulevard It all began with a big 39- eo feeds. Go to SHNsports. Emarion Brooks. dio and video feeds. Go to Livestock. name,” he said. “OK, that’s said. that I was a nobody who ise — when I have an op- originally came up with age annual increase of $30 get into the end zone twice performances. beginning was not. supplemented with specials The entrance looks like can hang out, Mr. Delgadil- great food and service are trucker caps, a few military ing Band, Devil Dog Fly- killed in World War II. Mr. particular and didn’t get • San Saba Drive and Sun yard reception by junior com/football. That cut their deficit to SHNsports.com/football. Johnny Gantt and Buz He sent a request to the where it is. It should have Mr. Landry, an 82-year- came with two suitcases to portunity to learn, I would three names for the restau- in taxes for residents based Plus, he said, it’s simple created by the chefs. a grain silo, and local art- lo said. key to a successful restau- members in their dress overs, a Parade of Colors Heffern spent eight years in one for himself, but he and City Boulevard Landry are, as a local pilot mayor to rename the air- another name.” old pilot born and raised this country and to be able always take it,” he said. rant, but the easy winner on an average home value and catchy. Seventy percent of 2020’s ist Sarah Blankenship will He wants it to be a place rant. blues and a community of accompanied by the Fort the army as military intel- his wife Linda wanted to • Sun City Boulevard and called them, the Wright port the Johnny Gantt Re- He moved to appoint him- in Georgetown, saw the to set myself up is a testa- After earning his master was the one inspired by the of $285,000. The full name is 2020 products will be produced paint area landmarks and he would feel comfortable “It’s not the location or supporters showed up at Hood’s First Cavalry Band, ligence and served during be part of the community Texas Drive brothers of aviation for Wil- gional Airport and to re- self and District 5 Council- airport open in November ment that this is the land of of business administration idea of a new beginning in Market Scratch Kitchen in Central Texas. geographical sites on the letting his younger daugh- the price,” Mr. Martinez the Field of Honor Sunday a live cannon and musket the Vietnam War. event honoring veterans. Street safety • Sun City Boulevard and liamson County. name the terminal the Buz man Kevin Pitts, because 1945. opportunity.” degree from the University a new year — 2020. and Bar. Some items sourced from walls. ters run around. said. to honor those who serve. show and a display of mil- “I think it’s beautiful,” he “Everybody came here Recreational Parking Lot What better way to rec- Landry Terminal Building. the airport is in his district, He said at a ribbon cut- of Hyderabad in Hyder- He laughed when he The city’s plan to install Turnovers prove costly for Pirates; final game is Saturday Learning opportunities Mr. Martinez and Mr. Georgetown will include A large garage door Mr. Martinez and Mr. Del- “It’s what we do with it The field at San Gabriel The project is expected to ognize these icons, Jim abad, India, his next oppor- said it was also inspired itary and first responder said, “it’s somber.” to get a wide view of all the push-button lights at Sun The council voted unani- to the committee, along ting for an airport improve- Delgadillo said the style for oil from Central Texas Ol- opens the space to create in- gadillo used their years of and how we present it. It’s Park was filled with flags finish in the first quarter of Schwertner thought, than Mr. Bethapudi grew up tunity came when Texas by Jay-Z, one of his favor- vehicles. He had seen photos of the people who have served the City crosswalks so drivers mously Tuesday to appoint with City Manager David ment project in May that their restaurant is unique ive Ranch, beef from Bar 3 door and outdoor access to experience, connections in the whole experience.” and people attending the 2020. By ALEJANDRO turned the ball over a total punctuated by a 17-yard ery to senior receiver David low Jackets. season in conference play to rename the Georgetown the fifth child among seven A&M offered him a full ite rap artists, who owns More than 1,500 flags field, but this was his first can see pedestrians bet- members to a committee to Morgan and Assistant City he remembered when the — from the food they’ll Ranch and products from the bar, and the courtyard the restaurant industry and They plan to have an opening ceremony, the big Mr. Triggs also called on RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ of 16 times. touchdown pass between Brandenburg. Southwestern was able to in four years. Municipal Airport and ter- siblings — a large family scholarship, which led to a chain of sports bars and were on display to honor time to see it in person. Continued on 8A ter came at the right time review his request. Managers Laurie Brewer airport’s hangar was still serve to the building they local farmers markets. will be open for waiting and inspiration from their fa- opening party on New drivers to help alleviate the This issue began early sophomore quarterback The game was now tied force a safety in the fourth Southwestern will close minal building after them? even by Indian standards, a master’s in agricultural lounges called 40/40. for Mr. Triggs. He said the Southwestern suffered Councilman Steve and Wayne Reed. under construction and the designed. A majority of the beers drinking. vorite places to create their Year’s Eve to really cele- Apache Mountain and West in the game when on their Austin Emery and senior 14-14 at halftime. quarter with 3:14 left on out its season Saturday, No- Mr. Schwertner is an air- he said with a laugh — in economics. The Jay-Z part may have area has had a lot of prob- back-to-back home defeats Fought was in full support Mr. Schwertner said Mr. terminal building had not They said they don’t want on draft also will be local. “It’s about creating an ex- own unique restaurant brate 2020, the start of the first possession the Pirates running back Devin Shaw. The second half began the game clock to make it vember 16 as they travel to plane and helicopter pilot the southern, coastal town He had to adjust to a com- been lost on a room of inves- lems with motorists not Continued on 7A for the first time this sea- of the name changes. Landry has been a great to be tied down to a certain Mr. Martinez and Mr. Del- perience for the guest,” Mr. they said they hope people restaurant, the year and managed to put together a That tied the game 7-7 at the strongly for the Pirates a one-score game. Howev- Abilene to face off against as well as president and of Machilipatnam. It was pletely different culture tors, he said with a laugh, son after falling to Howard “The Georgetown Mu- mentor to a lot of pilots. Continued on 5A type of food, they just want gadillo said they also put a Delgadillo said. will call their favorite local their new venture. 10 play 52-yard drive only to end of the first quarter. when sophomore corner- er, another fumble on the Hardin-Simmons Univer- a small town, at least for but the idea of a name rep- Adoption day marks special moment Payne University 24-16 on fumble at the Yellow Jack- The Yellow Jackets re- back Jules Williams was following drive ended any sity. The Cowboys are 8-2 India, with a population of it to be local, fresh and good. lot of thought into making The partners designed hangout. Continued on 5A November 9. ets 17-yard line. sponded quickly and scored able to intercept the Yellow hopes of a comeback. overall and are coming off By LISA HELLIER The loss dropped the Pi- HPU took advantage of on a 3-yard rushing touch- Jackets quarterback. A pair of Pirates did have a 45-0 win against East Tex- rates’ overall record to 4-5. Fourteen families finally the turnover and marched down on their following However, there wouldn’t some standout performanc- as Baptist. Jones endorses This is the first time in four SU Athletic Director Glada Munt to retire got to walk into the court- downfield on a 6-play 83- offensive possession after be many more positives for es in the defeat. Southwestern will end its years Southwestern won’t room at the Williamson yard drive, capping it off putting together another Coach Joe Austin’s team. On offense sophomore season with a difficult test have a winning season. By BRAD STUTZMAN those who knew him when. BIZ BRIEFS County Justice Center in with a 1-yard rushing solid 11-play 85-yard drive. The second half included running back Elijah Smith against this Cowboys team Calixtro for council The season-long issue touchdown that put the Yel- HPU now led 14-7. four of SU’s five turnovers. finished the game with 19 Ms. Munt answers to Electric experts an emotional moment on that has put up 245 points Salon provides services at Summit of turnovers was the main In a collegiate sports either and both. She re- Friday and finalize their lowjackets up 7-0. Yet here came the Pi- This included back to carries for 117 yards. and only allowed 50 in its Stevie Nicole Jones en- culprit in the defeat Satur- world where the phrase spects each title. Not for Olivieri Style Studio is now open at The adoptions. However, the Pirates rates offense once again back to back drives that Freshman defensive back last four games. dorsed Mary Calixtro for day, as the Pirates coughed student-athlete is too often her own sake, but for what could replace board Summit at Rivery Park. The beauty salon Alexis Hall, event coordi- showed some fight and and a couple of plays later ended in two fumbles and Peyton Ludemann finished Georgetown-based SHN the City Council District 1 up the ball five times. In the a contradiction in terms, the words represent — what for men and women offers hair, makeup, nator for Wilco’s Court Ap- came back with a success- quarterback Austin Emery an interception. the game with 9 tackles in- Sports carries Southwest- seat Monday. past three weeks, SU has Glada Munt has devoted they mean in the classroom By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK policy includes four levels image consulting and Botox services. ful offensive drive that was broke loose for a 65-yard These turnovers helped cluding one tackle for a loss. ern University football pointed Special Advocates Former candidate Ms. her adult life to making and locker room — when of oversight: Hair services include haircuts, color and run. He fumbled on the play set up two Howard Payne With this defeat, the Pi- games, as well as George- (CASA), said adoption day Jones lost November 5 to sure it remains — at least at the right person has them The City Council is con- • City Council: Members styling for women, men and kids. Beard but teammate Elijah Norris scoring drives including a rates are now 3-5 in the town and East View high is a bittersweet experience Ms. Calixtro and Alex Full- Southwestern University — by their name. sidering replacing the will provide overall policy trimming is also available for men. recovered the ball. 9-yard touchdown pass and Southern Collegiate Ath- school football, with au- for foster families. er, who are headed for a PLAYERS OF THE WEEK a compound noun. Consider this: Glada Georgetown Utility Sys- oversight. Business hours are from 9 a.m.-7 p.m This set up a 17-yard a 32-yard field goal to make letic Conference and will dio and video feeds. Go to “We can’t acknowledge runoff election next month. With a career spanning Munt has worked at South- tems Board with a new • Georgetown Electric Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sat- touchdown pass from Em- it a 10 point lead for the Yel- be posting their first losing SHNsports.com/football. the joy of finding a perma- “I’m excited and proud to five decades Ms. Munt has western for one-quarter team of electricity experts Board (GTEB): This team urday. The studio is at 1500 Rivery Blvd nent, safe home for children endorse Mary Calixtro for been a coach, teacher, ad- of the school’s entire exis- and council members as will be made up of five Suite 2145. Walk-ins are welcome. without understanding City Council,” Ms. Jones STEVIE ministrator and goodwill tence. Of the 20 sports SU part of an update to its risk Continued on 5A Learn to manage money matters there are some ties that are said. “In 2018 I stood behind NICOLE JONES ambassador with a whistle BRAD STUTZMAN offers, 14 have been cre- management policy. being severed. So we are her when she first ran for around her neck — cham- Glada Munt’s bookshelves display some of her favorite ated since she was hired. Daniel Bethapudi, the United Way of Williamson County excited for the children’s District 1. I stand behind Charter Academy runners compete pion for all things bearing moments as a coach, as well as all the reports she must She has been instrumental city’s electric utility man- and The Caring Place will host the last future but sad to a certain ager, and Steve Moffitt, a her now as we work to elect the Pirate colors of black keep up with as the school’s athletic director. in starting basketball for two financial stability classes of the year degree that things didn’t Schneider Engineering rep- someone to City Council By ALEJANDRO The GCA team had stu- team came in third place at the sixth-grade level to the and gold. women and bringing back No Opinion from their “Money Matters” series at work out ideally in a ‘per- Those who have known resentative, gave an update The Caring Place Annex. Classes will be SHARP ANDY who has the pulse on the RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ dents competing in grades the competition. varsity level competed at Ph.D. she holds in higher still call her “Coach” — football for men. fect world,’ ” she said. her for a relatively short on the policy Tuesday. page today from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday and Decem- Holding his just-adopted daughter, 5-year-old Isabella Ingalsbe, Tom Ingalsbe of Taylor community. ranging from elementary The team was led by the event. The TCSAAL is education administration. much in the same way Con- Now, after 45 years labor- CASA provides trained, The Georgetown Char- time might refer to “Dr. The city is updating its ber 16. United Way and Randolph-Brooks embraces daughter Emma, 11, left, as his wife Monica looks on at right. “Mary and I worked to- to middle school. fifth-grader Christian Me- an athletic district exclu- Friends and colleagues gressman John Carter is al- ing at the school she loves, court-appointed volunteers ter Academy cross country Munt,” in reference to the risk management policy to This week no one was Federal Credit Union will provide tools, gether on campaigns and They competed against dina, who had a time of sive to students attending a bit longer in tooth might ways going to be “Judge” to Continued on 4A to advocate in the best inter- team traveled to San Anto- better manage the risk in- mad enough, or happy resources and basic strategies to help CASA case workers play families every step of the wards and challenges come on issues that impact this 55 other charter schools 17:01 in the 2-mile race. charter schools in Central est of abused and neglected nio on October 26 to com- volved with its energy port- enough, to write in. Or teach you how to create a budget, get out a major role in the adoption way. Terri Lover has been along with the process. district. She is passionate from Texas. This group This was GCA’s first time Texas. With cross country children on their journey to pete at the Texas Charter folio and create multiple maybe we’re all just of debt, build your savings and more. process and are with the volunteering as a case work- about truly representing also included fellow district competing in the TCSAAL done for the year, GCA stu- a safe, permanent home. Continued on 7A Schools Academic and Ath- levels of oversight. too busy getting ready The Caring Place Annex is at 2001 Rail- children and their foster er for five years and said re- our neighbors in District MARY charter schools from Cop- as well as their final cross dents will be gearing up for for the holidays. And I 1. Mary will stay in touch letic League Central Texas peras Cove and Cedar Park. country meet of the season. the commencement of bas- Council awards $348K parking contract Georgetown hired road Avenue. Register online or call 512- CALIXTRO DARSON HERMAN THOMAS THORNBURG am taking a break from with her constituents and District Championships. The middle school boys Students ranging from ketball and soccer seasons. Schneider Engineering to 255-6799. Georgetown High School East View High School By CHARLOTTE KOVALCHUK spots, and the garage will Frisco-based Wantman structure design and expe- review how the city pur- my weekly column so will ask for and be open to I can help Old Hodge Have breakfast with Schwertner community feedback.” have 200 spaces. conducted the study, and rience with Georgetown. chases and manages energy Krista Bachler transforms items from trash to treasure to sell at her shop Desperado Trading Co. in Florence. District 1.” Georgetown High School November 7. The City Council voted and one of its recommen- finish up a multi-page State Sen. Charles Schwertner will pro- Talking Baseball comes to Wesleyan Ms. Jones encouraged The Historic and Archi- one of its recommendations The city will use input Early voting is December quarterback Darson Her- Herman gained 125 yards recap of our astonish- vide a session update at the Georgetown district residents to vote in 5-1 to award a $348,000 con- tectural Review Commis- was to build more parking from a survey that closed dations was to update the 2-6 at the old justice of the man and East View line- rushing in 13 carries from tract to Wantman Group policy. Schneider now helps ing electrical journey Chamber’s monthly Breakfast Links By BRAD STUTZMAN Activities are scheduled speaker in September, Music therapy — as out- the runoff December 10. sion is expected to review facilities. The city contract- October 30 to guide the de- peace courtroom at the Wil- backer Thomas Thornburg scrimmage. MENS Inc. to design a downtown manage Georgetown’s ener- in Georgetown. Tuesday. He will talk about what’s going to start at 11 a.m. with a when Mr. Wakefield hosted lined in the 2014 documen- “Runoffs tend to be low liamson County Annex, 301 CORRECTION the design next summer, ed with Wantman last year sign. are The Williamson County Thornburg, a sophomore, Stuart McPhail ...... 296-770 gy portfolio and assisted the — Linda Scarbrough on in the district and share what’s on the Baseball memories will light lunch of sandwiches a get acquainted meeting tary Alive Inside — has turnout, but Georgetown parking garage. with construction set for to study the feasibility of a But Councilwoman Ra- Junking hobbyist opens shop Southeast Inner Loop. Sun’s Players of the Week turned in a great defensive The garage is planned for city in revising the policy, horizon. be brought to life in Jan- or pizza, Mr. Wakefield said. at Mulligan’s restaurant in been shown to have similar is currently enjoying in- completion in late 2021. parking structure at Main chael Jonrowe said the pub- for week 11 of the 2019 foot- performance during the A story in the hobby inspired her to open her husband Andy’s future. They uary when community Plans call for sessions to Sun City. benefits. LADIES the parking lot at Main and The project resulted from and Sixth streets. The city lic and the Parking Garage which was created in 2013. By LISA HELLIER ues to do so, but she also always The breakfast will be from 7:30-9 a.m. creased voter turnout,” ©2019 Williamson County Sun November 6 Sun ©2019 Sunday Sun volunteers team up with ball season. Patriots 56-19 loss to Elgin Debby Carter ...... 227-617 Sixth streets behind the old a 2015 study that identified chose Wantman to design Steering Committee should The council will vote on store. already had the land on High- has her Realtor hat on. She is a at the chamber event center at 1 Cham- be held every other week. Since then volunteers — Mr. Wakefield, 88, is a for- she said. “Show up, vote contained errors A conversation about Krista Alzheimer’s patients in the Herman, a sophomore, on November 8. Thornburg council chambers. The lot the demand for more park- the garage because of its the policy December 10. “There is worth in stuff,” Ms. way 195 so she figured why not Realtor by trade, and her main ber Way. The chamber hosts a breakfast Volunteers and partici- many of whom attended mer Sun sports writer. He for Mary Calixtro and vote regarding the posi- Bachler’s business Desperado therapeutic program called recorded four touchdowns recorded 12 tackles against currently has almost 50 ing downtown. background in parking Continued on 6A The proposed updated Bachler said. “You just have to start a business. The building goal is to make her real estate meeting that features presentation by pating Alzheimer’s patients that September meeting — said Talking Baseball can for active representation in SENIOR MENS tion and grade lev- Trading Co. quickly turned Talking Baseball. — three with his legs and the Wildcats, including two look at something differently to shell went up in about a week, career work no matter what a community leader the third Tuesday will gather in the second have signed up and taken be beneficial for residents Richard Taylor ...... 234-660 el of Georgetown into a conversation about a lit- Organizers will host the one with his arm — in the for lost yardage, and was see the worth.” she said, and took about a year comes of the Desperado Trad- each month. floor meeting room. Each training. of Sun City and other parts Eagle Braden Har- We love teaching people of all ages tle bit of everything — junking, Eagles 41-13 victory over also credited with a quar- She tries to thrift or use to finish out. ing Co. Vibrant Living Georgetown is sponsor- first of six planned 90-min- patient must be accom- Alzheimer’s patients of Georgetown. Accord- SENIOR LADIES grove, who had been and skill sets the wonderment and real estate, education, child- Pflugerville Connally on terback hurry. items from her collection to “We took our time and did She said the store ideally will ing the event and breakfast is included. ute sessions January 8 at panied by a caregiver, Mr. have difficulty with short- ing to figures from the city Pat Parker ...... 213-577 named the Class 5-A creative freedom of making! hood and important life lessons We love teaching people of all ages rework things before buying everything out of pocket,” she become a place for meetings, Pre-registration costs $12 for members, The Wesleyan at Estrella Wakefield said. term memory. Research government, 29 percent of Ford Tough Texas she has learned. and skill sets the wonderment and something new. Ms. Bachler said. get-togethers and classes. She $15 at the door and $20 for non-members. Assisted Living and Memo- Talking Baseball — also indicates older memories Georgetown’s residents are High School Foot- Like the conversation, her creative freedom of making! said she doesn’t like living in a Ms. Bachler and her hus- wants it to be a warm and wel- ry Care off Williams Drive known as BasebALZ — are easier to tap into with a age 65 or older. ball Player of the store in Florence is made up Olive Garden set to open throw-away society and likes to band worked on the building coming spot where people can at 109 Estrella Crossing. exists in other U.S. cities, little prodding. “We are hearing there is Week. of a mix of items. She sells GEORGETOWN ISD live more by the “duct tape and when they could, she said, shop and have a good time. The Olive Garden Italian Kitchen at “Anyone who has a friend including Austin, St. Louis While there is no cure for a lot of interest,” Mr. Wake- Hargrove is a se- Classes. Makerspaces. Gift Cards. Pop-up Shops antiques, furniture, jewelry, baling wire will fix everything” which meant staying busy on Desperado Trading Co. cele- Wolf Crossing is set to start serving its or relative who likes base- and Los Angeles. The Soci- Alzheimer’s, researchers field said. nior defensive line- 2322 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown #EDUCATIONINSPIRED clothes and a lot of trash trans- mentality. many evenings after work and brated its first year of business pastas, breadsticks, salads and more in ball — and is an early-stage ety for American Baseball believe the mental stimula- To sign up for Talking man. 512-688-1587 formed to treasures. Junking She said Desperado lets her on weekends. Friday. Georgetown December 2. The new busi- Alzheimer’s patient — is Research sponsors the pro- tion and social interaction Baseball at The Wesleyan, TheArtisansWorkbench.com www.GEORGETOWNISD.ORG/INSPIRED and giving goods new life is do what she enjoys but is also She said the store has done The store is at 11063 Highway ness is at 1401 South I-35. Hours will be eligible to come,” organizer gram and Jim Kenton leads might slow a patient’s cog- call Victoria Cardenas at 2322 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown @theartisansworkbench her thing, she said. The lifelong in investment in her and her pretty well and hopes it contin- 195. from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday to Saturday. and Sun City resident Bob it Austin chapter. nitive decline and improve 512-241-0420 ext. 10 or email 512-688-1587 Wakefield said. Mr. Kenton was guest their quality of life. [email protected] TheArtisansWorkbench.com

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