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gEt ting to know gEorgEtownFROM THE FIELDS TO THE WORLD | 44Woman from rural Brazil helps others strive for a future beyond migrant work

D E pa r T m E N T slivE anD lEarnIT’S IN YOuR GENES: GENEALOGY | 11Two Georgetown folks get bitten by the genealogy bug

a giving viEwIN THE MOMENT OF NEED | 17Victim Assistance Unit volunteers help rebuild lives

a FitnESS viEwFROM THE GRIDIRON TO THE MAT | 18Former football player finds his wife and a career at the gym

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STRENGTH, CONFIDENCE, AND ENDuRANCE | 30Life coach helps women navigate through life’s challenges

MANHATTAN pIE COMpANY: OuR NEIGHBORHOOD pIZZERIA | 35New owners cook up creative pizzas

grEat ExpECtationSTHE ART OF WINEMAKING—AND FuN | 57Picking and stomping grapes at a tiny vineyard

an animal viEwDEER pEEpLE OF GEORGETOWN | 58The do’s and don’ts of coexisting with deer

a HEaltHy viEwABOuT THAT REpORT CARD… | 64How to talk with kids about their grades

a travElEr’S viEwIN THE STEpS OF HISTORY | 66A trip to the Holy Land follows Jesus’ footsteps

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mEG mOriNGEDITOR’S NOTE

Once upon a time, in the long ago days before

iPods and cell phones, before personal computers,

even, I was a little girl. And like most kids on

Christmas Eve, I hung up my stocking (handmade by

my grandmother) knowing that on Christmas Day I’d

find good things in it. It would bulge with apples and

oranges, the toe stuffed with walnuts and Brazil nuts

still in their shells. And there were my favorites, melt-

in-your-mouth peppermint candy sticks.

Wait—walnuts and apples? Seriously? No

electronics? No chocolate?

That’s right. And I loved those simple stocking

stuffers. They were ordinary things—sometimes grabbed straight from

the refrigerator—but they seemed somehow transformed when they

came as gifts in a stocking. They had a history: That’s what my parents

had always gotten in their stockings, as had their parents before them,

back in the days when Santa had to hitch up the wagon and wade

through snowdrifts to fetch rare treats like licorice sticks from the

general store. As I rummaged through my stocking, I felt a little like

Laura Ingalls Wilder at home in her little house on the prairie.

The stories we bring you in this issue are like those apples and

oranges—stories about ordinary people and places that, when presented

to you by our writers, are revealed as extraordinary. The stories can

take you back to the past, to a pioneer farm at Christmas, to a candlelit

Swedish-Methodist church, even to the streets of the Holy Land or into

the fields of Brazil.

Have a blessed holiday, wherever you go, whomever you share it with,

whatever ordinary gifts you give and receive.

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To some, it’s just a hobby. To others, it’s an obsession. Sheila Harrison of George-town, by her own

admission, has an obsession. She was infected by her mother with the genealogy bug over 30 years ago.

Sheila currently serves as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She’s not what most people envi-sion when they think of an LDS missionary—a young man in dress pants, white shirt, and tie who rides a bike door to door. Sheila’s a retired, grandmotherly type who serves her mission from her home using her own computer and phone.

Sheila is a support missionary for the new FamilySearch (nFS) Web site. The introduction of the

nFS to the general public has been slow while programmers make adjustments and changes to han-dle the demands of the system. “This is an amazing undertaking! Even now, after having been a beta tester and going through the intense training of my mission, I feel like I’m barely hanging on as the program speeds along, expanding at a rate that is impos-sible to comprehend,” Sheila marvels.

Sheila has assisted people from all over the United States, Canada, and England and from as far away as South Africa: “I am helping oth-ers with their genealogy, and I’ve always loved helping others.” She admits that she hasn’t had time to work on her own genealogy, but she says, “I know with all I’m learning, that when I do get back to working on my family [history],

I will be able to tackle some of the problems in it that I was not able to work through previously.”

Sheila believes that the current interest in genealogy stems from a desire to know our ancestors. “We have a natural curiosity to know who they were that brought us to be who we are.”

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GENEalOGy from page 11Ralph Dixon Love, library assistant at

the Georgetown Public Library, agrees. He wishes he had known his great-grandparents, who settled in this area in 1841. “There wasn’t even a George-town,” he says. “It was Milam District then.”

Described by his colleagues as a “human repository of local and Native American genealogy,” Mr. Love humbly dodges praise but admits, “It’s been an innate thing in our family to be inter-ested in people.”

Mr. Love is fascinated not only with the people but also with the history of Georgetown. The histories of his family and the city of Georgetown are often in-tertwined. “The first commercial store in Georgetown belonged to a great-great

uncle of mine. Down by the courthouse on the west side of the street was his store, David Love’s store. And it’s still David Love’s building.”

Mr. Love believes his passion for gene-alogy came from his grandparents. “They would share all the knowledge they had of the past genera-tions of family, of the family’s migration from Illinois to Texas,” he recalls. “I always tried to listen.”

As a child Mr. Love was privy to many interesting conversations. “I was always

fascinated by the dis-cussions these older men would have with Granddad,” he says. Mr. Love was his grandfather’s shadow, going everywhere he went. Born in Flor-ence in 1874, Mr. Love’s grandfather worked as an ap-praiser for the county. “He knew everybody, and when they’d come talk to him, I’d keep my mouth shut and listen.”

Mr. Love heard stories about the lo-cal Kiowas, and he learned about the early days of this area from the men who helped settle it. “I heard the intricate details of their sur-vival. We talk about ambitious people today, but these early

settlers had no more ambition than to live to the next day. Life was horren-dous, what they had to go through, and they didn’t know what to do other than the knowledge that had been handed down to them.”

Sheila stresses, “Even today, it’s im-portant we leave our descendants with a history of family,” even if it’s only for health reasons. Recently, genetic ge-nealogy has made news as the answer to many people’s medical concerns. Clues found in genealogy have helped doctors diagnose patients’ conditions and determine appropriate treatments. “Every time you go to a new doctor,” Sheila points out, “one of the first things you have to do is fill out the medical history of your family. So much of what our bodies go through has to do with heredity.”

Mr. Love’s family is long-lived. His grandfather lived to be 105 years old. “On his 100th birthday, 700 people at-tended the celebration. Granddad had that life, that involvement with people.” Today Mr. Love can often be found in the library, researching historical records for others. Based on his own experiences in his family and the family histories of others, Mr. Love gives this advice: “There’s opportunity by listen-ing, learning, and appreciating the qualities of what existed.”

Sheila’s genealogy is one of her most treasured possessions. “Currently, there is not anyone in my small family who is interested in genealogy—try as I might to infect them with the bug. I’m not giving up, though! Family is the most important thing on this earth. The need for family is simply built into us all.”

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Gerry Hoerster is the first to admit that when he was growing up in a small com-munity, gymnastics

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Given their chaotic schedules, the easiest place to spend time together during the week was the gym where Kim coached. Gerry remembers running over to the gym after football practice to chat with Kim while she taught. He says, “Coming from a football background, I thought I was pretty

strong . . . but then I started trying some of the things I saw Kim’s gymnasts do.” A dozen unsuccess-ful attempts to master a maneuver called the Iron Cross gave rise to his appreciation for gymnastics.

Soon, Kim had Gerry spotting her students while they practiced tumbling exercises. He learned the basics of coaching and realized how much he enjoyed working with young kids, encouraging them to adopt the attitude that they can accomplish anything. For him, the best part of coaching is the joy that comes with watching a child succeed.

A year later, Gerry graduated with a BA in business, started a career selling seismic wire for the geophysics industry, and tied the knot with Kim. Despite another busy schedule, he continued coaching after work. Little did he know that in three years’ time, he would transition to coaching full-time and take on a new role, running the business side of the gym.

Gerry and Kim prayed about returning to the hill country and, in 1986, stumbled upon

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cheer, tumbling, and art. Since opening 32 years ago, AcroTex has expanded into four locations. Many older students focus on achieving university-level scholarships. At any time, three or four former stu-dents are competing at the college level, many of them students of girls’ team head coach, Daire O’Ceallag. This year, in fact, Michigan University approached the gym looking for talented gymnasts, even though the usual protocol is for athletes to approach universities at recruiting meets.

Gerry’s favorite aspect of his job is still coaching, a passion that, it seems, he has passed on to his younger son, Dillon, who played football through two state championship seasons, is majoring in business, and has recently stepped into part-time gymnastics coaching at a gym in Dallas. A junior at the University of North Texas, he’s still finding his path, but it might one day lead him right back to the family gym.

It isn’t every day that a 6-foot, 4-inch former offensive lineman ends up in the gymnastics business, but for Gerry Hoerster, it’s a perfect fit. “You’ve really got to love the kids,” he says. “It’s about having fun and enjoying the sport.”

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the rosters at St. John’s United Methodist Church, the names of direct descendants of Swedish immigrants who settled south of Georgetown around 1870. Hardy, hard-working, and frugal, the Swedes reveled in Texas’s climate and fertile farmland. After some years of worshipping in homes, the settlers built a steepled white church in 1882, the Swed-ish Methodist-Episcopal Brushy Church, expressing their thankful-ness and faith in this new land.

As the families prospered, some bought land east and north

of the original settlement. In 1902, a new pastor broached the emotional subject of building a church in town, and, after much discussion, the congregation bought a block of land on Univer-sity Avenue. The current Gothic Revival structure was dedicated in December, 1906. Cotton crops that year were bountiful, and the $10,000 debt on the building was retired that same month. The first 16 pastors were of Swedish de-scent, and services continued in that language until World War II.

Today, the ever-growing con-gregation varies in heritage and place of origin. The members agree, however, on the seamless blend of tradition and modern Methodism that is St. John’s. Twelve pews from the original church are still used in the sanc-tuary, a kerosene chandelier was refitted for electricity, and names of founding families grace the stained glass windows. At Christ-mas, heritage candelabra grace the window ledges; a former pastor lovingly crafted these white wooden holders from apple crates back in the 1930s. These lovely furnishings are a fitting backdrop for the church’s lively traditions.

For 53 years, the first Saturday in October has meant Harvest Fest to St. John’s and the George-town community. Unstinting efforts in quilting, crafting, and

cooking culminate at the George-town Community Center. Mouth-watering aromas entice folks toward a traditional turkey feast and all the trimmings, with nearly 2,000 served this year. There are live and silent auctions, a country store, musical performances, and a bake sale featuring Swedish brown bread. However, this cher-ished tradition is more American than Swedish.

Among Swedish connections, most special of all is Julotta at 6:00 a.m. on Christmas morning. St. John’s, bathed in candlelight, fills with worshippers. Someone steps forward to offer a Swedish greeting. Voices join in traditional carols, and one is always sung in Swedish. People come in jeans and sweatshirts or festive Christ-mas outfits; sleepy toddlers are bundled into warm pajamas. Each year, a young lady represents Santa Lucia, clad in a white dress and crown of candles, symbolical-ly carrying a special breakfast tray to serve her “family.” At the end of the service, people hug, exchange Christmas wishes, and welcome Swedish descendants from other churches that no longer observe Julotta. Warmth and joy abide, and all receive shiny red apples for the ride home. It’s truly a glori-ous way to start Christmas Day and to extend a heritage to the next generation.”

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flash-marinated fajitas with sea salt and oven-broiled, wild-caught salmon with lemon pepper and spicy cilantro

cream sauce—these are the kinds of dishes that draw diners time and again to La Playa restaurant in Georgetown. The expansive and tempting menu blends fresh sea-food and coastal selections with interior Mexican cuisine.

“We start with great tasting, quality food,” says Israel Trevino, general operator for the family-owned restaurant, which also op-erates locations in Corpus Christi and Harlingen and plans to open two more in Austin. “Whether serving quality beef, which we take time to prepare every single morning, or developing gluten-

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Memorable food serves as only one ingredient of a distinc-tive customer experience. Israel explains that the restaurant also focuses on exceptional, depend-able customer service provided by a knowledgeable, committed staff. The goal of the Trevino family, he says, is to provide to customers “the same level of quality as that of an upscale Mexican restaurant in a major metropolitan area—or even better—at a more affordable price.”

“We have a fantastic staff that really believes in what we’re do-ing,” says Israel. “We truly desire

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Innovation is another prime ingredient in La Playa Restaurant’s recipe for success. According to Israel, the owners, managers, and staff collaborate to design and deliver memorable dishes and distinctive service. This dedication to innovation helped the family-owned chain to survive the 2008 economic downturn and to garner several awards, including com-

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Weighing in at a little over 13 ounces and mea-suring about a foot across and a

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Only a few months ago, child-hood friends Gary Bergeron and Darryl Meadows learned of an opportunity to start an adven-ture in the restaurant busi-ness. Gary and Darryl got a heads up from their good friend Ty Gipson that Man-hattan Pie Company would soon be up for grabs. Ty had a feeling that with Gary’s strong marketing experience and Darryl’s culinary talent, the two guys could take an exist-ing restaurant with a great

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For Gary, it’s important that the res-taurant provides a high-energy, fun, and lively atmosphere where people can feel connected. He says, “One of our biggest goals is to truly get involved within the community.” Gary and Darryl are excited about introducing their restaurant and menu to their Georgetown neighbors.

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at 4:00 a.m., Lacey Weisbrod feels her way out of bed and onto her mat for yoga or kickboxing. In

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ExpERIENCING THE DIFFERENCELacey has always been com-

pletely and permanently sightless, and she embraces her blindness. “I am not different,” she says. “I just do things differently.

Most people use their eyes to navigate from one place to an-other. Lacey uses her cane. Folks with eyesight read by looking at the printed page. Lacey reads by gliding her fingertips across a bumpy page of Braille. The tools are different, but blind people can be as capable as the sighted. Furthermore, those without sight have the same needs and long-

ings as sighted people; in truth, those who can see and those who cannot are more alike than differ-ent. However, Lacey’s unfortunate school experience drives her to want to help others. She also wants to teach people about relat-ing to those with disabilities.

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NOT sO DiffErENT from page 39waste away physically and emotion-ally. By the time Lacey turned 13, she was deeply depressed and had lost a frightening amount of weight from an already tiny frame. Jeannine needed an alternative solution.

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Lacey, Jeannine, and Dad Randy interviewed the school administrators and nurses. The following week, Lacey began attending the school. The school required that Lacey learn to cook, wash clothes, and take care of her own hy-giene. They also expected that she learn how to navigate between the buildings on campus. Her peers in the public school weren’t required to learn these skills as part of their curriculum.

SEEING OTHERS WITH NEW EYESJeannine sometimes wonders if she

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ten to know Lacey better? Nevertheless, Jeannine finds opportunities to commu-nicate such ideas now. She encourages parents to talk to their children about those with disabilities. “[Tell them to] take the challenge. Talk to someone with a disability,” Jeannine urges.

Jeannine and Lacey share insights such as these about interacting with someone who is disabled:

It’s okay to make eye contact with someone who has a disability. Shun-ning them or turning away can be hurt-ful. “I notice how people stare and then turn away [from Lacey],” Jeannine says. “It’s okay to say, ‘Hi, how are you?’”

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“People who may seem different… are not. They have hearts and minds. They want social interactions. Let us have opportunities to speak to you. [There’s] nothing more that a child wants than to fit in—not be neglected or picked on,” Lacey says. Is that so dif-ferent from everyone else?

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childhood in the fields of her family’s modest farm. One of 13 children, she helped every week to har-vest the vegetables and other produce, such as pea-nuts, that her father would then sell in the city over the weekend. What he earned went toward clothes, shoes, and other family needs.

During breaks from the fields, Creuza and her siblings climbed the mango, avocado, and cashew trees surrounding the family’s humble mud home. At night, they played under the stars. They fell asleep listening to the murmur of the nearby river and trac-ing the moonlight as it filtered through the straw roof. The highlight of Creuza’s week, though, was when her mother chose her to attend the day school in the mountain village.

“Every day, my mother selected the children who would attend school on that day,” Creuza explained. “The joy of being chosen was immeasurable. My father’s priorities were always caring for and protect-ing his family, while my mother was concerned about giving us what she couldn’t have, and that was a good education. We didn’t have television, computer, phone, or radio, so every day was school or field. My parents taught me to work hard and to study hard—and I never stopped learning.”

Creuza left the fields of her childhood home after she turned seventeen. She wanted to learn more and to encourage others in learning as well, just as her parents had supported and encouraged her. Now, she devotes her time to helping those in Georgetown who also have dreams of taking their place in the world.

A HEART FOR MIGRANT EDuCATIONCreuza smiled at the young man and his mother sit-

ting in her tiny office at the Georgetown Independent School District. They were migrant workers, traveling with the harvests from town to town throughout Tex-as and in other states. As coordinator of the Migrant Education Program at GISD, Creuza conducted many interviews like this one, assessing young people’s needs, connecting them with community resources, and encouraging them to imagine a future beyond the fields.

“In that first meeting, they often did not even open their mouth,” Creuza said, “but when they finished the year, they were talking and confident. They under-stood what it takes to be successful in school, and they knew how to graduate and to make it into a col-lege. These students are very intelligent and bilingual, but they face a lot of challenges. Every time they move, they lose their friends, and they are in a new school setting, in new classes, and in a new job.”

The young man’s mother sat with her hands folded in her lap and her eyes often slipping away from Creuza’s gaze, yet Creuza worked to develop rapport and trust with her, to get her involved in her son’s education. She knew that parental involvement was essential for a young person’s academic success.

“I had very direct contact with every family,” ex-plaineded Creuza. “My first priority was to establish the trust and confidence of the parents. Then they would come to the meetings, and they would be in-volved in their children’s learning. When the students passed the state assessment exams—and some of them would receive commendations—then I would recognize the parents as well with a certificate and a banquet. I knew that I could not do my job if I didn’t have the parents growing with the kids.”

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frOm ThE fiElDs TO ThE WOrlD from page 45For more than a decade, Creuza invested her time and care

in the lives of these migrant youth and their families, under-standing the daily realities that they faced in ways that few people ever could. She often faced program restrictions and budget cuts, complicated further in recent years by the eco-nomic recession and lengthening drought. She increasingly had less to offer students who needed even more. But she con-tinued to give what she could to the students in the Migrant Education Program until it was cancelled in October 2011.

“All people need opportunity,” Creuza said. “This is what I loved about working with the program. It was such a unique opportunity for me to bring the very rich culture of migrant workers inside our school district and to help the students in the program stay motivated, close the gap with other students, and keep the desire to be in school. For me, it was not about the position—it was an opportunity to help these families and these young people fulfill their dreams.”

A DEDICATION TO LIFELONG LEARNINGCreuza knows what a child can do with an opportunity. After

she left her family’s fields, she finished her secondary educa-tion, studied to become an

elementary school teacher, and earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, along with a secondary teaching diploma in Por-tuguese. In the decades that followed, she served as a teacher, social worker, and nonviolent activist in Brazil and overseas, traveling to more than 60 countries.

In the early 1980s, Creuza married fellow educator and native Texan, Dr. Brady Tyson, a professor of international relations at American University in Washington, D.C. When he retired, the couple and their two young children relocated to Georgetown. Fifteen years later, Creuza, now a widow and single mother of two young adults, still works to open doors for those with limited educational opportunities, such as migrants and members of the local Hispanic community who need guidance on education and jobs. She seeks to care for others the way her parents cared for her.

“I dream of creating a physical community space, like a ‘Wel-come Center,’” she said, “where the community could come together to help each other and where people could find diverse opportunities, including options to prepare for work and gener-ating income, as well as classes to learn English and to de-velop skills, such as computer classes, sewing, and art. I know Georgetown’s Hispanic community—they are people willing to work hard for what they believe and to face any challenges, and we ought to offer them the opportunities to succeed.”

“Education is a whole life process,” said Creuza. “I come from the countryside, the rural place, the poor family, so I really value educa-tion. My heart has always been to help people—I have dedi-cated my life to help people to aim high, to have dreams, and to keep going until they achieve them. I am a believer. I trust with all my heart in the capacity of any human being to overcome any limi-tation or obstacle in order to fulfill their dreams.”


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The 2011 Holiday Home Tour mixes a little bit of history with a little bit of mystery. For more than 20 years, the

Georgetown Heritage Society has presented the Holiday Home Tour showcasing some of George-town’s most beautifully restored historic homes, festively deco-rated for the holiday season. The house of James Samuel Barcus, former student and president of Southwestern University, will be featured on the tour this year. If they’re lucky, visitors may catch a glimpse of the spirit of Barcus around the tour, too.

James Samuel Barcus, class of 1890, was the first Southwestern alumni to serve as Southwestern University president. Current pres-ident Jake Schrum is the second, and it is this unusual connection

between the present Southwest-ern president and his predecessor, James Barcus, that mysteriously led to the introduction of the Bar-cus Society in 2001.

Quickly becoming the stuff of urban legend, the secretive Barcus Society is believed to be composed of seniors. When and where they meet is also a mystery. The twelve society members wear robes and dark glasses but are not masked so that they are recogniz-able to fellow students. The group is led by the spirit of Barcus, but no one, not even the society’s members, knows his identity. Bar-cus is a masked character wear-ing a white wig, wire-rimmed glasses, and clothes appropriate to the 1920s. The spirit of Barcus never travels alone; he is flanked by several society members at all times. Barcus doesn’t speak, so

no one hears his voice. He passes notes to others, who speak for him. This is the way the group functions and maintains its secrecy.

Each year the Barcus Society presents one or more Golden Bowls—a

special recognition awarded only by Barcus—to members of the Southwestern community who demonstrate exceptional service to fellow students and the univer-sity community. The Golden Bowl represents the highest recognition of those who serve.

The spirit of Barcus sometimes appears at special events en-sconced in his dark green Model A Ford. If visitors to the Holiday Home Tour keep their eyes open, they may spot the car, if not the spirit of Barcus, along the tour.

The Holiday Home Tour and the Barcus Society exist to preserve Georgetown’s illustrious history. Community service and commu-nity pride, whether honored on or off the campus of Southwestern University, represent the spirit of Georgetown.

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Georgetown Spirit—With a Dash of MysteryThis year’s Holiday Home Tour has ties to a secret society at Southwestern University

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suzanne Lukens didn’t take John Hesser and CJ Carlig seriously during the grape pick when they invited her to

stomp grapes with her bare feet. But the moment John picked her up and placed her in the grape barrel, she realized they weren’t joking. When her toes hit the grapes and she felt them squish under her feet, her expression changed to pure delight. She jumped up and down on the grapes as if she had just been given wonderful news. Soon, Shannon Henson joined in the fun. Lucy Ricardo has nothing on Suzanne and Shannon, although this was a friendly stomp. No grape flinging or shrieking in Italian between these two!

Horticulture is the art of cultivating a garden. Winemaking is an art in itself. The reward of combining to two lies in the art of appreciating each vintage. John Hesser leads a group of wine enthusiasts in the Sun City Horticulture Club’s Wine Special

Interest Group. For the last five years, the group has grown and cared for grapevines. They’ve dubbed their wine Sixty Vines, because that’s all they have. Grape stomping isn’t economical for large vineyards, but for one this small, John says, “It is economical, it does the best job, and it’s so much fun.”

During the summer pick, Steve DaSuta was on hand to instruct pickers on the correct way to harvest. Although Steve doesn’t live in Sun City, he has experience in growing grapes and helped them plant the vines. Around 20 group members cut the purple Norton grape clusters from the vines and dropped them into buckets. These seeded grapes are a bit smaller than table grapes. Last year the group had someone make the wine for them. This year, they want to experience the entire process, from vine to bottle, learning as they go. So far, everything looks good for an impressive batch. CJ Carlig is a group member with winemaking

experience. He says, “As far as the sugar and alcohol content, the grapes tested perfect this year.”

The group hopes to produce around 70 bottles of Sixty Vines, to be uncorked sometime after the first of the year. Certain laws prohibit selling it, but the bottles will be distributed among members of the group.

John says, “The fun is in learning everything about making the wine and seeing if we can make it better next year.” They learn from their mistakes and have a ball along the way. His enthusiasm makes a fella want to say, “I’ll have what they’re having.”

STORY AND pHOTOS BYCarOl huTChisON

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awhite-tailed doe, graz-ing in a lush green yard, hears a noise. Her head pops up and she stares, turning

into a momentary statue. Sud-denly, she darts across the yard toward the nearest bunch of trees, leaping over the fence so grace-fully that she seems to fly, and disappears. Much of the landscape in Central Texas, even in urban areas, includes deer. They are fun to watch, especially for those residents moving in from places without much wildlife. But Turk Jones, a Texas Parks & Wildlife game warden, cautions residents to be careful when feeding and coming in contact with urban deer and to follow state laws regarding wildlife.

Deer mating season is called the rut, Turk says, and “can begin in October and continue through January.” Bucks who normally stick together begin to disperse and chase does. It’s wise to be aware of your surroundings during the rut. “Bucks will come into the yard to get food, but homeowners who come out to feed them are putting themselves in danger by being between the buck and doe. Bucks can be aggressive, and you may not realize that you are be-tween the doe and buck,” explains Turk. “It’s just animal nature.”

Deer versus vehicle accidents rise during the rut. Most George-town drivers have dodged deer. “It’s a good idea to slow down in neighborhoods like Sun City and Serenada, but you can also

hit a deer on I-35, so just watch for them,” advises Turk. It isn’t mandatory in Texas for a vehicle owner or driver to notify law enforcement of a deer collision. The majority go unreported.

“We have approximately 4 million white-tailed deer in Texas, and the hill coun-try has the highest den-sity,” says Derrick Wolter, a Texas Parks & Wildlife biologist. He explains that it’s not a good idea to start

feeding deer in a neighborhood. “They lose their natural ability to find food, [and they] congregate in neighborhoods, eat expensive landscaping, and cause traffic hazards. When we feed deer, we artificially inflate the deer popula-tions, compounding these prob-lems.”

Residents who see fawns alone often believe they’ve been abandoned. Turk stresses that this is not the case. A doe will place her fawns in a particular spot for a reason. “Fawns have spots so that predators can’t see them, and no scent, so predators can’t smell them. If a human touches a fawn, it allows a predator to smell it and puts it in danger.” By leaving her baby in a safe place, the mother keeps her scent away from the fawn. “She will return at feed-ing time. She knows what she’s doing,” Turk assures. The citation for picking up a fawn can cost up to $500, which is another good reason to leave them be.

Georgetown residents are fortunate to have deer in the area to enjoy. Following state laws and basic guidelines that keep both people and deer safe will help make their presence even more enjoyable for humans and deer alike.

Thank you, peeple of Jorgtown,Signed—Yur Deer

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if all kids made straight As, then reading your child’s report card would be a snap. But what should you do if that seemingly harmless white

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rising wet and jubilant from the water of the emerald-hued, poplar-lined Jordan River, Mary Jane Berry sent up a

quick prayer of thankfulness and then flashed a bright smile at her husband, Dave. He grinned back at her from where he stood on the riverbank, among the 40-odd members of their tour group, many waiting for their turn to be baptized in the historic river.

“This was one of my most memorable moments on the trip—and there were so many,” explains Mary Jane, who with her hus-band, both from Sun City, joined a two-week “Exodus Tour” of the Holy Land in October of last year. “I experienced just a feeling of deep joy in my heart, and I really didn’t expect it to stir that in me. This really was a spiritual trip—I

felt God’s presence with us so many times, and I came away from the trip a much stronger Chris-tian and believer.”

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“We had separate tour guides for each country, and they gave us so much information,” Mary Jane says. “They knew the Bible very well and quoted scripture that would relate to exactly where we were at the time. The trip brought the Bible truly alive for me. We were there in the actual area where events in the Bible took place, and now, when I read the Bible or hear a hymn, I can picture

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The last day of the tour traced the final steps of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa to Calvary and then to the Garden Tomb, believed to be where Jesus was buried. “The tomb was very small and just two or three people could enter,” says Mary Jane. “Dave and I went in alone and said a prayer. It was a special time for us… a perfect way to end the trip.”

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step out of your car, onto the dirt path, and into the 1800s. Prickly pear cactus and open fields stretch across to wood-

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First stop, the General Store—the only air-conditioned building visitors will experience, notes Rhonda Leggett, Educational Pro-grams and Special Events Coor-dinator. Talking with Rhonda, it’s clear that there’s much to learn about area pioneers and many activities to experience first-hand.

Along the trail, Rhonda explains how the pioneers carefully con-sidered all that nature had to offer before designing and building their homes. They built log homes of local materials such as cedar and limestone. Other homes were planned with Texas summers in mind. “Double-pen” layout—two independent rooms separated by a “dog run”—featured a breeze-way that offered the coolest place to sleep on a hot night. A raised wooden “flap” attached to the roof’s edge increased cross-ventilation. And kitchens were

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Moseying toward the tree-lined creek, you’ll spot chickens, don-keys, horses, cows, sheep, and, of course, Texas Longhorns—proud residents and helpers on the farm, providing eggs, milk, and wool or pulling farm equipment and car-riages.

Just above Walnut Creek, you’ll spy tan teepees clustered in the trees and an enormous ancient oak overlooking the camp. The Tonkawa chose this spot near the watering hole strategically, to ensure good hunting. Take a deep breath, and look around. The history seems to come alive. “Each site is isolated from the others,” notes Rhonda, “so you get a real feel for what it was.”

Farm activities follow nature’s changing seasons closely. In the spring, there’s sheep shear-ing. “Visitors are encouraged to try

working with the vegetable dyes, or carding, spinning, and weav-ing the wool,” says Rhonda. In September, cotton can be picked, seeded, and spun. Summertime brings vegetable harvests and sales. And during the holiday season, houses are decorated, and the farm hosts a play called Ebenezer’s Journey, with visitors taking on the role of Scrooge.

In the rush of the holiday sea-son, why not slow down for an af-ternoon of family fun and learning outdoors at Pioneer Farms? You’re sure to leave with a new appre-ciation for living on, and with, the land.”

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Here’s a place where nature and history merge, and it’s all wrapped up in hands-on fun


Whether sautéing chicken fajitas on Christmas Eve or basting a goose on Christmas morning, Mark Schultz deploys a culinary legacy that blends his Germanic roots, Texas childhood,

and present-day love of regional cuisines, such as Mexican and Southern food.

“My cooking is influenced by family and a unique mix of tastes and styles,” explained Mark, by day Vice-President and CFO of Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing, Inc. “My mother was a very good cook who learned from her grandfather, a Depression-era widower raising a large family on a small farm, and my five aunts were also accomplished cooks, bakers, and canners with strong and often conflicting opinions.”

Mark favors simple, flavorful holiday dishes that meld his Germanic roots and his American palate. “I look for fusions—simple, wholesome ingredients with complex tastes,” he said. “German cooking can be particularly liberating because it is less locked into a single menu at Christmas.”

Celebrating Heritage

and HomeFamily-oriented

Christmas dinner fuses Old Country traditions

and American favorites

GlühweinHot, Mulled Wine in the German Fashion

Ingredients:4 liters of red wine (For American tastes, I would use a merlot or a pinot noir.)3 cups of sugar, divided8 cinnamon sticks, broken in half4 cloves1 allspice berry2 star anise, if desired2 oranges, seeded and sliced2 lemons, seeded and sliced1 large can orange juice concentratelemon juice, to taste

Instructions:make a simple syrup of ½ cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. add the spices. simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or longer. Do not boil. place the wine in a large pot. stir in 2½ cups of sugar until dissolved. begin warming slowly, never boiling. When warm, add the simple syrup mixture, with the whole spices. add the juices. Warm for 30 minutes or longer. add additional sugar if desired, or add a sweet sherry or port, to taste. serve warm, with Gugelhupf and pfeffernusse.

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GugelhupfRing Cake

Ingredients:2 oz. of a high quality bittersweet

chocolate, finely grated2 cups of cake flour2 tsp of baking powder (Adding baking

powder produces a less dense cake. It can be omitted.)

Dash of salt½ cup of Glühwein, at room temperature

(You can use a variety of liquids, including milk. Glühwein adds a robust, spicy taste for Christmas, however.)

1 tsp almond extract11/8 cups butter, plus melted butter for

brushing1¼ cups confectioner’s sugar6 large eggs, separated¾ cup granulated sugaradditional confectioner’s sugar for garnish

Instructions:situate the rack in the middle of the oven, and preheat oven to 350° f. brush melted butter (the quantity is in addition to the above) into a Gugelhupf mold. (A Gugelhupf mold is a type of heavy Bundt pan, often in a decorative shape. Any heavy Bundt pan will work.) Dust with flour. Tap out excess flour. set aside.

melt chocolate in a double boiler. The water should not touch the bottom of the top half of the double boiler. set aside, stirring from time to time. sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. set aside. mix the Glühwein (or other liquid) and the almond extract. set aside.

beat the butter until smooth. beat in the confectioner’s sugar until the mixture is light in color and texture. add the egg yolks, one at a time, until blended. set aside.

With clean attachments, beat egg whites until peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar. add 1/3 of the egg whites to the batter. fold—do not beat. add ½ of the flour mixture and ½ of the Glühwein mixture. fold. Do not beat. fold in the melted chocolate. fold in the remainder of the flour mixture and the remainder of the Glühwein mixture. Then gently fold in the remainder of the egg whites until well mixed. bake for up to 1 hour, testing at 45 minutes. Cool slightly. remove from mold. Cool completely. Dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving.

pfeffernussePepper Nut CookiesThere are many ways to make delicious Pfeffernusse. This is just one.

Ingredients:½ cup molasses¼ cup honey¼ cup shortening¼ cup butter2 eggs4 cups flour¾ cup white sugar¼ cup brown sugar2 tsp ground cardamom½ tsp ground nutmeg½ tsp ground cloves1 tsp ground ginger2 ½ tsp ground cinnamon2 star anise (whole) soaked for several

hours in 2 tsp of brandy1½ tsp baking soda1½ tsp ground black pepper½ tsp saltzest from ½ to 1 lemonConfectioner’s sugar for dusting

Instructions:stir together the molasses, honey, shortening, and margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. When the mixture melts and turns creamy, add the star anise and brandy. set aside until room temperature is reached. remove the anise. stir in the eggs.

Combine flour, sugars, spices, baking soda, pepper, salt, and lemon zest in a large bowl. add the molasses mixture. stir. refrigerate for 2 hours or longer.

preheat oven to 325° f. roll dough between floured hands into acorn sized

balls. arrange on baking sheets, 1" or more apart. bake 10 to 15 minutes. Cool. Dust with confectioner’s sugar.

Kartoffelpuree MeerrettichMashed Potatoes with Horseradish Cream

Ingredients:6 medium potatoes, peeled and

quartered (Red potatoes work well, and a mixture of potatoes works even better.)

2 Tbs butter½ cup sour cream at room temperaturesalt and pepper to taste1 Tbs horseradish or more, to taste (Use

fresh or bottled grated horseradish, not horseradish cream or sauce.)

2 tsp fresh parsley and a bit more for garnish (Taste and texture will suffer with dried parsley. Make sure the parsley has been thoroughly washed and dried on paper towels, or you’ll end up with green potatoes.)

Instructions:boil the potatoes in salted water, just until tender. Do not overcook. Drain thoroughly. mash with butter. With this recipe, some texture is a good idea. lumps work nicely. stir in other ingredients. Garnish with additional parsley.


Münchner SchweinebratenMunich Style Roasted Pork Loin

Ingredients:For the marinade:½ cup of a good German mustard of your

choice (Select wisely. German mustards range from very hot to sticky sweet, velvety smooth to sandpaper coarse, and everything in between. Go for something smoother and not so hot. Serve a hot mustard on the side.)

1 red or purple onion, thinly sliced¼ cup honey½ tsp cinnamon¼ tsp allspice1 tsp cumin6 to 8 juniper berries (optional, but a very

nice addition)2 bottles of beer (You shouldn’t use a dark

beer, and a lager is preferable to a Pilsner for this marinade.)

For the beurre manié:1 Tbs softened butter1 Tbs flour

For the roast:3- to 4-pound pork loin, tied2 Tbs olive oilsalt and pepper

Instructions:To prepare the marinade, place ingredients in a heavy saucepan. bring just to a boil over a medium heat, being careful as the ingredients will rise and foam. make a wooden spoon your friend. Cool to room temperature. remove excess foam. mix in a blender. set aside.

To make the beurre manié, rub together the softened butter and flour. set aside.

marinate the roast for 8 hours or overnight in a plastic or glass container. before cooking, bring the roast to room temperature and pat dry. salt and pepper the roast. Transfer the marinade to a saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium heat. you’re cooking the juices from the loin. set aside.

using a flameproof baking dish, heat the oil over medium heat. brown the roast on all sides. bake 1 hour until a meat thermometer reaches 155° f. an ideal roast will be slightly pinkish. if pinkish pork makes you squeamish, however, cook up to ½ hour longer. you will sacrifice some taste and juiciness, but if it makes you more comfortable, go for it. remove the loin to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil.

add the pan juices to the saucepan with the cooked marinade and bring to a boil over a medium heat. add the beurre manié. reduce the heat and simmer until thick, stirring often. add salt and pepper if desired.

remove the string from the loin. slice thinly. place on a serving platter. add the sauce over the top. Garnish with rosemary, parsley sprigs, and juniper berries. Consider using italian parsley for a nutty flavor. serve a hot mustard on the side.

for libations, i recommend a nice dark beer, a lager, a dry riesling, or a sweet mosel. (I’m not a big fan of sweet wines, but I find that the sweet taste works very well with the complex flavors of this dish.)

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Thru DEC | CHRISTMAS vILLAGE. Bob Bevis has constructed a massive Christmas Village for the last 9 yrs. It is on display at Berry Creek Country Club. Free, open Tues-Sun,10am til

Thru DEC 30 | A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Palace, Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, Also check online for special weekday shows, www.georgetownpalace.com or call 869-7469

1 | CHRISTMAS DECORATING with Flowers & Greenery, 1:30pm Experts from Garden Path Florist & Gifts, will discuss decorating homes with flowers and greenery for the holidays. December program is preceded by Club’s Christmas luncheon at 1:00 p.m., along with the collection of gifts for Brown Santa. Bring a dish and an unwrapped gift. Georgetown Parks and Rec Community Room, 1101 N. College. Visitors welcome. Free. 746-2076. www.georgetowngardenclub.org

1 | FRANKLY SINGING. Sinatra Tribute, every Thursday at 6pm, Tony & Luigi’s Restaurant, 1201 S. Church, www.tonyandluigistx.com

1 | WHISKER’S WEDNESDAY. Every Wednesday, 2-6 pm Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, Free cats over 1 year old to loving homes. 1855 SE Inner Loop, www. pets.wilco.org

2 | ERIC NEZNIK at Rattlesnake Inn, 6060 Hwy 95, 9pm, therattlesnakeinn.com 254-793-9439

2-3 | BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. Presented by Performing Arts Studio, Fri the 2nd, 7pm and Sat the 3rd, 8am, Adults $7 and Children $10, includes delicious pancake breakfast and photo with Santa, Church of Nazarene, Hwy 29W

2-3 | CHRISTMAS STROLL. For complete listings & line ups visit www.thegeorgetownsquare.com

Friday 6-9pm• DessertwithSantainWhoVillage–6-8pm• BethlehemVillageopen6-9pm• Shopsopen‘til8pm• JingleBellRockStageprograms6-9pmwith

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2-5 | SuN CITY HOLIDAY TOuR. Six beautiful homes decorated from modern to traditional, Managed by the Sun City Kiwanis to support local youth activities, Tickets $10 at Sun City CA, Visitor’s Center, or on tour, 864-0207

2-5 | EDIBLE CONSTRuCTION ExTRAvAGANZA at The Georgetown Public Library, Build and Enter your Gingerbread House or other Creation. Winners announce Dec 16 Categories and age groups posted at www.library.georgetown.org/edible.construction-extravaganza-2/

3 | BuDDY LEE AND THE BACK ROAD BAND AT RATTLESNAKE INN at Rattlesnake Inn, 6060 Hwy 95, 9pm, therattlesnakeinn.com 254-793-9439

4 | THE GEORGETOWN SYMpHONY SOCIETY’S HOLIDAY CONCERT. The Temple Symphony Orchestra presents its annual celebration of the season with the “Messiah” and a traditional holiday sing-along; featuring the Temple Symphony Chorale and the San Gabriel Chorale. Klett Center for the Performing Arts at Georgetown High School. 4 pm. Adults $25/$20; students $5. 864-9591, www.gsstx.org

5 | WINE & DINE WITH FRIENDS. 6-8pm at Georgetown Library, 402 W. 8th. Grape Creek Vineyard wines and food support bookmobile fundraising campaign. $25 at the library or call 868-2882

8 | FIRST AID FOR pETS SEMINAR. Northwest Pet Hospital , 6:30pm, Jarrell & Walburg Rooms at Cowan Creek Amenity Center, 1433 Cool Spring Way, Sun City, Georgetown. Lynne Randoll, D.V.M explain how to deal with various hazards: snakes, spiders, poisons, and injuries,improvise a splint, pet CPR, emergency preparedness, due to the need for urgent evacuations during the Bastrop fires. Lots of hand-outs and door prizes! To register, contact Northwest Pet Hospital at 863-9200.

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10-11 | HOLIDAY HOME TOuR of the most beautifully decorated, restored, historic homes by the Georgetown Heritage Society. See a diverse selection of homes. noon to 5pm. Advance Tickets at The Georgetown Antique Mall, Diva, The Escape, the Georgetown Visitor Center and Sun City Community Association Office for $15 and online at: www.GeorgetownHeritageSociety.com. Tour days, the tickets will be sold for $18 ONLY at Grace Heritage Center, 811 South Main St. For additional information you may call 869-8597 www.Georgetownheritagesociety.com.

10 | EvHS 1ST ANNuAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR. 9am - 3pm East View High School Cafeteria. Hosted by EVHS Softball Boosters. Vendors, Crafts, Raffles, Entertainment, Santa! FREE ADMISSION! 4490 E. University Ave. 78626 (Hwy 29 - just east of 130 toll) Vendors/Crafters should email for any last minute booth availability! [email protected]

10 | LENZI LENAYA & THE GREENLANDS at Rattlesnake Inn, 6060 Hwy 95, 9pm, therattlesnakeinn.com 254-793-9439

13 | GEORGETOWN AREA JuNIOR FORuM is awarding 5 Williamson County non-profits grant money at Down the Alley Bistro from 5:30-6:30, with our members Holiday Party following.

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16 | pHILLY CHEESESTEAK NIGHT. Georgetown American Legion Post 174 @ VFW, 1000 N. College St., 5-7pm. $6 Take-out Available. Proceeds benefit Boys State, Veterans Assistance, Scholarship. Support the American Legion Programs

17 | ARTIST BOOTH TEEN MuSICIAN EvENT. See Dolce Students perform between 6:30 and 7:30 at 516 University. Info on time and tickets at 591-7833

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