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Dollars & Sense35 Managing Your

Wedding CostsThe Page House makes any wedding perfect, even on a budget.

Newcomers’ Guide37 Welcome to Georgetown

All you need to get setup and going. in our wonderful city.

Events38 Live Music

Find where the music is this month.

Main6 Cool Summer Spots

Several parks within a two-hour radius of Georgetown offer enjoyable recreation even in the hottest months.

BizSpot14 Avoid the Shock

RWM Electric ensures electrical projects are done right for homeowners and businesses.

Community Event17 Be a Hero: Bowl!

Texas Humane Heroes and Mel’s Lone Star Lanes host the sixth annual Bowl-a-Thon to raise money for animal welfare and adoption.

BizSpot20 Relax. You’re at the Dentist

RR Dentistry combats anxiety by putting patient relationships and comfort first.

Bon Appétit23 Clip-and-Save Recipes

Try out these yummy dishes, then clip and save this collection.

Expert Advice26 Gain without Pain

Regular massages can help the body reach full potential.

Historical29 The Amazing Emzy Taylor

Confederate captain figured prominently in Georgetown’s growth after the Civil War.

Business Brief39 Come In NOW Before

the Season HitsGeorgetown Acupuncture and Herbs is preparing its clients for the onslaught of Summer and Fall allergies here in Central Texas.

Events41 Save the Date

Keep current on this month’s events and festivities.

Business44 Local Business Updates

Find out which businesses that have just opened, moved, or changed ownership.

ON THE COVER: Cooling down at Blue Hole.Photo by Todd White.

July 2014CONTENTS


Dr. Grace SaloneTherapeutic Optometrist

Optometric Glaucoma Specialist

1102 S. Austin Ave., Suite 102Georgetown, TX 78626

512.240.5862www.TSOgeorgetown.com

80% of Learningis Visual!

Be sure your child has an annual eye exam.

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Publisher’s NOTE

June is always a month of changes—school’s out, vacations start, summer jobs, and many people buying and selling houses, and moving.

July, however, often settles down. Although many people do still go on vacation this month, others are back and just enjoying what the areas around here can offer. Our article about several area swimming holes will definitely give you some ideas about where you can go to cool off in a natural setting.

Watch out for the heat and stay hydrated if you’re out, however. It doesn’t take much to overheat and most people don’t realize just how much water they should be drinking when they are out in the heat. Remember to also take care of your pets and make sure they have shade and lots of water, too.

Hope you took some time to enjoy the celebration and fireworks in the park. SERTOMA does such a great job of pulling that together each year. They don’t get enough credit for their selfless acts of generosity and we at Focus would like to thank them for all they do for Georgetown.

Graphic Artist: CHARLES HICKMAN

Design: CYNTHIA HANNON, CURTIS POWELL

Contributing Writers: ALEXANDRIA ZERTUCHE, MELISSA JACOBSEN, MARCIA NOYES, DAN LINTON, CURTIS POWELL

Contributing Editor: KAILI KRINER

Staff Photographer: JOE CORNEJO

Founder: LINDA MOFFETT

PublisherBETHANY POWELL

[email protected]

Focus on Georgetown is a publication of Lady Phoenix Marketing, LLC dba Focus Media Team. Copyright © 2014. All rights reserved. Focus on Georgetown is published monthly and mailed free of charge to homes and businesses in Georgetown. Subscriptions are available at the rate of $45 per year or $4.50 per issue. Subscription requests should be sent to Focus Magazine, P.O. Box 2465, Georgetown, TX 78627. For advertising rates, please email the Publisher with your name, company name, and phone number. For editorial questions, email [email protected].

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favorite summer pastime is fishing, boating, swimming, or hiking, there are plenty of ways to quench the thirst for outdoor fun.

Blue Holeparks.georgetown.org/blue-hole

With most Central Texas swimming holes being a fair jaunt beyond the Georgetown area, Blue Hole is a refreshing exception. A scenic lagoon bordered by limestone

How does one go about being active outside when the mercury rises to brain-wilting heights? Fortunately, the Georgetown area boasts plenty of options. It’s easy to get out and stay cool by visiting one of Central Texas’ many lakes and waterways. Whether one’s

While much of Texas has enjoyed an unusually long and chilly spring,

intense heat is now upon the area once again, and it brings with it challenges for anybody doesn’t want to stay cooped up inside with the air conditioning.

By Alexandria Zertuche

Several parks within a two-hour radius of Georgetown offer enjoyable recreation

even in the hottest months.

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Photos by Todd White, Alix Zertuche, Dan Linton, Joe Armstrong, and Lisa Larouseo

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bluffs along the South Fork of the San Gabriel River, this beautiful oasis of water is located just five blocks north of downtown with the entrance at West Second Street and Rock Street. managed by Georgetown Parks and Recreation, the site features picnic areas, restrooms, and wading or swimming areas. The park is open from dawn until dusk and the minimal crowds and plentiful space make it a nice respite from the summer heat.

Lake Georgetownwww.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown

Most Georgetown residents are well aware that Lake Georgetown is their very own backyard gem. This conveniently located park offers plenty of fun ways to stay cool. Besides the mostly shaded 26-mile Goodwater Loop Trail open to hikers and cyclists, Lake Georgetown offers boat ramps and fishing access, as well as camping and picnicking areas. Swimming is accessible via a pebble/sand beach at day-use only Russell Park from April 1–September 30. Although the beach area is not at all shaded, there are 10 covered shelters

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available at Russell Park on a first-come, first-serve basis. Folks looking to beat the heat should arrive early.

Inks Lake State Parkwww.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/inks-lake

Inks Lake, nestled between pink granite hills, remains at a constant level regardless of drought conditions, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the water throughout the summer. Swimming is far from the only option, and the resources Inks Lake offers make it easy even for beginners to participate in a variety of activities. No fishing license is required to fish within any of Texas’ many beautiful state parks, and Inks Lake is no exception. The park features two fishing piers, allows shoreline fishing, and participates in the “Tackle Loaner Program.” This useful program allows park guests to borrow fishing gear such as rods, reels, and tackle boxes

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stocked with hooks, sinkers, and bobbers. Canoes and kayaks are also available for rent, and park staff lead guided canoe tours, as well as nature hikes. Campsites and cabins are available, but due to the popularity of Inks Lake, those interested should be sure to

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reserve well in advance during the peak summer months.

Pedernales Falls State Parkwww.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/pedernales-falls

Pedernales Falls, located in Johnson City, is almost emblematic of the rugged Texas Hill Country terrain. From the

beautiful seven-mile Wolf Mountain hiking trail to the challenging equestrian trails, Pedernales offers breathtaking scenery on the outskirts of Austin. The first three miles of the impressive limestone falls the park is named for are closed to swimming, but are accessible via a short hike through a cedar, oak, and juniper forest. But don’t worry; visitors can still relax and cool down

after enjoying the scenery. Elsewhere in the park, access to the Pedernales River is provided for swimming, wading, and tubing. Visitors are, however, advised that the Pedernales River is prone to flash flooding and are cautioned to remain alert to water levels and weather conditions.






the caves at Colorado Bend are available on Saturdays by reservation only, and are a far cry from the wide-open pathways of most commercially-run cave tours—it is advisable to wear durable clothing and adequate footwear.

As with any outdoor adventure, preparation is essential. Before setting out, it is important to contact the park with any questions, and to check on local weather conditions. It’s also advisable to check out the park’s website, which will have important information about the area and the park’s resources. Remember that even in areas near water, it is often still necessary to bring adequate drinking water. Lightweight, light-colored clothing is the best option for managing the heat and maintaining comfort even in the Texas summer. Don’t forget to bring water safety gear, sun protection, and insect repellent; and above all: a sense of adventure!

Colorado Bend State Parkwww.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/colorado-bend

Located due west of Lampasas, Colorado Bend is a relatively undeveloped park, perfect for people who want to truly get close to nature. The park features riverside camping, a 65-foot waterfall, and a network of caves. Many of the trails in the park follow spring-fed streams that produce an abundance of small to medium sized swimming holes, which are perfect for hikers looking to cool off as they take in the picturesque Hill Country landscape. The lushly vegetated area around Gorman Falls, accessible via a pleasant three-mile round trip hike, is typically 10–15 degrees cooler than the rest of the park. The Colorado River is an excellent fishing spot, and a handful of walk-in camping sites on the banks of the river provide peaceful access points for both sportsmen and nature lovers. Tours of


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focusing on marketing. This way, his final bill is less than if he had to add in marketing costs. Instead, RWM Electric relies on word-of-mouth advertising from happy clients who share their great experiences with others.

Though RWM Electric also offers services for commercial properties, Russell is presently working more with homeowners as they retrofit

company RWM Electric, strives to make high-quality electrical work affordable. “While I was working for other people, I found that getting jobs done fast was often more important than performing the work to the highest quality. I started my own business because I knew I could do a better job. Having a small company means I can make sure the work is done right,” explains Russell.

Russell spends the majority of his time working on-site, rather than

The cost of remodeling an older home or updating the lighting in a commercial

building can be shocking. To decrease expenses, many are tempted to do the electrical work themselves. But with risk of fire, electrical shock, and serious injury, even simple electrical projects can turn into nightmares for inexperienced workers.

Russell Wenzel, Master Electrician and owner of local Georgetown electrical

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RWM Electric ensures electrical projects are done right for homeowners and businesses.

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For more information or to call RWM Electric to help fix your electrical problem, call 512-508-5936.

to electrical panels, and install arc fault circuit interrupters to bring the home up to code.

Georgetown doesn’t have many electrical contractors, so they often come in from other cities. Russell hopes to change that. He says, “I like

older homes by adding lights and ceiling fans. Some of the other services his company offers are: • Electrical panel replacement—

homes that have older electrical panels that often need to be replaced, due to fire danger

• Landscape lighting additions—the right light can provide more than just aesthetics. Landscape and walkway lighting can offer more security and safety for young and old.

• Electrical wiring replacement and repair—older homes often have fire hazards in the attic and inside the walls. By inspecting the wiring for brittle outer jackets, a homeowner can determine if it needs replacing.

• Electrical services prior to home sale—today’s codes are likely different than when a homeowner first bought the home. RWM Electric can add GFI outlets, check and add two points of grounding

Photos by Joe Cornejo



Killeen/Ft. Hood area. Ninety-five percent of the animals rescued by Texas Humane Heroes come from local municipal shelters that euthanize animals due to space constraints.

The entry fee to participate in the Bowl-a-Thon is $100 for a team of four ($25 per person). Each registrant receives two games of bowling, shoe rental, and a t-shirt. Participants also get their own

fundraising page to promote their efforts and spread the word through social media. For those with a competitive spirit, the top fundraising teams will receive free pizza, wings, and beer at the event. The Bowl-a-Thon will also feature door prizes and a 50/50 raffle—meaning that the winner receives a gift card for half the amount of tickets sold. “Last year, we sold out all the lanes,” Director of Development Eran Fehily says, “and we have always been fortunate to have really good sponsors. This year Cedar

(formerly the Humane Society of Williamson County) as a no-kill non-profit organization that works to rescue homeless animals, provide low-cost spay/neuter services, and offer adoptions to people seeking companion dogs or cats. Established in 1979, Texas Humane Heroes now has two locations, one on Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander, and the other serving the

Fundraising for a nonprofit does not have to be boring, a notion that is amply demonstrated

by the very popular Bowl-a-Thon that Texas Humane Heroes hosts each July. This annual event, now in its sixth year, will be held at Mel’s Lone Star Lanes on July 12 at 2pm.

Many animal lovers in Central Texas know Texas Humane Heroes

By Alexandria Zertuche

Texas Humane Heroes and Mel’s Lone Star Lanes host the sixth annual Bowl-a-Thon to raise money

for animal welfare and adoption.

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Park Overhead Doors is our presenting Sponsor for the event.”

Because Texas Humane Heroes is a private organization, it is 100 percent funded by donations, grants, and modest fees for the services it provides. It receives no local, state, or federal government funding. Community support is instrumental to Texas Humane Heroes, and the Bowl-A-Thon is an important event to help raise funds.

The mission of Texas Humane Heroes is to find a home for every pet. Eran says, “We can succeed in our mission, with community support.” Last year, Texas Humane Heroes made 3300 adoptions possible, representing an increase of 177 percent over the past 5 years. “That growth really represents the support this community has for



animal welfare, and is a sign of how fast Central Texas is growing as well,” Eran says.

For local businesses looking to get involved in the community and benefit from a great marketing opportunity, there is still time to sign up as a sponsor for the Bowl-a-Thon. Eran explains, “Sponsors get their logos on the t-shirts, they can have promotional material in the goody bags, their name on the event signage, and it is very positive exposure.” In addition, silver and gold collar sponsors ($200 and $300, respectively) will know that they are providing basic vaccinations and flea/tick and heartworm preventative medication to scores of rescued animals.

Although the slogan of Texas Humane Heroes is: “Be a Hero: Adopt!” there are many ways, like the Bowl-a-Thon, to get involved even for those who can’t adopt or have already adopted to their household’s capacity. Texas Humane Heroes is always looking for caring individuals who can provide temporary foster homes for dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies, as well as volunteers to fill a wide variety of positions in either of their facilities.

There are benefits to participating in the Bowl-a-Thon besides supporting the Texas Humane Heroes’ cause. As Eran says, “There’s no better way to spend a hot July afternoon than bowling in the air-conditioning at Mel’s Lone Star Lanes and CJ’s Sports Bar.” And yes, you can bring the Pomeranian.

For more information about the Bowl-a-Thon or Texas Humane Heroes, check out www.texashumaneheroes.org or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TexasHumaneHeroes.

Photos courtesy of Eran Fehily


Regular dental appointments are important for more than just good hygiene, but some

people still avoid them. For many, a visit to the dentist’s office prompts fears of pain, needles, doctors, and loud noises. The dentists at RR Dentistry, work with patients to minimize these fears, so they won’t avoid this crucial preventative care.

Comprehensive exams are important for more than just healthy teeth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 70 percent of people in the U.S. aged 65 years and older have periodontal disease. Poor oral health can also lead to serious health complications, such as increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

RR Dentistry thrives as a patient-oriented practice. The RR Dentistry

By Marcia Noyes

RR Dentistry combats anxiety by putting patient relationships and comfort first.

Relax. You’re at the Dentist.

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Photo by Erik Fossum

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many people have, starting with their patients here in Georgetown. Dr. Roberson says, “Here, we are doing our part to help those anxious patients by providing an experience that is backed up by what we are advertising—a patient centered practice.”

More information on the services RR Dentistry has to offer visit www.rrdentistry.com or to schedule an appointment call 512-869-5997.

cavities and whitening teeth to increase patient comfort and satisfaction. At RR Dentistry, patients enjoy the following: • No waiting for an appointment—

patients are seen in under five minutes• Individual attention and care—

patients’ concerns take first priority• Use of Bose sound reducing

headphones, for those who are bothered by the noise of dental tools

• Use of Oraverse to help decrease numbing following treatment

• Auto appointment emails and texts are available as convenient reminders for patients

• Intraoral Cameras are used in each treatment room—this allows the patient to be an informed partner in their treatment options by seeing what the dentists see

• Dental sedation is standard—nitrous oxide (relaxing gas) is offered at no additional charge.

RR Dentistry is hoping to change the “I hate the dentist” attitude so

team spends two hours each week meeting about patient comfort and care. “We spend extra time with new patients, which helps make them more comfortable, and to provide a thorough exam,” says Dr. Roach.

Dental anxiety is quite common, but RR Dentistry goes above and beyond to ensure that anxiety does not prevent a patient from seeking regular dental care. RR Dentistry’s current “Give Your Dental Experience a Makeover” initiative goes beyond filling

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Feeling pain in the body? Perhaps feeling a little out of balance or stressed? Regular massage works

to create conditions in the body so that it can heal itself and release the pain and stress caused by overuse, overexertion and/or illness. Bob McMurrer, LMT and RN, is a local massage therapist who offers different techniques according to symptoms and evaluation, but the goal is always the same: bringing the body to a restorative and healthier state.

Specializing in several massage modalities, including Thai massage, clinical sports or orthopedic massage, and wellness massage, Bob’s sessions are always customized for optimal outcome. He explains, “It’s all about balance. Some muscles tend to become short and tight, while others tend to be over-stretched and overburdened. Knowing the difference, and working on them accordingly, is what distinguishes a truly therapeutic massage from a simple rub-down.”

No need to worry about feeling wrung out or in worse pain after a session. Bob explains that real pain is never necessary, even during a deep tissue massage. “Really well done deep tissue work isn’t painfully invasive. ‘No

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a way that is soothing, grounding, and restorative. Plus, it feels great!”

Bob has been a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) for 19 years. His philosophy is to provide excellent value and relief to his clients at affordable prices. For individual or bundled massage packages, one should visit www.bobmcmurrer.com, or call 512-630-6981 to schedule an appointment.

Regularly scheduling a wellness massage helps optimize balance in the body. Bob points out, “Ongoing stress can be quite toxic, leading to a chronic fight-or-flight state, with all its attendant health problems. Well-done massage introduces, both above and below the level of conscious awareness, a flood of responses that are the opposite of fight-or-flight. It helps someone who is a bit too stuck in their head to re-inhabit their body, in

pain, no gain’ is old school. I believe that whatever I do has to be relatively welcome to the body, or it’s simply going to elicit a guarding response,” he says. Problem solving is key. Evaluating and treating specific areas with targeted techniques is essential to bringing the body into balance.

By using a variety of massage techniques, Bob works to truly harmonize the body. For example, Thai massage, performed on a mat while fully clothed, uses deep compressioning, point work along specific lines, and passive Yoga-style stretching, in an artfully flowing, dance-like progression. This interactive style of massage allows for great release and suppleness while it nurtures and soothes. On the other hand, Clinical Sports or Orthopedic massage is advanced bodywork directed at relieving soft tissue-based pain and dysfunction and optimizing performance. This problem-solving massage is a targeted, goal-oriented way to bring relief to Bob’s clients.




opened a store on Brushy Creek (near present-day Hutto) sometime around 1848 before moving to the new county seat of Georgetown in 1849. The elder Taylor opened a store on the courthouse square where the M. B. Lockett Building is now located, and sold merchandise that was brought to Georgetown from Houston by ox cart.

Emzy Taylor clerked in his father’s store until 1861 when he left to join the Confederate Army. Taylor enlisted in Hood’s Texas Brigade, which fought with General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Taylor fought in Virginia until he became sick having lost about 86 pounds. His discharge papers were signed by J.B. Hood himself as they were intimate friends. After regaining his health, he organized an infantry company that became part of 16th Texas Infantry under the command of Colonel George Flournoy. The company fought in a series of battles along the Red River in Louisiana that were known as Red River Campaign and Taylor rose to the rank of captain. He was in the battles of Mansfield and Pleasant Hill, taken prisoner and held for 10 days at Grand Ecore.

After his service in the Red River Campaign, Taylor received a furlough

“Taylor made Georgetown into the community it is today,” says Mickie Ross, director of the Williamson Museum.

Taylor was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1841 and was brought to Texas by his father, Josiah Taylor, who was one of the first merchants in Williamson County. Josiah Taylor

No matter what was going on in Georgetown in the 1870s and 1880s, Emzy

Taylor was probably involved with it.The former Confederate officer

helped start Georgetown’s First National Bank, its water works, its college, its first rail line, and served as the town’s first fire chief.

By Ellen Davis

Confederate captain figured prominently in Georgetown’s growth after the Civil War.

The Amazing Emzy Taylor


Historical

Photos courtesy Winnann Ewing


and returned to Williamson County, where he married Margaret Corinna Henderson of Round Rock on July 7, 1864.

Taylor inherited the family business after his father died in 1868 and figured prominently in Georgetown’s growth after the Civil War. He served as secretary of the committee that helped bring what is now Southwestern University to Georgetown and also helped initiate the local Chautauqua organization, which brought renowned speakers and entertainers to Georgetown beginning in 1889.

In the early 1880s, Taylor sold his mercantile business and opened a private bank that became the First National Bank of Georgetown. The bank was located across the street from the store on the lot where the Bank of America now stands. His other enterprises included a water works, which was started in 1877 and later sold to the city of Georgetown, and a nursery business located on land that is now the City of Georgetown’s dog park. According to Clara Scarbrough’s book on the history of Williamson County, the nursery shipped locally grown produce as far as Colorado.

Taylor also organized Georgetown’s first volunteer fire department, and served as chief of the company. A fire truck called “Captain Emzy” was pulled to fires by mules.

Taylor recognized the value of railroads to the growing community, and helped establish the Georgetown Railroad Company, which brought the railroad from Round Rock to

Georgetown in 1878. From 1892-1893, Taylor promoted another rail line to connect Georgetown to Granger, but




the project was beset by financial difficulties, which may have been what led Taylor to take his own life on June 29, 1895.

Taylor is buried in IOOF cemetery along with many of the other men and women who helped build Georgetown. An obituary from the Round Rock Republican at the time of his death said “one of the longest—if not the largest processions that ever was in Georgetown, followed his remains to the burial ground.”

Taylor’s house still stands just north of the Georgetown Square at 105 E. 5th St. and occupies a whole city block. The house was originally built as a two-story native limestone dwelling in 1869–1870. The house has two foot thick stone exterior walls. The lower story also has similarly thick interior walls. The upper was left as an open barrack style loft. The house had many firsts for Georgetown, including a bathtub with running hot water and a private telephone line. Many of the original outbuildings remain on the property.

The house was remodeled in 1902 by the Belford Lumber Co. and remains in Taylor’s family to this day. In


fact seven generations of Taylor’s descendents have lived in the house. A concrete hitching post in front of the house is inscribed with the initials of Taylor’s son-in-law, R.T. Cooper, who was a cashier at the First National Bank.

Taylor’s great- great granddaughter, Mary Winnann Ewing and her husband, William E. Ewing, currently reside in the house, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. An extra large cedar trunk the family used to move its belongings was brought from Bastrop by oxen along the Wilbarger Trail is still is use today. Reminders of Emzy Taylor can still be found outside the house as well. Taylor loved cultivating roses and at one time had a rose with nearly 100 grafts. Some of the roses he planted more than 140 years ago are still there along the side of the house. This includes a white Lady Banks rose 9 feet in diameter and about 7 feet tall which was planted before the house was even finished.

Ellen Davis is director of news and

media relations at Southwestern University.




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From the smallest informal, intimate wedding to the ultimate over-the-top, elegant wedding, and everything in between, the first step in creating a memorable event is establishing a budget. Next is prioritizing a “must have” list. According to Jane, “One of

wedding and event center. The Page House is a Victorian Home built in 1903 and is a Texas State and National Historic Marker. The history of all the home’s various occupants and visitors reflect many memories and stories through out the years. Jane invites all to “Come and see the house’s nostalgic charm and walk through the garden, daydream under one of our gazebo’s, cool off in our

The wedding day is one of the most important events of anyone’s life, and

making it perfect while not breaking the bank can seem daunting. However, delivering wonderful weddings without demolishing budgets is what Jane Best at The Page House does every day.

Jane has a passion for serving her community and that is reflected at her

By Melissa Alexis Jacobsen

The Page House makes any wedding perfect,

even on a budget.

Managing Your

Wedding Costs


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For more information, bridal couples should check out The Page House website at www.thepagehouse.com or call Jane Best at (512) 930-7243 to schedule an appointment.

Another reason choosing The Page House is a great way to manage costs is the fact that, regardless of how many of their services the bridal couple chooses, only a deposit of $1,000 is required. Then a payment plan is established that allows for the balance to be paid prior to the wedding. Jane notes, “Many professionals, such as photographers, florists, and caterers, require half down when booking. Many couples just need a more flexible way to pay for their special day.”

the most important steps is to involve an expert early on in the process.”

The Page House is full of experts. Jane’s professionals start with her office manager, Lori Blake, and her event coordinator, Bobbi Seay. Getting them involved early in the process helps to capture the bridal couple’s vision. “Keeping the bride in the driver’s seat ensures her vision manifests as her dream wedding unfolds,” Jane explains.

Other experts in Jane’s arsenal include photographers, florists, caterers, DJs, bands, and more. Even though she has all the connections, wedding parties are free to choose who they want to use. So, if the groom’s best friend is the perfect DJ for the wedding, then by all means, he should do what he does best. Or if the bride’s dad wants to cater the event with his favorite barbecue, The Page House allows for outside caterers. What about flowers? Jane has over 35 years’ experience as a florist and is happy to help, but guests are also welcome to save money by bringing in fresh roses from an aunt’s prized garden, for example.

Jane understands the importance of being flexible when it comes to wedding planning. Several years ago, her children were planning their own weddings. Jane noticed that it seemed difficult to find a venue that allowed flexibility on key areas, such as spaces that accommodated different sizes of weddings. Why pay for a large space when a small, intimate space is all that’s needed? Or perhaps there’s a family member who wants to donate home brewed beer. It’s important to make sure the venue allows for outside alcohol to be brought in. Details like these can be difficult to handle for people who aren’t experienced in planning weddings.

If being stressed out is a main concern, no need to worry. Jane has a wedding coordinator to help with the process. Clients can pick and choose any of the services available. “Just make sure,” Jane cautions, “to compare apples to apples when comparing costs.”


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CITY & COUNTY OFFICIALS

MayorGeorge Garver113 E. 8Th St512-930-3652government.georgetown.org

City ManagerPaul E. Brandenburg113 E. 8th St512-930-3652georgetown.org

Chief of PoliceWayne Nero809 Martin Luther King Jr.512-930-2500pd.georgetown.org

Fire ChiefJohn Sullivan3600 DB Woods Rd.512-930-3473fire.georgetown.org

SheriffJames Wilson508 Rock St512-943-1300wilco.org

IMPORTANT LOCATIONS

Chamber of Commerce100 Stadium Dr512-863-3535georgetownchamber.org

Convention & Visitor Bureau101 W. 7th St512-930-3545visit.georgetown.org

Driver’s License OfficeTx Dept. of Public Safety515 S. Pine St512-863-5816txdps.state.tx.us/ driverlicense

Georgetown Public Library402 N. 8th St512-930-3551library.georgetown.org

Post Office2300 Scenic Dr800-275-8777usps.com

Tax Assessor’s Office904 S. Main Stwilco.org

Administration512-943-1601Motor Vehicles512-943-1602Property Tax512-943-1603

Voter’s Registration301 S.E. Inner Loop, Ste 104512-943-1630wilco.org

Williamson County Courts at Law405 MLK St512-943-1100williamsoncountycourt-house.com

Georgetown Animal Shelter110 W. L. Walden Dr512-930-3592pets.georgetown.org

Williamson County Animal Shelter1855 S.E. Innerloop512-943-3322pets.wilco.org/

UTILITIES

Electric Georgetown Utilities300 Industrial Ave512-930-3640gus.georgetown.org

Pedernales Electric Co-op888-554-4732pec.coop

Water/SewerCity of Georgetown300 Industrial Ave512-930-3640gus.georgetown.org

GasAtmos Energy888-286-6700atmosenergy.com

Pinnacle Propane6504 W. State Hwy 29512-863-8998pinnpropane.com

Telephone/ Internet/TelevisionDirect TV888-777-2454directv.com

Dish Network 800-823-4929dish.com

Suddenlink111 N. College St.888-822-5151suddenlink.com

Verizon800-837-4966verizon.com

WildBlue800-637-8571wirelesssatellite internet.org

GarbageTexas Disposal Systemtexasdisposalsystem.com512-930-1715

Williamson County Landfill600 Landfill Rd, Hutto512-846-2756williamsoncountylandfill.wm.com

SCHOOLS

Georgetown ISD603 Lakeway Dr512-943-5000georgetownisd.org

Southwestern University1001 E. University Ave.512-863-6511southwestern.edu

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JUL 25 Groove Knight Band

JUL 26 Denny Herrrin (Outside)

JUL 31 Snakeboy Johnson Band

AUG 1 Lazy J & the Dirty Shuffles

AUG 2 Cooder Graw (Outside)

Monument Cafe Biergarten

500 S. Austin Avenue, 512-240-4715 www.themonumentcafe.com, Fridays & Saturdays, 7–10pm, No Cover.

JUL 4 Masumi & the Gentlemen

JUL 5 Cats & the Canary

JUL 11 Eric Hokkanen

JUL 12 Bob Livingston

JUL 18 Bob Livingston

JUL 19 Jecker Brothers

JUL 25 Lost & Nameless Orchestra

JUL 26 Jecker Brothers

AUG 1 Hot Jazz & Swing Trio

AUG 2 Acoustalyn

Roots Bistro

118 W. 8th St., 512-863-7080 Thursday, Fridays, & Saturdays, 7–9pm, unless indicated

JUL 3 Xander

JUL 4 Pflame

JUL 5 Michael Babin

Dale’s Essenhaus

3900 FM 972, Walburg, 512-819-9175 www.dales-essenhaus.com Fridays and Saturdays, 7–11pm, All Live Music in the Biergarten, No cover.

JUL 4 DeWayne Davis DeLuxe Band

JUL 5 Brett McMinn & the Hometown Heros

JUL 11 South of Dixie Band

JUL 12 Texas Honky Tonk Angel

JUL 18 Backroads Band

JUL 19 Joel Hoffman Band

JUL 25 Wayward Travelers

JUL 26 Justice

AUG 2 Dirty 58’s

Hardtails Bar and Grill

1515 N. IH 35, 512-869-5454 www.hardtailsbarandgrill.com Thursdays & Fridays, 8–12pm, Saturdays, 9–1pm Check website for cover charges.

JUL 3 Guadalupe Pirates

JUL 5 Planet Texas

JUL 10 Brodie Lane Band

JUL 11 Brandon Ryder (Outside)

JUL 12 Lee Person Band

JUL 17 Texas Players

JUL 18 Matt Cline Band

JUL 19 The Instigators

JUL 24 April Hall Band

LIVEMusicEv

ent Calendar JUL 10 Texas Billionaires

JUL 11 Brett McMinn

JUL 12 The Havilah Tower Band (4-6pm) & Minnie & Ella (7-9pm)

JUL 17 Jake & Jean

JUL 18 The Colin Huntley Band

JUL 19 Pavement Ends

JUL 24 Alex Winters

JUL 25 Nina

JUL 26 Doug BradenJUL 31 Xander

AUG 1 JoEllen & The Box If Chocolates

AUG 2 Morgan Nicole & Justice K

Other Live Music Venues

Rattlesnake Inn

6060 Texas Hwy, 254-793-9439 www.therattlesnakeinn.com Fridays & Saturdays, 9pm

Gumbo’s

701 S. Main St., 512-671-7925 rootsbistrogtx.com Thursdays, 6–9pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 7–10pm.

Georgetown Winery

715 S. Main St., 512-869-8600 www.georgetownwinery.com Fridays & Saturdays, 5–8 p.m.

Grape Creek Winery

101 W. 7th St., 512-863-4020 www.grapecreek.com Fridays & Saturdays, 5–8 p.m.

Hat Creek Burger Co.,

201 San Gabriel Village Blvd., 512-943-8258, hatcreekburgers.com Fridays, 6 – 9 p.m.

Mariachi’s de Jalisco

2803 Williams Dr., 512-868-5622, www.mariachisdejalisco.com Thursdays, 7–9pm Live Mariachis

The Walburg German Restaurant377 FM 972, 512-863-8440, www.walburgrestaurant.com Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30pm


Healthcare DirectoryMake your summer safer, happier, and

healthier with these Georgetown Healthcare Professionals

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Kitara and her staff believe in helping the City of Georgetown achieve the designation of “Healthiest Small town in Texas.” She has lived and taught fitness classes in Georgetown since 2005.

Having worked as an acupuncturist for Kenichi Nishiya since Jan 2011, Kitara decided to buy the business from him last year when he moved away because, as she says, “I love helping Georgetown residents achieve optimum health.”

Acupuncture is generally effective for seasonal allergy symptoms, but it helps if the patient comes in for treatment before the allergen hits.

As a health care professional and single mother of two, Kitara prioritizes available, affordable and effective care. She always offers $65 one hour rates, $45 Military/Veteran rates and a quick $30/30 minute clinic. She also will help patients file with out of network insurance companies. Those interested in a free consultation are encouraged to call 512-851-3303 or check out the new online booking, now available at www.armishealth.com. By Melissa Alexis Jacobsen

Georgetown Acupuncture and Herbs is preparing its clients for the onslaught of Summer and Fall allergies

here in Central Texas.

Come In NOW Before theSeason Hits

Business Brief

Just four sessions of acupuncture; one before, two during, and one treatment after an allergy season can make all

the difference for the average Texan. Many patients have greatly reduced symptoms to mold, ragweed, oak, or cedar, the following year.

Acupuncture uses small needles in the skin to stimulate meridians, or acupuncture points, in order to promote health and healing. According to Kitara Byerly LAc, MAcOM, “think of Acupuncture as working on a series of garden hoses in the body. If a garden hose is blocked there will be pain or dysfunction in the body. We turn on the water spigots, and flush the rocks out of the garden hose.”


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JUN 6–JUL 20 The American Dream, Georgetown Art Center, 816 South Main St. This exhibit shares the perception of 15 different art-ists, 15 different individuals, who give us their very own interpreta-tion of the American Dream. For info visit www.georgetownart-works.org.

JUN 27–AUG 3 Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story, The Georgetown Palace Theatre, Fri. and Sat. at 7:30pm and Sun. at 2pm. On February 3, 1959, the man who changed the face of popular music tragically died in a plane crash at age 22. Now, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story tells the story of the three years in which he became the world’s top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of his great-est hits including Peggy Sue, That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Not Fade Away, Everyday, Rave On, Maybe Baby, and Raining In My Heart. For information more visit georgetownpalace.com.

JUL 3 Sun City Singers Patriotic Concert “Stand Tall, America”, Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Dr., 11am. Join your neighbors and come hear Sun Singers celebrate our freedom and salute those who defend our liberty. Reserved seat tickets can be purchased starting June 2 online at sctxca.org for $6 or at the Member Services Office at 2 Texas Dr.

JUL 3 Bark Art ‘N More Art Show and Parade, Sun City Visual Arts Studio, 2 Texas Dr., 9am–2:30pm. Bring the family and enjoy a day of fun, food, and friends with a Pooch Parade and more. Art will be for sale and artists will be doing live pet art demonstrations.

JUL 4 Sertoma’s 4th of July in the Park, San Gabriel Park, 11am–10pm, free. Enjoy one of the largest family events in central Texas. With more than 80 Arts and Crafts booths, 20 food vendors, Kiddie rides, a Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses and games, “Hometown Parade”, live Musi-cal entertainment, fireworks, and more. All activites occur in San Gabriel Park. For more informa-tion visit georgetownsertoma.org.

JUL 4 First Friday, Georgetown Square, 6–8pm, free. Get away to downtown Georgetown for an eve-

ning of strolling, gallery-hopping, and dining. For more information visit www.thegeorgetownsquare.com or call 512-868-8675.

JUL 4 Music on The Square with Jo Ellen & A Box of Chocolates, Georgetown Square, 6:30–8:30pm

JUL 8 Special Needs Support Group Meeting, Georgetown Library Red Poppy Cafe area, 11am–1pm. For more info contact Deborah Doyle McDaniel at [email protected] or 512876-9418.

JUL 9 The Salon at Wildfire, Wild-fire Restaurant, 812 S. Austin Ave., 6:30–8pm. Hosted by The Williamson Museum.

JUL 11 Music on The Square with Annie & Kate, Music on The Square, Georgetown Square, 6:30–8:30pm

JUL 12 Georgetown Market Days, Georgetown Square, 9am–4pm, free. The downtown Square comes alive with booths featuring handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, entertainment, food, and much more! Call 512-868-8675, email [email protected], or visit TheGeorgetown-Square.com.

JUL 12 Hands on History, The Wil-liamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave. This series of monthly events gives visitors a chance to discover the county’s history and create something fun at the same time. Come and go between 10am and 2pm. For more info visit william-sonmuseum.org.

JUL 12 Second Saturday, George-town Square. The Square comes alive with booths featuring handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, entertainment, food, and much more. Combined with the

shops and restaurants around the Square, you’ll enjoy a delight-ful day for the whole family. Call 512-868-8675, email [email protected], or visit TheGeorgetownSquare.com.

JUL 12 Social Ballroom Dance, Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Dr., 7–10pm, USA Dance members: $5.00, non members: $9.00. Hosted by USA Dance. Admis-sion includes 45 min. TBD lesson @ 7pm. Attire is dressy casual. Smoke & alcohol free. Open to the public. For more info visit www.usadancegeorgetowntexas.org or call 512-863-0680.

JUL 13 Knights of Columbus Bingo in Sun City, Sun City Ball Room, 2 Texas Dr., doors open at 5pm, games begin 6pm, $17.00 min. for all 14 games. Proceeds will benefit Knights of Columbus chari-ties. All are welcome, no children under 7. Sun City residency not a requirement to play. For info call John Bodnar 512-869-7343.

JUL 17 Movies in the Park–Saving Mr. Banks, Gazebo Area of San Gabriel Park. The movie will begin at sunset, approximately 8:45 pm. Free popcorn and bottles water provided by River Rock Bible Church. For more info visit georgetown.org/movies-in-the-park, or call 512-930-8459.

JUL 18 33rd Annual Bar-Bid-Cue Auction, Reunion Ranch, 850 CR 255, 5:30–8pm. All are invited to the Chamber’s annual bar-bid-cue auction which includes a live auction, silent auction, and tasty BBQ. For details and ticket prices visit www.barbidcue.com or call 512-930-3535.

JUL 18 Music on The Square with The Second Line Jazz Band, Georgetown Square, 6:30–8:30pm

JUL 19 Hilltop Marketplace Hill-top Marketplace, 1525 West University Avenue (Church of Christ Parking Lot) 9am–4pm. Artist and crafter shopping, Red Queen Bakers Row, Mad Hatter Wonderland (kids play area), live music all day, & food court. For more information visitfacebook.com/pages/Hilltop-Market-place/626613784064858.

JUL 20 Randy’s Rangers Live at the Library, Georgetown Pub-lic Library, 402 W. 8th Street, 2–4pm, free. Randy and Sigi Field

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for children 0–18 months. Sing songs, hear stories, play, and time to talk with other parents and caregivers. For more informa-tion contact the library at 512-930-3551.

WEDNESDAYS Hora de Cuentas Bilingues, 10:30–11:00am. Anos 0-6. Gratis. For more information contact the library at 512-930-3551.

THURSDAYS Knitting Club, Library Second Floor Landing, 2–3pm. Bring your knitting gear and join the fun of the library’s knitting club.

VETERANS

VFW Post 8587, 1000 N. College St., vfw-8587.org

SATURDAYS Freedom Karaoke, Come sing your hearts out.

JUL 5 Military Order of the World Wars, Chapter 241

JUL 10 American Legion Post 174 Meeting

JUL 13 Marine Corp League Spa-ghetti Dinner Fundraiser

JUL 17 VFW & Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

JUL 23 Marine Corp League Meeting

JUL 27 Fish Fry Fundraiser

WEEKLY EVENTS

THURSDAYS Quilting Demonstra-tion, Handcrafts Unlimited, 104 E. 8th St., 1–4pm. Stop by for a quilting demonstration by their very own quilters about what it takes to make one of their beauti-ful handcrafted quilts. For more information call 512-869-1812 or visit handcraftsunlimited.org.

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Guided Tours of Williamson County Court-house, The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., 1:30, 2:30, 3:30pm. Each tour allows for a maximum of 20 people. Stop by the Museum to confirm tours and meeting place. Each tour lasts 35-45 minutes. For more informa-tion visit WilliamsonMuseum.org.

Parking Lot ,2 Texas Drive, 9am–Noon. For information contact Greg Coley at 512-215-4193, email [email protected], or visit gtfma.org.

THURSDAYS Georgetown Farm-ers Market, Georgetown Church of Christ parking lot, 1525 W. University Ave., 3:30–6:30pm. For information contact Greg Coley at 512-215-4193, email [email protected], or visit gtfma.org.

SATURDAYS Wolf Ranch Farmers Market, 1015 W University Ave. (located in the middle of Wolf Ranch Town Center near the Ross Store), 9am–1pm. For information call 512-555-1212 or visit wol-franchfarmersmarket.com.

GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY

402 W 8th St., 512-930-3551, library.georgetown.org

SUMMER PROGRAMS

CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PRO-GRAM (AGES 5 AND UP) AND TWEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM (AGES 9-12) For more information visit library.georgetown.org/kids/sum-mer-reading-program-2014 or call the library at 512-930-3551.

TEEN SPACE (AGES 12-18) For more information contact Teen Librar-ian Melissa Mote at 512-930-8130 x8710 or email [email protected] or visit teens-pace.georgetown.org.

WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAYS Tween Garden Club, 10:30–11:30am. Garden Club for tweens ages 9-12. Plant, grow and tend a garden, make crafts and have snacks. Wear clothes you can get dirty in. Garden club is hands on and things can get messy. Registration Required. For more information contact Chil-dren’s Librarian Bethni King at [email protected] or 512-931-7716

WEDNESDAYS Baby and Me, 9:30–10:30am. Lapsit storytime

play authentic bluegrass and Texas swing, backed up by Texas banjo champion Rolf Sieker. This casual, come-and-go affair is held in the library lobby. The Texas Society of Sculptors will be award-ing the prizes for their summer show at the library, just before Randy’s Rangers begin to play.

JUL 25 Music on The Square with Bill Harris, Georgetown Square, 6:30–8:30pm

JUL 25 Blue Lapis Light, Pace Park, Salado, 9pm. This mesmerizing aerial ballet will feature dancers in aerial silks suspended from trees and on tiger stands. Blue Lapis Light (BLL) has created this work specifically for the town of Salado with the aim of inspir-ing audiences and offering a prayer of peace for the planet. To learn more about BLL visit www.bluelapislight.org.

AUG 1 First Friday, Georgetown Square, 6–8pm, free. Get away to downtown Georgetown for an eve-ning of strolling, gallery-hopping, and dining. For more information visit www.thegeorgetownsquare.com or call 512-868-8675.

AUG 1 Music on The Square with Lone Star Swing Band, George-town Square, 6:30–8:30pm

AUG 2 Casino Night 2014, VFW POST 8587, 1000 College Ave., 6–10pm, $25.00 per-son/$45 couple ($10,000 in chips & 1 Door Prize Ticket, per per-son), Must be 18 or over. Come enjoy fun, food, games, prizes, music, and Silent Auction and help a great cause. Games include Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Slots, and Texas Hold’em. Tickets avail-able at the Post Canteen or call 512-863-2535 for event tickets.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

DAILY Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Ave., 10am–6pm. For infor-mation call 512-240-4715, email [email protected], or visit themonumentmarket.com.

TUESDAYS Sun City Farmers Market, Sun City Social Center

Visit our online Calendar at www.focusongeorgetown.com for more events and to list your own events in our search engine optimized calendar

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building at 809 Martin Luther King Jr. Street.

Changes

Chris Perez from David’s Barber Shop has relocated to Olivia’s at 1202 Williams Drive. For more information call 512-930-5600.

Closing

Real Deals Home Decor located at 202 S. Austin Avenue, will be closing soon. For more information contact 512-943-8040.

Effective June 7, Karen R. Hill M.D. closed her private practice at 3201 S. Austin Avenue, Ste. 205. For more information, contact P.O. Box 1139 Georgetown, TX 78627 or call 512-948-2644.

To have your new business, moved business, closing business, or changing business listed here, please send the information to [email protected] and put Business Updates in the subject line.

of homemade salsas. For more information, call 512-869-3035 or go to www.salsasrestaurants.com.

En Motion, owned by Randy Jones, is a new exercise studio/gym located at 100 River Hills Drive, Suite 103 that opened in May. The studio offers life coaching as well as pilates, gyrokinesis, barre, and yoga. For more information go to www.georgetownenmotion.com

Dr. Lisa Madsen celebrated the opening of her practice, Madsen Psychiatry, at 102 W. Morrow Street, Ste. 200, with a ribbon cutting. Dr. Madsen’s preferred method of treatment is psychotherapy. For more inforamtion go to www.madsenpsychiatry.com or call 512-843-2402.

Coming Soon

The City’s new Public Safety Operations and Training Center is on track for opening this fall. Located next to Fire Station 5 on D.B. Wood road, the faility will replace the police department

Now Open

Dr. Annie Wood opened her new chiropractic clinic, Blessed Family Chiropractic, at 101 Cooperative Way, Suite 235. Although she specializes in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care, her patients range from the elderly to athletes. For more information, go to www.blessedfamilychiro.com or call 512-868-6900

600 Degrees Pizzeria & Drafthouse opened in May at 124 E. Eighth Street. This pizzeria offers over 30 draft beers as well as many signature pizzas. Call 512-943-9272 or go to www.600degreespizzeriacom for more information.

The Georgetown Parks and Recreation department has now re-opened the Creative Playscape at 1003 N. Austin Avenue.

Salsas Mexican Cuisine and Cantina, officially opened at 1103 Rivery Blvd in June. The restaurant provides authentic Mexican dishes as well as a variety

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balance Health Initiative(a “membership” for people who don’t like memberships)

“A massage every two to four weeks is considered preventive healthcare for many conditions

and optimal health”Save 25% on your next massage or facial

Regular price: $79 “Membership” price: $60•Book at time of checkout•Book within four weeks•Or buy in group of six•You can change your appointment as long as it is within four weeks•Experienced and highly trained staff•No up-charge for deep tissue massage•60- or 90-minutes hands on•Aromatherapy/steamed towels at no charge

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