Events

Saturday, May 19

8 a.m. Georgetown Grand, the Square.

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Sun City Radio Control Model Club’s Sailboat Regatta.

2 p.m. Texas Mystery Authors panel, Hill Country Bookstore.

5-11 p.m. Armed Forces Benefit, Dale’s Essenhaus.

Sunday, May 20

8 a.m. Georgetown Grand, the Square.

2- 4 p.m. Randy’s Rangers performance, Georgetown Public Library.

Monday, May 21

7:30-8:30 p.m. “Nutrition: Making Healthy Meals” class, Christ Lutheran Church.

Obits

Friday, May 18

Voter turnout: Nearly one out of every four Williamson County votes cast since early polls opened last week has come from one polling station in Sun City, election officials said. Those account for about 1,550 of the more than 5,600 walk-in votes recorded in county primary elections as of 2 p.m. Friday. All Georgetown polling stations have received about 2,800 total votes. Election officials expect about a 15 percent voter turnout for the primaries. Williamson County has more than of 240,000 registered voters. 4:05 pm

Georgetown Health Foundation distributes $195,000: The Georgetown Health Foundation announced on Wednesday it was awarding $195,000 in grant funding to seven local non-profits that focus on the health and wellness of Williamson County residents. The largest recipient was the Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown, which the foundation awarded a grant of $50,000. 4:05 pm

Archuleta named nurse of the year: In honor of National Nurses Week, May 6 to 12, St. David’s Georgetown Hospital recognized six nurses for their hard work during a ceremony on May 9. Connie Archuleta, a medical/surgical department nurse who has been at St. David’s for one year, was awarded the Nurse of the Year title. A nurse for 23 years, Ms. Archuleta said she receives patients from different departments and makes sure their care goes as smoothly as possible. Several other nurses were recognized for their work in an array of categories. 4:05 pm

The May 21 Georgetown ISD board meeting will be held at two locations because of the large number of students and staff being honored. The district announced earlier this week that the meeting would begin at Benold Middle School at 6 p.m. on Monday for awards ceremonies. After that, the board will reconvene at the administration building on Lakeway Drive, where the trustees are expected to hear a proposal to contract the district’s healthcare with Lone Star Circle of Care. 4:05 pm

Thursday, May 17

Georgetown junior goal keeper Lorrie Santoy has been named first-team all-state by the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches. Santoy and senior forward Taylor Wiseman, who helped led the Lady Eagles to the District 16-5A championship and the Region II-5A semifinals, also were named to the All-Region II-5A team as selected by TASCO. 3:52 pm

The Georgetown City Council made it official Tuesday, formally welcoming new member Jerry Hammerlun and re-elected councilwoman Patty Eason in a swearing-in ceremony at a special called-meeting. City secretary Jessica Brettle administered the oath of office to the council members, both of whom ran unopposed. 3:08 pm

Early voting continues: The primary election for Republican or Democrat candidates for county, state and federal offices will be held Tuesday, May 29. Early voting for the primary election is from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 19, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 20 and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 21.

Early voting locations
Inner Loop Annex, 301 S.E. Inner Loop, Georgetown
Anderson Mill Limited District, 11500 El Salido Parkway, Austin 

Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock
Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Boulevard
Cedar Park Randalls, 1400 Cypress Creek Road
Cowan Creek Amenity Center: 1433 Cool Springs Way, Sun
City
Georgetown Parks & Rec Admin Bldg.: 1101 N. College Street
Hutto City Hall: 401 W. Front Street
JB and Hallie Jester Annex: 1801 E. Old Settlers Boulevard, Round Rock

McConico Building: 301 W. Bagdad Street, Round Rock

Pat Bryson Municipal Hall: 201 N. Brushy Street, Leander

Round Rock Randalls: 2051 Gattis School Road

Taylor City Hall: 400 Porter Street

There are several contested Republican primaries with import to Williamson County voters, including Tax Assessor-Collector, State Board of Education, District 5 State Senate, Sheriff, County Attorney, District Judge, U.S. House District 31, District 136 State Representative, Precinct 1 County Commissioner, Precinct 3 County Commissioners, Precinct 3 Constable and District Attorney. 3:52 pm

Wednesday, May 16

Women involved in fatal Taylor ambush sentenced: Two sisters were sentenced today for their involvement in 2010 a roadside robbery that left one man dead. Veronica Ortiz and Isabel Gonzales pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and received sentences of 35 years and 15 years in prison, respectively. The two sisters helped lure two men from an Austin nightclub in April 2010 to a rural Taylor road, where their brother-in-law Bobby Burks robbed, shot and killed 18-year-old Raul Torres. Mr. Burks was found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison earlier this year. Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Gonzales testified against Mr. Burks during his trial as part of their plea deal. Ms. Ortiz will be eligible for parole in 15 to 17 years and Ms. Gonzales will be eligible in 5 to 7 years. 5:14 pm

County in good financial health: Williamson County received a clean bill of financial health Tuesday from independent auditors who reviewed the county’s 2011 finances. The county’s assets exceeded its liabilities by more than $206 million, an increase of more than $19 million from 2010. That increase, the report found, was primarily caused by an increase in road funding for ongoing TxDOT projects.  The county’s total fund balance was $420 million at the end the last fiscal year. 4:25 pm

Lone Star to open Bastrop clinic: Lone Star Circle of Care, a Georgetown-based non-profit group, announced on Wednesday that it will build a new 25,000 square-foot clinic in Bastrop using a $5 million federal grant. The Georgetown-based healthcare provider hopes to reach 17,500 medically underserved residents of Bastrop County with the new project. 4:08 pm

Deaths • Services

JAMES INGHAM died May 15.

LOIS RANNEY died May 15. Service 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, Ramsey Funeral Home chapel, Georgetown.

J.D. KANETZKY died May 15. Service 10 a.m., Friday, May 18, Florence City Cemetery.

JEAN MARGARET SCHWERTNER-DILLARD died May 17. Service 10 a.m., Monday, May 21, The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, Georgetown.