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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReporter Feb 08© City of Georgetown, 2008 VOL. 6 • NO. 2 A Publication of the City of Georgetown February 2008 Life Sciences Summit at Southwestern University identi- fied the center as an important development in the emerging regional biotech sector. “Right now, as I look at it, it looks like the hub is in Georgetown,” remarked Bruce Leander, chair of the Greater Austin Bio Council. Dr. Kerry Oliver, president of Radix BioSolutions, cuts the rib- bon for the Texas Life-sciences Commercialization Center in Georgetown. Dr. Oliver pro- posed the idea for the biotech commercialization center more than four years ago. Before the opening event on November 29, speakers at a Biotechnology and Officials dedicated and toured the 85-foot air traffic control tower at the Georgetown Municipal Airport on October 23. The tower, which began operations in October, was built by Fazzone Construction and designed by PBS&J. The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division assisted with project coordination. Air traffic controllers in the tower are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. In addition to paying for ongoing staffing costs, the FAA con- tributed $1.5 million toward the cost of building and equipping the tower, which was $2.1 mil- lion. The City’s airport fund provided $521,391 for the construction cost of the tower. The airport fund comes solely from revenues generated at the Airport. A donation of $50,000 from the Central Texas Airshow to the airport fund also helped to pay for equipment and construction costs for the tower. Give to the Good Neighbor Fund A one-dollar donation on your monthly utility bill can make a big difference to a family facing an unexpected financial hardship like a big medical bill or an unexpected job loss. Each year, the need for utility bill assistance at The Caring Place far exceeds the available matching donations. The need tends to be highest in the coldest winter months and in the summer. A donation to the Good Neighbor Fund can make a difference to a family in need. Statewide Warrant Round-up Starts Feb. 16 More than 210 law enforcement agencies from across the state will be serving warrants for arrest in the biggest-ever Warrant Round-up effort in Texas, which starts on February 16. Persons with outstanding class C warrants can make payment at Georgetown Municipal Court at 101 E. Seventh Street without fear of arrest. Those with out- standing warrants should act immediately to avoid going to jail. To turn yourself in, go to the Georgetown Police Department located at 809 MLK, Jr. Street in Georgetown. Biotech Center Opens Nov. 29 Airport Control Tower Begins Operations Discover the latest news about the city at www.georgetown.org Tell us your ideas about parks! Cupid’s Chase 6K Race on Feb. 9 Cupid’s Chase 6K, the 13th annual Valentine’s Day weekend run/walk event, will be held this year on Saturday, February 9 in Georgetown. The 6K race route follows a course along the City’s hike and bike trail, with the starting and finishing line in Rivery Park. The 6K run/walk is sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. For details on race the race route, entry fees, or online registration, go to http://parks.georgetown.org/ events/cupidschase.php, or contact Jaime Jones with the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 930-3541. The Texas Recreation and Parks Society recently honored the City of Georgetown’s parks and recreation website as the best in regions 5 and 7, an area encom- passing most of central Texas and a significant portion of southwest Texas. Entries were judged on content, design, ease of use and currency. The website at http://parks.georgetown.org features photos, online scores and rankings for recreational leagues, maps of parks and trails, recreation class calendars, and online registration for classes and special events. Erin McDonald, webmaster for the City of Georgetown, presented the Best Website award to Mayor Gary Nelon in November. Web page shown at right. Parks Website Recognized Tom Chambliss plays catch with Luna, a German Shepherd he brought to the opening of the new dog park. City officials, dog owners, and plenty of happy dogs were on hand for the opening of the City’s new Bark Park at 151 Holly Street on October 24. The fenced area in a shady pecan grove includes a five-acre large dog area and a one-acre area for small dogs. Dogs at the park must wear current license tags and be current on all vaccinations. Other safety rules are posted at the park. The entrance to the Bark Park is on Holly Street, 300 yards south of the intersection with N. College Street. Downtown Happenings The Palace Theater A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, weekends Jan. 11 – Feb. 10 Jesus Christ Superstar, weekends Feb. 22 – March 23 Details at www.TheGeorgetownPalace.org, or call (512) 869-7469. First Friday,February 1 Downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants open 6 – 8 p.m. Got an idea for a new activity at a park? Or somewhere you’d like to see a new park? Places for new hike and bike trails? New classes or programs you’d like to see at the Recreation Center, Challenge Course, swimming pools, or Tennis Center? We’d like to know! The City is requesting citi- zen input to help develop the Master Plan for Parks and Recreation. Please take a few minutes to visit http://parks.georgetown.org and complete the online survey Parks Master Plan. Bark Park for Dogs Opens The Georgetown City Reporter is a publication of the City of Georgetown Public InformationOffice located in City Hall, 113 E. Eighth Street, Georgetown, Texas, 78626. For questions or comments, contact KeithHutchinson, Public Information Officer for the City of Georgetown at (512) 930-3690, or by email at pio@georgetowntx.org. Mickey Fisher and her Sheltie named Prancey enjoying the dog park opening.