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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReporter March 2010© City of Georgetown, 2010 Southwestern University is now 100 percent wind-powered after signing an agreement with the City of Georgetown on January 12. Southwestern is one of 12 colleges or universities in the country to be completely served with renewable power, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Wind-generated power and renew- able energy credits will be provided by the City of Georgetown through 2028 via an agreement with AEP Energy Partners. The electricity will come from the Southwest Mesa and South Trent wind farms in West Texas. “Since Southwestern students visit- ed with City representatives about renewable energy last year, both the City and Southwestern have worked diligently to bring this agreement to reality,” said Southwestern President Jake B. Schrum. “We hope Southwestern will be an inspiration to other uni- versities to advance sustainability.” Southwestern University’s energy use is equivalent to the demand from 450 homes. The agreement establishes a fixed energy cost for Southwestern that is competitive with the City’s standard electric rates. Jim Briggs, Georgetown’s assistant city manager for utility operations, says that the agreement also helps the City move toward the goal of meeting 30 percent of Georgetown’s energy needs from renewable sources by 2030. If you are a City of Georgetown electric customer and are interested The Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown is one local organization whose federal funding is affected by the Census count. Fill out your Census survey and support the Boys and Girls Club in their mission to help young people reach their full potential. Be counted. Look for the Census form in your mailbox in March. The 2010 Census is short. Only 10 questions in 10 minutes. No questions about taxes or income. It’s private. Your answers are absolutely confidential. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share personal information with anyone, including the police, courts, military, immigration, IRS, welfare, insurance companies, or corporations. Want to see the form? Want more details? Go to 2010.census.gov. VOL. 8 • NO. 3 A Publication of the City of Georgetown March 2010 Wind Power for Southwestern University shop.georgetown.com I Found It in Georgetown Not sure where to find that special item, delicious meal, or needed service? Check out shop.georgetown.com and discover items and services you can find right here in Georgetown. The new site is a project of the City of Georgetown Economic Development Department as a way to feature unique items in Georgetown. Go to www.ifounditingeorgetown.com or shop.georgetown.com, or on Facebook at facebook.com/ShopGeorgetown for great tips and info on local retailers! And be sure to post your great Georgetown buys!The Trent Mesa Wind Farm near Abilene is one of two wind projects that will provide 100 percent of Southwestern’s energy needs. The wind power agreement for Southwestern was the result of initiative by Students for Environmental Activism and Knowledge, an environmen- tal student group at Southwestern. Students in SEAK who attended the January announcement are pictured above. in renewable energy and/or ener- gy efficiency solutions for your home or business, contact Ken Arnold, energy services director for Georgetown Utility Systems, at karnold@georgetowntx.org or (512) 930-2577. The Census Counts in Georgetown Discover the latest news about the city at www.georgetown.org The Palace Theater A Little Night Music, February 19 to March 14 Details at GeorgetownPalace.com, or call (512) 869-7469. First Friday, March 5 Downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants are open late. See the Downtown Georgetown Association website at TheGeorgetownSquare.com. Market Days, March 13 Going Green. Handmade arts and crafts, food, and more on the Square from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details at TheGeorgetownSquare.com. Georgetown Parks and Recreation Spring Break Camps March 15 – 19 Camp Goodwater 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (early drop-off and late pickup available) Teen and Senior Center at Recreation Center Children ages 5 – 12 Archery, canoeing, crafts, Challenge Course, climbing, games, hiking, and sports Cost: $130 resident, $140 nonresident Fencing Camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recreation Center gym Ages 7 and older Fencing instruction, games, and relays. Equipment provided. Cost: $125 resident, $135 nonresident Teen Adventure Camp West Texas Climb and Kayak Ages 12 – 17 Climbing and rappelling along the Pecos River and kayaking on the Llano River. Equipment provided. Cost: $295 resident, $315 nonresident Tax Help at the Library Starting in February, federal tax forms and professional tax assistance will be offered at the Georgetown Public Library. The free assistance is offered until April 15 at these times: Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 12 to 4 p.m. Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tennis Camp 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (early drop-off and late pickup available) Georgetown Tennis Center Ages 8 – 12 Basic stroke instruction, innovative drills, games, tournament. Racquet provided. Cost: $130 resident, $140 nonresident Junior Tennis Academy 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Georgetown Tennis Center Tennis instruction for the competi- tive tournament player. Cost: $105 residents, $120 nonresidents Teen Speed and Agility Camp 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ages 12 – 18 Cardio conditioning, endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance. Cost $55 resident, $60 nonresident For camp registration information or for more details, go to parks.georgetown.org, or call Parks and Recreation at (512) 930-3595. Georgetown Public Library Spring Break Activities If you’re spending Georgetown ISD’s spring break in town this year, be sure to bring the children to the library to check out some books and have some fun, too. Art Day, March 16:The library will provide several ways for kids to create a piece of artwork. Talent Show, March 17:Kids with talents of many varieties participate in the annual home-grown talent show. Get them started right now on polishing their acts! Children’s Tea Party, March 18: The ninth annual children’s tea party, complete with dainty foods and beautiful music, will take place on Thursday afternoon at the library. This event is extremely pop- ular, so seating must be limited. If you want your children to attend you will need to come to the library to pick up an invitation before 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. Now is the time to start planning those grown-up costumes and digging out your china tea cups and saucers. Children who attend should be dressed up, either in costume or their best clothes, and they must bring their own cups and saucers. Check the library website, library.georgetown.org, after February 22 for full details about spring break activities, or come to the library to pick up printed information. The Georgetown City Reporter is a publication of the City of GeorgetownPublic Communications Department, P.O. Box 409, Georgetown, Texas, 78627. For questions or comments, contact KeithHutchinson, public communications director at (512) 930-3690, or by email at khutchinson@georgetowntx.org. March Events Pf l u g e r v i l l e : 60 . 9 Le a n d e r : 60 . 0 4 2 Ce d a r Pa r k : 48 . 9 Au s t i n : 42 . 0 9 Ro u n d Ro c k : 39 . 6 6 1 Ge o r g e t o w n : 35 . 6 2 2 Property Taxes 2010 City Tax Rates (Rates in cents per $100 valuation) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 100 90