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Comedian John Mulaney does a great bit about
crime fighting in the 1930s and how easy it was to literally get away with murder; Detective, there’s a pool of the killer’s blood over there! —Hmmm, gross. Mop it up! Flash forward nearly a century, through fingerprints, wiretaps, DNA and satellite surveillance, to where criminals have to work pretty hard not to be found. Today, police get a partial photo of a license plate from a flying bluetooth camera and in a few hours they know the driver’s name, previous three addresses and credit score. But, as was the case in July with the Georgetown Police Department, technology is just another tool in the arsenal that hard-working cops use to be
Georgetown PD Deployment Team at joint Safety Fair.
more effective and safer. Good police work still incorporates old-fashioned footwork, creative knowhow and instinct. In July 2017, a Georgetown man reported he had been robbed while attempting to purchase a car from an online listing. The victim took a test drive and came back with cash for the purchase. Three “seller” suspects assaulted him and took his cash and cell phone at gunpoint. The case was assigned to the Criminal Investigative Division and was handed over to Officer André Mason and the Deployment Team. The result was a successful, incident-free arrest of three people with warrants in two states.
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Town & Country agencies work well together and through a lot of shared experiences we have created a level of trust. That kind of collaboration ensures our actions are legitimate and our results are prosecutable. We are diligent, when we plan an operation, to make sure other agencies are read in and they back us up, no questions.”
a warrant, found evidence of other crimes committed and some in the planning stage. “Social media is a double-edge sword for criminals,” Mason says. “Some can’t help but Google their crimes to see if people are catching up to them. Intuition and study tells us where they are likely to be. In time and with manpower, we find them on the street. Now we have an incident and cause to investigate and get warrants. At that point, most criminals have left a very nice trail of digital breadcrumbs to find out everything we need to know. Catching these people when we did prevented more crimes.” This was the case in July and is a good example of the intelligent resources we have here in
Georgetown. Captain Evelyn McLean agrees, “We are able to do many things given the resources we have and thinking outside the box is standard procedure around here. There is always a potential for us to do more. The police department has not grown as quickly as the population of Georgetown and we would love to be able to drill down to smaller crimes to prevent the big ones. This case was interesting and we used a little creativity and a lot of police work but at the end of the day, there is always another case waiting. It’s what we do.” Our November issue will feature more on GPD and Captain McLean’s innovative initiatives on crime prevention in Georgetown.
CD RATES standard investigation, warrants and some pretty dramatic SWAT hardware. “We watched [the app] they were using to lure their victims. Using [online technology] and [human intervention], we knew they were operating between Austin and Killeen so we set up a sting in a likely location.” Mason says the current environment of agency cooperation was a great help as well. “I am in contact with the Williamson County District Attorney. Our
Officers engaged in a bit of online psychology play to set up the operation. When the suspects arrived in the area, the team knew the make of the car but also observed behavior by the driver that indicated they had the right vehicle. Georgetown SWAT and Austin Metro Tactical Unit converged on the car with automatic weapons and, not surprisingly, everyone went quietly. Officers found weapons and stolen merchandise in the car and later, with
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Robert Hall holds his new vehicle title with L-R Square Cow owners Wayne and Wade Lombard and Robert Mills
Boys to Men of God (BTMOG), one of Williamson County’s most encouraging community organizations received a tremendous boost Sept 18 from Square Cow Moovers. BTMOG & Daughters of the King provides mentorship, activities and fellowship for boys and girls age 4-13 in father-absent homes. They also provide support, in the form of clothing, gas cards and other donations to single moms in the program. At one serendipitous meeting, BTMOG founder Robert Hall mentioned to Square Cow owners that fundraising efforts this year were directed toward purchasing a passenger van or bus 6
to be able to take the children on field trips or participate in community activities. Coincidentally, Square Cow owners Wayne and Wade Lombard and Derek Mills had been searching for just the right church or group to donate their 23-passenger coach. Wayne explained, “I have 13 grandchildren and there are 21 people in the family, so we purchased this bus so we could all go on trips together. Now, some of the grandkids are older and taking their own cars, so we wanted to give this away. We’ve followed Robert’s work and it was just divine intervention that brought us together again at the right time.”
Wade adds, “We really have a heart for kids. The Bible talks BTMOG kids on their first field trip together about ministerin the same vehicle. ing to widows just nine years. They are now in and orphans, and this group 12 locations in five states and helps both.” planning for two more by Spring Hall was moved to tears and 2018. They stay involved in all of prayed over his friends and their the communities and churches gift. “I was just hoping to purin their various metroplexes and chase a little yellow school bus are one of the major sponsors or something. We’re happy for anything, but this is too much for for BTMOG’s annual fundraising event December 5. Sponsorships words.” are still available for their benefit And the giving continues to concert featuring country music come back. Square Cow has star Austin Allsup. been wildly successful and Visit BoysToMenOfGod.com grown from two to 60 trucks in for info.
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4-H Offers Technology Mentoring for Seniors
Payton Holcomb works out some settings on Gen. Bob Halverson’s Mac.
Wouldn’t it be great to know just what is so special about Instagram? Or learn how to join the wi-fi network in your favorite spots? Now you can visit the Georgetown Library for Wired Wednesday and learn from the experts; teenagers. The Williamson County 4-H Mentor Up program brings teens and seniors together to build relationships and keep grown-ups connected to the web, their families and friends through technology. The 4-H mentors hold classes at the library Wednesdays at 3:30pm, and visit facilities across Georgetown to bridge the gap between generations. Seniors can bring their favorite devices and get help understanding the ins and outs of their tablets, phones and laptops. As part of their training, the student “teachers”
sometimes tape their fingers together and wear special covered glasses to simulate and adapt their teaching to the physical challenges of their elder counterparts. Payton Holcomb is a junior at Meridian School and last week worked with General Bob Halverson. Holcomb has been in 4-H for nine years and a mentor for five. “This is something we know,” she says. “We use it on a daily basis, so it is very intuitive to us but not necessarily natural for others. We’re using our familiarity and skills to help students solve problems to make their daily tasks easier and better. And we are also helping ourselves by learning to communicate, share stories and experiences, and even learning how to be good teachers.” Rachel Fowler (12th) and Bobbi Sigala worked
on phone apps and social media connections. “I get great information and I feel like I’m very slow at this so I come as often as I can.” Gen. Halverson brought his laptop for some tech support. “In my age, 4-H was about kids working with animals. Now they do so much more and have brought this great program into the modern age. Payton is very patient and I’m glad we have the opportunity to work with young people to figure these things out. We really need to get the word out that this is a great resource.” Visit Williamson.Agrilife.org/4-H for information about their programs or to donate to continued operations.
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Veteran’s Day: Field of Honor
The Rotary Club of Georgetown is hosting the first annual Field of Honor in Central Texas in cooperation with the City of Georgetown and with support from Don Hewlett Chevrolet and Sport Clips. This week-long event will pay tribute to veterans, active and reserve military members and first responders from November 5-12. Rotary is selling full-sized U.S. flags in advance of these events to create an emotional and stunning display of at least 1500, which will be posted in San Gabriel Park at the activity field. Flags are available for purchase at GeorgetownTXFieldOfHonor.org for $40 and each may pay tribute to a veteran, military member, first responder or a personal hero. For an additional $7, your flag will be mailed to you after Veterans Day.
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Proceeds from the Field of Honor will benefit community projects, scholarships, handicap ramps, school leadership programs as well as those wounded or fallen in the line of duty or their families. Rotary hopes this will be the start of an annual tradition and is licensed in Central Texas through the Colonial Flag Foundation. Other events for the week include opening ceremony (Nov. 5), chalk walk, Boy Scout flag retirement ceremony (Nov. 8), patriotic concert (Nov. 9), USMC birthday event (Nov. 10), Patriot’s Ball at the Sheraton (Nov. 10) and closing ceremonies Nov. 12. A full schedule is available at GeorgetownTXFieldOfHonor.org. Flags will be available for purchase onsite throughout the week.
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LIFE AND LEGACY with Dennis Tardan In 1979 Dennis interviewed Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other iconic cartoon characters.
Dennis Tardan is Texas’ answer to the most interesting man in the world. His career in entertainment began when he was on his way to law school. In a moment of epiphany, he instead walked into the journalism school and said, “I don’t want to be a lawyer, sign me up.” Turns out, journalism was his perfect lane, and within a few short years he was on track to be the next Phil Donahue. What followed was a remarkable career that bridges entertainment, comedy and corporate coaching and, at 69, has figured out what he wants to do in life (again). His latest adventure combines his gifts and experience to create “Life & Legacy” videos; capturing the lives and times of the people of Georgetown and Sun City. “Georgetown is such a melting pot,” he says. “From founding families to politicians and all the people who made Williamson County what it is, not to mention all the milestones and careers people had before they came here. I can’t wait to experience the diversity of the places and times we’ve come from, what these folks have brought with them and, particularly, to tell the story of humans living during the second half of the 20th century and the first half of the 21st.” Tardan believes great history
“I want to hear the stories; understand the courage it took to get up and go through the circumstances and conditions in people’s lives and how they were transformed by them. I get an amazing sense of history in the blending of micro-slices of real life over time.” Dennis at a recent interview in Sun City
comes from the way life is lived in a time and place, to a degree, outside of the history books. “Wouldn’t you love to know what it was like for your grandmother on a typical day? That is what I want to capture and share with generations to come. For example, I want you to tell me when and where you were 18 years old, and consider how fascinating that will be to your great-great grandson.” Dennis has been training and interviewing people professionally since the mid-1970s; sports legends to statesmen and industrialists to Hollywood royalty, so he is expert on context and transformative experiences. He is genu-
inely curious and interested in people and their lives, so this new venture is the perfect marriage of personality and passion. “I want to hear the stories; understand the courage it took to get up and go through the circumstances and conditions in people’s lives and how they were transformed by them. I get an amazing sense of history in the blending of micro-slices of real life over time.” Tardan is available daily for visits and interviews. For about $750, his creative process includes getting to know his subjects—creating a canvas—then capturing that essence through interviews. He condenses footage into a
30-minute legacy video that will be a wonderful gift for family and generations to come. Interviews are done with broadcast-quality camera, lighting, and audio and the output is digitally mastered for preservation and sharing. “The magnitude and longevity of this gift is why I want to do it. This is my talent. And I have no idea when my own expiration date is—few do—so I will go forth and leave these interviews for future generations to view and learn from.” Still time before the holidays. To set up your legacy interview, contact Dennis at 713-344-0647 or visit DennisTardan.com.
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For the second time in two years, Tommy Mullins won the top prize in the Sun City Men’s Golf Association Club Championship. Mullins shot 71, 79 and 69 over three days of sunshine and cooler temperatures at the Legacy Hills and Cowan Creek Golf courses. Ron Eddy won the 9 Hole Division. The 2017 Club Championship was sponsored by Sun City Realtor, Lon Russell and had 145 players in the 9 and 18 Hole competitions. The 54-hole stroke play competition began in 1997 and the 9 Hole group was added in 2004. The club champion, the club’s most coveted annual honor, is awarded to the 18 Hole winner that, to date, shows several multiple awardees; Don Grider is in the lead with five championships. The MGA has more than 600 members, has regular play every Wednesday and five major competitions. Coming up in October is the MGA Member/ Guest tournament and the BFS Fall Member/Member tournament. Membership is open to any men who live in Sun City who have or are working on a handicap. All levels of experience are welcome and players are matched by ability. Plus, you have a guaranteed tee time every Wednesday. Contact MGA President Jeff Morgan (512-591-7050) for information or registration.
Top: Tournament Chair Rick Phillips, 9 Hole Division winner Ron Eddy, Sponsor Lon Russell, Club Champion Tommy Mullins, MGA President Jeff Morgan. Bottom: Tournament sponsor Lon Russell congratulates Club Champion, Tommy Mullins.
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NICE THREADS City Insider has one review for Threads boutique downtown; go there. Now. Shop. This one-of-a-kind store is open six days a week and offers things lovely and wonderful for every generation, taste, and special event. Owner Carol Drolette is a Texas native with a love of all things vintage. She was thrilled two years ago when the building on MLK opened up and she was able to bring her specialties to Georgetown. Originally intended to be student housing, the shop has the look and feel of a real home and she has arranged her wares appropriately for each room; kitchen, bedroom, dressing room, and living area. The consignment shop allows customers to acquire expensive items at affordable prices, and anything that doesn’t sell is offered back to the owner or donated to local charities. Threads is also launching a new phase. As of October 1, the living space behind the store opened as a “Home Away” vacation rental to allow visitors and tourists to enjoy a shopping and dining experience in the heart of Georgetown. “It has its own entrance,” C
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San Gabriel Presbyterian Church received, quite literally, a tru in Georgetown will stop in for a visit before Halloween. They the public. More than 1500 visitors enjoyed games, tractor r Church elder Phil Lacey says, “The pumpkin patch and Family Day is our anchor event for community outreach and we build our visibility on it. It is an opportunity to meet the greater Georgetown community. It is free and we’re right here in town. We love to show folks who we are, and if they decide to come back on a Sunday, we are thrilled to have them.” Pumpkins are managed through Pumpkin Patch Fundraisers and are grown on the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, Texas. “It is close to home and we love to support their business. The money we raise pays
the Navajo nation, and profit is split between local Scout programs and our children and youth ministries.” He adds that nothing goes to waste. The church has events for every age group throughout October; kids’ story time in the patch to batting practice for teens toward the end of the month. Pumpkins that grow soft during the sale are moved offsite for local deer to enjoy, and anything left over in November is given to local farmers to feed livestock. Lacey adds, “The pumpkin patch is very family oriented and we have many families with kids. Being so
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uckload of pumpkins October 6 and they are hoping everyone y also celebrated Columbus Day with a family fun day open to rides, face painting, photos, and plenty of food. close to Sun City we enjoy seeing congregants bring their grandchildren to services as well. We have such a friendly group and our people are outgoing. It is our hope that as Georgetown continues to grow, we will welcome young families looking for a great church for fellowship and service.” Pumpkin organizer Virginia Lazenby invites everyone to stop at the sales tent every day from 10am7pm and after church on Sundays. “Pumpkins are great for holiday décor, tabletops, porches, and they are extremely good for your health. Forget about the canned stuff with
extra sugars or syrup; just pop them in the oven and cook them whole. If you don’t cut them, they stay fresh for eating for about two months.” Lacey adds, “We are eager to be a community partner. You don’t just open your doors Sunday morning and have people walk in. We invite folks to come and enjoy a great day and a good experience, and when they look for a church or have a spiritual need, they remember where they felt welcome.” Visit San Gabriel Presbyterian at SGPCGeorgetown.org for service and ministry information.
We know people lose their minds when Starbucks brings out the pumpkin spice lattes but did you know pumpkin has a positive effect on blood pressure; is low-calorie, high-fiber and full of vitamins? Its antioxidants may prevent degenerative damage to the eyes and you can use pumpkin puree as a replacement for butter or oil in recipes. T hey are high in vitamin C for an immunity boost, and their plant-based iron is said to promote fertility. Make a quick treat of pumpkin chocolate yogurt by combining Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin, honey, cinnamon, and cocoa powder.
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Pumpkin Patch Fundraisers have been handshakepartnering to share pumpkin proceeds since 1974. Owner Richard Hamby says, “We trust organizations to be diligent selling their pumpkins and honest in reporting. In return, we cover all costs of growing, harvesting and shipping. While it is unusual in the business world, this relationship of trust has been very effective through the years.” The Hambys grow two square miles of pumpkins and employ more than 700 Native Americans during the harvest months. Their operations have had a positive impact in an area with high unemployment. They grow 25 types of pumpkins in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. In addition to a healthy and dry environment, they use eco-friendly practices and technology to optimize growth and vitality of their crops and ensure a beautiful seasonal scene at every local patch.
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From top: Knox (1-1/2) and mom Stephanie, mom Jennifer Ricci and Audrey (4), Myles (4); Brayden (6) and mom Victoria Maggs ready for their hayride. • Paint with a Twist Bree McCleskey shared her artistic talents with pumpkin painters Carla (9), Dylan (6), Lexie (3) and Sophia (4). • Michael Neher from Camp Peniel in Marble Falls shows Taleb (9) the finer points of archery
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CEO Hugh Brown prepares for the balloon release at the 2016 event.
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is holding its annual balloon release October 20 at 10am. Survivors, family members and supporters are encouraged to attend this public event to celebrate survivors and honor women who have lost their battle. The event includes health care speakers and a survivor testimony about the significance of this important month of awareness. Balloons are available for purchase through Oct 19 for $1. Proceeds from balloon sales will benefit the Breast Cancer Resource Center. The release will be followed by a reception with light refreshments. St. David’s Georgetown Hospital 2000 Scenic Drive, Georgetown.
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The Georgetown Sheraton hosted USO Fort Hood/Killeen September 16th to celebrate their 76th anniversary and raise money to help the military service organization give back to military men and women who serve in Central Texas. Keynote speaker and retired Navy Captain Dave Carey amazed and inspired the capacity crowd, recalling his 5-1/2 years as a Vietnam POW. Despite the gravity of his experience, he told it with humor and enlightenment; a superlative example of the human spirit. The event easily exceeded their goal to raise $100,000, which will enable the USO to continue existing programs this year. Center Director Isabel Hubbard says “Most people recognize us in airports but the generosity of our Texas neighbors enables us to develop relationships with the families at home as well.” Visit FortHood.uso.org for information or to donate.
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The Locker is well known for providing basic needs and milestone support for students all over Georgetown and has been growing steadily throughout the state. September 19, The Locker at East View High School stepped up their game and organized an event to provide more than 200 back-to-school haircuts for kids of all ages. EVHS President Avery Vita and 25 Locker members reached out to the community and enlisted ten local stylists and barbers who were willing to provide services, completely free of charge for the four-hour event.
Also thanks to Schlotzsky’s in Georgetown for providing dinner. The group ended up working nearly six hours, “We didn’t quit until that last person got out of
the chair,” said founder Karen Crosby. The crew’s first customers were a majority of the Patriots football team and teacher Christina Kramer brought her daughter Lucy for a trim. “One of my senior students was so excited to be here because he›s been cutting his own hair for the past four or five years and, like many other kids, was happy to get something professional.” Crosby says, “This is where we shine; thinking of the things people may not realize is a need but it›s all about joyful giving and dignity for the kids we love so much.” The Locker is even reaching beyond our city; visit TheLocker.org to help them with their efforts to support students in Houston and Rockport.
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2017 Award Recipients: (L to R) Regina Wharton, Spirit of the Chamber; Tommy Sladecek with Eagle Bank, Business of the Year; Troy Bradshaw with Jarrell Town Center, Ltd., First Impression; Dr. Bill Chapman, Volunteer of the Year; and Spring Alexander with LeSabre Lar’s Custom Shop, Emerging Business of the Year.
The Jarrell Chamber of Commerce hosted 100 guests at their 3rd Annual Awards Banquet – La Dolce Vita – on October 5 at The Vineyard at Florence. “The banquet is our biggest, most anticipated event of the year,” said 2017 Banquet CoChair Katie Lewis. “It’s a lighthearted, fun evening when we gather our membership to celebrate the past year’s achievements, and present awards to outstanding businesses and organizations in the community.” Guests bid on raffle items, including a fire pit and trailer hitch designed and built by
Jarrell High School’s FFA – Ag Mechanics students. In addition, one-of-a-kind table decorations were created by Jarrell High School’s FFA Floral Design class. “One of the things that is unique to the Jarrell Chamber Banquet is that we work with teachers at Jarrell High School to involve our students in this event,” said Dr. Bill Chapman, Jarrell I.S.D. Superintendent and 2017 Chamber Chair. “This embodies Jarrell’s sense of community spirit and community involvement, both of which we want our students to experience and continue.”
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Lou Curatolo (in blue) and Jeff Boyd “gunning for justice” in the Clay Shoot Flurry
The Williamson County Child Advocacy Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and recently built on the success of their inaugural Sporting Clay Shoot to raise more than $50,000 for programs and operations. With the support of presenting sponsor Sport Clips and many other local businesses, more than 60 shooters took aim, enjoyed food, raffles, auctions and awards to help provide services and healing to abused children in the Williamson County community. Executive Director Monica Benoit-Beatty says, WCCAC Board President Marlene McMichael “We are excited to have community support to help our investigations of abused children. It’s a way for the community to come together in one place and I am confident that all of our participants will leave her much better educated on the services and benefits of the work that we do.” The WCCAC is a non-profit organization where investigative agencies collaborate to put a child victim’s best interests first. They provide a safe place to report child abuse, reduce the emotional trauma for children and family and provide resources and professional services to help in the recovery process.
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The Sun City Republican Club had a visit from some very prominent politisun city cians at their monthly republican club meeting October 8. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Samuel Adams took a break from their duties at Vacation Liberty School at 1st Baptist Church of Weir. They were joined by keynote speaker TX Representative Terry Wilson who talked about unity in the party and plenty of things we can all look forward to in technology, national defense and recognizing the courage of the next generation as only a military leader can.
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The Williamson County Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) held their 5th annual fundraising luncheon October 5 at Main Street Baptist Church. Community leaders, sports enthusiasts and athletes of all generations convened to raise money for operations and programs for the next year. President Gary Smith says funds will be used for student ministries, camp scholarships and staff support. Youth in FCA attend summer and leadership camps as well. The mission of FCA is to present to coaches and athletes, and those they influence, the challenge and adventure of a relationship with Christ and serving Him in fellowship with the church. Visit them on Facebook at WilliamsonCountyFCA
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Even if you are not ready to be a member, you are encouraged to worship with us! We will be honored to be of service to you. We will provide a place in our church fellowship for temporary residents (and others) and a transitional step for those who need more time to review Baptist beliefs.
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MAYOR’S U P DAT E new sun city elevated water tank project Later this year, the City of Georgetown will begin construction on a new elevated water storage tank, commonly known as a water tower, in Sun City. The new 2-million gallon water tank will be built next to the existing tank adjacent to Sun City Boulevard about 500 feet north of Texas Drive. Construction should begin in November. The existing 400,000 gallon tank was built in 1995 when Sun City was expected to contain 6,500 homes. BY MAYOR However, Sun City is now DALE ROSS expected to have more than 10,500 homes at final build-out. A larger tank is needed to support the demand from the homes in Sun City and the surrounding area. The new tank will help regulate and maintain a more consistent water pressure throughout most of Sun City as a result of less fluctuation in the tank’s water level. The new storage tank will be very similar in design and appearance to the elevated water tank that was recently constructed on D.B. Woods Road at Cedar Breaks Road. It will have a capacity of 2 million gallons and be the same height as the existing tank, which is 165 feet tall. The pedestal section of the tank will be made of steel-reinforced concrete and the bowl section will be fabricated from steel. The new water tank will cost $3.2 million, funded by water utility revenues. Construction is expected to take up to 400 days. The new elevated water storage tank was designed by Dunham Engineering and will be constructed by CB&I. The contract to construct the tank was a competitive bid and was approved by the City Council on Sept. 26. CB&I has constructed more than 400 similar tanks and a
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total of more than 25,000 elevated water tanks in the company’s 123-year history. The existing tank will remain in service until the new tank is completed. At that time, the existing steel tank will be removed in sections and lowered to the ground. Construction on the new tank is expected to start in November and be completed by early 2019. Construction hours will be limited to Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a few times during the construction process when hours will extend beyond those times, such as during the concrete pouring process for the pedestal. During the construction process, the City will communicate about key milestones and updates via the Sun City Communicator, City newsletters, and social media. Added water storage capacity with the new Sun City elevated storage tank is only one element of the City’s strategy to address our population growth, water demand, and water supply. Water use projections indicate that additional treatment capacity will be needed to address future demands. Georgetown Utility Systems will begin design work in 2018 for a new 12 million gallon capacity water treatment plant on the south side of Lake Georgetown. The new plant will include a new intake structure. Construction of the plant in the water utility’s capital improvement plan is projected to occur
in 2020 – 2021. Another key element of the City’s water utility strategy is to encourage wise water use. The City asks residents to water their lawns no more than two days each week and has been promoting this idea with a #PickTwo campaign in print ads and in social media. Landscape irrigation is permitted for odd-numbered street addresses on Tuesday, Thursday and/or Saturday and for even-numbered street addresses on Wednesday, Friday, and/or Sunday. Residents are encouraged to #PickTwo of these days and set irrigation controllers to run on those two days. Another way that the City is encouraging wise water use and conservation is through the irrigation controller rebate program. Residents with an in-ground irrigation system may apply for a $75 rebate to have a licensed irrigator inspect the system, properly set the controller, and teach you how to maintain the proper settings in the future. Learn more about the irrigation controller rebate program and download the rebate form at gus.georgetown.org/ water/rebate. Keep up with the latest news from the City about water conservation and water utility projects at georgetown.org where you will find links to all the City’s social media sites in the footer section on any page. You’ll also find a link to sign up for Georgetown Weekly, an email newsletter with City news and events.
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how to search for forgotten 401(k) money by jim miller
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I find an old 401(k) that I think I contributed money to at a former employer? Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, If you think you may have lost track of a 401(k) retirement account, you aren’t alone. As Americans jump from job to job, many leave scraps of their company sponsored 401(k) plans behind, believing they’ll deal with it later, but never do. To help you look for an old 401(k), here are some suggestions along with some
Contact Employer The first way to find a previous 401(k) account is to contact your old employer’s human resources department. Ask them to check their plan records to see if you ever participated in their 401(k) plan, and if so, how much it’s worth. You’ll need to provide them your Social Security number and the dates you worked for them. They should be able to either get you the forms necessary to roll over your retirement money to a different 401(k) or to an IRA, or to give you contact information for any outside financial institution overseeing the plan on your employer’s behalf. By following the appropriate instructions you get, you’ll be able to move your retirement money where you want. If you don’t have contact information for your old employer, check your old records to see if you kept an old 401(k) statement. Statements will typically have the information you need to get in contact with either your employer or a plan administrator. If you need help tracking down your former employer because it
may have moved, changed owners or merged with another firm, free help is available from sources like the Labor Department (AskEBSA. dol.gov, 866-444-3272) and the Pension Rights Center and Pension Action Center (PensionRights.org/ find-help). These services can tap into public databases that list incorporations and bankruptcies and may be able to help you dig up a plan’s most recently filed Form 5500, the annual report that must be filed with the IRS, PBGC and the Labor Department. This form contains the plan’s contact information and the employer’s identification number, which can be used to locate any plan that inherited the assets in a merger, acquisition or sale. You can also find recently filed 5500s yourself at websites like FreeERISA.com. Search Tools Finding a lost 401(k) account can be trickier if it’s worth less than $5,000, because your former employer can transfer the money to a default individual retirement account without consent. Your cash may go into an interest-bearing, federally insured bank account or
Jim Miller is the creator of Savvy Senior, a syndicated information column for older Americans and their families published in more than 400 newspapers and magazines nationwide. Jim is also a regular contributor on NBC’s “Today” show and KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, and is the author of The Savvy Senior, The Ultimate Guide to Health, Family and Finances for Senior Citizens, (Hyperion). In addition, he has made multiple appearances on CNBC, CNN, Retirement Living Television and national public television.
to your state’s unclaimed property fund. To search for a lost plan, use the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits at UnclaimedRetirementBenefits.com. This website matches former employers with past employees who have unclaimed retirement funds. This is a secure and free service, but you’ll need to provide your Social Security number to search. It can also be challenging to track down a lost 401(k) account if your former employer goes bankrupt and abandons the plan. In this case, use the U.S. Department of Labor’s Abandoned Plan Database at AskEBSA.dol.gov/abandonedplansearch. Starting in 2018, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC.gov) will start accepting transfers of missing participants’ accounts from terminating 401(k) plans. When the participants are found, it will pay them that money plus interest. The agency also plans to launch a registry of terminated 401(k) plans that sent money elsewhere, so missing participants can more easily find their accounts. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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Ceramic | Carpet | Laminate | Wood
512.930.3811
900 North Austin Avenue
Suite 113
Georgetown 31
Pokey's Current Listings Property Address
Floor Plan
Appr. S/F
121 Verbena DR 103 Monument Hill TRL 157 Dan Moody TRL 133 Trail Rider WAY 134 Huntsville CV 114 Yukon TER 105 Great Frontier DR 210 Yukon TER 101 Copperas Creek CV 103 Farm Hill DR 106 Bonham LP 102 Lost Peak PATH 105 Yucca CV 109 Lariat DR 412 Palmetto DR 116 Yukon TER 201 San Antonio RD 615 Breezeway LN 127 Fox Home LN 410 Pipe Creek LN
Angelina Gray Myst Medina Medina Pine Spring Cambridge Dickinson Monroe Surrey Crest Magnolia Magnolia Vernon Hill Trinity Trinity DeVaca Lexington Devaca LaSalle Cortez Morningside Lane
1,310 1,388 1,422 1,422 1,467 1,571 1,654 1,712 1,712 1,755 1,755 1,889 1,915 1,928 1,994 2,007 2,008 2,254 2,374 2,581
(pending sale) (pending sale) (pending sale) (pending contingency) (pending sale)
(pending sale)
GC = Golf Course, HC = Hill Country, GB = Green Belt, P = Privacy
Lot Type GC, GB
GB GB GB, P GB GB, HC GB, P P GB, HC GB, HC GB, HC GB, HC GB, HC
List Price $234,950 $239,950 $234,950 $229,950 $254,900 $284,950 $268,950 $269,950 $297,950 $258,950 $252,950 $324,500 $289,500 $289,250 $369,900 $316,000 $319,500 $399,000 $415,900 $439,000