TOWN & COUNTRY
Central Texas Philharmonic Celebrates Movie Classics
by Ann Marie Kennon
The mission of the
Central Texas Philharmonic is to provide accessible and varied quality musical and educational experiences focused on enriching the quality of life in Central Texas. On February 24, they did that and more at a very special concert at the Klett Center. Even if you don’t understand classical music or think it’s not your style of entertainment, the clever directors and musicians filled the house with the music of American composer John Williams and filled the seats
to hear it. Unless you have been living in a cave for the past few decades, you already know his music. From the moment the show opened, just the first four notes of the theme to Indiana Jones—I’ll pause while your memory does this... Bum-ba-dumbuuuuuum..... bum-badaaaaaa... —and now you’re seeing Harrison Ford running frantically toward the plane with his little gold statue in hand... This year is the inaugural season of the Central Texas Philharmonic, having been reorganized from a
previous iteration as the Williamson County. President Charlotte Barbini opened the event, "In past programs, there was traditional classic music by composers who lived hundreds of years ago; whom we only know by name and history. Today we will hear classical music of our generation, starting with Indiana Jones...we will visit the train station at Hogwarts, and end with the Jedis of Star Wars. All led by a highly acclaimed conductor who lives and conducts internationally, Juan Carlos Lomonaco." Janice Brown and
Tom Giallonardo are regular attendees and they highly encourage all to attend the next concert in April; "If you like John Williams, you will be amazed at the Beethoven performance. Beethoven’s 9th is the most amazing thing when you get to hear it performed live on the stage." Their next performance is Beethoven’s 9th Symphony “Ode To Joy” at the Klett Center for Performing Arts at 4pm, April 19. Tickets are available at CentralTexasPhilharmonic. com/
Education
In addition to their performances, the Philharmonic provides education opportunities for more than 5,000 children across Williamson County. Barbini says, "Children are very enthusiastic, even conducting in their seats, standing in the aisles and dancing. We are very proud of our music education and impact we have every year in Central Texas." Pictured: Concertmaster Jeff Elliott
Soiree for Kids The Soirée is an annual gala in Georgetown that celebrates children and those who have committed their time and their talent to helping them. The 2020 event had a mardi gras theme, and even King Chet Garner as the evening's emcee. The 2020 event was the fourth year for guests and sponsors to put on their best and shiniest clothes and give back in a fancy way. The Soirée is the brainchild of Karen Wilson and Georgetown Project Executive Director Lesli Janca, who wanted to create a fun and collaborative fundraising event that would enable non-profits to work together while focusing on kids. Lesli said, “This year The Georgetown Project is teaming up with the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center (WCCAC), and Court Appointed Child Advocates (CASA). These three groups are a great fit with regard to mission; it is all about kids, working with under-served groups, and other youth-related social issues.” More information about the event and its beneficiaries at SoireeWilcoTX.org.
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MAYOR'S UPDATE • BY DALE ROSS
2020 Census: Shape Your Future by Dale Ross
This month you should
receive a mailing from the U.S. Census Bureau in your mailbox. I hope someone from every household in Georgetown will answer your census survey because a complete count of our residents benefits all of us. Since the census count of our population affects so much that happens locally, including federal funding and political representation, the City of Georgetown is partnering with the Census Bureau to encourage our residents to participate in the decennial count. We formed the Georgetown
Complete Count Committee, including staff from the City, Georgetown ISD, and a number of local nonprofits, to help spread the word about the 2020 Census. We want to make sure all residents know why the census is important.
The census matters here
Census data are used to adjust electoral districts at all levels of government. An accurate count ensures you have a voice in how decisions are made. In addition, everyone who is counted represents $1,500 in funding for new highways, special education grants, schools lunches,
hospitals, children’s health insurance, community development block grants, housing loans, and more than 100 programs. Respond online, phone, or mail: The 2020 Census is the first time you will have the option to respond online. The mailer you receive will have instructions for how to respond online. You also may respond by phone using a toll-free number included in the mailer. If the Census does not receive a response online or by phone from your household, then a survey will be mailed to you or a census-taker will come to your door.
Required by the Constitution
Everyone living in the U.S. is required by law to be counted in the 2020 Census. The Constitution mandates a count of the population once every 10 years.
Ten questions
The census questionnaire includes ten simple questions like the name, age, race, and sex, of people who live in your home on April 1. Other questions include whether you rent or own your home and a phone number in case the Census has any questions about your responses.
What the Census won’t ask
The Census will not ask
you for your social security number, money or donations, credit card numbers, or citizenship status. If you suspect fraud from a mailer or phone call or someone at your door, call (800) 9238282 to speak with a local Census Bureau representative.
Answers are confidential
Your personal information is confidential and cannot be shared with anyone, including any government agencies or law enforcement. Your responses on the census cannot be used against you by any government agency or court. The Census uses responses to produce statistics with no identifiable information about you, your home, or
your business. Information about individuals is protected by law for 72 years.
Responses are secure
Census responses are safe. Data encryption and two forms of authentication are used for ensure the security of responses. We all benefit when everyone who lives here is counted in the census. The census population count is the basis for our representation at the Legislature and in Congress as well as billions of dollars in federal funding. Let’s make sure everyone gets counted in the 2020 Census. Help to shape your future. You can learn more about the 2020 Census at 2020census.gov.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
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* The Procrastinators' Club of America newsletter is called Last Month's Newsletter. * Your navel contains thousands of bacteria that form an ecosystem the size of an entire rainforest. * At any given time, 0.7% of the world is drunk. (No telling what that number is on St. Patrick's Day)
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* The men's formal attire known as the tuxedo takes its name from the Tuxedo Park Club in New York, where the clothing first became popular. The word itself is derived from the Algonquian word for wolf. * Ever notice how the taste of artificial banana flavoring and artificial banana-flavored products doesn't greatly resemble the real thing? That's because it's based on a type of banana that was wiped out by a plague in the 1950s. * Just like fingerprints, no two tongue prints are alike. * There are more possible iterations of a chess match than there are atoms in the known universe. Thought for the Day: "Lord, when we are wrong, make us willing to change, and when we are right, make us easy to live with." -- Peter Marshall © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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NEWS FOR PAWS & CLAWS AND SNOUTS & HOOVES
Coronavirus and Rabies Dr. Nathan Carlton, DVM
I was in an exam room finishing up with a terrified little chihuahua when I heard the news playing in our waiting room. The anchor informed listeners that there is another case of coronavirus in the U.S. I went into my next room and, after our initial introductions, my client asked me, “What do you get after you have the coronavirus?” I thought about it a minute, then I replied, “Lyme disease?” We laughed at our wit for a couple minutes then went on to look at his dog, a big male German Shepherd, appropriately named Lucifer. “Luci” did not find the joke very funny. It feels like all we are hearing about lately is the coronavirus. What is a coronavirus? Viruses, in general, are microscopic
organisms that highjack a cell’s machinery and use it to replicate. The results can make a person, or animal, feel pretty terrible. Viruses can be species specific, or they can cross species as was the case for COVID-19, the new coronavirus. Coronaviruses are very common, in fact if you have had a cold in your life the cause may have been a coronavirus. This family of viruses are found in animals as well. The canine coronavirus can cause severe intestinal disease in dogs and, in cats, a coronavirus can cause a life-ending condition known is Feline Infectious Peritonitis, or FIP. Medical providers and veterinarians can support patients by treating the symptoms; however, there are no treatments for these viruses. With all the attention being given to COVID-19, I worry people are forgetting about common contagious diseases that are here in our community. One being, the preventable, dangerous and common zoonotic virus— Rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that kills 100 percent of people infected who do not receive their post-exposure prophylaxis in time. Jarrell police officers have responded to skunks out in daylight acting erratically. Skunks are nocturnal; a skunk mulling around in
daylight is strongly suggestive of a rabid animal. Make sure you keep your dog, cat, or horse vaccinated. In 2018 Williamson County was the sixth most rabid county in the whole state! There were 315 positive cases that year, which is a lot, but nothing compared with Harris County, which had a whopping 1,494 cases! Prevention is key to protecting against all viruses. Prevention for COVID-19 and other strains of coronavirus consist of: avoiding close contact with people who are sick, staying home when you are sick, covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, cleaning frequently-touched surfaces and objects daily, and washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Prevention for rabies and other animal viruses consist of: vaccination, vaccination, vaccination. It is not expensive, it can save your pet’s life, and protect yours.
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Bright Futures Here Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgetown serve more than 170 kids every day, and even more in the summer. With partnerships with business, education, and leadership, they create a place for opportunities for every child. Their annual gala emphasized that it is not just after-school sports; it is mentoring, scholarship, friendship; and job, social, and life skills, and much more. Jamycus Brown (below with Director Kelly St. Julien) was honored as the 2020 Youth of the Year and emceed the event at the Georgetown Community Center. "We know we wouldn't have the experiences and skills we have without the Club. It has been a vital part of my life, and all the growth and memories will stay with me; I wouldn't trade my time and friends there."
Gibson Honored for 20 Years Service Georgetown and Sun City Rotary honored Louis Gibson on his 92nd birthday at the Estrella last month. The occasion included mardi gras beads, King cake, and friends and family who traveled from all over Texas and as far as Louisiana. He enjoyed lunch with 75 friends and family (pictured) and received a certificate of appreciation for his engagement in and support for many organizations during his 20 years in Georgetown. Gibson moved to Sun City in 2000 and, since then, has been a member of, President, or officer for the Sun City Theater, GIVE, COPS of Sun City, Shriners of Sun City, the Georgetown Alzheimer's
Project, Rotary, Faith in Action, the Palace Theater, the Worship Place Board of Trustees, and the Property and Grounds committee. He also formed and certified, as a non-profit, the Special Friends organization at the Worship Place. Special Friends is a program that provides respite care, activities and fellowship for families dealing with memory loss. Among the honors were many stories of his service; including gathering up kids all over Central Texas in need of medical treatments, driving them to Shriner's Hospital in Houston, spending the day, and bringing them home. Carolyn Holloway said, "I am happy to be here to
honor him, but also for the many guests and family members who are joining us today." Many said they were glad to have gotten to know Lou through Rotary and to celebrate his special day. "If you look into rotary and look in its heart, you’ll see Lou Gibson." Rotary members donated to the monthly "Happy Bucks" fund in his honor and thanked him for his "infection inspiration" to the Special Friends program. Adair Wolf presented a certificate of appreciation for his 16 years in Rotary and awarded him a lifetime membership in the Sun City club.
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cup of olive oil. Use in the bath to scrub away rough patches and leave your skin smooth and hydrated. You can add a drop of perfume or essential oil for scent.” ~ R.K. in Indiana • “It feels like we have less and less time with our doctors, and mine feels that way, too. Before I head to my appointment, I make a list of my top three discussion items and copy it out again for the doctor. When he walks in, I hand him the list so we stay on topic.” ~ C.E. in Massachusetts • Use clean tin cans to make and decorate tiny cakes. They can be used just like a regular cake pan, just grease and dust with flour. Be sure to use only cans that are not lined with anything; some are lined with BPA plastic. • “I have heard the tip to spray a thread end with hairspray to keep it stiff for threading, but I didn’t have any hairspray. I used a touch of hair gel, and it worked too.” ~ T. in Kentucky • “You can reuse the envelopes that come in junk mail and solicitations. I use them to keep coupons together for when I go to the store, and magazine clippings that I save for my daughter.” ~ M.W. in Alabama
the ground, you can use your leaf blower to clear walkways or a deck.” ~ D.E. in Minnesota • You might think your dishwasher cleans itself every time you use it, but it could use a hand. Run this cleaning cycle monthly: Fill a two small bowls with white vinegar, and put one each on the upper and lower racks. When the clean cycle is done, sprinkle a cup of baking soda on the bottom and run again. • Cooking Tip: After you have rotisserie chicken for dinner, throw the carcass in a pot and make a quick stock. All you need are: a quartered onion; two carrots and two celery stalks, roughly chopped; a bay leaf and other spices you enjoy; a bit of salt; your rotisserie chicken carcass; and enough water to cover. Boil and let simmer for up to
two hours. Strain and store. • “Look closely at extra-large size boxes of cereal. I was surprised to find that the bulk size of my favorite was actually costing me more per ounce. Now I always check the per-unit price, which is often found on the price tag.” ~ J.C. in Oklahoma • “If you get gum stuck in your hair, try massaging it with a little dab of butter. The fat breaks down the gum, and it’s easier to separate the strands. Just go slow and it will come out.” ~ K.R. in Indiana Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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