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In Touch - January 2012 City of Victoria, Texas |
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Zhayvan Gayle (pictured above), a seven-year-old first grade student at Shields Magnet Elementary School, was presented with the first-issued recycling cart for the City of Victoria's Curbside Recycling Program, which begins on February 6, 2012. Zhayvan also received a framed certificate. His enthusiasm for recycling and saving the Earth caught the attention of city officials when he attended a City Council meeting last March to show his support for the curbside recycling program. Zhayvan's mother, Jessica Taylor, said her son is passionate about taking care of the environment and helped start a recycling program in both his household and his neighborhood. Zhayvan was presented with the cart and certificate at his school on Tuesday, January 3. District 1 City Council Member Denise Rangel made the presentation along with Darryl Lesak, Marie Lester and Kate Garcia of the City's Environmental Services Department. |
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Library Book Sale is Jan. 16-21st | |
It's that time of year again - time for the Friends of the Victoria Public Library Book Sale. If you love books and bargains, then this sale is for you! The book sale will be held Monday, Jan. 16 to Saturday, Jan. 21 in the Bronte Room at the Library. Book sale hours are from  9 am to 9 pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; on Wednesday from 9 am to 5:30 pm; from 9 am to 5 pm on Friday and from 9 am to noon on Saturday.
A pre-sale for Friends of the Library members will be held from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday, Jan. 15.
There will be a variety of books, tapes, CDs and special books for all ages and interests.
If you would like to donate some books for the sale, feel free to drop them off in the library foyer where there is a special bin for book donations.
For more information, please call 361.485.3302 or visit www.victoriapubliclibrary.org
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Fireproof Your Home This Winter | |
The high cost of heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating during the winter months. The use of woodburning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly. Fireplaces are burning wood and man-made logs.
 All of these heating methods are a major contributing factor in residential fires. The following safety tips can help you maintain a fire safe home this year:
- Make sure wood stoves are properly installed away from combustible surfaces, have good floor supports and have proper ventilation so that the smoke can exit the home safely. Never use flammable liquids (such as gasoline) to start a fire or keep one going.
- Make sure your space heaters have an emergency shut-off valve in case they tip over. ONLY use the fuel recommended by the manufacturer. Never refill a space heater when it is still on or still hot. Refuel heaters outside, away from the house.
- Have your furnace and chimney professionally inspected every year and cleaned, if necessary. Chimney tar build-up is a common cause of chimney fires.
- Use a glass or metal screen in front of your fireplace to stop sparks from setting nearby carpets or furniture on fire.
- Never thaw frozen pipes with a blow torch or other open flame. Use hot water or a laboratory tested device, such as a hair dryer.
- Dispose of hot ashes in covered metal containers and place containers away from the house.
- Never use the stove or oven to heat your home.
- Protect yourself and your family by having a working smoke alarm. A smoke alarm greatly reduces your chances of dying in a fire.
- Develop and practice a home fire escape plan and set a meeting place outside. Make sure everyone in your family knows at least two (2) escape routes from their bedrooms. |
| January Library Programs |
CHILDREN
Toddler Story Time - Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 am
Stories, repetitive songs, simple crafts, and finger plays to encourage early language development for ages two to three.
Story Time - Every Thursday at 10:30 am
Stories, music, games and simple crafts for ages 4-5.
Baby Time - Every Tuesday at 10 am
Baby time is for the enjoyment of babies up to the age of 2. Lap play, songs, flannel boards and interactive reading to engage caregivers and babies and inspire development.
Lego Club - January 17, 4-5 pm
Bring your wild imagination, build with Legos, meet other Lego enthusiasts and win a prize for fabulous Lego designs. Families of all ages welcome.
Family Craft - January 31, 4-5 pm
Rain Stick: Start a rain shower with your very own rain stick. Learn about cultures that use rain sticks and make your own. Program is open to the first 50 participants.
TEENS
Teen Winter Reading Program - Through Jan. 31, 2012
Finding yourself bored with nothing to do? During the month of January, the Library is rewarding teens who read. Just stop by the information desk at the Library or visit www.victoriapubliclibrary.org for a reading log. Read and review five books then turn in the reading log by Jan. 31 for a chance to win a Kindle Fire or $50. All teen participants will receive a $5 gift card.
ADULTS
Self-Guided Computer Training - Wednesdays from 9 - 11 am
Enhance your skills with tutorials from Learning Express Library and Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing! The Computer Lab is reserved each Wednesday for this self-guided training.
Friday Genealogy - Held every Friday from 9 - 11 am
This two-part program informs and assists genealogy researchers. The first hour discusses genealogy resources and topics. This portion of the program is held in the Bronte Room and accomodates 40 participants. The second hour is held in the Computer Lab and is available to the first 10 registered participants with the opportunity to research online resources.
Jan. 13 - Breaking Through the Brick Wall
Jan. 20 - Breaking Through the Brick Wall
Jan. 27 - Fold3.com
COMPUTER CLASSES
9 am - 9 pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
9 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday
9 am - 5 pm Friday, Saturday
Closed Sunday
Library programs are at 302 N. Main, Victoria, Tx 77901, unless another location is indicated. Call 361.485.3302 or visit the library website, www.victoriapubliclibrary.org for more details and to register for programs as indicated.
VPL has three book drop locations:
- In the Victoria Mall parking lot at 7800 N. Navarro near Red Lobster
- In the Victoria City-County Health Clinic parking lot at 2805 N. Navarro
- Next to the Victoria Public Library on Main Street
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Huvar Recycling Center Closing Feb. 4, 2012 | |
Now that the City has a curbside recycling program in place, the Huvar Recycling Center will be closing on Saturday, February 4, 2012.
City residents who have garbage collection and water service with the City have already begun receiving the new 96-gallon recycling containers. The City is delivering containers to approximately 20,000 residents and all deliveries are expected to be complete by January 20.
Residents who recycle frequently can request an additional recycling cart(s) for an extra $5 monthly fee.
Residents will soon receive a postcard in the mail informing them about the day of the week their recycling will be collected. Recycling will be collected on a different day from residents' normal trash pick-up. All residents will have their first round of recycling picked-up between February 6 and 17.
For more information, please contact Environmental Services at 485-3230 or visit www.victoriatx.org and click on "Environmental Services". | |
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Recycling Schedule Available Online | |
The Curbside Residential Recycling Program officially starts on February 6, 2012. Recycling will be picked-up every other week. There will be 10 recycling routes/areas. Recycling will be collected on a different day from residents' normal trash pick-up. The curbside recycling program is only available at this time for residential customers. Future plans to expand the program to include businesses and apartment complexes are being discussed.
To find out when your recycling will be picked-up, click here. Just look for your address to determine the day of the week your recycling will be collected. | |
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