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Welcome to District 272's
newest webpage....The
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Tax Levy Presentation by Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent Amboy Schools
Climbing 255
feet up through the center of one of our new windmills
however, a person begins to think they've embarked on
something crazy, stupid, or maybe both. In March, I had the
opportunity to meet Marty Masters, the new project
superintendent with White Construction of the windmill
project south and east of town. I got an up close and
personal tour of 'Adam,' a prototype windmill (one of only
six in the world), that will generate enough power to meet
the electrical demands of up to 2,000 homes. I didn't get a
chance to climb up inside Adam, but had the opportunity to
climb into 'E5,' one of the other windmills further to the
South.When we reached E5, I was strapped into a climbing
harness, given quick instructions on the climb and told not
to be embarrassed if I "locked up". I wasn't going to lock
up, and miss this opportunity. Once we had ascended the
pillar (stopping only four times on the way), we were
greeted by a crew of four men already working in the
'mailbox' at the top. The sheer size of the mailbox is
astounding- but the complicated inner workings of the
system, from the generators, to the transformers, to the
panels, and the turbine are truly overwhelming. These pieces
of equipment are a testament to the power of electrical and
mechanical design. Marty proceeded to pop the top of the
mailbox, and I was given a rare opportunity to examine our
beautiful communities from a perspective that won't soon be
forgotten.We all know that these windmills will have a
positive affect on our global health, which is a good thing.
Furthermore, the windmills will have a financial impact on
our community and school as well. We are estimating 49
turbines throughout the Amboy school district, each
generating 2 megawatts (except for 'Adam,' which generates
about 2.5 megawatts).I am truly grateful to Marty for the
opportunity I was given and appreciate the many workers I
met that day for taking their time to allow me a brief look
into their world. I'm not jealous of their morning commute
(that 255 foot ladder climb), but I do envy the view from
their office. I was struck by this notion that these
windmills are now a part of our community, no different from
the school district, the depot museum, the park, or any
other feature we associate with Amboy. |
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The Amboy Community Unit School District 272 web site is for informational purposes only. No one associated with Amboy Community Unit School District 272 assumes any responsibility for its accuracy. The information is subject to change without notice. Please send your questions or comments to Amy Wittenauer, awittenauer@amboy.net. Last updated on 08/21/07. |
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