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VOLUME 7, NO. 40
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
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La Porte ISD Celebrates 100 Years!
Photo by Josh Ojeda By Rebecca Collins editor@bayareaobserver.com
The celebration of La Porte ISD’s 100th Anniversary was a huge success with hundreds of alumni and current students and teachers coming out for the Homecoming football game on Friday evening, as the La Porte Bulldogs beat the South Houston Trojans 56 – 17. On Saturday a 100th Anniversary Block Party at Bulldog Stadium was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a wide variety of games and activities in an old-fashioned festival
atmosphere. Opening ceremonies featured La Porte’s own Olympic Gold Medalist Kerron Clement, a 2003 La Porte High School graduate. Clement recently won a gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and he returned to his alma mater for the celebration. Clement was on hand to sign autographs and visit with those in attendance. A group photo was taken on the football field at noon. Alumni, supporters and current students gathered on the
A Good Day Of Fishing La Porte resident Anthony Nunn, the man who lives for fishing had one of his best days. On September 22nd he caught more than 30 sandtrout off the pier at Seabreeze Park using bait cut mullets. Anthony has been a La Porte resident since 2013, and has a passionate bone for catching good eats for his family!!
Congratulations Anthony and Bon Apetit!
field to form the familiar LP symbol. Those attending were encouraged to bring mall items, or write a note at the event, to be included in a time capsule. Food trucks were also on hand in the stadium parking lot throughout the day, and a display of La Porte ISD memorabilia was shown in new fine arts facility located next to the stadium. For more photos of the 100th Anniversary Event See Pages 4-5
City of Seabrook Reports September Sales Tax Revenues The City of Seabrook has collected this month’s revenue from the State Comptroller’s Office. The total amount of revenue received was $278,114.15. This month’s figure reflects a 0.54% decrease or a $1,500.97 decrease from September 2015. The year-to-date total sales tax revenue for fiscal year 2015-16 is up 6.06% or a $205,083.15 increase from last year’s total at this time. Fiscal year-to-date actual sales revenue is $3,589,920.27. Seabrook’s sales tax is broken up into three funds; General Fund (50%), Economic Development Corporation (25%) and the Crime Control District (25%). The September revenue breakdown is as follows: General Fund - $139,649.09 Economic Development Corporation Fund - $67,538.22 Crime Control District Fund - $70,926.84 Sales tax revenue is generated by sales tax income from two months prior to collection; September collection is based on July sales. Shop local and dine local to keep your dollars in the Seabrook economy. Spending money locally matters to Seabrook. It not only improves city services and facilities, but also encourages future business development and helps to fund crime control.
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LA PORTE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bread of Life Food Pantry Bread of Life Food Pantry at First Baptist La Porte located at 310 Broadway will have the next distribution day for the community on October 22. Hours will be from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Preregistration is required and applications are available at the Food Pantry door. Office phone is 281471-0338.
First Baptist La Porte 310 Broadway October 22 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Pre-registration required
Everyone invited! First Baptist Church La Porte 310 S. Broadway, La Porte, TX. 77571 Celebrating 120 Years of Ministry Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, October 23rd. Pictures, Memories & Fellowship. Dinner on the grounds immediately following morning service.
North Side Annual Cleanup By Mary Gay The North Side Annual Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday October 8th 2016. Volunteers and help are needed and appreciated. Realtors, homebuilders, and new North Side residents are welcome out for lunch for help, suggestions, and ideas for beautifying the community. Meet at the Jennie Riley Center 322 N. 4th Street at 8:00 AM for coffee and instructions. Bring whatever cleanup materials you may have, lawnmowers, weed eaters and other tools. Lunch will be provided. Sodas and water will also be provided. This event is not only to work, but also to meet new neighbors and for fellowship. The Cleanup is sponsored by the La Porte Community Civic Club. For more information call Mary Gay at 281-471-3259 or Charlie Perry at 713-398-8782.
First Baptist Church Lomax Celebrates 60th Anniversary First Baptist Church Lomax celebrates 60th anniversary on October 9 with worship , pot luck dinner & fellowship with old friends. Begins at 11:00 p.m at 11303 North H Street. Community invited.
Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers (CCART) Notice of November Meeting
Houston Yacht Club Ladies Association Holiday Market on the Bay To Be held November 1st
The Houston Yacht Club Ladies Association will hold a Holiday Market on the Bay Tuesday evening, Nov. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Houston Yacht Club is located at 3620 Miramar Drive in Shoreacres. The event is open to the public and admission and parking are both free. There will be a buffet lunch available for $15 per person. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the festive atmosphere and get your Christmas shopping done early. The annual Holiday Market on the Bay is the best way to kick-off the holiday season, spend time with friends and find some unique treasures. More than 40 vendors are participating in this annual Holiday Market on the Bay. Some of the items available to purchase include Holiday items, baked goods, jewelry, clothing and more. Please visit us online at www.houstonyachtclub.com for a map with directions.
Rep. Babin to Host SEABROOK Baytown Veterans Town COMMUNITY EVENTS Hall at Lee College on Seabrook Citizen’s October 11th University Day U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) will host a Vet-
erans Town Hall meeting at Lee College in Baytown on Tuesday, October 11th from 6-8pm CT. The event, which is open to all veterans, will feature a team of experts from a variety of organizations to assist local veterans with their claims and discuss any issue they may be having with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston National Cemetery Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Class is in session! So come join us on October 8th at City Hall from 10am to 2pm for the first ever Seabrook Citizen’s University. You’ll meet representatives from all the city departments and learn how each department functions. They’ll also be able to answer any questions you may have. We’ll have breakfast in the morning and snacks and drinks throughout the day. Take a look at the class schedule below: Kick-Off Breakfast & Welcome - 10-10:30 Human Resources & IT - 10:30-10:45 Public Works & Parks - 10:4511:15 Finance & Customer Service - 11:15-11:30 Municipal Court - 11:30-11:45 Police Department - 11:45-12 Animal Control - 12-12:15 Fire Department - 12:15-12:30 Emergency Management - 12:30-12:45 Communication - 12:451 Community & Economic Development - 1-1:15 City Management Wrap Up - 1:15-1:30
City Hall Grounds 1700 First St. in Seabrook Saturday, October 8 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Vietnam Veterans of America Color Guard
Veterans Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, October 11th 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lee College Rundell Hall Conference Center 200 Lee Drive Baytown, TX 77520
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The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers (CCART) will hold its December meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The meetings are held at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. The Presentation of Colors will be conducted by the Clear Lake High School Junior ROTC. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation by Chick Havey, World War II Veteran, with Joe Machol providing his introduction. The meeting will start at 9:30 am with a social gathering for coffee. The business meeting will begin at 10:00 am. Our program will be followed by a Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner. Everyone is asked to bring a salad, side dish, or dessert. All Texas retired school employees from the area are invited. Annual dues are $45. Please bring new book donations for grades Kdg-5th. Contact Information: Julia Bodenhamer 281-538-4056
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LOCAL/REGIONAL
OBITUARIES
REMIGIO BENITES “CHEIRO” GARCIA
Remigio Benites “Cheiro” Garcia passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 after a battle with West Nile Disease. A memorial service was held at 11am on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Houston National Cemetery. Remigio was born August 29, 1925 in Baytown, Texas inside of the Humble Oil & Refining Co. Remitio was a Navy Veteran and fought in the pacific during WWII. He
is preceded in death by his parents Remigio R. & Virginia Garcia, sisters Dora Acosta, Gloria Hinojosa, brother Alfred Garcia, wife Rosie and daughter Rosemary. He is survived by his children Remigio “Corky”, Richard, Ronald, Alfred, Debra, Bessie, Frank and JesseJoe. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. His life was dedicated to the Lord, family, friends and his church Templo Bautista. Thanks to his family and friends for their support and love during his struggle with West Nile disease. Pall bearers were Remigio A. Garcia, Manuel Reyes, Michael Ray McDonald, Lee Lundin, Oscar Reyes and Patrick Perez.
Employee Engagement Workshop:
Fear the Working Dead
Presented by the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Evolve Performance Group We have all experienced disengaged employees. Active employee disengagement cost the U.S. economy $550 billion in lost productivity each year. Business owners and managers at all levels have all seen pictures like the ones above - and have had to tackle disengagement head-on. A misspelled word, a product display with the wrong signage, or even a project gone wrong. These incidents might seem minor, however, they add up and we the managers, taxpayers and consumers end up paying the price. “Employee Engagement” is defined as an employee’s emotional and psychological commitment to an organization. Research shows that engaged employees are more productive, profitable, safer, and move your organization forward. In comparison, actively disengaged employees are emotionally and rationally detached from your organization. They have no connection to the workplace and do just enough NOT to get fired. How much is active employee disengagement costing your organization in lost customers, the loss of valuable employees and overall lower productivity? Here are two research articles that will
provide some answers - The True Cost of Turnover and A Customer Saved is a Customer Earned… x 5. Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to explore drivers of engagement, understand how to measure employee engagement and read survey scorecards, receive job aid tools and performance review templates that can improve engagement, and learn about the four elements that make up a great manager. Please join the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce and Jeff Tobaben with Evolve Performance Group
Friday October 28th from 8:30 a.m. to Noon in the training room of the La Porte Police Department for this fun and informative workshop. Are you ready to learn more about the last remaining competitive advantage for businesses: Employee Engagement? For more information and to register go to http://evolvepg.com/EE-Workshop. Jeff Tobaben is CEO of Evolve Performance Group in Bryan/College Station, Texas. Jeff’s mission is to empower companies to make data-driven decisions and execute on corporate strategies that positively impact business outcomes. He devotes his time, expertise and unique approach to architect solutions that drive improved workplace conditions, reduced turnover, employee engagement, strengthened customer relationships, and sustainable financial performance. When the company Mr. Tobaben founded was acquired by Gallup Consulting, he joined the Texas office to act as Managing Partner. Gallup charged Jeff with the task of helping the company “operationalize” Employee Engagement and Strengths for their large corporate clients in the automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, and financial services industries.
Galveston Bay Foundation Applauds EPA Decision To Clean Up San Jacinto River Waste Pits
7007 Katy Rd. Houston, TX 77024
713-861-9453
HOUSTON, TX – Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to call for removal of the deadly dioxin-contaminated wastes at the San Jacinto River Waste Pits in Channelview, Harris County, Texas. The decision to remove the wastes now, rather than to try to contain the toxins in place in a vulnerable location on a tidal river with an armored rock cap, is the only prudent solution. These wastes, placed in unlined pits located on the
banks of the San Jacinto River in the mid-1960s, have already caused harm to the river, Galveston Bay, and their recreational and commercial fisheries. Most importantly and sadly, the wastes from the pits have harmed people who came into contact with them and consumed fish and crab tainted by dioxin before the waste pits were temporarily capped. The cap has exhibited problems in its short 5-year history, and scientific documents revealed the high risk for the cap to withstand severe hydrological events such as hurricanes. In our part of the world, it is not realistic that the cap would last another 750 years, the time it would take for the dioxin
to naturally degrade to a safe concentration level. We can take heart in knowing that removal of the remaining wastes, which continue to pose a looming threat to the river and Bay users, will solve the San Jacinto River Waste Pit issues once and for all. GBF thanks those tireless community activists, other non-profit organizations, government agencies, elected officials and members of the public who joined with us in calling for safe, controlled removal of the wastes. We commend the EPA for reviewing the history of this site and scientific evidence and working diligently toward a solution that protects our local human and envi-
ronmental health. GBF will continue to work with the EPA, our fellow stakeholders and the public to ensure that the removal solution is the most robust and protective it can be. GBF will review the proposed clean up documents in their entirety and develop official public comments for the EPA in the coming weeks. We ask those who love the San Jacinto River and Galveston Bay to add their own voices during the 60-day public comment period that will run from September 29 to November 28, 2016. For more information and for additional updates visit http://sanjacintowastepits. com/ and http://galvbay.org.
House Passes Water Resources Bill That Contains Crucial Provisions Offered By Rep. Babin to Improve Navigation and Maintenance of Houston Ship Channel WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 (H.R. 5303) , legislation that included two amendments offered by U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) to improve the navigation and maintenance of the Houston Ship Channel. The WRDA bill, which passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote of 399 to 25, addresses the needs of America’s harbors, locks, dams, flood protection, and other water resources infrastructure by authorizing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activities. The bill also included additional provisions that Rep. Babin pushed to provide the Corps and local officials with maximum flexibility to carry out navigation safety activities (Section 104 ). “The Greater Houston area is the energy production and
chemical manufacturing capital of the world, and the Port of Houston’s ability to ship those goods is directly responsible for the billions of dollars in economic activity and the hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs it creates in Texas and across the country,” said Rep. Babin. “These amendments apply common sense principles that will allow the Corps to focus on its navigation safety and harbor maintenance responsibilities – rather than imposing costly regulations on projects and areas where the local officials and private businesses can take care of things better on their own.” Chairman of the Port of Houston Authority, Janiece Longoria, praised Rep. Babin’s work in a statement saying, “As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Babin added
crucial amendments to the House WRDA bill that will remove duplicative procedures and unnecessary hurdles in the federal process of maintaining and improving the Houston Ship Channel.” Background: WRDA 2016 contains no earmarks, maintains the strong bipartisan reforms included in the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, and adheres to the new transparent process established in that law for congressional review of proposed Corps of Engineers water resources development activities. Following the oversight and review process set forth in the 2014 law, WRDA 2016 authorizes infrastructure improvements that have been proposed at the local level, reviewed by the Corps according to strict congressionally established criteria, and submitted to Congress for consideration.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
Austin Fortune, a senior at LPISD is a huge fan of the La Porte football team!
College Park Elementary Shatted Dreams - Athena De Guzman and EnJanae’ Taylor and Colby
La Porte Band Boosters
Kerry Regan (Theatre Arts Teacher), Casey Boriskie, Emma Bradstreet, Georgia Zaborowski
Project Graduation
Coach Jillian Humphrey Paints Faces!
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LPHS Swim Team - Front Row: Sarah Kloesel, Katrina Lopez, Saif Maaiah, and Blake Christen. Seated Middle Row: Paola Garcia, Ashley Fontenot, Genesis Espinosa, Jadyn Reis, Braeden Christen, Brad Barnes. Standing Back row: Korbin Miller, Catherine Saenz, Josh Krause, Nickoli Tashmneh, Coach Jacob Berg
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Lady Dawgs Volleyball
Lomax Elementary - Emily Sanders, Cristy Smith & Kimberly LaRive
Chatos - Itzel Rangel, Brianna Allen, Blaine Miller (Sr. Captain), Kourtney Flood (Head Executive), Ashlyn Harlan (Head Executive)
Kerron Clements and La Porte City Council Member Dottie Kaminski
Kerron Clements and LPISD Board Member David Janda
Bayshore Elementary - Kelsey Harris, Jennifer Fenton, Brandee Sibley & Diana Lavan
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ON THE WATER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
Don’t Miss J/Fest Southwest Regatta Registration Deadline
North Sabine
Trout are fair to good under the birds when the wind allows on soft plastics and good in the river on live shad. Redfish are good in the marsh on small topwaters.
South Sabine
Bull redfish are good at the jetty on crabs. Sheepshead and black drum are good at the jetty on live shrimp. Trout are good around birds and slicks on soft plastics.
Bolivar
Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on soft plastics and plugs. Black drum and redfish are good at Rollover Pass.
Trinity Bay
Trout are fair for drifters working pods of shad and mullet in the middle of the bay. Redfish are good at the spillway on crabs and mullet.
East Galveston Bay Lakewood Yacht Club urges sailors planning to enter the 7th Annual J/Fest Southwest Regatta to note the registration deadline, which is October 22 at 1700 hours. osted by Lakewood Yacht Club and J-Boats Southwest, the actual race will take place in Galveston Bay from October 28-30. While the J/Fest Southwest is a relatively new regatta, it draws 70 plus competitive racers from around the country. J/Boats come in a variety of classes and are designed for cruising, day sailing or racing. The calm winds and moderate climates of the Texas coast make fall a great place for J/Boat racers and spectators to enjoy this
national regatta. Spectators can enjoy the view from shore or as a guest aboard the Liberty Belle spectator boat. Post-event festivities include live music from the LC Roots band, a live Cajun shrimp boil and great drink specials. Visitors have plenty of local attractions to choose from such as Space Center Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk and amusement park, Armand Bayou or Galveston Island. Questions about the race can be directed to Dave Christensen at dc1sail@comcast. net. For more information about the event or accommodations, visit www.jfestsouthwest.com.
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West Galveston Bay
Trout are fair to good in the mud and shell on topwaters and Corkies. Bull redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs.
Texas City
Redfish are good in Moses Lake on live shrimp and mullet. Large sand trout are good in the channel on fresh shrimp.
Freeport
Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs. Bull redfish are good in Cold Pass and San Luis pass on cracked blue crabs.
East Matagorda Bay
Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are good while drifting the east end of the bay on live shrimp under a popping cork and Gulps.
West Matagorda Bay
Redfish are good in Oyster Lake on shrimp. Trout are fair on shell and grass on soft plastics. Flounder are fair to good on soft plastics over muddy bottoms.
Port O’connor
Trout and redfish are fair on topwaters over soft mud in waist–deep water in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp and topwaters. Bull redfish are good at the jetty on live shrimp fished on the bottom.
Rockport
Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Redfish are fair to good on the Estes Flats on mullet and shrimp.
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Bull redfish are good at the jetty on crabs and finger mullet. Redfish are fair to good on the East Flats on topwaters and Gulps.
Corpus Christi
Redfish are fair to good around Shamrock Cove on small topwaters and spoons. Redfish are good in the Humble Channel on crabs and table shrimp. Trout are good on the reefs in Nueces Bay on shrimp.
Baffin Bay
Trout are fair to good in mud and grass on topwaters and Gulps under rattling corks. Redfish are good in the Land Cut on natural baits. Flounder are fair to good on the edge of the channel on Gulps.
Port Mansfield
Trout are fair to good on topwaters around sand and grass holes. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes and sight–casting to the shallows. Bull redfish are good at East Cut on mullet and crabs.
South Padre
Trout and redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on DOA Shrimp and Gulps. Tarpon and redfish are good at the jetty on live shad and crabs.
Port Isabel
Trout and redfish are fair to good in South Bay on live shrimp. Redfish are good on the flats on Gulps under rattling corks. Flounder are fair to good on the edge of the channel on Gulps and jigs tipped with shrimp.
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IN THE GARDEN
Vegetable Garden Plants For October
IN THE KITCHEN Cashew Queso By IsaChandra - Post Punk Kitchen
Photo courtesy of www.beyondgumbo.com Beets (fall crops are best) Broccoli (transplants) Cabbage (transplants) Carrot seeds Garlic Cloves Kohlrabi (until mid-month) Lettuce
Mustard Peas- English & Snap Pumpkin (until mid-month) Radish Spinach Turnip (fall planting best)
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1 cup cashews, soaked in water for at least
(keep seeds if you want more heat)
2 hours or overnight
3 cloves garlic
2 cups veg broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons white miso (see recipe note)
1 teaspoon ground ancho pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot
(or any mild ground red chili)
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
1 small yellow onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
Directions Drain the cashews. In a blender or food processor, puree them with vegetable broth, miso and cornstarch until very smooth. This could take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes depending on your device. Rub between your fingers to test; slight graininess is okay, but try to get it as smooth as possible. In the meantime, preheat a 4 quart pot over medium heat. Saute onion, red pepper, and jalapeno in oil with a pinch of salt until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute about a minute more. Transfer vegetables to the blender where the cashew mixture is. Add cumin, ancho, nutritional yeast and salt. Blend again until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender with a spatula to make sure you get everything. Transfer mixture back to the pot. Whisking often, turn heat up to medium until the queso comes to a slow rolling boil. Lower heat so that it doesn’t burn and cook for about 20 minutes. Whisk often and check to see that it’s thickening, if it’s not, then turn the heat up a bit. It should become nicely thickened but velvety and pourable. Stir in the lemon juice at the end. If the queso seems too thick, drizzle in a little water and whisk to desired consistency. Taste for salt, spices and lemon juice and adjust as you like. Serve hot! Recipe notes:
~If you prefer a chunky queso, double the vegetable ingredients (except for the garlic) and set half aside before the pureeing step. ~This reheats really well! Gently reheat in a small pot, drizzling in a little water and whisking often until it returns to its original creamy state. ~The nutritional yeast is totally optional, I love it both with and without. It adds a little extra cheezy kick, but if you aren’t a fan or don’t have any on hand, the queso will not suffer for it. ~White miso is my favorite, but since it’s such a small quantity, any miso will do here. Check out more of Isa Chandra’s unique vegan recipes at The Post Punk Kitchen –www.theppk.com
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