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VOLUME 11, NO. 40 • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 • COMMUNITY NEWS FOR LA PORTE, MORGAN’S POINT, SHOREACRES, SEABROOK & THE GALVESTON BAY AREA
La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of La Porte Host Golf Tournament and Chili Cook-off In Honor of First Responders
Frank Nance presents a painting to LPFD Asst Chief David Gifford, and Morgan’s Point PD Chief Sherri Ditrich on behalf of their officers. Photo by Jenny Nance
Rotary President Frank Nance presents a painting to LPPD Asst Chiefs Matt Daumer and Doug Ditrich, and LPPD Chief Steve Deardorff. Photo by Jenny Nance The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of La Porte teamed up for this year’s annual Chamber Golf Tournament at Bay Forest Golf Course to honor First Responders in La Porte, Morgan’s Point, and Shore Acres on October 1st.. The event included a Chili for Charity Cookoff. During the event Rotary President Frank Nance - State Farm Agent presented custom paintings by local artist Issaac Rodriguez to our LPPD Asst Chiefs Matt Daumer and Doug Ditrich, and LPPD Chief Steve Deardorff, LP EMS Chief and Rotarian Lisa Camp, LPFD Asst Chief David Gif-
ford, and Morgan’s Point PD Chief Sherri Ditrich on behalf of their officers. In her statement in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, Chairwoman Brenda Thompson said, “Now more than ever we are proud to come together to show support and appreciation for our local police officers, fire fighters, emergency medical service technicians and our LPISD teachers and staff”. First Responders were given a customized face mask, and scholarships for young men & women attending one of the local training academies were funded.
Rotary President Frank Nance presents a painting to LP EMS Chief and Rotarian Lisa Camp Photo by Jenny Nance
City of Seabrook facilities NATIONAL now open to the public DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH City facilities, including Seabrook City Hall, opened to the public on Monday, October 5, 2020. The health and well-being of our residents, visitors and staff is a top priority for the city, therefore, everyone who enters a city facility will be required to comply with all state and local health and safety mandates. Visitors will be required to wear a facecovering and must practice social distancing while in city buildings. All visitors meeting with city staff in secured areas will be required to complete a health screening before
entering. Seabrook City Council and board and committee public meetings will continue to be held virtually throughout the month of October. All public meeting agendas include information on how to attend a virtual meeting and agendas are posted to the city’s website at www.seabrooktx.gov/agendacenter at least 72-hours in advance of the meeting. Seabrook Municipal Court continues to offer virtual court hearings and is now offering in-person court hearings by appointments. Learn more about scheduling your court appearance at www.seabrooktx.gov/ court. City administrative services, including utility bill payments, building permitting, and court services have been offered remotely and by appointments as necessary since July 2, 2020. Administrative and emergency management personnel continue to actively monitor, plan, respond, and communicate during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). You can join the La Porte Police Department and battered women’s advocates across the country in committing to support domestic violence survivors, spread domestic violence awareness, and help end domestic abuse. Here are a few ways you can show your support during the month of October: • PURPLE PORCH LIGHTS - Show your support of domestic violence survivors by displaying purple porch lights at night. (Lights can be purchased on Amazon, at your local Wal-Mart or Home Depot, or through other online retailers.)
• PURPLE RIBBON BUSINESS SUPPORT - Display the Domestic Violence Awareness Month flyer in your business or workplace during October. The flyers will be distributed throughout the city by the Crime Victims Liaison, as well as available in the lobby of the Police Department. • PURPLE THURSDAY - October 22nd is nationally recognized as Purple Thursday - wear purple to show support for victims of domestic violence and spread awareness about the cause. Wear purple every Thursday in October, especially on October 22nd. Posting your pictures to social media to show your support using the tag #PurpleThursday, and share them with our Crime Victim Liaison, Shaye Lister, at ListerS@LaPorteTX.gov. See “Domestic Violence Awareness” on page 2