The Bay Area Observer Serving Communities Along Galveston Bay VOLUME 2, NO. 06
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Sign up now! Runners and walkers welcome. Join us for our eighth annual Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay! Saturday, March 19, 2011 •Half Marathon - 7:30 A.M. •2 person Half Marathon Relay 7:30 A.M. Sunday - March 20, 2011 •Marathon - 7:15 A.M. •Half Marathon - 7:30 A.M. •4 person Marathon Relay - 7:15 A.M. •Early start for Full Marathon Walkers - 5:30 A.M. Venue Name: Meador Park Location: 2100 Meyer Rd, Seabrook, TX 77586 Admission Cost: pre-registration Phone: 1-866-611-4688 Web:www.seabrookmarathon.org Email:seabrook_marathon@att.net
Skywarn Training Class In La Porte February 22, 2011 The Office of Emergency Management will host a Skywarn Training class on Tuesday, February 22nd from 6:30-9:00 PM at the La Porte Police Department building. The Police Department is located at 3001 N 23rd Street, La Porte, TX 77571. Skywarn is a group of trained volunteers that watch the skies during severe weather and relay reports back to your local Emergency Management Office and/ or the National Weather Service (NWS). These volunteers provide valuable information to the NWS to improve the warning program which could save lives and prevent property damage in your community. For more information about Skywarn, visit www.srh.noaa.gov/hgx. To register for the class, contact Kristin Gauthier at (281) 470-0011, or gauthierk@laportetx.gov.
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Members Of The Sea Scouts Cut The Ribbon During A Ceremony Celebrating The Construction Of A New H Pier Which Will Serve As Their New Home The Sea Scouts constructed a new H pier to be their home for boating at Lakewood Yacht Club, Seabrook, Texas. Their fleet of sailboats now occupies 10 brand new slips in the club’s northwest harbor next to NASA Parkway. To celebrate, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was
held on Sun., Jan. 30, at 2 pm. Rob Freas, Skipper for Sea Scout Ship 468 (a group or unit), explained that Sea Scouting is a high adventure division of the Boy Scouts of America consisting of co-ed youth between 13 and 20 years of age. “We teach the values of Scouting through
sailing and seamanship. Lakewood has generously supported the Sea Scouting as their home since 2004,” he stated. Currently there are five ships at Lakewood involved with anywhere from 5 to 15 children in each ship. They sponsor activities for larger groups as well
such as the Sea Scout Academy every spring for 200 youth for Sea Scout and seamanship training. They also run national programs such as the SEAL Course which is the highest advanced leadership training in Sea Scouting. Only the top 30 applicants from around the
country are chosen. Six train at Lakewood Yacht Club while the others attend training in the Chesapeake Bay, Miami, Newport Beach, and on Long Island Sound. Youth who have excelled at the Lakewood SEAL course have been chosen to serve as Regional and National Officers of the Sea Scouts, train with midshipman on the USCGC Barque Eagle, and give the “Report on Scouting” to the President of the United States of America. As a world-wide program, Sea Scouts boast about 4,000 participants in the United States. “I would dare to say,” added Freas, “that our facilities here at Lakewood are heads and shoulders above any other in the United States.” With several Ships represented at the Ribbon Cutting, Lakewood’s Commodore Tom Taylor helped with the ceremony, welcomed the Sea Scouts, and remarked that Lakewood Yacht Club was very proud to be their home. The Sea Scouts have participated in the club’s Harvest Moon Regatta, sailing all the way from Galveston to Port Aransas last October where they won a trophy in their fleet. “In general, we have fun while teaching leadership, citizenship, seamanship, and personal fitness,” commented Freas. Sea Scouting is open to any youth interested in learning and sailing. To join in on the fun, contact Freas at 281-9104325 or e-mail him at rbfreas@ UTMB.edu. They are always looking for new Sea Scouts!
Beloved Dentist and Longtime La Porte Resident Seabrook City Council News February 1st, Seabrook City Council approved the purchase Dr. Lawrence Warren Maher Jr. Passes Away ofOnfurnishings and technology for the Carothers House with funds
Dr. Lawrence Warren Maher Jr. passed away at The Methodist Hospital with his family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, the love of his life, Dr. Lorena Ward Maher; son Dr. Lawrence W. Maher III and wife Dr. Gayla M. Maher; daughter Mindy L. Mullery and husband Ed Mullery; daughter Lalaine M. O’ Neal and husband John E. O’Neal Jr.; son Captain Marcus A. Maher and fiancée Lisa A. Renaud; and grandchildren Lawrence W. Maher IV, Jacqueline E. Maher, Wyatt J. Maher, Alyssa A. Mullery, Camille M. Mullery, Arlen J. Addison, AaronDaniel E. O’Neal, and Abigail L. O’Neal; sister Catherine J. Maher; brother George L. Maher and wife Laina G. Maher; sister-in-law Mary Beth Maher; sister-in-law Susan A. Ward; brother-in-law Stanford D. (Dan) Ward and wife Dr. Pamela Ward; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Charles R. Maher. Dr. Maher was born in Houston, Texas to Lawrence Warren Maher and Gladys Conway Maher of Baytown, Texas. He was raised in Baytown, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School, Lee College as a member of the Hall of Fame, and the University of Texas Dental Branch Houston. He served in Montgomery, Alabama as a Captain in the United States
Air Force during the Viet Nam Conflict. In 1967, at age 25, he opened his solo dental practice in La Porte, Texas. In 1983 he built the office building on Fairmont Parkway, across from La Porte City Hall. After practicing dentistry for 37 years, Dr. Maher retired leaving his practice in the capable hands of his son Dr. Lawrence W. Maher III and wife Dr. Gayla May Maher. Dr. Maher mentored several young people interested in dentistry by having them look over his shoulder, as he performed dental procedures. Dr. Maher’s outstanding sense of humor will always be remembered fondly by all of his patients and staff. Dr. Maher was a Life Member of the Texas Dental Association, a member of the University of Texas Dental Branch Alumni Association, and the Den-Pac Century Club. Dr. Maher was a member of the
Baytown Dental Study Club for 45 years, maintaining his attendance even in retirement. Dr. Maher was a senior member of The Houston Club for 40 years, and a member of the La Porte Rotary for many years. Dr. Maher was a life long sailor and game hunter. In retirement, he and his beloved wife Rene had more time to spend with family and friends, and more time to sail the Remila II and visit their ranch in South Texas, The Maher Frio River Ranch, 80 miles down river from were they met at Garner State Park at ages 16 and 17. Dr. Maher never met a stranger. He could make anyone feel comfortable in his presence. He always maintained contact with family and friends, and was always there to help. He was loved and respected by his large family and circle of friends. He was truly a gentleman, hunter, sailor, and friend to all. Services will be held on Friday, February 11, at 2:30pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 815 South Broadway, La Porte, followed by the burial at the La Porte Cemetery. For those so desiring, contributions may be made to the Dr. Lorena Ward Maher and Dr. Lawrence Warren Maher Jr. Endowed Scholarship, in care of the Lee College Foundation, Lee College, PO Box 818, Baytown, Texas 77520.
for the purchase being taken from the city’s reserves by a 5-1 vote. Council member Garry Mack was opposed. Rental income from the property will be used to repay the funds. Council set April 9th, 2011 as the date for the Carothers property open house by a vote of 5-1 with council member Laura Davis opposed. City council also voted unanimously to chose one of two options for a logo for the Carothers Coastal Gardens. The logos were presented by QUEST Business Strategies. City council voted unanimously 5-0-1, to send Kolupski as the city’s representative to the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership sponsored trip to Washington, D.C. in March. Kim Morrell was selected as an alternate in the event Kolupski is unable to attend. Thom Kolupski abstaining Council member abstained from the vote. City council took no action regarding Seabrook-sponsored events for the remaining calendar year, but did announce upcoming events, including the Pelican Ball on February 11, and the city’s Trash Bash on March 26.
La Porte’s McNeal Signs With Air Force Academy
City of Kemah Gears Up For Mayoral Race Kemah City Council voted unanimously on February 3rd to call an election for May 14 for the city’s mayor, and City Council Position 2 and Position 4. Matt Wiggins is the current mayor of Kemah. Pat Buchanan holds Position 2 and Wayne Rast holds Position 4 on the city council. Also during February 3rd’s meeting Council Member Brenton Spry was temporarily appointed to the Emergency Services Board by city council by unanimous vote. Council also voted unanimously to renew a contract with Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. for brochure distribution. Action was postponed regarding a proposal for a billboard advertising Kemah. No action was taken in regards to the approval of the Kemah Community Development Corporation Budget. All other items were approved by unanimous vote. Council Member Wayne Rast was absent.
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COMMUNITY NOTICE La Porte City Hall will be closed Monday, February 21, 2011 for Records Management Day. All other City Services (Fire, EMS, Police, Public Works) will resume business as usual.
Soul Food Cook-off, Celebrating Black History By Mary Gay
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Charitable Chili Cook Off Clear Lake Emergency Medical Corps invites everyone to join us on Saturday, February 12th, 2011 at the City of Webster City Hall for a benefit chili cook off. All proceeds from the event well be donated to a special account which has been established to assist a paramedic who recently had heart surgery. This paramedic is a twenty year veteran to the EMS profession. Everyone is encouraged to come out and show your support by eating chili and offering a donation to the cause. Chili cooking will begin at 10:00AM on Saturday morning. For more information about the event or about how you can help out, please call 281-488-3078 and speak with the on duty supervisor.
The La Porte Community Civic Club will be sponsoring its Where: City of Webster City Hall 29th Annual Soul Food Cook-off. The men will take on the ladies When: Saturday, February 12th, 2011 Friday, February 11th at 6:00p.m. at the Jennie Riley Center, 322 Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM N. 4th in La Porte Texas. So if you are craving great down home delicious, stick to your ribs soul food, incredible fried chicken, fiery greens, fried catfish, black-eyed peas, dumplings, sweet potatoes, desserts, and more, come on out to Jennie Riley. We’ll be serving up batches of great fried chicken and cat fish, pork chops, candied yams and desserts that will satisfy the biggest eater in the family. The Cook-off tells the story of Soul Food Cooking. It reaches back many years into the history of slavery. Slaves were given Roy Barefield, RN, Congratulations! the small intestines of the hog known as chitterlings. The chitterling were cleaned, flavored with spices and cooked. Chitlins’ are still a favorite food. The slaves were also given the jaw of the hog, which was cooked with black-eyed peas and turnip greens. Hog fat was rendered into lard and the bits of skin that floated to the top of the kettle were the cracklings. As you might guess, these crisp fried cracklings were added to cornbread batter to make a wonderful treat known as crackling bread. These foods, along with pork bones, pig feet, fried cat fish, pork chops, a variety of vegetables, desserts, hot water corn bread and more will be dished out. Behind each soul food dish is a bit of history as well as a way of life. Soul Food Cooking has become a legend. The Soul Food Cook-off is one of the activities celebrating Black History. Donation: All you can eat Adult- $10.00. Children under 12 - $5.00. The money helps sponsor Civic Club activities and the scholarship fund. For information call Mary Gay at 281-471-3259. (L) Edsel Estabillo, RN; Mary Bergeron, RN; Nathalie Dorsett, Man-
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You can print the registration form off the Trash Bash website. Please call (281) 474-2333 if you have problems to print the form. Area to be Cleaned: Seabrook parks and waterways. This site is a land and water-based cleanup. The work takes place at various parks and waterways around Seabrook. Schedule for the Day: 8:30 am - 9:00 am - Registration at the Boat Ramp Site 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Debris Cleanup (see Safety Instructions) 1:00 pm - Free lunch served by the Rotary Club, recognition of sponsors, exhibits to learn about our watershed, music entertainment, door prizes, souvenirs. Youth/scout activities to earn participation patch.
Kemah Pan Jam Festival March 26th, 2011 The Kemah Pan Jam is scheduled for Saturday March 26, 2011 10 am - 10 pm and Sunday March 27, 2011 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Pan .Jam is authentic Caribbean steel drum, calypso music and reggae singers who have performed all over the world, at events ranging from backyard parties to Presidential receptions. The streets of the Kemah Lighthouse District come alive with the lively beat of steel drums at the annual Kemah Pan Jam Steel Drum Festival. We hope to see you at Pan Jam this year. Make plans now to enjoy the celebration and spend the weekend in Kemah where there’s local accommodations a’plenty mon. For more infomration visit www.kemahpanfest.com
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ager ED; February’s Winner Roy Barefield, RN; Nikki Holloway, ED Technician; Kara Medellin, Unit Coordinator; Kris Rosenkoetter, ED Technician; Macie Schubert, Program Sponsor, Community Resource Credit Union and Janie DeStefano, CNO. Nurses receiving the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital are recognized monthly. Our February winner, Roy Barefield RN, Emergency Department, was recognized for helping out a family who had just lost a loved one. This particular family requested that all of the members who were there gather around and sing the Lord’s Prayer. Roy felt compelled to join in the singing. The family, overwhelmed with emotion, could not finish the song. So Roy took the lead and finished it for them. The family really appreciated him taking the time to show that level of compassion and love. By singing, this nurse created a positive memory for the family during a very negative time. The DAISY award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The Award at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital’s Corporate Sponsor is Community Resource Credit Union. The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. Each month, a nurse is selected by a Nursing Committee to receive The DAISY Award. At a presentation given in front of the nurse’s colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors, the honoree receives a certificate commending her or him for being an “Extraordinary Nurse.” The certificate reads: “In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people.” The honoree is also be given a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa. One day while Pat was in the hospital, he asked his family to bring him a Cinnabon cinnamon roll plus enough for all the nurses in his unit with the help of Cinnabon’s parent company, FOCUS Brands, The DAISY Foundation carries on this tradition by serving Cinnabons to all the nurses in the Award recipient’s unit in thanks for everything they do for their patients and families. Bonnie Barnes, President and Co-Founder of The DAISY Foundation, stated, “When Patrick was critically ill, our family experienced firsthand the remarkable skill and care nurses provide acutely ill patients every day and night. Yet these unsung heroes are seldom recognized for the super-human work they do. The kind of work the nurses at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital are called on to do every day epitomizes the purpose of The DAISY Award.” San Jacinto Methodist Hospital is proud to be among the hospitals participating in the DAISY Award program. Nurses are heroes everyday. Given the current national nursing shortage, The DAISY Award could not be launched at a better time. It’s important that our nurses know their work is highly valued, and The DAISY Foundation provides a way for us to do that.
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Large numbers of tax payers may have to delay preparing their returns this year, and the usual April 15 filing deadline has even been extended, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service expert. The Internal Revenue Service needed some time to update their system’s regulations after late action by the U.S. Congress in December, said Dr. Joyce Cavanagh, AgriLife Extension personal finance specialist, so returns with certain deductions cannot be submitted until Feb. 14. And since April 15 falls on a Washington, D.C. holiday this year, taxpayers will be given until the following Monday, April 18, to postmark their returns, she said. The IRS is updating its system primarily to meet three deductions, Cavanagh said. “Anyone who itemizes their deductions and files a Schedule A will not be able to file until late,” she said. “Other deductions that will result in delayed filing are one for educator expenses up to $250 and one for certain taxpayers who have higher education expenses such as tuition and fees that are not eligible for other credits.” The reason for the need for later filing for the Schedule A is that Congress extended the sales tax deduction, Cavanagh said. “Particularly in Texas that’s important because we do not have a state tax,” she explained, noting that in states that require state tax reporting, people may choose between that and sales tax. The educator tax is for teachers in kindergarten through 12th grade for classroom materials they purchase up to $250, she said. The higher education tuition and fees deductions are for people who are not eligible for either the Lifetime Learning Credit or the American Opportunity Credit. “People who will be taking any or all of these deductions on their returns need to know that the IRS estimates it will not be able to accept these until Feb. 14,” Cavanagh said. She said IRS estimates that only about 30 percent of the U.S. taxpayers itemize on their returns. And though processing will not be ready for a few weeks, Cavanagh said, all taxpayers will have an extra three days to file. Washington, D.C. will observe Emancipation Day on April 15 because April 16 – the date that commemorates the signing in 1862 of the Compensated Emancipation Act – falls on a Saturday this year. “While that may just give some a few more days to procrastinate, I’d like to encourage those who need help preparing their taxes to look for some of the free tax assistance programs and on the IRS website at www.irs.gov in advance of the filing date,” Cavanagh said. She recommends:
Back Row L to R: Bob Stokes, President, Galveston Bay Foundation; Della Barbato, Manager of Education Programs, Galveston Bay Foundation; Gene Fisseler, Director of Public Affairs, Reliant Energy. Middle Row L to R: Marry Sullivan, Geoffrey Hirsch, Savannah Cushman, Kristen Schank, Hiya Sunjona Sawhney, Victoria Chang. Bottom Row L to R: Alex Turman, Carissa Villarreal, Leona Chen, Elizabeth Koegel, Sebastian Rodriguez
Proud students and families, art teachers, and principals gathered at an award ceremony to celebrate the winners of the 2011 Children’s Art Calendar on January 27th at Stephen F. Austin Elementary in Baytown. In its past 19 years, Galveston Bay Foundation (“GBF”) estimates that this project has reached over 10,000 fifth grade students. Students who live around the Bay were asked, “What people, plants, or animals can you find in and around Galveston Bay?” or “Who uses Galveston Bay?” Through their knowledge and creativity, they drew pictures to illustrate their answer to one of those questions. The Galveston Bay Children’s Art Calendar is made possible by sponsors, NRG Texas and NRG’s retail electricity business, Reliant Energy. Reliant Energy’s Director of Public Affairs, Gene Fisseler, said, “NRG Energy and Reliant Energy, like Galveston Bay Foundation, demonstrate our commitment to continuously improving the environment by actively helping protect and preserve ecosystems like Galveston Bay. We all depend on the Bay in one way or another, and the environmental art calendar raises the public’s awareness and its understanding of this vital ecosystem.” The GBF, NRG and Reliant Energy would like to congratulate the following 2011 Galveston Bay Children’s Art Calendar winners: Luis Algarate, Allison Antonini, Sergio Cantu, Victoria Chang, Leona Chen, Savannah Cushman, Ronaldo Lerma Garcia, Daniel Godinez, Geoffrey Hirsch, Elizabeth Koegel, Mia Munn, Sebastian Rodriguez, Hiya Sunjana Sawhney, Kristen Schank, Mary Sullivan, Alex Turman and Carissa Villarreal.
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Antibiotics are not the answer for colds and flu. Getting well the old fashioned way is best for such illnesses. So warm up some chicken noodle soup and teas and get plenty of rest. You can use over-the –counter pain relievers as prescribed on the bottle to relieve those body aches and reduce your fever. Many people are tempt-
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BAIRD Florence Ruby Knighton Baird passed from this earth to her heavenly reward on Sunday February 6, 2011 at the age of 99 years, 3 months, and 2 days. Born in Cedar Bayou, Texas on November 11, 1911 she spent most of her life in La Porte, Texas. She was one of twelve children in the Knighton family. She was affectionately known as Aunt Toots by nieces, nephews, and many friends. She worked in the retail industry for many years. Then she returned to La Porte during World War II, where she worked at San Jacinto Shipyard in La Porte and then at Brown Shipyard. She retired from Houston Lighting and Power Company as Head Cashier after 25 years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in La Porte where she often taught Sunday school classes. She was promoted to teach the same group for three years because her friends would not let her go to another class. She was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth Ann Norris and Leonard Odell Knighton and her eleven siblings, Fred, Maude, Eva, Mary Jane, Bud, Lucille, Len, Hance, Charlie, Pat, and Dorothy. She will be greatly missed by her numerous nieces, nephews, and their children. Graveside services will be held at the La Porte cemetery on Tuesday February 8, 2011 at 2PM with Pastor John mark Benson officiating.
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La Porte Police Officer Injured During Friday’s Icy Weather A La Porte Police officer was injured during the icy weather that hit the Houston area on Friday morning. The night-shift patrolman was transporting a prisoner to Harris County Jail when he hit a patch of black ice near I-10 @ S.H. 59 which sent him sliding into the retention wall. As the officer got out of his car to check on the prisoner in the back seat of his patrol unit, another car traveling over the same patch of ice knocked him onto the ground and ran over a portion of his body. The officer was hospitalized immediately, with
Lifeflight Called To Accident Involving Multiple Vehicles At Fairmont And Driftwood Lydia Leger Lavergne, 97, of La Porte passed away Friday February 4, 2011. She was born May 25, 1913 in Church Point, Louisiana to Celina and Augustine Leger. She is preceded in death by her husband Luke Lavergne. Lydia is survived by her children Mary Moore, Loree Lavergne, grandchildren Charles Moore and wife Melanie, David Moore and wife Cindy, Tammy Bodnar, James Moore and wife Tina, Johnny Moore and wife Margi, Danny Moore and wife Norma, Pam Rogers and husband Richard, Kevin Lavergne, Britney Herrera, and great grandchildren Brad and Amanda, Krystal, JR and Shane, Dante, Trevor, Lanie, Josh and Tanya, Matthew, Megan, John, Daniel, Hunter, Mason, Alyssa, Marcos, and Taylor. Visitation was held Monday February 7, 2011 at 9AM12PM at Paul U. Lee La Porte Funeral Home. Services were held following visitation at 1PM.
Norma Jean Shamblin, 83, of Friendswood passed away February 6, 2011. She was born December 12, 1927 in Center, Texas to Minnie and Dewey Randolph Tyer. She was a long time resident of La Porte before moving to Friendswood. Norma was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi. She is survived by her daughters Milta Whitman and husband Jack, Leezan Grun and husband Eddie, grandchildren Angie Vegas and husband Luke, Blake Morgan and wife Jennifer, Chelsie Calhoun and husband Chris, Dallas Smith and wife Andrea, Brandon Smith and Araka, and great grandchildren Jacob, Chynna, Joshua, Zachary, Lane, Koehl, Jodi, Lyla, Ethan, and Connor. Visitation will be held Friday February 11, 2011 at 9AM10:30AM at Paul U. Lee La Porte Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 3PM at Oaklawn Cemetery in Center, Texas.
An accident at Fairmont & Driftwood last week involved at least three vehicles and sent calls out for Life Flight transport for some of the injured. The accident involved a La Porte resident who ran the red light at Driftwood while traveling southbound in an attempt to cross Westbound Fairmont and turn left (Eastbound) on Fairmont Pkwy. Several witnesses stated that the driver ran the first light across the westbound lanes, and her vehicle struck a minivan with multiple passengers, which had been traveling westbound on Fairmont, and was making their way through
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EDUCATION Clear Lake High School Senior Musical Attracts Theater Legend
Students Demonstrate Their Skills In The Sciences At Bay Elementary’s Science Fair Sunmitted by Dana Dehlinger, 4th Grade Math & Science
The Bay Science Fair was on Tuesday, February 1st. There were 208 entries from 4th & 5th grade. We would like to thank our judges, who were volunteers from Seabrook Rotary, Lyondell Basell, Exxon, Bay parents, NASA, Bayer, & Seabrook community members. Our 1st & 2nd place winners will go on to represent Bay at the CCISD District Science Fair on Feb. 28th @ Bayside Intermediate.
From left to right: John Grimmett, music director; Elizabeth Olin, producer; Playwright Edward Albee; Josh Jordan, director; and Tiffany Blair Velez , assistant director.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE: 1/Lauren Copeland 2/Jacob Trevino 3/Reed Collier 4/Gabriel Purvis 5/Alexis Buske HM/Jacob Lyons HM/Kirsten Searle HM/Chandler Daniel HM/Carson Goss EARTH SCIENCE: 1/Grant Jacobsen 2/Elizabeth Matourek 3/Colton Cox 4/Kylie Price MATH: 1/Kaitlin Faulkner 2/Taylor Bunch BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE: 1/Taylor Ann Presswood 2/Lindsey Birdsong 3/Lauren Lillie 4/Ricky Humphrey 5/ Claire Hess HM/Ashlyn Strother HM/Mary Lewis HM/Jena Larsen HM/Diego Trevino
Edward Albee, a three time Pulitzer Prize winner, best known for his work, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, attended Clear Lake High School’s senior musical this past weekend. According to assistant principal Michel Froneberger, Albee “enjoyed the production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and thought the students did a great job.” Albee is a mentor and friend of John Grimmet who was the musical director for the production at Clear Lake High School. The production crew and students were thrilled to meet Albee who was awarded a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing him as America’s greatest living playwright.
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Career Exploration Expo For La Porte High School Students The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee in partnership with La Porte High School is pleased to announce that they will host a Career Exploration Expo at the La Porte High School Student Center from 5-7:00pm on February 17. The Career Exploration Expo will enable business to take an active role in the students’ selection of career fields that will shape the workforce of the future. There are many careers where employees can earn a very good living without a 4-year college degree and this event is designed to introduce those career opportunities to students who are not necessarily on track for a 4-year degree. There is no fee to participate, however each participating company is required to provide one gift card valued at $50 to be used during prize drawings for students. Each participating company will be provided with one table and two chairs as well as a sign with the company name. Companies are expected to explain to students (1) what the company does, (2) what type of skilled positions are usually available, (3) wage rates, and (4) qualifications. Table reservations must be made by February 10. For additional information contact the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce at 281-471-1123.
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Houston native Herman Matthews has played drums for such artists as Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones, and Sheryl Crow, but he’ll soon make another debut, this time as guest instructor at San Jacinto College (SJC) Central. Students and community members are welcome to attend this free audio engineering master class from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 in the Corbin Recital Hall as Matthews hosts “Nothing but the Groove.” Lester Williams, director of audio engineering at SJC Central, said this event provides the public with the perfect opportunity to gain insight from a professional drummer about the process of recording music inside a studio. “This is going to be a very interactive class,” said Williams. “It
will be candid and humorous with music notes about the business. We’re going to show people how a great drummer performs in a studio, as opposed to performing on stage, and how the process is much more microscopic.” Herman headed west to Los Angeles in 1988. His first major professional tour was with jazz recording artist Kirk Whalum. Other touring and recording credits include Bob James, Stevie Wonder, The Isley Brothers, Expose, Angie and Debbie Winans, Rebekah, Meredith Brooks, Tiffany and more. Herman has also recorded two CDs with the bad boys of funk, Tower Of Power. Head liners or artists he has played for via house band, showcase, tour or television include two-time Grammy award winner Kenny Loggins, singer/songwriter Richard Marx, Michael McDonald, Sheryl Crow, “Baby Face” Edmonds, Herbie Hancock, Luther Vandross, Celine Dion, Michael Bolton, Chaka Chan, Carol King and many more. Herman has also played for President Bill Clinton on three occasions, as well as Nelson Mandela. The San Jacinto College music department holds master classes throughout each semester, allowing the public to interact and mingle with a professional in the industry. Eric Late, SJC Central visual and performing arts department chair, said it provides students with a chance to ask one of the most important questions. “This is a chance for student to ask a music professional ‘how did you get started in this business’,” said Late. “It helps for them to hear the advice, not only from their professors, but from others who work and thrive in this industry.” San Jacinto College Central is located at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. More information about Herman Matthews may be found at www.hermanmatthews.com.
Science Magnet students at Seabrook Intermediate School recently got the opportunity to learn how to make electricity from bamboo charcoal. The lesson was presented by Japanese teachers attending the 17th Annual Space Exploration Educators conference at Space Center Houston. Three teachers from Japan and five Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency employees visited Seabrook Intermediate School on Wednesday, February 3. They used hands-on labs to teach students different scientific principles. Activities included making electricity and connecting origami to nature.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT New Dates Scheduled for the La Porte High School 2011 Musical, The Music Man New Performance dates and times are as follows: Thursday, February 10, 2011 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the February 3 performance will be honored Friday, February 11, 2011 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the February 4 performance will be honored Saturday, February 12, 2011 5:00 p.m. Tickets for the February 5 matinee performance will be honored Saturday, February 12, 2011 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the February 5 evening performance will be honored Remaining tickets will go on sale Monday February 7, 2011. They will be sold from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday – Friday in the Lobby of the Sonja Angelo Theatre until performances sell out. Tickets may also be purchased before each show. The box office opens 30 minutes before show time. All seats are reserved and tickets are $12.00. Payment may be made by cash or check. For more information please call Karen Hall at 281-604-7573.
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IN THE GARDEN Houston’s First Organic Landscape And Gardening Fair
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The word “organic” has been bounced around a lot in the past several years, but even more so lately. We find many definitions from very loose references to the most strict and stringent interpretation. A better label might be one that encompasses more than products, designs or practices; a name that brings us back to natural systems so we work with Nature, not against her. To take the mystery and misconceptions out of the equation, we look no further than Houston’s first Organic Landscape and Gardening Fair. The event will be held Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 8am—4pm at the United Way, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, 77007. Tickets are $55 which includes refreshments and an organic lunch. Advance registration is required at www.ohbaonline.org. The Fair is hosted by the Organic Horticulture Business Alliance (OHBA) and Urban Harvest. We are fortunate to have two keynote speakers for the day. Paul Tukey, author, lecturer, and movie producer, is one of the nation’s foremost experts on organics and started the national non-profit www.Safelawns.org. His movie, A Chemical Reaction, has received critical acclaim from the many cities in which it has been screened. Tukey’s book, Organic Lawn Care, is considered by many to be the foundation for a successful organic lawn care program. Betsy Ross, will show the audience how it is possible to create a grass-fed organic beef business “from the soil up”, literally. She also started Sustainable Growth Texas, a state-wide compost tea operation. Rounding out in the day’s events will be twelve workshops with well know experts in the field of sustainable landscaping who will cover topics such as the Soil Foodweb and compost, principles of Permaculture, organic pest control, and selecting plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, to name a few. Vendors and exhibitors will feature organic products, services and information on organic practices. You will find an abundance of resources under one roof. Register early--space is limited! Sponsors include MicroLife™ Organic Biological Fertilizers and Nature’s Way Resources. Partners include the U.S. Green Building Council, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, HoustonGreenScene.org, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and Texas AgriLife Extension Service.
Gardeners of all levels are invited to attend the Gardeners by the Bay meetings held the first Wednesdays of each month, from September to May, at University Baptist Church (Great Room on 2nd floor) located at 16106 Middlebrook Drive. Members and guests enjoy a light brunch from 9:00 to 9:30 AM. A brief business meeting is then held prior to the main program. Guest speakers present timely programs of interest to all gardeners. Anyone interested is welcome to visit or join. Our membership includes novice gardeners as well as certified Texas Master Gardeners who are eager to share their expertise and knowledge in response to questions and concerns. Local trips are planned each year to gardens or other places of interest to gardeners. Visit us at http://gbtb.org.
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HOUSTON – A workshop to assist agricultural producers learn more about exporting goods to Cuba is scheduled for March 31 in Houston. The workshop, Exporting to Cuba, will be held at the Greenspoint Club, 16925 Northchase Drive, and is co-sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. “This workshop will help Texas businesses, including farmers and ranchers, learn how to export food, forestry and agricultural Upcoming Wednesday Meetings: goods to Cuba,” said Dr. Parr Rosson, AgriLIfe Extension SerMar 2 - Basic Rose Growing in the Houston Area vice economist and director of the Center for North American Studies at Texas A&M University. “Many may not know that it’s Apr 6 - Gardeners by the Bay Plant Sale now legal to export food, agricultural goods, lumber and medical products to Cuba. This workshop will present a broad view on May 4 - Spring Luncheon how to do business with Cuba, new U.S. travel policy and what Local Trips: sectors are experiencing export growth.” February: Painted Churches of Schulenburg Rosson said attendees will learn about trading and exporting with Cuba,including procedures, expectations, licensing and April: Visit the Heights district and shops what products have the most potential. Topics and speakers include market potential in Cuba, Jorge Please call Joanne at 281-286-4938 for information. Bolanos, chief, Cuban Interests Section; licensing and doing Looking forward to seeing you ! business with Cuba, Cynthia Thomas, president, TriDimension Strategies; new developments in U.S. Cuba policy, presented by a Port of Houston representative; and oil drilling safety issues, Dr. Lee Hunt, president, International Association of Drilling Do you have a garden or a gardening project you are Contractors. proud of? Would you like to share it with our readers? Do Ernest Bezdek, director of trade development with the Port of you have a herb garden, a vegetable garden, or a special Beaumont, will provide an overview of trade missions to Cuba rose bush that you inherited from your Grandmother? during lunch. How about a composting project? We would love to see Registration for both the workshop and luncheon is $65 if paid what you are doing. Please send a couple of photos along by March 14 and $80 afterwards. with a brief description of your good work to editor@baFor more information, contact Rosson at 979-845-3070, email yareaobserver.com. We will include them in our gardenprosson@tamu.edu. Information is also available at http://www. ing section. tcta.us.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
P.J. Mock, Jr. M.D. Family Medicine • American Board of Family Medicine
1200 Highway 146, Suite 250 La Porte, Texas 77571 E-mail: pjmlptx@aol.com
Phone: (281) 471-0130 Fax: (281) 867-9241
Uphill’s Liquor “Come To Uphill’s For Your Spirit”
1021-A S. Broadway • La Porte
281-471-2132