The Bay Area Observer Community News For The Galveston Bay Area
VOLUME 2, NO. 35
By The Bay LPHS Reunion, 64-69 Mamacitas Ballroom Sept, 17, 2011 • 6 - 1 La Porte Alumni from 1964-69 are gathering for a reunion on Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. The information for registration, the event schedule, and tickets is online at: lphsreunion.org. This an exciting opportunity to share memories, stories and hugs with your fellow classmates. Register soon!’ Linda Webb Craft, 281-391-8438
FUMC Fall Festival First United Methodist Church - La Porte Saturday, October 1 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Craft Show, Silent Auction , Kids activities. Contact Rebecca Dudley at 281-478-4673 or dudleytrio@ comcast.net
2nd Annual Saltwater Derby Sept. 30, 2011 • 6 a.m. Outriggers Restaurant Seabrook Fish Times: The tournament will start at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, September 30, 2011 there is NO early check-in or captains meeting. You may be on your spot anytime before 6:00 a.m. The fishing will end no later than 3:00 p.m. You may launch from any public ramp on the boundary waters. You can enter and pay online at http://www.ci.seabrook.tx.us. Rules are on the City of Seabrook website also, or enter and pay at Outriggers restaurant in Seabrook.
GriefShare Recovery Seminar Bayshore Baptist Church
La Porte Sundays at 5:45p.m.
GriefShare recovery seminar and support group meets at Bayshore Baptist Church in La Porte Sundays at 5:45Pm beginning September 11, 2011. The church is located at 11315 Spencer. GriefShare is a 13-week program featuring nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include the Journey of Grief; The effects of Grief; When your Spouse Dies; Your Family and Grief; and Stuck in Grief. For more information call Bayshore Baptist Church at 281-471-0332/www.bayshorebc. org. Please feel free to contact if you have questions or would like more information.
CERT Training Class La Porte Police Station September 29, 2011 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training begins September 29, 2011 at the La Porte Police Station. Training sessions cover disaster preparedness, fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, team organization and terrorism. With this training, CERT teams played a vital role in providing support to jurisdictions throughout the region following Hurricane Ike in 2008. If needed following a disaster, these citizen-responders use their training as part of a neighborhood or workplace team to help others when first responders are overwhelmed or not immediately available. CERT members provide immediate assistance to victims in their area, organize spontaneous volunteers who have not had the training, and collect disaster intelligence that will assist first responders with prioritization and allocation of resources when they arrive. The training is hosted by the La Porte Office of Emergency Management and will begin Thursday, September 29, 2011 for eight weeks. The Seabrook and La Porte CERT teams recently joined together to form BayCERT in order to help increase awareness of CERT in the Bay Area. For more information about the upcoming class contact the La Porte Office of Emergency Management (281) 470-0010, www. lpoem.org or Ronica Hall 281-3265644 ronicahall@hotmail.com Continued on page 2
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Space Station May Be Evacuated After Soyuz Crash By Rebecca Collins editor@bayareaobserver.com
The International Space Station may have to be evacuated by late November after the August 24th Soyuz-U malfunction that caused the destruction of its Progress M-12M spacecraft. The unsettling turn of events comes just weeks after NASA discontinued the space shuttle program. The Soyuz-U accident could affect public confidence in the aging Russian technology, which is crucial to the future of manned spaceflight. Russia is at this time the only country that has the ability put humans into space. Since the retirement of the Space Shuttle Program, permanent operation of the International Space Station (ISS) would be impossible without the Soyuz rocket, which went into service in its current form in 1973. Until officials figure out what went wrong with Russia’s essential Soyuz rockets, there will be no way to launch any more astronauts before the current residents have to leave in midNovember. “We have plenty of options,” NASA’s space station program manager, Mike Suffredini, assured reporters Monday. “We’ll focus on crew safety as we always do.” Five space agencies from around the globe have spent decades working on the project and abandonment of the ISS would be a last resort. Astronauts have been living aboard the space station since 2000, and the goal is to continue until 2020. Suffredini said flight controllers could keep a deserted space station operating indefinitely, as long as all major systems are
The International Space Station is Seen In Orbit With The Space Shuttle Endeavour In Dock working properly. The risk to the station goes up, however, if no one is on board to fix equipment breakdowns. At this time, six astronauts from three countries are presently living on International Space Station. Three are scheduled to leave next month to be replaced by three others in mid-November. NASA Astronaut Dan Burbank, along with Cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Anatoly
Ivanishin are to be the three replacements, and were scheduled to launch on September 22nd, aboard the Soyuz TMA-22. Their flight has been delayed indefinitely while officials investigate the Souyuz failures. They will be the first to fly in the postShuttle era. The current staff of the ISS will remain on board for at least another week. They include one American and two Russians. As for supplies, the space station is
well stocked and could go until next summer, Suffredini said. Atlantis dropped off a year’s supply of goods just last month on the final space shuttle voyage. The unmanned craft destroyed Wednesday was carrying 3 tons of supplies. For now, operations are normal in orbit, Suffredini noted, and the additional week on board for half the crew will mean additional science research. As for any political implica-
tions as a result of this developing situation are concerned, Suffredini said, “Flying safely is much, much more important than anything else I can think about right this instant. I’m sure we’ll have an opportunity to discuss any political implications if we spend a lot of time on the ground. But you know, we’ll just have to deal with them because we’re going to do what’s safest for the crew and for the space station.”
La Porte Health and Safety Fair Set For September 17th The annual La Porte Health and Safety Fair is set for September 17, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The fair will be held at La Porte Junior High, located at 401 S. Broadway in La Porte. The Safety Fair is sponsored by the City of La Porte, La Porte ISD and La Porte LEPC. The Health and Safety Fair provides valuable information and resources for families and citizens of all ages. There are many great demos and activities that kids will enjoy, as well as health screenings and information that are useful to parents. The event is free and open to the public. The first 500 children will receive
free Safety Fair T-shirts and many door prizes will be given away throughout the event. Inside exhibits include free children’s immunizations, free child ID kits, information on fire prevention, the Teddy Bear First Aid Clinic, shelter in place training, emergency preparedness information, and free health screenings. Outside displays include Fire Engines, Ladder Trucks, Rescue Vehicles, Ambulances, Police Vehicles, Command Vans, and Hazardous Materials equipment. Displays are from government agencies and local industry. Demonstrations include the Air
Products Liquid Nitrogen Demo, La Porte Fire Department Jaws of Life Demo, and AkzoNobel Aluminum Alkyls Demo. Other attractions include the Ronald McDonald Magic Show, 24-ft rock climbing wall, and dunking booth. Organizers are still seeking vendors from local business, industry, and non-profit groups. Please note that all vendors must have a health or safety theme and are not permitted to sell products during the fair. For more information about the Health and Safety Fair, including the vendor registration form, visit www.lpsafetyfair.org.
Army Called To Duty
By Jay Dunham BAO Contributing Writer
The army came to La Porte. Not the U.S. Army, but the U.M. ARMY, the United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission for Youth. The U.M.ARMY, formed in 1979 in Texas, is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), independent organization, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. About 90 youths and adult counselors from 5 East Texas churches; Halls-
ville, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Trinity and Troup arrived at First United Methodist Church, 9601 Fairmont Parkway in La Porte on Sunday, July 17. First UMC was the host church for the week-long camp where participants sleep in classrooms, have meals in the great hall and worship in the sanctuary. Each camp is self sufficient, bringing their food, bedding, entertainment and, yes, their building materials. The focus of the U.M.ARMY is primarily in providing
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While the La Porte camp was underway, youths and adults from La Porte’s First United Methodist Church joined those from Texarkana and Lewisville at the host church, First United Methodist Church, Winnie,Texas. Over 60 campers were accommodated there. While in the Winnie area, the youths, assembled in 6 work teams, constructed wheelchair ramps, repaired porches, built decks, painted a house and did miscellaneous yard clean up. In all, 15 work sites were visited, in spite of one rain day (yes, it does rain in Texas). The rain did not dampen (no pun intended) their enthusiasm, though. They brought joy to residents of a nursing home, built shelving and assisted at the St.Vincent De Paul thrift store. According to Christie Burnette, La Porte’s Youth Director, “They put the Camp’s theme, ‘Servant’, into action”. Wednesday evening’s devotion consisted of 7 prayer stations, popular among the campers. Christie said they had a good turnout for Thursday night’s “Client Night”,when all the clients are invited for dinner and entertainment. I talked with some of the campers following their return from Winnie, and without exception they are looking forward to experiencing the fellowship, the feeling of fulfillment and love of neighbor next year. We are so fortunate to have such youths among us.
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COMMUNITY Free Internet Classes At Tailgate Party Time At El Jardin BAYFEST 2011 Join The Fun October 2nd At Evelyn Meador Library The Farmers’ Market Come The Beachfront Park In El Jardin! Rodeo Committee • Lots Of Great Food At Clear Lake Shores
The Evelyn Meador Library, a Harris County Public Library, will offer two classes to teach beginners about using the Internet. Internet Basics I, scheduled for Friday, September 9 from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm, covers how the Internet works, how to use a search engine, and how to perform various tasks using Internet software. Internet Basics II will meet on Monday, September 12 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Learn how to use internet Explore, Google search, the favorites bar and much more. Each class is limited to 12 students. Please call or visit the library to sign up for these classes. The library’s phone number is 281-4749142. Harris County Public Library will make reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. To make a request, notify the Branch Librarian at 281-474-9142.
2nd Annual Grand & Me Fishing Tournament
Football season is here! Saturday, September 10, the Farmer’s Market at Clear Lake Shores will celebrate with a Salute to Tailgating – a great way to enjoy fantastic food and friends, whether here or at the stadium! Vendors will highlight products and wares and offer menus perfect for tailgating including homegrown, homemade items that make any party a hit. Anyone wearing t-shirts, hats or jerseys touting a favorite team can get a free reusable, environmentally friendly market bag from the steering committee booth. From Fire and Ice Pickles made by Bob’s Salsas, to beer bread mix from Catering by Renee and pasture raised, grass fed steaks and burgers from Law Ranch – Market vendors have all the essentials for tailgating. For a complete list and recipes visit the Market website at http://www.farmersmarketatcls.com or Facebook page at http://facebook.com/farmersmarketatclearlakeshores. A One Touch Gold Weber grill will be raffled off that day to support the Breseman “Party for 4” Community BBQ Benefit being held September 11 to help a local family. All proceeds will be donated to the fundraiser, and supporters need not be present to win. Enjoy the sweet sounds of local crooner Pamela Saxon while eating an H-Squared Catering Tailgate Special sandwich – a sausage hoagie made with Angela’s Oven bread, Froberg Farms peppers, J&S Desserts’ provolone cheese and Marchese’s family recipe Italian sausage. The Farmers’ Market is run by a volunteer steering committee of Clear Lake Shores residents. With small town charm and high standards for vendors and products, the market is a Texas Certified Farmers’ Market. Located at 1020 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094), the Market is ½ mile west of Hwy. 146 under the white canopies. For more information visit http://facebook.com/farmersmarketatclearlakeshores, http://www.farmersmarketatcls.com, or contact Market Manager Charlie Hester at charlie@charliehester.com.
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Sign your childrenup for kid’s night out (Parent’s night out too, once you drop them off!!). A fun filled evening for everyone to enjoy. When: September 9th, 2011 Drop Off/Pick Up Location: Fitness Center - 1322 South Broadway Time: 5:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Age: 8-18 Cost: $13 per child Register with La Porte Parks and Recreation Department, 1322 South Broadway. We will be going to CiCi’s Pizza for dinner and then roller skating at Skateworld in Deer Park. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so don’t miss out!
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La Porte’s 2nd Annual Grand & Me Fishing Tournament will be held September 10, 2011, from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Grandparents and children ages 5-14 can participate. Pre-registration is required. Any questions, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 281-470-7275 or go to http://www.ci.la-porte. tx.us/documents/flyer.pdf to download an application. When: September 10, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where: Seabreeze park Who: Grandparents & Children Ages 5 - 14 Rules: • Participants will be eligible to win only 1 fishing award. • This is a “catch & release” event. • Kids must catch the fish, however, grandparents are urged to ASSIST if necessary. • Contest will be restricted to the left-hand side of the pier only. • It is recommended that children and their grandparents provide their own fishing tackle. There is a limited quantity of equipment that will be availble on a first come first server basis for those who do not have their own tackle.
Do not wait to register, there is only 150 spots available!!
The City Of La Porte Revisits Its Past The City of La Porte has been gripped by history fever lately with the publication of Images of America: Around La Porte, a new pictorial history of the area by Ann Uloth Malone and Dan Becker. The book, which hit the shelves at the end of July, has been snapped up by local residents and visitors alike, and the authors have been very busy promoting not only the book, but the vibrant history of the bayside community on Galveston Bay. Ms. Malone will speak at the Main Street Morning Brew on August 31, and Malone and Becker will be signing copies of their book at the Art Walk by the Bay on September 2. The August 31 Main Street Morning Brew will be held at the newly opened Mainly Drinks, a wine and coffee bar on Main Street located at 223 West Main. Ms. Malone will be giving a short presentation about the history of La Porte and Main Street. The Main Street Morning Brew is a monthly program designed to introduce La Porte business owners and tenants to each other, and to educate them on the fundamentals of economic development in the community. The hour-long gathering includes coffee, refreshments, and a short presentation about topics pertinent to La Porte’s economic development, which has a major focus in the Main Street district in La Porte. All La Porte business owners and tenants are welcome to attend. The Art Walk by the Bay is the first Friday of every month from 6 – 9 p.m. The Art Walk on September 2 will feature the book signing by Ms. Malone and Mr. Becker from 6 – 8 p.m. at Chocolates by Mark, and, like all of the Art Walks, will feature the works of local and regional artists displayed at six different businesses in Main Street district. Artists’ works are displayed and for sale at the businesses throughout the following month. Information and artist applications are online at www.artwalkbythebay.com.
The 2nd Annual J/Fest Southwest Regatta will be bigger and better than ever as forecast by Lakewood Yacht Club’s Race Committee Chairman Dwight Bengtson. “Through working with Scott and Terry Spurlin of J Boats Southwest in Austin, we are promoting this regatta throughout all of the Gulf Coast States. In fact, we have a racing contingency coming from Dillion Yacht Club in Colorado!” he explained. At least 70 boats from all over the country are expected to participate in this regatta. Hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club, this national regatta will be held on Galveston Bay on Sat., Oct. 29 and Sun., Oct. 30. With racers coming to Bay Area Houston from numerous locations, many will be staying in our local hotels. Keeping this in mind, the city of Seabrook has stepped up to the plate for the second year as the regatta’s Platinum sponsor with monies from the hotel/motel tax. Through the hard work of Rear Commodore Carl Drechsel and his J/Fest Committee, there are three Silver level sponsors: J/Boats Southwest, Parkway Chevrolet, and J/World Annapolis. Bronze level sponsors are Waterline Works, Gary Trinklein Photographs, John Lacy Photographs and Harken. Copper sponsors include Hall Spars and Riggings, North U., the Nassau Bay Hilton, Blackburn Marine Supply, West Marine, and UK Halsey. The focus of J/Fest Southwest Regatta is to provide a venue that is all inclusive to J/Boat owners, their family, and friends. While the racers are on the water, their family and friends can enjoy the numerous activities in the area using materials provided by the Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau. One design fleets slated for the J/Fest Southwest Regatta are J/22, J/24, J/80, J/105 and the J/109. It will be a circuit stop for the J/24’s and the J/80’s. All J/Boats are welcome to race in the PHRF classes and in the J/Cruise class. Any J/Boat is eligible to participate and the regatta organizers intend to offer several exciting formats for the non One Design racers. The Skippers’ Meeting will be held in the ballroom of Lakewood Yacht Club on the evening of Fri., Oct. 28, 6:30 pm for check-in, meeting, and refreshments. A pool party with live music and dinner are planned after the races on Saturday and the Awards Ceremony will take place on Sun., Oct. 30, after the races. For further information or questions, please go to the website www.lakewoodyachtclub.com or www.JfestSouthwest.com.
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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES MAXINE MARSHALL Maxine Marshall, 83, of La Porte, Texas passed away on August 25th, 2011. She was born January 26th, 1928 in Braxton County, West Virginia to Cortis and Letha Perrine. Her husband Leroy E. Marshall precedes her in death. She is survived by her children William Marshall, John Marshall and wife Donna, Karen Odell, her sister Madeline Bradley, her grandchildren Candace Marshall, Daniel L. Marshall, Joel Odell, Kyle Marshall and Joshua Marshall. A visitation will be held at Paul U. Lee Funeral Home in La Porte, Texas on August 29th, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and a service on August 30th at 10:00 AM.
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Elizabeth Annette Adams Powell, 68, of Harpers Ferry, WV, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at City Hospital in Martinsburg, WV. Born February 28, 1943 to Lois Floreine Brown Saunders and the late Robert Quincy Adams. Elizabeth was an active parishioner of St. Martha Catholic Church Harvey, LA. She also volunteered and was a member of the St. Joseph’s Altar Society of St. Cletus Catholic Church. In addition to her father, she
was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Captain Richard Murry Powell. Elizabeth will be greatly missed by her children; Kathryn Powell Richard (Kirk), Michael Anthony Powell, David Lloyd Powell (Tiffany), Christopher Wayne Powell (Karman), and Deborah Powell Kelley (Steve), three brothers; Robert Dru Adams (Joyce), Billy Frank Adams, and Richard Quincy Adams (Vickie), one sister; Mary Adams Munch (Ronnie); thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She will be forever in their hearts. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, 2921 Center St., Deer Park, TX 77536; with Rev. Sebastian Rama officiating. Graveside service will follow at Grandview Memorial Park in Pasadena, Texas. In lieu of flowers please send donations to a Children’s Hospital in your area. Online condolences may be left at www.rosedalefuneral. com.
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BONNIE THERIOT Bonnie Theriot, 47, died August 25th, 2011 in La Porte Texas. She was preceeded in death by her Parents Clifford and Jewell Stephens, She is survived by her Husband James Breaux Sr., Children Lloyd H. Breaux Jr. Shawna Breaux and Clifford Phelps, Brothers and Sisters Tammi, Clifford, Dorothy, Melvin, Janie and Janne. Grandchild Kevin and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be help Monday August 29,2011 from 9-11 AM at the funeral home.
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Morgan’s Point Police Respond To Two Burglaries In The Past Two Week In the last two weeks, The Morgan’s Point Police Department has responded to two separate reports of burglary of a habitation. Through initial investigation it appeared these burglaries were committed during the daytime hours. Through a joint investigation, conducted by the Morgan’s Point, La Porte, and Baytown Police Departments, two suspects have been identified and arrested in connection with stolen property from the burglaries. Additionally, several pieces of stolen property from the burglaries are now in the possession of the Morgan’s Point Police Department awaiting to be identified and returned to the proper owners. If anyone has any additional information on these burglaries please contact Chief S. Ditrich at 281-471-2222.
La Porte Police Support New Electronic Application For Locating Missing Children
La Porte Police are pleased to announce that recently developed technologies now make efforts to find lost children even easier. The department’s excitement follows the Federal Bureau of investigation’s (FBI) latest announcement that they have completed the development of an iPhone application labelled the “Child ID app.” The new application is yet one more tool parents have for assisting law enforcement should their children become lost or missing. The Child ID application is the first of its kind and allows parents to store photographs and fundamental information about their children in a secure and convenient location. Should a child become missing, parents could simply open the application file and retrieve information deemed essential for law enforcement such as height, weight, hair & eye color, as well as the assorted photographs of the missing child. The feature also has a quick link to email service in order for parents to quickly ship the file information to police investigators. Since the 1999 enactment of Texas Senate Resolution No. 685 and Texas House of Representatives Resolution No. 735, every one of more than four million children attending public schools in the state of Texas have been provided inkless Child ID Kits. Governor Perry, along
with Wal-Mart, the Texas Sheriff’s Association and the Texas Association of School Administrators continue this process and its presence has been instrumental in the recovery of many lost children. However, with the new electronic “Child ID” feature, the precious moments immediately following the disappearance of a child can rapidly turn into productive ones where law enforcement services do not have to battle with information loss due to reporting delays. The FBI states that the Child ID app is currently only available for use on iPhones and can only be downloaded for free from the App Store on iTunes; however the agency plans to increase the Child ID application’s availability to other mobile devices as soon as possible. La Porte investigators anxiously await the arrival of the technology for all devices, but meanwhile recommend that parents consider taking advantage of the current feature. As a final note, FBI officials have stressed that the information placed in the application file is only accessible by parents and that no law enforcement organization will be making a storehouse of your private information; rather the information is only released to investigators by parents, solely at their discretion should an unfortunate situation, such as a lost child, arise. For more information on La Porte Police Department’s investigative processes please contact the department at 281-471-2141, or log onto the agency’s website at www. laportetx.gov/police/default. asp. To learn more about the FBI’s role in locating missing children, as well as information regarding the bureau’s new “Child ID” iPhone application feature, log onto the following website www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2011/august/child_080511/ child_080511.
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On a recent 100 degree day an SCP volunteer discovered 7 sixweek-old puppies in a drainage ditch in front of her home. They had ant bites, were dehydrated and malnourished. SCP immediately provided veterinary care and they are improving every day. Foster parents are desperately needed. You can take one or two. Or even better, why not adopt one? Some look like small Lab mixes, some like wire-haired terriers and one like a Chihuahua. It’s not clear if they are from the same litter. There are 4 males and 3 females. For more information email Second Chance Pets at pets2adopt@ yahoo.com, call 281-286-3535 or visit www.secondchancepets. org. SCP adoptables are shown on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Petco store (Bay Area and Space Center Blvds.) and cats are shown at the Petsmart store across from Baybrook Mall the first and third Sundays of every month. Selected cats may be seen during the week at the Petco location and photographs of most adoptables are posted on our website. Almost all animals are fostered in local homes because it does not have a shelter. As always PLEASE SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS. Second Chance Pets is a nonprofit 501 (C) (3) animal welfare organization. All donations are tax deductible.
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EDUCATION College of the Mainland Professor Pasadena Chamber Awards Passionate About Travel Scholarship To Drama Major
Study Abroad students pose after reaching the top of Mount Pilatus in Switzerland. Left to right, back row are: Goldie Anderson; James Tabor; Denese Angelle; Dr. Bernie Smiley; Sara Wilson; Brittany Mills; Lori Boyd; and Melanie Grover. Left to right, front row are: Natasha Nazareen; People who participated in the scholarship presentation included, from left: Lucy Turoff, and Richard Sims, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce cultural arts committee; Ruth Keenan, San Tayyaba Ali; Fallon Franklin; and Dharti Patel. Jacinto College executive director for development; Bert Muston, cultural arts committee chair; “‘Travel makes you a man.’ classroom at COM to discuss trip with almost half taking the Tammie McAdams, SJC foundation administrative assistant; Lauren Ayala, SJC drama stuThat’s what my father told me the historical and cultural sig- world literature course. The dent; Richard Turner, SJC drama professor; Tami Tong, Texas Chiropractic College student; growing up,” said Dr. Bernie nificance of the places they trip included Mozart’s House Dr. Clay McDonald, Texas Chiropractic College senior vice president; Dr. Richard Brassard, Smiley, Professor of Humani- visited. “This is a great way in Salzburg, Germany, Dachau Texas Chiropractic College president; Dr. Fred Zuker, Texas Chiropractic College dean of enties. Smiley has been leading for students to learn about his- Concentration Camp Memo- rollment; Sherry Trainer, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce president; Dr. Steve Haslund, Texas a Study Abroad expedition for torical places and then go see rial Site, Neushwanstein Cas- Chiropractic College vice president student/administrative affairs; and Greg Clary, cultural arts College of the Mainland stu- them,” said Smiley. tle in southwest Germany, the committee member. Photo credit: Rob Vanya, San Jacinto College marketing department. dents the past four years. This The Internet has made filling Black Forest and Rhine Falls, summer students and commu- courses and programs much Hofbräuhaus in Munich, GerSan Jacinto College (SJC) that helped to make produc- only dance. As I continue my nity members traveled to Ger- easier at COM. In the past if many, and the Cologne Ca- Central drama major Lauren tions successful.” education at San Jac, I could many and the Swiss Alps. The there wasn’t enough interest in thedral in Cologne, Germany. Ayala was all smiles when Ayala says she chose San be the lighting technician, or Study Abroad program gives the study abroad program the “Any student who takes a trip she recently received a $1,000 Jacinto College because of its the choreographer, or even the students the opportunity to ex- trip would be canceled. Today like this not only gets culture scholarship from the Pasadena tradition of preparing drama leading lady. I want to be as perience different cultures and the program can be tied to an but the importance of some of Chamber of Commerce cul- students in every area of the- well rounded as possible.” visit historical destinations Internet class like world lit- the books and stories that they tural arts committee. ater work. “Going into the perAfter earning an associate around the world. erature. The world literature read,” said Smiley. To prepare “This scholarship means so forming arts world is a gamble, degree at SJC, Ayala plans to “You will never understand course is a five-week online for the excursion students much because theatre is my and I believe the more versatile transfer either to Sam Housother cultures or even America course that incorporates read- read excerpts from Geoffrey passion and this will enable me one is, the easier it is to fit any ton State University, or Texas until you travel. Both my par- ings and daily discussions, Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales,” to focus on my college work,” position offered,” she com- State University to major in ents pushed really hard to make while students learn about Joann Wolfgang von Geothe’s said Ayala, who lives in Deer mented. “Some people only musical theatre. me go places,” said Smiley. He the history and culture of the “Faust” and other readings. Park and graduated from La act, some only direct, some started traveling when he was region they will be visiting, After seeing the enormous Porte High School. 15 years old, stopping off in and receiving class credit if and beautiful Cologne CatheThe Chamber awarded Ayala places like Paris, Munich, Is- they meet the criteria and do dral many of the students un- the scholarship based on factanbul, Cambodia and Thai- the class work. Smiley gave derstood why Chaucer wrote ulty recommendations. “We land. After traveling all over lectures on the trip to fulfill about it in “Canterbury Tales.” chose Lauren because we were Commercial & Industrial Security Integrators the world himself, he wanted some of the requirements of Students were amazed by the impressed with her work ethic, • Access Control to see his students immerse the course. 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SPORTS Final La Porte 31 Clements 0 Postgame Analysis By Keith Schul
For anyone that attended this game, I believe it was one of the hottest games in Houston history. With the astro-turf at Hall Stadium the temperature on the field climbed over 120 degrees at kickoff. The players felt the effects as well with many of them cramping up in the second half. The heat was the only thing that could slow down La Porte’s Darkside defense as they completely dominated the first half. The first play of the game after the opening kickoff La Porte’s standout Sophomore OLB Hoza Scott leaped to block Clements’ QB Clayton Holgorson’s pass and instead caught the ball and walked into the end-zone. Outstanding display of athleticism from Scott, who will be fun to watch this season. It was one of three interceptions on the night for the Bulldogs with Junior CB Ellis Hutchinson and Junior RB/Safety Keith Whitely getting the others. The defense slowed down in the second half when they started cramping up allowing a 60 yard run to Clements RB Lawrenzo Minor. However the Bulldogs preserved the shutout in the fourth quarter on a 4th down goaline stand with Junior nosetackle Corey Lee blowing up the play in the backfield and chasing Minor to the sideline and out of bounds. Standouts on defense included Seniors Chad Sutherland, Cameron Whilley and Aaron Nance-Garrett. Also La Porte had very good coverage from the rotating cast in the secondary including Hutchinson and Junior CB Malik Graves. Also I have to mention Senior LB Chris Hickey as his special teams punt/kickoff coverage was outstanding and he did force a fumble with a big hit. Side note: Clements’ RB Lawrenzo Minor (16 carries 121 yards) was the first running back to gain over 100 yards on the
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Week 1 La Porte vs Baytown Lee Preview By Keith Schul
The La Porte Bulldogs (1-0) take on the Baytown Lee Ganders (1-0) this Friday 7pm at Bulldog Stadium in La Porte. Last week La Porte beat Clements 31-0 while Baytown Lee beat crosstown rival Baytown Sterling 28-20. Last season the Bulldogs took down the Ganders 57-6 in Baytown. Highlights from last season’s game can be found online here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geVg01iy9k8 The Ganders offense is lead by Junior Quarterback Josh Zellars and superstar Texas A&M commit Senior wide receiver Jaevon Richardson. Last week the Ganders were run-heavy with Zellars (19 carries 101 yards) and Senior running back Keith Johnson (17 carries 96 yards) splitting the load. Zellars was also effective through the air with 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. Expect Zellars to try to find Richardson (5 catches last week) all game to keep the Bulldogs defense off balance. On defense Lee gave up 265 yards on the ground to Sterling. The key for their win was the six turnovers caused. La Porte should be able to find room to run on the Ganders and will need to hang on to the ball. Last week the Bulldog’s offense was effective in the first half with short passes and the outside running game. Sophomore Quarterback Vic Holmes lead the way on the ground with 64 yards on 11 carries. Expect Junior running back Keith Whitely to have a breakout performance this week after not finding much room to run against Clements. Lookout for Senior wideout Aaron Nance-Garrett and Sophomore Taejon Wearen to get good yards through the air from Holmes and Senior Quarterback Josh Vidales. On defense La Porte will bring more of the same that we saw against Clements with turnovers and tough coverage. The Bulldogs caused four turnovers with three interceptions last week. Cramps took their toll in the second half allowing Clements to get some yards on the ground. Early weather reports have the high temperature at a nice cool 92 degrees compared to the 128 degrees they measured at Hall Stadium on the turf. Seniors Chad Sutherland, Cameron Whilley and Aaron Nance-Garret along with Junior Corey Lee and Sophomore Hoza Scott lead the outstanding, attacking La Porte Defense. Everybody come out and support the Bulldogs! What do you want to see improved this week?
Keith Schul is the owner and writer for La Porte Bulldog Football Blog at http://lpbulldogs.blogspot.com You can also follow along on Twitter @lpbulldogblog
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NASA NEWS Robonaut 2 Is Scheduled For A NASA Names Astrophysics Fellowship For Iconic Woman Astronomer Movement Test On September 1st
Robonaut (R2A) waves goodbye to KSC and its twin R2B, but it will return for the next launch window! Location: Kennedy Space Center. Photographer: Joe Bibby By Robert Swain BAO Aerospace Reporter
The first dexterous and humanoid robot in space, Robonaut 2 will be moving its robotic joints for the first time in space on Sept. 1. Designed at NASA Johnson Space Center, in collaboration with General Motors, The R2 was built to work with humans and handle situations too dangerous for astronauts. Currently the R2 is at a fixed location on the ISS, on a sort of pedestal. The shape of the R2 is comparable to that of a human torso. However, the intent for the R2 robot is upgrading to legs and wheels. “Right now we are working on figuring out how the robot works in space…” said Brandi Dean NASA spokesperson. “Until you get it into micro-gravity you don’t really know how it’s going to work with out gravity.” With legs, the R2 will have the ability to move out side the ISS and eventually wheels will allow it to travel across such surfaces as the moon and mars. In fact the Robonaut 2’s twin is being tested outside of Flagstaff, Ariz. on a fourwheel base, to measure its abilities on planetary
missions. “Our first step is to test the robot out and see how it works and then we will better understand all the different ways in which it might be used,” said Dean. “But I think the possibilities are endless at this point.” Flight Engineers Cady Coleman and Paolo Nespol of Expedition 27 removed the R2 from its protective casing after weeks on board the ISS in March. The R2 was originally sent to the ISS in February, on the last flight of space shuttle Discovery. Due to the ISS members busy schedule they were unable to utilize the robotic astronaut, until now. On Aug. 22nd Mission Specialists Mike Fossum and Satoshi Furukawa connected the R2 while teams on the ground feed it electricity. Being the first U.S. robot aboard the ISS, the R2 can now help and change the way astronauts work. With ever changing technology the present and future astronauts have a better understanding of not only humans abilities in space, but robots as well. For more on Robonaut 2 visit http://robonaut. jsc.nasa.gov.
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Nancy Roman (born 1925), US astronomer. worked at NASA from 1959 to 1979, where she was the first Chief of Astronomy in the Office of Space Science, and the first female to hold an executive position. She managed nearly all of NASA’s astronomical projects in the 1960s and many in the 1970s She was responsible for several astronomical satellites, including the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and was selected as one of the 100 most important young people by LIFE magazine, 1962. Throughout her career, Roman has been an active public speaker and educator, and an advocate for women in the sciences. She has an asteroid named in her honor. NASA has established an astrophysics technology fellowship named for the woman many credit as one of the key contributors in the creation of the Hubble Space Telescope. The Nancy Grace Roman Technology Fellowship in Astrophysics is designed to foster technologies that advance scientific investigations in the origin and physics of the universe and future exoplanet exploration. The fellowship will help early career researchers develop innovative technologies to enable scientific breakthroughs, while creating the skills necessary to lead astrophysics projects and future investigations. It also will foster and support early-career instrument builders on the path to long-term positions. “The Roman fellowship is an important opportunity to infuse new ideas and technologies into frontier research areas as diverse as dark energy, black holes and life elsewhere in the universe,” said Jon Morse, astrophysics division director at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “This will be the most substantial fellowship at five years, compared to others that typically run two to three years.”
Beginning Nov. 18, early-career researchers may submit proposals for one-year concept studies for the development of new astrophysics technologies. Following a NASA review of the proposals, three to six applicants will be chosen for one-year fellowships to develop their concepts. Based on peer-review of the reports from the one-year studies, NASA will then select the fellows to implement the proposed technologies for up to four additional years. The first selection of fellows will be announced during February 2012. Finalists selected in early 2013 to execute their projects over four years will receive up to $1 million in funding. The fellowship’s namesake is a distinguished American astronomer. Her celebrated career included multiple scientific and technical achievements at NASA and her important contributions to the design of the Hubble Space Telescope. “The exciting results from the Hubble, other satellites and probes would not have been possible without innovative solutions to many technical problems, Roman said.”Just as the lunar landings inspired many young people to consider careers in space and related fields, the solution of the challenging instrumentation problems presented in space science can inspire young people to push beyond the current state of the art.” Born in Nashville, Tenn. in 1925, Roman studied science and earned her doctorate in astronomy from the University of Chicago in 1949. She became NASA’s first chief of astronomy in 1959. As part of her new job, Roman travelled around the country, trying to understand what astronomers really wanted. Roman set up a committee of astronomers and NASA engineers that eventually led to a detailed design for the Hubble. The telescope was launched April 24, 1990, aboard space shuttle’s Discovery’s STS-31 mission. Hubble’s subsequent discoveries revolutionized nearly all areas of astronomical research from planetary science to cosmology. Since retiring from NASA in 1979, Roman spends much of her time consulting, teaching and lecturing across the country in addition to being a passionate advocate for science. The new technologies enabled by the fellowship will complement the innovative science at the core of NASA’s other three astrophysics fellowships: the Sagan Fellowship created in 2009, focusing on exoplanet exploration; the Hubble Fellowship created in 1990, supporting research into cosmic origins; and the Einstein Fellowship created in 2009, enabling investigations on the physics of the cosmos. NASA’s Astrophysics Division mission seeks to understand the universe and our place in it. Missions investigate the very moment of creation of the universe; learn the full history of stars and galaxies; discover how planetary systems form and how environments hospitable for life develop; and search for the signature of life on other worlds.
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mer Deputy Manager of the Space Shuttle Program and Space Shuttle Flight Director John Shannon; STS-134 Mission Specialist Col. Michael Fincke. After brief remarks by Rep. Olson, McInnis introduced Staples and spoke about the creation of the university in response to the 1965 request of Johnson Space Center thenDirector Bob Gilruth. “With the community in mind, the partnership began,” said McInnis. “If you have attended a single presentation by UHClear Lake’s president, you will have heard the expression, ‘community-minded, partnership-oriented’ to describe the focus of this university. “It has been so since the beginning and expands each year.” “UH-Clear Lake is here because of NASA and the John-
son Space Center,” said Staples. “Our partnerships and collaborations with the Johnson Space Center have continued over the past 37 years. “One of our very significant collaborations occurred in 2001 when Johnson Space Center and UH-Clear Lake signed an agreement for the JSC History Collection to be housed in the university’s Neumann Library and this partnership continues today.” Offering an opportunity to experience a big part of the history of spaceflight through pictures, the exhibit includes photos from all 135 shuttle missions and is located on the second and third floor of Atrium II in the university’s Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston. “For the past 50 years, the Johnson Space Center workforce has propelled us into the
21st century,” said Coats, who explained that he joined Johnson Space Center just three years before the shuttle program. “We want to thank Dr. Staples for the opportunity to show off 30 years of space history.” As the Space Shuttle program manager for the first mission, Thompson gave a brief history of different phases of the Space Shuttle program. Shannon spoke about the shuttle program, NASA’s continued goal to “fly safely” and the positive impact the shuttle had on the future of space exploration. Finally, Fincke offered his gratitude to UH-Clear Lake and his shuttle experience. He also presented the university with a special gift that included a framed photo of him wearing a UH-Clear Lake shirt in space next to the actual shirt in the frame. McInnis concluded the evening with a poem that he wrote about the importance of space flight and thanked all in attendance. Guests were also invited to sign a shuttle tire that will be displayed permanently at the university. Music during the event was provided by the Clear Lake High School Chamber Orchestra led by Directors Bryan Buffaloe and Kevin Black. A special thank you was offered to those who served on the exhibit committee and provided support for the exhibit and opening event. Those serving on the committee included Joyce Abbey, Dayni Alba, Jeannie Aquino, Will Close, Eva deCardenas, Warren Harold, Eliza Johnson, Shelly Kelly and Rebecca Wright. The exhibit, “Celebrating Shuttle: An American Icon,” will be on display through Sept. 28. For more information about the exhibit, call the Office of Alumni and Community Relations, 281-283-2021.
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City of Seabrook to Host “Reeling It In For Rett” Tournament
Kevin Black The “Reeling It In For Rett” Registration Celebration will be held in Seabrook, September 10th and promises to be a lively time for all involved. The Celebration begins at 5PM at Seabrook’s Miramar Park and runs through 10PM. This is a time for all “Reeling It In For Rett” fishing participants and event sponsors to get together for great food, lots of fun, and a special acoustic performance featuring Katy’s popular singer/songwriter Kevin Black and son, Coleton Black. The “Reeling It In For Rett” tournament kicks off the “Spending Time Ending Rett” weekend on October 21st. The Galveston Bay fishing tournament begins at 5:00AM with the awards ceremony following at Outriggers. As with the Registration Celebration, there will be delicious food and live music from Coleton and Kevin. Also, there will be plenty of door prizes for those who weren’t so lucky with the fishing.
Mayor Glenn Royal states, “We are proud to be a part of the ‘Reeling It In For Rett’ fishing tournament and we welcome all the participants. Seabrook is thrilled that the event will be held here. We are very excited to have the opportunity to support the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF).” According to event coordinator Brent Jones, “We already have great support from the local industrial facilities, industrial construction organizations as well as general industries. Overall, the community is really stepping up. The fishing tournament alone will have more than 400 participants. This will be a HUGE event and a fantastic time, all supporting the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.” Kevin Black will be hosting “Spending Time Ending Rett”—a three day event to raise money to find/fund a cure for Rett syndrome, a disorder that claimed the life of his 16-yearold daughter, Cortney. The event includes the fishing tournament, the “Tee It Up For Rett” golf tournament on Monday, October 24 at Magnolia’s High Meadow Ranch Golf Club, the “Stroll Across Texas” strollathon in Conroe on October 23, followed by the Young Singer/ Songwriter Showcase at Founders Plaza and the main event-- the “Spending Time Ending Rett” Concert at Conroe’s Crighton Theatre beginning at 7PM. The event features Clint Black with brothers Kevin and Brian and nephew Coleton Black. Kevin says, “The city of Seabrook has done a fantastic job embracing our event-- especially considering they have their 50th Anniversary Celebration the very next day in competition with our event. Thank you, Seabrook!! That just goes to show you that when it comes to our
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THE BAY AREA OBSERVER
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
IN THE GARDEN
No Fuss, Texas Tough Roses September Planting Chart
So far we have not had the kind of summer that encourages driving around and sightseeing. But plant lovers can’t help noticing what has continued to thrive and bloom in this deadly heat. In a front yard, a city planting, or even in front of a gas station, Knock Out Roses are going strong. Knock Out Roses range in color from cherry red to creamy yellow. They can handle a wide range of environments from very humid to dry. They are cold tolerant to zone 5 and heat tolerant throughout the entire
United States. The original Knock Out Rose was created by rosarian William Radler from Wisconsin. He wanted to produce a rose that was resistant to pests and disease and could be grown in different climates. He also hoped that this disease-free rose would minimize the usage of pesticides. He also wanted a rose that would be easy for people to grow. William Radler certainly accomplished what he set out to do. Not only are the Knock Out Roses tolerant of many
climates, they are black spot resistant, mildew tolerant, and practically self-cleaning. Knock Out Roses also bloom almost continuously. They produce new blooms every five to six weeks from early spring until the first hard frost. In our area, that is a very long bloom period. If left unpruned these roses will grow to about three feet wide and four feet tall. They make excellent hedges. They are also good in mass plantings and make a nice backdrop for bedding plants in the landscape. Be aware that they are quite thorny so always wear good thick garden gloves when working with them. Like all roses, they need full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Although Knock Out Roses are mildew and black spot resistant, they still need to be watered at the base of the plants rather than overhead. All roses need this type of watering treatment. Also give it a good layer of mulch about three inches thick just like all roses. Check out the official Knock Out Rose website online for a look at all the lovely varieties. And when you are driving to work or out shopping just notice which roses are blooming in this heat. More than likely it will be one of the Knock Out Roses.
Beans-Lima & Snap Bush ...................Weeks 1,2,3,4 Beans-Lima & Snap Pole.....................Weeks 1,2,3,4 Beets................................................................Week 4 Broccoli .....................................................Weeks 3,4 Cabbage Plants...........................................Weeks 3,4 Cauliflower Plants......................................Weeks 3,4 Chard Swiss....................................................Week 4 Chinese Cabbage.............................................Week 4 Collards......................................................Weeks 3,4 Kohlrabi Plants................................................Week 4 Mustard.......................................................Weeks 3,4 Peas, English & Snap......................................Week 4 Radish...................................................Weeks 1,2,3,4
Give Butterflies a Helping Hand
Photo courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Nothing is more beautiful than the sight of a lovely colorful butterfly gracefully flying from flower to flower in search of nectar. Nothing spoils the beauty of this image quite like the sight of that same lovely creature getting its nutrients from the fresh pet droppings just left by the family dog. The fact is, many butterflies feed on tree sap, dung, carrion, urine, and decaying fruit. Not so pretty but still excellent sources of non-nectar nutrients. If you would like to give them a helping hand during this summer try this sweet butterfly feeder recipe. It has a little bit of everything they need.
1-pound sugar 1 or 2 cans of stale beer 3 mashed over ripe bananas 1-cup syrup 1-cup fruit juice 1 shot of rum (optional) After mixing all the ingredients together, soak a sponge in the mixture and hang it from a tree limb. You can also splash some of the recipe on your fence, or tree trunks, or even on rocks that may be in your yard. Put it anywhere you want the butterflies to light. They will find this mixture very inviting.
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