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Dental Health

Hurricane Tracking Chart/Resource Guide

Know and love your smile Brought to you by AMOCO FCU

24 Aerospace Ready for the moon and Mars 26

The Delaney at South Shore

Casa Del Mar Beachfront Suites

The areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest choice for retirement living A great place to stay on Galveston Island

Grazia Italian Kitchen

League City Music Festival

Do You Love Like a Wrecking Ball?

The Opioid Epidemic

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

Good food and giving back to the community Bringing smiles to all faces By Pastor Brad Heintz Overdoses take 110 lives every day; the life of a junkie BAHEP advocates for space in Washington

46 Fashion CCEF style show and Miss Kemah Pageant

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Area still facing many challenges

48 Education CCISD breakfast honors community heroes

Editorial Don Armstrong Mary Alys Cherry Michael Gos Betha Merit Ange Mertens Xander Thomas Photography Hal Bushnell Mary Alys Cherry Brian Stewart

State of the Counties Luncheon

29 Sports Former Clear Creek Wildcat is living the dream

ON THE COVER The Delaney at South Shore is located at 2605 Marina Bay Drive in League City. For more information about retirement living or to schedule a tour, call (281) 7244057 or visit TheDelaneyatSouthShore.com.

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Movers & Shakers

Clear Lake Chatter

In Wheel Time

Texas Meditations

Lakewood Yacht Club News & Events

The Best Bites of the Bay

Main Events

Carla Medlenka Mayors update BayTran Beauty and the Beast Ghosts Clear Falls Knights sailors place 4th at Nationals A guide to the best bites and brews of the bay Bay Area Houston calendar of events

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta and Galveston County Judge Mark Henry, from left, stop for a photo together at the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership State of the Counties Luncheon at the Houston Marriott South Hotel.

Area still facing many challenges county judges tell BayTran crowd

he annual State of the Counties Luncheon is always the highlight of the year for the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership, and this year was no different with President Theresa Rodriguez greeting many area mayors and city councilors, eager for an update. Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, Galveston County Judge Mark Henry and Brazoria County Judge Mark Sebesta each talked about the effects of Hurricane Harvey, the transportation challenges they face and what they hope for the future. After Chairman David Hamilton welcomed the crowd -- that included Mayors Pat Hallisey of League City, Jeff Wagner of Pasadena, Tom Reid of Pearland, Carl Joiner of Kemah, Michel Bechtel of Morgan’s Point, Thom Kolupski of Seabrook, Louis Rigby of La Porte and Mark Denman of Nassau Bay -- the Charles A. Jacobson Award was presented by Judge Emmett. The 2018 recipient was Port of Houston Authority Chairman Janiece Longoria, an attorney who is a frequent speaker on the importance of Port Houston, infrastructure and transportation. Noting that the award, is presented each year to a community leader who continues the work started by aerospace executive Chuck Jacobson, the founder of the Bay Area Transportation Partnership who worked tirelessly to promote and advance transportation and infrastructure development around the region, Emmett, himself a past recipient of the award, seemed pleased to make the presentation, adding that it is “people like her that makes society tick.”

Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria is presented the Charles Jacobson Award by Harris County Judge Ed Emmett during the annual BayTran State of the Counties Luncheon.

Pearland City Manager Clay Pearson, right, and Deputy City Manager Jon Branson, a former BayTran chairman, join the crowd at the State of the Counties Luncheon.

Judge Emmett gave a quick update on Harris County, which he told the crowd is the only county in the entire country with 2 million people, noting that one gets more house for his money here than most places before going on to point out some of the difficulties with the county having property taxes as its only income, whereas it needed more

Mayors Carl Joiner of Kemah, left, and Michel Bechtel of Morgan’s Point, right, stop to chat with State Rep. Dennis Paul on arrival at BayTran’s annual State of the Counties Luncheon at the Houston Marriott South.

a partnership working with Pearland and TxDOT, he added. Judge Henry, just re-elected to his third term and happy over the recent passage of a proposed bond issue, said Galveston Seabrook was well represented with, from left, former Mayor Bob County is facing Robinson, current Mayor Thom Kolupski, Mayor Pro-tem Natalie many challenges Picha and former Mayor Glenn Royal. with all the road work TxDOT has under way along I-45 from the north county line past Highways 518 and 646. “Evacuation this summer might be a real challenge,” he said, adding with a smile that the best travel time along the freeway in Galveston County is Port Commissioner John Kennedy, second from left, arrives at BayTran’s State of the Counties Luncheon at the Houston Marriott between 2 and South to find himself in the company of, from left, Harris County 4 a.m. The liaison Ron Servis, La Porte Mayor Louis Rigby and Ken Fickes construction with Harris County Transit Services. work will not be completed until 2021, he said. Meanwhile, work on revenue sources. “We need an honest the Pelican Island bridge is getting conversation about building roads,” started. he told the crowd. “We need your Other officials in the crowd help.” included Galveston County Judge Sebesta said Harvey was not Commissioners Ken Clark, Joe a hurricane, but a bad-a-- rain storm Giustie and Darrell Apffel, Harris that flooded 13,000 homes in Brazoria County Clerk Stan Stanart, plus City County. “Harvey was the significant Councilors Hank Dugie and Larry event of a lifetime,” he added. Millican of League City, Nancy Then, to update the BayTran crowd, Ojeda of La Porte, Natalie Picha he said the Highway 288 project was of Seabrook, Thomas Schoenbein actually under construction “…after of Pasadena and Ashley Graves of talking about it for years.” The project Nassau Bay. actually came to fruition through JULY 2018 | Bay Area Houston Magazine

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DENTAL HEALTH

“It has become a premium option for people who are in danger of losing all their teeth.”

“Teeth In a Day” 20 years later

ental Implants continue to make headway and change lives as they evolve to completely replace natural teeth. They have come a long way from their humble beginnings where only a select few pioneering oral surgeons made history by surgically inserting and fixating titanium rods to human jawbone and used them as foundation for artificial teeth that act and feel like natural teeth. The process that was accidentally discovered by Dr. Branemark in the 1950s ultimately lead to development of the technique known as ALLOn-4. In 1998 Dr. Paulo Malo successfully treated the first patient with a technique he later called All-on-4® concept. While the technique had some definite advantages for people who suffered from weak teeth all their lives, it also pushed the boundaries of biological integration to new territories. It contradicted one of the most fundamental “bone to titanium” integration that requires complete immobility during the initial healing phase. It also drew criticism from many traditional surgeons (such as myself) for its aggressive bone reduction

requirements. Many professionals and consumer watchdogs warned that the most expensive piece of ALL-ON-4 treatment is an individually customized one piece prosthetic that fixates to four equally distributed dental implants that are positioned on an angle to avoid vital landmarks such as maxillary sinus and Jaw nerves. Other professionals believed tilted position of dental implants causes uneven force distribution on the jawbone. Bio-physics tells us uneven load distribution can cause bone loss on areas receiving the largest portion of the force over time, therefore undermining stability and health of tilted dental implants prematurely.. Many dental surgeons (including myself) questioned longevity of this invasive and pricey treatment. Scientific literature predicted tilted positioned dental implants will eventually fail. Failure of even one single implant out of 4, will lead to failure of the entire unit and requires repair or replacement of the failed dental implant as well as the customized prosthesis bridge that is the most expensive piece

of the treatment. Accessibility for oral hygiene was also questioned since the dental implants in this technique are barrier under the prosthesis and hard to clean. The annual maintenance trips to dentist can also be significantly more (300% to 400%) than the traditional teeth cleaning. As above concerns kept many experienced dental surgeons at bay, other surgeons endorsed the technique for its simplicity and relatively easier than traditional techniques that often required surgical site preparation and guided bone and tissue regeneration. It was easier, faster and most importantly, People loved it.

Slowly but surely ALLON-4 gained clinical history. 18 years later, this relatively simple surgical technique has continued to turn unbelievers such as myself into believers. It has defied conventional science and has certainly pushed the envelop of what is possible on medicine. Most ALL-ON-4 or Teeth in a day placed nearly two decades ago are still functioning. Along the way, this ALL-ON-4 technique improved as it evolved. It is now common to place 6 dental implants as opposed to 4 to better distribute the jaw forces and to avoid replacing the premium bridge in case a single implant fails. The design of the prosthesis has also been improved to avoid food and plaque accumulation under the Bridge. Today, ALL-ON-4 or “Teeth in a day” technique is improved and time tested. It is not perfect and certainly not for everyone. But, it has become a premium option for people who are in danger of losing all their teeth and considering dentures. To learn more about “Teeth in a day” treatment option, feel free to contact our office at 281332-4700 for a complimentary CT-Scan and analysis as well as personal consultation by me to find out if this treatment option is right for you.

Dr. Noie has been in private practice in the Bay Area since 1996. He is a Diplomate of Int’l Congress of Oral Implantologists, Fellow of Academy of General Dentistry, and Assoc. Fellow of American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He has completed his surgical training at New York University as well as Medical University of South Carolina, Temple University, and Wright state University School of Medicine. He completed his oral Anesthesiology training at University of Alabama in Birmingham. He is a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

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Movers &Shakers Name: Carla Medlenka

Occupation: Marketing Manager at Houston Methodist St. John Hospital Hometown: South Side of Chicago Current home: League City Historic District Family: Hubby (Galen) and I are empty nesters and loving it. One son (Justin), two daughters (Mackenzie and Anastasia) who all live close and visit often. My favorite writer is: Right now I’m reading The Outsider by Stephen King. Arundhati Roy is a favorite. I like many genres and authors. Someone I’d like to meet: President Obama

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott was the keynote speaker for the Bay Area Republican Women’s June luncheon at Bay Oaks Country Club. Here, several members line up for a photo op with her. They are, from left, Tammy Barrier, Dana McDonald, Christina Elguezabal, Lynn Osina, Beverly Ferguson, Mrs. Abbott, Elizabeth Lauzon, Carolyn Hopkins and Debbie Roan.

MEET & Adopt Orchid! Hi I’m Orchid and, let’s face it, I’m charismatic Can you believe there are 21 of us roaming the kitten areas? Me and my four sisters (all are named after flowers) are some of the oldest along with the Aristocats. We are all looking forward to forever homes and hope you will come meet us. Check us out at www. bayareapetadoptions. org or visit the facility at 3000 Avenue R, San Leon. Bay Area Pet Adoptions (Phone: 281-339-2086) is Galveston County’s only non-profit, No-Kill shelter, pet rescue, and adoption organization.

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If I could switch places with someone for just one day, I’d choose: Meghan Markle

My favorite performers are: The Dave Matthews Band and Krishna Das (look him up, he actually performed on the Grammys)

along the Amalfi Coast

My favorite meal is: Chicago pizza (thin crust) and ice cold local beer As a youngster, I wanted to grow up to be: A nurse – like many girls in the 60s and 70s!

I like to spend my leisure time: Reading by the pool, watching what goes on in my garden (I have pollinator gardens and bird feeders that fascinate me), cooking. I’m also very involved in the community, serving as Bay Area Turning Point board chairman and on the Bay Area Democratic Movement board.

You’ll never catch me: Complaining or being bored – I love the adventure of life

If I could travel any place, I’d go to: Croatia is high on my bucket list – my great-grandparents’ birthplace. This fall I’m traveling to Switzerland and Italy, which includes a yoga sail trip

Few people know: I’m a certified yoga instructor, though I prefer to be a student these days

The thing that bugs me the most is: Toxic and angry people My favorite movie is: The English Patient

Former Congressman Nick Lampson was the speaker at the June meeting of the Bay Area Democratic Movement. Here, several members joined him in a picture as the meeting ended. Shown are, from left, Angie Berka, Tracey Lewis, Kayla Alix, Carla Medlenka, Kim Krist, Dayna Steele, Nick Lampson, Scot Dollinger, Julie Countiss, Alex Karjeker, Meg Poissant and Richard Hightower.

Memorial Hermann earns straight A’s in patient safety

n a safety report released nationally May 22 by The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based non-profit aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, Memorial Hermann received straight A’s for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. “I am unbelievably proud of our health system,” Memorial Hermann President and CEO Chuck Stokes said. “For the second time in recent years, Leapfrog has recognized all our acute care hospitals with the top score in patient safety. As a health system that continually strives to provide safe care to every patient every time, this recognition is a testament to the incredible and high-quality work our clinicians perform daily.” Nine of the health system’s acute care hospitals -- including Memorial Hermann at the Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Southeast

-- were included in an exclusive group of only 750 nationwide to receive a perfect score based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care. “This is the only national rating of how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm and death, such as medical errors, infections, and injuries,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Receiving an ‘A’ Safety Grade means a hospital is among the best in the country for preventing these terrible problems and putting their patients first, 24 hours a day.” Developed under the guidance of an Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to approximately 2,500 U.S. hospitals twice per year. It is peer reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.

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Photos by Mary Alys Cherry

Binkley & Barfield was well represented at the BayTran luncheon with President Larry Barfield, from left, CEO Brett Binkley and Executive Vice President David Hamilton in the crowd.

BayTran Chairman David Hamilton, left, Binkley & Barfield executive vice president, welcomes League City Mayor Pat Hallisey, center, and Pearland Mayor Tom Reid to the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership luncheon at the Marriott South Hotel.

Several Pearland officials were in the BayTran luncheon crowd including, from left, City Manager Clay Pearson, Mayor Tom Reid, City Councilman Trent Perez and Deputy City Manager Jon Branson.

M AYO RS U P D AT E B AY T RAN O N A VAR I E T Y O F T O P I C S THE MAYORS of League City and Pearland often attend the monthly luncheons hosted by the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership, so why not let them be the program and give an update on their Harvey problems? Both Mayor Tom Reid of Pearland and Mayor Pat Hallisey of League City thought it was a good idea and presented quite an interesting program that all appeared to enjoy. After briefly focusing on Hurricane Harvey, the conversation changed to transportation with Mayor Hallisey recalling that his city of 110,000+ had only 5,000 residents when he moved there, going on to talk about how transportation had played a big role in the city’s rapid growth, even back in 1893 when Kansas Street was formed. Forty-eight percent of the city’s land is still undeveloped, he added. Mayor Reid then remembered back

Festival off to a happy start

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when his city of 135,000 plus had only 3,000 folks in 1965. Today it is the 33rd largest city in Texas, he said, the fifth safest city in the state and the third largest in land area – 48 square miles. More than 9,000 work at the Texas Medical Center, he said, adding, “Mobility has been a blessing.” “We’ve focused on transportation and maintaining a quality lifestyle,” he explained, added that Pearland was spread over three counties and he expected it wouldn’t be long before the population topped the 200,000 mark. But before it ended, their thoughts turned to money, or the lack

Mercedes-Benz Clear Lake owner Jerry Foyt, left, and host for Lunar Rendezvous Las Vegas Night joins 2018-19 Festival King Gene Hollier and Emmeline Dodd on the red carpet. J Pamela Photography

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Early arrivals at the BayTran luncheon included, from left, back row, Spencer Chambers and Mark Griffin of Port Houston; front, Marcy Fryday of Lakewood Yacht Club and Judge Ed Emmett’s transportation advisor Barbara Koslov.

thereof, to build roads to carry all these people to work, to school and to the grocery store.

Viva Las Vegas Chairman Wendy Drapela, from left, and dancers Abigail Gorham and Delilah Kaboutari from the Bay Area Houston Ballet and Theatre.

LUNAR RENDEZVOUS is moving right along so fast we can hardly keep up with it. Already the Golf Tournament, Spa Night and Lunar Las Vegas are history as we prepare for the next round of events. First event in July will be the Sunset Service at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 15 at the Clear Creek Community Church on Egret Bay Boulevard between Clear Lake and League City. Next, comes the Down to the Derby Fashion Show, starting at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 17 at the San Luis Convention Center overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston. Then the gala conclusion of the festival – the Coronation Ball, which has an Arabian Nights theme and starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21 also at the San Luis Convention Center.

Volunteers Ann Wismer Landolt, Katie Jones, Chairman Wendy Drapela and Karen Keesler line up for a photo as guests begin arriving for the Las Vegas dining event. Photo by Jill Reason

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Emcee Lisa Hernandez of TV Ch. 11, left, goes over the Dogs & Divas program with model Diane Overman.

Kemah Police Chief Chris Reed got quite a round of applause when he strolled down the runway with models Tisa Foster, left, and Nilse Deterling at the Dogs ‘n Divas fashion show.

Ralph Kramer, who conducted the Dogs & Divas auction, arrives at the luncheon with his wife, Lori.

HEL P I N G O T HERS W AS NE V ER S O M U C H F U N ! FASHION SHOW luncheons are always enjoyable, but so much more fun when everyone knows their enjoyment is going to bring joy to others, as did this year’s Dogs & Divas. Held at South Shore Harbour Resort, proceeds will benefit both the Bay Area Turning Point and its partnership with Friends of League City Animal Shelter that led to their forming Safe Paws, which provides a safe place for the pets of those seeking shelter from abusive situations. And, what could be more charming

than both lovely ladies and wide-eyed pooches coming down the runway in fashionable outfits? Yes, one slightly embarrassed pooch even wore a multicolor lace skirt! Carla Medlenka, BATP Board chairman, and Leigh Ann Fry, the new BATP president, welcomed the crowd and introduced TV Ch. 11 anchor Lisa Hernandez, who served as emcee for the show, after the invocation by Pastor Brad Heintz. Later, Ralph Kramer got the place humming as he conducted the auction.

Jane Sweeney, left, stops to visit with Emmeline Dodd during reception preceding the Dogs & Divas Fashion Show Luncheon at South Shore Harbour Resort.

Janet Brown, Jill Williams Lammers, Libby McGee and Elaine Renola, from left, make their way across the South Shore Harbour Resort Ballroom at the Dogs & Divas luncheon.

Monica Millican gets a hug from Rick Clapp, who stops to thank her for all she does for the pet population in the Bay Area, at the Dogs & Divas luncheon.

Carla Medlenka, left, Bay Area Turning Point Board chairman, and Leigh Ann Fry, the Turning Point’s new president and CEO, prepare to welcome the crowd at the Dogs & Diva luncheon.

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Beauty and the Beast By Don Armstrong

Cadillac Escalade ESV The Cadillac brand has exemplified American luxury for over a century. Today, the Escalade ESV is its largest canvas. Some say it’s nothing more than an overpriced Chevy Suburban. It is not. Although built with similar body components and on the same chassis, that’s pretty much where it stops. This gorgeous behemoth has a 130-inch wheel base while its body stretches over 18 ½-feet and weighs nearly 3 tons. To move this mountain of steel, Cadillac chose a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V-8 that delivers 420-horsepower and 460-pound-feet of torque to two or four-wheels through an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s a perfectly matched combination. Ride quality is enhanced with GM’s Magnetic Ride Control suspension up front and we have to say, this is one easy-to-maneuver monster, even in the grocery store parking lot. Inside is where you’ll truly appreciate Cadillac’s attention to design and detail, not to mention the quality of materials, fit and finish. CUE, Cadillac’s sometimes maligned infotainment system, was easy to use and understand. Pricing is what you’d expect for this “lap of luxury,” starting at $85,395.

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Dodge Durango SRT The Dodge brand has owned the enthusiast market for the past few years with high-horsepower beasts like the Viper, Hellcat and Demon. Now comes the Durango SRT for 2018, a 475-horsepower “family” SUV that really hauls the mail. This all-wheel-drive, track-worthy, 3-row crossover is every dad’s dream. The ability to take the kids to soccer practice, or a weekend family outing at the lake and then make a 12.9 second run at the quarter-mile drag strip on Friday night, make the Durango SRT the perfect choice, not to mention its 8,700-pound towing capability. The Durango SRT gets the Dodge wide-body treatment along with special hood ducting to let cool air in and vent the hot stuff. At the rear is a lower body fascia and big, 4-inch dual exhaust. It looks mean sitting still. Inside you’ll find quality leather seating surfaces with the SRT logo embroidered in just the right places. The dash and infotainment system contain controls and displays similar to those in the Hellcat and Demon, including the famous “Performance Pages.” No fewer than seven drive modes help you keep all four wheels planted for maximum traction. To help master all that the Durango SRT offers, Dodge includes a one-day performance driving school with purchase. Pricing begins at $62,995.

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Ghosts By Michael W. Gos Terlingua Ghost Town, Texas

f you spend a lot of time in any place, even as a tourist, you get to know some of the people there and come to call them friends. I go to Big Bend country a lot, and when I am done with my day’s hiking, I head to Terlingua for some laid-back fun. As a result, I know quite a few people there. I’ve talked to him for about seven years and this was the first time I’d seen him without his wife. He was sitting on the porch of the Trading Post when I pulled up. “Hey Don, how are you doing?” “Hanging by my finger nails, like the cat on the poster.” “Where’s Jules?” “Not sure; she and I split up a couple of months ago.” That really took me by surprise. They seemed like the perfect couple. I never saw one without the other and they always seemed to be having

fun together. “What happened?” I asked. “She wanted to get married; I didn’t. I guess she got tired of waiting. She said eight years was long enough.” This was the first time I realized they weren’t married.

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I went in and bought a beer and took it out to the porch. We talked for the next hour. He told me about how he was crazy about her and wanted to live with her for the rest of his life, but he refused to ever get married again. He said his divorce years earlier had turned him off marriage

for good. Apparently, that wasn’t an acceptable situation for her. I asked if he was really willing to lose her because of something that happened many years ago. He said he didn’t have a choice; he couldn’t marry again. That made me think about a time in my own life.

I remember the day like it was yesterday, and it ruled my life for the next 15 years. In my football days the coaches drilled into my head that my job on sweeps to either side of the field was to stay in the middle of the backfield. Under no circumstances was I to pursue the ball carrier. Then one day, it happened. At the snap, the running back ran to the right as the quarterback dropped. The handoff was made and the play went away from me. Not thinking, I took off in pursuit. The ball carrier had a lateral head start of about seven yards, but in order to gain yardage he’d have to turn upfield. I was sure I could catch him; I had the angle. I was already past the center and in a dead run when I saw it happen. The running back handed the ball to the split end on that side, who reversed back to my left. The action froze me in my tracks! Thoughts flew, but my body remained frozen. I knew I needed to turn back and pursue the play, but it took an eternity to get my rather large body to stop, turn and follow. Finally, word got to all appropriate body parts and I was running up

the line again, this time to the left. It didn’t take long to realize that I wasn’t going to make the play. I looked ahead to the corner to see who was there to help, but the corner was empty. Only the left tackle and I were to be on that side of the field, and no tackle would ever catch a wide receiver. I looked up just in time to see the ball carrier run right over the

emotion and enthusiasm would win out over cold, calculated logic every time. Now it looked like, at least in some cases, cold, rational control was far more important. After all, football is a brain game. That is why the intricacies are so hard for most people to understand. But that day I took away a very important, and lifechanging lesson. I learned that there

“It makes no sense to keep stumbling over objects that are behind us.” spot I was supposed to be occupying. I could only watch as the play went all the way for a touchdown. I went back to the sidelines, chin against my chest. “How many times have we told you to stay home on that one?” the coach yelled. “You think we tell you these things for our health? You have a (expletive) job to do here! We told you exactly what it is! How much sense does it take to do what you’re told? You cover on reverses! If you pursue, we lose!” For days I ran that play over and over again in the theatre of my mind. I had always believed it was best to play inspired -- that

are sound reasons for the things we are told to do. For the next 15 years, that lesson stayed with me. I did what I was supposed to do, stayed within the limits I was given and lived a quiet life. If I had any ideas that could even be remotely considered “wild,” I would always bounce them off someone I trusted before acting on them —and it kept me out of trouble. Then one day, about 10 years after I finished college, my mother and I had a serious discussion about what I wanted to do with my life. I had been drifting somewhat aimlessly for a long time. I told her what I really wanted to do was to go back

to school, get a couple of advanced degrees and become a professor. She laughed and told me to get serious. That was a dream for rich kids, smart kids. She said I should go to work in the steel mills. With my degree, they would probably make me a foreman. That conversation made me start to question the wisdom of living my life “within the lines.”

Both the man at Terlingua and I had fallen into a pattern of letting ghosts from our past limit and even disrupt our lives today. Traumatic events can indeed sometimes have strong effects on us, but when they start to limit our possibilities, our futures, it is time leave them behind. It makes no sense to keep stumbling over objects that are behind us. It took a couple of years to complete the change. It wasn’t easy; I had a lot of false starts, but I stayed at it and eventually I stopped doing what I was “supposed” to do, went on to get those degrees and to get that life I wanted. I hope when I next go to Big Bend, Don will tell me he did the same.

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Lakewood Yacht Club announces Results of 36th annual Shoe Regatta

akewood Yacht Club, which hosted the 36th annual Sailing Musto Shoe Regatta May 19-20, along with the Bay Access Sailing Foundation, has announced the results. “Lakewood hosted another successful Shoe Race,” says Race Committee Chairman Bob Hunkins. “We rely heavily on all the fantastic volunteers and generous sponsors who make it possible for us to host these great regattas.” Top 2018 finishers were: J/22 Dov Kivlovitz J/70 Bruno Pasquinelli / Stampede / FWBC J/105 John Barnett / Pesto / LYC Pulse 600 Bob Webbon / Upper Keys Sailing Club PHRF Spinnaker W/L J.D. Hill / Second Star / LYC PHRF Spinnaker Distance Rob Freas / SSTV Sirly / Sea Scouts, BSA

Clear Falls Knights sailors place 4th at Nationals

lear Falls High School Knights sailors Katie McGagh, Dutch Byerly, Matthew Morrell, Cade Morrell, Noah Zittrer, Asher Zittrer, Phillip Adams, Zane Rogers and Wylie Rogers traveled to San Diego to compete against the 11 other high school teams that earned a spot at Nationals. The San Diego Yacht Club was the selected venue by the Interscholastic Sailing Association to host the High School Team Race Nationals for the Baker Cup. The 12 best high schools in the country in their respective districts qualified for this event, a twoday regatta where, after completing a full Round Robin on Saturday, they split the teams into three different fleets on Sunday: Top 4 in gold, next 4 in silver and the last 4 in bronze. “The racing area was set right off Shelter Point, an easy spot for families and friends to follow racing, and very close to the floating dock where coaches and sailors would work to get some wins in,” reported LYC Coach Bernat Gali. “Conditions were beautiful with clear skies and temperatures in the 60s, and the wind speed was excellent, but the race area made racing challenging, with strong currents coming from all over and power boating wake affecting every race. With the race area being so close to shore, geographical wind shifts were part of the game plan, and unexpected puffs changed the strategy while racing on several occasions.”

PHRF Non-Spin Distance Ashley Walker / Good News / LYC

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CFHS had a great first day, despite some trouble getting off the start, and finished the first day in 3rd overall, qualifying for the Gold Fleet and earning the right to fight for a spot on the podium. The last day rose with light winds, lighter than Saturday, and although they displayed great racing skills against some of the best teams in the country, the Knights lost the battle for third at the very last run to finish 4th overall. LYC extended congratulations to all the winners. Point Loma High School, locals out of San Diego, won their second High School Nationals in a row after Fleet Race Nationals with a clean score of 17-0. Antilles High School from USVI claimed second while Christchurch High School from Virginia beat CFHS for third overall. The Clear Falls sailors represent the South East District of Interscholastic Sailing Association and are all part of the LYC Sailing program. Learn more about Lakewood Yacht Club or its sailing programs by emailing waterfrontdirector@ lakewoodyachtclub.com

Guidry. “We owe a special thank you to Galati Yacht Sales which generously financed the twoday, intensive safety course.” The class was taught by Margaret Candler and Cassidy Brown from the Sea Star Base Galveston, and included both classroom and on-the-water instruction covering:

Cruising Classic Canvas Non-Spin Distance Michael Clark / Seahorse Detailed results can be found on the Lakewood Yacht Club Website at lakewoodyachtclub.com/ regattas/race-results. The first place winners in each class received premier Musto sailing shoes at the awards ceremony held Sunday, May 20. The Shoe Regatta has raced annually on Galveston Bay and is open to PHRF Spin, PHRF Non-Spin, Cruising boats with a PHRF Rating (non-spin or poleless spin), One-Design and multi-hulls. Non-title sponsors for this year’s event were the City of Seabrook, Kevin Severance Insurance, Upstream Brokers, Sea Lake Yachts, Texas Coast Yachts, Little Yacht Sales, OJ’s Marine, Blackburn Marine, Davis Marine Electronics, True North Marine, and RejeX.com The City of Seabrook offered family members and other out-of-town guests plenty of entertaining activities to choose from while the racers were out on Galveston Bay. Those interested in sponsoring next year’s race or have questions, contact LYC at 281-4742511 or Bob Hunkins, KO Sailing MUSTO Shoe Regatta chairman at rdhunkins@verizon.net or 281-216-4082.

Photo provided by Event Chairman Steve Harris

LYC and Galati Yacht Sales help teen sailors become responsible boaters

ifteen Lakewood Yacht Club teens took the next step to become safe, responsible boaters recently as they earned their U.S. Sailing Powerboat Safety Certificates. “This was a great opportunity to give these kids necessary powerboat training at a time in their lives where they will be joining us out on the water more and more,” said LYC member Duane

On the water sessions: • Engine & electrical systems • Starting procedures • Docking • Leaving & returning to a slip • Close-quarters maneuvers • Anchoring • Steering a range • Person in-water rescue Classroom sessions: • Safety, preparation & weather • Maneuvering concepts • Registration & capacities • Equipment requirements • Navigation rules of the road • Aids to navigation • Environment regulations Participants had to have earned their Texas Boaters Education License.

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Wyle Vice President Genie Bopp, front left, arrives at Oceaneering for the meeting with Congressman John Culberson, along with Leslie Haas of Paragon, center front, and Kevin Reppa of All Points, back right, and several others. Congressman John Culberson, second from left, stops for a photo with, from left, Jacobs Vice President Lon Miller, Oceaneering Vice President Mike Bloomfield and Orbital ATK Vice President Brian Duffy, as he prepares to return to Washington.

Congressman Culberson ready for NASA to go to the moon, Mars Story and Photos by Mary Alys Cherry

n case you have been wondering when we will ever get to Mars, and even back to the moon again, you are not alone. Congressman John Culberson has been, too. He came down to Clear Lake for a visit with a group of aerospace

executives over at Oceaneering’s headquarters on Space Center Boulevard and was quick to let everyone know that all of Washington had their backs. “Don’t worry about funding,” Culberson said. “The president, vice president and Congress are all behind you. Forget what you see on TV. We all love the space program,”

SAYING GOODBYE The space community lost two of its early astronauts over Memorial Day weekend. Alan Bean, 86, of Nassau Bay, the fourth man to walk on the moon, died Saturday, May 26 and Don Peterson, 84, who performed the first shuttle spacewalk during Space Shuttle Challenger’s inaugural flight, died Sunday, May 27. Both were long-time residents of the Clear Lake area.

Alan Bean

Apollo and Skylab astronaut

Alan Bean, the fourth human to walk on the moon and an accomplished

artist, has died -- the eighth of 12 Apollo moonwalkers to die and the second this year, after the passing of Apollo 16 Commander John Young in January. Bean, 86, died on Saturday, May 26, at Houston Methodist Hospital after a short illness. “As all great explorers are, Alan was a boundary pusher,” NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said in a statement that credited Bean with being part of 11 world records in the areas of space and aeronautics. “We will remember him fondly as the great explorer who reached out to embrace the universe.” A test pilot in the U.S. Navy, Bean was one of 14 selected by NASA for its third group of astronauts in October 1963. He flew twice into space, first as the lunar module

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Early arrivals for the meeting at Oceaneering Space Systems included, from left, UTC Aerospace Systems Business Development Director William Bastedo, Orbital ATK Vice President Brian Duffy, Oceaneering Business Development Director Dr. Carl Walz and Bastion Technologies Chief Operating Officer Dr. Jayant Ramakrishnan.

pilot on Apollo 12, the second moon landing mission, in November 1969, and then as commander of the United States’ first space station, Skylab, in July 1973. On Nov. 19, 1969, Bean, together with Apollo 12 commander Charles “Pete” Conrad, landed on the Ocean of Storms and became the fourth human to walk on the moon. “When Alan’s third career as the artist of Apollo moved forward, he would call me to ask about some detail about lunar soil, color or equipment he wanted to have represented exactly in a painting. His enthusiasm about space and art never waned. Alan Bean is one of the great renaissance men of his generation — engineer, fighter pilot, astronaut and artist,” said Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17 lunar module pilot. Four years after Apollo 12, Bean commanded the second crew to live and work on board Skylab. During the then-record-setting 59-day, 24.4 million-mile flight, Bean and his two crewmates generated 18 miles of computer tape during surveys of Earth’s resources and 76,000

he told the roomful of representatives from various aerospace firms. Then he looked around the table at Boeing ISS Program Manager Mark Mulqueen, Lockheed Martin Orion Deputy Program Manager Larry Price, Orbital Vice President Brian Duffy and Oceaneering Space Systems Vice President and General Manager Mike Bloomfield, and after expressing his love for the space program, wanted to know what was the holdup. When are we going to go to the moon and on the Mars? To which the aerospace executives explained the many problems involved in going into deep space, keeping the astronauts safe, the holdups they had faced and how they have been working things out while both NASA headquarters and the Johnson Space Center were going through a change in management Afterwards, the popular congressman spoke to the aerospace executives, who were

photographs of the Sun to help scientists better understand its effects on the solar system. In total, Bean logged 69 days, 15 hours and 45 minutes in space, including 31 hours and 31 minutes on the moon’s surface. Bean retired from the Navy in 1975 and NASA in 1981. In the four decades since, he devoted his time to creating an artistic record of humanity’s first exploration of another world. Born March 15, 1932, in Wheeler, Texas, Bean received a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Texas in 1955. He attended the Navy Test Pilot School and accumulated more than 5,500 hours of flying time in 27 different types of aircraft. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Leslie, who called him “the strongest and kindest man I ever knew. He was the love of my life and I miss him dearly.” She said he died peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him.” He is also survived by a sister, Paula Stott, and two children from a prior marriage -- a daughter, Amy Sue, and son, Clay.

Mars Rover peers out at the crowd at Space Center Houston.

Above and Beyond exhibit at Space Center Houston that explores the wonder of flight and the marvels of aerospace innovation, design and technology. There is only one word to describe it: breath taking. Boeing said “Above and Beyond is designed to be the most interactive exhibition on aerospace ever to tour, with approximately 5,000 square feet of exhibition space and offering five themed galleries featuring dozens of interactive experiences.” One eye catching feature was the Space Elevator simulation, which takes one to the edge of the universe.

One person attending said he had been going to Space Center Houston regularly for almost 15 years. By far, this was the most interesting, best “hands on” interactive experience ever hosted at Space Center Houston! NASA Associate Administrator Jaiwon Shin said, “The tenacity of the human spirit couldn’t be more evident than in its never-ending quest to understand and explore the world around it. This exhibit is a celebration of the innovation that made flight possible during the last century, and serves as an inspiration for the next generation of aviation and space visionaries.”

Boeing’s Above and Beyond exhibit here ‘breath taking’

Don Peterson By Mary Alys Cherry Former astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Col. Donald H. Peterson Sr., who grew up in the small town of Winona, Miss., and years later performed the first

One of Boeing’s eye-catching exhibits at Space Center Houston

spacewalk from a space shuttle, died Saturday, May 27. He was 84. A memorial service was held at Crowder Funeral Home in Webster Thursday, May 31, and both he and Alan Bean, who died May 26, were remembered in a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center May 30. A family member told The Washington Post he had been suffering from bone cancer and Alzheimers. “Don’s first flight,” KSC Director Bob Cabana said, “was the maiden voyage of Challenger on STS-6. That was the first shuttle spacewalk, he and Story Musgrave tested out the new suits and made sure we can operate in space…So Don and Story set the standard for how we built the International Space Station,” Cabana said. “Don’s family remembers him as being a kind and gentle spirit, almost more than being an astronaut, that’s how I’d like to be remembered… I want to be remembered as being a good man.” Peterson joined NASA’s astronaut corps in September 1969, just two

JSC, Lockheed test Orion escape feature As the Space Center Houston exhibit was opening, Lockheed Martin was busy over at the Johnson Space Center planning to test a special model of the Orion that it expects to carry astronauts to Mars. If all goes as planned during the test at Kennedy Space Center in April 2019, the Orion will separate from a booster rocket at 31,000 feet in half a second. If it’s a success, it will mean the eventual crew of astronauts can escape if the rocket should explode. It also will mean a trip to the moon in 2023 and a journey to Mars in 2030 is likely. An uncrewed flight of the Orion is planned for December 2019. However, because of construction delays with the Space Launch System rocket, that could change.

joined by all the Oceaneering employees, giving them an update on the NASA budget.

Boeing also was in the spotlight in recent days, inviting aerospace friends to its new groundbreaking

Above and Beyond opens as Boeing enters its second century of aerospace achievement and will make its worldwide debut at the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum Aug. 1. Afterwards, there are stops in Dubai, St. Louis, Charleston, S.C., Riyadh, Seattle, London, Tokyo and Chicago. Meanwhile, Boeing was preparing for the first flight later this year of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, which it is building to fly astronauts to the International Space Station

months after Apollo 11’s historic landing on the moon. It was on the maiden voyage of Space Shuttle Challenger – the sixth shuttle flight – that Peterson and Musgrave performed the first space walk from a shuttle. Growing up, he loved to read science fiction and excelled in math and science at Winona High School, where his math teacher, recognizing his gift, provided individual math instruction over and above what the small school offered, enabling him to receive the education needed for college admittance and scholarships. The schooling paid off as he received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where in 1955 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, which was presented to him by President Dwight Eisenhower. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology at WrightPatterson Air Force Base in Ohio in 1962. Also during his 24-year Air

Force career, he attended test pilot school at Edwards AFB, worked as a flight instructor for the Air Training Command, as a nuclear systems analyst for the Air Force Systems Command and was part of the Air Force Manned Orbiting Laboratory Program before becoming a NASA astronaut in 1969. After joining the astronaut corps at the Johnson Space Center, he served on the Apollo 16 support crew before beginning training for the Challenger flight. On resigning from the space agency in 1984, he became a consultant on manned aerospace operations. His awards included the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal. Preceded in death by his wife of nearly 60 years, Bonnie, who died in 2017, he is survived by three children, Shari Peterson of League City, Don Peterson Jr. of Fort Worth and Jean Stone of San Antonio; his brother, Gil; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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Photography by MoonBridge Media

THE DELANEY

AT SOUTH SHORE The Area’s Newest Choice for Retirement Living

e a g u e C i t y now has an all-new choice for retirement living that’s a bit like a cruise ship that never leaves port: The Delaney® at South Shore. The community offers well-appointed private residences, exceptional amenities, welcoming hospitality services and a full social calendar of recreational, educational and cultural events and activities. “The Delaney is such a unique property,” says Lisa Gilles-Petruna,

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Executive Director. “Nothing like a traditional retirement community, it’s more like a casually sophisticated home with a contemporary, but comfortable aesthetic. Yet, it also offers some of the benefits you might enjoy on a cruise ship or resort vacation.” Take a look around The Delaney at South Shore and you’ll see what Gilles-Petruna means. From The Oaks restaurant-style dining room to the more casual Cypress Café, residents enjoy chef-prepared, artistically presented menu choices just steps from their door. They also have access to a fitness center with innovative equipment that takes the work out of workouts and Studio D for exploring arts, crafts and hobbies. “We even have a full-service hair salon and spa on-site to keep residents looking and feeling great,” Gilles-Petruna adds. “Plus, we

“It’s more like a casually sophisticated home with a contemporary, but comfortable aesthetic.” are committed to total wellness— mind, body and soul—and offer programming and services that help our residents live the best life possible.” Like the carefree life on a cruise ship, The Delaney also offers housekeeping services and prompt, complete maintenance. And like a top resort, the lawn and landscaping are meticulously maintained year-round. But what truly sets The Delaney apart? According to Gilles-Petruna, it’s the

staff. “We have an amazing staff, and their commitment to hospitality and level of customer service is second to none.” In fact, The Delaney offers aroundthe-clock staffing for optimum peace of mind and convenient scheduled transportation for events, outings and weekly shopping trips. The Delaney’s official grand opening is scheduled for July 26, but the community is welcoming residents and available for tours now. It provides 117 apartment

residences for those seeking an independent, carefree lifestyle. Plus, the community features Hamlets at The Delaney®—neighborhoods comprised of 55 residences for those who need assistance with the activities of daily living as well as 32 studio suites for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias who could benefit from specialized memory care programming. The Delaney at South Shore is located at 2605 Marina Bay Drive in League City and managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services is the third largest manager of full-service senior living communities and committed to

ensuring the well-being of residents for more than 40 years. For more information about The Delaney or to schedule a tour, call (281) 724-4057 or visit TheDelaneyatSouthShore.com.

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Where’s a great place to stay on Galveston Island?

Beachfront and central!

asa Del Mar Beachfront Suites is the ideal location to make the most of the beach, attractions, summer events and great food discoveries. Casa Del Mar has a little bit of everything for a great price. Voted #1 Condo Rental on the Island via Galveston.com, Casa del Mar’s summer packages to Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn and

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more make a trip easy and affordable. Casa del Mar has the amenities of a condo and the service of a hotel, each room with a private balcony and a view. There is a small living area with a studio kitchen. The private bedroom has a queen size bed and the living area has a convenient queen sofa sleeper and a set of junior bunks that small kids under the age of 10 love. There are two pools (one seasonally heated), outdoor showers to rinse, a trellised Bar-B-Que area, laundry facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi in all suites and throughout the property. Casa del Mar is located beachfront and central on Seawall Blvd. right across from the island’s biggest and most popular Babe’s Beach. The Galveston trolley stops right at the entrance to the property and will take you all over the island for $1/ day per person – it’s a great way to get around, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. all summer. Kids with adults ride free. Galveston is big on summer this year with more going on than ever before. Here’s a snapshot of upcoming events (https://www.galveston.com/ calendarofevents/

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Summer Band Concerts on Tuesdays, Celebrating 90 years of Family Fun Galveston Family Beach Challenge AIA Sandcastle Competition Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival Artwalks Movie Nites on the Strand Music Nites on the Strand Sandcastle Days at Stewart Beach

And if that doesn’t temp you, there’s a great Galveston Island Bucket List that is sure to inspire. Visit: https://www.galveston.com/blog/844/thegalveston-island-bucket-list/. Travel Tip: Compare prices on the internet, but book direct to avoid 3rd party booking fees. Visit the property’s official website www.casadelmartx. com. Or call Casa’s onsite Galveston team at 409-908-3875 for the best service and prices. Their friendly front desk team is available 24/7 for oneon-one service and they are dedicated to making sure your stay is a breeze!

Former Clear Creek Wildcat is living the dream! By Joe Machol

arrison DiNicola, a junior at Texas A&MCorpus Christi, was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 27th round, and was the 807th overall pick of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. Harrison, who changed his last name from Hill to DiNicola to honor his late father’s family, got the call June 6 and reported to camp in Jupiter, Fla., June 11. Harrison played four years at Clear Creek High School under the tutelage of Coach Brent Kunefke. Harrison earned All-County, All-District and All-State honors, and played in the 2014 and 2015 Houston 6-A All-State Baseball Games, as a junior and senior. He played first base for the Islanders and was named second team All-Southland first baseman. He started all 56 of the Islanders’ games in 2018, and led the club in homeruns with eight. He had a batting average of .321, with 27 extra base hits, 38 RBIs, and a .527 slugging percentage. His 16 doubles tied for sixth in the conference. Defensively Harrison had a .983 fielding percentage and helped turn 35 double plays. DiNicola bats left, is 6.0 tall and weighs 195 lbs. Harrison – Harry to close friends -- has had some great help along

the way to meet his dream of becoming a major league baseball player. First and foremost, his parents Nick and Mary Hill. Mary played college golf at North Texas State University, and Nick played baseball at the University of Texas in Arlington. Harrison’s T-Ball coach, Judge Louie Ditta recognized that Harrison was a left-handed batter when he was 6 years old. Harrison played summer ball with the Wheelhouse for several years. Gilbert Landestoy, manager of the Wheelhouse, took Harrison under his wing and was instrumental in Harrison’s development. He met his batting coach, Rene Aqueron, at the Wheelhouse, who taught him the finer points of hitting, and continues to instruct Harrison. Clear Creek baseball coach, Brent Kunefke still mentors Harrison in all aspects of the game. Harrison has a work ethic second to none. He earned the strength and conditioning award at Texas A&MCorpus Christi this spring, as the grinder of the year. He is “standard driven and has proven that hard work and help from family and friends can allow you to achieve your dreams! People who know Harrison will tell you that he is good person on and off the baseball field!

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Masa Sushi

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Scotty’s

Mediterraneo

Franca’s Noon & Mirch

Avenida Brazil

Sam’s Boat

Villa Capri

Pomodoro’s

Pappa’s Delta Blues

Boondoggles

Hunsa Thai 888 Chinese

Angelo’s

Habanero’s

Chelsea Wine Bar

Tookie’s Seafood Cabo

A GUIDE TO THE BEST BITES AND BREWS IN THE BAY

Crazy Alan’s Bakkhus

Sundance Opus

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Skallywag’s Amadeus

Ocean Sushi

Nobi

South Shore Grille

El Tiempo MichiRu

Jackie’s Brickhouse

T-Bone Tom’s Playa Maya

Floyd’s Red River BBQ Main St. Bistro

Stomp’s Burgers

Gilhooley’s

AMERICAN ASIAN BBQ CAJUN ITALIAN MEDIT. MEXICAN PUB/FUSION SEAFOOD STEAK

AMERICAN 1. Jackie’s Brickhouse 1053 Marina Bay Dr, Kemah, TX (832) 864-2459 jackiesbrickhouse.com 2. Main St Bistro 615 E Main St, League City, TX (281) 332-8800 3. Red Oak Cafe 6011 W Main St a106, League City, TX (832) 905-3150 redoakcafe.com 4. Stomp’s Burger Joint 3107 TX-146, Bacliff, TX (281) 339-0785 stompsburgerjoint.com 5. South Shore Grille 2800 Marina Bay Dr, League City, TX (281) 334-7700 soshoregrille.com 6. T-Bone Tom’s 707 TX-146, Kemah, TX (281) 334-2133 tbonetoms.com 7. Cabo Bar & Grill 2513 NASA Rd. 1, Seabrook, TX (281) 532-2691 caboclearlake.com 8. Sam’s Boat 3101 NASA Rd. 1 Seabrook, TX (281) 326-7267 samsboat.com ASIAN 1. 888 Chinese 16744 El Camino Real, Houston, TX (281) 990-8888 888chinesetx.com

Red Oak Cafe

Topwater Grill

Gumbo Bar

Marais

Dickinson BBQ

Gio’s

2. Hunsa Thai Kitchen 4622 E NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, TX (281) 532-6339 3. Masa Sushi 977 E NASA Pkwy, Webster, TX (281) 486-9888 masasushitexas.com 4. Michiru Sushi 20911 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX (281) 338-9988 michirusushi.com 5. Noon & Mirch: Cuisine of India 505 E NASA Pkwy, Webster, TX 77598 6. Ocean Sushi 3020 Marina Bay Dr Suite A2, League City, TX (281) 957-9122 oceansushigrill.com BARBEQUE 1. Dickinson BBQ 2111 FM 517 Rd E, Dickinson, TX (281) 534-2500 dickinsonbbq.com 2. Pappas Delta Blues 19901 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX (281) 332-0024 www.pappasdeltablues.com 3. Red River BBQ 1911 E Main St Suite B, League City, TX (281) 332-8086 CAJUN 1. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack 310 Texas Ave, Kemah, TX (281) 334-5000 crazyalanswampshack.com 2. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood 20760 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX (281) 332-7474 floydswebster.com

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3. Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar 1615 FM 646, League City, TX (281) 524-8626 littledaddysgumbobar.com

1. Bakkhus Taverna 605 6th St, Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 538-1800 bakkhustaverna.com

4. Tilted Kilt 2481 Gulf Fwy, League City, TX (281) 309-0471 m o s e s tiltedkilt.com

4. Marais 2015 FM 517 Rd E, Dickinson, TX (281) 534-1986

2. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe 18033 Upper Bay Rd, Houston, TX (281) 333-3180 mediterraneomarket.com

5. Boondoggles Pub 4106 E NASA Pkwy, El Lago, TX 77586 (281) 326-2739 boondogglespub.com

3. Sawa Mediterranean 16608 El Camino Real, Houston, TX (281) 990-0817 sawarestaurantgrill.com

6. Chelsea Wine Bar 4106 E NASA Pkwy f, El Lago, TX 77586 (281) 326-5282 chelseawinebartexas.com

I TA L I A N 1. Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta 400 Bay Area Blvd A, Webster, TX (281) 332-2404 angelospizza-pasta.com 2. Amadeus 700 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX (281) 334-3311 3. Gio’s Flying Pizza & Pasta 650 FM 517 W. Dickinson, TX (281) 337-0107 giosflyingpizza.com 4. Grazia Italian Kitchen 1001 Pineloch Dr #1100, Houston, TX (281) 486-2083 graziaitalian.com 5. Pomodoro’s NASA 1303 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX (281) 480-0700 pomodorosnasa.com 6. Villa Capri 3713 NASA Rd. 1, Seabrook frenchiesvillacapri.com (281) 326-2373 7. Franca’s Real Italian 1101 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058 francasrealitalian.com (281) 488-2207 MEDITERRANEAN

MEXICAN 1. El Tiempo Cantina 20237 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX (713) 802-1580 eltiempocantina.com 2. Habanero’s Tacos 1908 Hialeah Dr #2, Seabrook, TX (281) 474-4400 habanerostacos.com 3. Playa Maya Tacos 1415 TX-146, Kemah, TX Phone: (281) 532-6986 playamayakemah.com PUB/BAR/FUSION 1. Nobi Public House 241 E NASA Pkwy, Webster, TX (832) 932-5111 nobipub.com 2. Scotty’s Pub 3202 Marina Bay Dr, League City, TX (281) 339-7474 www.scottyspubhouston.com 3. Skallywag’s 600 6th St, Kemah, TX (281) 538-8877

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SEAFOOD 1. Gilhooley’s Oyster Bar 222 9th St, San Leon, TX 77539 (281) 339-3813 2. Opus Ocean Grille 1510 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores, TX (281) 334-0006 opusoceangrille.com 3. Tookie’s Seafood 1106 Bayport Blvd, Seabrook, TX (281) 942-9445 tookiesseafood.com 4. Topwater Grill 815 Avenue O, San Leon, TX 77539 (281) 339-1232 topwatergrill.com 5. Sundance Grill II 800 Mariners Dr, Kemah, TX 77565 (281) 535-5350 sundance-grill.com STEAK 1. Avenida Brazil 201 Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598 (281) 557-9999 avebrazil.com

Pearland Firefighters with Executive Chef Matthew Jackson, Clear Lake Grazia’s Andrew Howell, Adrian Hembree and Pearland Council Member Gary Moore. Photography by David DeHoyos.

Grazia Italian Kitchen – good food and giving back to the local community

his brother and sister-in-law because Mike is the person who came up with the idea for this dish, and while Adrian thought it wouldn’t work, it is now a best seller on the menu! Just don’t let Mike know, Adrian still tells him it doesn’t do very well. To give himself a little credit for his own menu, he says you can’t miss out on the Adrian’s Art Pizza, which is a pizza topped with all of his favorite toppings – including wagyu meatballs and house-made Italian sausage. Adrian himself has never been to culinary school, but he has worked his way up through multiple Italian restaurants. He gained a love of cooking from a home economics class in high school, where he first learned

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razia in Italian means “grace,” a name that restaurant owner Adrian Hembree is completely committed to living up to. “We’re a community driven restaurant, which means that pretty much 110% of what we do goes back into the communities that we serve.” Aside from offering great food, Grazia offers a lot back to the community; things such as holding benefits for local softball teams and the Lions Club. Adrian says that between the Pearland and Clear Lake locations of the restaurant, they raised around $200,000 in 2017 to give back to the community. They even set up a taco drive to benefit the victims of the recent Santa Fe High School shooting. The idea for the taco drive actually came earlier, in 2016 when he wanted to do a benefit for the family of a Pearland officer who was killed by a drunk driver.

“It’s a little flavor of home, with a lot of flavor of Italy.” “The idea was simple, it was the catalyst to have something bigger,” Adrian said about the event, adding that between their $5 tacos, a local woman selling shirts and other donations, they raised around $40,000.

Grazia raised around $40,000 during their taco drive to benefit families and victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting.

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The Hembree family: Ryan, Stephanie, Adrian and Gina.

Adrian’s restaurant does more than serve the community; they also serve unique dishes that he likes to call “Gulf Coast Italian” because of the way he married the flavors from the local area and classic Italian dishes. “It’s a little flavor of home, with a lot of flavor of Italy.” The menu features items like Cajun dusted scallops, redfish with a crawfish cream and lasagna wrapped into egg rolls. The important question is, what does Adrian recommend? “I have a fail-safe dish called tortelacci, and it’s pasta stuffed with short rib meat.” He also says that their short ribs, which won three awards at the Rodeo Best Bites in 2016, are a must. “Usually if you’re lucky enough to come away with one belt buckle you did well, and that year we came away with three belt buckles.” But the Mike & Jen, so named for

to make pizza, a recipe his parents still use! He learned to cook partially from two Italian men he met at his first job, an Italian restaurant, in college, and partially through product development training through previous jobs. He calls himself “a product of the street” in the kitchen. When people come to his restaurant, he wants them to feel comfortable and welcome. “What’s important when we meet a first time guest is that they feel like family.” He adamantly shares his appreciation for those who choose to dine at Grazia. He said he wants a visit to Grazia to feel like a visit to Grandma’s house, where you get a warm and caring feeling. “When ya leave Grandma’s house you’re not just saying ‘bye grandma’ and jump in the car, it’s a hug, you know.”

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League City Music Festival brings smiles to all faces By Ange Mertens

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the first Friday in May when over 1,200 special needs children were treated to a free day at the fair at the League City Music Festival. The League City Lions Club has been bringing smiles to the faces of kids all over Houston for 64 years. Event Co-Chairman Justin Gripon said “Having the day for special needs kids to be able to ride whatever rides they want with extra help and all of the time they need to get transferred from wheelchairs or just extra time to get emotionally prepared for rides, without feeling like they need to be rushed like they would be on the other fair times is why we do this!” Shonda came all the way from Galena Park and said that “this was such a fun day! I had three people help me and I got to ride some rides. I’ve never been able to ride any rides before because my Mom can’t get me out of my chair and up in to the ride. I will always remember today when I got to be just a normal kid riding rides at a fair!” Area Whataburgers fed lunch to close to 2,000 kids, chaperone’s and volunteers. Mayor Pat Hallisey and his wife, Janice, were there all day to take part in the inspirational day. The resounding remarks from the volunteers were that they came to volunteer and try to add a little happiness to some kids, but what they weren’t prepared for was how much happiness all of these kids were going to bring to them.

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The Village Fair has had live music for years, but four years ago the Lions Club decided to make a music festival to rival all of the Texas Music Festivals and changed the name to the League City Music Festival and BarBQ Cookoff

to reflect its new image. In the past few years the festival has brought in legends of country and rock music like Tracy Byrd, Clint Black and the Bellamy Brothers. This year, with the young leadership of the festival, they wanted to shake things up and appeal to all ages of festival goers. The line-up on Friday included local band Southern Shanks, followed by the hysterically fun band Bag of Donuts, which seemed fitting for First Responders Night (donuts Police ha ha), where all first responders were treated to a free night at the festival. Bag of Donuts is a 70s-80s style New Orleans party band that dresses up in full make-up and costumes that had the audience up screaming, singing and dancing for close to two hours. Lead singer Bobby Hoerner is a consummate performer and plays the best cow bell I have ever heard! His brother, Jonathan Hoerner, plays guitar and also does vocals, but may be best remembered by his KISS inspired makeup and costume complete with a huge feathered shoulder piece. Jerry Christopher may dress up like the Joker, but there is no joke how talented this bass playing vocalist is! Kevin George is billed as the Hottest drummer in the world and I think the audience agreed. Phil Morin brings the stage alive with his incredible saxophone artistry and Ian Smith on trumpet rounds out this amazing group of performers that you need to see to believe. The headliner, Sammy Kershaw walked on to the stage to the roar of a crowd that was so excited to hear his special brand of country music! Kershaw has had more than 25 songs hit the Billboard Music Top 40. Some favorites that thrilled festival goes were “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Queen of my Double Wide Trailer,” ”Third Rate Romance” and “National Working Woman’s Holiday.” The

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Louisiana native lost his father when he was only 12, and he got odd jobs and sang in honky-tonks to help support his family. When he was 14 he met George Jones, who was impressed with the young man’s talent. Soon Kershaw was opening for Jones, as well as Merle Haggard and Ray Price. If you were lucky enough to get into the Friday night BarBQ Cookoff, you would have been treated to a fajita cooking contest along with a Margarita and salsa making contest. You may have even noticed some very fancy porta potties taking part in the Prettiest Pottie contest! Yep, The League City Music Festival has it all!

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Saturday brought the mouthwatering world class BarBQ contest and the first band that is an amazing Texas talent. Sierra Bernal has a great original sound with a little bluesy pop country and a Latin flair. The Austin band Mike and the Moon Pies wowed the crowd with their special brand of original country music. The Lions added some humor by throwing out Moon Pies during their concert. Then they brought on Shiny Rib. Lead singer Kevin Russell is a Beaumont native turned Austinian. Shiny Rib has been described as an “exaltation of spirit. A hip shaking, belly laughing, soulsinging, song slinging down home house party!” After Shiny Rib, there was a meet and greet with CMA Country Duo of the Year, three-time nominees Maddie and Tay, and it felt a little like a Hannah Montana concert with dozens of Tweens clamoring for their autographs, which they lovingly gave! The singersongwriter duo made up of Madison Marlow, a Sugarland, Texas native and Taylor Dye from Ada, Okla., shot to the top of the country charts with their breakout smash hit “Girl in a Country Song” that won CMA Music Video of the Year. Crowds were treated to their hauntingly beautiful, “Fly,” “Shut Up and Fish,” “Sierra,” “Your Side of Town” and their latest hit “Friends Don’t.” If crowds were able to pull themselves away from the concerts, they were able to enjoy champion BarBQ in the Lion’s Den, rides, carnival rides and shop at the numerous vendors or even visit with politicians. The League City Lion’s Club has a prominent presence anywhere that people are in need. This year they fed Hurricane Harvey evacuees at Hometown Hero Park for a week. They honored First Responders on Friday night at the Festival but there is room for the argument that the Lions Club members are all First Responders for the way they show up and just give and do, so if not First Responders they are definitely heroes!

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Do You Love like a Wrecking Ball? By Pastor Brad Heintz

pe rs o n I k now, who has had a great spiritual transformation and is now trying to follow Jesus, asked me recently, “I have learned that we are to love God and love others, but how far do you go?” I strive to follow Jesus with me life. Say what He said and do what he did. I’m definitely not perfect with it so this question resonates with my

Mark 6:11) It is not time yet for them to be receptive to God’s love through you. Let the Holy Spirit determine the time. So take care of yourself first and then give His love away when it is appropriate. Don’t let your bucket get empty and if there is a hole in your bucket, dear Liza, you better ask God to plug it first! There are times when you give your life for someone, it just may not be all the time. I have noticed in reading the Gospel of Mark that

“We can be too extreme and our actions hurt rather than help others.” and perhaps with you. Jesus said. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 4:13 NIV) Jesus gave his life for me and paid the price so that I could be forgiven by God. One of Jesus’ earliest followers, John, wrote, “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” (1 John 4:11 NIV) If those who follow Jesus love like Him, it is clear that our love is to be limitless but with good healthy boundaries. How can that be? Is not that the tension of this kind of love? When I try to love, it can be more like a pendulum and swing to either extreme. Then as Miley Cyrus sings, “I came in like a wrecking ball” will be true of you. We can be too extreme and our actions hurt rather than help others. We can also be like a doormat and let people walk all over us. How do we find balance? I think it is in the still small voice of God, The Holy Spirit. If we are in dialogue with Him before we act, while we are acting and after we act, I know he will steer us. There are times when people are unresponsive and Jesus said, “Shake the dirt off your sandals and go.” (Loosly paraphrased from

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Jesus waited until the right time. He resisted temptation by the devil, crowds cheering him on, important leaders taunting him and even his family and followers asking him. He listened to the Holy Spirit and at the right time he loved with giving His life. May each of us not be a doormat or door buster but learn to be the door opener how and when we show God’s love. Jesus says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” (Revelations 3:20 NIV) Pastor Brad Heintz is the founding pastor of Living Word Church in Seabrook, Texas, a vibrant family-style, non-denominational gathering of believers who take a pure, simple and real approach to faith and life. www.LWCBA. org Like us and watch us live on www. Facebook.com/LWCBA

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Opioid overdoses take 110 U.S. lives every day

t’s a staggering statistic, but the CDC estimates that 110 Americans die every day due to opioid overdose. That’s like a Boeing 717 going down every day in America with no survivors. Can you imagine the daily news report stating that another 110 people died on an aircraft EVERY morning? If so, there would be a scramble by state and local government agencies along with plane manufacturers and airlines all working together to stop this cycle. But what is the answer to ending the cycle of opioid misuse and abuse? What is an opioid? According to the National Institutes of Health, opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine, and many others. These legal opioids were designed to help curb pain for those with acute symptoms generally in conjunction

with a surgery or injury. And, many pharmaceutical companies initially assured physicians that there was a minimal risk for addiction. Time has demonstrated, however, that there is a high risk for addiction with roughly 21-29 percent of patients reporting misuse of their prescriptions. We are often asked what are some signs and symptoms to look for if you’re concerned about a loved one. Drowsiness, change in sleep habits, loss of relationships, a need for secrecy, and inability to concentrate are all general signs of someone with a substance abuse issue. Most specifically to opioid addictions can include flu-like symptoms. Nausea, fever, and headaches can be signs of withdrawal. An opioid overdose can cause sudden death. One of the biggest warning signs is slowed breathing. If you suspect your loved one has overdosed, call 911 immediately. Legal opioids are a problem. While many physicians prescribe opioid pain relievers to help relieve pain associated with surgery or injury,

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patients should know the risks associated with these medications. It is extremely important that these drugs be taken as directed. However, tolerance and physical dependence are two possible side effects. Constipation, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, dizziness, confusion and depression are all side effects to consider and discuss with your healthcare professional. In addition to understanding the risks and warning signs of opioid misuse and abuse, it is important for anyone with medications in their homes to be responsible. First, if you keep medications in your home for regular use, keep an inventory. Regularly count the medications to make sure that none are missing or disappearing. Second, if there are medications in your home that are expired or no longer needed, get rid of them! There are multiple ways to do this. One way to do this is through Medication Take Back events. The DEA partners with local law enforcement (and the Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families locally) to host these twice-yearly events. On these days, participants can just drive through the site and are met with volunteers who will collect these medications for DEA to incinerate. This keeps them out of the hands of potential abusers while also keeping them out of our water supply. Another way is through Medication Disposal Pouches. The

“The more we hide the problem, the worse it will get.” Bay Area Alliance has these pouches which are patent pending and safely neutralize the drugs so they can easily be disposed of. Lastly, there are permanent drop boxes located throughout the country. Locally, there is a permanent drop box located outside the Nassau Bay Police offices. (They’re unable to take liquids or sharps) If you’re a parent, please talk to your kids. It’s important to keep

them safe by safeguarding the medications in your home. But, there are so many threats that exist outside your house. Your kids need to know the risks of misusing or abusing prescription drugs -- and the potentially deadly impact one decision can have. Illegal opioids exacerbate the problem. Often once someone becomes addicted to legal opioids, they struggle to balance the costs and requirements of legitimately prescribed opioids and turn to heroin. The NIH says, in fact, that roughly 80 percent of current heroin users began as prescription opioid users. According the Drug Enforcement Administration, the average street value of a tablet of Hydrocodone (depending on dosage and region) is $5-7 per tablet and Oxycontin 80mg is $80 per tablet. Heroin, however, costs roughly $5-10 per bag. This cycle has perpetuated the heroin problem across the US. In fact, heroin overdoses more than tripled from 2010-2014 (National Center for Health Statistics, CDC). Here’s the critical question to be asked – how do we stop this epidemic? How do we keep 110 mothers, fathers, uncles, sisters, and children from dying each day? Here are some suggestions. First, strategize and set goals when it comes to pain management. Have an open and frank dialogue with your healthcare provider about how best to manage pain – using the least addictive methods first. Set goals for pain management and evaluate regularly. Explore alternative pain management options if at all possible. Second, be cognizant of the medications in your home and who might have access to those. Monitor all regular medications and take regular inventory. Utilize Medication Take Backs, Permanent Drop Boxes, or Medication Disposal Pouches to regularly dispose of expired or unused medications. Third, talk about it. The more we hide the problem, the worse it will get. Talk to your kids – set expectations for how prescription medications are to be handled in your home. Talk to your neighbors and talk to your friends. We all have a role to play when it comes to changing the cycle of opioid abuse. Fourth, get involved. The Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families is actively working on projects to help protect our kids, our most valuable assets as a community, by addressing this problem head-on. They invite you to be part of what they’re doing in the Bay Area to stop this epidemic. Join them!

The life of a junkie and the effect on others

e m e t h e r w h e n s h e wa s a teen dancing with a local ballet company. Sweet and innocent, she and her family were friends. They reconnected years later when she was down on her luck. The owner of the Bay Group Media, Rick Clapp, a successful local business owner is known throughout the community as a good guy. He saw an old friend in peril and felt he could help. She had no money, nowhere to live, no job or prospects of employment and had lost custody of her child. It took no time at all for him to offer her his couch and his hospitality until she got on her feet. She was in desperate need of some tender loving care. She deserved a friend and a second chance, or so he thought. Thus he embarked on the nightmare of his life. This is his story.

“The community has been good to me, and I like to be there for others. It is something I grew up understanding. To whom much is given, much is expected. For purposes of this article, I will call this woman Jane Doe. Living in her car with all her possessions, I was relieved to think she now had a roof over her head, good food to eat and a compassionate friend to listen and give advice. For a month or so, everything seemed fine. I suggested she seek counseling, talk to a clergy or find a faith-based church. She agreed but never seemed to try any of my suggestions. She was secretive, often came home in the middle of the night drunk, and her stories just didn’t add up. At first I thought I must be wrong. This was a sweet ballet dancer I knew as young student. Then one day, I found some prescription drugs in her purse, along with a bottle of liquor, and I realized she was part of the ever-growing opioid crisis. She was an alcoholic and an addict, and I was her prey. At first I thought I must be wrong but soon I

learned she was taking advantage of my kindness and was manipulating me with great skill. She refused to tell me what she was doing or where she was going. I caught her in lies and began to notice things missing. It was little things at first, change I put in a jar at night, a charity box with the money in it for the poor, a sweater, personal religious objects, things that meant nothing to her but meant a lot to me. It was part of her game. The lies got bigger and made less and less sense. Things continued to turn up missing. She would leave for a quick errand to get some food at a drive through and not return for hours, often in the middle of the night drunk and high, with no explanation. I was her host, and she was feeding off me. Like a pedophile, she had been grooming me like a predator. We often hear stories of those who died of opioid overdoses, but we rarely hear about the effect this has on others. I am compelled to write this so others can benefit from my tragic and horrifying story. I take great pride is inspiring others, and I truly thought I could help. That was my mistake. I offered Jane a job, opportunities, shelter, clothing and money to help her pay her bills. I even tried to help her regain custody of her young child until after some investigation, I discovered why he had been taken from her. I discovered her actions followed a clear pattern of addicts. They use their family members, friends, strangers, anyone vulnerable and willing to believe their con. They then move on when the host has had enough after discovering their scam. They use you and then move on to some new innocent host, sucking them dry after they have used you up. They know how to survive by living off of others. Like sand on a beach, they stop where they want, blowing on to the next spot, the next victim. A master manipulator for the three months she stayed with me, Jane continued to drink, do drugs, steal and lie. Her life was totally out or control, and she began

blaming me for everything, even for losing custody of her child. So skilled at manipulation, she made me question myself. Was I reading this wrong? Was she really a junkie? Did she actually know what she was doing? As self respecting people, we normally trust and believe others. But it was clear, I was not wrong. No matter how unreal it seemed, I was being used. Confused, I sought expert advice, contacted professionals conducting research on this unfortunate self destructive behavior. I conducted a background check on Jane only to discover she had committed fraud, including identity theft. Twice she put her hand through my back window and blamed someone else never taking responsibility for her actions. She went to bars with no money hustling free drinks and or food from innocent people taking delight in her scams. These individuals often have multiple addictions and mental illnesses. I discovered Jane had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was an addict treated with methadone. Due to her bizarre behavior, even her family had turned their backs on her. I used to take people at face value. Refusing to become jaded, I am none the less more cautious. I listen to what people don’t say, as well as what they do say. If you think stories don’t add up, listen with a critical ear and addicts will leave clues. As Maya Angelou said, “When people tell you who they really are, believe them.” Part of the problem are some pill-pushing physicians who prescribe addictive drugs too easily. This is something that destroys the lives of, not only the addicts, but those around them: friends, family, colleagues. It actually threatened my business and my standing in the community. Their behavior bled over into both my personal and professional life, and it takes time to recover from the effects. I am reminded of the story of the scorpion asking to hitch a ride on the back of a frog to cross to the other side of the water. The frog questioned how he was to believe that the scorpion wouldn’t sting the frog causing him to die. After promising not to sting him, the frog agrees. The scorpion hops on and just as they are approaching the shore, the scorpion stings. As the frog is about to die, he asks why the scorpion stung him. To which he replied, “Because I am a scorpion and that’s what scorpions do.” This is a time in our country when we are faced with many problems. This is one that is touching millions of Americans. Until we acknowledge this crisis, that it affects young and old, we will never move forward as a nation. We can’t overcome these tragedies until we identify them and know what to look for. In the meantime, I am here to warn others not to fall for the trap. Like a spider spinning a web of deceit, it destroys more than just the addict. I love this county and pray we can find solutions. In the meantime, don’t let your guard down or you too can easily become a victim. And remember, the life of a junkie is not pretty. God bless these addicts. God bless the USA.”

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BAHEP makes 27th annual trip to advocate for space

Stanford University student Shi Tuck, from left, talks with Rep. André D. Carson (D-IN); Clear Lake Area Chamber President Cindy Harreld DeWease and Sean Wesley of Logical Innovations about their next meeting.

he Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership embarked on its 27th annual trip to Washington, D.C., on May 15, leading a Citizens for Space Exploration delegation to help advance support for human space exploration by demonstrating a large, grassroots constituency. The delegation included 91 travelers, representing 26 states, who conducted 396 congressional office visits over the course of two days. The diverse group of travelers included elected officials, 35 students studying engineering or related technical fields, industry representatives, and community leaders. Local elected officials attending the trip included:  State Rep. Dennis Paul  City of Houston – Council Member Dave Martin  City of League City – Councilman Larry Millican  City of Nassau Bay – Councilwoman Ashley Graves  City of Seabrook – Councilman Joe Machol Key messages included continuity

Wesley Tarkington of Leidos, from left, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Emma Boehm and Harriet Pilgrim of BAHEP.

Thomas Rice, far left, a legislative assistant in the office of Texas Rep. Michael T. McCaul, welcomes members of the CSE delegation. From left, they are Kelly Page, Alexander “Wally” Lang, and Jeannie Mansyur.

Texas State Rep. Dennis Paul, left, and Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) talk while attending the Congressional Reception May 16 for the BAHEP group, Citizens for Space Exploration.

for NASA human space exploration programs, funding of the missions set forth in the 2017 NASA Authorization Act, and NASA’s role in supporting American leadership, education,

BAHEP President Bob Mitchell enjoys the comments made by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) during the Congressional Reception for the Citizens for Space Exploration.

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Sen. John Cornyn, center, has a hug for Kimberly Fleming of MaximGroup and Seabrook City Councilman Joe Machol as the BAHEP group, Citizens for Space Exploration, arrives at the Capitol.

innovation, health care, and quality of life for half of one percent of the national budget. Talking points also included concern about challenges to U.S. leadership in space, support for the continued utilization of the International Space Station beyond 2024, and the importance of restoring U.S. space launch capabilities to support human space flight. The Citizens for Space Exploration hosted a Congressional Reception on May 16th for members of Congress and their staff. Five congressional members and over 70 staffers attended the reception. Four speakers made remarks to the group:  Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)  Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36)

 Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX-22)  Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO-6) Key feedback received from the CSE delegation noted continued strong bipartisan support for NASA. Most thought there was more understanding of NASA’s space exploration programs than in previous years and support for Mars as the ultimate destination with the moon serving as a stepping stone. Numerous offices also expressed their concerns about a 2024 end date for the ISS and wanted to extend its mission. Next trip? BAHEP will lead the CSE delegation on its 28th annual trip to Washington on May 20-22, 2019.

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MISS KEMAH PAGEANT, SIMPLY AMAZIN’! By Rick Clapp The 2018 Miss Kemah Pageant was a huge success and a big financial gain for the City of Kemah, Landry’s, Kemah Boardwalk and many local restaurants and clubs. This year’s contestants were incredibly beautiful and so smart. The Bay Area Houston Magazine and Gulf Coast Mariner were proud

to sponsor this prestigious event for the 12th year. This fun filled event included a contestants preview on Friday at the Kemah Community Center, a delicious brunch cruise on the Fantasea Yacht with the ladies, parents, sponsors and supporters. The fitness contest was held on the cruise and the winners received trophies and gift certificates from the Bay Group and were presented by myself, Rick Clapp, and the “real Ms. Kemah,” Kelly Williams. Graci Guilbeaux was crowned the 2018 Miss Kemah Teen and Erin Wilrich was crowned Miss Kemah at the Clear Falls High School auditorium in front of a large crowd. Congrats to the winners and all contestants. Especially Bay Group Media’s Blaine Ochoa as one of the contestants. Special thanks goes to Kemah Mayor Carl Joiner and his lovely wife, Jim Whitecotton, Tillman Fertitta, Bryn Carden, Stephanie Ludwig, Nancy Gonzales and all sponsors and volunteers who made this event a success. Again, Kudos to the beauty maven, Kelly Williams.

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Fashion models Taylor Diggs, a junior at Clear Lake High, and Mikayla Anding, a Clear Falls High junior, show off pretty spring and summer fashions from Dillard’s at Baybrook Mall during the Clear Creek Education Foundation Fashion Show.

CCEF style show raises $28,000

he Clear Creek Education high definition video. Foundation‘s12th annual “CCEF works year-round to fashion show showcased develop and host programs that the many things CCEF truly make a difference in the lives loves about CCISD, using the of CCISD students,” CCEF Executive theme, “I Love CCISD…District and Director Kaci Hanson said. “Our Community Strong.” fashion show is a special time to Held at Mercedes-Benz of Clear educate the community on our Lake, the popular style show drew more than 220 guests and raised over $28,000 to support Clear Creek ISD academic enrichment programs. The “CCISD Strong” Fashion Show, directed by national fashion event producer Lenny Matuszewski Jr., featured 50 high school juniors, along with 8 guest models who rocked the runway and 8 teachers modeling fashions from Dillard’s - Baybrook Mall and Mercedes Benz dealer Jerry Foyt, center, hair styles by Visible Changes. welcomes the CCEF style show committee. Plus, League City They are, from left, Skyler Rossacci, CCEF Elementary kindergartner, Events Manager Kelsey Richardson, Amanda Mark, CCEF Executive Director Kaci Hanson, Levi Maldonado, and his CCEF Chairman Jill Reason, Co-Chairman art teacher and homeroom Elizabeth Wang, Mary Ann Shallberg, teacher, Mrs. Aalund and Ms. Co-Chairman Gina Conklin, Brad Rossacci, Barrera, strutted the runway CCISD Trustees Ann Hammond and Paige Rander and Laura Mackay. wearing t-shirts showcasing Levi’s design as the winning artist of the annual “CCISD Strong” initiatives and enlist their support, Kindergarten Art Contest. while showcasing many of the In addition to runway seating, 10 programs we love through this fun local restaurants provided stations filled event. This year’s event did offering hors d’oeuvres for guests, not disappoint.” who also enjoyed talent vignettes The event was planned by a featuring CCISD students – truly an 21-person volunteer committee event for all to enjoy. that included CCEF Community Meanwhile, student groups Marketing and Events Manager including the Clear Springs Jazz Kelsey Richardson; Co-Chairmen Ensemble led by George Solis Gina Conklin and Elizabeth Wang; and the Clear Lake High School and committee members Joyce Soundwaves led by Jade Blakey, Abbey, Summer Brauer, Suzanne entertained guests before the fashion Fair, Kimberly Fleming, Ann show. The Clear Springs Theatre, Hammond, Midge Herrod, Rebecca led by Mark Stonebarger, wowed Lilley, Dinah Matthews, Laura the audience with a few scenes from Mackay, Amanda Mark, Sarah “Shrek,” while the Clear Springs Moutz, Claudia Pardivala, Sonia High Audio Video and Production Ponchak, Jill Reason, Deena Rigby, team, led by Amber Pecsenye, Skyler Rossacci, Brad Rossacci and captured the event in a keepsake Mary Ann Shallberg.

Elbby Antony, Dr. Evelyn Farias and Stephen Elsner.

Suzanne Milby, Richard Williams, Charles Milby and Becky Reitz.

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M un d i B all p r o v i d es a d azzl i ng e v en i ng

H-Clear Lake’s Latin-flavored Mundi Ball was not only a festive evening for the 100 or so guests attending, it raised thousands of dollars for the expansion of the university’s Art Gallery. Guests were entertained by Guillermo Serpas and his lively Spanish classical guitar music while munching on delicious tapas provided by Robinette & Co. Catering and

sipping on their signature refreshing drink, Tinto de Verano, as well as other cocktails. Revelers also experienced the beautiful and talented Oksana Chernyuk and her colorful Flamenco dance performance. Just ask Gib and Jan Larson, Peggy and Jerry Clause, Jim Hargrove or Jim and Diane Overman. A round of applause also goes to the many supporters, ticket buyers,

auction bidders and the loyal longtime donors who made this fun event a big success. The event raised over $17,500 in support of the Art Gallery expansion. “We are truly grateful to our sponsors, auction item donors and bidders, and everyone who attended – thank you for helping to make the Mundi Ball a resounding success for the gallery!” a university spokesman said.

Some of the other gala’s attendees included UHCL President Dr. Ira Blake, Humanities Dean Rick Short and his wife, Paula; attorneys John Gay and Becky Reitz, Mary Ann Shallberg, Jeff Bowen, Elbby Antony, Carole Murphy, Sandi Allbritton, Charles and Suzanne Milby, Peter and Pam Culpepper Cronk, Dinah Matthews, Dan and Jill Reason, Debbie Salisbury, Rick Clapp, Dana McDonald, Joe Machol and Ange Mertens.

Renee, Peyton, Deb Streater, Kathy Amos, Terri Fausto, artist Melinda Boles, Steve McCormick, Laura, Larry Cain, Tina Bobb and many more. A very exciting and lively live auction was conducted by Daryl Turner and top bidders were Rick Clapp of Bay Area Houston Magazine who won Texan tickets, an Astros World Series Ring replica and posters of Martina McBride and Clint Black. The big hitter Lucky Kilmer stepped up to the plate and purchased a 25 person BBQ dinner by the BBQ Maven Bryan Bobb and the Dirty Ole Geezers. Other sluggers who stepped up were Jude and T.L. Sellers who won the official movie poster “Overboard” with Goldie Hawn and signed by Kurt Russell.

Great entertainment was provided by Cross Town Renegades and Andy & The Dreamsicles. The event raised over $15,000 and kudos goes to the realtor and party planner the indefatigable Karen Laroux. Bravo! Donnie Stimson thanks all of his friends and supporters. God bless.

“SEA’S THE DAY” FUNDRAISER AND BENEFIT A BIG SUCCESS Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine and Bay Area Houston Magazine were proud to sponsor and support Donnie Stimson’s fundraiser at the American Legion Hall in San Leon. Not only was the event a big financial success, it was a great deal of fun. Awesome BBQ was prepared by the

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UHCL appoints new provost University of HoustonClear Lake President Ira K. Blake has named Dr. Steven J. Berberich to become senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective July 2. Since 2013, Berberich has been associate provost for faculty and staff affairs and professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. “Steven Berberich is an experienced administrator, and an extremely accomplished educator. We are genuinely pleased to have him join us at UH-Clear Lake,” Blake said. “We’re gaining an outstanding academic leader and faculty development advocate with a deep understanding of diverse students’ needs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.” Berberich will succeed Glen A. Houston, who has served as interim senior vice president and provost for two years. A search committee to fill the provost position was chaired by Faculty Senate President for 2017-2018 and Associate Professor of Biotechnology and Biology Brian Stephens and Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Yvette Bendeck. Assisted by Greenwood/ Asher & Associates, an executive search and recruiting company, the search committee engaged with a strong and diverse pool of candidates, with Berberich emerging as the finalist. “I look forward to this next chapter of my professional life,” Berberich said. “The success of higher education is tied to the people in the organization, and I’m truly enthusiastic about everyone I’ve met at UHCL, from leadership to staff.” Berberich has been on the Wright State University faculty since 1993, establishing the Center for Genomics Research and serving as the chairman of biochemistry and molecular biology. Berberich holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with honors and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, both from Wright State University.

Clear Creek ISD breakfast honors ‘community heroes’

t t he e nd o f t he s ch o o l ye ar, CCISD took time to reflect on the past year and recognize community heroes who stepped up to help families rebound from a challenging start

sound processes to engage the faith-based community while ensuring that the separation of church and state is respected, he said. President and CEO David Staal was presented with the Community Partner of the Year award. Each campus also selects a volunteer of the year who has been instrumental in the success of their school and students. This special group of volunteers was recognized by the more than 200 community members and staff in attendance at the annual breakfast. Campus Volunteers of the Year include: Rich Leeney, Stephanie McCoy, Lauren

to the year. The “Heroes and Hope” CCISD 2018 Volunteer and Partnership Breakfast kicked off May 18 at Space Center Houston with a video flashback of how the school year began. Invited guests watched the award winning “CCISD Strong” video, produced by Clear Springs High A/V students, that chronicled the days immediately following Hurricane Harvey’s Aug. 25 landfall and a community’s unity and recovery from the storm. “Each of us can recount a story we lived, witnessed or heard of illustrating Elementary Volunteer of the Year Rich Leeney Clear Springs High School Assistant Principal Troy Scott, extraordinary and Principal Jenny Thomas of Armand Bayou from left, with Secondary Volunteer of the Year Colton selflessness,” said Elementary with Leeney’s three granddaughters. Schultz, Diona Schultz and CCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith. CCISD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Greg Watson, Holly Conrad, Warren Fitts, Kathleen McGlothlin, Smith. “How can we ever thank this community enough for Allison Lorfing, Lisa Johnson, Jake Mireles, Charito sorting and distributing mountains of clothing, food and Colocado, Diane Vicary, Alma Hendricks, Nicole Mihut, other necessities for our families in need at the McWhirter Kari Balusek, Lisa Stiles, David Saad, Nicole Klages, Wayne Elementary Recovery Center?...For raising money to buy Basta, Kelli Glenn, Brook Syers, Jocelynn Dubcak, Amy beds for children you didn’t know but heard were sleeping Biekert, Karis McQuinn, Janelle Leistad, Shannon Bailey, on concrete?...And for volunteering in one of our five Illana Blomquist, Yenis Bohorquez, Tammy Shinder, Sarah schools-turned-shelters?” Frey, Wayne Buhrer, Meredith Bahnsen, Robert Colton Dr. Smith went on to recognize the many individuals and Schultz, Sarah Hunter, Joanne Botto, Kim Neal, Heather organizations who were invaluable throughout the recovery Valadez, Lori Linder, Courtney Robertson, Melissa Page, and thanked everyone who contributed to the more than Kim Cowling, Audra Davis and Alicia Morgan $170,000 donated to CCISD Cares and was distributed to From this list of nominations, an elementary and families hardest hit by the storm and floods. secondary volunteer of the year were chosen and Volunteers were entertained by the Parr Elementary announced at the partnership breakfast: Rich Leeney of Drama Club, under the direction of Jason Goodsel and Armand Bayou Elementary and Colton Schultz from Clear Elizabeth Kimbley, who performed songs from their recent Springs High. production of Annie Jr. Armand Bayou Principal Jenny Thomas was joined The District announced Kids Hope USA as the 2018 onstage by Leeney’s three granddaughters to surprise Community Partner of the Year. An evidence-based proven the Elementary Volunteer of the Year with the award. intervention program, Kids Hope USA works with local The granddaughters and CCISD students thanked their churches to engage caring and dedicated volunteers to grandfather for being a role model to them and their friends team with schools and support the social, emotional and and being so involved in their education and schools. academic needs of at risk students. Via a surprise video announcement, Clear Springs High “Since CCISD entered into this partnership in 2012, our Principal Gail Love said that through his tireless support of principals and teachers consistently testify that students the Culinary Arts and Band programs, among several other matched with Kids Hope mentors demonstrate measurable campus and district initiatives, Schultz has been the heart of improvements in their attendance, academic performance that campus for many years. and behavior,” Smith said. The non-profit has instituted

Clear Brook senior is named 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholar

yamantak Payra, recent graduate and valedictorian of Clear Brook High School, has been named a 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Payra is one of only 161 American high school seniors – out of 3.6 million students graduating this year -- who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said in making the announcement. The Scholars were honored for their accomplishments in Washington D.C., on June 24-26.

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Each U.S. Presidential Scholar is also offered the opportunity to name his or her most influential teacher. The teacher chosen for recognition by Payra is his AP Biology and Research Teacher Alaina Garza. She will receive a personal letter from the Secretary of Education. “Syamantak is truly an outstanding student and I have been honored to have taught him in my classes and clubs for the past four years,” said Garza. “He has a humble, helpful and humorous nature that always makes me smile. Syamantak inspires the students with his determination and perseverance, showing that anything is possible with hard work. He has helped to develop and shape ideas that will have a lasting impact on our school, our community and our world.”

Athena Award recipient Amanda Fenwick proudly shows off the award after the luncheon at Lakewood Yacht Club. With her are, from left, League City Chamber President Steve Paterson, keynote speaker Doreen Hughes and Chamber Chairman Rebecca Lilley. Photo by Erin Webb

Amanda Fenwick named winner of Athena Award By Mary Alys Cherry

manda Fenwick, San Jacinto College vice president and mayor pro tem of Clear Lake Shores is the recipient of the 2018 Athena Award, presented annually by the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce. “I was so shocked when my name was called as the Athena Bay Area recipient,” she said afterwards. “To be among that group of nominees was truly an honor.” She was honored for her professional excellence, community service and for working to improve the quality of life for others in the community. The presentation came during a luncheon at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook. Amanda who serves as vice president of marketing and public relations at San Jacinto College, has 15 years of experience in leadership

BAY GROUP MEDIA MOVIE UPDATE By Rick Clapp Action! Awesome News! Our Hollywood movie produced with our media partner, BIC Media, “Urban Country” has been released. It is getting good reviews. Now playing in Louisiana and soon Texas. We will keep you informed. The Bay House film has been

and public relations and currently oversees a staff of 12, That includes a public relations and event team, a digital and website team, and a design team responsible for the advertising, marketing, communications, media and public relations, social media, website content, publications, events, and crisis communications for the entire San Jacinto College district, which includes 45,000 credit and 10,000 continuing education students each year, and 2,500 employees. Prior to joining San Jac in 2007, she was an event coordinator in the Houston mayor’s Office of Special Events, planning parades, special events and a variety of celebrations. She began her career in public relations at Rice University as an assistant sports information director. As such, she was responsible for the daily public and media relations for several

completed and local film maker, Bo Brinkman has gone back to Los Angeles, “Movie Capitol of the World” to make final edits. The release date is tentatively set for late August and premier will be held at the prestigious River Oaks Theatre in Houston. We will continue to work with Brinkman on a new movie this fall called Goat Hill Road. Actors will be announced this September. Local beauties/actresses Summer Loggins and Blaine Ochoa will have parts in this exciting new movie.

Owls teams, including women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis and women’s volleyball. In addition to her role at the college, she serves on the Clear Lake Shores City Council. She was first elected to office in 2012, and is currently in her fourth term, serving as mayor pro-tem. Amanda holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind., and a Master of Education in Physical Education from the University of Houston. She and her husband, Jay, have lived in Clear Lake Shores for more than 17 years, and they have a 5-year-old daughter, Peyton. Others nominated for the award were Trisha Barita, Barita & Keough Law Firm; Deborah Bly, Re/Max Space Center, The Bly Team; Penny Brockway, Brockway Realty; Kirsten Cavaness, Green Window Group, LLC; Kathy Cruse, Texas First Bank; Wendy Ghormley, Texas First Bank; Janice Hallisey, League City Proud; Kristi Koncaba, Texan Bank; Ashlea Quinonez, Memorial Hermann Health System; Jill Reason, Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre; Jenny Senter, Texas City - La Marque Chamber of Commerce; Amy Smith, Dickinson ISD; and Peggy Zahler, PZ Consulting. The Athena Program, named for Athena, the goddess of wisdom, honors females in leadership roles that make them effective, admirable and successful leaders and who have also contributed to the development and empowerment of women. These individuals have strong values that emulate the eight principles of Athena: Live authentically, learn constantly, advocate fiercely, act courageously, foster collaboration, build relationships, give back and celebrate. Athena leaders are fierce advocates for what they believe and committed to enriching their communities.

No longer is our Galveston International Film Festival a rumor. It is planned for the fall of 2019 down on the Island. The famous Galveston film director, King Vidor will have a prestigious award named in his honor for Best Film Director. Derek and Robin Holk along with Rick Clapp, Bo Brinkman, Joe Machol, Wendy Shaw and Tim Leppard will organize the exciting event. Stay tuned to more details or call me at 281-474-5875.

Citizen of the Year nominations sought The schools, students and staff of the Clear Creek School District are fortunate for the steadfast advocacy and support provided by an education-focused community. Volunteers contribute countless hours and their valuable experience for the benefit and success of future leaders. Each year the District’s Board of Trustees asks stakeholders to nominate community members who champion CCISD and are deserving of a very special award. The CCISD Board of Trustees is now seeking nominations for the 2018 Citizen of the Year. The award is given each year to honor an outstanding community member for their support of CCISD programs and activities. Former recipients include Trent Martin, Joyce Abbey, Harv Hartman, Robert Davee, David Braun, Dr. James O’Malley, Gib Larson, and Lucien Q. Junkin. The Board of Trustees established an endowment fund which the Citizen of the Year will have the opportunity to designate to a CCISD academic program or classroom activity in his or her name. The recipient will be announced at the Clear Creek Education Foundation’s Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 3 at South Shore Harbour Resort in League City. Recipients eligible for this award must meet the following requirements: • Demonstrated a commitment to Clear Creek ISD through volunteer efforts • Contributed significantly in ways that have benefited the entirety of Clear Creek ISD • Maintained a reputation across the Clear Creek ISD community as an individual with high standards and dedication to excellence in public education • Voluntarily served the district and its students and patrons over an extended period of time All nominations must be submitted no later than Aug. 1 Nomination forms are available online on the Foundation’s website and the District website. Nominations can be emailed to Krichardson@ clearcreekeducationfoundation.org, or can be mailed to: Clear Creek Education Foundation ATTN: Citizen of the Year Selection Committee P.O. Box 1631 League City, TX 77574

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CLEAR LAKE Festival events. The two final Lunar Rendezvous Festival events will be held at the San Luis Convention Center on Seawall Boulevard in Galveston – the Fashion Show at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, and the Coronation Ball at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21. For reservations, visit lunarrendezvous.org Welcome Neighbors July 19. Bay Area Welcome Neighbors Club – will meet Thursday, July 19 at Bay Oaks Country Club for a program and luncheon. For more information or to make reservations, contact Nancy Guthrie – membership@ gmail.com or 281.333.3055. Bush to speak July 25. Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush will address the Clear Lake Area Chamber at its membership luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25 at Lakewood Yacht Club. For reservations, call the chamber, 281-488-7676. Genealogy group meets July 27. The Cuban Papers, a treasure of colonial documents generated by the Spanish government prior to the Louisiana Purchase will be the topic at the Friday, July 27 meeting of Bay Area Genealogical Society. The 6:30 p.m. meeting is in the

Chapel of University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Drive. For more information, go to www.TxBayAreaGen. org or call Kim Zrubek at 281-992-2636.

DICKINSON Young Frankenstein. Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Highway 3, will present Young Frankenstein July 13 through Aug. 5 with curtains at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and matinees at 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. For reservations, call 281-337-7469 or email www.harbourplayhouse.com

Shakespearean series. Macbeth will be presented by the Clear Creek Community Theatre July 13 through July 22 with curtains at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. matinees on Sundays. A special Thursday night performance will be held at 8 p.m. July 19. Tickets are now on sale at the online box office. Reservations may also be made by calling the box office, 281-335-5228

PASADENA Awards Luncheon July 19. The Bridge (Over Troubled Waters) People of Distinction Awards Luncheon will be held Thursday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hobby Hilton Hotel. For information, call 713-472-0753.

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Rock the Dock July 5. The Slags will kick off the Kemah Boardwalk’s Thursday night Rock the Dock Series for July with their performance Thursday, July 5, followed July 12 by Diamond Jack, the Velcro Pygmies July 19 and Escape July 26.

UHCL Open House July 7. UH-Clear Lake’s Pearland Campus, 1200 Pearland Parkway, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 7, for prospective students to learn about its academic offerings. For more information or to register, call the admissions office, 281-283-2500 or visit www.uhcl.edu/ pearland

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Legislative Lunch July 25. The League City Regional Chamber will host a Legislative Lunch featuring Congressman Randy Weber, State Sen. Larry Taylor and State Reps. Dennis Paul and Dr. Greg Bonnin from 11-1 Wednesday, July 25, at the Civic Center, 400 W. Walker.

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Christmas in July on tap. Get a jump on the holidays and avoid the rush. Shop at the “Christmas in July” Arts, Crafts and Antiques Market. at the Bay Area Community Center in Clear Lake Park, where live music and good food will

be offered along with a kid’s zone. Friday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5002 E. NASA Parkway. For more information, call 281-326-2955. Chamber luncheons July 25. Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush will address the Clear Lake Area Chamber at its membership luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25 at Lakewood Yacht Club. For reservations, call the chamber, 281-488-7676.

TEXAS CITY Musical at COM. College of the Mainland Community Theatre, 1200 Amburn Road, will present Cry-Baby:The Musical July 12-29 with performances at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, which range in price from $11 to $23, may be reserved by calling 888-258-8859, ext. 8345.

WEBSTER Quilt workshop July 13. A one-day quilt workshop will be held at Webster Presbyterian Church Friday, July 13 or Saturday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction with the display of 52 quilts from the Celebration of Strong Woman Collection on display at the church until Sept. 10. A guided tour for groups of 10 or more can be requested by calling the church office at 281-332-1251 or check out the website at www.websterpretby.org/ VisualArts A special showing of works by local women artists is on display in the church narthex through Sept. 10.