RETRACTION AND PUBLIC APOLOGY.... REGARDING John LeCour's Press Release of last week contains statements that maliciously harm my place of employment. My attorney, Carlton A. Getty, who has cited such instances and has properly notified John LeCour of his misstatements. If you have any questions, you may call 281-280-9000. Matt Crowder
Galveston County GOP chairman John LeCour has fired an opening salvo in the race for tax assessor-collector, accusing Democratic candidate Matt Crowder of scheming with a Chinese company to sell cheap, imitation caskets through his father’s funeral home. READ THE REST OF THE STORY AT http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0bc62a2608585ac1
GALVESTON — State officials have extended the deadline for local governments, coastal residents and interest groups to submit comments about the proposed beach building setback rules.
Kroger is starting a new way (easier way) to raise funds for organizations. They are now linking the organization to your Plus Card. So you won’t have to pull out the little paper card, it will automatically be calculated when you scan your Plus Card for the discounts you are already receiving.
The Band Boosters earned about $400 last year. We are hoping to raise more now that it’s a simpler program. Please take a minute to visit the website and see if it’s something you can do. Here’s the link: http://www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com/pdf/10000082027.pdf
You print out the letter and take it with you if you shop at Kroger. Give the letter and your plus card to the cashier and they will update your card. This is a ONE TIME THING!!! Then, each time you shop at Kroger a portion of the sales goes towards the Soundpower Booster Club!!!!
Chris is in the West Brook High School band and Cody is heading there next year. Below is a link to Kroger savings for the band. If you will print the letter and take it to Kroger (if you shop there) the checker can scan it and each time you shop at Kroger, West Brook band (Sound Power) will receive a portion of the sales for the booster fund. The band is going to London, England for the New Years Day Parade, Jan 2010. Both of my boys will be attending this trip. We have lots of money to raise before that date. This is will not cost you anything at all but a few extra minutes at the check out lane. Thanks.
Residential, Business, Auto, Windstorm, Flood, Golf Carts, etc.
Johnson Speaker at TAAO & ICTA Conference in Dallas
Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector Cheryl E. Johnson will present a class to fellow tax professionals at the 69th Annual TAAO and ICTA Conference and Expo in Dallas, Texas on August 26.This year’s conference, entitled the Legacy of Leadership, will connect leaders of the past with industry leaders of the future. TAAO (Texas Association of Assessing Officers) is an organization of property tax professionals whose purpose is to establish standards in the industry.ICTA (Institute of Certified Tax Administrators) is a division of TAAO whose primary objective is to set and maintain high standards of education and performance of its members.TAAO is one of only a few State organizations that provide classes and training to persons in the property tax industry. Due to her various successes communicating with Galveston County property owners, Johnson was asked to share her efforts with other tax professionals in the State.Printed materials she has developed over the last four years along with her activity throughout county communities will be included in her program entitled “Taxpayer Communications.” “If even one tax professional walks away with a new respect for the importance of sharing information with their citizens, the program will be successful,” stated Johnson.“Being the tax collector provides daily opportunities to share knowledge and information that benefits our customers.We are no longer the Roman soldiers riding into town with swords drawn ready to take gold and livestock from our villagers.It is truly possible to be both a tax collector and friend of taxpayers.I hope to teach other tax collectors how to achieve this wonderful balance.” More than 450 property tax professionals are expected at the conference.
Board of Directors Election
The District’s Board of Directors’ election will be held November 4, 2008. There are four Board positions up for election and the positions are elected at large.
Qualifications for a Board Member are as follows: You must be at least 18 years old. You must be a resident of Texas and have resided in the State for 12 continuous months, AND You must be one of the following: A property owner of the Bolivar Peninsula, or A registered voter of the Bolivar Peninsula, or A user of the facilities (receive water from the District).
Qualified individuals may place their name on the ballot to run for one of these positions. The final date to file is August 26, 2008. An application for the ballot is available at the District office at 1840 Highway 87 in Crystal Beach, and is available on the District website at www.bpsud.com.
South Park Greenies Class Reunion
September 6 the class of 69 will host a Get Together at Carolyn Dupree Gaston's home 286 Trahan Road in Lumberton. We will start gathering around 11 and if anyone would like to take Canoe/Kayak ride on Village Creek please bring life jackets, snacks , drinks and towels. Canoes/Kayaks will be provided by David Martin.We will grill meat on Grill around noon .Bring meat for grill, Dishes to go with meat, drinks, dessets etc. Also bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc. Please RSVP to either Carolyn(cgaston77@yahoo.com, 755-2377) or Miriam (MiriamDnls@aol.com, 899-1879). Directions are Head North on Hwy. 69, 96, 287. Take Hwy. 96 straight though Lumberton.Turn Right at Walgreens on to East Chance. Go to Village Creek Parkway, which is Old Silsbee Highway.Take a right. Then go to the first street and turn left(Be careful because there is a driveway that actually crosses the RR track before you get to Trahan Road)One mile pass the RR track is Carolyn's house.
All GREENIES are welcomed.
Hope to see you there. Miriam
South Park High School
CRYSTAL BEACH GREENIES...Standing is Rhonda Marshall; Miriam Cade Nichol; Jackie Gregory Frusha; and Mike Miguez. Sitting Nancy Gonzales Taylor; and Peggy Miguez Hull.
Plum Nearly ....Dianne Hotvedt changes living looks for less!! Decorate your home for holidays or special events, need to get organized, or design a new home. Give her a call to see what she has in store for you!!
MANY THANK'S TO ALL "LOCAL BUSINESS SPONSORS"!!
Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Presents
Peninsula Market Days Labor Day Weekend Gregory Park at Crystal Beach Saturday, Aug. 30th 10 AM - 3 PM
Food & Drinks Free Admission Parking $2.00
Vendors Wanted!!! Call 409-684-5940 Booth Spaces start at $35.00 No Utilities Provided
A seagull in Marinette , WI has developed the habit of stealing Doritos from a neighborhood convenience store. The seagull waits until the Manager isn't looking, and then walks into the store and grabs a snack-size bag of cheese Doritos. Once outside, the bag gets ripped open and shared by other birds. The seagull's' shoplifting started early this month when he first swooped into the store in Marinette , WI , and helped himself to a bag of Doritos.Since then, he's become a regular. He always takes the same type of chips. The Manager thinks it's great because people are coming to watch the feathered thief make the daily grab and run, and that's good for business, and especially since customers have begun paying for the seagull's stolen bags of Doritos because they think it's so funny. However, the Manager did say, 'This is Wisconsin , and if that seagull starts to grab a 6-pac to go along with the Doritos, I may have to put a stop to it.
Gilchrist Fire Dept. Annual Benefit Party
Saturday, Aug 30th BBQ, Dance, Auction
Attention: ARTSY and CRAFTY people. Would you like to donate some of your work to Bay Vue U.M.C. for the FALL FEST to be held on October 11, 2008. Please contact Joan Graff at e3246@netzero.com or call 832-368-6490
Bolivar Peninsula Community Outreach is dedicated to serving our community through a volunteer organization. The organization is run by a seven member board of directors. Membership is free all you have to do is select a project and volunteer. The August 30th Food Drive for the Boliver Peninsula Community Outreach IS DIFFENTLY ON. It will be at "The Big Store" and Keith is moving things around so we will be inside. Let me know what shift you would like to be on. Need "hawkers" and "haulers" to bring the gifts to the Food Pantry. Join in the fun, volunteer and help our great community. You can email us at(Bolivaroutreach@yahoo.com).
4TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER BASH
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
8/22 – 8/31
SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT
FRIDAYCALCUTTA FOR GOLF TOURNAMENT – 7:00PM
8/22LINDA KAYE & KOOL KATZ – 8:00PM -MIDNIGHT
SATURDAYGOLF TOURNAMENT AT RANCHO CARRIBE – 8:00AM
8/23KEY WEST -8:00PM -MIDNIGHT
FRIDAYCALCUTTA FOR BBQ COOK OFF – 7:00PM
8/29KEY WEST -8:00PM -MIDNIGHT
SATURDAYKIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT – 9:00AM
8/30BBQ COOK OFF
THE KAISER BROTHERS – 7:00PM-11PM
SUNDAYDJ HUFF
GOLF TOURNAMENT: 1st PLACE- $600 2nd PLACE- $400 3rd PLACE- $200 BUDWEISER GIVEAWAYS, PRIZES, ETC. WIN A GOLF CART!
KIDS FREE FISHING TOURNAMENT- BRING YOUR POLE- BAIT, & DRINKS PROVIDED. 9:00AM – 10:00AMREGISTER BY 8:30AM
1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE PRIZES
CHILDREN OF ALL AGES WELCOME. CHILDREN UNDER 12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT.
BBQ COOK OFF ALL DAY SATURDAY AUG 30TH
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE BOLIVARPENINSULA COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.
TO ENTER OR FOR MORE INFO CONTACT 409-684-9594.
LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT!
TIKI BEACH BAR & GRILL - 1369 HWY 87 –
CRYSTAL BEACH
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FIFTY / SIXTY SOMETHING CLUB
Is your stress level high now that school is starting back? Trying to buy school clothes in 100 degree weather doesn't help much. Doesn't it make you very stressful? Do something special for your family and get a stress relief massage. Re-learn your responses to life's challenges.
Therapeutic massage is a remarkable tool for helping you cope with stress. A deep relaxing massage can give you a welcome break and help you feel better both physically and mentally. Over time, you can use massage to help you develop healthy and productive responses to the stressful challenges in your daily life.
In addition, when you are over taxed and running on empty, massage can help recharge and restore the energy and creativity you need to successfully meet your challenges. Massage isn't just for the rich people as many of us think. Wow! Isn't that nice to know?
Massage also renews your energy reserves, releases muscle tension, increasing your circulation, improves sleep, and finally, massage gives you a measure of control. Just knowing there is something you can do to take care of yourself when you need it. You feel less at the mercy of external events.
All you golfers, massage is great for pre and post games to help your muscles return to their normal function in a more timely manner. By making massage a regular part of your life, you can experience the ongoing, cumulative effects of reduced muscle tension, increased vitality, and improved ability to achieve a calm state of mind.
Now that you know what a massage can do for you, isn't it time that you pick up the telephone and make an appointment for you or someone you care about.
Until Next time, keep cool and any questions or comments, can be directed to Touch of Fitness 409-684-4700 or marsha@touchoffitness.com. Marsha
Touch of Fitness has office space FOR RENT. For more information call Marsha at 409-684-4700.
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Boudreaux was sitting in the City Bar in Maurice, La. one Saturday night, and had several beers under his belt. After awhile, he looks at the guy sitting next to him, and asks him, "Hey, you wanna hear a good Aggie joke, you?
The big guy replies, "Let me tell you something. I'm an oilfield roughneck, I weigh 270 pounds, and I don't like Cajuns. "My buddy here is a pro football player, weighs 300 pounds, and he doesn't like Cajuns either. "His friend on his other side, is a professional wrestler, weighs 320 pounds, always has a chip on his shoulder, and he likes Cajuns even less than we do. And we are all Aggies. Now - Do you really want to tell us an Aggie joke?"
Boudreaux, all 150 pounds of Cajun attitude, says, "Well, I guess not. After all, I don't wanna have to explain it tree times!"
