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NASA introduces new astronaut class

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Teeth in a day

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The first woman to lead UHCL

Dental Health UHCL’s New President Ira Blake

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Lets look up this July / Webster Presbyterian 22

Mayor Sylvester Turner visits BAHEP

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

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Astronaut Patrick Forrester

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Lift Plastic Surgery and Up Pediatric Plastic Surgery

New Chief of Astronaut Office Lift Thinks Pink

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New CCISD trustees sworn in 31

Chancellor Renu Khator hosts dinner in his honor

UHCL President William Staples Retires

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Jill Reason becomes director

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CCISD’s Amy Killgore

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Armand Bayou Nature Center’s celebration

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Unique Accommodations, unforgettable events

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Preamble Lounge and Craft House

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On the Boardwalk Fantasea

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Fundraiser at Cabo benefits The Sunshine Kids

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1980s dance studio now open in Webster

BAHBT Names Executive Director 2017 Athena Award Party for the Planet SallyBrooke Event Venue Bay Area Houston Magazine Cover Party Miss Kemah Pageant Crawfish for Kids Studio 80

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NASA selects largest class since 2000

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ON THE COVER Lift Plastic Surgery’s Dr. Jackie Wegge, Dr. Shitel Patel and practice manager Michelle Nolen.

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Frank Law

Movers & Shakers

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They’re leading the way for 2017-18

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The new family trucksters

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LYC gears up for Texas Youth Race Week

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Fresh crab: some of the best seafood around

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Bay Area Houston calendar of events

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NASA introduces new astronaut class

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fter receiving a record-breaking number of applications to join an exciting future of space exploration, NASA has selected its largest astronaut class since 2000.

Rising to the top of more than 18,300 applicants, NASA chose 12 women and men as the agency’s new astronaut candidates.

Vice President Mike Pence joined NASA leaders as they introduced the members of the 2017 astronaut class during an event at Johnson Space Center. While at JSC, the vice president toured the mission control center, and the historic mission control center, which was used during early NASA spaceflights, including the first moon landing mission, Apollo 11.

He also was presented with a model of the International Space Station, a space jacket and a framed U.S. flag that was flown to and from the orbiting laboratory this winter.

And, before leaving, JSC officials presented him with a birthday cake to help him celebrate his 58th birthday.

Also joining in the welcome were Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Brian Babin.

“These women and men deserve our enthusiastic congratulations,” said former astronaut and Johnson Space Center Director Ellen Ochoa.

“Children all across the United States right now dream of being in their shoes someday. We here at NASA are excited to welcome them to the team and look forward to working with them to inspire the next generation of explorers.”

The 2017 astronaut candidates are: Kayla Barron, 29, Lt., U.S. Navy, is originally from Richland, Wash. She graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering. A Gates Cambridge Scholar, Barron earned a master’s degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Cambridge. As a submarine warfare officer, Barron was a member of the first class of women commissioned into the submarine community. She’ll come to NASA from the U.S. Naval Academy, where she has been serving as the flag aide to the superintendent.

Zena Cardman, 29, calls Williamsburg, Va., home. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in Marine Sciences at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Cardman is currently a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow working on her doctorate at Pennsylvania State University. Her field experience includes multiple Antarctic expeditions, and NASA analog missions in British Columbia, Idaho and Hawaii.

Raja Chari, 39, Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force, hails from Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with bachelor’s degrees in astronautical engineering and engineering science. He continued on to earn a master’s degree in aeronautics and astronautics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. Chari has been serving as the commander of the 461st Flight Test Squadron and the director of the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

aerospace engineering. He has served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves for 18 years. For the last five years, Hines has served as a NASA research pilot at JSC. Warren “Woody” Hoburg, 31, is originally from Pittsburgh, Pa. He earned a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics and astronautics from MIT and earned a doctorate in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California, Berkley. He is a private pilot and has extensive experience with wilderness search and rescue efforts. Hoburg will come to NASA from MIT, where he currently is leading a research group as an assistant professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Dr. Jonny Kim, 33, Lt., U.S. Navy, was born and raised in Los Angeles. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, then trained and operated as a Navy SEAL, completing more than 100 combat operations and earning a Silver Star and Bronze Star with Combat V. Afterward, he went on to complete a degree in mathematics at the University of San Diego and a Doctorate of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Kim is a resident physician in emergency medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Matthew Dominick, 35, Lt. Cmdr., U.S. Navy, was born and raised in Wheat Ridge, Colo. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of San Diego and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. He also graduated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.

Robb Kulin, 33, hails from Anchorage, Alaska. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Denver and a master’s degree in materials science and a doctorate in engineering at the University of California, San Diego. He has previous experience as an ice driller in Antarctica and as a commercial fisherman in Chignik, Alaska. Since 2011, Kulin has worked for SpaceX in Hawthorne, Calif., where he leads the Launch Chief Engineering group.

Bob Hines, 42, considers Harrisburg, Penn., his hometown.

He graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering. From there, he went on to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, and then the University of Alabama, where he earned a master’s degree in

Jasmin Moghbeli, 33, Maj., U.S. Marine Corps, considers Baldwin, N.Y., her hometown. She earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering with information technology at MIT, followed by a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. She also

is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. Moghbeli currently tests H-1 helicopters and serves as the quality assurance and avionics officer for Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 in Yuma, Ariz.

Loral O’Hara, 34, calls Sugar Land, Texas, home. She earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in aeronautics and astronautics from Purdue University. As a student, she participated in NASA’s KC-135 Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program, the NASA Academy at the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and the internship program at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. O’Hara is currently a research engineer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, Mass.

Dr. Francisco “Frank” Rubio, 41, Maj., U.S. Army, is originally from Miami. He earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a Doctorate of Medicine from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Rubio has accumulated more than 1,100 hours of flight time in helicopters, including 600 hours of combat and imminent danger time.

He’s currently serving as a surgeon for the 3rd Battalion of the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group at Fort Carson, Colo.

Jessica Watkins, 29, hails from Lafayette, Colo. She graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in geological and environmental sciences, and earned a Doctorate in Geology at the UCLA. Watkins has worked at NASA’s Ames Research Center and Jet Propulsion Laboratory and currently is a postdoctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology, where she collaborates on the Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity.

With the addition of these 12 members of the 2017 astronaut candidate class, NASA now has selected 350 astronauts since the original Mercury 7 in 1959.

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DENTAL HEALTH

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 pricy treatment. Scientific literature predicted tilted positioned dental implants will eventually fail. Failure of even one single implant out of four, 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.

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Slowly but surely ALL-ON-4 gained clinical history. Now, 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 envelope of what is possible in 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.

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

‘Teeth in a Day’

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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 when 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. Per-Ingvar Branemark in the 1950s ultimately led to development of the technique known as ALL-On-4. In 1998 Dr. Paulo Malo successfully treated the first patient with a technique he later called the 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 ALLON-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

was also questioned since the dental implants in this technique are a barrier under the prosthesis and hard to clean. The annual maintenance trips to dentist can also be significantly more (300 to 400 percent) 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.

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 281-332-4700 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: Frank L. Law

Occupation: Executive Bank Office President and Bank Director Hometown: Waco, Texas Current home: Clear Lake Family: Wife, Judy, married 47 years; sons: Erik, Steven and Justin and two grandchildren My favorite writer is: Clive Erik Cussler

Someone I’d like to meet: Morgan Freeman

My favorite meal is: Medium rare steak and lobster

If I could switch places with someone for just one day, I’d choose: Donald Trump or POTUS

As a youngster, I wanted to grow up to be: A fireman

My favorite performers are: Bryan Adams, and Maroon Five with Adam Levine I like to spend my leisure time: Fishing in Costa Rica

You’ll never catch me: Golfing The thing that bugs me the most is: Silly governmental regulations My favorite movie is: Pretty Woman

If I could travel any place, I’d go to: Himalayas

Few people know: I’m fascinated by ancient Egyptian history

C O M M U NI T Y S P O T L I G H T

CLEAR LAKE AREA CHAMBER St. John Hospital Renovation Houston Methodist St. John Hospital hosted an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for their newly renovated Emergency Room on June 9.

U.S. OPEN Brooks Koepka leaves Wisconsin as the 2017 U.S. Open champion, pictured with caddy Ricky Elliot and swing coach Claude Harmon III. Claude is the son of Lillie Harmon and a graduate of Clear Creek High School.

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Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hager, third from left, stops for a photo with Clear Lake Area Chamber officials after addressing the chamber’s monthly luncheon at Lakewood Yacht Club. With him are, from left, Charlie Felts, owner of Opus Restaurants; Chamber President Cindy Harreld DeWease; Chamber Chairman Carl Joiner, Hope Village President Sharon Proulx and Jamieson Mackey, vice president of Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union.

BIRTHDAYS Blake Rogers, a recent CCISD graduate, celebrated his 18th birthday at the Marais Restaurant in Dickinson.

Rene Daigle celebrated her birthday at Lakewood Yacht Club.

UH System selects Dr. Ira Blake as sole finalist for UHCL president

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ra Kincade Blake has been named the sole finalist to become the fifth president and first woman to lead the University of HoustonClear Lake. Blake is currently serving as senior vice president and provost for academic affairs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.

“Ira Blake is an inspiring leader and accomplished educator, so we are fortunate to have an administrator of her caliber to lead the University of Houston-Clear Lake,” said University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator.

“UHCL is a university on the rise and Dr. Blake has the necessary vision to build on our success.”

A thorough and exhaustive national search was conducted to fill the UHCL presidency, chaired

by Richard Walker, UH System vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment services. “I am humbled to be selected as the next president of the

University of Houston-Clear Lake. I look forward to working with the UHCL community to continue progress in its public mission,” said Blake, who is scheduled to take office Aug. 1.

Blake has served as senior vice president and provost at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania since 2009 focusing on the university’s academic mission. Previously, she was an associate vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at Dixon University Center as well as an interim dean of the college of education at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania.

She holds a Ph.D. and master’s degree in developmental psychology from Columbia University and secondary master’s degree in educational psychology from San Francisco State University.

Speaking to students and faculty at an open forum on campus in April, Blake cited UHCL’s standard of excellence in graduate programs and real world, hands-on instruction by faculty as factors for her interest in the position. In addition, she expressed a belief in shared governance where administrators and professors work together to better connect with students. Engaging with more alumni to create networks for students to get new opportunities would be the biggest challenge, she said, while acknowledging that building the university’s brand would also be very important.

These ladies do much more than just meeting to sip wine

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omen Who Wine.

Sounds like a partying group, doesn’t it? But actually, it’s much more than that. For openers, it’s a non-profit organization.

Founded in 2005, members of Women Who Wine of Texas believe when positive thinking women come together, they can have a changing impact on their community. One of the goals of the founding members was to aid those in need in the local area.

Annually, the Women Who Wine adopt a family during the holiday season to provide the children with a visit from Santa. In addition, at Women Who Wine gather at Lakewood Yacht Club to make plans for their next project. They are, from left, front row, Robyn Weigelt, Mary Ellen the beginning of the school year Arledge and Anna DeWald; middle row, Julie Osburn, Johnette Norman, they provide school supplies for Bonnie Lem, Anita Fogtman, Shelley Rogers and Era Lee Caldwell; and back numerous children in the Clear row, Helen Seitz, Marcy Fryday and Julie Johnson.

Creek School District.

Since its inception in 2005, the organization has raised and donated thousands of And, yes, they enjoy trying out different wines dollars. In addition, when asked, they create wine when they meet. baskets throughout the year for silent auctions that Besides Mary Ellen, other members are Marcy benefit local non-profit fund raisers.

Fryday, Era Lee Caldwell, Bonnie Lem, Shelley “They believe it is about finding a passionate Rogers, Julie Osburn, Johnette Norman, Robyn purpose and making contributions of time and Weigelt, Anna DeWald, Julie Johnson, Anita funds. These women are committed to combining Fogtman and Helen Seitz. their efforts and dedication to make a positive difference,” Mary Ellen Arledge said.

Busy days on tap for Lunar Rendezvous The community is being invited to join the Lunar Rendezvous volunteers at the events celebrating the 2017 Festival.

Swingin’ on a Star – A Look back at the Start of Manned Space Flight celebrates the rich history of NASA and the Clear Lake Bay Area. Visit the Lunar Rendezvous Festival website www.lunarrendezvous.org for additional information and to purchase tickets.

Peace, Love, Lunar Splashdown Party July 1, 7:30 p.m.

Mercedes Benz of Clear Lake The festival is launching its July events with an evening of dining and dancing that is sure to bring back memories of Clear Lake in the Sixties when similar parties were held to celebrate the completion of a space mission.

Space Race Fun Run July 15, 7:15 a.m.

Space Center Houston Here’s a chance “to get off the couch” and get some exercise by joining the hundreds of runners in 3K and 5K races. Plus a 1K run for kids 10 and under. On your mark . . . .

Glory In The Heavens Sunset Service Sunday, July 23, 6 p.m.

Clear Creek Community Church This beautiful, thoughtful evening is the beginning of “Lunar Week,” which culminates with the Coronation Ball.

The service provides all the 2017 Lunar Rendezvous Festival participants an opportunity to come together and reflect on the ideals and purpose of the Festival.

“Fly Me to the Moon” Fashion Show Tuesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.

San Luis Convention Center The Lunar Rendezvous Festival Fashion Show is one of the most highly attended and popular events of the Festival. A showcase of fashion and glamour produced by Lenny Matuszewski. Guests are treated to fashions from Bay Area boutiques, a sumptuous lunch, and NEW this year -- Pop-up boutiques! This is one event you do not want to miss.

“Mad About The Moon” Coronation Ball Saturday, July 29, 5 p.m.

San Luis Convention Center The crowning event of the Festival with a vintage Mad Men theme. The 2017 festival court is presented and a new Royal Court is announced. This formal black-tie event beautifully depicts the history, tradition and honor of the Lunar Rendezvous Festival.

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Photos by Mary Alys Cherry

Award winners Jill Williams Lammers, left, and Gail Ashby are honored at the Assistance League luncheon at Bay Oaks Country Club.

Assistance League President Ann-Marie Doolin, from left, joins President-Elect Sarah Foulds, Vice Presidents Jill Smitherman and Ellen Lancaster, Treasurer Barbara Weitenhagen and Vice President Katy Bastedo for their annual installation luncheon at Bay Oaks Country Club.

Elected Assistance League chairmen for the coming year, from left, Strategic Planning, Marie Keener; Assisteens Coordinator Karen Douglass; Marketing, Lisa Holbrook; and Education, Mavis Irvan stop for a photo at the May luncheon.

T h e y ’ r e l e a d i n g t h e w ay f o r 2 0 1 7 - 1 8 ASSISTANCE LEAGUE outgoing President Dee Cover passed the gavel to incoming President Ann-Marie Doolin as she was installed, along with President-elect Sarah Foulds at the philanthropic organization’s annual meeting and installation luncheon at Bay Oaks Country Club.

Others who’ll serve with them are Vice Presidents Katy Bastedo, Cathy Miller-Thornton, Jill Smitherman and Ellen Lancaster; Secretary Cathy Wolfe, Treasurer Barbara Weitenhagen, plus Assisteens Coordinator Karen Douglas, Education Chairman Mavis Irvan, Marketing Chairman Lisa Holbrook and Strategic Planning Chairman Marie Keener with Ann Hammond as parliamentarian.

Gail Ashby is the recipient of this year’s Sue Brady Award -- an honor presented for leadership and

In later updating the membership on ALBA’s accomplishments, Dee noted that the annual Ball of the Wild gala in April netted more than $91,000 to help with their philanthropic activities.

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exceptional service to Assistance League goals while Jill Williams was given the Sue Holstein Award -- an honor presented to any member who has continued to support Assistance League over the years and is a positive voice in organization -- a body of work award.Brooks Cima, Beverly Braden and Gail Ashby are this year’s recipients of the A.B.C.D. Award, given to members who go above and beyond the call of duty -- members who do not know the meaning of the word hours.

Symphony League Vice Presidents Ann Morgan, Patience Myers, Jim Moore, Glenda Toole and Carol Wilson, from left, share a light moment at the May installation luncheon at Lakewood Yacht Club as they begin preparing for the coming year.

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Symphony League taps Martha McWilliams HOUSTON SYMPHONY League Bay Area members have chosen Martha McWilliams to lead their organization in the coming year.

She was installed, along with the other officers, at the league’s annual May installation luncheon in the Lakewood Yacht Club ballroom.

Nina McGlashan, a former vice president, was installed as the League’s president-elect and six vice presidents – Glenda Toole, finance; Jim Moore, education;

Ann Morgan, membership; Carol Wilson, programs; Patience Myers, development; and Graciela Kavulla, communications were elected to assist in planning activities.

Other elected officers include Recording Secretary Jane Lackow, Corresponding Secretary Alice Steele and Nominations Chairman Carole Murphy.

Afterwards, the crowd was entertained by a group of jazz musicians -- Glenn Taylor, piano; Michael Gorman, bass and Keith Credo, tenor sax and clarinet – who presented a selection of jazz standards, including “All of Me,” “Take the ‘A’ Train,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” and New Orleans favorites like “When the Saints Go Marching In” and “Basin Street Blues.”

Houston Symphony League Bay Area officers, from left, Corresponding Secretary Alice Steele, President Martha McWilliams, Recording Secretary Jane Lackow and President-elect Nina McGlashan prepare to take the oath of office at the League’s May installation luncheon.

A number of past Panhellenic presidents were in the crowd at the May luncheon including, from left, front row, Judie Ferguson, Dana Brown, Ruth Beecher, Diane Overman, Pat McAllister, Peggy Clause; back row, Kay Lee Benoit, Jill Reason, Jennie Hampton, Ondi Lyon, Laurie Vaughn, Barbara Dickey, Hazel Harron and Kim Barker.

C.L. Panhellenic installs new officers CLEAR LAKE AREA Panhellenic’s new president for the coming year is Michelle Richardson, who was installed at the sorority alumnae organization’s May luncheon.

Others who’ll serve with her are First Vice President D’Lisa Johnston, Second Vice President Kathryn Vernau, Third Vice President Greta Mee, Treasurer Lisa O’Brien, Corporation Kay Lee Benoit with Past President Jill Reason taking the job of parliamentarian.

Besides the installation of officers, another highlight was the presentation of college scholarships to several lucky young ladies -- Micaela Torres, La Porte High

Bay Area Museum Guild officers and committee chairmen for 2017 are Directory Chairman Sandi Albritton, Parliamentarian Sally Jordan, First Vice President Jan Larsen, Co-President Carole Murphy, Corresponding Secretary Louise Russell, Hospitality Chairman Nancy Sanders, Treasurer Diana Dornak and Recording Secretary Gayle Nelson.

Scholarship winners Micaela Torres of La Porte High School; Nazneen Ibtehaj, Clear Springs High; Avery Wood, Clear Creek High; and Lily Cao and Juliana Bozeman of Springs High can’t stop smiling after being awarded the 2017 Panhellenic Scholarships at the Panhellenic luncheon.

School; Nazneen Ibtehaj, Clear Springs High School; Avery Wood, Clear Creek High School; Lily Cao and Juliana Bozeman, Clear Springs High School.

Many marveled at the large number of past presidents in the

Panhellenic President Michelle Richardson, second from left, goes over plans for the coming year with, from left, Past President/Parliamentarian Jill Reason, Second Vice President Kathryn Vernau and First Vice President D’Lisa Johnston at their May installation luncheon.

crowd besides Jill – Judie Ferguson, Dana Brown, Ruth Beecher, Diane Overman, Kay Lee Benoit, Jennie Hampton, Ondi Lyon, Laurie Vaughn, Kim Barker, Pat McAllister, Peggy Clause and Barbara Dickey.

Clear Lake Area Panhellenic officers for the coming year include, from left, President Michelle Richardson, Corporation Kay Lee Benoit, Third Vice President Greta Mee and Treasurer Lisa O’Brien. They were installed at Panhellenic’s annual May installation luncheon.

Museum Guild gets new co-presidents BAY AREA MUSEUM Guild has not one but two presidents for the 2017-18 season – Co-Presidents Ava Galt and Carole Murphy.

Others elected to help lead the organization are First Vice President Jan Larsen, Second Vice President Brandie Corrao, Corresponding Secretary Louise Russell, Recording Secretary Gayle Nelson, Treasurer Diana Dornak and Parliamentarian Sally Jordan.

Among others playing major roles will be Directory Chairman Sandi Albritton and Hospitality Chairman Terri Monette with Mary Ann Baxter and Charles Smitherman serving as directors of the museum.

Early arrivals Cindy Kuenneke, Louise Russell and Justine Powell, from left, visit as they await the arrival of many other Bay Area Museum Guild members at the Sunset Grill at Waterford Harbour in League City.

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The New Family Trucksters

By Don Armstrong

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is today’s SUV but there are dozens to choose from. So, where do you start? This month we look at a couple that may hit your sweet spot, just in time for summer vacation.

Acura RDX Honda’s luxury brand is known for quality and the Acura RDX is no exception. The 2017 model offers a nononsense approach to luxury with its relatively conservative exterior design and straight-forward interior layout.

One of our biggest pet peeves is too many trim levels or option packages but that is not the case with the RDX. Choose from three -- AcuraWatch Plus, Technology and Advance.

Front wheel drive is standard, allwheel drive is an option.

The only engine, a 3.5-liter V-6 with 279-horspower, is a perfect match to this vehicle. A smooth shifting six-speed automatic transmission helps return a reasonable 23-MPG combined fuel mileage rating.

If there is one gripe, it’s the infotainment system’s dash-mounted control knob and the split-screen display; you may like it, we think there are easier systems in the marketplace.

The RDX starts at $36,645. A nicely optioned AWD version with the Advance Package hits $43,520 but we think it hits the sweet spot for families looking for a nice caviar with their champagne.

Compare to the Lexus NX, Infiniti QX50 and the Mercedes GLC.

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Mazda CX-5 The first-generation Mazda CX-5 was a winner, not only in sales but value, looks, reliability, and the list goes on. Fast forward to the all-new 2017 model and we think you’ll be even more impressed, as we were.

Updated exterior design includes a more aggressive front fascia that integrates the grille, headlights and front splitter. Well done. Sculpted, rocker panels give the lower door panels a beefy look and the rear sun shade salutes a mini spoiler.

The CX-5’s normally aspirated 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine delivers

an adequate 187-horses to the drive wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. The EPA says you can expect to get a combined mileage rating of 26.

The dash just makes good sense and the materials are top notch, including the leather seating. Secondrow seating allows adequate legroom for adults and now folds flat to help those large items load easier from the rear. We found the infotainment system confusing to navigate.

Starting at $24,045, Mazda CX-5 competitors, Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape, will have a hard time going toe-to-toe.

Lunar Moonshot Communion at Webster Presbyterian Church

A Let’s look up this July

By Pastor Brad Heintz

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ave you ever been in a completely challenging situation?

A situation, which threatens to steel your joy, rob you of your energy or affect your hope and resolve? Whether you are in a real or proverbial battle, the battle is real, the circumstances are challenging and the loss of hope is possible.

Our country was founded in the midst of challenging circumstances. On July 4th, we celebrate the Declaration of Independence. It is probably the only American holiday where people are encouraged to “look up!” Why is that? Because it is the holiday when we set off fireworks and look up at the great show in the sky.

As I think about this, the words of our National Anthem, sing in my head. … And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there…

Francis Scott Key penned those words in the midst of conflict. It was the War of 1812. He had just negotiated a release of prisoners

on the enemy’s ship. But the British wouldn’t let them leave until they were done with their attack on Baltimore. So, through the night, he kept looking up to see if the American Flag was flying over the fort.

What it teaches me is that we all need to celebrate our freedom by looking up. No matter what our circumstances, whether we are defending someone’s freedoms or just trying to overcome adversity, there is hope when we look up.

As a Christian American, no matter what my circumstances, I am free to look up to a God who loves me, protects me and delivers me. It is no coincidence that some of my favorite words of Jesus are, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 6:33) This July let us all look up in our freedom as Americans, see a higher calling, remember our victories and experience hope.

Pastor Brad Heintz is the founding pastor of Living Word Church in Seabrook, a vibrant familystyle non-denominational gathering of believers who take a pure, simple and real approach to faith and life. www.LWCBA.org

s part of the 48th Anniversary observance of the Lunar Landing, Webster Presbyterian Church will present its fifth fine arts exhibit, “The Heavens are Telling the Glory of God,” from July 16 to Sept. 24.

The Heavens are Telling exhibit at Webster Presbyterian Church will be 60 quilts from the international Fly Me To the Moon art quilt collection.

Most of these quilts are promised to the Smithsonian for use in the new Apollo Gallery for the 50th Lunar Landing Anniversary. One quilt “Lunar Communion” by Michelle Flamer, features the Lunar Chalice that the church provided to Buzz Aldrin from Webster Presbyterian and the Bible verse which he read as he took Communion on the moon. www.flymetothemoon.gallery/ project/flamermichelle/

Significant event Where were you on July 17, 1969?

If you were alive, you were probably watching the launch of Apollo 11, taking Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin on their historic voyage to land on the surface of the moon. On July 20, about 539 million people watched the television broadcast as Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon.

This event is significant in the history of our country and the Clear Lake area, and is especially significant to Webster Presbyterian Church. In that silent moment before “man’s one small step,” while everyone on Earth anticipated what was about to happen, Buzz Aldrin, an Elder at Webster Presbyterin, read John 15:5 from the Bible and partook of the sacrament of Communion.

First liquid poured The very first liquid ever poured on the moon, and the first food eaten there, were communion elements.

Aldrin writes in his book, No Dream Too High that “at the time I could think of no better way to acknowledge the enormous achievement of Apollo 11 than by giving thanks to God.” Each summer on the Sunday closest to July 20, the church celebrates that event to honor God. This year, the celebration will be on July 16 at the 11:15 a.m. service. The Faith Choir and orchestra will also allow singers from other churches to participate. Lunar Communion Sunday is a celebration that truly is integral to Webster Presbyterian Church.

Art Talk July 21 Fiber artist and curator of the Fly Me to the Moon art quilt collection, Susanne Jones from Potomac Falls, Va., will lead a discussion on the subjects and craftsmanship of the art quilts Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m. Judy Alton and Pat Brackett, members and church historians of WPC, will explain the personal connections between many of the pieces and the narrative of the church.

The doors will open at 6 p.m. for wine and hors d’oeuvres accompanied by ensemble music performed by members of the Galveston Community Band. Attendees are encouraged to come early and enjoy the offerings while viewing the art quilts prior to the Talk.

The public is invited to attend at 201 W. NASA Parkway, 1 block west of Highway 3. Public viewings are also scheduled for Wednesday, July 26 and Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m-1 p.m. or call the church office, 281-332-1251 to schedule groups.

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Seabrook plans special election Seabrook will hold a special election Saturday, July 29 to fill a vacancy of an unexpired City Council term of more than 12 months. Council set the date for the election on May 16.

Early voting will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12, 13, 19, 20, 24 and 24; from 8 to 5 on July 14 and 21; and 7:30 to 7:30 July 17 and 18.

Voters much be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to July 29 to be eligible to cast a ballot.

Candidates will be announced after the drawing for ballet placement is held.

Summer Series planned at UHCL UHCL’s Friday Morning Continuing Education will be holding a Mini-Summer Series with a revolutionary theme in July. Classes are open to all adults and will be held at the Bayou Building Patio Café on Friday mornings, July 7th, 14th, and 21st. The first class runs from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The second class begins at 11 a.m. and finishes at 12:30 p.m.

Topics for the “Revolutionary Summer” will include the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and Intellectual Revolutions in Literature. Other topics that will be explored are genealogy, Paris trip planning, and Mexican Art and Augmented Reality.

Registration for the mini-session is $12. Classes are $18 each. For more information and to register, go to www.uhcl.edu/academics/extended/ friday-morning-ce/index.aspx or contact Christine Paul at paul@uhcl. edu

Kelly Halbach art featured Kelly Halbach is the featured artist at the new “From The HeART Gallery “ at the Galveston Art Walk, Saturday, July 15, 6 to 9 p.m. and will also have a Paint Party “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” at the Gallery on Thursday, Aug. 10, painting “Shells and Coral.”

On July 20 she will discuss her paintings at the Bay Area Welcome Neighbor’s Club at Bay Oaks Country Club and Monica Hughes, executive director of the Butler Longhorn Museum in League City, will discuss the history of the museum.

The artist’s work is displayed at the Butler Longhorn Museum, and there will be a special showing of her paintings at the museum on Friday, July 28, from 4 to 8 p.m.

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Winners of 2017 KO Sailing Musto Shoe Regatta

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akewood Yacht Club (LYC) along with Bay Access Foundation hosted the annual KO Sailing MUSTO Shoe Regatta May 20-21.

This annual regatta provides a great race opportunity for any one-design, handicap or cruising sailboats. Three courses were available to accommodate the onedesign, PHRF and distance classes.

“We had some very competitive racing from both local and out-oftown sailors,” said Regatta Chair David Comeaux.

Overall winners are listed below.

Full race results can be found on the LYC website at lakewoodyachtclub. com.

Line C Distance Class: Cruising Classic Canvas, NonSpin • 1st Place: Bad Girl, Nicole Laster, GBCA • Cruising Poleless Spinnaker Distance • 1st Place: Banjo Girl, Jay Zittrer, LYC • 2nd Place: Renovation, Warren Miller, HYC • 3rd Place: Hobgoblin, Marty Pedowicz, LYC PHRF Non-Spin (Distance) • 1st Place: Good News, Ashley Walker, LYC • 2nd Place: Flyer, Gary Peterson, GBCA

The Shoe Regatta Perpetual Trophy, which is given to the winner of the most competitive class of spinnaker classes sailing

windward/leeward courses with at least five entrants, was awarded to Sketchy, Danny Pletsch of Larchmont Yacht Club.

First hosted by LYC and organized by Bay Access in 1982, this regatta is open to the public and is raced on Galveston Bay. This year’s first place winners in each class were presented with a pair of primo MUSTO sailing shoes designed specifically for racing enthusiasts.

After the first day of racing, LYC hosted a party at the Club where racers, volunteers and guests enjoyed a Texas Southern-style dinner and premium spirits while the LC Roots Band provided live entertainment. Lakewood also hosted an Awards Presentation on Sunday afternoon.

“LYC member volunteers and staff work diligently to provide an enjoyable event for racers, spectators and guests each year,” added Comeaux. “And, we absolutely could not do this without our generous sponsors.”

Our 2017 sponsors include Musto Ocean Engineered, KO Sailing, nue Vodka, the City of Seabrook, Bay Access, Little Yacht Sales, OJ’s Marine, True North Marine, Blackburn Marine, Davis Marine Electronics and Upstream Brokers.

For information about getting involved in next year’s Shoe Regatta, contact race@ lakewoodyachtclub.com.

www.ussailing.org.

Each year, Texas Youth Race Week is a collaborative event between Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, Houston Yacht Club, and Lakewood Yacht Club.

Registration is July 11th. A sports nutritionist will educate the competitors over breakfast July 12th followed by starting clinics for

all fleets. That evening, LYC will host a kickoff dinner that includes guest speaker US Sailing Senior Olympic Coach Luther Carpenter.

Parents of the competing youth sailors won’t be left out as they will enjoy an opportunity to socialize, as well. The four days of races for the various fleets will be held on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay July 13-16.

Visit www.texasyouthraceweek. com to register or to review other race-related information.

Texas Youth Race Week began in 1991 from the Galveston Bay TriClub Regatta, but it traces its origins back to the first invitational Ragnot Regatta of 1961.

Line B PHRF Spin Windward/Leeward • 1st Place: Second Star, J.D. Hill, LYC/GBCA • 2nd Place: Déjà Vu, Jeff Kitterman, GBCA J/109 • 1st Place: Hamburg, Al Goethe, LYC • 2nd Place: Leading Edge, Tom Sutton, LYC J/105 • 1st Place: Déjà vu, Bill Zartler, LYC • 2nd Place: Mojo, Steve Rhyne, LYC • 3rd Place: Ne Ne, OJ Young, LYC • 4th Place: Radiance, Bill Lakenmacher, LYC Line A J/22 • 1st Place: Sketchy, Danny Pletsch, Larchmont Yacht Club • 2nd Place: Chicken Dinner, David Bethancourt • 3rd Place: Vincent Ruder • 4th Place: Kevin Hayes, LYC J/70 • 1st Place: ZOUNDS HEARING, Jay Lutz, LYC • 2nd Place: NastyBaby, Rick Schaffer, FWBC • 3rd Place: Mojito, Forbes Durdin, LYC

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akewood Yacht Club is looking forward to hosting this year’s Texas Youth Race Week July 11-16, 2017.

TYRW is a Team Trials Qualifying (TTQ) event for the United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) and a US Sailing (USSA) Junior Olympic event.

The event is open to international Optimist dinghies, Lasers, i420s and Fevas. All competitors must be US Sailing members. You can sign up at

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Fresh crab: some of the best seafood around

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he Upper Texas Coast

and in particular Galveston Bay is home to two of the best seafood catches anywhere.

I am referring to the bounty of both blue crabs and stone crabs. Both are easy and economical to catch and offer superb table fare.

The Galveston Bay Complex is full of both types of crabs and that has been a big, positive change from only a few years back.

For newcomers to this area, let’s take a look at what has taken place with the stocks of both species of crabs over the years, how and where to catch them, how to handle and cook them and how to make the most out of a fun family outing.

Crabs were plentiful in just about every body of water around the Galveston Bay Complex until the mid-1980s. Up until then, fishermen considered them a nuisance as they

Galveston Bay Complex. Three of the most notable were over fishing by commercial crabbers, bycatch loss in shrimping and a virus that spread through the male crabs that rendered them sterile.

In a relatively short period of time, we went from catching all of the big blues we wanted to sparse catches of mainly smaller crabs.

Families still enjoyed crabbing and, while the kids were entertained by just dipping up the crabs, the numbers that went home for the boiling pot dropped off considerably.

Crabs never have been listed as a threatened species and up until the problems began there were no regulations on crabs.

When it became apparent that a problem existed, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department initiated rules that eventually helped bring the stocks back.

Among the rules was a 5-inch minimum on the size of blue crabs.

Only the right claw of stone crabs can be retained ,and it must be at least 2½ inches long.

Egg bearing crabs are off limits, recreational crabbers are limited to six traps and shrimpers could not drag their nets after 2 p.m. each day.

“The dip net and crab line is the most popular method.” would steal both live and dead bait off their hooks. Shrimpers also looked upon them in much the same way as they would take up space in their nets while displacing shrimp and finfish that brought more money at the markets.

As a child, crabbing was one of my family’s favorite warm weather activities, and during that time big blue crabs were about it, as stone crabs were not plentiful.

During the 1980s several events combined to drastically decrease the number of blue crabs in the

After a number of years, the results of the regulations began to show, and today our crab stocks are healthy.

For the last three years, heavy spring rains helped with the reproduction and today we are back in business as far as recreational crabbing goes.

So, now that crabbing is back, how do you take advantage of it? The two most popular ways to catch crabs are by use of a crab trap and, for the most fun, using crab lines with a chicken neck or fish carcass on it and a dip net.

For families, the dip net and crab line is the most popular method and is enjoyed most by the kids. Almost anywhere there is salt or brackish water, crabs will be present. Blue crabs are more widespread while stone crabs are most likely going to be found around structures offering shelter from predators. Rocky areas such as the groins and jetties all along the coast and around clusters of pilings near docks are preferred locations for stone crabs.

Both crabs are found in shallow waters and are aggressive feeders.

Once you catch your crabs, keep them moist and out of the direct sunlight; however, do not place them in buckets of water. The summer heat quickly eliminates the dissolved oxygen in containers, and when it goes, so do the crabs.

Crabs have mean pinchers or claws and can easily cause severe pain when a hand or foot is in their grasp. Use crab tongs or heavy gloves when handling them.

Cook the crabs live or just following removal of the shell (for blue crabs). For stone crab claws and for blue crabs after the shell is removed, keep them on ice until cooking.

Cook in boiling water with spices such as bay leaves, red pepper and crab boil added for about 10 minutes and then let the crabs sit in the hot water another five minutes. Place the crabs on ice and allow to chill.

Wow! A crab feast! What a great way to end a fun family outing!

NEW ORLEANS CRAB CAKE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS Beat egg in large bowl. Add Crab Cake Mix and mayonnaise; mix until well blended. Add crabmeat; toss gently until well mixed.

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1 egg

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1 package ZATARAIN’S® Crab Cake Mix

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2/3 cup mayonnaise

Shape mixture into 8 patties. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

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1 pound fresh lump or backfin crabmeat

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add 4 crab cakes; fry about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165ºF). Repeat with remaining crab cakes, adding additional oil if needed.

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[BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP] Photos by Mary Alys Cherry

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership President Bob Mitchell, left, and BAHEP Chairman Dr. Greg Smith thank Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for coming down to Clear Lake to address the BAHEP luncheon at the Clear Lake Hilton.

Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa arrives at the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership luncheon at the Clear Lake Hilton, stopping to say hello to, from left, BAHEP Director of Special Initiatives Dan Seal, Space Center Houston President William Harris and Ellington Airport Director Arturo Machuca.

Bay Tech Consortium Director Kim Morris talks with Kemah Communications Director Brenda Miller Ferguson as the crowd begins arriving at the Clear Lake Hilton for the BAHEP luncheon.

This mayor is quite proud of his great big city

By Mary Alys Cherry

L Faces in the crowd at the BAHEP luncheon featuring an address by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner included from left, John Collins, John Wilkins, Morgan’s Point Mayor Michel Bechtel and Houston City Councilman Dave Martin.

Houston City Councilman Jack Christie is happy to see Kippy Caraway, left, and Ashlee Quinonez as he makes his way through the crowd at the Clear Lake Hilton for the BAHEP luncheon.

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Webster City Manager Wayne Sabo, right, stops to visit with Ron Servis of Judge Ed Emmett’s office and Carla Medlenka, Houston Methodist St. John Hospital marketing manager, at the BAHEP luncheon at the Clear Lake Hilton.

Mayors Mark Denman, left, of Nassau Bay and Carl Joiner of Kemah stop for a photo as they join the crowd at the BAHEP luncheon.

istening to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, you can easily tell how proud he is of the city.

As he addressed the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s June 1 luncheon, he couldn’t stop boasting about America’s fourth largest city, and how it would be the 23rd largest in the world if it was a country.

How it added 18,000 jobs in April – its best growth in 35 years, how the Texas Medical Center is growing, how it is the most diverse city in the country with 140 languages spoken, how we hosted the most watched Super Bowl ever, and how “The Los Angeles Times wrote ‘New York City is in Houston’s rear view mirror.’”

Looking around the ballroom at the Clear Lake Hilton at the smiles on everyone’s faces in the sellout crowd, it was easy to tell his audience was enjoying listening as much as he was enjoying his storytelling – giving him a

standing ovation.

Several area mayors were in the crowd, including Mark Denman of Nassau Bay, Michel Bechtel of Morgan’s Point, Louis Rigby of La Porte and Carl Joiner of Kemah.

Houston City Councilman Dave Martin introduced him. Other elected officials included City Councilors Amanda Fenwick of Clear Lake Shores, Jack Christie and David Robinson of Houston, Bob Warters of Nassau Bay, Pat Van Houte of Pasadena, Theresa Vasquez Evans of Kemah, Nancy Ojeda of La Porte and Andrea Wilson of Webster.

Others BAHEP President Bob Mitchell welcomed included Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa, San Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Ellington Airport Director Arturo Machuca, Barrios President Robbie McAfoos, GeoControl Systems President Rose Zarcaro, MEI Technologies President David Cazes and Space Center Houston President William Harris.

Mayoral races finally decided in runoff voting Maria Duran for Position 2, Nelda Sullivan defeated Larry Savala for Position 3 and Jack Bailey defeated Jose Cavares for Position 4.

San Jacinto College District voters elected Erica Rouse over Rick Guerrero in a close vote for the Position 1 seat while Ruede Wheeler was unopposed in the Position 2 race.

Down at College of the Mainland, retired businessman Don Gartman took a seat as a new member on the College of the Mainland board of trustees after winning the May 6 election.

Other mayoral and city council winners:

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t ain’t over ‘till it’s over, is a famous saying, and it holds true for several May 6 Bay Area city elections. But now, after the June 10 runoff, it’s all over until the next time.

After runoffs in Pasadena and Pearland mayoral races, along with a few city council races, the top vote getters in May emerged victorious in June.

Tom Reid, the 91-year-old mayor of Pearland was re-elected over 36-yearold Quentin Wiltz while Pasadena City Councilman Jeff Wagner won out over banker John Moon Jr. in the race to replace Pasadena Mayor Johnny Isbell, who is term limited.

In city council runoffs, Pearland voters elected Woody Owens in his Pos. 7 race with Dalia Kasseb, and in Pasadena Felipe Villarreal defeated Daniel Vela in the District A race.

May 6 winners Dickinson Mayor Julie Masters, with 59.53 percent of the vote, won re-election over contender Joe Wilburn, who received 40.47 percent of the vote in the May 6 voting.

Pearland ISD drew the most press attention when an 18-year-old Dawson High senior Mike Floyd won a seat on the board with 54 percent of the vote, defeating incumbent Rusty

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DeBorde while another incumbent, Trustee Pam Boegler, won re-election with 60 percent of the vote.

Over at Clear Creek ISD, its bond referendum won with 63.59 percent of the vote. Chris Reed, who was unopposed, won the Position 2 seat vacated by Trustee Win Weber, and Arturo Sanchez III won the Position 3 seat with 64.90 percent of the vote over long-time trustee, Ken Ballard.

In Pasadena ISD voting, Fred Roberts defeated Roel Saldivar for Position 1, Mariselle Quijano defeated

Deer Park Mayor Jerry Mouton (i) Pos. 1 Sherry Garrison (i) Pos. 2 Thane Harrison (i) Pos. 3 Tommy Ginn (i) Dickinson Mayor Julie Masters (i) Pos. 1 Charles Suderman (i) Pos. 3 Walter Wilson (i) Pos. 5 Louis J. Decker (i) El Lago Mayor Mark M. Briggs, Pos. 1 Jeff Tave Pos. 2 Jeff Michalak (i)

Friendswood Pos. 2 Sally Harris Branson Pos. 5 John Scott (i) Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner Pos. A Felipe Villarreal Pos. B Bruce Leamon Pos. C Don Harrison Pos. D Sammy Casados Pos. E Cody Ray wheeler Pos. F Phil Cayten Pos. G Cary Bass Pos. H Thomas Schoenbein Pearland Mayor Tom Reid (i) Pos. 3 Gary Moore Pos. 5 J. David Little Pos. 7 Woody Owens Seabrook Mayor Thom Kolupski Pos. 2 Laura Davis Pos. 4 Natalie Picha Pos. 6 O.J. Miller (i) Taylor Lake Village Mayor Jon Kenney (i) Pos. 2 Doug Blanchard (i) Pos. 4 Einar Goerland (i) Texas City Mayor Matthew T. Doyle (i) Dist. 1 Thelma Bowie (i) Dist. 3 Dorthea L. Jones

Astronaut Patrick Forrester new chief of Astronaut Office

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operation concepts and crew assignments for ASA’s Director of Flight future spaceflight missions.

Operations Brian Kelly has selected “I have known Pat for more than 20 Texas native Patrick Forrester as years,” Kelly said. “He will no doubt be an the chief of the Astronaut Office. outstanding chief of the Astronaut Office. Pat He replaces U.S. Navy Capt. Christopher is a well-respected and proven leader who Cassidy, who has held the position since July will capably guide our astronauts as they 2015. Cassidy will return to the astronaut reach beyond low-Earth orbit.” corps and resume his candidacy for flight Forrester was born in assignment.

El Paso. He earned a B.S. “Chris is an American hero,” “Pat is a wellin Applied Sciences and Kelly said. “He has been an Engineering from the U. S. exemplary leader of NASA’s respected Military Academy in 1979, astronaut corps and has been and proven and a M.S. in Mechanical and instrumental in the integration leader who will Aerospace Engineering from of our entire flight operations, the University of Virginia in as well as the selection of our capably guide 1989. A former Army aviator, newest astronaut class.” our astronauts he became an astronaut in 1996 In his new role, Forrester will as they reach and flew on three space shuttle be responsible for managing missions, logged more than 950 beyond lowAstronaut Office resources and hours in space and conducted operations. He also will help Earth orbit.” four spacewalks. develop astronaut flight crew JULY 2017 | Bay Area Houston Magazine

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LIFT thinks pink Beautiful, brave, courageous, warrior, survivor… Here at Lift Plastic Surgery, we believe these endearing words, of many, describe our patients – not their diagnosis.

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ccording to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that among U.S. women alone, there will be approximately 316,120 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2017. While mortality rates have substantially decreased over the last two decades due to early detection and improved adjuvant therapy, it still remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide.

At Lift Plastic Surgery, we know it can be hard to find the silver

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lining once you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer. The very core of our practice believes in helping our patients feel completely secure in their health, overall wellbeing and image, despite these unforeseen circumstances.

We understand that, while having your cancer removed and remaining cancer free is the ultimate goal, it often results in additional challenges to overcome. While the initial surgeries themselves may be lifesaving, they can have a lasting impact on how you look, feel, function, and overall quality of life. If you, or someone you’ve loved, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, we understand the emotional and physical scarring that it can bring. No matter your gender or background, losing a breast can be emotionally, and physically, taxing.

After diagnosis, patients are faced with an overwhelming amount of

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information, and a multitude of decisions to make in a short amount of time! This leaves many patients feeling frustrated and helpless understandably so! It is our goal to stream-line this process for you.

In the majority of instances, after breast cancer is diagnosed, a patient will be referred to a breast surgeon that will remove the tumor and work

with an oncologist to treat the cancer, and a referral will also be made to a plastic surgeon who works with the breast surgeon to provide breast reconstruction. Unfortunately, some patients are never referred to a plastic surgeon, and have no idea that breast reconstruction is even an option.

Lift Plastic Surgery is unique, in that it can provide all of these services for you. Dr. Patel and Dr. Wegge are both fully trained in general surgery and plastic surgery. By coming to us, your care can be simplified, as you have one team treating you from beginning to end, and providing all of your needs. It can be a comfort to know that your surgeon is invested in every part of your care, and knows your history, goals, and desires inside and out. Additionally, our plastic surgery skillset gives us the ability to plan your cancer removal in the most aesthetic way, taking into account future reconstruction that might be planned for the best possible final outcome.

Breast reconstruction is often a very important part of a woman’s recovery after treatment for breast cancer. It can help recreate cleavage, projection, and soft contours relative to a woman’s natural breasts.

Research shows that reconstruction of the breasts can improve psychological well-being and quality of life by enhancing body image and selfesteem.

As a team, Dr. Patel and Dr. Wegge aim to provide quality care. They are both very passionate about breast surgery, and feel honored that they can use their extensive training to improve their patient’s care.

Additionally, they feel strongly about empowering women in general, and addressing any other cosmetic desires their patients may have from body contouring to “mommy make-overs”. Dr. Patel and Dr. Wegge have founded and centered their ideals upon family-based values, and a desire to deliver exceptional results. Our doctors treat you as they would their own loved ones.

Their philosophy of care is clear and concise: treat the problems of today for the results of tomorrow!

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ne of life’s most treasured gifts is a child. The beauty and light a child brings emanates such joy and laughter.

Their resilience and strength, in the hardest of times, gives us hope and purpose toward greater good.

Having a child born with a birth defect or experiencing a traumatic injury can be one of the hardest things a parent has to endure.

Often, parents aren’t aware that a plastic surgeon can provide treatment in a multitude of these situations.

From cuts to cleft lips, skin lesions to complex craniofacial syndromes, and everything in-between, our doctors at

UP Pediatric Plastic Surgery are committed to creating a personalized treatment plan tailored to each patient and families’ needs.

For many of these complex diagnoses, your child will need care from birth to adulthood, with multiple surgical procedures along

Meet Our Doctors

the way. Our extensive training in general surgery, plastic surgery, and craniofacial surgery has equipped us with the skill set necessary to provide you excellent care throughout this entire process.

We find it extremely rewarding to form long-lasting bonds and help guide you along this journey.

Our philosophy is centered on patient care and safety. We realize the importance of spending quality time in educating families on every aspect of their child’s medical care.

Surgery can be stressful and scary. Our goal is to make you and your child feel informed, comfortable and confident! At UP you’re considered family and the core of our family-based ideals encourage hope and strength amidst the waves of uncertainty and change -- together we will go UP!

Dr. Shitel Patel Dr. Shitel D. Patel was born and raised in central Florida. He went to the University of Florida and graduated with Honors with Bachelors of science degree in Biochemistry. Following college, he went to the University of South Florida Medical School in sunny Tampa. Subsequently, he did his intern year with the University of Florida at Shands Jacksonville. Dr. Patel then went on to complete his residency in General Surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Virginia. He is board-certified in General Surgery, since 2013. He then went on to complete a three-year Plastic Surgery Residency at UT Houston in the heart of Houston’s bustling medical center. During this time, he was exposed to a large and multifaceted volume of all aspects of plastic surgery. This, along with talented mentors and teachers, allowed him to hone his plastic surgery skills in microsurgery, reconstruction, pediatrics, hand and cosmetics. Dr. Patel went on to further fortify his training by completing a Pediatric and Adult Craniofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Post fellowship, Dr. Shitel Patel relocated back to the nation’s busiest medical center, and founded Lift Plastic Surgery and Up Pediatric Plastic Surgery. In this, he is pursuant of his passion in helping patients feel, and look, their absolute best.

Dr. Jacqueline Wegge Dr. Wegge grew up in DePere Wisconsin, where she was avidly involved in music, art, theater, and dance, as well as a member of National Honor Society. She then went on to complete her undergraduate training at the University of Wisconsin Madison where she graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She graduated with distinction as well as a membership in: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa,

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and Golden Key International Honor Society.

Subsequently, she fulfilled her medical training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. She received her medical degree in 2008 as well as the prestigious honor of being elected as an alpha omega alpha member. Dr. Wegge then went on to complete a full five-year general surgery residency at MSU-KCMS/Western Michigan University, and has been board certified in general surgery since 2014. She then accomplished an additional plastic surgery residency at the UT Houston. Finally, she went on to fulfill her ultimate goals with a craniofacial fellowship at the prestigious University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Throughout her training, Dr. Wegge was fortunate to learn from many great mentors and experts on the forefront of trauma, cancer reconstruction, breast surgery and reconstruction, microsurgery, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery and aesthetic surgery. During her plastic surgery residency in Houston Texas, she was trained at one of the busiest trauma centers in the country, as well as MD Anderson, one of the foremost cancer centers in the world. As a result, she has a broad range of skills that makes her ideally equipped to treat a wide variety of patients with even the most difficult problems. Dr. Wegge was lucky enough to be able to travel to El Salvador for the past two years with the Austin Smiles Plastic Surgery foundation. She was part of a large team of medical professionals and volunteers that provided care for underserved patients from Central America. This included operations for patients in all phases of cleft care (cleft lip, cleft palate, speech surgery, rhinoplasty etc.) as well as other congenital anomalies like hemifacial microsomia.

She found this to be a life-changing experience that has affected her overall views on medical care and further cemented her desire to provide every patient with compassion and personalized treatment. She plans to continue involvement in medical mission work as much as she is able.

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Houston Methodist St. John welcomes ENT physicians

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wo board-certified otolaryngologists Drs. Alfredo Jimenez and Melissa Hu, have joined Houston Methodist ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, now open on the Houston Methodist St. John Hospital campus in Nassau Bay. “Houston Methodist St. John Hospital plays a significant role in the overall health of our community, and Dr. Hu and I are proud to be involved in the hospital’s growth,” says Jimenez.

Jimenez treats both pediatric and adult ENT disorders. He has an established pediatric practice for ear tubes, tonsil surgeries and tongue ties. He also manages sleep apnea, swallowing and voice problems, hearing loss and balance problems.

In addition to general otolaryngology, Hu is also boardcertified in facial plastic surgery, with expertise in rhinoplasty

and skin cancer reconstruction.

She also offers a broad range of cosmetic procedures, manages advanced sinus diseases and performs balloon sinuplasty.

“Joining Houston Methodist St. John was a natural transition for our practice because we share the same values and approach to patient care,” says Hu. “Being closely aligned with the hospital strengthens our ability to serve the community.”

Jimenez and Hu are joined by audiologist Carrie Raz, Au.D. She provides diagnostic services for hearing loss, balance disorders and vertigo. She also fits patients for hearing aids and other forms of

Bay Area Regional departments are awarded national recognition

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he surgery and emergency departments at Bay Area Regional recently received a Center of Excellence recognition for patient engagement, ranking among the top in the nation.

The Surgery Department received a Certificate of Excellence for scoring nationally in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction, and the Emergency Department received a Certificate of Excellence for scoring nationally in the 90th percentile for patient satisfaction.

Both departments were awarded for the first quarter in 2017.

“We are proud that the patients in the Houston Bay Area have the best patient experiences in the entire country -- right here close to home at Bay Area Regional Medical Center,” said Stephen K. Jones Jr., Bay Area Regional CEO. “Each day the team at Bay Area Regional makes a difference in people’s lives, and that difference is evident by all of the accreditations and accolades the hospital has achieved.”

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Bay Area Regional has the highest level Chest Pain Center Accreditation, is in pursuit of Level III Trauma Designation, and has achieved a Center of Excellence Accreditation for Bariatric Surgery and Hidden Scar Breast Surgery.

“We have become the preferred hospital in the Houston Bay Area,” Jones said. “With a focus on excellence, amazing teamwork and a collaborative environment at Bay Area Regional, the entire team of doctors, nurses, aids, techs and hospital staff make the culture at Bay Area Regional what it is today that makes patients love the care here.”

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Memorial Hermann in Forbes top five

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Memorial Hermann Health System has been ranked fourth on Forbes Magazine’s annual list of America’s Best Employers.

The ratings were largely based on responses to questions asking employees how likely they were to recommend their organization to friends and family. In addition, employees were also asked to recommend other companies outside of their own.

Memorial Hermann was the only health system to rank in the top five.

Memorial Hermann also was the only Houston-based employer to crack Forbes’ top five large employers, defined as companies with more than 5,000 employees.

Memorial Hermann employs more than 25,000 people across the system’s more than 250 care delivery sites.

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New CCISD trustees sworn in

By Mary Alys Cherry

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he Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees welcomed two new faces at its May meeting after Chris Reed, representing District 2, and Arturo Sanchez, representing District 3, were sworn in before the start of the meeting.

Reed ran unopposed for the District 2 seat formerly occupied by Win Weber, who chose not to seek reelection. Sanchez won the District 3 seat in a race with incumbent Ken Baliker.

Earlier, trustees elected new officers for the coming year with Dr. Laura DuPont passing the gavel to new President Page Rander, who formerly served as vice president. Dr. DuPont was elected vice president and Jay Cunningham secretary.

Much of the meeting was devoted to shining the spotlight on outstanding students such as the

New CCISD Trustees Arturo Sanchez, left, and Chris Reed

several dozen who are Robonauts and who won Second Place in the World in the 2017 FIRST World Championship after taking First Place in the Texas FIRST competition for the second year in a row.

Others included Clear Lake High student Nicholas Glaze, who earned a perfect score on his ACT Test; Clear Creek High’s Isabel Hu took first place in the Letters About Literature state writing competition; artwork

by Jeffrey Lin and Dominic Nguyen

2017 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

were selected for display in the offices of Congressmen Brian Babin and Randy Weber; and Izyan Maredia of Ed White Elementary earned first place in the Robots of the Future Contest.

In other action, trustees:  Increased the price of school lunches for the coming year from $2.25 to $2.35;  Approved a number of capital projects including $2.7 million for renovations at Clear Path Alternative School; $30,000 for asbestos abatement and flooring in the Clear Lake Intermediate art rooms; $221,000 for renovation of the Spring Sports Building and Band Hall foundation at Clear Creek High;  Renewed contracts totaling $700,000 with a number of air conditioning and heating contractors;  OK’d expenditure of $69,400 for the renewal of the contract for the GPS system for school buses;  Agreed to spend $3.5 million for 2017 instruction materials, such as new, replacement and used textbooks, workbooks, digital and hardcopy textbooks and other related materials;  Voted to spend $284,200 to contract with the Harris County Education Department to provide services at Academic and Behavior Schools for students with disabilities,

to meet the significant needs of the most behaviorally involved students;  Awarded to a $62,000 contract with Whitley Penn LLP for the annual financial audit and a $60,000 contract to SouthWaste Disposal for Grease Trap Cleaning services;  Voted to spend $615,000 for repairs to the Education Support Center, and to replace windows and install waterproofing;  Approved a $178,000 contract with Generocity Services to construct a Spark Park behind Wedgewood Elementary using Spark Park grant funds, PTA donations and those from other fundraising efforts;  OK’d several architectural contracts for renovations and repairs listed in the 2017 bond referendum including $260,000 to IBI Group for work at Armand Bayou Elementary and $507,000 for work at Clear Lake Intermediate; $842,000 to Joiner Architects for work at Clear Lake City Elementary; $19,500 to PBK Architects to improve security systems at all schools and $439,000 for surveillance cameras; $4.3 million to VLK Architects for three projects -- construction of the new elementary school, the rebuild of League City Elementary and additions and renovations to Stewart Elementary in Clear Lake Shores.

Whitcomb Elementary student wins prestigious Hero Award

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The 2017 CCISD Teachers of the Year receive congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith at the annual Rotary Teachers of the Year Luncheon at South Shore Harbour Resort. They are, Elementary Teacher of the Year Magali Gutierrez, left, a 4th grade math and science teacher at Brookwood Elementary, and Secondary Teacher of the Year Lauren Means, a robotics and audio/video production teacher at Bayside Intermediate.

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e may only be in third grade, but Dylan Keen is a walking role model of CCISD’s Core Values, which is why the youngster was presented with the prestigious Student Hero Award by the State Board of Education.

The Whitcomb Elementary student provided academic, social and physical support to a classmate with special needs throughout the school year, and did so without prompting from an adult. “He saw a classmate in need and chose to be most kind, loving friend he could be,” said Whitcomb Principal Diana Kattner.

“Dylan took his friend to lunch, recess, and physical education or to special events. After lunch, he escorted her to the nurse’s office for her checkup. He made sure she was included in conversations and games and helped her with her school work.”

Only 15 students across Texas are honored with the Student Hero Award. The State Board of Education

Whitcomb student Dylan Keen is presented the award by Barbara Cargill, right, the District 8 Texas State Board of Education representative, as Whitcomb Principal Diane Kattner and a classmate help him celebrate.

created the award to celebrate and highlight students who voluntarily perform acts of kindness that benefit their classmates, school and community.

“One person can make a difference and 15 Student Heroes prove it.

Their work is inspirational and uplifting” the Board of Education stated. Barbara Cargill, the District 8 Texas State Board of Education representative, surprised Keen with the award on the last day of school.

Photos by Mary Alys Cherry

UH-Clear Lake President Dr. William Staples, right, and his wife, Darlene, visit with University of Houston System Chancellor Dr. Renu Khator and her husband, Suresh, during the dinner in South Shore Harbour Resort’s Crystal Ballroom Dr. Khator hosted to honor the retiring UHCL president.

Gene Hollier and Emmeline Dodd, from left, arrive at the dinner at South Shore Harbour Resort honoring Dr. Bill Staples and find themselves in the company of Houston City Councilman Dave Martin and State Rep. Dennis Paul.

Dinner honors retiring UH-Clear Lake president

By Mary Alys Cherry

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niversity of Houston-Clear Lake

President William Staples is retiring in August after 22 years at the head of the local institution of higher learning – leaving behind many remembrances of his time in Bay Area Houston.

As a way of saying goodbye and to honor him for all his accomplishments over nearly four decades at UHCL, University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator hosted a dinner in his honor in the Crystal Ballroom of the South Shore Harbour Resort “to celebrate a legend” and so his many community friends and a number of elected officials could wish him well in his retirement.

In her welcoming remarks, Dr. Khator reminded the crowd of how much the UHCL campus has expanded – from a two-year to a four-year university and even opened a campus in Pearland, calling him a “man of vision for both UH-Clear Lake and all the other UH campuses . . . . a man of ideas.”

Clear Creek ISD Superintendent Greg Smith served as emcee for the program, which included remarks by Dr. Smith and a number of community leaders.

Pearland Mayor Tom Reid introduced a proclamation decreeing June 9 as William Staples Day in Pearland, and State Rep. Ed Thompson presented a Texas House proclamation praising Dr. Staples. Others honoring him in their remarks included Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor of San Jacinto College; Bob Mitchell, president of Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership; and Kathy Tamer, a UHCL Distinguished Alumna.

Clear Creek ISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith and his wife, Kathy, join the crowd gathered at South Shore Harbour Resort to honor Dr. Staples, the retiring UHCL president.

Anita Fogtman, Ann Wismer Landolt and Dr. Pat Wilson, from left, visit as they await the start of the dinner honoring Dr. Staples at South Shore Harbour Resort.

Michelle Dotter, left, and Mary Ann Shallberg reminisce about the 22 years they spent working in the administrative offices – the only two reporting directly to Dr. Staples the entire time he was president.

Darla McKitrick, left, and Becky Reitz add a merry note to the assembled crowd at the dinner for Dr. Bill Staples at South Shore Harbour Resort.

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BAHBT names Jill Reason as its executive director

By Ellen King and Mary Alys Cherry

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ong-time ballet volunteer Jill Reason has been named executive director of the Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre.

Mrs. Reason has worked with the ballet company for 20 years in a number of volunteer positions and performances. For eight years she was the chairman of the Scholarship/ Endowment Committee and served as a chaperone in New York City for BAHBT dancers during Summer Intensive Programs.

She chaired the magical, yearly event, Breakfast with the Sugar Plum Fairy, for four years and also served as the volunteer executive director for BAHBT for five years, working in close association with founder Lynette Mason Gregg. She has been serving on the BAHBT Board of Directors for the last several years.

Her performances with the ballet

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company include the Baroness in The Nutcracker for 16 seasons, as well as Giselle, Coppélia, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, The Retrospective, Cinderella, Grease, Dracula and Edward Scissorhands.

But big projects are nothing new to this Florida native who grew up in Georgia.

She has twice been president of a PTA in Clear Creek ISD, has chaired two of the Bay Area’s biggest fashion shows, been a school teacher, a Sunday school teacher, a wife and mother.

She was chairman of the 2012 Lunar Rendezvous Festival and now serves as chairman of the Lunar Rendezvous Advisory Board.

The new chairman graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Early Childhood Education and went on to get her Master’s degree in Education at North Georgia College. She is married to Dan Reason Jr. and has four children.

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CCISD’s Amy Killgore wins 2017 Athena Award

By Mary Alys Cherry

A Athena Award winner Amy Killgore, center, is presented the trophy by League City Regional Chamber President Steve Paterson during the luncheon held at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook. At right is Andrea Conner, Athena International president.

Texan Bank President and Chief Operating Officer Kristi Koncaba, from left, Rita Cunningham of Clear Lake Regional Medical Center and League City First Lady Janice Hallisay enjoy the art show preceding the Athena Luncheon at Lakewood Yacht Club.

Artist Kelly Halbach, left, shows off some of her work to CCISD Trustee Ann Hammond and Communities in Schools-Bay Area Executive Director Dr. Peter Wuenschel at the Athena luncheon art show.

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my Killgore, who specializes in drug prevention education for Clear Creek ISD, is the recipient of the 2017 Athena Leadership Award, presented annually by the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce.

She was honored with this prestigious award 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 chaired by Bonnie Lem at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook.

The other eight nominees were Rick Clapp, Bay Group Media; Natalie Clarke, Galveston County Food Bank; Laura Elder, Galveston County Daily News; Ellis Hanley, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Women’s Center; Dr. Maurine Howard, Yachty Gras Foundation; Elizabeth Quigley, Senior Care Advocacy; Ashlea Quinonez, Memorial Hermann; and Connie Ricketts, Casa of Galveston County.

Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady served as master of ceremonies and Andrea Conner, president of Athena International, was the keynote speaker after League City Regional Chamber President Steve Paterson welcomed the crowd.

As part of the event, the work of several local artists was on display during the champagne reception and after the luncheon – work by Roselyn Pierce, Mary Ann Selva, Sharlene Bozeman, Tassie Marceaux, Kelly Halbach, Mary Ann Mathys and David Myslenski as cellist Karen Akkerman of the Houston Symphony League Bay Area presented background music.

Killgore, the immediate past president of

Anita Fogtman, right, a previous Athena Award recipient, visits with Teresa Vencil during the art show preceding the luncheon.

League City Rotary, received her Associate of Arts degree at College of the Mainland before transferring to the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology. Later, she earned a Master’s degree in Prevention Science at the University of Oklahoma, developing the skills and knowledge necessary to help others fight addiction.

Other members of the event committee included Jane McFaddin, Erin Webb, Mary Ellen Arledge, Marcy Fryday, Elizabeth Quigley, Janice Hallisey, Julie Howell and Doreen Hughes.

There were smiles aplenty as the nominees gathered around Athena Award winner Amy Killgore for pictures as the event came to a close.

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HE Armand Bayou Nature Center’s Board of Trustees hosted a PARTY FOR THE PLANET on Earth Day. State Sen. Larry Taylor was the honorary guest. Patrons enjoyed a catered dinner, live music by Andy and the Dreamsicles, dancing, charitable auctions and games.

Armand Bayou Nature Center stands out as one of the largest urban wilderness preserves in the United States, providing the community with exceptional educational, recreational, and health benefits of nearby nature. ABNC is planning for the future to ensure ecosystem preservation and to educate our community about preservation and the benefits of nature. Learn more at www.abnc.org.

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unique accommodations unforgettable events

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allyBrooke Event Venue is tucked away on four lush acres in the Bayview Area of Northern Galveston County.

They’ve been called “The Hidden Gem” by many of their brides. This venue specializes in vintage styled weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate parties and retreats.

Unique accommodations are available on the property. The farmhouse and cottages will sleep up to 14 guests comfortably.

Their Barn is fully air conditioned and heated. This beautiful space is accented with reclaimed wood and sparkling chandeliers.

A breathtaking 100-year-old pecan tree, “Carolyn’s Tree,” is a picture perfect backdrop for your dream wedding! SallyBrooke’s goal is to help you make memories and create an unforgettable event.

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Bay Area Houston Magazine Cover Party Thursday, June 1 Preamble Lounge & Craft House Webster, TX

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The crew at Mod Pizza with their 2016 Best of the Bay Award certificate.

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Photos by Hal Bushnell

The 4th annual Crawfish for Kids festival was another successful fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids, an organization dedicated to helping children with cancer. Guests enjoyed all-you-can-eat crawfish, music and a silent auction at Cabo in Seabrook. Special thanks go out to Berkshire Hathaway Anderson Properties, Diane Mireles, Heather Minter, Cabo, Bay Area Houston Magazine and everyone else who supported and sponsored this very special event.

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by Hal Bushnell Studio 80 is now open in Webster and plays all of your favorite tracks from the 1980!

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