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Page 2, Section A, SOUTH BELT LEADER, Thursday, May 29, 1986
Summer reading program slated
By Teresa Montz
For 15 years, Bracewell Branch Library
has offered free summer programs for
children and this year is no exception.
One of the largest programs offered is
the Texas Summer Reading Program for
children ages 1 to 14. “Celebrate Texas”
was chosen as this year’s theme for the
reading program to reflect Texas’
Sesquicentennial.
“The purpose of the reading program is
to get children interested in reading,” Vic-
toria Nugent, childrens’ librarian at
Bracewell said. “It’s a real job getting
children away from computers, video
games and TV.
“We know children aren’t made to read
in the summer like they are during the
school year, but if we could get the kids in-
to the library and show them good books
to read, they might just consider picking
up a book before flipping on the TV.”
The program is divided into two levels.
The Read-to-Me level is for children ages
1 to 5. These are children who are not able
to read but may satisfy their reading re-
quirement by having a parent or other adult
read to them. Children ages 6 to 14 would
enroll under the Reading Club division.
Both levels are eligible for all three in-
centive awards. Children reading five
books will receive a coupon from Denny’s
Restaurant for a free children’s dinner. For
reading 10 books, participants will receive
a coupon for a free hamburger from
Whataburger and a certificate from the
library. Those who read 15 books will
receive a pass to US Golf & Games for one
free game of putt putt golf.
Last year the library also offered free
Astros tickets to those children who read
20 books or more. Nugent said she is still
seeking support for this summer’s 20-book
award.
Tuesday, May 27 was the first day to
signup for the reading program that will
run through the end of August.
“Children who aren’t eligible for a
library card from Bracewell because they
don’t live in the Houston area can also join
the program and use books from churches,
schools or other libraries in their area,”
Nugent said. “We would especially like to
draw the First and second graders because
it’s very important that they continue
reading through the summer to maintain
and build on what they’ve already
learned.
“But we want to encourage as many
children as we can to get involved,” she
said.
Nugent said last year the program drew
around 1,800 participants with about 800
of them completing the requirements. This
year the library expects just as many par-
ticipating in the club, she says.
However, the summer reading program
isn’t the only activity drawing children to
the library.
Beginning June 4, a storytime hour will
be offered twice a day for children ages 3
to 5. Everything from short film strips to
storytelling to puppet shows will fill the
hour-long activity.
Nugent said the library is especially ex-
cited about their first storytime, which will
be held Wednesday, June 4. Carranza Pup-
pets, a local professional puppeteer com-
pany, has donated their time and talents to
bring a production of “The Three Little
Pigs” to the library.
For the older crowd, the library will of-
fer movies every Tuesday afternoon
starting June 10. Some of the movies in-
clude “Charlotte’s Web,” “Zack and The
Magic Factory” and “The Great Brain.”
Thursdays should draw a good crowd of
all ages, Nugent said. The library will host
a variety of programs. Some of the sum-
mer highlights include a safety show spon-
sored by McDonalds, a wildlife show with
Kurt Kauch and a craft time to create their
own T-shirt design.
SRC-Sagemont Recreation Center, 481-9426
BHP-Beverly Hills Park, 941-2476
To have items published in the calendar, call
Barbara at 481-5656. The deadline is noon
Thursday, two weeks before the scheduled
event.
Z.S7TSRS TO TMM EDITOR
Community supports Lions
Editor, South Belt Leader:
Space City Lions Club members held a
roadblock on May 17 at Scarsdale and
Beamer as another fundraiser to support
their charitable projects. Again, the
generosity of this community was over-
whelming as was the interest shown in what
the club uses the funds for.
Through the contributions from
roadblocks and other activities, Space Ci-
ty Lions Club is able to support the work
of the Texas Eye Bank, to purchase eye
glasses for school children who would
otherwise go without, and help support the
Texas Lions’ Camp for Children. There are
children in this commmunity who have
benefited from your participation.
The Lions Club is now taking applica-
tions for children with diabetes and
children with handicaps to sponsor their at-
tendance at the Texas Lions’ Camp this
summer. There is no charge to the campers,
but applications must be sent through the
sponsoring Lions Club.
For more information and applications
to the camp, call Lion George Malone of
Space City Lions Club at 481-2311. Your
participation can be enlarged in these proj-
ects by becoming a member of your area
Lions Club. For membership information
call the number above.
George Malone
11318 Sageview
Children need room to grow
Editor, South Belt Leader:
I am writing in reply to the article that
was published last week regarding people
selling their homes, and complaining about
children being too loud. Speaking in terms
of the psychosocial aspect of children, a
nursery is not always the best environment
for children. Children need room to grow
and play. Making noise is one of the many
ways a child releases tension. In a day care
they are quiet, controlled and almost all of
the time under constant rules and supervi-
sion. I think children get enough of that in
school, and when the school bell rings the
way a child reacts is similar to a “plow
horse being turned out to pasture after a
hard day’s work.” People shouldn’t
criticize innocent children. They did not ask
to be put here. I have children around me
all of the time and the louder they are the
happier I am, because I know they are hav-
ing fun. What does irritate me is adults that
are loud, vulgar and unacceptable in their
behavior out in their yards for children to
see. Who knows, that loud child might
have learned it from one of those loud
adults. I would much rather deal with a
loud child than with a neighbor that mows
her front yard three-fourths nude for my
children to see everything of hers, flip and
flop.
Sandra Bulls
10610 Kirkhill
Maintenance, civic club different
Editor, South Belt Leader:
We have noticed that there is con-
siderable confusion as to what the respon-
sibilities of the Sagemont Maintenance
Committee are. We would like to take the
opportunity to explain what the commit-
tee is and how it functions.
The committee consists of three officers
which are elected each year by homeowners
of Sagemont. Officers serve a three-year
term with one being replaced each year.
The election is held the first Saturday in
February. Also any homeowners may run
for a position on the board.
The committee assesses $12 a year which
goes toward handling landscape main-
tenance of all common areas, all neigh-
borhood beautification projects and litter
removal. (The committee is not to be con-
fused with the Sagemont Civic Club which
handles the enforcement of deed restric-
tions and other community functions.) All
residents are billed the first of the year, and
again in April with late charge.
If you have any questions or suggestions
as to how we can improve our current
maintenance program please do not hes-
itate to contact one of the board members.
We are anxious to hear your comments and
suggestions.
We would also like to ask you to not nail
garage signs to the trees. A tree can be
severely damaged or even killed by having
a nail driven into it—also please pick up
your garage sale signs.
If you must put them up, also be nice
enough to remove them.
Ted Mittica—481-3813
Carol Fielder—481-6352
Nell Leech—481-6809
Sagemont Maintenance
Committee members
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THURSDAY, MAY 29
NOON
South Belt Optimist Club meets at Papparazzi’s
Restaurant.
12:30 p.m.
Rhythm Band for ages 3-5, SRC
1 p.m.
Art drawing for ages 5-7, BHP
2 p.m.
Body Conditioning for adults, BHP
3 p.m.
Art drawing class for ages 12-18, BHP
4 p.m.
Weight lifting for ages 10-15, BHP
General Crafts for ages 8-12, SRC
6 p.m.
Prenatal and postpartum exercise classes every
Tues. and Thurs. Memorial Southeast Hospital
staff development classroom, 7655 Bellfort.
776-5123.
Charm class for ages 11-16, SRC
Adult aerobics, BHP
7:30 p.m.
St. Luke’s Care and Share support group for the
unmarried meets at the church social hall,
481-6818.
Body Conditioning for Women. Gentle exercise
to tone muscles and reduce. Classes meet Tues-
day and Thursdays at 5,6,7 and 8. Neighborhood
Center, 720 Fairmont, Pasadena. 944-9186.
“Greater Tuna” delightful comedy/satire, features
two area stars, Ralph Entholt, Jr. and Robert Judd.
College of the Mainland Community Theatre, 8001
Palmer Highway, Texas City. Thursday, Fridays,
Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Until June
15. 1-409-938-1211, ext. 437.
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Last day of school
8:15 a.m.
Aerobics for Women, St. Luke’s Social Hall, 11011
Hall Rd.
9:15 a.m.
Adult aerobics, SRC
11 a.m.
Tiny Tots Crafts designed for ages 3-5, BHP
12:30 p.m.
Story telling for ages 3-5, SRC
1 p.m.
Art Painting for adults, BHP
2 p.m.
Adult painting class, BHP
3 p.m.
Crafts for students ages 10-16, BHP
3:30 p.m.
Trivia challenge for ages 10-15, SRC
4 p.m.
Body building for ages 12-16, BHP
5 p. m.
Adult aerobics, BHP
8 p.m.
“The Fantasticks,” classic musical, presented by
Clear Creek County Theatre. This production is
in the Bob Mills Red Barn in Kemah, 146 at FM
518. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays un-
til June 7. Cocktails begin at 6, dinner at 7, play
at 8 and dancing after the show to live music.
Tickets for $15.95 include a buffet dinner. Show
tickets only are available at $7.95. American Ex-
press or cash. Call for reservations, 334-6767.
“The Foreigner,” comedy, Alley Theatre, Large
Stage, 615 Texas Avenue. Performances Tues-
days through Sundays until June 22. 228-8421.
“Struttin’ & Frettin’,” an extraordinary evening of
six short plays ranging from comedy to sensitive
drama. Presented in repertory with “Talley and
Son.” Stages Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway,
52-STAGE. Performances Thursday through Sun-
days until June 22.
“Tally and Son,” poignant and humorous family
drama, presented in repertory with “Struttin’ and
Frettin’.” Stages Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway.
52-STAGE. Performances Thursday through Sun-
days until June 20.
8:30 p.m.
Comedy Show Case, live standup comics, 12260
Gulf Freeway. Reservations required. Also Satur-
day night. 947-0823. f
SATURDAY, MAY 31
The Kids Line, a recorded message for children
for special events going on in Houston. Spon-
sored by the Jr. League. 622-5437.
9 a.m.
Houston Printmakers, 45 Houston artist
presented by the Art League of Houston. Goethe
Institute Houston, German Cultural Center, 1 Cor-
porate Square, 2600 Southwest Freeway, Ground
Floor. Call for times, 528-2787. Until May 31.
New Gem and Mineral Collection becomes a per-
manent feature of the Houston Museum of
Natural Science. The exhibit includes 600 mineral
specimens plus hundreds of gems. Included are
some of the finest uncut Brazillian Imperial Topaz.
The museum is open until 5 p.m. Located in Her-
mann Park. 526-4273.
10 a.m.
NASA Museum, free tours available daily.
Everything you ever wanted to know about space.
NASA Rd. 1. 483-4321.
Armand Bayou, estaurine bayou in its natural
state, 8500 Bay Area Blvd. Boat ride operated
Wednesday through Sunday. 474-2551. Free.
The Children’s Museum, 3201 Allen Parkway,
522-1138. A place for children to touch and
discover. Exhibits include “Pocketa, Pocketa: The
Bear Beginnings,” a collection of teddy bears;
“Childhood on the Texas Frontier,” a recreated
settlement from 150 years ago; a miniature
grocery market, a recycle center with creative art
projects; and Kidtechnics, an exhibit on science
and technology. Special exhibits include “What
If You Couldn’t...?,” an exhibit promoting an
understanding of handicaps. The museum is open
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 1-5
p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 pm.; and Friday morn-
ings, 10-noon.
“Animals nobody loves”—spiders, snakes,
scorpions, etc. displayed in a special building, the
Texas Wildlife Building. Houston Zoo, children’s
section. Hermann Park. Closes at 3:45.
11 a.m.
“Red Riding Hood,” theatre for children. Com-
pany Onstage, 536 Westbury Square. Perfor-
mances 11 and 1:30 p.m. every Saturday until
July 19. 726-1219.
8 p.m
J. Frank Dobie Graduation, Stoney Phillips Gym.
9 p.m.
“Orphans,” drama about two low-lifed, orphaned
brothers and a mobster who befriends them. Alley
Theatre, Arena Stage, 615 Texas. Tuesday
through Sundays until June 8. 228-8421.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
10 a.m.
A moment frozen in time in 1921-Galveston’s
restored Santa Fe Depot. Explores 39 restored rail
cars, exhibits, galleries, sound and light show.
The Center of Transportation and Commerce
Railroad Museum. The Strand at 25th. 409/765-
5700.
Elissa, Pier 22, adjacent to The Strand Galveston.
Restored 1877 square-rigged sailing ship. Tours
include maritime exhibits and film about its 7-year
restoration project.
1 p.m.
Pasadena Historial Museum, Hwy. 225 at Shaver
exit. A community museum. Exhibits include
dioramas, old-time kitchen and turn-of-the-
century doctor’s office. Near San Jacinto
historical site. Weekends 1-5.
2 p.m.
Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby. Six of Houston’s
oldest structures-5 houses and a church-restored
and furnished with 19th century antiques. Tours
on the half hour until 5. Also daily. 223-8367.
MONDAY, JUNE 2
Summer Classes at the Zoo will be offered begin-
ning June 8 for children and adults. Classes will
be Sunday afternoons at 1 p.m. through August
24. Class size is limited and will be filled on a first
come, first served basis. Call the Zoo Education
Office at 520-3257.
8:15 a.m.
Women’s aerobics, St. Luke's social hall, 11011
Hall Rd. 481-6816.
9 a.m.
“Easy Does It” - light exercise classes for women,
one hour. Presbyterian Church of the Covenant,
3929 Colgate (Park Place area), 643-6567. Also
Wednesdays & Fridays.
9:15 a.m.
Adult aerobics, SRC
9:30 a.m.
Mother’s Day Out Program for children 8 mo. to
4 years. Until 2:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church of the
Covenant, 3929 Colgate, 643-6567.
11 a.m.
Tiny Tots Crafts for ages 3-5, BHP.
NOON
Adult ceramics class for 2 hours, SRC
12:30 p.m.
Musical games for ages 3-5, SRC
Tiny Tots Recreation Program at Sagemont
Recreation Center. For the pre-schoolers,
Monday-Friday. Call 481-9426.
1 p.m.
Kiln Fire, one hour, BHP
2 p.m.
Art Classes for adults, BHP
3 p.m.
Children’s craft for ages 10-16, BHP
4 p.m.
Body Building for teens, BHP
Tutoring for grades 3 and 4, SRC
5 p.m.
Basketball for ages 9-15, BHP
Swimnastic Classes, exercising in the water. New
classes begin first of every month. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays until 5:45 p.m. Spon-
sored by Pasadena Parks and Recreation Dept.
Register at Strawberry Pavilion, 941-7286.
5:30 p.m.
Free martial arts classes sponsored by Houston
Parks & Recreation Department. Instruction in
physical fitness, stress control, relaxation, self
defense and self-discipline, flexibility training and
mental preparation. Geared for ages 7-16. Bever-
ly Hills Park, 9800 Kingspoint. Call for reservation.
6 p.m.
Dancercise for adults, SRC
7 p.m.
Women’s Aerobics Class meets 1 hour,
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 3929 Col-
gate, 643-6567. Also Wednesday 7 p.m.
Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group meets
every Monday, 7-8 p.m. at Humana Hospital
Southmore, 906 E. Southmore, Pasadena. A proj-
ect of The Bridge, a shelter for abused women.
The sessions are in the hospital’s third-floor
classroom. Free and open to any victim of sex-
ual assault. 473-2801.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
8:30 a.m.
Free co-ed aerobics class, Sagemeadow Utility
Building, 10755 Hall Road, also Thursdays.
Taught by Dr. Mike Stokes. 481-1623.
9 a.m.
Oil Painting for Adults. Offered year round.
Classes for youth at 4:30 p.m. Neighborhood
Centers, 720 Fairmont, Pasadena. 944-9186. Other
class times are 7-9:30 p.m. Youth classes offered
at 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Games for tiny tots 3-5 years, BHP
9:15 a.m.
Yoga for adults, SRC
11:30 a.m.
Silver Foxes, King of Kings Lutheran Church,
Almeda Genoa, meets 2nd Tuesday of each
month. Open to retirees, senior citizens. Bingo,
pot-luck lunches, games, fellowship. 946-8289.
12:30 p.m.
Drawing and crafts for children 3-5, SRC
1 p.m.
Art drawing for ages 5-7, BHP
2 p.m.
Adult body conditioning, BHP
3 p.m.
Art Classes for ages 12-18, BHP
4 p.m.
Weight lifting for ages 10-15, BHP
Table Tennis Instruction, SRC
Charm Class for ages 7-10, SRC
6 p.m.
Ping Pong Play for 12 and older, BHP
6:15 p.m.
Aerobic classes at MUD 13 Building. 1 hour, also
Thursday.
7 p.m.
The Compassionate Friends, Bay Area Chapter,
a support group for families who have lost a
child, meets the third Tuesday each month.
Friendswood United Methodist Church. 482-4215.
7:30 p.m.
Coed Exercise designed to help couples work out
together. 12-week class also meets on Thursday.
Neighborhood Center, 720 Fairmont, Pasadena.
944-9186.
Parents Without Partners, San Jacinto Bay Area
Chapter 1025 meets at 117 E. Freeway, Pasadena.
473-7572. This non-profit organization is devoted
to the welfare and interests of single parents and
their children. Those eligible for membership are
single parents—divorced, widowed, separated, or
never married. Custody of children is not require-
ment for membership.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
8:15 a.m.
Women’s Aerobics, St. Luke’s social hall, 11011
Hall Road.
9 a.m.
“Easy Does It” - light exercise classes for women,
I hour. Presbyterian Church of the Covenant,
3929 Colgate (Park Place area), 643-6567. Also
meets Mondays, Fridays.
9:15 a.m.
Adult aerobics, SRC
9:30 a.m.
Mother’s Day Out Program for children 8 mo.-4
years. Pick-up at 2:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church
of the Covenant, 3929 Colgate, 643-6567. Also
Mondays.
9:45 a.m.
Young at Heart Club, Covenant United Methodist
Church meets second and fourth Wednesday at
the church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips,
etc. 991-5527.
10 a.m.
Harris County Bookmobile has a wide selection
of books, records, magazines for all ages. Will be
in front of Holiday Foods, Scarsdale at Beamer
10-noon. Library cards are free to all Harris Coun-
ty residents. 467-1590. Every other Wednesday.
10:30 a.m.
Retired Persons Fellowship of Kirkwood South
Christian Church. Activities include games,
potluck lunch, special programs. First Wednes-
day of each month. 481-0004. Community wide
invitation.
Story time for pre-schoolers 3-5 years. Repeats
again at 2:30 p.m. Preregistration is required.
Bracewell Library. Almeda Mall parking lot.
941-6051 or 941-3130. Every Wednesday.
11 a.m.
Tiny Tots Crafts for ages 3-5, BHP
NOON
Ceramics for adults, SRC
12:30 p.m.
Creative dramatics for ages 3-5, SRC
1 p.m.
Klin Fire, one hour, BHP
2 p.m.
Art Classes for adults, BHP
3 p.m.
Crafts for children 12-18, BHP
3:30 p.m.
Tutoring for students in 3rd, 4th grades, SRC
4 p.m.
Body building for ages 10-15, BHP
5 p.m.
Basketball for ages 9-15, BHP
6 p.m.
Adult Aerobics class, BHP
Dancercise class for adults, SRC
6:30 p.m.
Bay Area Chapter of American Business
Women’s Association meet at the Rodeway Inn,
Airport at Monroe. Dinner of 7 p.m. 487-5836 or
481-6772.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
8:30 a.m.
Houston Mobile Health Unit is available to im-
munize children needing DPT vaccine. Located in
front of Bracewell Library, Almeda Mall, open until
II a.m.
Free Co-ed Aerobics Class Sagemeadow Utility
Building, 10755 Hall Road. Taught by Dr. Mike
Stokes. 481-1623.
9:15 a.m.
Prenatal and postpartum exercise classes every
Tues. and Thurs. Memorial Southeast Hospital
staff development classroom, 7655 Bellfort.
776-5123.
Yoga for adults, SRC
10 a.m.
Cokesbury Methodist Friendly Folks Club, meets
at MUD 13 Building, 11610 Sageyork. Meetings
are on the second and fourth Thursdays until 2
p.m. Open to all retirees. 944-4833.
11 a.m.
Games for tiny tots, ages 3-5, BHP
2:30 p.m.
“Pinocchio,” the Walt Disney favorite, Bracewell
Library in Almeda Mall parking lot. Free but call
the library for reservation, 941-3130. 88 minutes.
Repeats at 7:30 p.m.
Remember When?
10 years ago this week
• San Jacinto College has just confirmed the purchase of 114.226 acres of prop-
erty located at Beamer Road, south of the subdivision of Sagemont, near Choate
Road.
• A fire is battled the last full day of school at Dobie in the boys gym. Tum-
bling mattresses and gym equipment are destroyed and students are kept out
of the building for nearly an hour.
• The Sagemeadow Sidewalk Committee, in conjunction with Frazier Elemen-
tary’s PTA Safety Committee, is striving to have sidewalks in front of all homes
in Sagemeadow Sections I, II and III as a safety factor for students walking
to and from school.
• The New Commitment, a folk group comprised of South Belt and South
Houston residents, has just released its first commercial recording. The group
accompanies religious services at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
5 years ago this week
• PISD officials announce approximately 3,000 students in PISD lack measles
vaccinations and will not be allowed to enter school in the fall until schools
receive a record of immunization or a doctor’s verification the student had the
disease.
• The Harris County Flood Control director and two other county employees
spent their Memorial Day holiday driving through the South Belt area with
local residents to get a first-hand look at local ditches and to receive recom-
mendations from the residents.
• The South Belt area’s first two-story office building, I Sabo Place is under
construction at 10909 Sabo Road.
• The Dobie Longhorns win the 23-5A district championship in baseball, Randy
Sawyer and Johnny Morgan are named co-MVPs for the season.
review
Bob Mills Dinner Theatre
and Supper Club
Growing crowds of peo-
ple are discovering the
newly-formed Bob Mills
Dinner Theatre and Supper
Club on Hwy. #146 at FM
518 in Kemah.
Coming Wednesday,
June 4 is a special per-
formance—“Bob Mills’
Tribute to Elvis.” Elvis
classics, including “Don’t
Be Cruel,” “Jail House
Rock,” “Teddy Bear,”
“Any Way You Want Me”
and his later hits “In the
Ghetto” and “Suspicious
Minds,” are part of the
show.
Club owner Bob Mills
has expanded the entertain-
ment calendar over the past
few months. The Clear
Creek Country Theatre has
found a permanent home at
the Kemah club and per-
forms every Friday and
Saturday night. The
popular musical, “The Fan-
tasticks,” will be playing
through June 7. “Dirty
Work at the Crossroads” is
the next Country Theatre
production scheduled to
start June 13.
The Drifters and the
sounds of the ’50s have
played to packed houses
twice and will be returning
to the club Thursday, June
12 for a single performance.
Live entertainment con-
tinues after the featured
show, and includes stand up
comedian Murry Goldman.
The performance of Joe
Harmon features sounds of
the Platters. The live music
and dancing continues un-
til 2 a.m.
Dinner is 7 p.m. with the
show beginning at 8. The
Bob Mills Revue plays from
10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reserva-
tions can be made by call-
ing 334-6767.
Ganto’s
Ganto’s on Scarsdale will
be sponsoring a summer
youth night out program on
Friday and Saturday nights
from 8 p.m. to midnight,
for youths ages 11 to 16.
A stereo system and VCR
will be available for playing
of favorite tapes and
records.
Admission will be free
and there will be many
related specials.
MBank Pasadena
Scott Sewell has been ap-
pointed credit officer at
MBank Pasadena, accord-
ing to Steve Jones, president
and chief executive officer.
Prior to joining MBank
Pasadena, Sewell was assis-
tant vice president in the
loan department of another
area bank.
He graduated from Sam
Rayburn High School, at-
tended San Jacinto Junior
College and graduated from
the Univesity of Texas at
Austin with a degree in
management.
Sewell and his wife Lin-
da reside in La Porte and
are active in the First Bap-
tist Church of Pasadena.
He is a member of and on
the board of directors of the
Pasadena Noon Optimist.
He will office in the com-
mercial lending department
on the west side of the Mez-
zanine in the MBank Build-
ing located at 1001 E.
Southmore.
State joins farmers in market
to sell fruits, vegetables, plants
The Texas Department of
Agriculture has announced
a farmer’s market has
begun selling fresh fruits,
vegetables and plants this
month in Alvin.
The market will be open
from 3 to 7 p.m. at 215 N.
Gordon Street every Friday
during growing season. (Old
Highway 35 and railroad
tracks.)
The market features pro-
duce and plants from area
farms, gardens and green-
houses. A market manager
will be on hand to quality
inspect the produce.
The farmer’s market pro-
gram began in 1983, and
more than 60 farmer’s
markets now serve con-
sumers statewide. The pur-
pose of these markets is to
come directly to the public
with the product.
“By helping farmers,
local businesses and retail
stores will benefit,” an-
nounced Jim Hightower in
Austin.
The farmers participating
are members of the Alvin
Area Farmers Market, and
include the leading growers
in Brazoria, Galveston,
Wharton, Fort Bend and
Harris Counties.
The formation of this
organization is a joint effort
of area farmers with the
Texas Department of Agri-
culture, the Texas Agricul-
ture Extension Service and
the Alvin Main Street Pro-
ject of the City of Alvin.
Alvin was selected to host
the farmers market because
of its history as a shipping
point for area farmers. Just
as in Alvin’s past, people
will again gather downtown
on Friday evenings by the
railroads.
For more information on
Alvin’s farmers market,
contact the Texas Depart-
ment of Agriculture at
870-9911 or the Alvin Main
Street Project at 331-5221.
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South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 29, 1986, newspaper, May 29, 1986; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1073948/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting San Jacinto College.