Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 87, No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 6, 1994 Page: 2 of 12
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Page 2-P*leck>i Beacon* Wed., April 6,1994
Deadline 12 Noon Monday
PMECs Planning for
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significant social and economic growth, was well as
enhanced environmental stewardship for Matagorda
County, the mtdeoast region of the state and the
western Gulf of Mexico," said Uher, Speaker Pro
Ttem.
Thomas Holsworth, MCND #1 chairman, com-
mented that he felt the PMEC has proven itself over
the past five years as a viable focal point from which
to generate an increased understanding and appre-
ciation by the students, teachers and citizens of the
central coast area for Texas' marine and coastal
environments and the varied enterprises they sup-
port He added that it was his belief that the PMEC
has the potential to serve in this capacity on a state,
and possibly regional, basis.
“I am elated by the support given to this concept
by our elected officials and leaders from the county
and throughout the sure," Holsworth said. "U was
leadership in this county."
Such a long-range strategic plan is the primary
objective of this week ’a conference, To achieve that,
conference sponsors hope to cover three general
the desire of MCND #1 since the very inception of
the Manne Center to we it serve the educational
needs of people from across the state."
However, Holsworth, along with Matagorda
County Judge Loy Sneary, cautioned that a strong
long-range strategic plan must be included in any bill 1) To solidly educate thoae participating in the
which is introduced requesting such a designation as conference on the existing needs and tangible pros-
pects for state marine education programming;
2) To build consensus on, and commitment to, the
Okruhllk. Palacios ISO superintendent, will discus;.
areas:
luced requesting such a designation as
‘Texas State Marine Education Center".
"This anticipated legislative sanctioning, along
with the prominence and envied credibility which
will accompany it, should undoubtedly lead to sig
nificant social and economic growth in die county, as
well as more prudent and productive stewanfehip of
our marine and coastal environment," Sneary said.
“But. as tangible and bright as these prospects ap-
pear, you cut test assured they will not be folly
realized without the shared insight, cooperation and
active involvement of those in critical positions of
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Bay City continues to gear-
up for its Centennial Birthday
Patty to be held April 23.
A parade, featuring the fa-
mous Budweiser Clydesdale
Horses, will kickoff the day at
That will be followed by
entertainment on two stages,
historic displays, Centennial
fashion contest, a Wild West
Shootout, old fashion confec-
tionery and lots of food.
For note information, con-
tact the Bay City Parks A
Recreation Dept, at (409) 243-
9318.
HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE ft
COLLECTION DAY
The organizations listed below will donate time,
materials, labor, or expertise for the Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Other companies
and organizations will be contacted and may be
added later.
Steel Recycling Institute
Waste Management of South East Texas
Rollins Environmental Services, Inc. M
USPCI
Gfy of Bay City
Matagorda County Independent School Disl.
Matagorda General Hospital
Subway Sandwiches
Glenn's BBQ
Wal-Mart
Texas Brine Corporation
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h speed and direction any such planned development
- should lake; and
3)To initiate strategic long-range planning which
emphasizes strong grassroots Icadcrshlpand involve-
ment, and embraces broad-based cooperative alli-
ances.
In addition to the leadership group, the MCND #1
has also invited individuals to the conference who
they believe could serve as effective communicators
in relaying the outcomes of the planning process to
prospective users of the PMEC throughout the state.
"These observers can play a critical role in getting
the word out on the opportunities for education we
expect to aee develop for both youth and adult
audiences as a result of this planning activity,” noted
Holsworth.
The conference will open Thursday with a pro-
gram on "What Is Marine Education A Why Is it
Needed!" to he presented by keynote speakers Dr.
Rick Tirutin of the University of Texas Marine Sci-
ence Institute si Port Aranm, P« Sammy Ray and
Judy Wem of Texas A AM University it Galveston
and Stale Rep. Uher
That will no followed by a panel discussion mod-
erated by Olen Walker of Houston Lighting A Power
on "Development A Operatm of Current PMEC
Education Programs" Willie Younger, County
Extension Agent-Marine of the Texas Marine Advi-
sory Service will present s historical overview of the
conceptualisation anti subsequent development of
the PMEC Holsworth will address the MCND •Pi
role as fscllitor and landlord of the PMEC Rudy
and Wharton County Jr. College (WCJC) also offer;
trig courses at the PMEC, Dr. Jim Coats, vice presi,
dent or WCJC. and Richard Moore. Dean of InstrocI
lion at TSTC, will discuss both current and fotur>:
development and delivery of college level technics’
^ An afternoon workscssion led by Darren Rudlof'
of the Texas Dept, of Commerce will gear ilsd,
towards "Defining Needs, Goals A Visions Witl
Which To Shape The Future " -i
Friday’s panel/discussion topic will be An Over-
view by Possible Program Collaborators ' Taking
part in that segment, and their topics will be the
following:
•Madge Lindsey and John Herron, Texas Parks A
Wildlife Dept.—‘The Linkages Between Nature•
Based Tourism and Marine Education"
•Irene Pickhardt. Texas Environmental Educa-
tion Advisory Committee— "The Needs and Oppor
tunitiesfor Focused Marine A Coastal Environment
tal Learning Programs for Both Teachers and Stu-
dents" £:*;
•Martha Curtis and Ron Howard. Texas Agricul
turn! Extension Service—"Relevant 4-H Youth De-
velopment Programs A Their Marine Applications"
•Becky Frausto, Texas Rehabilitation Comtnis-
t\oo "Job Training for the DisablethThe Coasm
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•Robert Long, Jobs Partnership Training Act Pn>
gram- "Job Training Programs-The Coastal Con
•Mike Hightower, Texas Sea Grant College Rro
gram "Sea Grant's Marine tdtuatton Muston"
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developing concurrent strategy end recommend*
lions based on the various presentations for desigit
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