Blog entries - August 2009

Lamar Consolidated High School Class of 1959 Prepares for 50 Year Reunion

Daphne Hager — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Richmond county is certainly a place where traditions and memories have value and are treasured by many. In this case, these memories are preserved by the 1959 class of Lamar Consolidated High school. On October 9th-10th, Lamar Consolidated High School will hold its 50 year class reunion. Gerald Albrecht, member of the Lamar 1959 Alumni Reunion Committee, is busy gathering classmates together for this reunion at Fort Bend Country Club, 2627 FM 762 in Richmond, Texas.

The school is located at 4606 Mustang Ave. in Rosenberg, and was originally established in 1949 during a more "innocent" era, as classmate Janice Norman recalls. “Most people graduated and we didn't have the dropout rate that we hear about today,” Norman said.

The group's 15th anniversary in 1974 marked the time when they made the reunion a formal tradition every five years. This reunion marks special significance not only for being the golden 50 number, but as it will be the first one to not include Betty LeBlanc. LeBlanc was the class queen and past coordinator for the other reunions. She passed away in 2006 of cancer. Known for her school spirit, Norman acknowledges her for her organization of activities and outings for classmates.

For many like Charles Edwards, vice president of the 1959 senior class and lifelong resident of Rosenberg, attending the reunions brings back many fond memories. Edwards has attended every class reunion so far, and hopes to locate most of his classmates for the reunion, 60% of which are believed to still live in the Rosenberg/Richmond area.

On September 1st, the committee will hold a meeting regarding the reunion. For more information on the 1959 Lamar Consolidated High School Reunion contact LaVerne Gibson at 281-232-5663, or Edwards at 281-391-2150 or visit the website at Lamar59.com.

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Source: Chron.com

Back to School News: New Immunization Requirements for Texas Kids

Daphne Hager — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Texas kids are getting ready to go back to schools, and for many children, preparation includes getting a few more immunizations. This year, big changes have been made in immunization requirements which will impact incoming kindergarten and seventh grade students.
The changes to the requirements were made to bring Texas into line more closely with what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices recommend. These changes started on August 01 and include:Hepatitis A Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine.Measles, Mumps, Rubelle (MMR) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of the MMR vaccine.Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten and 7th grade will be required to have two doses of the Varicella vaccine. However, a written statement from the parent/guardian, school nurse or physician attesting to the child already having had chickenpox may replace the vaccine.Tetanus, Diptheria and acellular pertussis-containing Vaccine (Tdap): All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of Tdap vaccine. Students in the 7th grade are required to have a booster shot of Tdap only if it has been five years since their last dose. Students in grades 8-12 are required to have a booster shot of Tdap if it has been ten years or more since their previous dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine.Meningococcal Vaccine: All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of meningococcal vaccine. For more information on immunization requirements for Texas kids:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/IMMUNIZE/

Lakemont's Elementary School Earns Exemplary Rating

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

After an exciting summer of good news for the Lamar CISD – the winning of the HEB Excellence in Education award and McNeill Elementary School’s principal Ken Davis earning the National Distinguished Elementary Principal honor; recently released rankings from the Texas Education Agency include more Lamar CISD schools that have earned an Exemplary rating.

The district in which children living in master-planned Lakemont attend, two of the four schools zoned to the community have earned an exemplary rating from the TEA.

McNeill Elementary, located within the Lakemont community, has earned an exemplary ranking as well as Wertheimer Middle School. Lakemont children also attend Briscoe Junior High and Foster High School, which earned a Recognized rating from the TEA. School rankings are based on student performance on the state’s assessment tests and student attendance.

“The Lamar CISD is a great district represented by outstanding students, teachers and parental support,” said Misty Watkins, Marketing Director for Lakemont. “McNeill Elementary is one of the newest schools in the district and has already earned numerous accolades for its various accomplishments.”

Information on Lakemont’s schools, builders and amenities is available in new-home sales offices which are open daily in the community.

New State Law: No Cell Phones in School Zones

Daphne Hager — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Lakemont residents should be wary when driving through Lamar C.I.S.D.'s and other schools' school zones (like Katy I.S.D.), as a new state law will prohibit the use of wireless communication devices while operating a vehicle in a school zone. Violators must pay a fine of up to $200 per violation.

House Bill 55 is set to take effect on September 1, and is intended to promote the safety of students. While the law has not taken effect in all areas of Texas yet, it is in effect in the West Houston area.

A few facts about the law:
Provisions under the law will allow drivers to use cell phones in school zones with a hands-free device or when their vehicle is stopped.School bus drivers will be affected, too.The law is an amendment of the Texas Transportation Code, section 545.425. An additional exception is provided in emergency situations, when a driver needs to use a cell phone in a school zone to contact police, fire, or emergency medical personnel.We beg Lakemont residents to heed this new law, as it is designed with the safety of you and your children in mind!

Lakemont Cyclists can Join in Tour de Cure

Daphne Hager — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure will be coming to West Houston for Houston's inaugural ride on September 19th, and there are many ways Lakemont can help! The Tour de Cure will need sponsors, riders, teams, volunteers, and donations to make the ride a success. Your help will contribute to the ADA’s mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

A Few Facts on Diabetes:
If current trends continue, 1 in 3 children born after the year 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime.Over 23.6 million Americans are influenced by diabetes5 million of those don’t even know they have diabetesAn additional 57 million people have pre-diabetes, putting them at great risk for developing type 2 diabetesOver $174 billion direct and indirect healthcare costs are attributed to diabetes

Get Started Helping

Become a Ride Sponsor - The ride offers benefits like DOE signage, vendor booths, and a company link on the local web site.

Form a Company Team - Wear your company t-shirt/jersey while you ride. The more riders you have the easier it is to get your company logo noticed.

Become a Volunteer - Promote goodwill in the community as you assist the hard-working athletes.

Ride Info

The current goal to raise $100,000.00 is 49% complete, with $49,339.00 raised so far.The ride starts at Champion Nissan at 25550 Kingsland near Katy Mills Mall and will take place along beautiful countryside along common cycling routes.There are four options for routes: 100 miles, 64 miles, 32 miles, and 15 miles, with the earliest check-in starting at 6:30 AM.

To learn more or register, visit Diabetes.org/Tour.

About the American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Powered by a network of more than one million volunteers—and a membership representing diabetes patients and their families, physicians, scientists, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and educators.