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Posted on Jan 14, 2010 | Tagged in: people
Jim Keller is not just another man from Richmond - he is a man who creates. During his 42 years working as a civil engineer he made blueprints for designs and calculated precise measurements, making sure the product was the exact outcome the idea foretold. Now he creates works of art, forming them as his hand and mind lead, never knowing exactly what the outcome will be – sculptural work that landed him a spot among 400 other artists at the Bayou City Art Festival two years in a row.
Though it started out as a hobby and a side job in carpentry, Keller’s love of crafting wood has evolved into a new art form. “Through my lifelong love of wood I have evolved from a carpenter, to a cabinet maker, to a wood turner and finally to a sculptor,” Keller shared. As a sculptor he takes pieces of wood from nature and changes them into works of art – better known as a woodturner.
Posted on Oct 9, 2009 | Tagged in: people , community
On September 22, 2009 Hilmar Moore celebrated a 60 year run as Richmond Mayor. The choice that started on September 22, 1949 to fill an unexpired two-year mayoral term turned into a lifelong venture as Moore won 29 consecutive mayoral elections over the years. His loyalty to office is a quality that Richmond residents can be proud to have on their side.
The secret to his success lies not in his own efforts but in “extremely good” city staff, particularly city managers that Moore has worked with. His time in office, believed to be the nation’s longest-tenured position currently in service, has been one of team work and success. Moore said of his team, “I just let them do what they know how to do which is run the city.”
To celebrate his time in office he was honored in 2008 with a statute in front of City Hall. Of the statue he said “I thought it was for dead people, I may look dead, but I am not.” His sense of humor and straightforward attitude have kept him in honor and respect in the community. He is very much alive and plans to run again in 2010. When asked if he could be a mayor at the age of 100, he pondered and answered, “Now that, is a long time.”
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 | Tagged in: people , community
What would a Richmond resident do with a million dollars? That is the question that is being answered by Lloyd Haynes of Richmond, TX who won $1 million dollars recently.
Friday September 18, Lloyd was on his way home from enjoying a local football game when his wife, Lovie, encouraged him to stop and buy a couple of Blockbuster tickets. While Lloyd was reluctant at first, he stopped and bought two of them. By 9:30pm he was scratching the first of two tickets to no avail, and his reluctance turned to disdain.
But, starting on the second ticket he saw a winning number, and then another winning number with a symbol for the $1 million prize. Of course his disdain turned to excitement as he yelled for his wife Lovie. She coolly commented, “Well, we won a million dollars.”
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 | Tagged in: Rosenberg , people , community
Lakemont and the Rosenberg area have someone to be proud of! Darren McCarthy, Rosenberg Parks and Recreation Director, has met all National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) requirements and is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional through 2012. Only 12 recreation professionals in the region hold that certification, which testifies to the difficulty of accomplishing the feat.
McCarthy is also the certification chair for the Texas Recreations and Parks Society for TRAPS Region Four, covering the greater Gulf Coast and Houston. The NPRA is a nonprofit organization and is a leading national organization dedicated to the advancement of public parks and recreation via research and education.
Director Darren McCarthy originally came to Rosenberg in October 2007 where he was previously the Parks and Recreation Director in New Hampshire and oversaw six parks similar to Rosenberg's. In addition to ten years of recreation management experience, he is also a Certified Commercial Recreation Professional, First Aid Instructor, and Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
