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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 Oct 8, 2009 | Tagged in: Fort Bend County , events , community , activities
From mutton-bustin' races to cook-offs to rodeos, the Fort Bend County Fair is under way. The 9 day event started things off last Friday and is finishing off this weekend. There is still time to get in on the fun for the remaining days of the fair, including the Calf Scramble & Mutton Bustin' event this Friday and Saturday.
This weekend will also host a barbecue cook-off, Bucket Calf Show, concerts, dancing, tractor pulls, and more.
"I think there is something for everybody, you can come out and entertain your family and have some good wholesome fun, whether you are walking through and seeing all the art work the kids have done or you go to the carnival or rodeo or if you just want to walk around the grounds and eat whatever your heart desires," Fort Bend County Fair President Claudia Wright said of fair.
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 18, 2009 | Tagged in: events , education , activities
Are you looking for a place where your child can learn and explore the world in a safe, yet diverse environment? If so, then join other Lakemont families in welcoming Imagination Campus - the “Ultimate Intelligence Raising Environment.” Imagination Campus offers a safe and friendly environment and is proud to be named the first Texas eco-healthy childcare and preschool by the OEC environmental council.
The campus offers daily childcare and schooling for children, birth through Kindergarten, to give them not just a head start but a leap in learning. Each curriculum is specially created and geared towards the unique stage of development your child is in. As your child grows, the curriculum changes to provide age appropriate and individually tailored classes which stress critical thinking through a globally oriented curriculum. Over time they learn about language and grammar, math, art, and technology to name a few. They even begin hearing French, Spanish and Mandarin at age two, with language classes starting at age three – always learning at their own pace in an encouraging academic environment.
Once they’ve entered grade school children can still take part in the academic programs through the After School Enrichment Program. Imagination Campus provides transportation from five Lakemont area schools throughout the school year. The program includes a healthy snack and time to do homework with the help of imagination counselors, followed by fun, relaxing activities based on a themed module which changes every three weeks (e.g. cooking or learning about matter) to increase their knowledge and understanding of the world.
Lakemont Shores, Lakemont’s newest village, is now open! This new village is home to Lakemont’s final recreation site: an expansive park setting featuring a gazebo, picnic area, landing and tiered hill, all overlooking the community’s newest lake.
Brighton Homes and J Patrick Homes have recently released a limited number of lake view homesites in this new section, where new homes are priced from the $260’s to the $300’s and are located on spacious home sites.
Brighton Homes just opened a beautiful new model home, the Chandler. This spacious floor plan offers 6 bedrooms and three and one half baths encompassing 4,208 square feet.
Come see this beautiful new section, lake view home sites and an impressive new model home!
Posted on Sep 14, 2009 | Tagged in: model homes , Lakemont
Gehan Homes is the newest builder to joined master-planned Lakemont by Friendswood Development Company. Located off Mason Road adjacent to the entrance of the Westpark Tollway, Lakemont features new homes priced from the $140,000s to the $300,000s by Perry Homes, Lennar, J. Patrick Homes and Brighton Homes.
Gehan Homes, known for innovative designs throughout the Houston area, will offer its Premier Collection of home designs priced from the $140,000s to the $180,000s. The one- and two-story floor plans range in size from 1,520 to more than 2,700 square feet.
A new model home and sales office will open soon in the community, where sales are already under way. For more information on Gehan Homes in Lakemont, contact sales associate Scott Villarreal at 281-875-0398.
Posted on Sep 12, 2009 | Tagged in: Lamar C.I.S.D. , events , community
Lamar Consolidated ISD, Fort Bend County school districts, the city of Houston, and Houston area school districts are collaborating once again to visit the homes of drop out students to convince them to return to school and graduate. The Dropout Recovery Walk is set to take place on September 12th, and is currently taking volunteers.
Drop outs have quite an impact on the economy of Texas, so this effort is important to strengthen the community and keep Houston, Fort Bend, and surrounding areas on top. "It is difficult to describe the impact that occurs when caring adults use personal time to travel to a student’s home and discuss concerns for the student’s future," states Rhett Gray," LCISD administrator for Truancy and Dropout Prevention. "There were several success stories from last year’s event. Not all the students do return, but we are motivated by each one that does."
Volunteering for the Dropout Recovery Walk is open to a wide variety of people. Volunteers range from non-profits, local governments, schools, businesses, and more. Before attending the walk volunteers will receive training and travel in groups with information packages. These packets include program options and academic instruction. Those who can't make it in person may still assist by making calls to former students. This is a great way to get them back on track to earning a degree.
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 | Tagged in: Fort Bend County , events , charity
Remote controlled airplane enthusiasts and those with curious children in the Fort Bend area can visit a great show this weekend! The Fort Bend Radio Control Club is hosting its 12th Annual Radio-Controlled Model Air Show this Labor Day.
On Monday, September 7th, the event will run from 9am to 2pm on the West side of Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg. Just look for the Fort Bend Radio Control Club's flying field. The event will benefit for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The Labor Day event will include a mini air show around noon to 1pm. Aspiring, beginning pilots can take part in a flight training program, as well. The club members will also give demonstrations of jet turbine powered planes, aerobatic planes, and the flying lawn mower.
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.
Posted on Aug 24, 2009 | Tagged in: Lamar C.I.S.D. , events , community
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.
