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Old River-Winfree Founders Day meets Tuesday May 19th, 2009.  6:30 p.m. ORW Community Building

May 13, 2009

 

May 10, 2009

Old River-Winfree May 9, 2009 Election Results

Incumbent Colleen Fontenot won with 30 votes, Dennis Demura 29 votes

Proposition for Sales Tax - Passed

 

May 6, 2009

Old River Baptist

Boy's Camp Registration Forms and $35 deposit due May 10 !!

 BOYS CAMP "Wild"

 Lake Tomahawk Christian Retreat Center

June 24 -28

$165

After May 10, $175, if space available.

 

         *This camp is for boys who have completed grades 1-12.

         *Grades 1-5 are bunked in 'cabins'. It is mandatory that Grades 7-12

           attend Wilderness Camp (tent camping) on other side of the lake. 

       *Grade 6 have an option of either style of camp, cabins or Wilderness.

 

*Registration Forms are in the church office and kiosk in foyer of worship center.

*Adult male sponsor needed for boys grades 1-6.

*Contact Pam McCoy or church office at 281-576-6030 for more information.

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May 5, 2009

DRAFT CHAMBERS COUNTY TRANSIT PLAN

PUBLIC MEETING and COMMENT PERIOD

Recommendations20address improved public transportation options for area residents

WHO:  Houston-Galveston Area Council, Texas Department of Transportation, and Chambers County

.WHEN:  Public Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2009, 3:00 p.m.

.WHERE:  Mont Belvieu City Hall, 11607 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, Texas 77580.

WHY:  The draft Transit Plan is part of the Gulf Coast Regional Public Transit Coordination Planning process that addresses the urgent need for better public transportation options for Chambers County residents, including the elderly, disabled, and low income individuals who are mobility challenged. .

WHAT:  H-GAC is hosting this public meeting to present recommendations derived from two previous rounds of public meetings (2006-2008) that include:

.SHORT-TERM –

·         County-wide general public Demand-Response service

·         Commuter shuttle pilot project between eastern Harris and western Chambers counties

·         Implementation of Commute Solutions Program strategies

·         Initiate discussions to develop a Car-Ownership Program like the Ways to Work® Program

·         Beyond the short-term project period, Chambers County could consider either joining or creating a rural transit district.

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MID-TERM – Evaluate the feasibility of potential Park-and-Ride services in the following areas:

·          Westbound towards Baytown, downtown Houston CBD, and the Houston Ship Channel

·         Eastbound towards Beaumont/Port Arthur and industrial corridors

·         North-South connecting Chambers and Liberty Counties along the SH 146 corridor

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LONG-TERM – A Transit Feasibility Assessment of an Intermodal Transfer Center near IH 10 and SH 146

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COMMENTS:  Public input is vital to the success of t hese proposed improvements. The comment period runs through Friday, June 5, 2009 at 5 p.m.. Submit written comments online at PublicComments@h-gac.com, or fax to 713-993-4508, or mail to H-GAC Transportation Public Information, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, TX 77227-2777.

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Your opinion counts! Visit www.h-gac.com/transportation to make comments and view a draft copy of the transit plan. For questions about the Chambers County Transit Plan, contact Mr. Kari Hackett, H-GAC Transportation Program Manager, at Kari.Hackett@h-gac.com or 713-993-4576.

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MORE:  The Houston-Galveston Area Council (www.h-gac.com) is a voluntary association of local governments in the 13-county Gulf Coast Planning Region – an area of 12,500 square miles and more than 5.7 milli on people. H-GAC works to promote efficient and accountable use of local, state, and federal tax dollars and serves as a problem-solving and information forum for local governments.

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H-GAC will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending H-GAC functions. Requests from persons needing these special accommodations should be received by H-GAC staff 24 hours prior to a function. The public meeting will be conducted in English and requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should be made at least two working days prior to a function. Please call 713-993-4557.

May 4, 2009

Bruce Matthews played for the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans. He was selected All-Pro 12 years in a row (a record) and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

He is currently one of the offensive line coaches for the Houston Texans. Most importantly, he is an outspoken Christian and will be bringing our message following the time of worship.

He will be at OLD RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH at 7:15 p.m. tomorrow, Monday, May 4, 2009. 

This is something every Football fan will want to see!  Whether you play it in High School now, or used to play, or like to sit on the couch and root your team on, this is for You!

Spread the Word!  I know this is short notice, but a phone call will do the trick!

The Men's Monthly Fellowship Supper is at 6:30 p.m. that night and then they will regroup in the the Worship Center to hear Bruce!  If you have never been to the Men's Monthly Fellowship Supper, find out about it at the ORB website

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We are looking for historical documents, pictures, whatever you might have to scan for the historical pages and print for the Old River-Winfree Museum we hope to have one day.

The Historical Documents, etc. will be handled with the utmost care and given back to you as quickly as possible.

Visit the ORW Historical Pages often as Documents, pictures, links are being added everyday.

Also, an online store is coming to the ORW Founders Day Website for T-Shirts, mugs, etc.  Great gift Ideas and we mail them out for you.

Know someone not living in town anymore, bur are descendant of the original settlers?  Tell them to come home by sending one of these fine items. 

Hurricane Season is upon us!

Old River-Winfree, Chambers County, and Old River Baptist are preparing for the new Hurricane Season.  As we look back on Hurricane Ike, start preparing your family and your house. 

Become familiar with Chambers County Website.  It is a wealth of information for our county.  Their website is:  http://co.chambers.tx.us  The Emergency Management  should be added to your favorites to learn about any emergency in our County, State, or Country.  The web page is:  http://co.chambers.tx.us/offices/emermgmt.html

Take responsibility for your home and your family.  In the first three days after a hurricane, don't expect any emergency vehicles, the Sheriff's Department, or supplies to be able to get to you.  Be prepared for the worst case scenario.

Always be prepared for a minimum of three (3) days without electricity.  The devastation of Hurricane Ike left some of us without electricity for 2 weeks and more.  PREPARE!

Thank God it wasn't as hot as it could have been, but remember batteries!  Battery operated fans were really in demand during our recovery time.  Buy early.  Radios, flashlights, candles.  Try those Red Cross Emergency Radios at Best Buy or Wal-Mart.  They are around $45.

Have a place to go for a few days, in case you are without electricity for a while.

If possible, turn the main power off to your house to prevent a surge when the electricity comes back on.

The ORW will be working with J & S Water to insure a generator is readily available to keep the water flowing to us and to keep our drinking water safe from contamination.

Be prepared is the Motto of the Boy and Girl Scouts.  If our children can do it, we can, too.

If you have any suggestions that helped in getting your through Hurricane Ike aftermath, please e-mail us and we will share it with others. 

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Swine Flue 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:

People cannot get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Most influenza viruses, including the swine flu virus, are not spread by food.

Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.

No food safety issues have been identified, related to the flu.

Preliminary investigations have determined that none of the people infected with the flu had contact with hogs.

The virus is spreading by human-to-human transmission.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.                                                        

Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands frequently and use alcohol-based sanitizers.

Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Try to stay in good general health.

Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Texas Department of State Health Services http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/ (then click on "Swine Flu")               
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/swineflue

May 1, 2009

Mosquito spraying by plane has been delayed due the winds we have all been noticing and the rain, of course.  County sprayers (with which the City of Old River-Winfree signs an interlocal agreement every year) can not spray during the day because of honey bee owners don't want their bees destroyed as bees journey out during the day.  At night they are back in the hive.  So they have to wait for no winds or rain at night to spray.

They are spraying tonight.