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From the Managing Editor
The Magazine About Life on the Water’s Edge
Finally, summer is here! The kids are out of
school and I have an excuse to soak up a little sun
and have some fun as long as they don’t make me
stay outside more than 10 minutes. Otherwise,
I get cranky and have to bark a lot, which wears
me out and then I am forced to nap the rest of the
day. This means I have to get this work thing done
quickly, not that I am complaining… It’s amazing,
I have done this gig for three months already and
I’m still loving it. The response we have been getting from our readers has been great and the interest is growing. All the enthusiasm and kind words
are greatly appreciated and great for my job security. I wouldn’t want some young pup coming in
and taking my spot on the couch.
Oh yes, June is going to be a great month
whether you are planning family vacations or just
spending time with Dad on Father’s Day. Yep, you
read it right, don’t say I didn’t remind you but you
better not forget June 17th is Father’s Day. Dads
seem to get a little grumpy when you celebrate
Mother’s Day then skip his day even though Dads
are harder to buy for. You can’t just pick some flowers or get some candy, and that whole tie thing never works… I even suggested a bark collar, but Mom
said that would really get me in the doghouse. If
you ask me, everyday is Dad’s day but since no
one seems to be asking me...my point is, no matter what you have planned this month, it’s summer.
Enjoy it and remember to keep reading Dock Line
Magazine and tell all your friends about us. Coco
says you can even check us out on Facebook and
she would know. She’s much better working with
the computer than I am. Until next month!
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Straight Talk About Oral Health
8
Grasten Power Technologies Expands to Meet Community
Growth Second Location Now Open in Magnolia
10
Rosehill Christian School Students Earn Gold Medals
10
TAPPS Names Cooper 3A Baseball Coach of the Year
11
In & Around
12
San Jacinto River Authority - Every Drop Counts:
Join the Backyard Weather Network and Fill in the Gaps
14
San Jacinto River Authority Kid’s Page
15
Photofacials
16
Back to Health
18
Tomball Police Department Takes to the “Open” Skies
19
Why Should Jennifer Aniston Be The Only One With
Great Hair?
20
Texas Parks & Wildlife: TPWD Welcomes New Fisheries
Biologist!
20
Creatures From The Deep
21
LSGCD: Five Things That Really Will Help You Save Water
And Money!
23
Creating Compliance
25
Stage Right Shares 3 Things Cinderella Would Never Do
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Clean ‘Em, Catch ‘Em, and Eat ‘Em
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Can You Hear Me Now?
29
Builders Block
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The Magazine About Life on the Waters Edge
Angela Glezman
PUBLISHER/editor
Gracie
Managing Editor
Kelly L. O’Quinn
Art Director
Lindsey Kasprzak
Graphic Designer
Tyler Forner
Terri Crowell
SALES ASSOCIATES
Glynda Huddleston
writer
Kathy Haas
PHOTOGRAPHER
Contributors:
Steven Wong
Kathryn Rogers
Dr. Jamie Marshall • Mark Webb
Dr. David Reeves
Chad Cheshire • Robin Sandusky
James B. Hanigan, DDS, MS, PA
Michelle Hutton-Goodson,
MPsy., MABA
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Nearly 75 percent of American adults suffer
from various forms of periodontal (gum) disease.
Though reversible in its initial stages, mounting
evidence has shown a strong relationship between
oral bacteria and life-threatening diseases such as
oral cancer; heart disease; diabetes, respiratory
ailments; and premature/low birth weight babies
makes it critical that the condition be prevented or
treated aggressively.
Heart Disease—The number one killer
among men and women, killing almost a million
people a year. Numerous research studies have
shown a link between cardiovascular disease
and key bacterium in periodontal disease. While
research continues to explore the link, it is
important to treat periodontal disease aggressively
so its impact on heart disease can be reduced or
eliminated.
Diabetes—A chronic disease and is the
fourth leading cause of death among American. It
is estimated that nearly 16 million people in the
U.S. have the disease and 95 percent of Americans
with diabetes also have periodontal disease, due
in part to an increased susceptibility to infections.
Research has shown that people with periodontal
disease have more difficulty controlling their blood
sugar levels while periodontal disease can increase
the risk of developing diabetes.
Your first line of defense against
periodontal disease is to visit
your
dental
hygienist.
In addition to helping
patients understand the
connection
between
oral health care and
overall health, dental hygienists educate their
patients about proper oral hygiene and treat
periodontal disease to prevent the condition from
advancing and complicating other diseases. Often
they will recommend you see an orthodontist to
align your teeth in a healthier more cleansable
position. Invisalign trays are an excellent way
to get that proper alignment. Because they are
removable, Invisalign is a great treatment option
for periodontal patients where cleaning your teeth
can be more difficult. u
HOLDING BACK IS A THING OF THE PAST
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If you’re uncomfortable with your teeth, you could be holding back who you
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Grasten Power Technologies
Expands to Meet
Community Growth
SECOND LOCATION
NOW OPEN IN
MAGNOLIA
By: Glynda Huddleston
“We absolutely have the best
service team in our area, with
over 30 years combined experience, our technicians are
on call 24/7 to serve our community for regular maintenance
service, repairs or emergency
calls. Your safety and security
is our number one priority!”
~ Joshua Keller,
Grasten Power Technologies
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Now with two locations, Grasten Power
Technologies of The Woodlands has recently
opened their new second location in Magnolia, which allows them the power to better serve a broader and more extended area
of customers. With hurricane season once
again nipping at our heels, this is great news!
If you currently have an existing unit, Grasten
Power Technologies specializes in preventative maintenance and repairs, and if you’ve
considered purchasing a unit, now is the time
– BEFORE YOU NEED IT.
Automatic standby generators offer dependable protection during unexpected power outages. With a complete line of residential and commercial generators and transfer
switches, Grasten Power Technologies can
provide the ideal solution for safe, reliable,
automatic backup power for your home or
business that lets you live your life without
interruption. Installing an automatic standby
generator provides backup power 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. Because the system is
automatic, it will cover your home in a power
blackout even if you are away.
Grasten Power Technologies is an authorized dealer of name-brand residential and
commercial generators. They feature a premier inventory of Generac, Kohler and Briggs
& Stratton generators that are designed for
any type of specific need. Their licensed,
bonded and insured electricians have in-depth
knowledge on various types of power systems
and fuel supplies. Grasten Power Technologies assists you and manages your generator purchase from the initial load inspection to
the final practice run. They provide you with a
FREE site inspection and load test to determine which generator is right for you. Once
a generator has been chosen, they ensure
that your new generator is installed quickly,
correctly, and complies with all applicable
building codes. After the installation is complete a power outage will be simulated to test
your new generator to ensure it is functioning
properly. As a licensed and insured company,
Grasten Power Technologies strives to offer
courteous, reliable customer service as well
as extremely competitive pricing.
Generator Preventative Maintenance
Plans are based on the manufacturer of
your generator, and offer preventative maintenance packages and semi-annual plans.
With more than 30 years of combined experience, Grasten Power Technologies’ technicians provide excellence in inspections, load
tests and maintenance solutions for any type
of generator. They make it their job to eliminate the inconveniences of a power outage
and ensure that your home or office building
is continuously protected with a superior power system and reliable maintenance package.
Grasten Power Technologies is a licensed
Warranty and Repair service provider for all
your automatic standby generator needs.
Semi-Annual Maintenance Plans:
Grasten Power Technologies maintenance
plans provide the required maintenance for
your standby generator systems for 1 or 2 full
years. The plan includes two inspections per
year by following the factory service schedule. Their experienced service technicians
will verify complete system functionality during each inspection:
Preventative Maintenance Visit 1:
Change engine oil, engine oil filter, inspect/
adjust belts, hose clamps, fuel supply connections and exhaust manifold bolts. Inspect
and repair leaks in cooling system, engine
oil. Test battery voltage, water level, alternator voltage, generator output voltage and frequency. Check and adjust (if needed) engine
exerciser circuits.
Preventative Maintenance Visit 2:
Inspect/adjust belts, hose clamps, fuel supply connections, and exhaust manifold bolts.
Inspect and repair leaks in cooling system,
engine oil. Test battery voltage, water level,
alternator voltage, generator output voltage
and frequency. Check and adjust engine exerciser circuits, if necessary.
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Grasten Power Technologies –
Meet ‘The Powerhouse’
Mr. Joshua Keller, Director of Operations,
heads up the crew that brings security and
peace of mind to the families in our community. He is a proud graduate from Sam Houston State University with a double major in
Business and Finance. He began his career
in the industry while attending college by selling generators to pay for his education. Now,
many years later, with dedication he proudly
provides a very vital service to his customers
while utilizing his comprehensive knowledge
to help provide you with a product that will
best fit the needs of your home.
Are YOU ready for the next
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Grasten Power Technologies
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[email protected]
Location One:
2201 Timberloch Place, Suite 110
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Location Two:
32815 FM 2978, Suite B
Magnolia, TX 77354
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Rosehill Christian School Students
Earn Gold Medals
Tomball
residents
Riley
Johnson and Michael Thorson
walked away with gold medals
at the recent ACSI District Art
Festival.
The Art Festival was
held in Bellville and included
private schools from Houston
and the surrounding areas.
Riley, a 3rd grade student
at Rosehill Christian School, was
the top artist overall in 3rd-5th
grade for Painting. Michael, who
is also a student at RCS, is in the
5th grade and took the medal for
his Black and White Drawing. u
TAPPS Names
Cooper 3A
Baseball
Coach of the
Year
Robert Cooper, Head Varsity Baseball
Coach at Rosehill Christian School, has
been named the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 3A
Baseball Coach of the Year for 2011-12.
Cooper has coached at Rosehill for 9
years and led the team to the Final Four
in 2007. This spring the RCS Varsity team
were District Champions, with three of the
players making the All-State team.
In addition to his coaching duties at
Rosehill, Cooper has been on staff at Baseball USA for 12 years and coaches the Pirates, a summer league team. He has also
coached college ball for 5 years and has
coached internationally for Christian-based
UPI Ministries.
Cooper is a native of Barrington, Rhode
Island and is a die-hard Red Sox fan. u
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Orthodontics
for the Entire Family
Tomball Farmers Market
When: June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. every Saturday
Where: Cherry Street and FM 2920, Tomball,
TX 77375
From April through July, join us. We are located
at the corner of FM 2920 and Cherry Street in
Historic Downtown Tomball. Tomball Farmers
Market is a cooperative effort of local families
dedicated to providing the highest quality food
and handmade products to our community. For
more information call 713-805-3999 or visit our
website at www.tomballfarmersmarket.org.
See you at the next Market!
james B. Hanigan
DDS, MS, PA
Board Certified Orthodontist
Creating Beautiful Smiles...
with a Personal Touch.
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TOMBALL OFFICE
29220 Quinn Road
(281) 351 5482
MAGNOLIA OFFICE
Magnolia Medical Center
(281) 356 2929
2ND Saturday at the Depot
When: June 9, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 201 S. Elm St., Tomball, TX - in historic
downtown Tomball
There will be a Tarzan yelling contest, Music
by Soul Shine, Make dad a card (while supplies
last), games, concessions, and more! The Splash
Pad will be open so bring your towel! Rusty’s
Family Feature: Walt Disney’s “Tarzan”. For information call 281-351-5484.
Tomball Kids Club Summer Program
When: Monday, June 20 – Wednesday, August
17, 2012
Time: 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Where: MLK Community Park, 403 Chestnut,
Tomball, TX 77375
HOUSTON - H-E-B and the City of Tomball
are partnering to host a Tomball Kids Club
Summer Program for area children ages 14 and
under. The eight-week Tomball Kids Club Summer Program is FREE to participants and will
take place from Monday, June 20, 2012 through
Wednesday, August 17, 2012 (excluding July 4),
from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Each day will feature an interactive fitness
activity, a presentation from a guest speaker and
a healthy lunch, provided by H-E-B or a local
restaurant. Registration forms can be filled out
at Tomball City Hall at 401 Market Street, or
H-E-B, located at 28520 Tomball Parkway. Participants may choose which dates they attend, or
can attend each session. All camp sessions will
take place at the MLK Community Park. u
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The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) collaborates with a number of organizations to collect and share data
related to rainfall and streamflows. Over the years, the SJRA has partnered with the Harris County Flood Control
District, the National Weather Service, the United States Geologic Survey, the National Hydrologic Warning Council, the TCEQ Dam Safety Program, and the Gulf Coast River Forecast Center in Fort Worth.
Numerous agencies collaborate on weather data to improve accuracy and reduce costs, and one of the latest developments in this collaborative approach is the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network
(CoCoRaHS) established by the National Weather Service, which is supported nationally by the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration.
The following article by Jeff Lindner, the CoCoRaHS Houston/Galveston Regional Coordinator, explains the
CoCoRaHS project and describes how you can get involved as a local weather data collector.
Every Drop Counts: Join The Backyard
Weather Network and Fill in the Gaps
Help weather experts keep track of where
and how much it rains in your neighborhood
by volunteering to be a “data collector” for
the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and
Snow Network (CoCoRaHS). The race is on
to add thousands of volunteers to the Houston/Galveston regional network!
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail
and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is a unique,
non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working
together to measure and map precipitation
(rain, hail and snow).
You do not have to have a meteorology
degree or list of credentials to volunteer for
CoCoRaHS – you just need to have an interest in observing and reporting weather conditions and a desire to learn more about how
weather can affect and impact our lives, region, and nation.
What do CoCoRaHS volunteers do?
Utilizing an official CoCoRaHS rain gage
set up in a strategic location, a volunteer is
asked to take precipitation measurements
each day in approximately a two hour window
between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. central time
and then record those measurements on the
CoCoRaHS website (www.cocorahs.org).
The data is organized and displayed on
the website for the general public’s observation and use. The National Weather Service,
meteorologists, hydrologists, emergency
managers, city utilities (water supply, water
conservation, stormwater), insurance adjusters, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, engineers, mosquito control, ranchers and farmers, teachers and students, and residents
utilize the information to do everything from
severe storm analysis to comparisons of how
much rain fell in neighboring backyards.
Jeff Lindner, CoCoRaHS Harris/Galveston Regional Coordinator, said CoCoRaHS
volunteers’ precipitation reports help to fill in
the gaps between official rainfall data collection sites in our region, such as the Harris
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County Flood Control District’s Flood Warning System (www.harriscountyfws.org), the
Lower Colorado River Authority’s Hydromet
System
http://hydromet.lcra.org/full.aspx.,
and the National Weather Service’s climate
sites. Consequently, weather forecasters
must use radar estimations to determine rainfall amounts and the result is typically less or
more than actual rainfall totals. Additionally,
the further away from the radar site the less
accurate the estimation making ground truth
reports even more valuable.
“Grassroots rainfall reports determine
what is actually happening,” said Lindner,
who is the Harris County Flood Control District’s meteorologist. “The more volunteers
and rainfall data we have during and after an
event, the better we are able to define how
much it has rained and what the impacts will
be on lake levels, water supply, and any areas
of flooding.”
The Houston/Galveston Network
Lindner said the Houston/Galveston
Region (Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson,
Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Polk, San
Jacinto, Waller, and Wharton counties) has
only 150-250 volunteers members and needs
many more to accurately measure precipitation across the region.
To join, go to the CoCoRaHS website
(www.cocorahs.org) and click on the “Join
CoCoRaHS” emblem in the upper right corner of the home page. The website also offers
a wealth of information on the organization’s
background, training and educational tools,
what type of rain gage is required and how
and where to set it up on your property, and
much more.
About the Community Collaborative
Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS)?
In July 1997, a devastating flash flood
dumped over 12 inches of rain on sections of
Fort Collins, Colorado, resulting in $200 million in damages. In 1998, the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) launched at the Colorado Climate
Center at Colorado State University with the
goal of making improvements in the mapping
and reporting of intense storms.
As more volunteers joined the network,
rain, hail, and snow maps were produced for
storms of all shapes and sizes and the resulting data patterns caught the interest of scientists and the general public. By 2010, CoCoRaHS was a nationwide volunteer network.
The organization’s goals include providing accurate high-quality precipitation data for end
users on a timely basis; increasing the density of precipitation data available throughout
the country by encouraging volunteer weather
observing; encouraging citizens to have fun
participating in meteorological science and
heightening their awareness about weather;
and, providing enrichment activities in water
and weather resources
for teachers, educators
and the community at
large.
CoCoRaHS is supported nationally by the
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Partners in Texas include
the Office of the State
Climatologist (Dr. John
Nielsen-Gammon)
at
Texas A&M University,
the Lower Colorado
River Authority, the Department of Geography and the Environment
at the University of Texas at Austin, the Harris
County Flood Control District, and many other
agencies. u
ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON:
March 27, 2012
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeff Lindner, CoCoRaHS Houston/Galveston
Regional Coordinator
[email protected]
www.cocorahs.org
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Photofacials
By: Dr. David Reeves
Photofacial can seem to be a simple process, almost like taking a “photo”
of a face. But this simple procedure can cause truly earth-shaking changes in
your skin. Individuals that have used this process can truly turn back the aging
process. It is also the most skin-safe, comfortable, and effective treatment available with little or no downtime. Photofacial appointments are quick and you
can return to work or other activities quickly. Redness and swelling are limited
to a few hours usually. Removing sun damage and unsightly veins can make
visible improvements to your appearance, shaving away years.
Specialized hand pieces which filter light to target blood vessels and pigmented lesions are cooled to make treatments more confortable. Each band
of the light spectrum has a wavelength that is ideal for different treatments,
such as sunspot removal, vessel clearance and reducing fine lines. The hallmark
change is collagen production that thickens the skin and makes it look younger. Our “Pulsed Light System” uses a larger treatment window than most other
lasers. This spreads the light over awider area of skin and allows faster coverage
of the skin and quicker treatments as a result. Most areas, except around the
eyes can be treated including the face, neck, chest, arms, back and legs.
Your treatment provider will move the hand piece over the treated area
sending a beam of light through your skin. Each pulse will send a beam of
light through your skin. A flashing light, an audible tone, and a mild sensation
on the skin will tell you when the hand piece is being pulsed. Immediately
after treatment, you can expect a mild sunburn-like sensation, possibly accompanied by some minor swelling. This usually lasts for 2-24 hours and can be
soothed by cold gel or ice packs.
Sunspots and general sun damage will darken after treatment and flake
away in 1-2 weeks. Rosacea will improve and be less red. Spider veins will disappear after treatment, or they may darken and gradually fade.
Typically, several treatments are necessary to treat these skin conditions.
But the most remarkable and most long acting change in your skin will be
almost invisible at first. Collage formation will be increased and fine lines that
would normally appear during the aging process will be delayed. Your skin
will truly improve at all levels. u
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EATING RULES FOR
ROAD TRIPS
Summer time is here! Father’s Day, School’s
Out, the list goes on! So what does that mean for
you and your family? That it is time again to think
about road trips!! If you don’t want to add more
to the pounds you’ve accumulated over the winter
hibernation, as well as be in discomfort for sitting
for long periods, keep these rules in mind for eating and staying healthier on the road:
• Pack along a variety of nutritious foods.
Don’t rely on fast food to carry you through the
trip. Instead pack veggies and fruit for energy, as
well as high-protein foods like tuna, low-fat cheese,
and low-fat peanut butter on saltines. Protein bars
that are low in sugar are also a great way to go.
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Snack bars. These are wonderful and kids love
them.
• Don’t drive too long before eating. That just
makes you hungrier and more likely to pull into
the fast-food or convenience-store joints to get a
quick fix.
• Drink a lot of water. It keeps you full, and,
of course, water’s benefits have no bounds. If
it’s really hot out add Electrolytes to your water.
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Rehydrate (three different flavors and sugar free).
• Stay away from the candy bars. High-sugar
and high-fat snacks are high in calories and low
on nutritional value. And keep you feeling more
hungry!
• When pain creeps up on you, ICE is your
best friend. Keep a couple of ice packs in the cooler when traveling long distances. This is great if
the low back or neck is bothering you. Ice for 20
minutes over the spine. Remember safety first by
putting a cloth or shirt between the ice pack and
your skin.
• Lumbar support in your car is also important. You can find examples of good lumbar supports at websites like www.coreproducts.com or
even in the auto section of Wal-Mart or Target.
Before and After your road trips get into our
clinic and get your spine aligned. It makes for happier, healthier, pain free trips as we get busy this
summer.
We take insurance, personal injury (car accidents), worker’s compensation and affordable cash
plans. u
Best Wishes and Safe Travel,
Dr. Jamie Marshall
Quality of Life Chiropractic
281-789-4182
Adding
Life
to �our
years!
“There’s New
Marshall
in Town!
Meet Magnolia’s New Doctor
Jamie Marshall, d.c.
Have you ever considered seeing a
Chiropractor for relief from pain? Whether
it’s a result of personal injury, overexertion,
or simply life, chiropractic can help!
for only New Patient Visit
$30 donation
to Christ Community School
FOR THEIR BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN
A Health History & Consultation • Initial X-rays (if necessary)
An Orthopedic & Neurological Exam • Report of Findingsm
$250 Value • Expiration 7/1/12
If you are looking for a chiropractor with
extensive training and experience in the
treatment of back and neck problems,
don’t suffer needlessly. Call Dr. Marshall
today to schedule an appointment. If you
have health concerns, you should take
advantage of the opportunity to come in now!
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Tomball Police
Department Takes
to the “Open” Skies
No doors? No roof? No problem, not for the pilot officers who have been
flying an Auto-Gyro MTO Sport gyroplane to provide aerial support to the
Tomball (Texas) Police Department since March 2011.
The Auto-Gyro MTO Sport, a two-seat, open cockpit gyroplane, costs approximately $75,000 to purchase and about $50 an hour to operate, and runs
on the same type of gasoline used in automobiles. It needs minimal room to
take off and land, and uses very little hangar space. The craft can fly at speeds
up to 115 mph or as slow as 0 mph. Add all of those pluses together, and Tomball’s use of the MTO Sport gyroplane scored high enough to be named one
of the “Top 30 Law Enforcement Tecnology Stories of 2011” by Government
Technology (http://www. govtech.com/public-safety/The-Top-30-Law-Enforcement-Technology-Stories-of-2011.html).
Tomball, a municipality of approximately 15,000 people located in Houston’s suburban Harris County, used Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice (NIJ) assistance to launch the nation’s first-ever law enforcement
gyroplane.
“In 2009, I attended the NIJ Applied Technologies Conference in Coronado, Calif., where I saw a demonstration of a powered parachute,” says Tomball
Chief Robert S. Hauck. (See TechBeat, Summer 2006). “That was my introduction to the NIJ Aviation Technology Program and nonconventional aircraft.
Before coming to Tomball, I spent 20 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, and just took for granted that aerial support was available to officers on the ground 24/7. When I came to the Houston area, I discovered that
resources were much more limited.”
Hauck initially expressed interest in obtaining a powered parachute for
use in Tomball, but learned that the prevailing Texas winds made its use impractical. The program wanted to look at the Auto-Gyro for testing and evaluation, and Hauck and two of his officers eventually found themselves attending
a week of training along with a certified pilot from the Harris County Sheriff ’s
Office. Harris County has served as a “mentoring partner” to Tomball on the
project.
“When [NIJ Aviation Technology Program Manager] Mike O’Shea asked
me to make a presentation on behalf of Tomball to the Aviation Technology
Working Group in 2010, I told him I’d be glad to come, but I reminded him I
wasn’t a pilot,” Hauck says. “He said that’s why he wanted me to come, because
I had 20 years of ground experience and knew the value of aerial support, and
I wasn’t making a pitch because I was a pilot and thought it would be cool to fly
a gyroplane. So I went in and told the committee, ‘I can guarantee you there is
not a person in this room who has less experience with flying than me, because
my experience is zero.’ ”
The working group heeded Hauck’s words and on March 25, 2011, the
gyroplane flew its first mission, providing aerial support at a community festival. Since then, the 60-officer agency has found many uses for the Auto-Gyro,
including aggressive driver patrols, incident patrols, aerial photography and
event support. The demonstration project has a goal of reporting best practices, actual operating costs and other benefits to NIJ following 300 operational
hours of flight time.
According to O’Shea, NIJ had researched the Auto- Gyro and found it
to have an outstanding safety record in addition to being affordable to small
and rural agencies that cannot afford to spend $3 million on a helicopter to
provide aerial support. Those findings placed it alongside powered parachutes
and light-sport aircraft as options offered to agencies that participate in the
program’s demonstration efforts.
“There have been some challenges with training,” Hauck says. “When you
start an aviation program and you have no pilots, it takes time to get things
up and running. Tomball made a commitment to the project, but we couldn’t
have done it without NIJ’s support and technical expertise or the support we’ve
received from Harris County. I would recommend that any small agency that
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is planning to get involved in a low-cost aviation project work with a partner
that already has a full-time program for advice, assistance and training. The
Auto-Gyro and the aviation program in general are opening a door and giving
small and middle-sized agencies a chance to have a force multiplier in the air.”
For more information on the Tomball Police Department’s use of the
Auto-Gyro, contact Chief Robert S. Hauck at (281) 351-5451 or rhauck@
ci.tomball.tx.us. For more information about the NIJ Aviation Technology
Program, contact Program Manager Mike O’Shea at (202) 305-7954 or [email protected]. To view a video on the NIJ program, go to www.youtube.com/JUSTNETorg and click on NLECTC Minutes. u
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Auto-Gyro Helps “Catch
Bad Guys From the Air”
Chief Robert S. Hauck of the Tomball (Texas) Police Department says
he has been “amazed” at the varied uses and success stories his 60-officer
department has found for the Auto-Gyro MTO Sport gyroplane it has been
flying since March 2011:
“We’ve backed up the Harris County Sheriff ’s Office when its aircraft have
been down for maintenance,” Hauck says. “In the city of Houston, they
have multimillion dollar helicopters that they can only fly six hours a day
due to economic constraints, so we’ve been helping out with daytime patrol
over the Houston shipping channel, which is the third largest port in the
country. That made me realize that for specific missions, there really can be
a place for alternative aircraft in large agencies. Their use would allow them
to save the other aircraft for night missions, for inclement weather, or when
they need video.”
Hauck cited several other successful missions for the
Tomball Auto-Gyro, including:
■ Helping locate two missing persons, one an 80-year-old man with Alzheimer’s who walked away from a nursing home, the other a mentally ill
woman in her 50s who had disappeared. In the woman’s case, Hauck says
the Auto-Gyro crew spotted a culvert that looked like a possible hiding
place and directed officers on the ground to the site. “When they looked
inside, she was curled up about 10 feet in, and she looked at the EMS chief
and the police officer and said, ‘I’ve been waiting for you.’ ”
■ Assisting the Harris County Sheriff ’s Office in pursuit of two grand theft
auto suspects, one of whom shot at officers during the chase. Again, the
Auto-Gyro crew helped direct officers on the ground toward the suspects,
who had separated.
■ Supporting incident commanders during the September 2011 Tri-County
wildfires (Montgomery, Waller, Grimes), considered the worst in Texas
history.
“I thought we’d maybe be doing daytime burglary mitigation, traffic control, backing up officers on routine calls and setting up perimeters now and
then,” Hauck says. “I didn’t imagine doing things like saving lives, catching
cop killers and helping provide homeland security to one of the biggest
ports in America. I quickly learned that when you’re up in the air, the officers on the ground and the community don’t care what you are flying as
long as you can help catch the bad guys from the air.”
This article was reprinted from the Spring 2012 edition of TechBeat, the quarterly newsmagazine of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology
Center System, a program of the National Institute of Justice under Cooperative
Agreement #2010–MU–MU–K020, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Analyses of test results do not represent product approval or endorsement by
the National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice; the National Institute of Standards
and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce; or Lockheed Martin. Points of view or opinions
contained within this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
The National Institute of Justice is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also
includes the Bureau of Justice Assistance; the Bureau of Justice Statistics; the Office for Victims of
Crime; the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; and the Office of Sex Offender
Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART).
By: Robin Sandusky – Stylist at Evia Spa
For years, women have longed to have that Jennifer Aniston perfect hair look. Whether it is Jennifer
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they all share to keeping their hair looking luscious
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The Brazilian Blowout is the most innovative
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Brazilian Blowout actually improves the condition of
the hair by creating a protective protein layer around
the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle.
The end result is smooth, healthy, conditioned hair
with radiant shine.
The Brazilian Blowout is the perfect solution
for those of you that use a flat iron daily to keep your
hair soft and straight. It helps you maintain the sexy
straight look without the worry of Houston humidity.
Imagine the joy of waking up each morning with hair
that remains soft, silky, healthy and picture perfect!
The hair will be left totally frizz-free, shiny, effortlessly manageable and with plenty of body and bounce.
There will still be the option to wear hair curly/wavy
(depending on the hair type) and the freedom to blow
dry hair smooth and straight in a fraction of the time
invested prior to receiving the treatment.
If your hair is wavy, the Brazilian Blowout will
make your hair appear naturally straight and healthy.
If your hair is very curly, it will minimize frizz while
enhancing the appearance of the natural wave/curl. If
you have straight, frizzy hair, this treatment will eliminate frizz and promote radiant shine.
In general, the Brazilian Blowout lasts about 10
to 12 weeks between treatments for most people. With
course, thicker hair, you may want to have the treatment every one to two months. All types of hair will
benefit from the improvement in health that is seen
with the Brazilian Blowout, including color-treated or
chemically treated hair. The Brazilian Blowout will
actually improve the health of color-treated and highlighted hair by conditioning the hair while sealing the
cuticle for enhanced color, reduced frizz and radiant
shine.
The Brazilian Blowout system has recently been
in the press over concerns about the small dose of
formaldehyde gas that is released during treatment.
OSHA has deemed it a level 1 risk (slight hazard designation) on their four point scale that may cause redness or itching in the eyes and a sore throat and coughing in some individuals.
The safety of our guests at Evia Spa is always a
top priority, which is why we also feature the Brazilian Blowout ZERO+ treatment. The Brazilian Blowout
ZERO+ utilizes an improved proprietary Plant-Derived KeraSafe Bonding System to effectively deposit
and seal essential amino acids onto the hair. KeraSafe
is a proprietary blend of ingredients combining the
original Brazilian Blowout Super Nutrient Complex,
rich with powerful smoothing ingredients such as
camu camu and annatto seed, with a highly innovative Plant-Derived Bonding System that effectively
smoothes and seals the cuticle by creating a protective
protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz
and promote shine.
The Brazilian Blowout ZERO+ has been designed
to have 0% Formaldehyde released before, during or
after the treatment while still creating smooth, frizzfree hair that lasts up to 12 weeks. The Brazilian Blowout ZERO+ has been shown to be most effective with
clients that have thinner hair or less challenging waves
and/or curls and actually promotes volume at the root
area of the hair for exceptional body and bounce.
Often, our guests look at the cost of $300 for the
Brazilian Blowout treatment and wonder if it is the
right solution for them. I prefer to look at the treatment in a different way. If you could have a professional blow-dry each morning for less than $4, most
people would jump at the opportunity. The Brazilian
Blowout treatment basically gives you this by cutting
your morning hair prep time in half and giving you
shining, luxurious hair for months all for less than
your morning cup of Starbucks coffee.
Evia Spa is the only full service salon in the
Spring and Tomball, Texas area that is designated a
Platinum Salon by Brazilian Blowout. The Platinum
designation is the highest honor by Brazilian Blowout and insures that you will only receive the highest
quality service. So when it comes time to give Jennifer
Aniston’s hair a run for her money, make sure only the
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TPWD Welcomes New Fisheries Biologist!
By: Mark Webb
Our TPWD Inland Fisheries District
3-E Office staff that is responsible for
fisheries and aquatic habitat management
at Lake Conroe, Lake Houston, Lake Livingston, and other area reservoirs has
been down to 3 members since the retirement of Assistant District Supervisor
Jeff Henson last year. After a long search
and interviewing a number a very qualified applicants we’re very pleased (and
thankful) to announce the hiring of Mike
Homer as our new Assistant District Supervisor. After attending the University of
Tampa, Mike completed his Bachelor of
Science and Master of Science Degrees
from the University of Georgia conducting his Thesis research on “Age and Size
Structure and a Comparison of Age and
Growth Determination Techniques for an
Introduced Population of Blue Catfish in
Lake Oconee, Georgia”. After Graduate
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School, Mike worked as a Staff Ecologist
for Wetland and Ecological Consultants
in Woodstock, Georgia conducting watershed and wetland surveys and cataloging
plants and animals associated with mitigation work. In addition to his
enjoyment of fishing and
the outdoors, Mike loves to
participate in sports including lacrosse, sculling, and
has even played semi-pro
roller hockey! Please feel
free to contact Mike or me
at
michael.homer@tpwd.
state.tx.us or mark.webb@
tpwd.state.tx.us or by calling 979-272-1430! u
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Five Things That Really
Will Help You Save
Water And Money!
There are lots of valid reasons to use our finite water resources more efficiently...here are just
a few. Our population is growing... and growing...
and growing. That means more homes and more
paved areas, which means that stormwater runs off
instead of seeping into the ground to help recharge
our aquifers. The more water we pump from the
ground, the greater the strain we place on our
aquifers.
Not only do more people need more water,
but wildlife needs it to survive, too. Many places
around the globe are facing serious droughts, deteriorating water quality, aquifer depletion, and
precious few alternatives for finding replacement
supplies.
“In the past, we may have considered ‘water
conservation’ as a standby or emergency response
to supply shortages,” explains Kathy Turner Jones,
General Manager of the Lone Star Groundwater
Conservation District, “but it is time to change
that outdated mindset and understand that efficient use of our water supplies is, in fact, a viable,
long-term supply option -- the water we conserve
today can serve us tomorrow!”
The days of cheap and plentiful water are
history. So, if you’re going to make the commitment to changing your wasteful use habits, what
steps will give you the biggest return on your efforts? What steps will save you the most water...
and therefore the most money?
Here’s what the experts suggest...
Inside the house...
1. STOP THOSE LEAKS! Pay attention to your indoor water usage. That means check
routinely for leaks...leaking faucets, leaking toilets,
leaking appliances. Watch your water bill...suspect a leak if you
have any sudden
increase in usage
without changing
your usual patterns. Studies have
shown that more
than 10 percent of
the water used in
the home can be
due to leaks...which
is serious money
down the drain.
Fixing leaky faucets and plumbing joints can save
20 gallons a day for each one stopped.
The single greatest water waster in the home
is a leaking TOILET...a leak of one gallon every six
minutes -- not an unusual amount -- adds up to
ten gallons an hour, or 240 gallons per day! A leaking toilet can double the total monthly water usage
by the whole household. Most toilet leaks involve
poorly seated tank balls, worn valves, or other
minor components that are relatively easy to fix.
Unfortunately, many toilets are silent while flushing your dollars down the drain...so check all the
toilets for leaks regularly!
2. IN THE BATHROOM... While we’re
on the subject of toilets...if yours are more than 15
years old, replace those
water-guzzling 5-7 gallon flush toilets with the
the now-mandated 1.6
gallon per flush models.
You can check the date
stamp inside the toilet
tank for the make, model and date of manufacture. If it is before 1992,
replace it...you’ll start
to see the payback on
the first water bill. Just so you know...toilets flush
about 27 percent of a household’s water down the
drain.
Next, consider your shower use. Do you have
water-saving -- or flow restricting -- shower heads?
Replacing old ones can save 500 to 800 gallons a
month. And, how long do you shower? Even a one
or two minute reduction in time can save up to
700 gallons a month. Multiply that by the number
of people in your household and now we’re talking about some serious water savings! Something
as minor as turning off the water while you brush
your teeth can save another three gallons a day.
Here’s a cool tip -- while you are waiting for the
water to get hot, capture some of that water in a
plastic container and use it to water plants or for
pets.
3. IN THE KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY... Here’s where you’ll find some more thirsty
appliances. Again, depending on how old these
workhorses are, you might realize a significant savings in the long run -- in both water and energy usage -- if you replace them. The washing machine,
for example, is the second largest water user in
your home, accounting for as much as 22 percent
of the total residential water use. Today, there is a
good variety of high-efficiency (HE) clothes washers on the market, most with the front loading
drums that require only 27 gallons or less per load.
In comparison, conventional washers between
1980 to 1990 used roughly 56 gallons of water per
load, so this is a savings of about 50 percent! If you
combine the conserving technology with efficient
use practices -- running only with full loads, selecting minimum volume settings and shorter water cycles -- even more savings are possible.
In the kitchen, the way you use your dishwasher and garbage disposal can impact the
amount of water they consume. The water efficiency of dish washers has improved steadily since the
mid 1990’s and, since they are typically not used
more than once a day, they do not account for a
huge portion of the household demand. Today’s
newer, efficient models, however, use only half of
what the earlier ones did...about 7 gallons per load.
Again, avoiding waste is the key here...and
using a dishwasher properly can actually consume
less water than doing them by hand. Use with full
loads only; minimize pre-washing by scraping off
food using a utensil not water; make sure dishes
are positioned to get good water flow during the
cycle; and select the shortest practical cycle. Garbage disposals use a surprisingly large amount of
water as they grind solid food waste into small
particles that water washes down the drain. Consider composting your food scraps...this saves water twice -- in the kitchen and in the final organic
product which reduces the need for water for your
plants.
Outside the house...
4. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND
PLANT SELECTION... Now we’re talking
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nities. First, some things to think about. Did you
know, that for a typical Texas single-family home,
about 80 percent of the water used during the
spring and summer watering seasons is for lawn
irrigation? And that 50 percent of that water is
WASTED? The fact is that excessive irrigation not
only increases water costs, but it drains our water supply sources, adds to pollution with runoff
of fertilizers and other chemicals, and demands a
significant amount of our time and resources for
maintenance. Americans spend more than $750
million each year on residential turf grass...and
another $25 billion for mowers, hoses, clippers,
and gardening tools. The amount of lawn fertilizers -- chemicals -- applied by homeowners on
these lawns and landscapes is nearly 10 times the
amount of pesticides (per acres of turf) than farmers use on crops!
Let’s start with design. There are lots of important considerations: the area available for landscaping, soil conditions, the general climate and
annual rainfall patterns, where the sun hits -- and
doesn’t reach -- during the day, plant selectionand water requirements, and the basic use for the
area and overall aesthetic preferences. A residential yard with a water-wise design can be just as
attractive, lush and colorful as what is thought of
as a ‘traditional’ landscaped area. Think outside
the box. The largest water savings to be achieved
through waterwise landscapes are accomplished
by reducing turf areas -- especially if the grass variety is especially thirsty, like St. Augustine. Studies
of residential properties that have utilized waterwise techniques suggest that actual water savings
of 20 - 50 percent can be achieved. Redesigning
a home’s lawn and landscape areas will certainly
have some initial costs -- how high depends on the
budget -- but the longterm benefits and potential
water savings will be worth it.
The concept of “Xeriscape” or water-wise designs is often misunderstood. These are NOT just
recreations of desert environments using rocks
and cactus; these principles utilize native and
adaptive plants from the area in which they are
created. Using native and low-water-use plants and
grasses is the key to controlling irrigation demand.
If you’re in doubt, experts say that “native plants”
have three distinguishing characteristics: 1. It ‘arrived’ by means of water, wind, the fur of a migrating animal, or by bird or animal droppings; 2. The
plant evolved over a long period of time and now
thrives; and 3. It has not been ‘tampered with’ by
humans. It is the place of origin that determines
whether or not it is native to the region. Selecting
drought-tolerant or droughtresistant plants is an22 Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition June 2012
Look at the standing water in the grass above...and the sprinkler is still running!
This is some serious water waste! WATER ONLY WHEN NEEDED!
other key strategy to not only reduce the need for
supplemental water but to increase their incidence
of survival, as well.
Soil quality influences how well plants will
survive or thrive, so the first step should be to have
the soil analyzed. Soil tests are usually inexpensive
and can be performed by cooperative extension
offices and some plant nurseries or local farmers
markets. The basic test will show the pH level and
identify what amendments are needed to increase
the nutrients. Select the plants after the soil test is
complete to know which are best suited for the soil
you have to work with.
The use of mulch will help save water by reducing evaporation, cooling the soil, and controlling weeds. Using organic mulch (grass clippings,
shredded leaves, wood chips, bark mulches, and
pine ‘straw’) and compost in flower beds can significantly reduce the amount of water the plants
will need to thrive.
5. IRRIGATION... Poor irrigation
scheduling -- watering too often and for too long -is the number one source of water waste associated
with irrigation, followed by poor system design,
inefficient equipment, and poor maintenance. Apply water only when and where it is needed. Just
because you have a sprinkler system, don’t assume
that you are using water efficiently. Even the most
elaborate sprinkler system can waste water because owners either don’t know how or don’t bother to set the frequency and timing controls after
the initial settings. Experts suggest that, for proper
efficiency, the entire irrigation system controllers
be reprogrammed at least monthly to respond to
changing rainfall and temperatures. The entire system should be checked for leaks periodically, too.
Installing a device that shuts off an automatic
irrigation system when it has rained or is raining -- a rain sensor or “smart technology” -- can
save up to 10 percent of water used outdoors. If
you don’t have one, get one. Find and repair any
broken heads, seals or pipes in your irrigation system. Watch the entire cycle to make sure that the
water is going where it is needed and that all areas
you intend to water are getting wet. Make control
modifications as appropriate.
If serious water savings interest you, consider replacing a conventional sprinkler system for
nonturf areas with a drip-irrigation system -- the
savings can be as much as 75 percent. The price to
install can range from a do-it-yourself project ($50$100) to a custom installation costing up to $1.50
per square foot. Remember, YOU are the most
important water conservation ‘tool’ at your house.
Make using water more efficiently a priority! u
The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District
was created by the 77th legislature in 2001 to
protect and manage the groundwater resources of
Montgomery County. Lone Star works to maintain
a balance between protecting the rights of private
landowners and the responsibility to protect
groundwater. For additional information, please
visit the District’s website, www.lonestargcd.org. S
ents give their children simple commands. For
example, the parent says “pick up your toy”. To a
parent, this is an extremely simple request; however, to a child, it is quite complex. When a parent
says “pick up your toy,” what we actually mean is
‘pick up your toy off the floor, place it in the toy
box, and close the toy box’. When we get busy we
often lose sight of how our children receive our
commands. With three-step prompting, we are
breaking down the command into simple and contextual terms coupled with guided modeling. The
following gives a breakdown of the steps and how
to properly use them.
A Parents Guide to Simple
Behavior Modification
Part 3: How to Deliver a Demand with Three-Step Prompting
In part I and II of this series, we discussed
rebuilding relationships and planned ignoring
as tools to create compliance in children. Compliance is a term often used to describe whether
a child does or does not complete an instruction
given by a parent or caregiver. The focus this
month is how to deliver a demand with three-step
prompting. It is no secret that consistency and
routine will foster compliance with a child; 3-step
prompting builds on this principle resulting in an
exchange between the parent and child which is
both effective and reinforcing.
Three-step prompting; otherwise known
as guided compliance, incorporates positive reinforcement, eye contact, gentle touching and
behavioral modeling to dramatically improve a
child’s response to a parents command. As with
most techniques, to be effective, the parents must
be consistent. We cannot expect our children to
be consistent if we ourselves do not remain consistent. Keep in mind this technique should be used
for simple commands and is most effective when
used with children around 12 years old or younger.
How Does it Work?
Three-step prompting is best used when par-
Step I
Give your child a simple command such as
“pick up your toy”. If your child complies on the
first request, offer simple verbal praise (positive
reinforcement) such as “good job”. If your child
does not comply, look them directly in the eye, say
their name, and gently (if necessary) touch them
on their chin to gain eye contact.
Step II
Means you physically do exactly what your
are requesting from your child by picking up the
toy, walking to the toy box and placing the toy and
closing the toy box. This time, If your child complies with this request, offer simple verbal praise in
the form of “good job”. If your child did not comply within 10 seconds of the command, continue
to the step three.
Step III
Repeat the command, “pick up your toy”
while gently guiding your child to complete the
command. This can be done with gentle a guided push on their back, leading by holding their
hand, or even hand-over-hand physical guidance.
Hand-over-hand guidance, is exactly that; place
your hand over the top of their hand and together
you pick up the toy, place it in the box and close
the box.
The key to success with the three-step prompt
is consistency and a lack of emotion. Do not display anger or allow the tone or volume of your
voice to change when implementing steps II or
III. The purpose of steps II and III are to show (in
literal terms) exactly what you expect from your
command. Guided compliance takes all the guess
work away from your child by giving them a tangible example. The three-step prompt is quite simple
to implement and should only be used with minor
non-compliant behaviors. If a child is demonstrating severe or dangerous behaviors, always contact
a professional prior to beginning any intervention
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By: Steven Wong
Louis A. Crespo, Jr. as Christopher and Kathleen Baker as Cinderella
Cinderella is coming to the historic
Crighton Theatre on July 13 - 29, 2012. The
last show of the STAGE RIGHT Season of
Enchantment will feature dancing and singing in this classic tale put to music by Rodgers
and Hammerstein. The most famous version
of Cinderella (1957) featured Julie Andrews
which was viewed by 107 million viewers. It
would take until Super XLV in 2011 to surpass the
number of viewers that watched Julie’s rendition of
Cinderella.
Most people know the basic plot: Cinderella
lives happily with her mother and father until her
mother dies. Her father remarries a cold, cruel
woman with two wicked sisters. When her father
dies, Cinderella’s stepmother turns her into a vir-
tual servant in her own house. Meanwhile, the
King determines that his son the Prince should
find a suitable bride. The King and Queen invite
every eligible maiden in the kingdom to a fancy
dress ball where their son will be able to choose
his bride. Cinderella has no suitable dress for a
ball but Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother comes to
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Caramel Cookie
Cheesecake Pie
Crystal Stampes (Fairy Godmother) and Katheleen Baker (Cinderella) rehearsing
the rescue and fashions her a fancy gown complete with glass slippers and a pumpkin carriage.
You know the rest of the story.
What most people don’t know is that every
culture has their own version of Cinderella. The
version we know comes from France in 1697.
However, there are several thousand different
versions from around the world. The earliest
version can be traced to China around 850 A.D.
Nigerian, Korean, British, American Indian, and
many more cultures have oral traditions with
their own versions of Cinderella. The unique
aspect of the French version is the notion of the
glass slipper.
So why does every culture have some version
of Cinderella? Joseph Campbell’s notion of the
power of myth is that every culture uses stories (or
myths) to teach basic truths. What is it in Cinderella’s character that makes her so enchanting?
One: Never Miss a Party in Your Honor
There will be a tea party for patrons after
each matinee performance (July 22 & 29) for a
nominal fee (reservations being taken through
the Crighton Box office 936-441-7469). Patrons
(young and old) are encouraged to dress up and
attend a party in honor of Cinderella. There
will be drinks, sweets, and photo opportunities
with Cinderella and her Prince. Because she is a
considerate person, she will be on time and treat
each person as special. Yes, she will be dressed
exquisitely, but her true dress is that of her personality and smile. And while she is there, Cinderella will not be listening to her iPod or caught
talking or texting on her cell phone. Cinderella
reminds us that etiquette is not just for royalty
but something all of us can do to make others
feel welcome.
Two: Never Miss a Parade
As part of the 13th Annual Red, Hot &
Blue Festival Cinderella and her entourage will
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be visiting the Market Street area in the Woodlands on the Fourth of July. Who would want
to miss a parade? Not Cinderella. She always
seeks out chances to meet and greet others.
Besides, who wants to miss riding in a horse
drawn carriage?
Three: Never Miss a PR Event
In most countries royalty do not hold
positions of power anymore. So what is there
function? Their main function in modern society is to strengthen national unity and support
charitable services through their influence as
public relations moguls. Cinderella will be on
the radio talking about Children’s Safe Harbor,
the charity STAGE RIGHT will sponsor during
the run of the show. Naturally she will also cover backstage events and other interesting facts
surrounding the show. Look and listen for her
on Al Hayter’s show called “Al On The Air” on
WaymoreFM.
The musical Cinderella has comedy, spirited dancing, and songs such as “In My Own
Little Corner,” “Impossible; It’s Possible” and
the lovely “Ten Minutes Ago” to make your
heart sing. After all, 107 million people can’t
be wrong. This stage adaptation melds the
warmth of the well-known fairy tale with a
touch of comedy to create a show complete
with charm and originality. Hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. Tickets to Cinderella can be obtained
by calling the Crighton box office 936-441SHOW (7469) or online at www.stage-right.
org. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors
and groups of 10 persons or more, and $15 for
children (under 16) and groups of 20 persons
or more. The historic Crighton Theatre is located at 234 N. Main St. in downtown Conroe. Come to the Crighton, bring donations
for Children’s Safe Harbor and experience the
magic of Cinderella! u
2 8-ounce bars cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
22 Twix Fun Size Bars (16 grams each, about
2 3/4 cups total), chopped
1 8-inch chocolate cookie piecrust
Heat oven to 325º F. With an electric mixer,
beat the cream cheese, sugar, and eggs on
medium-high until smooth. Mix in 2 cups
of the chopped Twix bars. Pour the mixture
into the piecrust.
Bake the pie until set, 40 to 45 minutes; let
cool.
Sprinkle the pie with the remaining Twix
bars and chill until firm, 8 to 10 hours.
Shrimp & Avocado
Tostadas
1 1/2 pounds cooked small shrimp
2 avocados, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
8 6-inch corn tortillas
In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp, avocados,
and onion with the lime juice and 2 tablespoons of the oil; season with ½ teaspoon salt.
Heat the remaining ½ cup of the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the
tortillas one at a time until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per side; drain and season with ¼ teaspoon salt. Top with the shrimp mixture. u
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What You Should Know Before Buying
Hearing Aids Online
Before you buy your hearing aids online, here are some things you should know.
The Internet offers many advantages for
consumers looking for information and products. Online purchasing is convenient and private, and in some cases may offer cost savings
for individuals. However, before you buy devices
such as hearing aids online, here are some things
you should know:
• A hearing aid is a complex medical device,
not a simple sound amplifier.
• Hearing aids have digital technology that
can be set by an audiologist to meet your personal hearing needs.
• Hearing aids bought online without a
complete hearing test and other necessary hearing aid services may not meet your needs or
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identify correctable medical conditions.
• Setting hearing aids for your needs requires specific computer software that interacts
with you, the user, to determine the most custom
settings for you. For some online businesses, getting the hearing aid settings changed may only be
possible by shipping the hearing aid back to the
manufacturer, which means you will have to go
without your hearing aid for a while, and you will
not be present to provide input for adjustments.
• To help with your adjustment to hearing
aids, audiologists generally provide office visits,
reprogramming, counseling, and support when
you buy a hearing aid from them. Hearing aids
purchased online will generally not include these
services or will be available for an office visit
charge. After a few office visits, you may spend
more than if you purchased locally. Most local
providers will match insurance or online discounts, and include office visits. Frequently hearing aids will be reprogrammed within a couple of
weeks from delivery and will be reprogrammed
throughout the life of the instrument based on
changing needs or changes in hearing.
• If you suspect you have a hearing loss, have
a comprehensive audiological evaluation. Medicare pays for this evaluation if you see a Medicare provider. Audiologists have a least a Master’s
degree in hearing science, and most are Medicare providers as any other healthcare provider.
Your audiologist is educated to determine if your
hearing loss is of the medically treatable type, or
only treatable with amplification. For children 18
years old or younger, a medical evaluation is required prior to a hearing aid fitting.
• Online hearing screens cannot tell you the
cause of hearing loss—the cause may be something as minor as too much earwax or as serious as a brain tumor. Currently, online hearing
screens can only alert you that your hearing is
not normal and that you need further testing.
Success with hearing aids begins with a
complete hearing test by an audiologist.
For accuracy, hearing tests are conducted
in sound-treated rooms using special earphones
and equipment that have been calibrated to national standards. Online hearing screens do not
meet these standards and may lead to inaccurate
test results.
The hearing test begins with a thorough
discussion about your lifestyle, listening needs,
medical history, and any other concerns you may
have. This will help with the selection of the special features you might need in your hearing aids.
Your audiologist will perform several different tests to determine what benefits you can
expect from hearing aids:
• The audiogram is a record of the type and
degree of your hearing loss and how well you can
hear soft tones at different pitches. It is more than
a hearing screening.
• Speech testing is a measure of how well
you can hear and understand speech in quiet and
background noise.
• Loudness discomfort testing and most
comfort testing will measure your ability to tolerate loud sounds, identify comfort zones and will
help the audiologists set the hearing aids.
Following the testing, the audiologist will
explain the results and work with you to develop
a plan to improve your hearing and communication. This discussion is important for understanding your hearing loss and what you can expect from hearing aids if they are recommended
for you.
With a better understanding of you and your
hearing loss, your audiologist may recommend
hearing assistive technology (e.g., telephone amplifiers, TV devices, FM systems, audio-loops) to
help you hear better in situations where hearing
aids may be of less help (e.g., in a car, when the
TV is on, or in groups of people talking). Hearing
assistive technology can be used alone or with
hearing aids.
Get the most out of your hearing aids.
If hearing aids are recommended, you will
continue to work with your audiologist to ensure
that the hearing aid is meeting your needs and
that you are happy with the sound quality and
improvements in communication.
• When you purchase hearing aids through
a hearing aid dispensing practice, you are assured
that the audiologist is appropriately licensed and
has the computer software to make changes to
the function of your hearing aids. When hearing
aids are purchased online, it may be difficult to
get adjustments locally if the dispenser does not
have access to the programming software.
• You will learn how to care for and use
your hearing aids and be able to demonstrate this
comfortably before you leave the office.
• You will learn about your hearing loss,
what to expect with the new devices, and how to
function best in different listening environments.
Additional fitting follow up and counseling is
valuable and can continue until you are satisfied.
• Be sure to bring family members or significant others along to your appointments. It is
important that they understand how you communicate best. Some audiologists offer special
classes designed to help you live successfully with
hearing loss.
• Properly fitted devices, counseling, and
support go a long way toward improving your listening and satisfaction with these complex digital devices. A bad experience with hearing aids
can make you less likely to try again.
Success with hearing aids involves more
than the device. Face-to-face care from knowledgeable professionals is the key to improving
your hearing and communication with your new
hearing aids.
To find a certified audiologist who can
make difference in your life, you may visit the
ASHA or AAA websites, or simply Google a local audiologist. u
Related resource: Minnesota Department of Health
News Release
This month Coastal Bend Foundation would like to talk with
our friends at Dock Line Magazine about maintenance and repair of Pier and Wood Beam foundations.
“Pier & Beam” or “Block & Base Houses” settle and crack because the wooden
beam foundation at the base is unable to
support the structure. Structural integrity
can be affected do to age, weather and
moisture or termite damage. The shrinking and swelling of soil due to drought or
increased moisture can cause the house
to shift and move. If you have drywall
cracks, sticking doors or windows that
won’t shut and lock, you may need your
house levelled.
We begin with an inspection under the
house so our technicians can assess the
condition of the beams and the concrete
block bases that support the structure. In
some instances piers need to be installed
under the concrete blocks to support the
weight of the house. Many builders just
set base concrete blocks into the soil four
inches then set the block on top of them.
This method usually requires yearly maintenance to adjust and level the house. If
piers are installed under the blocks, the
house can go for years without an adjustment.
If the house is out of level, then the
first step is to replace any rotten or damaged beams. Beams can be replaced
from under the house by our technicians.
Once the beams are of good structural
integrity then the blocks can be levelled
under the beams to properly support the
house. In some instances a new beam
may be needed in an area that formally
did not have one to get the house properly stabilized and the weight loads evenly
distributed.
Once these two steps are completed
the house is gradually lifted to its original
line of construction. Cedar or steel shims
with termite caps are then installed on top
of the blocks where they come in contact
with the beams for the final adjustment.
If you have questions about your pier
and beam house, or any foundation question please contact us for a free estimate
or consultation at 1-866-577-1664. u
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Our multidisciplinary team provides care in the following areas:
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