Digital Edition Ready To Enjoy!

Your Community News Magazine
V o l u m e
Candidate Forum
A Candidates Forum for
the School Board and City Council
positions is scheduled for April
21st, at 6:00 P.M. at Amegy Bank.
Please Vote May
9th, it’s FREE!
Mobile Learning
Barn at Mall of
the Mainland
Brazoria County Texas
Farm Bureau mobile learning barn
is setting up on SFISD student
inservice day Monday, April 13th
from 11am-3pm at Mall of the
Mainland. It’s an opportunity for
children to learn about agriculture,
farm life and where their food
comes from through the use of the
mobile learning barn. They can also
take part in a “hands on” project.
3
I s s u e
4
A p r i l
25
2 0 0 9
3 BIG Events Arcadia Evergreen Cemetery
Scheduled Needs Our Attention Again!
to Help Our
Economy...
The Chamber of Commerce
is putting the City on Sale on
Saturday, June 20th! They are
urging all businesses and residents
to put out their wares and bring
dollars to our community. To attract
more shoppers, they will host their
3rd Annual Car & Bike Show Swap
Meet and the Historical Foundation
is setting up their 1st Annual
Heritage Tour for the same day.
By scheduling all 3 events at
the same time, they hope to enable
our businesses and residents the
opportunity to make a little extra
money. So if you’re planning a
sidewalk sale or yard sale, hold off
until June 20th and you should have
plenty of customers.
The newspaper just started
posting yard sales in the Web
Edition and we will post a FREE
listing of every business and yard
sale that wishes to participate in the
City Wide Sale. Participation signs
will be available for a small fee.
This is a great opportunity to
show off all that our community
Continued on Page 6.
This is a Supra Purple Dianthus
& you can register to win one at
Poverty Point!
Something is Always Blooming
in Santa Fe!
The photo was taken early one foggy morning to depict both the
beauty and the emptiness of this historical place. According to Charles
Meek the last person buried here was in 1956. Now it is more apparent
there are graves present by the bulbs springing up in patches than by
upright markers. Most of the gravestones are absent, broken or covered
with debris and weeds. Continued on page 7.
Who Kept it Going While I
Wasn’t Paying Attention?
People have served on boards, committees, and in council positions
for years. They don’t get paid, recognized or even applauded for their
efforts. They volunteer their time, effort, gifts and talents to keep the ball
rolling until... Someone else is old enough, wise enough and cares enough
to pick up where they left off. And so it goes, history repeats itself until...
Until one day we realize some people have kept the library going
all these years. People have been taking care of the city while we weren’t
looking. Someone changed the name, but they kept the Parent Teacher
Association going even after all my kids were grown. It still goes on...
Helping, filling in the holes and raising the money. Who’s running all these
civic clubs? How have they survived 50, 70, and 100 years?
It happens because first one person and then another decides to step
up and carry the torch for a while. Shake hands with someone who has
made a difference by keeping all these things going, while you and I were
busy living our lives. Help them realize they made a difference in your life
and mine because they kept the Historical Foundation going for us to enjoy
today. Show your appreciation by stepping up and offering to shoulder the
load of your favorite organization for a while. Volunteering keeps it going
so that others can enjoy the same benefits we have now for years to come.
Charity Begins at Home,
Shop Local & Help America.
Supra Purple
Dianthus Plants
ORDER a Business
Subscription TODAY!
Pictured on the front page.
You get ALL 12 issues for just $30.00 a year!
Ten copies DELIVERED right to your door!
Name: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________
Just attach this form to a check and mail or drop off at:
The Santa Fe Good News
14511 2nd St. Santa Fe, TX 77517
Or ORDER a Web Subscription
& Get more features online!
(See Coupon on BACK PAGE.)
Now Posting Yard
Sales in Web Edition
for a Dollar!
Deadline Every
Wednesday
Email to: lynn@
santafegoodnews.
com or call (409)
370-0030
Our Mission Statement:
Our goal is to serve the
community by bringing The
Good News to people who might
otherwise miss some of it, had
they not taken the time to read
the paper!
The Santa Fe Good News
is a family owned publication
distributed throughout the city
and surrounding areas. It is
published monthly. We try to
offer affordable and interesting
advertising. No material may be
reproduced without permission.
All rights reserved. ©2008
Lynn Trahan, Editor
The Santa Fe Good News
(409) 370-0030
14511 2nd St.
Santa Fe, TX 77517
Email us at:
[email protected]
Page 2
if you’ve got stuff you
Rumor Has it That 534-6230
want her to sell for you.
There’s a new resale &
consignment shop that just opened
up in Dickinson at 676 FM 517 on
the west side of IH45. It’s called
Sensible Styles and the owner is
Deborah Levis. She’s from Santa
Fe and it’s full of women’s and
children’s clothes. Call her at 281-
Wong’s got a new paint job
and it looks great!
That’s all I’ve got this issue, call me
if you have any good news!
The Supra was awarded the
“All American Selection Award”
because it is a lovely plant to add
to your garden. They can grow in
full sun to part shade and will offer
you blooms from fall to the first of
summer. Save your seeds in a paper
bag to re-plant next year. The height
on this beauty is 12” tall with a one
and a 1/2 inch bloom.
They are very easy to care
for with just a little water and
fertilizer during their blooming
season. They have a nice smell to
them too, so that adds more to the
enjoyment of this bedding plant.
Remember Poverty Point
is always here to help you with all
your landscaping needs.
Mel and Larry at Poverty
Point Nursery and Landscaping
Santa Fe Senior Citizens - April Menu - 2009
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
6
Hamburger Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Peas
Salad, Tea,
& Dessert
7
Tuna Casserole
Broccoli
Salad, Tea,
& Dessert
8
Baked Chicken
River Taters
Green Beans
Salad, Tea,
& Dessert
9
Chili W/beans
Mex Cornbread
Salad, Tea,
& Dessert
10
Fish
Hush Puppies
Fries
Coleslaw
Salad, Tea,
& Dessert
13
Roast Beef
Potatoes
Carrots
Salad, Tea,
& Dessert
14
Chicken Stir Fry
Fried Rice
Egg Roll
Salad, Tea,
& Dessert
15
Pork Chops
Cabbage
Corn
Salad, Tea, &
Dessert
16
Chicken &
Dumplings
Broccoli
Salad, Tea &
Dessert
17
Shrimp
Potato Skins
Green Beans
Salad, Tea, &
Dessert
Menu is always subject to change without notice.
20
CLOSED
Senior Day at the
GCF& Rodeo
21
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Peas
Salad, Tea, &
Dessert
22
Fried Chicken
Corn on the Cob
Green Beans
Salad, Tea, &
Dessert
23
Spaghetti
w/Meat Sauce
Garlic Bread
Mixed Veggies
Salad, Tea, &
Dessert
27
Chicken
Dressing
Potatoes
Green Beans
Salad, Tea, &
Dessert
28
Stew
Corn Bread
Slaw
Salad, Tea, &
Dessert
29
Tacos
Soft or Crunchy
Queso & Chips
Salad, Tea, &
Dessert
30
Salmon Patties
Mixed Veggies
Fries
Salad, Tea, &
Dessert
Menu is subject to change without Notice
24
Gumbo
Rice
Crackers
Bread
Salad, Tea, &
Dessert
Happy Easter!
IN TIMES LIKE
THESE, EVERY
DOLLAR
COUNTS
“It was the best of times,
it was the worst of times.” This is
the line Charles Dickens used to
open his novel A Tale of Two Cities.
It could just as easily be used to
describe the situation for people
who benefit from the marvels
of modern medicine, yet find it
difficult to afford the high costs of
those prescription drugs.
This Mother’s Day is the
best of times to help your mom save
an average of $3,900 a year on her
prescription drug costs. Here’s how.
If your mother is covered by
Medicare and has limited income
and resources, she may be eligible
for extra help — available through
Social Security — to pay part of
her monthly premiums, annual
deductibles and prescription copayments. The extra help is worth
an average of $3,900 per year.
To figure out whether your
mother is eligible, Social Security
needs to know her income and the
value of her savings, investments
and real estate (other than the home
she lives in). To qualify for the
extra help, she must be receiving
Medicare and also have:
•
Income limited to $16,245
for an individual or $21, 855 for
a married couple living together.
Even if her annual income is higher,
she still may be able to get some
help with monthly premiums,
annual deductibles and prescription
co-payments. Some examples
where income may be higher
include if she or her husband:
—Support other family
members who live with them;
—Have earnings from work;
or
—Live in Alaska or Hawaii;
and
•
Resources limited to
$12,510 for an individual or
$25,010 for a married couple living
together. Resources include such
things as bank accounts, stocks and
bonds. We do not count her house
or car as resources.
Social Security has an
easy-to-use online application that
you can help complete for your
mom. You can find it at www.
socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.
To apply by phone or have an
application mailed to you, call
Social Security at 1-800-772-1213
(TTY 1-800-325-0778) and ask
for the Application for Help with
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Costs (SSA-1020). Or go to the
nearest Social Security office.
So this Mother’s Day, help
make this the best of times by
saving your mom, or any loved
one, an average of $3,900 a year on
prescription drugs. In times like
these, every dollar counts.
Check it Out! The Mae S
Bruce Library has a new automation
system. You can access the new
system from the newspaper home
page or at www.maebrucelibrary.org
website and click on CATALOG.
It’s great. You can check out books,
renew books, review your list of
books, and so much more. All you
have to do is set up an account
using your library card.
The Friends of the Library
are planning another BOOK SALE
for April 17th. You can buy some
wonderful used books to help you
de-stress after tax time. Donations
are being accepted now. The
Junkfood-N-Journaling group will
have a BAKE SALE at the BOOK
SALE, so come hungry.
Remember, you are also
welcome at the next Friends
meeting on April 16th at 6:30PM.
We have a lot of plans for summer
family activities, please come and
be a part of it.
Now is the time
to sell your
home!
If you have been thinking
about selling your home or are
having trouble making ends meet,
now is the time to sell your home.
Even though higher end homes
have lost some of their value, our
medium priced homes seem to be
holding their value. With several
different programs available to
buyers and low interest rates, there
are many buyers in our area looking
for a home to purchase.
A new $8,000 Federal
Tax Credit that can be applied to
your 2008 or 2009 tax return has
recently become available. The law
defines “first-time home buyer”
as a buyer who has not owned a
principal residence during the
three-year period prior to the
purchase. The income limits are
high enough for most buyer’s to
qualify ($75,000 adjusted gross
income for singles and $150,000 for
married couples). This is available
to all taxpayers who purchase
before December 1, 2009.
At this time, depending on
your credit scores the interest rates
are around 5% or lower. With little
damage to the Santa Fe/Texas City
areas during hurricane IKE, many
people are electing to buy here
rather than rebuilding in Galveston.
Submitted by Yvonne
Chatelain, Owner/Broker of Sunrise
Realty. Call us at 925-1021 or 9486480 and let’s see if it’s time to sell
your home.
March Winner of the Amaryllis plant at
Poverty Point Nursery is
Donna Newding of Texas City!
Local People
Take a Poll...
The Director of H.I.S.
Ministries took an informal poll
of their volunteers to find out why
they volunteer.
• My doctor told me to, I’m 92.
• I feel God gave me an ability
to deal with people and gave
me this opportunity.
• It makes me feel good and it’s
addictive.
• My husband died,
volunteering saved me.
• It keeps me out of the yard &
sun and it’s helping somebody.
• It keeps me going.
• I get out among people &
enjoy Christian fellowship.
• You live longer if you
volunteer.
• I feel blessed to give & I can
bring my whole family.
• I saw a need in the
community.
• It fulfills my life & makes it
meaningful.
• Instead of giving up
something for Lent, I added
volunteering.
• I enjoy the people.
• It’s a wonderful ministry, I
need to help for the Lord.
• I had a stroke & needed to get
out of the house.
• It runs in the family, my
grandfather, my father and my
son are all volunteer firemen.
• I am doing what the Lord told
us to do, “feed my sheep”.
So what’s stopping
you from volunteering? It’s
great for the soul!
March Calendar
SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL EVENT
SCHEDULE For April
Thursday 9th
DISTRICT EARLY RELEASE
Friday 10th
DISTRICT WEATHER DAY
Monday 13th
STUDENT HOLIDAY - TEACHER
INSERVICE
Tuesday 14th
SFHS Cheerleader Booster Club meeting HS
Cafeteria 6:30 pm
Wednesday 15th
SFHS Balfour delivering Senior invitations
during lunches
GALVESTON COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
Sunday 19th Thru Sunday 26th
---SFHS FFA Booster Club meeting SFHS AG
Room @ 7:00pm ---SFHS Proj. Grad. ‘09 meeting HS Cafeteria
6:00 pm
Monday 27th Thru Thursday 30th
- - -TAKS TESTING ---Our THANKS to JOANNA MATEJKA for
providing this schedule.
SANTA FE JUNIOR HIGH
THANKS To JUNE HARDY
4/7 - TAKS testing - 8th Math
4/21 - Band Pre-UIL Concert/FBI / 4:00- 8:00pm
4/28 - TAKS testing- 7th Math
4/29 - TAKS testing - 7th Reading
4/30 - TAKS testing - 8th Science
FRITZ BARNETT INTERMEDIATE - FBI THANKS To KIM ETZEL
Tuesday, April 7 – 5th grade Math TAKS test
Wednesday, April 8 – Campus Improvement
Team meeting in Library at 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 9 – Early Release at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, April 10 & Monday, April 13 – Student
Holiday/Inservice
Wednesday, April 15 – Staff Meeting in Library
at 2:45
Monday, April 27 – TAKS Pep Rally at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28 – 6th grade Math TAKS test
Wednesday, April 29 – 6th grade Reading TAKS
test and 5th grade Reading TAKS retest
Thursday, April 30 – 5th grade Science
TAKS test
KUBACAK ELEMENTARY - THANKS
JOSIE MARTORELL
April 9th Momoh, Davidson, Davis, Gazzier and
Veasey Field Trip
April 13th Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
April 24th Berkenpas, Longoria, Ungurean,
West, Wylie and Young Field Trip
April 28th Math TAKS Test
April 29th Reading TAKS Retake Test
COWAN ELEMENTARY
THANKS To SUSAN HALL
April 9-POPS Party 2:30
April 10-Weather Day
April 13-Student Holiday
April 25-Saturday TAKS Tutorials-8:30-11:30
April 28-Math TAKS test
April 29-Reading TAKS test
R J WOLLAM To THANKS FAYE RIGGS
April 7th R. J. Wollam Spring/Class Pictures
April 10th Weather Makeup Day – Teacher/
Student Holiday
April 13th Student Holiday/Teacher In-Service
April 22 Kindergarten Graduation Pictures
April 29 Kindergarten Field Trip
BRAZORIA COUNTY TEXAS FARM
BUREAU MOBILE LEARNING BARN
Mall of the Mainland
Monday, April 13th
11am-3pm
FRIENDS OF MAE BRUCE LIBRARY
Meeting Thursday, April 16th @ 6:30pm
at the Library.
Anyone who loves libraries is welcome to attend.
FRIENDS OF MAE BRUCE LIBRARY
BOOK Sale/BAKE Sale
Friday April 17th
Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary # 1 of Texas
Hosts Benefit Tea
Saturday April 18th from 2 to 4 PM
Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Dickinson
Contact Vali Reyes, evenings, at 281-339-0321
or Jana Marsh at 832-264-4698 or online at
www.asuvcw.org. for more information
Santa Fe Area Historical Foundation
Open house Sunday April 19th from 2-5 p.m.
The Depot Museum located at 11225 Hwy. 6
VFW Hall Breakfast Brunch
Sunday April 19th. 8am-11am.
$6.00 for all you can eat.
GCCSAAA Meetings
will be on the second Monday of each month at
Kelley’s in La Marque at 7 pm.
SFCPAAA Meetings
will now be at Aldersgate in Santa Fe
on the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm.
Santa Fe Lion’s Club
Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday Each Month
at St. John’s Lutheran Church located
at 13136 Hwy. 6 at 7PM
Everyone is Welcome
The Community Calendar Page is
FREE for community news.
Our Lady of Lourdes Opens
Registration
An excellent education awaits your child
at Our Lady of Lourdes. Registration for the
2009-2010 school year, for grades Pre-K3 – 6th
is now open! Please contact us at 409-925-3224
or visit our website at www.ololcatholicschool.
net. 10114 Highway 6, Hitchcock.
FAMILY EDUCATION
WORKSHOP ON CHILDREN
WITH BRAIN DISORDERS
“Visions for Tomorrow” is a two session
series of workshops that addresses the needs
of families who have a child or adolescent
with a brain disorder. “Visions for Tomorrow”
will provide information on specific brain
disorders such as ADHD, Autism, Depressive
Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders,
Schizophrenia, PTSD, Conduct Disorder,
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
Disorders to name a few.
The course also offers caregivers
of children with brain disorders additional
information on accessing school services, IDEA,
transition activities and other topics of interest.
If you’d like more information on these topics,
we invite you to attend this intensive workshop
at no charge at: Brazosport College, 500 College
Dr. Lake Jackson, 2 Saturdays 9:00am – 4:00pm
April 25th and May 2nd. For more information
and registration, please call NAMI Gulf Coast
at (281) 585-3100 or (888) 554-2264 Limited
childcare provided at no cost on a FIRST COME,
FIRST SERVE basis.
Come SEE
our Beautiful
Tropical Color
Plants & Large
Assortment of
PALMS!
COME SEE US
2009 Major Livestock
Show Results
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
“CELEBRATING PEOPLE IN ACTION”
The theme for National Volunteer Week,
“Celebrating People in Action” captures the
meaning behind the signature week - honoring
the individuals who dedicate themselves to
taking action and solving problems in their
communities.
The week of April 19-25 gives us at
Hospice Care Team the opportunity to recognize
people who accomplish extraordinary things
through their service either in an administrative
capacity or fundraising and most of all care
giving to our patients and their families.
Clark Hall has been a dedicated Volunteer
with Hospice Care Team for 24 years and is
highlighted this month with our Outstanding
Volunteer Award. Carol Schneider who is
a loving and kind person has been a 7 year
volunteer and was the perfect choice for our
Patient Volunteer Award. Sylvia Linde who
always has a smile and helping hand, received
our Administrative Volunteer Award and has
been a volunteer for 8 years.
We at Hospice Care Team appreciate
all of our wonderful volunteers and will share
that appreciation with them at our Annual
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 20th.
Volunteering makes the world go round.
Dysfunction
is No Longer
in Vogue...
Hooray!
Steers
Ft. Worth
John Scales Jr. - 9th
place European Cross
San Antonio
Sarah Burkhart - 4th place ABC
Garret Key - 8th place ABC
Houston
Victoria Scales - 2nd place Red Angus
Kelsey Thomas - 5th place AOB
Haley Kinney - 5th place Polled Hereford
Heifers
Ft. Worth
Chase Douglas - 3rd place Grey Brahman
San Antonio
Chase Douglas - 2nd place Grey
Brahman
Houston
Chase Douglas - 2nd place Grey
Brahman
Jessica Biela - 3rd place Simbrah
Swine
San Antonio
Cole Kneblik - 4th place Dark Cross
Brandon Noto - 7th place Cross
Houston
Brandon Noto - 2nd place Hampshire
Paul Heinrich was the winner of the
Coleman BBQ Grill given away at the SFCPAAA
garage sale. It was a huge success!
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Attention Non-Profit Private Schools, Home Schoolers
Non-profit private schools and home schoolers who legally qualify as non-profit (currently
hold a 501-C3 certificate) are invited to meet with representatives from Alvin, Clear Creek,
Dickinson, Friendswood, Hitchcock, LaMarque, La Porte, Santa Fe, and Texas City Independent
School Districts to learn more about federally funded services available for eligible residents of
these districts. The meeting will be held at the Gillis Education Support Center, Dickinson ISD
Administration Building, 4512 Highway 3, Dickinson, Texas, in the Training Center,
on Friday, May 8, 2009, from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M.
Escuelas privadas No lucrativas De la Atención, Schoolers Casero
Se invita a los schoolers no lucrativos del escuela privada y caseros que califican legalmente como
no lucrativo (sostenga actualmente un certificado 501-C3) que resuelvan con los representantes de
Alvin, Cala Claro, de Dickinson, de Friendswood, de Hitchcock, de LaMarque, del La Porte, del
FE de Santa, y de districtos Independientes de la escuela de la ciudad de Tejas para aprender más
sobre los servicios federal financiados disponibles para los residentes elegibles de estos districtos. La
reunión será celebrada en el edificio Claro de la administración del Cala ISD, 2425 calle principal del
este, ciudad de la liga, Tejas, en el cuarto grande del desarrollo de personal el viernes, de mayo el 8
de 2009, a partir de la 9:00 - 11:00 mañana.
Poultry
San Antonio
Casey Kurtz - 5th place Broilers
Houston
Cheyenne Meadows - 16th place Broilers
(pullets)
Jake Douglas - 21st place Broilers
(cockerels)
Jared Douglas - 32nd place Broilers
(cockerels)
And Stuart Dunn reports 2 students doing
well in Austin at the Star of Texas stock show.
Ryan Skufca from Jr. FFA had the Champion
Maine steer and John Scales had the reserve
champion Gert steer. We also had two students
catch at the Houston calf scramble, Tyler Hilborn
and Kirsten Garcia.
Another JOB
Well Done!
St. John’s Annual Spring Fling
Saturday, May 16th - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain Date - May 23rd)
Musical Entertainment - Silent Auction - Door Prizes
Raffle - Country Store - Flea Market - Craft Vendors
Homemade Baked Goods & Cake Wheel - Wheel of Chance
Children’s Games – Moon Walk - Train
Hair & Face Painting - Food & Drink Concession Stand
BAR-B-Q BEEF LUNCH
Served 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$7.00 per plate - Take Out Available
FREE ADMISSION
For more information on events & renting vendor booths
Call 409-599-0276 or 409-925-3093
St. John’s Lutheran Church 13136 Hwy 6 – Santa Fe, Texas
3 BIG Events Scheduled to
Help Our Economy...
Continued from Page 1.
has to offer. The Heritage Tour will spotlight 6 special places which
will give presentations on “the way things used to be” when these places
were in their prime.
If you are interested in participating in any of these events please
contact the chamber at (409)925-8558 or email them at sfchamber@
comcast.net. or the newspaper at (409) 370-0030 or by email to lynn@
santafegoodnews.com.
Advance Tickets to the Heritage Tour are already ON SALE for just
$8.00 per person or $12.00 per couple at the Depot Open House from 2 to
5PM April 19th or leave a message at 927-8756.
Put June 20th on your calendar and get out and support your
community any way you see fit.
3rd Annual Santa Fe Chamber
Custom
&
Classic
CAR & BIKE SHOW
SWAP MEET
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Santa Fe High School 16000 Highway 6
Stars & Stripes
Sock Drive
The Sarah Emma Seelye
Auxiliary # 1 of Texas is holding
their Second Annual ‘Stars and
Stripes Sock Drive’ for the patients
at the Michael E. DeBakey VA
Medical Center in Houston. This
year both the Hitchcock and Santa
Fe Libraries helped kick-off the
Auxiliary’s Sock Drive which will
run through September.
Look for the ‘Sock Drive’
hampers at these Libraries and join
us in our efforts to support and
provide for our country’s Veterans.
Last year through our ‘Sock Drive’,
we were able to provide 500 pairs
of white crew socks, T-shirts and
candy treat bags for the veterans.
These same ladies will host
a benefit tea on Saturday April 18
from 2 to 4 PM in the church hall
of the Queen of Angels Catholic
Church in Dickinson and all the
proceeds will go to the purchase of
more socks The church is located
on the corner of Highway 3 and FM
517.
Sandra Goodson - Library
Technician, Joyce Kleimann Director, Vali Reyes- Auxiliary
President are pictured with Hamper.
Scheduled speakers will
offer presentations and commentary
on historical Civil War subjects and
will perform in the Period dress
of the era. The program includes
a cameo appearance by J’Nean
Henderson - The Victorian Lady.
Tickets are $25 for adults and
$10.00 for children under 12, which
includes refreshments.
For further information or
tickets contact Vali Reyes, evenings,
at 281-339-0321 or Jana Marsh at
832-264-4698 or online at www.
asuvcw.org.
The 1st Annual Heritage Tour will feature 3 historic homes, an
original dairy barn/sustainable family farm, 1 restored historic cemetery
and a railroad depot. Presentations, costumes and hospitality will be the
theme along with some of the original family members to guide the tours.
The Santa Fe Area Historical Foundation will have an open house
at the Depot Museum 11225 State Highway 6, Sunday, April 19th, from
2-5 p.m. to start ticket sales and provide more information about the Tour.
Stop by and see the line up, it’s pretty impressive.
VFW Post 5400 & Ladies Auxiliary
Santa Fe, Texas
Schedule of Events
Car & Bike Pre-Show Cruise-In Celebration
Cruise into MALL OF THE MAINLAND
Friday, June 19th, 6 PM to 10 PM
Entertainment
Food
Fun
Pre Registration
Line up, 6 PM Sonic Drive-In 4202 FM1764
Car Doors Shut & Kick stands up 6:15 Sharp ■ Celebration begins between Sears & Macy’s
Saturday Events
Vehicle Registration, Swap Meet Participants, Vendors Set Up 8:00AM –9:00AM
Judging 9:00AM - 2:30PM ■ Awards Ceremony 3:00PM
Prizes to be awarded every 30 min.
Open to the Public 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
■
Bike Blessings provided by CMA
Awards include:
Cars and Bikes 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Most Ugly Ride
Breakfast Brunch third Sunday of the month.
Cost $6.00 all you can eat.
Shuffleboard Tournaments Friday night at 7PM.
Dances Saturday night.
Children’s Easter Party April 11, 1PM-3PM.
Public welcome to all activities.
Post Meetings 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month. Auxiliary Meetings 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. Meetings start at 7PM.
The Post and Auxiliary are always seeking new members. If you
are not eligible for membership, maybe you are eligible for
membership in the newly formed Men’s Auxiliary. The Post is
located at 11230 Hwy 6 in Santa Fe.
For more information, please call 409-925-2525.
Arcadia Evergreen Cemetery
Needs Our Attention Again!
Continued from page 1.
“Arcadia Evergreen Cemetery occupies a two acres in the edge of the woods
on Dickinson bayou. It was a gift to the community from it’s founder, Henry
J. Runge of Galveston. The earliest burials there were sometime between 1890
and 1897” according to Mr. Meek.
“The “first families” began disappearing before 1900, causing fewer
and fewer to care about the little graveyard on the bayou. About every decade
beginning in the early 1950’s groups organized to “do something” about the
cemetery. Finally around the turn of the century a group managed to research
the history of the cemetery and put the place in order. Since then, hurricanes
Katrina, Rita and Ike along with personal catastrophes among the caretakers
has resulted in the present situation” Mr. Meek advised.
Pictured on the left is a beautiful very unique “Woodmen of the World”
headstone belonging to Simeon A. Franks, which has been damaged but is still
standing. Mr. H. N. Franks’ stone at the right is intact but no longer attached to
it’s base. What the pictures don’t show adequately is the “trend of the times”
to put the phrase “gone but not forgotten” on most all the stones, as they lay
seemingly forgotten about. If you would like to assist in an effort to once again
“do something” about Evergreen cemetery, please watch for a workday date to
be announced in the paper or contact the Historical Foundation to sign up.
Friendly C
om
Servicesputer
Trees are good!
Sunday, April 19th at 2:00 PM
Lil- Kids 0 - 7 years Sub Jr. 8 - 12 years
Junior 13 - 16 years Senior 17 and over
Haak Winery Events
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (832)276-9059
Mobile Computer Services
“Treating Your Computer in it’s natural habitat.”
Quote from a Customer
Donald Trahan MCSE CNA
PRINICIPAL - HEAD GEEK
See Us On The Web at:
http://www.friendlycomputerservices.net/
Purchasing & Consultation
Wireless and Wired Network Setup
Software Install and WindowsTune-up
Website Design
Computer Repair
Galveston County Fair & Rodeo
TALENT SHOW!
Friday
April 24th is
Arbor Day...
Plant a TREE for
posterity!
ANY SIZE DOG, ANY BREED CAT GROOMED AT YOUR HOME OR OFFICE
OUR STANDARD GROOMING SERVICE
LET US PAMPER
1.
Check for fleas
YOUR PET IN
2.
Check for any skin problems
3.
Brush out before bathing
OUR MOBILE
4.
Nails clipped/filed
PET SALON
5.
Ears cleaned
6.
Eyes flushed before & after bath
7.
Warm massage bath
8.
Anal glands expressed
9.
Blow dry & fluff
10. Pads clipped
11. Hair clipping to breed standards or to your instruction
12. Final brush, add fresh sent cologne and much more...
To schedule an appointment contact Tylena today 409
409--682
682--1826
[email protected]
www.udirtydogpetgrooming.com
April 10th Friday Night Dinner Service
with Equinox Jazz performing 5:30 to 9pm
reservations required
April 17th Open House Mixer
with The Sante Fe Chamber at 5:30pm
April 19th Earth Day Festival
with the Sharks performing 1 to 5pm
April 25th Old World Vineyard Feast
with The Grand Wine and Food Affair,
Jando performing & reservations are required.
Tickets available through
www.thegrandwineandfoodaffair.com
Haak Winery is family owned & operated.
6310 Ave T (409) 925-1401
COMING UP May 10th
Our Annual Mother’s Day Brunch
with The Nash Family Singers reservations are
required. Tickets available on line at
www.haakwine.com
The Life and Times
of Paul Walker
If you wish you may contact the author
at: [email protected]
Latest addition
to Mr. Walker’s
book, which may be
published this fall.
.
My Life
I have been thinking for some time now
of the things about which I feel very passionate.
I suppose that you would call them my life time
values. I wonder why I have come to hold these
values so strongly that they influence my daily
life. My parents were not highly educated if you
considered their years spent in the school system,
but their life skills knowledge extended far
beyond the classroom. Much of what I believe
was absorbed from my parents and relatives.
However there seemed to be a value system
within the community as well.
At the time I was growing up Arcadia
was not much more than a small farming
community thriving in relative isolation. Situated
midway between Galveston and Houston, yet
it did not seem to be greatly influenced by
either city. The community developed a strong
value system. My behavior was influenced as
much by the community values as my parental
values. Often these were the same or similar but
occasionally they differed.
Register Online Now At:
www.santafetexaschamber.com
Country Place Golf Club
is a private 18 hole, par –
73 for men and par – 74
for women. The Jay
Riviere design of lakes
and bunkers is a joy to
play. The front nine is set
among landscaped homes.
The back nine has four of
its holes that run along a
tree lined Clear Creek. The
layout of the course
appeals to all golfers, no
matter what their level of
play might be.
Different ways of caring.
It seems best that I identify those
individuals and discuss how through their
influence I accepted some of their values and
made them a vital part of my life. These include
my immediate family, relatives, teachers and
people in the community. I did not realize how
much these people influenced my actions until
later in life. An enjoyable aspect is that I also am
pleased to see how much my wife has adopted
her family and community values.
Two primary influences in my life were
my mother and father. Mother loved to see her
siblings and close kin on a regular basis. She saw
some of them daily. Dad was content to know
that his siblings were well and might visit on
an annual basis. Mother’s view of family was
hugging and kissing when you left the house. I
still don’t think that it was necessary when you
just went to the store, but mother did.
Dad would occasionally ask,” Are you
boy’s O K?”, and that would do for a month or
two. These values still carry over in the Locke
and the Walker annual family reunions. I
occasionally have to make a paradigm shift when
seeing the two families very close together.
April 13, 2009
***One or More Specials Available Only With the Purchase of Any of the Boxes on Page 1 ***
APRIL SPECIAL #1
Santa Fe Christian Church
6 lb. Assorted Meat Box
13602 FM 1764 Santa Fe, TX 77517
Office: 409-925-3190
www.seekerswelcome.org
Office open M-TH please call first
1.5 lb.
2 lb.
1.5 lb.
1 lb.
$22.00
T-Bone Steaks (2 x 12 oz.)
Lean All-Beef Hamburger Steaks (4 x 8 oz.)
Boneless Pork Roast
Mild Italian Sausage with Cheese
APRIL SPECIAL #2
4.5 lb. Meat Combo
Last day to place & pay for your order is: Thursday, April 9, 2009
Distribution day is: Saturday, April 25, 2009 – 9 to 10 AM
$21.00
3 lb. Ribeye Steaks (6 x 8 oz.)
1.5 lb. Bacon-Wrapped Pork Fillet (4 x 6 oz.)
APRIL SPECIAL #3
For more information contact
Natasha Achord, AF Director
409-925-8029
5 lb. Steak and Pork Combo
$21.00
Santa Fe Christian Church
Rev. Darrell W. Boswell M. ED., Sr. Pastor
13602 FM 1764 Santa Fe, TX 77517
Office: 409-925-3190
www.seekerswelcome.org
Holy Week and
Easter Events at
Santa Fe
Christian Church
1.5 lb. Kansas City Strip (2 x 12 oz.)
1.5 lb. Bone-In Ribeye (2 x 12 oz.)
2 lb. Thick-Cut Boston Butt Chops (4 x 8 oz.)
APRIL SPECIAL #4
APRIL 2009 MENU
Chicken Breast Fillet Box
$21.00
10 lb. IQF Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
REGULAR BOX
SENIOR/CONVENIENCE BOX
For Seniors or People on the Go! Balanced nutrition and variety
with enough food to feed a
family of four for a week.
Ten perfectly seasoned, nutritionally balanced, fully cooked
meals—just heat and serve. Each meal has been developed
with the dietary needs of senior citizens in mind, and
contains 3 oz. of protein, a starch & two vegetables or fruit.
1.5 lb. New York Strip Steak
(4 x 6 oz.)
2 lb. Chicken Breast Stir Fry
(Boneless/Skinless Chicken
Breast Chunks)
2 lb. Breaded Breast Fillet
1 lb. Steak Fajita Strips
20 oz. Supreme Pizza
28 oz. Jumbo Beef Patties
With Gravy
1 lb. All Meat Hot Dogs
10 oz. Individually-Wrapped
Cheese (16 slice)
1 lb. Mixed Vegetables
2 lb. French Fries
12 ct. White Corn Tortillas
1 lb. Rice
15 oz. Peach Halves
6 oz. Pancake Mix
32 oz. 2% Shelf Stable Milk
Dozen Eggs
Dessert
New Orleans Style Chicken over Savory Rice with Okra
& Tomatoes and Diced Sweet Potatoes
Grilled Chicken Strips & Penne Pasta with Creamy
Tomato Basil Sauce, Capri Blend Vegetables and Green
Beans with Onions and Red Peppers
Beef & Bowtie Pasta with Herbed Tomato Sauce, Capri
Blend Vegetables and Corn
Flame-Broiled Salisbury Steak with Brown Gravy, Sour
Cream & Chive Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole with Rice,
Green Beans and Squash Medley
Classic Chicken Tetrazzini with Diced Carrots and Green
Peas
Country Fried Steak with Cream Gravy, Red Skin
Whipped Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables
Spaghetti with Meatballs, Green Beans and Cinnamon
Applesauce
Chicken Parmesan with Whipped Potatoes and Capri
Blend Vegetables
Flame-Broiled Beef Patty with Onion Gravy, Sour
Cream & Chive Potatoes and Capri Blend Vegetables
10 2-pack, individually-wrapped cookies
$31.00
ALLERGEN-FREE BOX
Processed to eliminate the eight top serious
allergens: Peanuts, Soybeans, Milk, Eggs, Fish,
Crustacea, Tree Nuts and Gluten (wheat, rye
and barley). Great for children and adults!
1 lb. Breaded Chicken Tenders
1 lb. Breaded Chicken Breast Chunk
(Boneless Wing)
1 lb. Breaded Chicken Nuggets
1 lb. Breaded Chicken Pattie
1 lb. Breaded Steak Fingers
Battered with water, white rice, brown rice, modified tapioca
starch, flax seed, sugar, salt, spices, dehydrated garlic, spice
extractives and oleoresin paprika.
Breaded with white rice, brown rice, modified tapioca starch,
flax seed, sugar, dextrose, salt, spices, dehydrated garlic,
spice extractives and oleoresin paprika.
Breading is pre-browned in Canola oil.
$25.00
New!!
FISH & SHRIMP SEAFOOD BOX
The Long‐Awaited Seafood Box is Here! 2 lb. Alaskan Salmon Fillets (8 x 4 oz.
vacuum-pack)
2 lb. IQF Whiting Fillets (4 oz.-6 oz. fillets)
2 lb. IQF Large Shrimp (26-30 per lb.)
$28.00
$35.00
Angel Food is for everyone. There are no qualifications.
We accept cash, money orders, checks, credit cards, (Visa or Mastercard) with $1.00 charge, and the EBT card.
Angel Food Ministry has the right to make substitutions due to lack of availability, cost or quality.
APRIL SPECIAL #5
6 lb. Hamburger Steak Box
$18.00
Just In Time for Grill Season!
6 lb.
Lean All-Beef Hamburger Steaks (12 x 8 oz.)
APRIL SPECIAL #6
Fresh Fruit and Veggie Box
3 lb.
3 lb.
1 pkg.
1 head
1 lb.
2
1 each
2
1 head
4
4
1
1
$22.00
No. 1 Premium Idaho Baking Potatoes
No. 1 Premium North Carolina Sweet Potatoes
Wiley’s Sweet Potato and Yam Seasoning
Premium Green Cabbage
No. 1 Premium California Baby Whole Peeled Carrots
Premium 1015 Jumbo Sweet Onions
Premium Red, Yellow, Orange & Green Bell Peppers
Premium California Lemons
Premium California Iceberg Lettuce
Washington State Premium Bosc Pears
Washington State Premium Red Delicious Apples
Premium Golden Ripe Pineapple
Premium Sweet Cantaloupe
April Fruit and Veggie Recipe Sheet
Good Friday 7-8 PM
Tenebrae
Service
APRIL SPECIAL #7
Valencia Orange Box
Sweet and Juicy — Peak of the Season!
2/5 Bushel Tree-Ripened Valencia Oranges
(approximately 40-50 oranges per box)
$14.00
Area Wide Easter Sunrise Service
• April 12, 2009 7-8 AM
• Galveston County Fairgrounds
• Rodeo Arena
Sponsored by the Hwy 6 Ministerial Alliance
Last day to place & pay for your order is: Thursday, April 9, 2009
Distribution day is: Saturday, April 25, 2009 – 9 to 10 AM
Easter
Sunrise
Service
The Hitchcock/
Santa Fe
Ministerial
Alliance is sponsoring an Easter Sunrise
Service at 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, April 12 at the
Galveston County Fair Grounds Rodeo Arena.
The one-hour service will feature music and
preaching provided by various churches in our
area. The community is invited to join in a
celebration of faith and remembrance.
St. John’s Lutheran
Church
13136 Hwy. 6 Santa Fe, TX
Welcomes you to join us for our
Easter Sunday Celebration
April 12, 2009
Worship Service - 8:30 a.m.
Easter Breakfast – 9:30 a.m.
Followed by Children’s Egg Hunt
Come and be a part of this
annual St. John’s tradition.
A Memorial
Tribute
for
Timothy Victor Summers
Born July 18, 1956
Died December 15, 2008
In the beginning there was a beautiful
baby boy born into the Summers’ household
– much loved, much wanted. We named him
Timothy, after a character from a book that had
been read to the other children.
He lay in a basket crib in the corner of
our bedroom and each time six-year old Bill
came in he kissed his forehead, his baby Tim!
I’m sure Vicki thought, “Oh, no, not another
brother!”
Tim was dyslexic and had difficulty
reading, which I think caused him to be a little
shy and introverted. We jokingly called him
“Mit” because that’s the way he often wrote his
name. However, after worrying for years over
this, it came to a halt when he brought home a
100 on a geometry paper. He did well (with a
struggle) in school and was in the band. I’m
of the opinion that note concentration helped
him cope with his dyslexia. In high school, he
discovered his love for wood and construction
Aldersgate
United Methodist
Church
4/9 7PM Communion Service
4/10 7PM Good Friday Service
4/12 8:30AM Contemporary
Worship
9:40am Sunday School
11:00am Traditional Worship
Rev. Bill Webb, Pastor
13217 FM 1764 925-2552 AldersgateSantafe.org
A Memorial Tribute is...
A lasting gesture of respect to give
comfort to the bereaved and to encourage
others to follow the departed one’s example.
If you would like us to print one for your
loved one, please contact us. We will NOT
be contacting anyone to solicit them. They
are free to anyone.
We will however be happy to accept
any size donation to our local cemeteries to
help with their maintenance expenses. All
donations will be divided equally between
the Arcadia Evergreen and Alta Loma
Cemeteries.
You can honor the memory of your
loved one, as well as those who have gone
on long before us. See story on page 1.
in shop class. When God, wood, and Tim got
together they made beautiful music.
Consequently, he entered the
construction business. He had one mentor who
came by to tell us he had to send Tim home
one Monday morning as he had tried to drink
Milwaukee dry the night before. But he saw so
much good and talent in this person, he knew
he would be back and on the job the next day
followed by the next 27 years. And like his
father before him, when he built something, it
will be there in the year 3000. During his 27
years at CSA he continued his education by
attending classes for several years attaining the
official rank of Civil Engineer.
He was an acolyte in this church when
he was a lad and I confided in the priest at the
time, that I was concerned with his shyness.
This kindly man said he may be a little shy
but he is a leader as the younger boys looked
up to and followed him for support. He loved
animals (they posed no threat) and boarded 5
or 6 horses on his property for some time. He
was a great gardener. He loved to fish and surf
as a teenager.
He loved his family but as usual had difficulty
showing it. And now we send him back from
whence he came to be with his earthly and
heavenly father. As Father Craig noted, he will
be in good company as Christ was a carpenter,
too.
Good News in Strange Form
Good news is often hard to find in today’s
world that is so often wrought with conflict
and strife. For the Easter season it is especially
important to remember the real significance of
the season in addition to the oversized bunny
with the candy filled eggs. Someone loved each
and every one of us enough to give his life to
save us from our own mistakes. This month
especially, try to show someone a little extra
kindness and carry over some extra patience for
those who may have been offensive in the past
and reach out enough to say hello.
You may find the neighbor you thought
didn’t like you after the wild party where the
police showed up didn’t hold the party against
you, he was only upset he wasn’t invited. In that
same light family should play an important role
in this holiday as well. Instead of sitting around
the table discussing whose kid is more screwed
up than yours; look for something nice to say
about not only each other but the kids who are
stumbling through life just as clumsily as many
of you were. You may find this difficult, but even
“well she is pregnant at 17, but at least she’s
healthy and the daddy is handsome” is good
news of sorts.
Sometimes we as humans fail to see
the lighter side of life and enjoy the “Easter
eggs” of joy God puts in our path. Many of us
can set back now and chuckle over something
totally stupid we did as children. Trying to see
if that potato bazooka would really work and
accidentally blowing up some part of the yard
or setting something aflame was probably not
the best decision in hindsight. But it’s something
we will always remember and probably won’t
repeat.
Remember that when your kids do
something almost as dangerous or downright
crazy. They probably won’t repeat it either and
are coming down on themselves worse than you
ever could. The actual purpose of this article
other than the odd humor is to emphasize the
importance of love, acceptance and patience.
The pastors, fathers, and preachers tell us this
every Sunday, but we have to do it, not just hear
it. Enjoy your Easter Sunday, remember the real
reason behind the holiday and try to have just a
little more patience and a little more compassion
towards people you wouldn’t normally try to
understand.
Page 9
Competitive Rates & Friendly Service!
Local or
Nationwide
Graphic Arts Contest
KJIC Radio Station is sponsoring a Graphic Arts Contest open to anyone and all ages.
The goal is to recognize great local talent and to promote the radio station to a younger audience.
With budget cuts occurring everywhere, this is a great opportunity to display your art skills for
the world to see.
Rules:Create a 10 X 6 inch ad and submit it in PDF format to the Santa Fe Good News
by email to [email protected] by May 1st to be eligible to win. There is no entry fee
and all entries become the property of KJIC Radio Station with artist’s acknowledgement.
KJIC will determine the prize based on the number of entries and choose the winner.
We will announce the winner in the June issue of the newspaper and on the radio. Your artwork
will also be posted on the newspaper website and in the print edition as well. If you have been
looking for a way to get published, this is it. Check out their website at www.kjic.org for some
clues about their current style and content. May the best man, woman or child win!
Listen LIVE on the internet 24 hours a day at www.kjic.org
KJIC Radio
P.O. Box 1338
Santa Fe, Texas 77510
281.581.2600
Santa Fe’s own local
radio station plays all the
top Southern Gospel Hits
and it’s all commercial
free!
U
hen YO TISE!
W
S
U
l
l
ER
Ca
ADV
o
t
d
e
e
N
(409)370-0030
or email [email protected]
Support Your
Community
Newspaper.
San Pasqual Baylon
has a secret to share
with you…Santa Fe’s
best kept secret!
He invites you, the
residents of Santa Fe
to an Open House at
Haak Vineyards &
Winery
April 17th 5:30pm
www.haakwine.com
Live in Santa Fe,
support Santa Fe!!!
Haak Vineyards and Winery is a fellow business
member of the Chamber of Commerce. We enjoy the
opportunity that membership presents us in the
community.
We are hosting an Open House with the Santa Fe
Chamber of Commerce. Please join us on this evening
to meet with local business members to learn about
their business services. Meet the Santa Fe Chamber
Board Members as well to discuss the opportunity of
association memberships.
RSVP with Kathleen Reiss [email protected] or
by phone (409)925-1401 ext.105. It’s FREE to
attend. Wine and light appetizers will be served.
Listen to Paul Heil’s
Turn Your RADIO ON... Gospel Greats, Believer’s
Bluegrass and Classic
listen to
Gospel Southern Style
every weekend. Randy Travis,
It’s gospel music with
the Oak Ridge Boys &
many other country artists. a decidedly country flair.
This paper is American owned, operated and made in America!
Santa Fe Spring CLEANUP
Saturday, April 19th 8AM until 1PM
Santa Fe High School
Receptacles will be available for
disposal of heavy trash items
& brush clippings.
Hazardous waste (paint, pesticides,
tires, appliances with refrigerant, etc.)
WILL NOT be accepted.
Nor will household trash.
You have to have your
Ameriwaste bill & driver’s license
with service address on it.
Call (409) 316-1012 for questions.
Help Keep Santa Fe Beautiful!
Check Out Our Rates!
Size
BUSINESS
FOR SALE
Local restaurant for sale due to
change in family obligations, avg.
annual sales $300k, partial owner
financing possible, owner motivated
to sell; call 713-254-5834.
3914 Ave Q is NOW ON SALE!
This is a must see if you’re looking for acreage
& a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage in the
middle of town. It’s situated on nearly 5 acres
with lots of fruit trees, it’s close to everything
and has a huge 6 car metal building shop on a
slab. It has new wood floors, new paint and a
fenced yard, all for just $215,000. Call (281)
217-2284 and ask for Yvonne Crain, Agent, Re/
Max Associates MLS# 3042061
Price per month
Large Card
$32.00
1/8 page
¼ page
½ page
Whole page
$48.00
$96.00
$192.00
$520.00
We offer a 10% discount for
customers who pay for
12 ads in advance.
All ads are quoted in black
and white and color is free
when space is available,
otherwise add
$25.00 for color.
T & M Tractor Service
Mowing
Call Us!
832-465-1816
409-927-8351
GCF&R MUSICAL
ENTERTAINMENT
APRIL 17 - ENTERTAINMENT TENT
KYLE BENNETT @ 8:30 pm
ROGER CREAGER @ 10:30 pm
APRIL 18 - ENTERTAINMENT TENT
DAVID GRACE @ 9:00 pm
AARON WATSON - 11:00 pm
APRIL 24 - ENTERTAINMENT TENT
4 BARREL RAMBLERS @ 8:30 pm
MEAN GENE KELTON &
THE DIE HARDS@ 10:30 pm
APRIL 25 - ENTERTAINMENT TENT
JEFF GRIFFITH @ 9:00 pm
Put your business card right here
for just $10.00 per issue,
6 issue minimum.
Local Friendly Service
Software / Hardware upgrades
Specializing in Virus / Spyware removal
Free Home and Office
Affordable Computers
Built to your needs!
Thanks for Reading the
SANTA FE GOOD NEWS!
A satisfied customer paid for the ad below
because they gave her warranty on her car and
eliminated her fear of having a large repair bill
hit her out of the blue. Thank you Auto Exam.
Page 11
Your Community News Magazine
ORDER Your WEB
Subscription TODAY!
You can get 12 issues
of the latest news for
just $12.00 a year!
Now Posting
Yard Sales in
the Web Edition!
Don’t MISS a Thing...
Sign up for RSS Feed
& be notified of
every new
posting.
Name: _______________________________
Address: ______________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Email: _______________________________
Just attach this form to a check and mail to or drop off at:
The Santa Fe Good News
14511 2nd St. Santa Fe, TX 77517
Make US your HOME PAGE!
We now have Community Links!
The Print Edition is Always at
the Post Office for just 25¢.
Life
should NOT be a
journey to the grave with the
intention of arriving safely in an
attractive and well preserved
body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one
hand, champagne in the other,
body thoroughly used up, totally
worn out
and screaming
“WOO HOO what a ride!”
Author Unknown
Public Safety
Notice is a Hoax
Spring
Specials
Most everyone has heard
by now that the emails and text
messages about women being shot
at an area shopping center were not
true. Nothing happened. Readers
who have subscribed to the Web
Edition of the paper and signed up
for RSS Feeds were notified of it by
email within minutes of obtaining
the information and attempting to
verify it.
It was a hoax, which in
email terminology means a message
which is written to deliberately
spread fear, uncertainty and doubt.
We participated in the spreading
of this hoax, using all of the
technology we have available. We
do not regret it, nor do we condemn
those who notified us or others
about it.
Law enforcement cannot
determine it is a hoax instantly, nor
can SNOPES. Waiting until there
is visible proof that the threat is in
fact true is closing the gate after
the horse is gone and lives have
been lost. At no time will we ever
post anything without attempting
to confirm any public safety issue
with the local authorities. (You can
bet our law enforcement officers
didn’t wait to go to the shopping
center until they verified the email
authenticity.)
Perhaps this was just a
warning to us all to try to stay
informed so that we can protect our
families in the event that something
has come to someone’s attention
that may put us in danger.
Editor
at
F.O.E. 3789 & V.F.W. POST 5400
1st Annual B-B-Q Cook-off
To benefit & help rebuild
FOE 2719 in Crystal Beach & VFW Post 880 Galveston.
Both received extensive “IKE” damage.
Friday-Saturday May 15-16
“Raffles” 50-50’s Cake Wheel
EVERYONE WELCOME
For information:
FOE 409-925-3668 OR VFW POST 5400 409-925-2525
Lisa’s Hair Station
Ask for Christina
(409) 256-7869
“I Specialize in
Making
YOU Look GREAT!”