Bolivar Lighthouse Krewe 2010 King Larry Skiles & Queen Bekki Salling
HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!
WOW! What a week. Beautiful weather warm enough to walk on the beach a
few days this week. Then the cold and rain again for the next few
days. But that still didn't put a damper on the 2010 Bolivar
Lighthouse Krewe Mardi Gras Ball held last Saturday, Jan. 30th at
Coconut's. The 2009 King, Jerry Mittendorf and Queen Tangy Atwood gave
way to the reigning 2010 King & Queen, Larry Skiles and Bekki
Salling. Remember to join in the celebration at the Bolivar Peninsula
Mardi Gras on February 13th, 2010. The
2010 Court of the Lighthouse Krewe is Mavis Hunstiger, Lois Riley,
Bobbey White, Terry Molloy; Jerry Mittendorf, Jim Salling, George
Strong and Ed Riley
. Congratulations 2010 Lighthouse Krewe Court.
Enjoy the slideshow BELOW. Happy Mardi Gras Ya'll
This
week's promise: Overcoming discouragement brings great blessing
Are you a "big
picture" person?
Who but God goes up to
the heaven and comes back down? Who holds the wind in his fist? Who wraps up
the oceans in his cloak? Who has created the whole wide world? What is his
name~and his son's name? Tell me if you know! Proverbs 30:4 NLT
Impressive panorama
When people understand events clearly, we often say
that they "see the big picture." This passage in Proverbs makes the
point that the clearest view of the "big picture" will always include
God. The sequence of rhetorical questions helps us consider the awesome
identity and capacity of God. Much like the litany of questions that God
showered on Job (Job 38:1-41:34), these push us toward humble and silent
worship.
Agur was feeling overwhelmed (30:1), insignificant
(30:2), and limited (30:3). But when he turned away from his smallness to
contemplate God's greatness, an atmosphere of confidence filled the rest of the
chapter. He began with a little picture, no bigger than himself, but he soon
looked at the big picture and forgot that he was weary and worn out. God gave
him a new and refreshing point of view.
WISE WAYS One of the best
remedies for a weary and tired spirit is to contemplate the majesty and greatness
of God. How have you found that to be true?
Dear Lord, when I look at all you have made, I know
it makes me feel smaller, but it also fills me with wonder over how great you
are! I worship you.
The GCA (Gilchrist Community Association) will be holding an open
meeting with GLO (General Land Office) representatives to obtain
feedback and ideas from GCA members and the community in regards to the
possible closing of Rollover Pass and what the future could hold for
us. The meeting will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 2:00pm in the High Island school gymnasium.
Tiki Bar & Grill
Big Super Bowl Party Feb 7th
mardi gras party Feb 13th
Butch Leger & Center Fire
12pm - 5pm
Huff d.j. will start at 5 till Valentine's Day - Feb 14th
roses, gift baskets, candy available
special dinner
filet mignon w/lobster
COCONUTS Super Bowl Party ~ Feb 7th
Mardi Gras Party ~ Feb 13th -where parade & party begins
Crawfish, Live Band 2-7PM
Valentine's Day Sweetheart Special
Steak & SnowCrabs
Ship's Wheel
Super Bowl XLIV Party
Feb 7th
Mardi Gras Pardi
Feb 13th
Valentine Party
Feb 14th
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
/ Open House
Last Friday, Jan. 29th, Ribbon Cutting Ceremon was done at 1830 Hwy 87 which house, McCoy's Building Supply; Attorneys Office - Mary Beth Nelson & Jim Vratis; Bruce Flitter of Flitter Builders; Michael & Rebecca Thurman of Thurman Homes; Frances Ferrrett with Keller Williams Real Estate.
View Slideshow to left... compliments of www.CrystalBeachLocalNews.com.
"Valor
lies just halfway between rashness and cowardice." ~ Miguel
de Cervantes Saavedra
Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse Krewe
Mardi Gras Parade - February 13, 2010
Starts at 11:30 a.m. across from Coconut's
Ends up at Gregory Park FLOATS,
FLOATS, we need more FLOATS You can find the Float Application on the
Krewe Website at http://www.lighthousekrewe.com/Home/Mardi%20Gras%20Parade%20Application.pdf
We can help you develop your business plan, get customers, develop
procedures, make a profit. Call 409-933-1414 or email info@gcsbdc.com.
Now assisting with loan packages for new disaster recovery funds.
Please call or email the SBDC for an application and an appointment.
Contact email Jodi@gcea.us for the electronic version of the packets
and schedule appointments with the counselors.
"Once the 'what' is decided, the 'how' always
follows. We must not make the 'how' an excuse for not facing and accepting the
'what.'" ~ Pearl S. Buck
HOUSE FOR
SALE ON BOLIVAR PENINSULA TO BE MOVED 2200sq.
ft. Duplex @unit / 2 bedroom, 1 bath, c/h/a Could
renovate into single family home $49,950
house, move and pylon foundation Call
George @ McMillan building movers 214-949-2300
Response from
TxDot to a local Bolivar residence...
Thank
you for your email regarding SH 87, which was forwarded to my office for
handling. Your concerns for the roadways in GalvestonCounty
are important to us at the Texas Department of Transportation. We are aware of
the issues that persist on SH 87 and continue to actively take measures to
alleviate them.
We have completed the construction of a temporary revetment, which prevents
some of the high tides from encroaching onto the roadway. It is our hope
that over time, this revetment will help to re-establish the dune line. We are
also in the process of raising the roadway in various locations to bring it to
an elevation that is outside the limits of most normal tides.
These efforts have and will provide some level of protection to SH 87, but were
never intended to prevent every high tide event from encroaching onto the
roadway. As conditions permit, we will continue to clean and reshape the
roadside ditches and outfall channels. We have been hampered in these efforts
by the recent wet weather and delays obtaining easements for the outfalls.
Although a developer expressed interest previously in relocating a portion of
SH 87 further inland, it does not appear that plan will come to fruition.
We are also working in conjunction with the County of Galveston
for further improvements to the SH 87/SH 124 intersection. The County has
received a grant which will help provide some of the funding necessary to raise
and protect this intersection. They are currently in the initial design
phase of this project.
Please contact me at any time for further updates on this progress at the below
address, as I will be happy to address it in a timely and courteous manner.
William P. Babbington, P.E.
Galveston Area Engineer
Texas Department of Transportation
5407 Gulf Freeway, La Marque, Tx. 77568-2704
PROUD GRANDPARENTS, Mike & Nanette Gans OF EMERALD I, share a few family photos...
Leah
Christmas dresses...
Zoe and Paw-paw Mike
"Trust your own
instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own instead of someone
else's." ~ Billy Wilder
The Port Bolivar Fire Dept
is looking for sponsorship for this year's
annual oyster supper on sat Feb.
27th.
A $100.00 sponsorship will get you
or your companies name on our sponsor board.
Please supply your business card with your
donation. Any donation would be greatly appreciated.
Donations due by February 13th 2010.
If you have any questions please contact: Malcom Comeaux, President Port
Bolivar VFD
409.684.7307 or 409.771.7026
"Worry
never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, but only saps today of its strength." ~ A. J. Cronin
VOTE for TexasLand
Commissioner March 2, 2010.
Bill
Burton is running against Jerry Patterson for Land Commissioner March 2 2010.
Let's all go out and vote. Campaign Contributions for Bill can be mailed to PO
BOX 385...ATHENS, TX75751.
Please go vote.
Now
this is the right way to get things done. Use your voice and your vote to make
a difference. Just be sure to check out the candidates so you make a good
decision. With the new house bill that came into effect in November, whoever
holds the position of Commissioner has the power to make life very good or very
difficult for everyone who lives close to the dunes and beaches. Check out the
following websites. http://www.glo.state.tx.us/andhttp://www.billburton.net/
Trees for Bolivar
Houston
Audubon has a project called Trees for Bolivar, we are giving free trees to
peninsula property owners. You sign up and we check your property to see if it
suitable for the species of trees that we have. Currently we have a limited
number after this week-ends deliveries we will have a better idea if we can
take any more participants this year.
Winnie Burkett
WBBurkett@aol.
com
Friendswood & the BolivarPeninsula
Two boys were walking home from Sunday school after hearing
a strong preaching on the devil. One said to the other, 'What do you think
about all this Satan stuff?'
The other boy replied, 'Well, you know how Santa Claus
turned out. It's probably just your Dad.'
A
production company from Los Angeles,
California visited Bolivar Peninsula this
day. One might have thought someone was
having an awful big party over there in Port Bolivar. But no, this time our local police enforcement was on the scene making sure all was safe while the production
company filmed a commercial for a Chevrolet Silverado.
The
area from 23rd to 21st and from Front
St. to Keystone in Port Bolivar was filled with vehicles and about
40 individuals associated with this filming crew. Part of the commercial involved dumping sand from dump trucks from Santa Fe area.The actual commercial
was filmed on Keystone St. between 22nd and 23rd Streets and featured
the Benny Jones' family's new home.
This
commercial is scheduled to air during the Winter
Olympics. While you are watching the Olympics in the next few months, see if you can spot Bolivar in the commercial. Their location producer was thrilled with the
area and is scouting the Peninsula for
areas suitable for other shoots.
New Chevy ads to feature Ike
rebuilding
By T.J. Aulds The Daily News
Published January 31, 2010
BAYOU VISTA - Mix several dozen TV commercial
production folks hanging out at Louie's Bait Camp with the rebuilding spirit
after Hurricane Ike and you have the makings of a new ad for Chevy trucks.
Place at the table, As area leaders plan storm
defense, HarrisCounty's voice needs to be heard
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Jan.
30, 2010, 4:55PM
After
more than a month's delay, HarrisCounty commissioners have
finally voted to join neighboring coastal counties in long-range planning to
defend against storm surges generated by tropical storms.
Sometimes, a picture really is worth a thousand
words. The Bolivar Flats are known as a great habitat for
birds. We've seen buses full of bird watchers from Europe
stopped there to marvel at the natural beauty. Seeing trash near that beautiful
place is just sad. http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?wcd=150991
Pricetag for Ike: $15 billion, insurers say
By
PURVA PATEL HOUSTON
CHRONICLE
Jan.
28, 2010, 9:18PM
Hurricane
Ike caused more than $15 billion in damages nationwide, making it the most
expensive weather catastrophe in Texasand the third-costliest hurricane to
strike the United States,
according to insurance industry officials.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hurricane/ike/6839732.html
Women stand by Bolivar to very end
By Tom Linton Published January 25, 2010
Women on BolivarPeninsula seem to have
always been and continue to be imbued with a "never say die" attitude.
Cajun in Hell
A Cajun died and went to hell. The devil assigned him the usual
punishment. He put him in the mass pit
where the heat was melting others. The devil came back sometime
later surprised to find the Cajun just sitting around, not even misting, much
less sweating. "How come you're not so much as sweating here where
everyone else is screaming for relief from the heat?"
The Cajun laughed and said, "Man, I was raised in the
bayous of Sout Looziana. Dis ain't nothin' but May in Morgan City to me!"
The devil decided to really put the Cajun through it. He put him
in a sealed off cave in the pit with open blazes and four extra furnaces
blasting. When he came back, days later, the Cajun was sitting pretty,
had barely begun to bead up with sweat. The devil was outraged. "How
is this possible!? You should be melted to a shrieking puddle in
these conditions!."
The Cajun laughed even harder than before. "Hey,
man! I don tole you. I was raised in Sout Looziana. You tink dis
is heat?! Dis ain't nothin' but August in CowIsland
!"
So the devil thought, 'Alright, a little reverse ought to do the
trick.' He put the Cajun into a corner of hell where no heat ever
reached. It was freezing and to add to the Cajun's misery, he added
massive icebergs and blasting frozen air. When he returned, the
Cajun was shivering, ice hung from every part of him but he was grinning
like it was Christmas. Exasperated, the devil asked
"HOW!? How is it possible?! You're impervious to heat
and here you sit in conditions you can't be used to...freezing cold and
yet you're happier than if you were in heaven. WHY?!"
The Cajun kept grinning and asked, "Don't dis mean de
Saints won da Super Bowl?"
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