Blog entries - September 2009

Conroe Tiger Band Rose Parade Golf Tournament

Greg Rivera — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

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Toyota Texas Bass Classic - Lake Conroe

daphne — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Conroe residents can get excited to welcome the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) – the world championship of the Professional Anglers Association Tournament Series – October 16-18, 2009 at Lake Conroe, TX.

This three day competition will feature the world’s top tournament bass anglers, but it isn’t just for fishing fans - the TTBC is proud to team with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to offer “Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Adventures.” The “adventures” are family friendly exhibits which include a Kid’s Fishing Pond, Sharelunker Trailer, Archery Range and much more.

The weekend events include great food and extraordinary live music from top artists such as the Kyle Hunt Band, Julianne Hough and Josh Turner among others. There will be a fishing industry expo featuring seminars on the latest in fishing equipment, gear and accessories. The Toyota Texas Bass Classic is also a great way for Conroe businesses to increase their positive limelight and get their service out to more customers. Proceeds will go to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

For more information or to order tickets please go to ToyotaTexasBassClassic.com. Or to become a corporate partner or sponsor you can contact Lesley Baker at 479-715-6104 and get more information on how this great opportunity can benefit your business.

If you can’t make it to the tournament to enjoy the delicious food and live music but want to watch the world class angling - then you can catch the action from home by tuning in to CBS National Broadcast on Saturday November 21 at 1:00pm CST.

Book Signing for Woodlands Author on September 12th

daphne — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Woodlands author Richard M. Martin recently published his second book, ‘Welford Street Miracles’. The new book recalls past experiences and lessons Martin learned over the course of his life and also includes stories of the history and miracles that happened on Welford Street in Port Arthur, TX.

“The inspiration came from stories that were told in the family from the 1930s … through the 1980s about miracles that were told around the neighborhood,” Martin said.

On September 12th, Hastings, located at 1306 W. Davis St, will host a book signing for ‘Welford Street Miracles’ from 1-4 pm.

The back of his book reads: “Join author R. Merial Martin and Richard as he works to create a financial legacy for his children before the cancer takes hold. Watch as past miracles on Welford Street influence his life's work. Walk with Richard and witness the greatest ‘Welford Street Miracle.’”

While the book is mainly non-fiction, the author adds that it is roughly 10 percent fiction. Martin, who goes by the pen name R. Merial Martin, is currently retired and has lived in The Woodlands since 2001. He is a founding member of Woodlands Church Fellowship Campus. He also is part of the Conroe 300 Bowl’s business men’s league.

You can learn more about Martin’s books at TatePublishing.com.

Source: The Courier Of Montgomery County

Conroe WWII Vet Donates Survival Map to LSHF

daphne — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

On the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II, Conroe war veteran and retired U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Joseph Smith, 89, presented a framed survival map, issued to bomber flight crews on combat missions in World War II, to Lone Star Honor Flight (LSHF) as thanks for their efforts in appreciating World War II veterans.

"I'm grateful to the Honor Flight folks for what they're doing," said Smith. "This is a fine thing they are doing for veterans."

This 32-inch silk survival map showed pilots details on major ocean currents in the East China Sea. Should the pilot have to eject or abandon their plane, the maps helped them know what conditions they should expect and how to direct rescuers. "The silk maps could survive water, wind and being stuffed in a pocket," Smith said. "We hung onto them during missions. I hung onto them after the war."

As an experienced navigator, bombardier and radio operator, Smith flew 58 B-29s during World War II and the Korean War without ever being shot down or having to ditch his aircraft even once. Even with that, there were many close calls, and B-29s typically had no fighter escorts, leaving them to their own in the skies.

The flag will be framed and displayed at the LSHF offices, located at 13921 Texas 105 W., for as long as their organization is involved with transporting Conroe World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to tour military monuments and memorials, according to Brenda Beaven, founder of the LSHF.

The LSHF also received nearly $40,000 in donations from the Eastex Marine Corp League, the Rotary Club, Women’s Auxiliary for VFW Post 4709, Knights of Columbus, Yancey's Concrete of Conroe and McClanahan. Their next LSHF 3 tour is scheduled for October 3rd, and is already 2/3rds full.

For more information on the Lone Star Honor Flight and donations and trip information please visitLoneStarHonorFlight.com.

Image courtesy of The Courier of Montgomery County

Source: The Courier of Montgomery County