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Posted on Aug 28, 2009 | Tagged in: Montgomery County , healthcare , Conroe
Residents of South Montgomery County will now be able to receive health care through Memorial Hermann Woodlands Hospital.
Tuesday The Montgomery County Hospital District board authorized an agreement to bring MCHD's Health Care Assistance Program into the hospital. The district also has a provider agreement with Conroe Regional Medical Center and recently even added Cleveland and Tomball.
In a statement to MCHD board members, MCHD CEO Allen Johnson said "This is a big move," and that"In the 11 or 12 years since I’ve been here, we’ve not had Memorial Hermann as an option for indigent patients." "This is a major accomplishment, especially for those living in South County."
Tess Wergeland won $1,000 from Graystone Hills. Wergeland picked up a drawing form at the community's display in The Woodlands Mall and returned it to one of the builder sales offices in the community to be eligible for the drawing. Just in time for back to school shopping! Congrats Tess!
(Tess is pictured with Christine Draughn, Friendswood Development Company North Houston Marketing Director)
Parents who can not afford back to school clothes for their children this fall have no need to worry. A group of volunteers with the Assistance League of Montgomery County, located at 126 N. San Jacinto in Conroe, is going through the annual "Operation School Bell". This volunteer effort has the goal of clothing 4,100 school children by August 24th. In addition to that, the program also provides books for any children in need.
This program should help raise the self esteem of new students, who walk into classrooms wearing new, nice clothes for class. Margery Hayward, Operation School Bell chairwoman and Assistance League of Montgomery County president-elect adds, "We think it improves and helps the esteem of the child if they are dressed properly for school like their peers," and "we're dressing them so they can walk through the front doors the first day of school with brand-new clothes on."
Posted on Jul 8, 2009 | Tagged in: Conroe , community
Allie Keaton of Conroe always had a passion for helping others, as well as a talent for training dogs. So, after years of caring for her ailing mother, Allie decided to do both. She is now the founder of My Service Dog, Inc., a nonprofit organization that trains and provides service dogs for disabled residents who need the extra care.
The organization is currently being operated by ten individuals who harbor the same supportive personalities and has placed and trained about 25 service dogs around the greater Houston area. Because Allie understands the economic and emotional turmoil that each one of her clients has gone through, she often forgoes immediate payment and instead promotes more case sensitive recompense.
“We figure we’ve put about $20,000 of work and time into raising them, but we never get that back,” she said. “Most of the people who need these dogs can’t afford them, but we always find a way.”
Posted on Jul 2, 2009 | Tagged in: sports , Conroe , community
What better way to enjoy the summer than to spend a relaxing day fishing on the lake. Well, the residents of Graystone Hills are in luck because a new retailer has just opened its doors to offer family-fun recreational activities that are not to be ignored.
Basson Specialty Tackle is not your ordinary, everyday bait shop. Not only do they offer professional fishing equipment and services, but customers also have the opportunity to rent a fishing boat or kayak, lounge in the neighboring gazebo and picnic areas, even pitch an overnight tent within the camping facilities. Professional guides and a public boat launch are also available.
“There aren’t many places to do shore fishing unless you own property,” said store owner Gary New. “It’s a nice alternative for those who want a different fishing experience.”
Posted on Jun 24, 2009 | Tagged in: events , Conroe , community
Residents of Graystone Hills are in for a treat this Fourth of July. Conroe’s own rag-tag gang of professional pilots will be flying over the city to celebrate the nation’s 233rd Independence Day.
The group is a team of veteran and civilian pilots called “Freedom Flight.” Many of the members flew during wartime, but this is not a requirement to be part of the club. All you need is some enthusiasm for aviation and a good dose of patriotism.
The group was informally established between friends Dick Cardell, Dick Stevens and Omer “Sam” Ward, all veterans and former Continental Airlines pilots who own their own small planes. Wishing to keep in practice, the group would come together every week and hone their skills over Lake Conroe. There are eleven pilots now and several new members being trained for flight formation.
Posted on Jun 4, 2009 | Tagged in: events , Conroe
May 24, 2009 - Diane Ganson reports that she, Linda Schilhab, and Beverly Morin, the chair persons for the Decorating Divas of the April Sound Ladies Association, presented an idea for a Tour of Homes to Christine Draughn, who represents the Friendswood Development Corporation, developer of Graystone Hills. The ladies are excited to announce that the tour, open to all members of Lake Conroe Area Ladies Clubs, is set for Thursday, June 4, from 11 am to 1 pm Those attending will be able to tour seven homes, enjoy a catered lunch, gourmet coffee and a chance for door prizes. Congratulations to Diane, Linda and Beverly for all their good work!
