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Happy New Year Clear Lake Shores!

It is hard to believe that it is already February; the years seem to fly by faster and faster as I age—kinda scary, my mother said that would happen and she was right!

A huge thank you to Priscilla Duffy, Shanna McGinty, and all our hosts for the Progressive Christmas Party in December. Although it was very rainy—a theme that reminded everyone of the 4thof July festivities—it was well attended and everyone had a great time.

I hope that everyone is ready to come out and be social again. We start with our monthly meeting on February 7th, please come and join us. Mancakes continues our Valentine’s Tradition on February 16th and our Mardi Gras celebration will be on February 23rd. Look for more information about those two events in this issue.

Looking forward, March is a quiet month for us; this is fortunate, as April is busy! Officer elections occur in April and I will be finished with my President duties. If you are interested in serving as President, please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns. I would enjoy sharing with you the re-sponsibilities the President has.

I pray you all have enjoyed a blessed start to 2019; and as always, remember to savor the sunsets, enjoy the company, and try to meet someone new as often as you can!

Megan Morris

 PRESIDENT’S

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 Our Island’s Teen  

Babysitters & Pet Sitters/Walkers 

Please contact me if you would like your teen’s information printed in The Islander:  Pamela Linbeck  flogrownpl@yahoo.com 

NAME AGE MALE/FEMALE

BABYSIT PETSITTER PHONE #

Aiden Cruthirds 14 M X 281-782-4836

Cali Jekel-Chavez 14 F X 832-655-3433

Cole Bailey 16 M X 832-600-6805

Drake Tierney 18 M X X 414-458-0153

Gabriel Oliveira 17 M X 281-535-2006

Grady Tierney 13 M X 346-266-9644

Holland Duffy 15 F X 832-784-5447

Krystal Dunagen 18 F X X 281-896-3078

Kyra Repress 17 F X X 832-221-5650

Lily Richard 14 F X 337-426-2935

Nicole Saltaformaggio 16 F X X 832-561-0966

Zamira Harris-Ryden 18 F X 346-208-9510

City Services

City Hall: 281.334.2799

CLS Police: 281.334.1034

CLS Dispatch 281.538.0659 #2

Municipal Court: 281.334.0697

Utilities

WCID#12: 281.334.3331

CenterPoint for electric outage: 800.332.7143

CenterPoint for gas leak: 888.876.5786

AmeriWaste, Inc: 281.331.8400

Comcast—Cable 800.266.2278

Community Services

Helen Hall Library 281.554.1111

Galveston Mosquito Control 800.842.5622

Emergency Services

Emergency only 911

Poison Control 1.800.poison1

Fire Department (Kemah) 281.538.5727

Hospitals

Christus St. John 281.333.5503

Clear Lake Regional Med. Center 281.332.2511

Schools

Stewart Elementary 281.284.4700

Bayside Intermediate 281.284.3000

Clear Falls High School 218.284.1100

City Web Site: www.clearlakeshores-tx.gov

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

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Signed articles, announcements, ideas for publication must be submitted to editor.islander@gmail.com by the 15th of each month by e-mail. The Civic Club reserves the right to edit for style, policy and space.

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PARKS COMMITTEE By Chris Richardson

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that everyone enjoyed all the Christmas decorations at the entrance to CLS and around the clubhouse. Here's to 2019 filled with much health and happiness and all the good stuff for our CLS residents and staff.

Luckily, we are having a much milder winter than last year so our plants/shrubs in our parks and pool area should survive the winter in better shape.

GOOD NEWS!!!!! The Veterans Memorial Bench arrived a week ago and is installed at Sun Dial Park. By the time you are reading this, the engraving should be completed. Besides donating funds for the bench, Home Depot included some plants & shrubs and we thank Jorge & crew for getting them planted. When out and about, take the time to enjoy the views from our new bench!

Hopefully as the weather warms, CLS residents can get out & enjoy all the amenities that our parks have to offer.

Let us know if you have any questions or ideas to share. Your Pool & Parks Committee: Helle Brown, Diana Chronister, Suzanne Hubbard, Diana Hoerner, Cheryl Coward and me Chris Richardson. 281-799-8906

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 COUNCILMAN KURT OTTEN

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1st Annual CLS Bon/Campfire

Vincent Pandanell to Open New Bar and Grill 

Our own Vincent Pandanell of Pine Street, owner of the thriving Aspen’s at the entrance to the  island,  is set to 

open a new venture, 6th St. Garage Bar and Grill, on 6th Street and 6th Avenue in Texas City, on February 1st. Not 

that we want to encourage readers to spend their leisure‐ me money anywhere other than here, but the new bar 

sounds like a fun place to visit, especially since one a rac on will be this find, a highly‐modified ’48 Ford pickup 

(with a Chevrolet tailgate!) recently spo ed in Vincent and Rebecca’s driveway; it will sit inside the new  

establishment.   

Vinny shows off the truck to KK. Moonshine graces the covered truck bed. 

Tom Sanders and Vinny Pandanell admire 

the old Ford. 

Rebecca McKinnis and  

daughter Karma (KK) enjoy the an‐

que truck. 

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Mancakes XVI Hearye, Hearye, This is your annual call to arms for all the Manly Men and Bearded Boys of Clear Lake Shores. It is  me once again to put down the remote, pick up your apron and join us in the Club House where we will gleefully serve our significant others, friends and neighbors our nearly world famous Mancakes.   

Time is Saturday, February 16th.  Serving hours are 8:30  l 11:00 or un l we run out. 

 

We will serve delicious bodacious Blueberry, champion Chocolate Chip and perfect Plain mancakes like the Pros we are.  

 

If you want to join us reach out to Big Doug Whitmarsh 713‐876‐3807 or 

 Jumpin’ Joe Shulsky 832‐443‐7789 .   

The kitchen fills up fast so do not delay if you want in on the fun.  See you there! 

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Volunteer Spotlight  by Doris Sanders 

Nancy McDonald and  

Linda Merryman 

Although not strictly a volunteer position, since members are paid a token sum per monthly meeting, those serving on the water board surely qualify for inclusion in this column. Giving up their time in an attempt to represent Clear Lake Shores on decisions affecting all of us, Linda Merryman and Nancy McDonald contributed years of service to this little-understood but im-portant undertaking. Linda and Nancy met at Seabrook Shipyard, where both kept their boats, in ’96 or ’97. Moving those boats to the same dock at Lakewood Yacht Club, the two women and their husbands con-tinued to make connections. Linda and husband Paul, having earlier moved from Lake Conroe to a townhouse at LYC, finally followed Nancy and husband Scott to Clear Lake Shores in 1999. The McDonalds had made the move earlier from West University, never looking back on their previous land-locked life. Cruising was a big part of both women’s lives, but certainly not the only part. Nancy worked in the oil and gas business for years, rising to the position of vice president before retiring to cruise full time. Linda, trained as a paralegal, worked for Continental Airlines in various legal and hu-man resource management positions. And neither stopped there, as Nancy, after a period of full-time cruising, became a board member of Lakewood Yacht Club and Linda involved herself in or-ganizations such as Bay Area Pet Adoptions and Today’s Harbor. But the contribution for which they are most noted here in Clear Lake Shores is their involve-ment in the Water Board. In 2004, Linda ran for the elected position, served for four years, lost in the next round of voting, ran again in 2010, and served again, for a total of twelve years. In 2012, Nancy was appointed to fill a vacant position, and ran in and won two succeeding contests. Nancy served a total of seven years and served as secretary and vice president of the body, while Linda was president for part of her tenure. Clearly movers and shakers, both Linda and Nancy do know how to relax. Island walkers are likely to pass Nancy happily working in her flowerbeds, and she has been known to create some beautiful jewelry, much of which she has sold in the past. In fact, Nancy’s jewelry was featured in Mary’s Frame Shop and Art Gallery when it was open on Marina Bay Drive. And Linda, when not volunteering, takes advantage of her house’s perfect position on the island, watching the boat traffic on Clear Lake and enjoying Goldie the dog. Nancy and Scott sold their boat a couple of years ago, but the Merrymans still own theirs, though they use it less than they did in the past.

Luckily, when Clear Lake Shores' water board reps stepped down recently, Ronnie Richards stepped up, winning his recent election and thereby guaranteeing that CLS would have represen-tation on this critical entity. Incidentally, Linda’s husband Paul has served on the water board in Channelview for forty years, helping to form the first water authority in the state of Texas. But though neither Linda nor Nancy misses the work, they are proud of their service to us, as are we. Thank you, ladies.

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JUST ANOTHER HOLIDAY SEASON IN PARADISE

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By Charles Scoville

The EDC Looks Ahead in 2019 

Ronnie Richards recently completed a 10‐year term as President of the Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corpora‐

on.  During his tenure as president, Ronnie was an effec ve and enthusias c advocate for Clear Lake Shores businesses and 

our community’s quality of life.  He provided cri cal leadership for such ini a ves as: 

The installa on of the right‐turn lane from Clear Lake Shores Blvd. onto Marina Bay Rd.,  

The paving of Aspen Rd. 

Installa on of the street ligh ng, landscaping, and sidewalks along Clear Lake Rd. that substan ally improved the appear‐

ance and safety of our community’s de facto main entrance, and 

Development of the parking lot that served for several years as the site of the farmer’s market and which now provides 

cri cal overflow parking for several Clear Lake Shores businesses. 

Ronnie and his wife, Nancy, are successful entrepreneurs who understand the challenges of small businesses, and Ronnie has 

given generously of his  me over the past decade in support of making Clear Lake Shores a more prosperous and pleasant 

place in which to live.   

In the December 2018 EDC mee ng, I assumed the role of president – con ngent on Ronnie’s promise to con nue as a board 

member and to make himself available whenever I need help.  I am excited about serving as president, but I am a lot more 

confident in my ability to do so effec vely with Ronnie’s help.   

For those who are not familiar with the purpose (or even the existence of) the EDC, I would encourage you to read the excel‐

lent overview that is now posted on the recently improved City of Clear Lake Shores website (h ps://www.clearlakeshores‐

tx.gov/191/Economic‐Development‐Corpora on).  As the website describes, in 1979, the State of Texas granted municipali‐

es the authority to finance new and expanded business enterprises in their respec ve communi es through the forma on 

of Economic Development Corpora ons.  In 1996, Clear Lake Shores approved forma on of the Clear Lake Shores EDC.  The 

EDC’s ac vi es are directed by a board of directors comprised of seven members appointed by the city council to staggered 

two‐year terms.  The board prepares an annual budget, which is approved by city council, and individual expenditures over 

$10,000 must be approved by city council.   

In the January board mee ng, the EDC directors reviewed a proposed list of ini a ves for considera on over the next two 

years although some of the ini a ves will take priority such as: 

1.  An cipa ng and mi ga ng any impact on Clear Lake Shores businesses resul ng from the widening of FM 146. 

2.  Finalizing and adop ng a framework for assessing proposed projects and business assistance opportuni es to ensure 

that our investments produce quan fiable benefits to the city. 

3.  Iden fying and implemen ng infrastructure improvements and/or marke ng programs that will increase sales tax reve‐

nues and/or a ract new jobs. 

The ini al list was only preliminary, and we invite you to submit any sugges ons for considera on via email to any board 

member or by a ending any EDC mee ng.  The Clear Lake Shores EDC exists to support sensible economic development that 

improves the city’s economic health and our community’s quality of life.  With your help, the 2019 board of directors is com‐

mi ed to achieving those objec ves.

E D C Economic   Development  Corpora on 

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Hello Clear Lake Shores neighbors!  Welcome back to the Real Estate  Corner.  I’m changing things up a bit this year.  I’ll be giving you a bit of  RE Advice as well as a bit more info on home prices of Ac ves and Solds.  And I want to take just a minute to Thank you ALL for your kindness and  understanding in the past couple years.  It’s been a tough  me and I miss Jimmy every day.  I really needed this  me to myself to reflect and just chill, but I feel much be er now and looking forward to seeing you all in the Spring.  I’m s ll working hard in Durango, CO on a 100 year old home which I’m turning into a Vaca on Rental…hint hint…  Anyway, thank you all and I’ll see you soon! Now to CLS.  In the past 3 months, in CLS and Lazy Bend, we’ve had: 

Now for some Greater Houston Stats from HAR.com 

 

THE HOUSTON HOUSING MARKET BREAKS RECORDS IN 2018

 

Sluggish December sales and limited housing supply can’t slow down overall real estate activity for the year

HOUSTON — (January 9, 2019) — The Houston real estate market set new records in 2018 despite uncertainty across the region when the year began, with many survivors of Hurricane Harvey still rebuilding their homes and lives. Single-family home sales for the full year surpassed 2017’s record volume by nearly four percent. However, as 2019 gets under-way, housing inventory remains constrained – still sitting below its more balanced pre-Harvey levels.

According to the Houston Association of Realtors’ (HAR) 2018 annual report, single family home sales rose 3.8 percent to 82,177 while sales of all property types totaled 98,323, a 3.7-percent increase over 2017’s record volume. Total dollar volume for full-year 2018 jumped 21.5 percent to a record-breaking $28 billion..

The single-family home median price (the figure at which half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less) rose 3.4 percent to $240,000. That marks the highest median price ever for a December. The average price increased 4.7 percent to $306,314, which is also an all-time December high.

On a year-to-date basis, the average price rose 2.6 percent to $298,982 while the median price increased 3.3 percent to $237,500. Har.com

 

Looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces!!! 

REMEMBER! If you’re lucky enough to live by the water, you’re lucky enough!

By Candace Mann 

Real Estate Info for the Island  (I’ve included Lazy Bend in the stats now) 

ACTIVE      PENDING   SOLD (LAST 3 MONTHS) 

8 Lot (s) ($94,500‐$380,000) 

2 Rentals ($1850—$2000) 

17 Homes ($219,000‐ $2,222,000) 

 

2 Lot (s) ($102,000‐$135,000) 

3 Rentals ($900‐$1550) 

7 Homes($210,000‐$620,000) 

0  Lot (s)  

2 Rentals ($1400‐$1695) 

4 Homes ($189,000‐$350,000) 

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By: Megan Magill Pletsch

N atural Foods Chef and Holistic Health Coach

www.chefmeganmagill.com

I have an exciting announcement! I've started a cooking show with my partner Cara Miller called Simply Season‐al!  

As the name denotes, Simply Seasonal is a show that simply explains how to heal the body through seasonal foods!  

When there's sickness or "dis‐ease" in the body, that's showing an imbalance. And that imbalance comes from our disconnection between us and the earth. So, if we simply eat foods the earth provides during each season, we are nourished with the exact nutrients and energy needed for each season bringing back balance so we can heal and thrive!  

If you want to take back your health, then this is the show for you! 

Cara and I've seen incredible things happen through this simple approach. Seasonal eating has been at the heart of both of our health coaching practices because we've seen it heal our clients and even ourselves!  

Seasonal eating is simply common sense. It leaves you with tons of "aha!" moments because it's the way humans have been eating for 1,000s of years.  We've just been mislead for the last 100+years through agenda driven in‐dustries who have taken our power away from our health and ability to heal. These industries leave you feeling powerless while you reach deep into your pocket to pay for the "answers". But as we all know, those answers are only temporary band‐aids focused on suppressing symptoms, not healing.  

There are 13 weeks in each season (winter, spring, summer, fall) and we are releasing a new FREE episode each week! Each episode comes with a simple seasonal recipe so you can balance, heal, and thrive!  

Head on over to www.simply‐seasonal.com and sign up for email updates. That way, our weekly episodes are sent straight to you and you won't miss a thing!  

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Fire department purchases new  

ladder truck The Kemah Volunteer Fire Department has purchased a new lad‐der truck to be er serve residents and businesses in the district. The truck replaces an older model that was more than 18 years old. With all new, modern, and up‐to‐date bells and whistles ‐ including a ladder that is more than 40 feet taller than the previous truck ‐ this new equipment will allow the de‐partment to access the taller buildings, both residen al and commercial, that are popping up in Clear Lake Shores and Kemah. The fire department invites the public to stop by the 

sta on and take a look at the new truck. If you saw Santa come around the island in December, than you saw the new truck! It will remain numbered 343 in honor of the 343 New York Fire Department fire fighters who lost their lives on 9‐11. 

COMING SOON! A new Kemah Volunteer Fire Department website! The department is in the final stages of developing a new website. A huge shout out and thanks to Blue Atlas Marke ng for crea ng the site pro bono. Stay tuned to www.kemahfire.com for a new look!

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The Clear Lake Shores Civic Club Scholarship 2019 Applica on is now available! 

Applica ons are available online at www.clscivicclub.com 

Requirements are as follows: 

The student must have resided in Clear Lake Shores for their Junior and Senior HS years. Proof of residency shall be required. 

The student’s family must be a member of the Civic Club for a mini‐mum of one (1) year. 

The student must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average for both their Junior and Senior HS years. Proof shall be required. 

The student must be ac vely involved in the community. Signed documenta on shall be required. 

The student shall submit an Essay sta ng why they believe they should be awarded this scholarship. 

The student must a end a minimum of nine (9) hours of courses per semester depending on the college/school program. 

The student must have completed High School, State Recognized Home‐School Curriculum or GED and be accepted to any School of Higher Educa on except for Online for the fall semester or quarter for the calendar year for which the scholarship applica‐on is being submi ed. 

Dates to remember: 

May 1, 2019‐ Deadline for applica ons 

June 2019‐ Recipient will be no fied and Scholarship awarded at Civic Club mee ng 

August 2019‐ Award amount will be sent to recipient’s college/school of choice 

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Submitted by: Christy Lyons

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  Once Upon A Time in Clear Lake Shores

Enjoy, AB  

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Louise Moore 

 

 

 Once Upon A Time in Clear Lake Shores

Enjoy, AB  

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..  .  . that you are not alone in your renewed interest in exercise during this post‐holiday season? In a predictable development, 

more people are walking the island loop daily. 

. . . but that, speaking of walking, the recommended way to walk on streets such as ours, those without sidewalks, is facing the 

traffic? This allows pedestrians  to  see clearly  those vehicles heading  towards  them, allowing walkers and  joggers  to get out of 

their way. Bicyclists, on the other hand, are advised to go with the flow of traffic. And, please, both need to wear light clothing 

and even reflec ve tape or other devices to ensure that they are seen by drivers during these early dark evenings. 

. . . and that other op ons for exercise exist here in Clear Lake Shores? Beth Atherton con nues to offer thrice‐weekly yoga ses‐

sions, Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 and Friday mornings at 9:30, in the clubhouse.  All she asks is a $5 dona on to help 

offset both supplies and her own cer fica on requirements. Beth has recently added Yin Yoga poses to her toolbox, an addi on 

that has been well‐received by a endees. She has blocks, extra mats, and straps for anyone who wants to try it out. 

. . . and that there is another op on in the area, Barefoot Girl Yoga, just around the corner on Marina Bay Drive? Specializing in Vinyasa Yoga, Barefoot Girl also offers fun Friday night sessions such as black light and surf yoga. And the owner, Megan Labernz, is an islander, living on Queen. In addi on, Clear Lake Shores’s Kat Tierney is part of what the website (h ps://barefoot‐girl‐yoga.weebly.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html) describes as the “Barefoot Girl Tribe,”  working in her spare  me (She is a working Pediatric Occupa onal Therapist) at the yoga studio. . . . and that, should you be interested in a more strenuous group ac vity, a running club meets at Jackie’s Brickhouse, also just around the corner on Marina Bay Drive? Every Wednesday they meet at Jackie’s, run around the island, and then socialize and help themselves to a pasta and salad buffet at the restaurant/bar. h p://jackiesbrickhouse.ffprunningclubs.org/  Jackie Powell , the owner of Jackie’s, is another busy and generous resident of our li le island.  .  .  . and that there are both gyms (All me Fitness also on Marina Bay Drive has good machines) and full‐service fitness centers 

(The Fitness Center at South Shore Harbor is a popular loca on for classes, pool, and workout equipment) nearby? 

. . . and that Audrey Dunegan has organized a 5k fun run and walk for the morning of Saturday, March 2nd? It is only a part of a big Clear Lake Shores Cajun day, a day which includes a cook off, golf cart parade, and Cajun food stroll, all in our neighborhood! You can read more about the event, sponsored by the city along with other en es, at h ps://clsgumbo.com/. 

. . and that we wish you well in your quest for fitness? 

Remember to contact Doris Sanders at secondfantasy59@gmail.com to suggest  dbits to be placed in this column.  Thanks! 

By Doris Sanders 

 

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No ce is hereby given that applica ons for a place on the City of Clear 

Lake Shores May 4th, 2019 General Elec on ballot may be filed during the 

following  mes: FILING DATES AND TIMES: 

Start Date: January 16. 2019 at 8:00 a.m.                   

End Date: February 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Office Hours: Monday ‐ Thursday 8:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm and Friday      

8: 00 am to 12:00 pm (noon)  

            Physical address for filing applica ons in person for place on the ballot: 

 City Hall. 1006 South Shore Drive,

Clear Lake Shores. Texas 77565

Address to mail applica ons for place on the ballot City of Clear Lake Shores. 1006 South Shore Drive. 

 Clear Lake Shores. Texas 77565 

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Gardening Tips By Julie Moncur

February is one of my favorite months for garden! With the cooler weather I can cover up head to toe and get busy pruning, weeding,mulching and plan ng without the pesky mosquitoes interrup ng my labor. It's also a great  me to put in your spring flowers and reshape your landscape. Just like rearranging furniture, changing up your landscape is refreshing to the spirit. Time to start fresh.   For some great organic new plants,, (remove second ,)check out the Master Gardener Plant sales held this month. The Galveston County Spring sale is just a short interes ng drive to Hitchcock and the Harris County Precinct 2 sale is at the Pasadena Fair Grounds. Check out their websites for more details! 

‐Got roses? Except for climbers (add a space) (which can be pruned most any  me), think of pruning around the 14th (handy that it falls on a weekend this year!) add close parenthesis  Take advantage and shape them like you want them to grow in their space.  

‐Time to transplant mature or established trees and shrubs while they are dormant. 

‐Plant bare‐root roses, fruit and shade trees, pecans and dormant shrubs. Wait un l plants put on new growth before lightly fer lizing with 15‐5‐10 or a water‐soluble fer lizer. 

‐Overwatering kills houseplants. Allow soil surface to dry between waterings. Use liquid Miracle Grow houseplant food every  me you water.  ‐Lightly fer lize spring bloomers, including pansies and snapdragons.  Again with bloodmeal or 21‐0‐0. 

‐Schedule the first fruit tree spray when buds start to swell but before they start to open.  Apply malithion and benomyl for insect and disease control. 

‐Plant seeds for an old fashion perennial bed: nastur um, ageratum, portulaca, sunflower, torenia, and zinnia. 

‐To a ract bu erflies, plant ageratum, phlox, buddleia, salvia, rudbeckia, bee balm and lantana. 

‐Divide crowded canna tubers for tall vigorous plants with more blooms. 

‐Plant late spring and summer blooming annual seed and perennial plants. 

‐Look for bagworms on juniper, cypress and other trees and shrubs. Handpick now to reduce spring popula on levels. 

‐Empty your used tea bags around the base of azaleas and camellias. they will benefit from the acid in the tea leaves. 

‐Pot Plumerias near end of the month; move outside on pre y days. for larger Plumerias, sink the pot in the ground; helps them stay upright. 

‐Loosen the compacted soils around early spring annuals to insure aera on. 

HAPPY ISLAND GARDENING

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CITY NEWS Hello Clear Lake Shores: 

  

I hope the new year has been good to you.  I am enjoying my first winter without brutally cold temperatures and ‘free’ snow, and I feel like I’m ge ng a li le so .     

  

The City recently installed and landscaped around the Veteran’s Memorial Bench at Sundial Park.  This was dedicated in No‐vember and the turn out by residents was impressive.  A big thanks to Bud Solmonsson who really took this project from idea to comple on.  It will remain an island staple for many years to come.  Look for the dedica on plaque to be added shortly.   A huge thank you to Home Depot and local store manager Jeff for making the project a success.    

Expect some inconvenience if you use Birch Road to access the island in the coming months.  Galveston County is going to replace the second bridge star ng in a couple months.  However, u lity reloca on must also take place prior and that may impact us, albeit temporarily an likely unannounced.  U li es plan to have seamless and planned cut‐overs during reloca‐ons however some mes problems arise.  Try to be understanding  if such things occur.  The purpose of such upgrades are 

be er delivery of services and safer sustainable access to island.   I will a end construc on mee ngs once they are an‐nounced and keep you posted.  Again, it is a county project, not city, though we are impacted. 

 

In February, look for SH146 construc on to start in Seabrook at Red Bluff Rd.  If you have been through the area recently you may have no ced ac vity.  This project is expected to take five years to complete and I will have opportunity to update you as it progresses.  I would an cipate the impact being no ceable to Clear Lake Shores and our traffic pa erns in about two years.  Economic impact remains to be seen.  

January 16 through February 15, 2019 residents of Clear Lake Shores may register as a candidate for mayor or one of our two open city council spots.  The appropriate form has been placed on the recently redesigned city website and is available at City Hall.  Reminder to poten al candidates, please read instruc ons carefully and get the form notarized prior to submis‐sion, in person, at City Hall.  The completed form can be submi ed at City Hall during normal business hours un l 5pm, Fri‐day, February 15th.  City employees cannot notarize these forms as they are poten ally involved in the municipal elec on process.    

I an cipate having video recordings of City Council mee ngs available in a month or so.  These will not be broadcast live and will be posted a few days a er the mee ng.  You will be able watch these videos at YouTube and we will provide a link, they should work from any internet connected device.   

 

This  me of year it is possible to have intermi ent freezing temperatures.  Please be aware of exposed piping on your home and take appropriate ac on to insulate or ‘winterize’.  Having an elevated structure with air flow under it makes it quicker to freeze.  Like the TX‐DoT signs near bridges warning about icy condi ons.  Watch the weather forecasts, and consider wind speed and direc on, when determining the poten al for freezing.  Neighbors, plants and pets may need special considera‐on as well. 

 

City Council mee ngs are held at the Clubhouse, the first and third Tuesday of the month star ng at 7pm.  If you have never been I encourage you to see another side of island life and meet other residents by a ending.  

 

  

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Have you missed the books once kept on shelves in the downstairs foyer of City Hall? Once a convenient place to browse for a new read or to offload those already read, the library vanished after Hurricane Harvey. Now, taking advantage of the opportunities some-

times offered by unhappy circumstances, the city has decided to revamp. Henceforth, the adult library will share space with the children’s library; the room, located on the first floor of the City Hall/Police Force building, will simply be the library. While most of the space will still be devoted to children’s books, one whole section (next to the alcove that holds picture books) will hold books for adults. Stay tuned for more information on the now-being-revamped library, but in the meantime, help yourself to a good book or two, in this take-a-book, leave-a-book area.

NO MAGAZINES, PLEASE!

As for books for children, please hold off on donations for now as we clear out, cull, and reorganize the library, and, please, NO TOYS!

Thank you to all who have helped and continue to help with this project!

By; Doris Sanders 

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