June Newsletter
The June 2009 edition of the Magnolia Area Chamber of Commerce Signal
is now available to read and download.
Miss Magnolia 2009
Here are the results from the 2009 Miss Magnolia Scholarship Pageant held
on Feb. 14, 2009.
- Miss Magnolia: Breanna Noland
- First Runner Up: Carter Ingram
- Second Runner Up: Ashley Kyle
- Third Runner Up: Alex Romano
- Fourth Runner Up: Corinne Strong
Pictured (l-r) are Fourth Runner Up, Corinne Strong; Second Runner Up,
Ashley Kyle; Noland; First Runner Up, Carter Ingram; and Third Runner Up,
Alex Romano.
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Miss Magnolia 2009 - Breanna Noland
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Recycle Centers
Did you know that Montgomery County has two recycle centers nearby? A very large one is actually
right in Magnolia. The proceed of the recycling program go back into the community, so please
reduce your impact on our landfills and visit the recycling center regularly.
Please see our new Recycling Center page for more details.
Bits of Information
From the June 2009 issue of The Chamber Signal
Lone Star College – Tomball has announced that the Board
of Trustees selected Dr. Susan Karr as the next president. Dr.
Ray Hawkins has served the community college district for
almost a decade and served the community as a whole through
his volunteer spirit. Hawkins served two terms on your
Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Angel Food Ministries was highlighted by KHOU Channel
11 News recently, stating that there are 22 locations in the
Houston area. One of those locations is in the Magnolia area
and is a Chamber member. This non profit group provides high
quality food each month for people at a very reasonable cost.
Some of the food they receive is distributed throughout the
community for those in need. Not only does your purchase
“save you money”, but it also makes food available to the
needy. Contact Teresa Lynchard at 281-356-6452 to find out
more information.
Magnolia Rotary Club members heard speakers from the
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Did you know that 20% of
blood donors are high school students? Those shortages we
hear about during the summers and holidays are due to the fact
that high school students are not in school during those times.
The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center serves 25 counties, and
blood is needed every day. Don’t leave the doctors having to
make a decision on whose life to try to save based on the availability
of blood. With the necessary tools, our medical professionals
can carry out miracles. Go to www.giveblood.org for
more information.
The Cost of Global Warming Legislation
Texas State Rep. John Zerwas included an ERCOT Report in
his e-news, showing that federal global warming legislation
would cost Texs $20 billion. The Electric Reliability Council of
Texas (ERCOT) reported this week that the climate change legislation
pending in the U.S. Congress could cost Texas up to $20
billion in added electricity costs. This would result in an average
increase of $54 in monthly electric bills for Texans, according
to the report.
Public Utility Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman
requested the report after U.S. Representatives Henry Waxman
and Edward Markey posted a “discussion draft” of their
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. The bill
would seek to phase in sharp reductions in the emissions of
carbon dioxide and other pollutants. The study by ERCOT also
noted that the cost of complying with the proposed legislation
could be brought down as Texas brings more renewable and
clean burning power on line. This report highlights the staggering
fiscal impact that the proposed climate change legislation
would have on every person that pays an electric bill.
The Texas Department of Transportation has developed a
contraflow plan for the Houston/ Galveston area. Evacuation plans may or may not include activating
contraflow lanes.