Agenda for this Thursday's RPMUD Meeting

Open meeting this Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 4 pm at RPMUD office:


1. Confirm minutes of April 28, 2011, meeting

2. Comments/Questions from the public

3. Ratify "over 65" exemption for 2011 tax year

4. Review administrative reports

5. Discuss any new or unfinished business

Activities in Conroe April 9th

Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 11:31:17 -0700
From: jfleshner@sbcglobal.net
Subject: April 9th
To:

Family fun planned for this weekend.

"Chalk Up Conroe" brings 14 skilled artists to the Conroe Founders Plaza at the corner of Metcalf and N. Main Streets from 9:00AM to 6:00PM.
Come out and watch the art emerge on the concrete.

All cost has been covered for Chalk Up Conroe.
Additional money received will be donated to Breast Cancer.
Checks should be made out to Conroe Live

Teddy Gipson will be performing his music live on the stage from 11:00AM - 1:00PM.

Conroe's Saturday AM Market will be in full swing from 9:00AM to 2:00 PM with PEAS Farm fresh produce, beautiful crafts, dog apparel, jewelry, lemonade and food.

The Art and Wine Walk caps off the day from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Refreshments will be served.
Come browse the Galleries.

Jean
832-651-0757

The Linda Watson Gallery
204 N. Main Street
Conroe, TX 77301

http://www.conroesaturdayammarket.com

http://www.thelindawatsongallery.com

Chalk Up Conroe

1st Annual Chalk Up Conroe Event





March 30, 2011

The first Annual Chalk Up Conroe Event will be Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 9am to 6pm at Conroe Founders Plaza on Main Street and Metcalf Street next to the Owen Theatre. Eleven artists including Lynn Peverill and Joe Kolb will be participating in the FREE event for the entire family. Come and see art come to life before your eyes right on the sidewalk.

Chalk Art began in the 16th century Renaissance Italy when artists began transforming asphalt into canvas using chalk. The artist were called madonnari, after their customary practice of recreating chalk paintings of the Madonna. Historically, madonnari, were know for their life of travel and freedom, making their living from coins received by passersby.

Everyone is invited to view this art work in all stages of progress, from layout and design, to applying colors to the finished creation. This event benefits Breast Cancer Research and is sponsored by Conroe Live, Inc., The Linda Watson Gallery and the Gallery Off the Square (Thomas Kinkade).

For more information go to cityofconroe.org and click on the event calendar or contact Lynn Peverill at 936 499-6091.

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Contact:

Lynn Peverill – Conroe Art League

936 499-6091

jfleshner@sbcglobal.net

Saturday Activities in Downtown Conroe

I have not been to the morning market, but can tell you that the art shows are great. We have some talented artists in our area.

Here's an e-mail from Jean Fleshner of The Linda Watson Gallery with the information. If you would like to be placed on her email list, please contact her at jfleshner@sbcglobal.net.

The galleries on the square host an "Art Walk" the first Saturday of the month from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

If you are out and about this Saturday, stop by.

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Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:51:31 -0700
From: jfleshner@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Conroe's Saturday AM Market
To:

Conroe's Saturday AM Market -- "SamM"
Saturday, March 19th 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Peas Farm continues to sell their homegrown produce, and homemade breads and desserts.
Other exciting vendors to visit include: Laura's jewelry; George's Leather Goods;
Katie's Precious Pets apparel, lotion and snacks; The Bag Lady; Scott Miller's European photos;
Ramona's Aroma Therapy and jewelry; The Art Barn with original art $50 and under;
Jeff Lewis' Fine Furniture, and Chef Michael's breakfast treats.
Please visit our vendors.

Conroe Live in conjunction with SamM is having an Arbor Day event
at the Pocket Park just South of SamM at Metcalf and N. Main Street.
Seedlings and information booths will be available FREE in the Pocket Park
while plants and trees will be available for purchase in the parking area just North of SamM.

Also Saturday evening March 19th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
The Linda Watson Gallery (204 N. Main Street) is hosting a new art show
The Hang 10 + 5 artists have accepted the musical theme challenge of "We're Bach."
Fifteen local artists have scratched their heads and expanded their imaginations to interpret this theme.

Refreshments will be served.

Come join us for a fun filled Saturday.

Jean
832-651-0757

The Linda Watson Gallery
204 N. Main Street
Conroe, TX 77301

http://www.conroesaturdayammarket.com

http://www.thelindawatsongallery.com

URGENT TOWN HALL MEETING

Subject: URGENT TOWN HALL MEETING
From: Jennifer Real - CROW

Urgent Town Hall Meeting

Hosted By: CROW / Stop The Toxic Wells

Thursday Feb. 24th 7:00 PM
@ River Plantation Country Club
550 Country Club Dr.
Conroe, TX 77302

Speakers / Attendees to include:
Representative from Rep. Brandon Creighton's Office
Representative from Sen. Robert Nichol's Office
Representative from Sen. Tommy Williams Office
Mont. Co. Judge Alan B Sadler
Mont Co. Atty David Walker

This is a meeting you can not afford to not attend!!
Your water, air, property values, public health and safety depend on it

Town Hall Meeting this Thursday re Toxic Wells

Stop The Toxic Wells / CROW hosting Town Hall Meeting Thursday, February 24

TCEQ "Sold out" Montgomery County by approving TexCom commercial waste injection well permits

"TCEQ had ample scientific, legal and political justification to deny this injection well permit, but instead chose to advance business interests over the public. I am disgusted with the outcome of this exhaustive three-year process. This effort is not over as far as I am concerned,"

stated State Rep. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, on the TCEQ's recent decision to grant the TexCom injection well permit request.


TOWN HALL MEETING - You cannot afford not to attend!


Thursday February 24, 2011 7pm
River Plantation County Club
550 County Club Dr
Conroe, TX 77302

For directions, click here: http://www.riverplantationcc.com/directions.php

The citizen's group Citizens Residents Oppose Wells (CROW) is hosting a Town Hall meeting for all Montgomery County residents that will be held at the River Plantation Country Club next Thursday, February 24 at 7:00 PM. At this meeting, we will discuss the "who, what, why, and next steps" in the opposition effort in light of the TCEQ's recent approval of the TexCom commercial waste injection well permits. Speakers and guests from all areas of local goverment have been invited to participate.

Please pass this on to everyone you know....we need everyone to attend.

For More info on the ruling, go to www.StopTheToxicWells.com
or to read the Conroe Courier Article which includes Rep. Creighton's above quote, go to
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/article_2de17398-0605-549b-9393-d2b1a32b22cb.html

Agenda for this Thursday's RPMUD Meeting

RPMUD Board Meeting at 4:00 p.m. this Thursday, February 24.


1. Confirm minutes of January 27, 2011, meeting

2. Comments from the public

3. Report on manager's trip to Austin

4. Review/approve final GRP

5. Review/approve pay requests 2 and 3 for belt press contractor,
N & S Construction Company

6. Review administrative reports

7. Discuss new or unfinished business

TCEQ Approves TexCom Permit

Agenda for 1/27/11 RPMUD Board Meeting

RPMUD Board Meeting - Thursday, January 27, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. at MUD office.

Agenda:

1. Confirm minutes of 12/15/10 meeting.

2. Comments from the public

3. Hear Mr. T Braaten regarding service charge

4. Hear GRP report from Bleyl Engineering

5. Review district procedures regarding delinquent accounts

6. Review administrative reports

7. Discuss any new or unfinished business

FINAL Hearing Date - CROW/Stop the Toxic Wells - Busses Going to Austin

From Jennifer Real -

Stop The Toxic Wells / CROW Announces

Four years of man power and millions of dollars
Comes down to .......
One day and three Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Commissioners on
January 26th 2011


The TexCom Gulf Disposal Wastewater injection well permits come before the TCEQ Commissioners for a FINAL decision to approve or deny the permits on Wednesday, January 26th at 1:00 pm at the TCEQ headquarters located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201S in Austin, Texas


We need everyone to be there to show their support in opposition of these permits.....It is critical!!!
This is the day we have been working for....this is "THE ONE" Please be there. (Bus info below)



PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND ASK THEM TO DO THE SAME....WE NEED EVERYONE TO DO THIS NOW!!!.

The residents of Montgomery County and surrounding areas, the City of Conroe, Montgomery County, Lone Star Ground Water Conservation District, as well as Denbury Onshore, LLC, Representative Brandon Creighton, Senator Robert Nichols, Representative Rob Eissler and ALL Montgomery county elected officials have been fighting the TexCom Gulf Disposal commercial wastewater injection well permits for four years now.

Thousands of man hours and millions of dollars have been expended in an effort to protect the water for 54 Texas counties based on our shared belief that the site proposed for this injection facility in the Old Conroe Oil Field is unsuitable for many reasons. However, the first and foremost reason is the potential contamination of the underground Texas Gulf Coast Aquifer which is the primary source of drinking water for Conroe, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Spring, and all other areas within the 54 counties whose drinking water is supplied by the Texas Gulf Coast Aquifer
Bus Transportation Available


We will have buses to transport people to the TCEQ hearing on January 26th. They will load at 8:00 am in the morning and return that same evening. The plan is to have buses load in The Woodlands and Conroe area

Please call and reserve your spot and committment to attend the hearing and protect your water and the water for future generations to come by calling:
Jennifer Real @ 936-499-7173 or
Karen Darcy @ 713-806-7189

If you could also please let us know if you will be providing your own transportation to Austin that day so we have an idea of how many to expect.

We need a count as soon as possible to ensure we have enough buses....don't delay.

Jennifer's Blog Spot

This is it everyone.....the years of hard work....the thousands of emails....the countless fundraisers....the hours and hours of hard work for so many....not to mention the millions spent to fight these permits.



This is the day.....PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Do everything you can to be at the hearing (I am taking off work...you can to... it is that important)....that is what stopped it last time and we MUST show them we are still here and it is time to end the maddness once and for ALL.



If there has ever been a time to stand up for the right reasons this is it. Don't let yourself down or your community...united we stand in the MOST important issue facing Montgomery County today.

Thank you very much and I can't wait to see you ALL Jan 26th!

If you have not been receiving emails from us recently please go to the website and re sign your email address up...I am sending this final email from my personal email.....so you MUST sign up again or reply to this email your email address you wish to continue receiving emails at and I will try and put it on the list myself.
www.StopTheToxicWells.com

How to Protect Yourself from Strangers, Burglars, Muggers, etc.

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or a loved one's life.

Here are 9 crucial steps to protect yourself in a dangerous situation:

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do :

The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close
enough to use it, do!

2. Learned this from a tourist guide.

If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO
HIM. Toss it away from you. Chances are that he is more interested
in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/
purse.

RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back
tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like
crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has
saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping,
eating, working, etc., and just sit doing their checkbook, or making
a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and
this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger
side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS
YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.

If someone is in the car with a gun to your head, DO NOT DRIVE OFF.
Repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into
anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the
person is in the back seat, they will get the worst of it. As soon
as the car crashes, bail out and run. It is better than having them
find your body in a remote location.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot or
parking garage:

A) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger
side floor, and in the back seat.

B) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the
passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by
pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to
get into their cars.

C) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle and
the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat
nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or
work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out.

IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid
than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells
are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This
is especially true at NIGHT!

7. If the predator has a gun, and you are not under his control,
ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target)
4 out of 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be
a vital organ. RUN, preferably in a zig-zag pattern!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic. STOP! It
may get you raped or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was
a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the
sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a
limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his
vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

9. Another Safety Point:

If you hear a crying baby outside, call the police. Whatever
you do, DO NOT open the door. It has been mentioned that a
serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax
women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a
baby. The crying baby theory was mentioned on America's Most
Wanted in regard to a serial killer in Louisiana.

10. Water scam!

If you wake up in the middle of the night to hear all your
taps outside running or what you think is a burst pipe, DO NOT
GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE! These people turn on all your outside
taps full force, so that you will go out to investigate and
then attack.

Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for your neighbors!