In the Park Bill Coats Bridge Dedication Ceremony 2 from the Executive Director Bill Coats’ Family 3 Poses for a Photo 2012 Run (And Walk) in the Park at the Opening
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WINTER 2013 PARKSIDE HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY NEWSLETTER in the park 1 In the Park Bill Coats Bridge Dedication Ceremony 2 From the Executive Director Bill Coats’ family 3 poses for a photo 2012 Run (and Walk) in the Park at the opening. 4 Rice University Centennial Grove Volunteer Project 5 Restoring the Coastal Prairie with Project Blazing Star 6 Centennial Gardens Architect Peter Bohlin Visits Houston 7 Conservancy Presents Garden Plans to the Public 8 Holiday Express and Party Student Performance Series 9 Urban Green’s Glow in the Park 10 Cherry Tree Centennial Celebrated in the Japanese Garden On November 11 16, 2012, family Upcoming Events and friends of Bill Coats gathered at Hermann Park to dedicate a new bike The Bill Coats’ Bridge received bridge in his memory. the 2012 Mayor’s Proud Partners’ Landmark Award. A crowd of more MISSION than 200 listened to Hermann Park remarks about Coats’ efforts to improve Conservancy is a Houston’s quality of life. A ribbon cutting was followed by an invitation to take an citizens’ organization inaugural walk, or bike ride, across the dedicated to the bridge. The lively MacArthur High School The bridge’s construction was the result of funding from a federal bikeways program stewardship and Jammin’ Generals Drumline was on hand to accompany the crowd. and a partnership of the Texas Department improvement of of Transportation, the City of Houston Spanning 290 feet, the contemporary Public Works and Engineering Department, Hermann Park— bridge connects the banks of Brays Bayou Houston Parks and Recreation Department, today and for in the Bayou Parkland area of Hermann and Hermann Park Conservancy. The lead generations to Park. The project is an important link in an designer was Barnhart Engineering with effort to provide connectivity to nearby MC2 Architects providing the conceptual come. neighborhoods and completes a 35-mile design. The bridge’s general contractor was trail system. Cyclists and pedestrians now SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc. enjoy increased convenience and safety. www.hermannpark.org PARKSIDE / WINTER 2013 DONORS from the executive director from Photos by Michael E. Lewter Centennial Gardens $1,000,000–$5,000,000 Houston Endowment Inc. $250,000–$499,999 The Elkins Foundation – In honor of Johnny Steele Rebecca Mark-Jusbasche and Michael Jusbasche Kitty King Powell/The Powell Foundation – In honor of Richard and Susan Keeton $100,000–$249,999 The Clayton Fund, Inc. The Vivian L. Smith Foundation The Susan Vaughan Foundation, Inc. Members of the Conservancy $50,000–$99,999 team at the celebration The Cockrell Foundation Linda and Barry Hunsaker $25,000–$49,999 Mayor Parker Reliant Energy Foundation and Doreen Scurlock Foundation Stoller $10,000–$24,999 Christine and Gregg Hollenberg Strake Foundation Kim and Dan Tutcher $5,000–$9,999 Cassie B. Stinson $1,000–$4,999 Ada Edwards and ChrisAda EdwardsKnapp and Julie A. Cohn and John A. Connor – Doreen Stoller andDoreen Dan StollerPiette In honor of Heights Literary Guild Maureen and Geoff Goddard This January, I celebrated my tenth the first spring blooms in the Japanese Carol and Dan Price anniversary with Hermann Park Garden, or the view from the Tiffany $500–$999 Rod Danielson and Kelly DeHay Conservancy. One of the greatest gifts Bridge. All of this is due to the dedication Barbara and Andy Gessner of these 10 years has been working with of so many, including my husband, Dan, $100–$499 so many people devoted to Hermann who bikes, hikes and occasionally dances Anonymous Park—whose renaissance is a miracle of with me in the Park. Kathy and Don Barnhill BHLDN Houston (Urban Outfitters, community engagement. Our board and Our efforts have also been supported by Inc.) advisory board members have undertaken our public sector partners—the City of every task from raking leaves to pruning Shirley Bludau and Mike Grimes Houston, Harris County and the Flood Josie and Michael Jones – In honor of roses to raising funds and overseeing Control District, Texas Department of Carol and Dan Price construction projects. To keep the Park Transportation, and the State of Texas— looking her best, our volunteers dedicate Centennial Campaign who have each shown a flexibility and $100,000-499,999 more than 20,000 hours a year out in the responsiveness to the needs of Park users. H-E-B Park—planting trees, pulling weeds, and They have been partners in every way, and $50,000–$99,999 restoring native habitats. Our financial deserve thanks for continuing to accept Bunny and Perry Radoff supporters are a wonderful mix of my phone calls. $10,000–$24,999 institutions, corporations, and families Robin and Richard Brooks who renew their memberships year But the real magic in making the Park Nancy Manderson after year to keep the Park sparkling. special comes from the Conservancy’s $5,000–$9,999 staff—whose hard work day in and day out Gracie and Bob Cavnar The reward for everyone is to see how keeps her green, blooming, and fun! Not Terrylin G. Neale – In memory of much the Park is used and loved. Any many people get to spend ten years with Erin Gregory Neale and pretty afternoon, you can hear a dozen Lamar Gregory Neale such a talented and caring team. We will Warren R. Nicholson different languages and see people of celebrate their efforts when we celebrate every age enjoying the Park—the true $1,000–$4,999 the Park’s centennial in 2014. Linda and Mark Egan miracle of community. Waving to children Susan and David Lummis on the mini-train brightens any day! And $500–$999 I never tire of seeing the whistling ducks Michael Dooley line up along the edge of McGovern Lake, Doreen Stoller, Executive Director Josephine and Philip John 2 DONORS HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY $100–$499 John E. Walsh, Jr. Katherine Shanks Dodd – In honor of 2012 Run (and Walk) in the Park Carol and Daniel Price Bob Wright Freda Glover – In honor of Juanita Howard. In memory of Homer Howard. Stephanie and Kirby Shanks – In honor of Carol and Dan Price Centennial Sponsorships $25,000–$49,999 Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Linda and Barry Hunsaker Centennial Art in the Park $25,000–$49,999 Cece and Mack Fowler $10,000–$24,999 Kathrine G. McGovern $5,000–$9,999 Cassie B. Stinson Annual Fund/ General Contributions $25,000–$49,999 Kathrine G. McGovern $5,000–$9,999 The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation Bob Wright Marley Lott $1,000–$4,999 Run in the Park brought more Anonymous Jan and Jack Cato than 700 participants including The Chaney Family runners, volunteers, and Lou Ann and Milton Gray – In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Appel spectators to Hermann Park on Steppie and Robert Holsclaw Saturday, November 3, 2012, for Robert W. Knox and Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation a morning of community fun. The Oshman Foundation Cassie B. Stinson For the first time, the run was a 5K route, Kevin Dewhurst John E. Walsh, Jr. Cheryl and James Watson which was a welcome change from the Meg and Dick Weekley 5-mile run to many who enjoyed the scenic $500–$999 course around the Park. Runners and walkers Karen and Charlie Baughn followed the same route, with the start and Beverly Dickerson finish in Molly Ann Smith Plaza. The kids in H. Fort Flowers Foundation, Inc. Trish Freeman and Bruce Patterson the 1K Kids’ Run made their traditional trek The Garver Foundation by Miller Outdoor Theatre and around the Marie Jacinto – In memory of Jones Reflection Pool. Cappy Goerner Peggy and Chris Seaver – In honor of The Johnston Middle School cheerleaders Bob Wright Doreen Stoller enthusiastically cheered the runners on, and Pamalah and Stephen Tipps Dr. and Mrs. Rudy Valle the post-race party following the morning’s $100–$499 events kept the energy high. Participants and Anonymous their families listened to live tunes provided Beverly and Dan Arnold by Wheelhouse, enjoyed tasty food and Bruce E. Barnum drinks from LoCal’s Healthy Joint, Silver Eagle, Sue Bleakie Elliott Bossin and other sponsors. The event was a big Patricia and Ian Butler success thanks to Run coordinator Mindy Jennifer and Leo Chen Campbell, Run chair Scott Dorfman, and C. C. Conner many generous sponsors. Davetta and Ray Daniels Michael Dooley 3 PARKSIDE / WINTER 2013 DONORS Annual Fund/ General Contributions Rice University Centennial Grove $100–$499, continued Stephanie and Clinton Fox Volunteer Project Lisa and Stephen Greenberg Judy and Peter Harding Sheila and Isaac Heimbinder Marjorie G. Horning Katherine and George Howe – In honor of Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Howe III Dr. and Mrs. William W. Ishee, Jr. Josephine and Philip John Letty Knapp – In memory of Bolivar Andrews David Krentz Quin D. Kroll, Jr. Leslie and Tom Kutac Polly Lewis and Michael Pierson Anne Loo and Brad Nyberg Lucy Lunt and Wayne Donowho Mark McAllen Wendy McLaughlin Tom Menges Cristina and William Moore Warren R. Nicholson On the beautiful autumn morning Eula and Levi Perry Margaret and Michael Pierce of November 16, 2012, over 90 Shelly and Marty Power Rice University volunteers planted Susan Raffle Robert Levy Family Charitable Fund one hundred 15-gallon native Emily Leland Todd – In honor of Lucy Wray Todd hardwoods and pines in the Park’s Judy Viebig Lake Picnic Area on the north side Eleanor and Richard Viebig Gail and Thomas Viele of McGovern Lake. The project Lettalou G. Whittington – In honor of was part of the university’s 2012 Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Crain, and Rogers, Alexander, and Lawson centennial celebration and also Jean and Louis Wu honors Hermann Park’s upcoming In memory of Lamar Gregory Neale Susie and David Askanase centennial in 2014.