Take One! It’s FREE! The Sept. 10, 2013 Our 20th Year of Publishing Weekly (979) 849-5407 . mybulletinnewspaper.com Bulletin © 2013 LAKE JACKSON • CLUTE • RICHWOOD • FREEPORT • OYSTER CREEK • ANGLETON • DANBURY • ALVIN • WEST COLUMBIA • BRAZORIA • SWEENY New traffic Texas Renaissance Festival ROUNDABOUT Where are the laws now Ticket Give-Away Contest worst drivers Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! The Bulletin is once again offering our loyal readers of this fair kingdom a chance to win tickets in effect to the Texas Renaissance Festival. and traffic jams? AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Print clearly. Send entries to: The Bulletin, P.O. Box 2426, Angleton, TX. 77516. At least 4 winners chosen at random will By John Toth Public Safety (DPS) today highlighted receive four tickets each to the Texas Renassiance Festival. One entry form per person. Copies not accepted. Winners will Editor and Publisher notable traffic and criminal laws that be announced in the Oct. 8 issue and will be mailed the tickets. Have you ever wondered which went into effect on Sept. 1. This year, the tickets are for a specific Sunday. Enter below and choose which Sunday you would like to attend. cities have the worst drivers or the Cell phone use in school crossing worst traffic? zones NAME______Check only one (1) Box Sure, you have. Just think back. HB 347 expands the current limita- ADDRESS______You must have been wondering at tions on wireless communication device p Oct. 20: 1001 Dreams one time or another. (cell phone) use in an active school CITY______(TX) (ZIP)______p Oct. 27: All Hallows Eve That’s why I have browsed the crossing zone to include the property PHONE______Internet machine and found out, just of a public elementary, middle, or junior WHERE DID YOU PICK UP THE PAPER?______p Nov. 3: Pirates for you. high school for which a local authority It’s a good has designated a school crossing zone. thing that The use will only be restricted during the Allstate actually time a reduced speed limit is in effect for compiled a list of the school crossing zone. Further, it will Chunks of the World Trade Center land in Texas the worst drivers not apply to vehicles that are stopped, and most traffic or drivers using a hands-free device or jams in the U.S. making an emergency call. And, it’s also Higher fines for passing a school a good thing that I saw that list and bus loading and unloading kids decided to use it in this column. HB 1174 amends current statute to I like lists because there are so increase the minimum fines for the mis- many interesting ways to comment demeanor offense of passing a stopped on them. But this one is somewhat school bus loading or unloading chil- limited for column material. It does dren. The minimum fine increases from not leave itself open to interpreta- $200 to $500, and the maximum fine for tion. Either those drivers crashed, or such an offense increases from $1,000 didn’t; sat in traffic, or proceeded at to $1,250. The bill also enhances the the posted speed limit (or higher). penalty for a second or subsequent It’s not like the best-dressed list. conviction of that offense committed But, we’ll use it anyway. within five years to a misdemeanor What I really would have liked to punishable by a minimum fine of $1,000 see in this list, though, is the inclu- and a maximum fine of $2,000. sion of European cities, which would Proof of insurance by cell phone knock all of our cities out of the top SB 181 allows a motor vehicle 50, at least. operator the option of using a wire- Because the European male (Continued on Page 13 driver is plain ... crazy. A street light to him means INSIDE THIS ISSUE let’s drag race to the next light. If someone cuts him off, he threatens B’port Health Foundation to crash his car into the offender’s celebrates 30th anniversary vehicle. I’ve been there and felt the See Page 5 wrath of the male European driver. Spay, neuter specials in And, when it comes to traffic, European cities would knock any of Freeport for your pets our cities out of the running. Monster See Page 9 Twisted steel from the World Trade Center is moved from a flat bed truck by contractors from Austin Commercial, traffic jams there are the norm. Best and worst of movies: in Fort Worth. The steel beam that was located just above the 100th story of the north tower of the World Trade I’ve gotten into quite a few of End of summer “Oscars” Center will be on permanent display at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. (Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth them, unfortunately. I could handle Star-Telegram/MCT) (Continued on Page 12) See Page 10 Page 2 THE BULLETIN September 10, 2013 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com

Reinforcements on way to Alamo Weather Whys: Heat lightning AUSTIN — Two years after lawmakers turned the Alamo over to the Texas Q: What is heat lightning? General Land Office, big changes at the state’s top tourist attraction have reinforced A: Heat lightning can be a misleading term because heat doesn’t have much the Shrine of Texas Liberty, both financially and culturally. The state’s oldest agency to do with it, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. “Heat lightning is took over stewardship of the Alamo on Sept. 1, 2011. just lightning that is so far away that you can’t hear the thunder that goes with “We are breathing new life into Texas history at the Alamo, making it more acces- it,” McRoberts explains. “Since the storm is so far away that the thunder can’t be sible and relevant for 21st century Texans,” said Texas Land Commissioner Jerry heard, the flash in the sky that we see has been given a special name, and it’s Patterson. “Great things are happening — from here, it’s only onward and upward.” heat lightning. It is not a different form of lightning.” Patterson brought back Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter to the Alamo for the first Q: Why is it called heat lightning? time since it was written during the siege of 1836; tens of thousands of Texans A: Probably because this kind of lightning is usually observed during hot reverently stood in line for hours to see it. But the history of the Alamo dates back to and humid summer nights after the intense daytime heating has produced 1700, and Patterson is intent on honoring that early history in a new exhibit. thunderstorms, McRoberts adds. “The term is a little misleading because it has “Alamo Origins: The Birth of Spanish Texas” is considered one of the first, large- nothing to do with the heat of the lightning itself,” he says. “At night, we can see scale public exhibits at the Alamo to specifically examine its origins, the Spanish the flashes of lightning from very far distances, up to 100 miles. But the sound mission system and their roles in the creation of Texas. It will run through December doesn’t carry nearly that far. So down through the years, when we see the light- and is both free and open to the public. ning but can’t hear the thunder, the term heat lightning has been applied to it.” Among the many drawn to San Antonio last weekend was the more than 250 his- torians from across the South, in town for the 2013 Save Texas History Symposium. Weather Whys is a service of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University. This year’s symposium, “The Alamo: Mission and Myth,” re-examined many of the popular myths and legends born from the siege of 1836 with a critical, expert eye. This willingness — and enthusiasm — to bring the expertise needed for the Alamo to flourish into the next century has been the hallmark of the General Land Office’s stewardship. Evidence of this can be seen in the new and improved Alamo website, www.thealamo.org, which will be unveiled Friday just in time for the new exhibit and symposium. To catch a sneak peak, click here: http://youtu.be/ s5dPmDtK18w. History of the World By Mark Andrews authorized the first national election Tribune Content Agency and declared New York the nation’s temporary capital. In 1993, Israeli Sept. 9: ON THIS DATE in 1776, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO the Continental Congress renamed the chairman Yasser Arafat signed an United Colonies the United States. In accord at the White House granting 1943, Italy surrendered to the Allies in limited Palestinian autonomy. World War II. Sept. 14: ON THIS DATE in 1814, Sept. 10: ON THIS DATE in 1953, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star- Swanson sold its first “TV dinners.” Spangled Banner” after witnessing the In 1963, 20 black students entered British bombardment of Fort McHenry, ABOUT US Alabama public schools after a standoff Md., during the War of 1812. In 1901, ended between federal authorities and President McKinley died in Buffalo, John and Sharon Toth, Gov. George C. Wallace. N.Y., of gunshot wounds inflicted by an Owners and Publishers Sept. 11: ON THIS DATE in 1973, assassin. Chilean President Salvador Allende Sept. 15: ON THIS DATE in 1935 Since July 4, 1994 died in a violent military coup. In 2001, The Nuremberg Laws deprived Jews of THE BULLETIN is distrib- four airliners hijacked by Muslim ter- their citizenship and made the swastika uted each Tuesday by J&S rorists crashed into the World Trade the official emblem of Nazi Germany. Communications, Inc.. 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Our 19th year of publishing! the Congress of the Confederation ([email protected].) email: [email protected] (979) 849-5407 September 10, 2013 THE BULLETIN Page 3 By Bill Sones Strange but True and Rich Sones, Ph.D. Human vs. animal Olympics and wrists to launch a spear or rock average speed more like 86 mph. Q. In the wide-open Animal Olympics, with power and precision. Evolutionary A batted ball fares slightly better where might we humans pick up a gold biologist Paul Bingham has argued that proportionally, otherwise hitting a home medal or two? a) sprinting b) long- our accurate overarm throw was the key run might become impossible. Still, the distance running c) weight-lifting d) factor in human evolution, allowing us drag on horizontal velocity is so great jumping e) throwing f) gymnastics to hunt for all-important protein, which in that a long fly ball tends to drop almost A. Forget sprinting, weight-lifting, turn helped drive critical brain adapta- straight down into the outfielder’s glove. gymnastics and jumping, since “pound tions for fine-motor control, technology, Drag also limits the downward speed of for pound, a chimp is about four times language. Cooperation among humans a falling ball to about 100 mph – called as strong as a human, our jumping and led us toward civilization. “terminal velocity.” “Even dropped from gymnastic abilities are similarly weak, Concludes Lawton: “So give your a plane, its velocity won’t exceed this and we are sluggish sprinters,” says amazing physique the credit it deserves. value,” Bloomfield adds. Graham Lawton in “New Scientist” Human achievement is not the product How many words do you know? magazine. But there are two areas of brains alone.” Q. How many words would you guess where humans could contest for gold: How fast is a fastball you learned between your first birthday long-distance running and throwing. At Q. This is not a trick question, but and your high-school graduation? marathons, a well-conditioned athlete how fast does a 90-mile-per-hour (mph) A. Roughly 60,000 words is likely can do 20 kilometers per hour (12 mph) fastball actually travel? your vocabulary in your native tongue, for several hours, comparable to a wild A. “Pressure drag” slows the flight though about half of what you say uses dog, zebra, antelope or wildebeest. of almost any ball moving faster than a only the most common 150 words of all “This talent of ours depends on special snail’s pace, says Louis A. Bloomfield those you know, says David G. Myers in adaptations of the feet, legs, hips, spine, in “How Things Work: The Physics of “Exploring Psychology: Ninth Edition.” even the rib cage. We are specialized Everyday Life.” As a result, baseball That’s 60,000 words over 17 years, or for long-distance running, perhaps as an pitches slow significantly during their 3500 per year; now dividing 3500 words early adaptation for hunting or scaveng- flight to home plate, and the faster by 365 days in a year yields about 10 ing.” they’re thrown, the more speed they words you learned every day. “How you And while marathon glory is possible, lose. So a 90-mph fastball moves at 90 did it – how those 3500 words could so the javelin gold is a certainty. Other mph only early in its flight, then loses far outnumber the roughly 200 words primates can fling objects with force about 8 mph along the way (a 70-mph your schoolteachers consciously taught but only humans have the shoulders curveball loses about 6 mph), giving it an you each year – is one of the great human wonders,” Myers marvels. This astonishing human facility for words also extends to our effortlessly assembling them with near-perfect syntax and spewing them out three words a second in sentences we organize on the fly as we speak – all the while adapting our utterances to our social and cultural context. “Given how many ways there are to mess up, it’s amazing that we can master this social dance.” (Send STRANGE questions to brothers Bill and Rich at [email protected])

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E-mail your community announcements to [email protected]. We run all e-mailed notices, but do not accept faxed notices or notices sent by regular mail. Email photos as is. We’ll convert them here for publication. Page 4 THE BULLETIN September 10, 2013 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com New obstetrician/gynecologist joins BRHS Brazosport Regional is excited to selected as the Best Chief Resident Urogynecologic Society. Dr. Mini introduce Dr. Mini Rekhi to Southern of the Year and received a certificate enjoys establishing relationships with Brazoria County. As an Obstetrician/ of appreciation for Administrative her patients over the long term, from Gynecologist, Dr. Mini will provide a Chief Resident. During her last year of adolescent needs through midlife and complete range of healthcare residency, Dr. Mini received later. When she is not treating patients, services for women in all an award for a research Dr. Mini loves traveling, reading, and stages of life. project on Perinatal Comor- running long distances. Dr. Mini received her bidities and Prenatal Iron As a city trained physician, Dr. Mini Doctor of Osteopathy Supplementation. plans to offer a full range of services, from New York College of Additionally, Dr. Mini is including prenatal and obstetrical Osteopathic Medicine in a professional member of care, gynecologic care, menopause Old Westbury, New York. the American Academy of management, and fertility evaluation. She later completed her Family Physician, American Dr. Mini will provide care at 215 Oak Obstetrics and Gynecology Osteopathic Association, Drive South, Ste. D in Lake Jackson. Residency from Nassau University American Congress of Obstetricians To make an appointment with Dr. Mini, Medical Center, where she was and Gynecologists, and the American please call (979) 297-2755. email: [email protected] (979) 849-5407 September 10, 2013 THE BULLETIN Page 5 Brazosport Health Foundation commemorates its 30th anniversary Brazosport Health Foundation Cancer Center, the Women’s Center recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary and many other projects since 1983,” with past and present board members said Franklin. at the Lake Jackson Civic Center. President and CEO of Brazosport Since 1983, the Foundation has Regional, Al Guevara, addressed the served as the fundraising division for crowd about changes of healthcare, the Brazosport Regional Health System, a growth of the hospital, and its state-of- non-profit community hospital. the-art medical care for everyone in the Attendees reunited with a walk region. He was most grateful for the down memory lane with pictures of the board members’ service and friendship 1947 Dow Magnesium Hospital, the over the past three decades. 1966 Community Hospital of Brazo- With current Foundation Board sport, and 1984 existing structure of Members, Jacque Cundieff and Jennifer what was then, Brazosport Memorial Monical, co-chairing the event, attend- Hospital. During the past 30 years, the ees received scrumptious appetizers, Foundation was involved with numer- refreshments, and a commemorative gift ous special projects to raise funds for for their years of service. Long-serving Brazosport Regional. board member, Steve Polemenokas, The most impactful special project, spoke about the importance of philan- chaired by Dr. Bruce Meyers, was the thropy to the local hospital, while Dr. construction of the Brazosport Regional Meyers shared his father’s insight in the Cancer Center. Doris Williams, a long- value of supporting the local community Front L-R: Dr. Raymond Jess, Dr. Bruce Meyers, George Franklin, Virginia Bollinger, Lucy Pendon, Jacque Cundieff. time Foundation Board Member said, hospital. Cliff Dusak, past President Back L-R: Jennifer Monical, Joe Ripple, Doris Williams, Tammi Blevins, Quinton Anderson, Steve Polemenakos, Clifton “There has been many accomplish- of the Brazosport Regional Board and Dusek, Harold Cox, Kristen Pforr. ments, but the one that stands out the past member of the Foundation Board, most is the participation between the echoed his colleague’s commitment to Health Foundation and hospital to build philanthropy and said that serving on the Cancer Center.” both boards gave him a unique perspec- At the reunion, George Franklin, tive of the healthcare industry. President of the 2013 Foundation Board “As we celebrate our first 30 years, of Directors and Master of Ceremonies, we look forward to carrying on the welcomed the guests and thanked them legacy that was handed down to us for their continued service. by the dedicated community leaders “Service itself is an act of charity, who served on the Foundation Board,” and each of the board members have remarked Judith Pepper, Executive been instrumental in helping Brazosport Directive of Brazosport Health Founda- Regional build the current hospital, the tion. Page 6 THE BULLETIN September 10, 2013 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com

State contracts with Port Freeport for truck corridor The Texas Department Of Transpor- “This agreement is also beneficial pay via credit card. tation Commission approved a contract because the maintenance costs for “None of this would have been pos- with Port Freeport to establish a truck the local roads used are built into sible without the help of Rep. Dennis corridor that will have positive effects the permit price and go directly to Bonnen and Sen. Joan Huffman’s for years to come,” announced Glenn TxDOT,” said Chairman John Hoss. help on this issue. We thank them for Carlson, Executive Director and CEO of Several thousand trucks will eventu- their support and hard work to keep Port Freeport. ally be removed from main arteries in Brazoria County on the cutting edge of “This interlocal agreement will allow the Brazosport Area, including Lake technology and competitiveness,” said local industries to move cargo under a Jackson, Clute, Freeport and Oyster Carlson. permit system. This will make us and Creek to Houston, which enhances “As we move forward together with our local partners more competitive safety on highways by making regional our local industry partners, we hope in the global market place by allowing trucks local. “Also, because these are to continue to find ways by working containers that were moving to Houston container shipments, we believe main- together and enhance our regional to be delivered here with more cargo tenance on the entire system between competitiveness, investment and spur inside,” said Carlson. here and Houston should be less over the creation of more jobs now and in The permits are issued via internet time,” stated Hoss. the future,” Carlson said. through a system managed by ProMiles The port will begin offering local Port Freeport is committed to who are the current permit service training seminars for truckers, shippers keeping the local community informed partners with TxDOT. The fee of and liner service personnel free of of our operations and results. If you $30.00 per permit load is very competi- charge in September. Once a carrier have questions or comments about EXCUSE ME - CAN WE GET SOME SERVICE HERE? Four American tive when compared to drayage costs has set up their profile in the system, this article, please email or call Glenn tourists thought it would be fun to have dinner on an iceberg, which is part for trucking to Houston to make rail or they can have an escrow account and Carlson Executive Port Director/CEO of the Fjallsárlón glacial lagoon in Iceland. Then suddenly, the wind came up water connections. the billing will work similar to the toll at: [email protected] or (979) and started to push the ice they were sitting on away from shore. Emergency roads system. Local truckers can also 233-2667. responders arrived to find them sitting around a table on the ice awaiting rescue. Brazosport Civic WHAT AM I GOING TO DO FOR MONEY? OH, I KNOW! A teenager quit his job at a Target store in Hicksville, N.Y., then went out into the parking lot and Chorus prepares robbed a young couple. DON’T PAY THE RANSOM; I’VE ESCAPED: Afraid of telling his parents he for fall shows; was failing an English class, a student at Georgia Gwinnett College faked his singers welcome own kidnapping and camped out in the woods. It got cold and rainy after a week Rehearsals of the Brazosport so he came home. Civic Chorus resume at 7 p.m. on YEAH, RIGHT, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS: A new poll indicates that six out Tuesday nights in the Choir Room at of 10 bosses don’t believe employees’ excuses when they call in sick. One Brazosport College. employer cited a worker who called in to say his mother had died. The boss said Singers are welcome to join the he was skeptical because it was the second time he had used this excuse. chorus in preparations for the fall and YOU WANT THE EXCITEMENT BACK IN OUR MARRIAGE? KA-POW! holiday concerts. During an argument at their Wichita, Kan., home, a woman lit firecrackers and Highlights of the fall concert threw them at her husband who was in bed. The bed caught fire. The woman include Danuel by Kirk Mecham, was arrested for aggravated arson. featuring bass soloist Austin Harris SOMETIMES THE CLUES ARE JUST SO OBVIOUS: A man was arrested Craig Hella-Johnson’s Gitanjali after being involved in five auto wrecks in Lexington, Ky. Asked how police Chants, Hosanna by Brent Pierce and tracked him down, one officer said. “They just followed the direction that the Offenbach’s Can Can. accidents were going in.” The Sweeny Intermediate and High UH, WE SHOULD PROBABLY CLOSE IN ON HIM: A man, whose driver’s School Choirs, under the direction license had been suspended, panicked when police tried to pull over his Moped of Carey O’Rarden, will be the guest in Bristol, England, and he led the cops in four cruisers and a helicopter on a performers with the Brazosport Choral one-mile chase at a speed of 15 mph. Union, the combined Civic Chorus, HEH HEH, I’M OUTTA HERE! … OOPS! A man put 10 cans of deodorant Brazosport College Chamber Choir down his pants at a Sarasota, Fla., convenience store and tried to make his and College Singers, at the holiday getaway on a bicycle, He was caught when the chain broke and he fell to the concert. ground. Rodney Mason serves as conductor NORMALLY, SIR, WE WOULD COME TO YOU: A man’s car suddenly caught If you are enjoying this issue of The Bulletin, please tell your friends where you for the chorus, and he can be contacted fire in Pregarten, Austria, so he drove it half a mile to the fire station, where saw the articles and take them a copy of the paper. Also, please let our advertis- for more information at (979) 230-3316 firefighters quickly extinguished it. ers know that you saw their ads in The Bulletin. For a great advertising rate that or [email protected]. cannot be beat, call us at (979) 849-5407. email: [email protected] (979) 849-5407 September 10, 2013 THE BULLETIN Page 7 Treasure-hunting Florida family strikes gold Free child safety seat checks By Desiree Stennett Rick Schmitt, who owns Booty Salvage. called a conservative estimated value Orlando Sentinel (MCT) The discovery came about 150 of the haul. offered in Angleton, Brazoria ORLANDO, Fla. — Most treasure yards offshore and only 15 feet down. “To be the first person to touch an hunters go a lifetime and never take Schmitt’s family — along with diver and artifact in 300 years, is indescribable,” Free child safety car seat checks will be offered starting Sept. 17 in Angleton home a single piece of silver. But one friend, Dale Zeak — said they found 64 Brisben said Monday. “They were there and Brazoria. Sanford, Fla., family is now among the feet of thin gold chain that weighed in 150 years before the Civil War. It’s truly Parents or others caring for and transporting young children should bring their divers who struck gold — and a lot of it. at more than 3 pounds, five gold coins remarkable to be able to bring that car, car seat and the child that uses the car seat, and certified safety seat techni- The treasure-hunting Schmitt family and a gold ring. back.” cians will check for proper installation. uncovered this weekend what could Brent Brisben, co-founder of 1715 Schmitt’s company is a subcontrac- They also will check the safety of a seat to make sure it is not a recalled be $300,000 worth of gold chains and Fleet — Queens Jewels LLC, the com- tor of Brisben’s company. model and that it properly fits the child. Instruction will be given to assist in coins off the coast of Fort Pierce. pany that owns the rights to dive on the Things haven’t typically gone so well. proper installation by parents, grandparents or caretakers. “This is like the end of a dream,” said wreckage site, came up with what he “We’re world-class recyclers,” said Dates and times of seat checks are: Schmitt’s daughter, 20-year-old Hillary Tuesday, Sept. 17, by appointment only, 1-4 p.m. at the Angleton Police Schmitt, while laughing. Deparment and Brazoria Police Department; Exchange Club of Angleton sponsors Wednesday, Sept. 18, by appointment only, 1-4 p.m. at both Angleton and ‘Patriot Day” to commemorate 9/11 Brazoria Police Departments; Big Library Read Thursday, Sept. 19, Seat checks on a first-come, first-served basis at Angle- Ro’Vin Garrett, president of the Exchange Club of Angleton, announced the club ton Walmart Parking lot from 3 - 7 p.m.; will be sponsoring a Patriot Day Sept. 11 Remembrance. program focuses Friday, Sept. 20, by appointment only at Angleton and Brazoria, 1-4 p.m.; and The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. that day at the Veteran’s Gazebo Park on there also will be a first-come, first-serve safety check in Brazoria at First Chenango Street in Angleton. on “Nancy Clancy” Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “I am delighted State Representative Dennis Bonnen, a member of the Angle- Brazoria County Library System will To make appointments, or for more information, please contact Officer Jerry ton Club, will be recalling the events of that fateful day in our country’s history,” be taking part in the Big Library Read Lyons for Angleton location at (979) 849-2383 (Angleton PD) or 481-0361 (cell) announced Garrett. program. or Officer Dawn Moore in Brazoria at ((979) 798-2195. “In keeping with the ideals of Exchange, our club wanted to make sure the Library card holders will be able to Angleton community had a venue for remembrance and reflection upon the events borrow and enjoy eBook and eAu- of Sept. 11, 2001. It will be a solemn time for our community, as Americans, to diobook versions of the Big Library renew our vow to “never forget,” said Garrett. Read book, “Nancy Clancy, Super ”We invite the community to join us that morning. In addition to Rep. Bonnen’s Sleuth” by Jane O’Connor, from Sept. special presentation, there will be prayer, presentation of the colors, and the Pledge 16 through Sept. 30 by visiting http: of Allegiance. Everyone in attendance will receive an American Flag,” Garrett //bcls.lib.overdrive.com. concluded. Big Library Read is an international The Exchange Club of Angleton, chartered in 2003, and a part of the National program that gives libraries and library Exchange Club known as “America’s Service Club,” is a group of men and patrons unlimited simultaneous access women working together to make their community a better place to live through to a popular title for a two-week period, programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and its creating a virtual, global book club. national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse. The Angleton Club meets the third Interested patrons will be able Thursday each month at noon in the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at borrow Book 1 in the Nancy Clancy 130 S. Arcola in Angleton. Visitors are welcome. 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To borrow the eBook and eAudiobook versions of “Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth” as part of Big Try us out for a month, and you’ll agree that advertising in The Library Read, patrons can visit http: Bulletin is good for your business. We guarantee the lowest //bcls.lib.overdrive.com. rates anywhere in this market area. Call (979) 849-5407. Page 8 THE BULLETIN September 10, 2013 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com Washington Monument scaffolding well-received by visitors By Alexei Koseff the monument has undergone a modern “It’s a cartoonish addition. It’s irrever- The repairs are expected to cost $15 Tribune Washington Bureau (MCT) makeover that has inspired buzz about ent,” said Kriston Capps, a senior editor million, half of which is being paid for by WASHINGTON — The soaring white the 129-year-old edifice — and even at Architect magazine. “We don’t see a donation from Washington business- obelisk is a defining feature of the some calls to make the look permanent. that a lot in the capital city.” man David Rubenstein, a founder of the capital’s architectural landscape, but The sleek, mechanical scaffold- Originally commissioned for a 1999- Carlyle Group, a private equity firm. visitors to the Washington Monument ing, which was designed by New York 2000 renovation, the stylish scaffolding The monument has been closed this summer may be disappointed that architect Michael Graves and completed was meant to dress up the construction since August 2011, when a 5.8-mag- the view of the iconic memorial has in June after four months of construc- but keep the look of the monument, nitude temblor centered in Virginia been obscured by its renovation. Or not. tion, exaggerates the pattern of the National Park Service spokeswoman cracked and dislodged some of the Covered by a web of scaffolding and monument’s stone exterior, standing Carol Johnson said. It was reused enormous marble blocks that make up semi-transparent blue scrim to allow out from the neo-classical memorials because it received a favorable the 555-foot structure. repair of the damage caused by a rare and museums that predominate on the response the first time and would keep Amid disappointment from visitors East Coast earthquake two years ago, National Mall. costs down. — who normally enjoy expansive views from the monument’s observation deck on the highest structure in the city — the park service has heard overwhelmingly positive feedback about the scaffolding, Johnson said. “I must admit, they’ve done a really good job,” said Umesh Gandhi, a tourist from Toronto who had not heard about the repairs before he visited Washing- ton. “If you didn’t know, you would think it was part of the monument.” The scaffolding is an impressive engineering feat — 6,000 pieces scaling the obelisk’s towering height without attaching to it anywhere. It is stabilized in places by wooden boards wedged against the monument. At night, it is a marvelous sight, when 488 lamps on the scaffolding illuminate the monument in an ethereal glow vis- ible from much of the city. “It looks like it should be in Paris,” said Joe Plautz, visiting from Wisconsin, who liked that the lights showed off the facade in a different way. “It’s not just your typical white stone monument, like everything else.” Thomas Hellriegel, on vacation from Germany, wondered at first whether it was scaffolding or art. The lights are a small gesture to visitors who can’t get the full experi- ence while the Washington Monument is under repair, Johnson said. “It’s kind of a promise that we’re going to get this done.” The park service estimates that will be next spring. Stonemasons are using leftover marble from the last renovation to replace pieces that fell off during the earthquake and filling in cracks with epoxy. Once the repairs are complete, the scaffolding will come down and the memorial will reopen. But some are so enamored of the redesign that they’ve asked the park service to keep it, Johnson said. Those include Capps, who argued the case in an opinion piece in The Washington Post last month. email: [email protected] (979) 849-5407 September 10, 2013 THE BULLETIN Page 9 Page 10 THE BULLETIN September 10, 2013 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com It’s time for some summer Oscars By Roger Moore Worst make-work project for his pals — Adam Sandler’s McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT) “Grown Ups 2.” The kids are back in school, the popcorn poppers are Most riotous performance in a bad movie — Jeff Bridges cooling off, and the theaters they operate in are back on in “R.I.P.D.,” edging Johnny Depp in “Tonto: The Motion fall hours. So that’s a wrap on this year’s summer cinema Picture.” season, that First of May-to-Labor Day epoch when movie Coming-of-age comedy you hope your kids won’t budgets are big and movie theater soft drinks are bigger. emulate — “The To Do List.” The domestic box office was up, to over $4.6 billion, a Comedy you hope they will — “The Way, Way Back” new record, according to Box Office Mojo. The international Best libation — Beer, so vital to saving humanity in “The audience, which Hollywood has been pandering to of late, World’s End,” such a grand social lubricant for romance in (“Pacific Rim,”) is flat. “Drinking Buddies,” and a sea monster repellent in “Grab- “Iron Man 3” made the most money ($408 million), “Despi- bers.” cable Me 2” made over $350 million and “Man of Steel,” not Best horror picture — “The Purge.” “You’re on your own” a sequel, took in $290. politics debunked by science fiction. The Academy Awards are handed out in the dead of Sequels nobody asked for — “RED 2,” “Smurfs 2,” “Kick- winter, and typically honor only those films that are still Ass 2,” “Percy Jackson 2.” fresh on everybody’s mind — prestige pictures, the fall and One drink over the line — “The Hangover Part III.” winter “Awards Season” movies. Summer movies deserve Worst timing — “White House Down,” too soon after their own Oscars — S’mOscars, we call them. Sort of like “Olympus Has Fallen,” and “The Mortal Instruments: City of S’mores, without the marshmallow. Bones,” good enough for April but a disaster in August. And here they are. Best popcorn pic — “World War Z” with its ant-piles of Best picture — “Fruitvale Station,” one of just a handful zombies scrambling over walls. of summer dramas, this one could make the real Oscars Most violent — “You’re Next.” best picture short list. Best car — The Jensen Interceptor wheeled by Michelle Best actress — Cate Blanchett, so broad, so theatrical, Rodriguez through “Fast & Furious 6.” so frail and Blanche DuBois-like in Woody Allen’s “Blue Best farewell tour — The “Shaun of the Dead” team takes Jasmine.” Another “real” Oscar favorite. one last bow together with “The World’s End.” Best actor — Forrest Whitaker reminded us that the Worst product placement — Google in “The Internship.” greatest weapon of the civil rights movement might have Some say a passable Owen Wilson / Vince Vaughn comedy been dignity in “The Butler.” was stillborn thanks to its celebration of the hydra-headed Best supporting actor — Steve Carell, playing bad in tech company. “The Way, Way Back” The Greatest Gatsby — Leo, who made this one work and Best supporting actress — Shailene Woodley, who made it a hit. turns the high school-drinking dramedy “The Spectacular Best Rapture picture — “This is the End,” co-starring Now” serious the moment she shows up. Craig Robinson. Best movie you missed — See above. “Spectacular” Worst Rapture picture — “Rapture-Palooza,” co-starring about covers it. Craig Robinson. Worst movie you all saw — “Man of Steel.” Yeah, I went Worst picture — Disney’s “Planes,” the nadir of a weak there. summer for children’s animation. Best make-work project for his pals — Joss Whedon’s Biggest bomb — “R.I.P.D.” lost even more money than “Much Ado About Nothing.” “The Lone Ranger,” which is saying something.

Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds starred in Universal Pictures’ “R.I.P.D.” They starred in the biggest bomb of the summer movie season. email: [email protected] (979) 849-5407 September 10, 2013 THE BULLETIN Page 11 King Richard III suffered from roundworm infection, scientists say By Melissa Pandika — show signs of roundworm infection, pelvis, suggesting that the parasite lived quickly in poor sanitary conditions, such from his skull to determine whether he Los Angeles Times (MCT) scientists say. in the king’s intestines. as those in medieval Europe. had a non-intestinal parasitic infection, King Richard III may have suf- Archaeologists have undertaken Roundworms infect humans when Dr. Piers Mitchell, a biological anthro- as well as the area surrounding his fered from a parasite as nasty as his careful analysis of Richard III’s remains they ingest food or water contami- pologist at the University of Leicester grave to rule out contamination of the reputation. The remains of the medieval since excavating them from a parking nated with fecal matter containing who helped unearth Richard III’s skel- soil from the dumping of human waste. monarch — villainized by William lot in the English town of Leicester their eggs. The eggs hatch into larvae, eton last year, wondered whether the The researchers passed the soil Shakespeare as a tyrant who killed his in 2012. They’ve discovered several which migrate to the lungs, where they ruler suffered from an intestinal parasitic through a series of mesh sieves to nephews in order to seize the throne roundworm eggs in the soil around his mature. They then crawl up the airways infection. To find out, he and his col- remove excess clumps of dirt and to the throat to be swallowed back into leagues examined the soil from his studied the samples under a powerful My Answer the intestines, where they can grow into pelvis. They also looked at soil samples microscope. adults around a foot long. The symptoms of roundworm infec- Jesus can change our hearts to tion are often mild, but can lead to seek peace instead of conflict malnutrition in severe cases. It spreads By Billy Graham Group hosts Bells Tribune Media Services Q: I’ve always felt that if people from different nations could just get Across America, to know each other, we could bring an end to wars and conflicts. But Constitution Week I’m beginning to have my doubts. Will wars ever cease, according to the Bible? - Mrs. F.M. The Asa Underwood Chapter of A: We should encourage every effort to bring peace to our world, and the the National Society Daughters of Bible certainly urges us to pray for peace and support those who work for peace. the American Revolution will host One reason the Bible commands us to pray for our leaders is so “we may live the annual ceremony, Bells Across peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” (1 Timothy 2:2). 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Page 12 THE BULLETIN September 10, 2013 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com Austrian scientists grow tiny brain ‘organoids’ in laboratory for study By Eryn Brown Knoblich, a stem cell researcher at the development, including autism and a number of efforts to use stem cells team made didn’t look like 9-week-old Los Angeles Times (MCT) Institute of Molecular Biotechnology schizophrenia. — either from embryos or from mature embryo brains, exactly, but they shared LOS ANGELES — Scientists have of the Austrian Academy of Science in In a first, Knoblich’s research team cells that have been reprogrammed to many of their key characteristics. By figured out how to grow human stem Vienna. has already grown brain organoids a more flexible state — to grow three- evaluating gene expression in the cells into “cerebral organoids” — blobs But it does offer researchers an using stem cells from a patient with dimensional brain tissues for research- tissues of 35 of the organoids, the sci- of tissue that mimic the anatomy of the unprecedented view of human brain microcephaly, a rare genetic disorder ers to study. entists confirmed that all incorporated developing brain. anatomy, he said. Having the ability that stunts brain growth. Scientists had been able to use cells that would become the dorsal The advance, reported online by the to probe a 3-D model of a 9-week-old “This allows us to study the disease such cells to make neurons, gut tissue, cortex, where neurons are generated. journal Nature, won’t allow scientists to embryo’s brain could help scientists in a human context” and not just in pituitary glands, livers and even rudi- Over two-thirds had a choroid grow disembodied brains in labora- better understand conditions that mice, Knoblich said. mentary human eyes, Knoblich said. plexus, which makes cerebral spinal tory vats, said study leader Juergen have been linked to problems in brain The Austrian team’s work follows But they’ve never grown a proto-brain fluid. A few developed retinal tissue or a complex enough for its different regions hippocampus. to interact the way they would during The regions weren’t spatially orga- early brain development. nized as they would be in a developing The key was to seed the cells in embryo. But their presence in the a gel-based scaffold to support them organoid was enough to allow the as they grew into neural tissue and to team to study how neurons form in and bathe them in nutrients with a spinning migrate through the early brain. device called a bioreactor. Following “I often compare this to a car — you this recipe, the organoids grew to 3 or have the engine, you have the wheels, 4 millimeters in diameter — a relatively but the engine is on the roof,” Knoblich large size, in embryonic biology terms. said. “The car would never drive, but The organoid structure became you could take that car and analyze apparent about 20 to 30 days after the how an engine works.” start of the procedure, said Madeline In the past, scientists studying Lancaster, the postdoctoral researcher early human brain development had in Knoblich’s lab who came up with the to work with mouse brains or human method. The process seemed to work neurons in a dish, said Dr. Anthony most effectively when the tissues were Wynshaw-Boris, a medical geneticist allowed to self-assemble without too at Case Western Reserve University much guidance, she added. in Cleveland who wasn’t involved in The hundreds of organoids the Knoblich’s work. Where are the worst drivers, traffic jams? (Continued from Page 1) the parking in the middle of the the highway. What I had trouble handling was that I was standing still, going nowhere, and burning up $10-per-gallon gas. I could feel the money just flying out of that gas tank. At that price, they ought to be serving the gas in a silver chalice. But enough of all this. The worst drivers who get into the most accidents in the U.S. are in Washington D.C. They cause a crash every 4.8 years. The national average is one crash every 10 years. The rest are, in order: (2) Baltimore, MD; (3) Providence, RI; (4) Hialeah, FL; (5) Glendale, CA; (6) Philadelphia, PA; (7) Alexandria, VA; (8) Miami, FL; (9) San Francisco, CA; and (10) Arlington, VA. So, if you travel to these cities, keep in mind that people there crash their cars a lot. It could be because of rain, or snow, or the sun being at the wrong angle. Or it could be that they are just careless drivers. Either way, a crash is a crash. Texas cities did not make this list, but we did make our presence felt in the other list, the one dealing with where the worst traffic jams are in the U.S. Drivers in Los Angeles, CA., waste an average of 59 hours a year in traffic. That’s why it is number one on this list. Here are the rest, from worst to less worse: (2) Honululu, HI.; (3) San Francisco, CA; (4) Austin, TX; (5) New York City, NY; (6) Bridgeport, CT.; (7) San Jose, CA; (8) Seatle, WA; (9) Washington D.C.; and (10) Boston, MA. Houston landed at No. 14; Dallas at No. 21, Baton Rouge, LA. at No. 23, and New Orleans, LA. at No. 30. If you have driven in Austin lately, you’ll agree that the No. 4 spot is well- deserved. This is one reason I live in a small town. Traffic jams here form only when school lets out. email: [email protected] (979) 849-5407 September 10, 2013 THE BULLETIN Page 13 Turner College and Career High School dedicated Daughter of the late Robert Turner, Dannie Machemehl, After spending his life providing “His priorities were always to the school and dual credit classes simul- talks about her father during a quality education to the children in his kids and the teachers,” she said. “We taneously. Students who complete dedication ceremony of Turner community, the late Robert Turner’s hope students thrive in this environ- the program earn their associates College and Career High name will now live on with the open- ment and become the best version of degree weeks before they graduate School recently. ing of a college and career campus in themselves.” high school. Pearland. Turner served as Pearland ISD Pearland Mayor Tom Reid said Pearland ISD, Alvin Community superintendent from 1968-78. Turner High School is a unique College and other organizations ACC will offer dual credit classes, campus that will provide students dedicated the Robert Turner College technical programs and evening with career-oriented programs. Many and Career High School on Aug. 25. courses at the campus. students who graduate from the The campus opened to more than More than 400 students are taking school will be prepared to enter the 700 students on Aug. 26. dual credit courses, and approxi- workforce immediately. Turner’s daughter, Dannie mately 200 have signed up for the “You need this type of facility,” Reid Machemehl, said the name of the college’s dual degree program. Dual said during the dedication. “We have campus was a fitting tribute to her degree students work towards an taken a significant step for our next father. Associate’s Degree by taking high generation.”

Alvin Community College faculty, staff and board members who attended the opening of the Robert Turner College and Career High School on Aug. 25. New statewide traffic laws now in effect (Continued from Page 1) roadway by a traffic-control device. This involved in an accident that results or is less communication device (such provision expands the state’s Move reasonably likely to result in the injury as a cell phone) to display motor Over/Slow Down law, which already or death of a person to immediately vehicle financial responsibility (proof requires drivers to yield to tow trucks, determine whether a person is involved of insurance) information as evidence police, fire and emergency vehicles. in the accident, and if so, whether the of financial responsibility. The display Violators would commit a misdemeanor person requires aid, in addition to other does not constitute effective consent offense punishable by a fine of up to existing statutory requirements. for a law enforcement officer, or any $200; punishable by a fine of $500 if Higher penalty for leaving the other person, to access the contents property damage occurs; or a Class B scene of a fatal accident of the wireless communication device misdemeanor if the violation results in SB 275 increases the penalty for except to view the financial responsibil- bodily damage. leaving the scene of a motor vehicle ity information. *This bill is effective Mut have front license plates accident resulting in the death of a immediately. HB 625 clarifies that the penalty for person and failing to render aid from Move-over law includes highway operating a vehicle on a public highway a third-degree felony to a second- construction crews without displaying the two license degree felony. A second-degree felony SB 510 requires drivers to move plates assigned to the vehicle is a carries a punishment of two to 20 years over or slow down (as required depend- misdemeanor offense punishable by a in prison and an optional fine not to ing on the roadway) when approach- fine not to exceed $200. exceed $10,000, whereas a third- ing a stationary Texas Department of Must provide aid degree felony carries a penalty of two Transportation vehicle with its lights HB 3668 amends current statute to 10 years in prison and an optional activated and not separated from the to require the operator of a vehicle fine not to exceed $10,000. Page 14 THE BULLETIN September 10, 2013 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com Bulletin Crossword Puzzle of the Week 37 Skunk cabbage and jack-in-the- Complete the grid so each row, column pulpit, e.g. and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains Across 22 Capital of Lithuania? 38 Much-devalued holding, in modern every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to 1 In secret 23 1971 Matthau film directed by Jack lingo solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk. 8 Picks up slowly Lemmon 40 Yorkshire river 14 Staunch 25 “__War”: Shatner series 44 Rule, in Rouen 15 Tank top? 26 One involved in litigation 45 Overpromoted 16 Divine dinner 28 Hard times 46 Common URL finish 17 Bergman of film 30 Parenthetical passage 47 Cub Scouts pack leader 18 Pricey order from a butcher 32 Sommelier, often 49 Stem-to-branch angle 19 Caldecott Medal winner __ Jack 33 Pitchman’s pitches 51 Radiohead frontman Yorke Keats 35 Became less ardent 52 Eat one’s words 21 Tropical cousin of the raccoon 36 Aesop character, usually 54 Pervasiveness 56 ‘90s Seattle-born music style 57 Lively musical passages 58 Regard 59 Plays for a fool

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Tribune Content Agency there’s a whim there’s a way. In You’re happy to socialize or play with dynamic action. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ARIES (March 21-April 19): Partak- the upcoming week, you may find the kids, but when the work week LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Party Take a walk on the whimsical side. ing of forbidden fruits can land you in yourself at the mercy of the fleeting starts you’re ready to go. hearty. If you have a day off, spend it You may take pleasure in doing what a jam. In the week ahead, be sure to impulses of higher-ups. Don’t let CANCER (June 21-July 22): Fair networking with new people or visiting comes naturally. A friend may seem remain on the up and up. Pursuing a issues of trust put you off your game. weather friends show their true colors. places you’ve never seen before. unreliable even though a charming fantasy or hiding the facts could be GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Making It is possible that this week an inci- Don’t make any crucial commitments facet of character emerges. counterproductive. money the old-fashioned way might dent concerning trust will illuminate a in the first half of the week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Where be the priority in the week ahead. situation to the point that you can take VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Break- 19): You’re determined to not be MR. MORRIS By Rick Brooks ing up is hard to do. In the upcoming distracted. Romance and fun may week, you may be faced with a situa- beckon this week, but remain focused tion in which you must walk on eggs. on the job at hand. You may be You could be attracted to someone more successful with business than who is simply wrong for you. pleasure. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Since AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Venus is in your sign there’s no The flames of a fad might be fanned reason to ignore an invitation or social by friends. If you don’t take your occasion whenever possible. In the wallet with you this week you won’t week ahead, your closest compan- be tempted to use the credit card to ions may be riveted on work and buy something that is just a passing accomplishment. craze. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Work PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): All hard and prosper. Reliance on self- your charm is back on the farm. In the THE MIDDLETONS By Ralph Dunagin and Dana Summers discipline and organization will help week ahead, you might attract people you get ahead this week. When those who just don’t fit well into your life. in charge are impulsive, stick to the Beware of causing a misunderstand- plan like glue. ing with loved ones.

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