NASA's Glynn Lunney Author Robert H. Sholly, Col

February 2015

In This Issue Friendswood Library hosts authors...

Election filing window

Tree Giveaway helps NASA's Glynn Lunney Keep Friendswood

Beautiful Highways Into Space: A first-hand

2015: The Year of the account of the beginnings of the

Business human space program

Weather watcher training Thursday, February 12 at 7 p.m. Friendswood Library events Lunney was a Medal of Freedom award Grill safety

winner as part of the Mission

Operations Team for Apollo 13. A book

signing will conclude the event.

Author Robert H. Sholly, Col., USA (Ret.) Young Soldiers Amazing Warriors: Inside one of the most highly decorated

Mayor battalions of Vietnam Kevin M. Holland Thursday, February 26 at 7 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Jim Hill Sholly is a multi-award winning author

and businessman. He served two tours Council Position 1 in Vietnam, the first of which is Steve Rockey captured in his book. He began writing Young Soldiers Amazing Warriors after retiring from military and Council Position 2 corporate life. Sholly is currently the President of the 8th Billy Enochs Infantry Regiment Association.

Council Position 4 Patrick J. McGinnis

Election filing window Council Position 5 John Scott A General Election is scheduled to be held on May 9 to elect

a Mayor, Council Position No. 1, and Council Position 6 Council Position No. 3. Carl Gustafson

A packet with information for potential

candidates is available and may be picked up in the City Secretary's office during regular office hours.

City of Friendswood Mission Statement The period for a candidate to file an application for a place

It is the Mission of on the ballot ends February 27, 2015, at 5 p.m. For the Council and Staff additional election information, please contact City of the City of Friendswood to Secretary Melinda Welsh at (281) 996-3270. provide the highest level of service to our citizens at the greatest value. Tree Giveaway helps 'Keep Friendswood Beautiful'

The City of Friendswood is going to be much greener this spring following another very successful Keep Friendswood Beautiful Annual Tree Giveaway.

Named 20th Safest City in the U.S.A. More than 125 residents Neighborhood Scout lined up on Saturday

morning, January 17,to receive a free tree; either a

15-gallon magnolia or redbud.

The trees at the Giveaway came from Alvin Tree Farms. Manor Maintenance brought them to City Hall.

2007 & 2009 Named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the 2015: The Year of the Business U.S.A. During January's

Council meeting, 2015 was

proclaimed "The Year of the Business."

2009 Named one of the Mayor Kevin Best Affordable Suburbs in the U.S.A. Holland (right)

was joined by

Community and Economic

Development Committee Member Mark Conrad and City of Friendswood Economic Development Coordinator Karen Capps for the presentation.

Part of the proclamation read, "...the City of Friendswood

believes local businesses are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds communities together...and it is 2014 Comptroller Leadership Circle fitting to offer the citizens of our great City a unique Member opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and support our city business partners for the essential role they play in moving

Friendswood forward."

Weather watcher training

2011 Named One of the Best Towns for Families

Wednesday, February 18, 1-3 p.m. at the Friendswood Library

This class trains volunteers what to watch for during severe weather and how to report to the Office of Emergency Management or National Weather Service.

It is sponsored by the National Weather Service and hosted 2012 "Best City to Live" Bay Area Houston by the City of Friendswood Fire Marshal's Office and Office Magazine of Emergency Management.

Register with Debbie Murphree, Friendswood Office of Follow Emergency Management at (281) 996-3335 or Us [email protected]

Friendswood Library events... Beginning Genealogy Research Thursday, February 19 at 2 p.m. Library Corner Click here for info on Need info on the names, dates, and places your family Friendswood Public lived? Interested in finding out how to track down your Library Programs family stories? and Events

Hear Irene Walters, a librarian from Houston's Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research as she discusses the tools to use when beginning your research.

Toddlertime (from birth to 3 years): at 10:10 a.m., on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Preschool Storytime (for ages 3 to 6): at 10:45 a.m., on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Rattle and Rhyme (from birth to 18 months) from 10:10 a.m. to 11:10 a.m., on Mondays.

Children's Program Schedule link: www.friendswood.lib.tx.us/childinfo/childrensdept.htm Adult Program Schedule link: www.friendswood.lib.tx.us/lib_business/Fall.htm

Grill safety... Outdoor grills, smokers, and fire pits are popular ways of cooking but can be a fire hazard when used improperly or too close to things that can burn.

Follow these tips for safer grilling:  Grills, smokers, and fire pits should only be used outdoors and not within 10 feet of combustible materials, including wood decks, awnings, and your home.  Do not use grills on an apartment balcony or near open windows.  Never leave your grill unattended while it is hot.  Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.  Soak used charcoal briquettes in water after use.  Keep lighter fluid away from children and heat sources. For more information, contact the City Fire Marshal's Office at (281) 996-3335 or [email protected]