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By Rebecca Collins [email protected] Resale shops abound in the Galves- ton Bay Area, and for entrepreneurs, the resale business can be lucrative. Almost anything can be found, from furniture, household items, and knick-knacks to clothing and accessories. Shopping resale is a great way to get good merchandise while saving a ton of cash. Savvy shoppers have long since discovered the money saving joys of finding that “perfect item” sitting in a local shops shelves. Once thought of as nothing but junk stores, many resale shops now offer high quality goods. Sometimes you come across a resale shop that sets itself apart from the rest. One such resale boutique is celebrat- ing its 4th anniversary as it continues to evolve and thrive. Lana Jo’s, an upscale ladies boutique has been wowing shop- pers with high fashions since it incep- tion. Within the walls of this wonderful shop lies bargains on designer clothes that will thrill the pickiest of fashioni- stas. Owner Sandra Gibson, a former real estate agent and retail store owner, gave the Bay Area Observer some insight into her background and what makes Lana Jo’s a special place. “My early background like many women of my generation and right af- ter high school, started out in secretarial work and later administrative assisting and office management. After about five years, I became self-employed pretty much from then on. First, in the listing and selling of residential real estate for 8 years in Houston where I concentrated mostly on the areas around the medical center and inside Loop 610. In 1983, I moved with my husband to Ohio for 21 years. It was during this time that I owned and operated the largest family shoe store in southern Ohio which was my first venture into the retail business. I also was a partner in a small, fine an- tiques, collectibles and jewelry boutique during that same time,” says Sandra Asked why she went into the fash- ion business and how she chose the name Lana Jo’s, Sandra replied, “Until I decided to come out of retirement and open Lana-Jo’s I had no real experi- ence in fashion, so yes, it has been a bit of a career change, but I always loved shopping at resale stores. By the way, the store is named after a real Lana Jo. I met her many years ago on a trip to Alaska and my encounter with her left a lasting impression as she (a lady in her late 60’s at the time) was opening her own “used clothing store”. She surely must have been an early pioneer of what we now refer to as resale shops. So what is special about Lana Jo’s, and sets it apart from other resale boutiques? Sandra says it’s a number of things: “There are many things about Lana-Jo’s that make us special but I would have to say right at the top of the list would be our customer service and a sincere desire to provide excellent merchan- dise. You’ll always be warmly greeted by our staff. We listen to our custom- ers and will do our best to help you find what you are looking for. Also, we’re not just about gently used clothing. We have many new items in our store such as purses, shoes, scarves, hats and belts. These are just some of the accessories we carry along with a good selection on By Rebecca Collins [email protected] The beginning stages of construct- ing San Jacinto College’s new Mari- time Training Center is well under- way on the Bayport waterfront, four years after the idea was first intro- duced. The Maritime Training Cen- ter was proposed as a training facil- ity solution for companies along the Houston ship channel who have a need for qualified workers. The 45,000-square-foot Maritime Training Center will house the lat- est in training technology to upgrade mariner skills and prepare the next generation of workers, as much of the industry faces a shortage due to an aging workforce and increasing ship channel traffic. Located on 13 acres of land at 3700 Old Highway 146 and purchased by the College in 2012, the Center will enable the college to provide train- ing for maritime associate degree students and mariners who need their U.S. Coast Guard-required certifica- tions. Local companies also will be able to use the facility for vessel spe- cific training as needed. The location also allows for the ob- servation of actual maritime and port operations. These include container and cargo operations, tanker loading and discharging, docking and un- docking operations with harbor assist tugs, and ship bunkering via towboat and barge. According to San Jacinto College, the Maritime Training Center facil- ity will be a show-piece of maritime education, rivaling training facilities in the private sector. The building’s public multi-functional areas include a Lobby, Reception area and multi- purpose rooms. Outside industry or trade groups may utilize these spac- es for training or conferences. The building’s instructional spaces range from traditional classrooms, which meet U.S. Coast Guard Standards, to highly specialized simulation and en- gineering technology rooms. Ancil- lary spaces associated with instruc- tion include instructor offices and support spaces as well as a Galley and Lunch Room. Development of the maritime center is being guided and supported by an advisory committee of industry lead- ers that includes Texas A&M Univer- sity at Galveston, the Texas Maritime Academy, the Houston Pilots, the Port of Houston, the Port of Galves- ton, Higman Towing, G&H Towing, Bay Houston Towing, Buffalo Ma- rine, Kinder Morgan, Southern States Offshore, Hercules Drilling, and Mc- Donough Marine Services. The Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy is also working as a partner for the Col- lege’s maritime center. In addition, about 20 other companies currently send their maritime crews to SJC for Coast Guard approved training. On Friday, December 12th at 10:40a.m., San Jacinto College, mar- itime industry partners, elected offi- cials, and community members will gather at the construction site located at 3700 Old Highway 146 in La Porte for a groundbreaking ceremony. Completion of the facility is ex- pected in the fall of 2015 Observer The Bay Area VOLUME 5, NO. 50 COMMUNITY NEWS FOR LA PORTE, MORGAN’S POINT, SHOREACRES & THE GALVESTON BAY AREA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014 TO SUBSCRIBE (281)-907-3140 La Porte, Morgan’s Point, Shoreacres, Seabrook & The Galveston Bay Area Communities © The Bay Area Observer. All Rights Reserved LPPD Citizen’s Police Academy Starts January 13th The next Basic Citizen’s Police Academy will start Tuesday, Janu- ary 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Herbert F. Freeman, Jr. Police Administra- tion Building at 3001 North 23rd Street in La Porte. Topics include a wide variety of topics such as Crime Scene, Animal Control, Bomb/Explosives, D.O.T. Truck Inspections, Criminal Investi- gations, S.W.A.T., and Gangs. Classes take place each Tuesday for 15 weeks, and will be open for the first 25 registrants. If you are interested in attending the class, contact La Porte Officer Jeff Tip- pit at 281-842-3174. Gardeners By The Bay Meet Jan. 7, 2015, The Hardiest Landscape Earth Kind Roses with Master Gardener John Jons. Gardeners By The Bay meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook. 281-474-5051. Free. Lion’s Club of Kemah Meeting Notices First Wednesday of each month 11:30 AM Lillie’s Restaurant (above Flying Dutchman), Kemah Boardwalk Come at 11:00 AM for lunch and visiting. We usually have a speaker. Third Tuesday of each month 6:00 PM Hoagie Ranch (unless noted otherwise) Kemah, TX Come early or stay late for dinner. 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By Rebecca [email protected]
Resale shops abound in the Galves-ton Bay Area, and for entrepreneurs, the resale business can be lucrative. Almost anything can be found, from furniture, household items, and knick-knacks to clothing and accessories. Shopping resale is a great way to get good merchandise while saving a ton of cash. Savvy shoppers have long since discovered the money saving joys of finding that “perfect item” sitting in a local shops shelves. Once thought of as nothing but junk stores, many resale shops now offer high quality goods. Sometimes you come across a resale shop that sets itself apart from the rest. One such resale boutique is celebrat-ing its 4th anniversary as it continues to evolve and thrive. Lana Jo’s, an upscale ladies boutique has been wowing shop-pers with high fashions since it incep-tion. Within the walls of this wonderful shop lies bargains on designer clothes that will thrill the pickiest of fashioni-stas. Owner Sandra Gibson, a former real estate agent and retail store owner, gave the Bay Area Observer some insight into her background and what makes Lana Jo’s a special place. “My early background like many women of my generation and right af-ter high school, started out in secretarial work and later administrative assisting
and office management. After about five years, I became self-employed pretty much from then on. First, in the listing and selling of residential real estate for 8 years in Houston where I concentrated mostly on the areas around the medical center and inside Loop 610. In 1983, I moved with my husband to Ohio for 21 years. It was during this time that I owned and operated the largest family shoe store in southern Ohio which was my first venture into the retail business.
I also was a partner in a small, fine an-tiques, collectibles and jewelry boutique during that same time,” says Sandra Asked why she went into the fash-ion business and how she chose the name Lana Jo’s, Sandra replied, “Until I decided to come out of retirement and open Lana-Jo’s I had no real experi-ence in fashion, so yes, it has been a bit of a career change, but I always loved shopping at resale stores. By the way, the store is named after a real Lana Jo. I met her many years ago on a trip to Alaska and my encounter with her left a lasting impression as she (a lady in her late 60’s at the time) was opening her own “used clothing store”. She surely must have been an early pioneer of what we now refer to as resale shops. So what is special about Lana Jo’s, and sets it apart from other resale boutiques? Sandra says it’s a number of things: “There are many things about Lana-Jo’s that make us special but I would have to say right at the top of the list would be our customer service and a sincere desire to provide excellent merchan-dise. You’ll always be warmly greeted by our staff. We listen to our custom-ers and will do our best to help you find what you are looking for. Also, we’re not just about gently used clothing. We have many new items in our store such as purses, shoes, scarves, hats and belts. These are just some of the accessories we carry along with a good selection on
By Rebecca [email protected]
The beginning stages of construct-ing San Jacinto College’s new Mari-time Training Center is well under-way on the Bayport waterfront, four years after the idea was first intro-duced. The Maritime Training Cen-ter was proposed as a training facil-ity solution for companies along the Houston ship channel who have a need for qualified workers. The 45,000-square-foot Maritime Training Center will house the lat-est in training technology to upgrade mariner skills and prepare the next generation of workers, as much of the industry faces a shortage due to an aging workforce and increasing ship channel traffic. Located on 13 acres of land at 3700 Old Highway 146 and purchased by the College in 2012, the Center will enable the college to provide train-ing for maritime associate degree students and mariners who need their U.S. Coast Guard-required certifica-tions. Local companies also will be able to use the facility for vessel spe-cific training as needed. The location also allows for the ob-servation of actual maritime and port
operations. These include container and cargo operations, tanker loading and discharging, docking and un-docking operations with harbor assist tugs, and ship bunkering via towboat and barge. According to San Jacinto College, the Maritime Training Center facil-ity will be a show-piece of maritime education, rivaling training facilities
in the private sector. The building’s public multi-functional areas include a Lobby, Reception area and multi-purpose rooms. Outside industry or trade groups may utilize these spac-es for training or conferences. The building’s instructional spaces range from traditional classrooms, which meet U.S. Coast Guard Standards, to highly specialized simulation and en-
gineering technology rooms. Ancil-lary spaces associated with instruc-tion include instructor offices and support spaces as well as a Galley and Lunch Room. Development of the maritime center is being guided and supported by an advisory committee of industry lead-ers that includes Texas A&M Univer-sity at Galveston, the Texas Maritime Academy, the Houston Pilots, the Port of Houston, the Port of Galves-ton, Higman Towing, G&H Towing, Bay Houston Towing, Buffalo Ma-rine, Kinder Morgan, Southern States Offshore, Hercules Drilling, and Mc-Donough Marine Services. The Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy is also working as a partner for the Col-lege’s maritime center. In addition, about 20 other companies currently send their maritime crews to SJC for Coast Guard approved training. On Friday, December 12th at 10:40a.m., San Jacinto College, mar-itime industry partners, elected offi-cials, and community members will gather at the construction site located at 3700 Old Highway 146 in La Porte for a groundbreaking ceremony. Completion of the facility is ex-pected in the fall of 2015
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VOLUME 5, NO. 50 COMMUNITY NEWS FOR LA PORTE, MORGAN’S POINT, SHOREACRES & THE GALVESTON BAY AREA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
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LPPD Citizen’s Police Academy Starts January 13th The next Basic Citizen’s Police Academy will start Tuesday, Janu-ary 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Herbert F. Freeman, Jr. Police Administra-tion Building at 3001 North 23rd Street in La Porte. Topics include a wide variety of topics such as Crime Scene, Animal Control, Bomb/Explosives, D.O.T. Truck Inspections, Criminal Investi-gations, S.W.A.T., and Gangs. Classes take place each Tuesday for 15 weeks, and will be open for the first 25 registrants. If you are interested in attending the class, contact La Porte Officer Jeff Tip-pit at 281-842-3174.
Gardeners By The Bay Meet Jan. 7, 2015, The Hardiest Landscape Earth Kind Roses with Master Gardener John Jons. Gardeners By The Bay meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook. 281-474-5051. Free.
Lion’s Club of Kemah Meeting NoticesFirst Wednesday of each month11:30 AMLillie’s Restaurant (above Flying Dutchman), Kemah BoardwalkCome at 11:00 AM for lunch and visiting. We usually have a speaker. Third Tuesday of each month6:00 PMHoagie Ranch (unless noted otherwise)Kemah, TX Come early or stay late for dinner.
Community...............................2Obituaries................................2LPISD Newsletter...........3-4, 7-8Christmas Section................5-6Classifieds...............................9In The Garden........................10
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Construction of San Jacinto College Maritime Training Center Underway
In The World Of Resale Shopping, Lana-Jo’s Sets Itself Apart
Tammy and Lana Jo’s Owner Sandra Gibson Will help You Find Something Perfect
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An Artist’s Rendering of the New San Jacinto Collge Maritime Training Center - Courtesy of San Jacinto College
Aerial View of Current Contruction of the Maritime Training Center - Courtesy of San Jacinto College
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Born October 15, 1931 to Morris and Pearl Ortego in Iota a town in Acadia Parish Louisiana. Died December 6, 2014 at 83 years of age.Married George Ellis “Cal” McKie (deceased) May 1, 1948.One son, Roy McKie of Anahuac, Tx. One daughter, Teresa McKie of Vidor, Tx.Grandchildren, Derek McKie and wife Kareece of Waxa-
hachie, Tx. Lenora Coates and husband Grant of Bay-town, Tx. Great Grandchil-dren, Amber Vaughan, Chel-sea & Kacie Coates, Tyce & Kade McKie. Brothers Ro-land Ortego and wife Racie of Basile, La. Walter Ortego and wife Joyce both deceased of Fannett, Tx. Sisters, Ruth Harper, Pricilla Courville & husband Tom, and Freda Au-dus all of Lake Charles, La.,and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5-8 Tues-day Dec.9, 2014, servic-es will be held 10:00am Wednesday Dec. 10, 2014 at Paul U. Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mor-gan’s Point Cemetery.
HELEN MARIE ORTEGO, MCKIE
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Local Animal Shelters Need
Donations If you love animals and want to help out local animal shel-ters but are unable to adopt, volunteer, or donate money, there are always item dona-tions. Item donations make a huge difference in the lives of the animals at the shelter and are a huge help to those who run it. As the weather turns colder blankets and towels are needed to keep animals warm. Food and treats are always needed and other items such as kitty litter and old newspa-pers are in demand as well. Please consider donating this holiday season and help animals in need until they find their forever homes.
City Of La Porte Adoption Center & Animal Shelter
City of Seabrook Animal Control
Immediate Needs:
Dry Dog Food
Dry Cat Food
Canned Cat foodAny donations are appreciated.
The La Porte Animal Shelter is currently lo-cated at 1201 S 4th St and is open Mon-Fri from 7AM-6PM and Saturday/Sunday from 7AM-3PM. Call 281-471-3810
Immediate Needs:
Dry Dog Food
Kitty Litter
BlanketsAny donations are appreciated.
The Seabrook Animal Shelter is located at 2101 Humble in Seabrook. Please call ahead and let them know you would like to make a donation at 281-474.2590. After hours, donations can be left on porch for personel to pick up.
You are always in our heart and our mind.
Please forgive a falling tear, a silent wish that you were here.
Others have lost like this we know.
But you are ours and we love you so. Mom, Dad, Billy, Rhino, Debbie & Terry, Helen,
David, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In Loving Memory of Richard Lee Davis
1963-2014new clothing as well. Our selection of new, fine sterling silver jewelry is one of the best in the area”! Presently Lana Jo’s carries infant and children clothing from preemie to 5T in both genders, but Sandra is in the process of phasing out those categories by the end of this upcoming spring season. “By this summer we will be exclusively a great place for ladies to shop for all their fashion needs,” she says. Looking for something special for the holidays? Lana Jo’s is the perfect place to find that perfect outfit! Sandra said, “Through our recent sourcing efforts we were able to acquire over 150 NWT brand named dresses in sizes 2-16 for all oc-casions, including beautiful evening and cocktail dresses. We also have NWT Vera Bradley purses, totes, satchels and even a few E-reader covers in all the latest colors and prints. We have some beautiful new scarves and “Pashmina” shawls that will make wonderful gifts for special friends and relatives. Every shopper loves a special bargain, and Lana Jo’s offers in-store specials every month, so check out their blackboard when you enter the store. Right now, they are offering an ad-ditional 20% off savings on all ladies jeans, and every style of Yellow Box shoes are just $39.99! There is also a jewelry give-a-way from now through December 23rd. Any $10.00 purchase makes you eligible for the drawing, which takes place weekly! These are beautiful pieces of sterling silver jewelry, all set with natural gemstones. Sandra is proud of what she has accomplished with Lana- Jo’s and rightfully so. She is most proud of the way the com-munity has responded to her efforts at Lana-Jo’s. “Our cus-tomers are what make it all worthwhile. The old adage, “your friends won’t shop your store,” I would have to disagree with completely. Not only do our friends shop with us but many of our customers become our friends. They share their everyday life’s experiences with us and for this we are very humbled and grateful. We’ve accomplished a great deal over these last years and in some tough economic times, but not only have we survived we have manage to continue to grow, learning from our customers and constantly changing and striving to bring in great up to date merchandise at prices that are easy on the budget,” said Sandra. So what does the future look like for this oasis of style? “I feel that our future looks bright!” says Sandra. “We will con-tinue to source out new merchandise and we offer assistance in helping you with your styling needs. We have a new addi-tion to the team. Her name is Tammy and she can help you put together whatever you might need for any occasion whether you’re shopping for that special dress, or looking to put to-gether a great 5 piece weekend or travel ensemble, you’ll love her easy approach and great ideas for looking your best! We are looking into other services and rewards that we can offer our customers in the coming years”! Sandra also sends holiday greeting to all of Lana-Jo’s loyal customers and those who will certainly be stopping by very soon. “I would like to express from all of us here at Lana-Jo’s our most heartfelt and warm wishes for a wonderful holiday season! A special thanks to our loyal, repeat customers who not only shop with us regularly but who send us their friends and acquaintances. It is the greatest compliment one can re-ceive and the life blood of our business. We eagerly look for-ward to serving you in the near future”. So grab your handbag and your sense of style, head down to Lana-Jo’s at 4004 NASA Road 1 in El Lago, and let Tammy and Sandra help you find the perfect outfit and accessories for you!
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Merry Christmas
League City Christmas Boat Lane ParadeSeabrook/KemahDecember 13, 2014 Ring in the holidays with this Clear Lake tradition. More than 100,000 people traditionally enjoy this event from land and from hundreds of boats anchored throughout the Lake The parade features more than 100 brightly decorated power and sailboats that will traverse the Clear Lake channel from the South Shore Harbour Marina and the Nassau Bay Lagoon to Galveston Bay.
Location: Kemah/Seabrook Channel, Kemah/Seabrook, TX 77565Phone: 281-488-7676Web: www.clearlakearea.com/events/boatparade.aspEmail: [email protected]
Holiday in The Park 2014 - GalvestonDecember 13, 2014 - December 13, 2014
Location: Saengerfest ParkAddress: Between 23rd Street & Strand, Galveston, TX 77550Time: 12-6pmArea of Town: GalvestonFree Admission
Join us this holiday season for Galveston Holiday in the Park. Bring out the whole family for a day filled with festive holiday tunes from local and area school choirs, bands and amazing church choirs during this free event. Performances will be held in Saengerfest Park at 23rd & Strand from 12:00pm-6:00pm on Saturday, December 13th, and Sunday, December 14th, 2014.Spend some time shopping for those last minute gifts at your favorite Galveston Strand shops as well as festive vendors located on 23rd Street. Children will also be able to visit and take pictures with Santa in the Park on Saturday, December 13, Sunday December 14, and Satur-day December 20 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Holiday in the Park, and Santa on the Strand are part of Galveston’s Winter Wonder Island, a two-month celebration of over 1,000 holiday events.
Santa Is Coming - Deer ParkSince 1984, the Deer Park Fire Department has provided the citizens of Deer Park with a special Christmas Gift.
Riding atop a decorated Sleigh beaming with lights and your favorite Christmas songs, Santa will begin his annual tour December 17, 18, 19 and 20. Tours start at 6 p.m. and usually end around 9 p.m.
Santa’s helpers will be distributing candy along the route. We do ask that parents assist Santa with managing small children as Santa passes buy.
The Grinch visits Story Time at the Library La PorteDecember 23, 2014 10:15 AM - 10:45 AMThe La Porte Community Library600 S. Broadway StLa Porte TX 77571
The Grinch who stole Christmas visits the La Porte Community Library. Meet the Grinch during a very special Story Time. For preschool age children and their caregivers. Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program. Contact 281-471-4022
Sunset Sip & Stroll Farmers Market - La PorteSaturday December 20, 2014 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM100 S BroadwayLa Porte TX 77571
IImagine a night out in a quaint little town where everyone feels like a local complete with music, art, wine, and a farmers market and you’ll find yourself at the Sunset Sip & Stroll Farmers Market in La Porte! Enjoy a glass of wine as your peruse local farmers crops for the month, watch local artist do live tandem paintings, browse artisans creations, and stroll through the eclectic shops on Main Street where you can end the night at a local eatery for a dinner you’d never expect to get in La Porte... Sound good? We think so too! Located at the end of our historic Main Street, Five Points will provide the perfect backdrop for your sunset stroll! Join us the third Saturdays from September to May from 4:00pm - 9:00pm for the very first evening farmers market in the Bay Area with a twist as we welcome our cruisers, locals, out-of-town guests, and area neighbors to this one-of-a-kind event. *Event is free to the pub-lic, open to all ages, 21 and up will be required to show ID and given wrist bands. Security will be present.
It’s a Wonderful Life Christmas Gala - PasadenaThursday, Dec. 18 - 6:30 p.m.Pasadena Convention Center (7902 Fairmont)
Description: Hosted by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, this event is a celebration of the year’s accomplishments, as well as a recognition of the Chamber’s board members and Citizen of the Year. Enjoy an elegant meal served by CTHS culinary students and jazz music. Individual tickets are $50, and table sponsorships are available. For more information, contact the Chamber at (281) 487-7871.
Lunch and a Christmas Movie - PasadenaFriday, Dec. 19 - 11 a.m.Madison Jobe Senior Center (1700 E. Thomas)
Description: Senior citizens are invited to come enjoy lunch and the movie “The Christmas Candle” at this Christmas event. Lunch will be $2; please RSVP to (713) 477-0175 to ensure that enough food is ordered for this event.
Note: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate. However, it’s a good idea to visit the website listed or contact the organization or venue to verify event details.
Chef Roland Kyburz and League City Rotarians stand in front of the 2014 Gingerbread House created by the SSH Culinary Team. Christmas and Gingerbread Cookies are sold at the desk between now and 12/25/14 with $1.00 going towards Rotary Community Projects. Bring your family and camera for some great Holiday pictures and pick up some cookies for a great cause.
Hoilday Events in The Bay Area
Gingerbread House at South Shore Harbour Resort
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Merry Christmas
Join us for our Tacky Christmas Sweat-er contest sponsored by Junk Junkies and Treasures Unlimited in La Porte. It’s simple (and fun).. take a picture wearing your tacky Christmas sweater and post it to Junk Junk-ies’s event page by December 12th (which is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day ).
Participate in a group photo at Junk Junkies the evening of Dec 12th. Be here by 6:30PM for judging. The wearer of the tacky sweater who gets the most likes (posted on Junk Junk-ies’s event page) by December 19th will win a $40 gift certificate to The Broadway cafe .
Join Junk Junkies On December 12th And
Wear Your Ugliest
Christmas Sweater!
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By C. CollinsBay Area Observer
Herb gardeners in our area are happily harvesting their basil right about now. As long as you keep the flowers cut off of the plant, it will contin-ue to throw its energies into producing foliage with plenty of flavor and plant oils. Here on the Texas coast, basil will grow in your garden until the first freeze. There is not an herb around that has more of a robust, fla-
vorful taste then basil. Some people will only use fresh from the garden basil in their food, but others consider the dried basil a great way to add to a dinner with ease. It really does depend on your style and taste. Dried basil is less full-bodied when it is dried, but it doesn’t lose the initial de-licious taste. It is also a way of preserving basil for several months so that in December or January you can still have the great taste of basil in your recipes.
Drying basil is very simple, and there are several tried and true methods for doing it. The first is to merely hang it in bundles. When you hang your basil, always hang it from the stem with the leaves pointing downward. That will insure that the plant oils will collect in the leaves as it dries. A nice way to dry basil is to hang it on an old-fashioned wooden clothes dryer. Never hang your basil in full sun. The sun will dry the oils as well as contribute to the discoloration of the plant. When you are drying basil in the oven you should first remove all the stems from the plant leaves. Then, after tear-ing the basil leaves into tiny pieces, you can lay the pieces on a baking sheet. The oven should be no higher than 350 degrees to reduce the risk of browning. It should take ap-proximately 7 - 10 for the leaves the thoroughly dry, but it may take less time in elec-tric ovens. You should bake them until they are crumbly, but take them out before they turn brown. If this happens you won’t be able to use the basil because of the burnt taste it may have. Once your basil has cooled you want to crumble it up more in order to refine it to how you like it. Another way is to use a sieve to help to thin out the basil leaves. Oven drying is a source of argument among herb en-thusiasts. Some say that it removes essential oils, and nutrients that basil has in it, and yet others don’t think anything is ruined in the ba-sil. If you want to try drying basil in a microwave, you need to monitor it constantly. Put a single layer of basil on a paper plate and put it in the microwave. It may take about two minutes to dry. You need to check on it every thirty sec-onds. After drying basil just put it in a clean airtight jar and keep it in your pantry with your other spices. It should last about six months to a year.
PAGE 10 THE BAY AREA OBSERVER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 2014
By C. CollinsBay Area Observer
The beautiful plant that we exhibit in our homes during the Christmas holidays was used by the ancient Aztecs in a number of ways. Growing in the tropical highlands of southern Mexico, Cuetlaxo-chitl, as the Aztecs named it, was put to a more practi-
cal use. From its bracts they extracted a purplish dye for use in textiles and cosmetics. The milky white sap, or la-tex, was used to treat fevers. The first U.S. Ambassa-dor to Mexico from 1825 to 1829, Joel Robert Poin-sett, was the son of a French physician. Joel Poinsett had also attended medical school but his first love was botany.
While visiting the Taxco area of Mexico, Poinsett became enchanted with the brilliant red color of the native Cuet-laxochitl. Poinsett owned plantations in Greenville South Carolina where he had his own hot-houses for growing plants. He took some of these plants back to South Carolina and began propagating them. He began sending plants to nurs-erymen and botanical gar-dens and the plants eventu-ally became available to the public. Poinsettia was first sold under the botanical name Euphorbia pulcherrima, meaning “most beautiful Euphorbia”. Around 1836 it began to be marketed as Poinsettia after Joel Poinsett. Today poinsettias are the most popular flower for Christmas holiday decora-tion. Over one hundred va-rieties are available from growers. They range in col-ors from bright reds, pinks, salmons, maroons, and even purples, to pure white.
IN THE GARDENOrigin Of The Poinsettia
Drying Your Basil Harvest
