May 15, 2006 - Monday


Human line of 206 people
stretched from River to Gulf to free the San Bernard River


Mouth of San Bernard comes to an abrupt halt.
In the distance, you can barely see the boat
in the Gulf where the river should flow.

 

 

It was a spectacularly beautify day. Our best estimate is that 206 people attended the Can You Dig It event Saturday, May 13th, at the mouth of the San Bernard River.  The river that once flowed directly into the Gulf now comes to an halt 150 yards from the Gulf due to a buildup of sand coming from the re-routed Brazos River mouth.
 


U.S. Congressman
Ron Paul

Boats and shuttles, flying F.O.R. San Bernard flags, began arriving at noon and continued throughout the day. At 2:00 PM, we formed a human line from River to Gulf and symbolically free the river by digging out the sand.
 

Several dignitaries were there to help us. Our U.S. Congressman Ron Paul arrived by shuttle with a huge shovel, visited with members, and participated in the symbolic dig. Dodie Armstrong from the Congressman's LJ office was also there. In the picture right, Congressman Paul and Jan Edwards observe the festivities. Visit Congressman Paul's website.
 

 


Shane Sklar
Candidate for U.S. Congressman
14th District of Texas

Also arriving by shuttle, Shane Sklar,  candidate for U.S. Congressman, 14th District of Texas, with his Campaign Manager Joel Coon, who participated in the dig and mingled throughout the day with members of F.O.R. San Bernard. Visit his website.
 


Mary Ruth Rhodenbaugh,
candidate for County Commissioner
Precinct 4, and her son Douglas

Mary Ruth Rhodenbaugh, candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 4 arrived early with her shovel, and stayed late visiting and having a good time. She and her son, Douglas Rhodenbaugh


 

Also present were Florin Vrazel, candidate for Brazoria County Judge; and Sean Pirtle was present representing his brother, Shane Pirtle, candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 4.

 

The younger members enjoyed a buried treasure hunt and followed the hints to a fallen tree in the shape of a Y, and logs in the shape of an X, to dig up boxes full of pirate playthings.
 

Despite the very serious reason for the event, it was a fun day. If you haven't been to the beach at the mouth, make an effort to do it sometime this summer. The sand is clean and the beach is little-used. And, we fervently hope that all that beautiful sand will be gone very soon.
 

Facts reporter, Chris Robinson was there, and our event was front page news in The Facts Sunday.

 

 

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Notices & Reminders

What's New or Changed on the Web
  • Second Meeting for the Memorial Day Boat Parade is set for this Thursday, May 18,  7 PM at 2J's. All workers for this event need to attend--and everyone is welcome.
     

  • Friday, May 19 - 7:00 PM at Dido's.
    Town Hall Meeting with Tom Lizardo, Chief of Staff for Congressman Ron Paul.
     

  • Saturday, May 27, 2006 - Memorial Day Boat Parade.  Jet Ski's join in!  
     
  • Flags and Banners available for F.O.R. San Bernard. Order your flag or banner here.
     
  • If you have feedback or suggestions for the OC, don't be shy. It is the goal of the Organizing Committee to keep this organization open and inclusive in every way. If ever you recognize something that doesn't fit that goal, please contact any OC member, or leave your feedback anonymously in the "Questions for the OC" form below. 

 

  • Suggest a candidate for officer or board of directors here.
     

  • T-Shirts available NOW for the Memorial Day Boat Parade. $10.00 for all sizes!! here
     

  • Front page article in The Facts  here
     

  • Photos from the Dig event at the mouth:
    Here and  Here

  • Web stats for week of May 7 posted here.