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Group raising money for
river
Published October 20,
2007
Friends of the River San
Bernard sees the river as a legacy for
future generations. The river affects all
communities West of the Brazos and many
other people throughout the state who have
enjoyed fishing, skiing or just a scenic
sunset on the water. The group is asking
friends of the river to do their part by
participating from noon to
3 p.m. Oct. 28 in the River Raiser at the
Knights of Columbus Hall, 20632 N. Highway
36, Brazoria.
Besides the group’s current efforts of
working with officials to open the river
mouth, conducting cleanups, parades and
public meetings, Friends of the River is
expanding its activities to include water
quality testing, education and raising
awareness of flood studies and the effects
of development on the San Bernard watershed.
Money is needed to keep the wheels of
progress rolling forward.
River raiser events include a roast beef
dinner, live entertainment by Ronnie
Coleman, live and silent auctions, and free
children’s activities like a moonwalk, face
painting and a clown. James Drury (of The
Virginian television fame) will sign
autographs for a donation to Friends of the
River.
Dinner is $10 or free for children younger
than 10 years old. Tickets are available at
the door or by calling Marilyn Shockley at
(979) 482-0368. A full list of auction items
can be previewed at www.san
bernardriver.com/events/
fund_raiser/auction_items.htm. There will be
a drawing for a 42-inch Toshiba LCD flat
screen HDTV, LyfeTyme barbecue pit and a
hot-air balloon ride for two.
For information, go to
www.sanbernardriver.com, or call River
Raiser chairman C.K. Millsap at (979)
417-5584.
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ELECTED
OFFICERS
Friends of the River San Bernard elected
executive officers and committee leaders at
its Oct. 11 board meeting:
Chaney Moore, president
Teresa Schlumpburger, vice president
Marie Breakiron, secretary
Nancy Kanter, treasurer
Bob Bailey, management committee
Susie Alford, chairman environmental
committee
Emily Myers, chairman River Rangers, public
outreach initiative
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