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Renee Owen has been styling hair for over 30 years and knew she wanted a salon that brought tranquility and peace to every individual entering her venue. Open in April 2019, Solace Salon and Spa is her dream salon offering a professional relaxing ambiance experience while taking care of your hair needs. To Renee, the salon is much more than a hair cut or style, but a place to feel beautiful, calm, and pampered.

Renee and her family (both daughters are stylists also) created the design layout of the shop with space for 20 stylists and an esthetician. Stylists are grouped two to a room with a window view in each space. Each chair was designed to provide extra comfort with a mirror in front of each chair with preferred lighting to reduce the shadows and highlight the beauty of each client in the chair. The shampoo chairs are designed to offer support for your neck and are so comfortable you may want to come in just to relax!

“Every stylist in Solace has an extremely high level of competency and can easily work with any client”, said Renee with confidence. “Expertise and professionalism aren’t a compromise with me. I only want the most qualified stylists inside these doors. When you enter the doors of Solace you are in a NO Drama Zone and every stylist will make you feel beautiful and valued.”

Renee currently has 11 stylists working on her team with opportunity for additional career-minded stylists to join Solace Salon and Spa. Serving children up through seniors, men and women, traditional or trendy styles, nothing is out of their reach. The goal of each stylist is to create a relaxing environment where every client that comes in feels important, valued, and more beautiful than when they came in-their best look ever.

Lyndsie Owen, Renee’s daughter, is also a stylist in the Salon and stays on top of the newest trends by attending professional shows. Lyndsie is certified in Habit Hand Tied Extensions, a method of adding natural hair extensions wefts through silicone lined beading around the crown of the head. “Healthier for your hair than taped on extensions, they last up to 12 weeks. It is a great accessory for anyone with thin hair to add fullness and volume without a noticeable attachment. Wash, play, and style your hair as you normally would with less breakage.”

Lyndsie is also up on trending colors and styles. “Bright tones, golden blondes, fashion colors, are very popular. A trending style ladies request is a blunt collar bone hair cut in a lob or long bob. The lob is cut just above the shoulders, at shoulder level or just below, reminiscent of the 1920’s. After all it is 2020!”

Services include highlights, coloring for hair or brows, balayage, ombre, foilyage, face-framing, precision haircuts for men, women and children, beard trims, updos for special occasions, Brazilian blow-outs, and extensions. Luxury spa treatments including microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, and microneedling all feature Red Light Therapy. Red Light Therapy helps to reduce cosmetic skin issues of wrinkles and stretch marks and may help protect collagen production.

“Everyone is welcome at Solace Salon and Spa”, said Renee. “Our salon is a trusting environment to make you feel comfortable and more beautiful than when you came in. No one leaves our salon in other than a perfect look!”

Solace Salon and Spa is in the Marcel Town Center, next door to Delta Life Fitness off FM 1488 across the street from the Xscape Theatre at 525 Woodland Square Blvd, Suite 190 in Conroe. Ideal location with ample parking, restaurants, and Office Evolution The Woodlands. Call (936) 224-3197 for an appointment or come in Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm. Sunday and Monday the Salon is closed. Follow them on Instagram at Solace.Salon.Spa or on Facebook at Solace Salon and Spa.

For more information about Office Evolution-The Woodlands visit www.officeevolution.com/locations/woodlands or call 936-270-1150. Follow them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/Office-Evolution-Woodlands                                                                                

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A grant of $22,000 from Mobile C-Arm Services will help The Treehouse Center begin repairs at the shelter for girls in Conroe. Mobile C-Arm Services is a mobile fluoroscopy c-arm rental company based in Houston with satellite locations in Austin, San Antonio, and the Dallas area. Founder Carlos Castro founded the company in 2009 and believes in empowering youth through supportive actions.

The Treehouse Center is a residential home niched in a neighborhood near River Plantation in Conroe serving young girls 6-15 years of age with a safe place to live until they are stable enough to go back to living with their parents or eligible for adoption. The Treehouse Center provides an individualized structured residential program to assist troubled girls in achieving a productive daily life, free from abuse, delinquency, substance abuse and neglect.

The shelter was founded 9 years ago by Dr. Day Lee Snell and Dr. Kathleen Tanner when they saw a need to provide girls with troubled pasts, situations of substance abuse or in distressed situations with the proper guidance and therapies necessary to turn their young lives around. The Center offers individual services to residents to develop their overall well-being as a youth as well as recreational opportunities in the community. A few of the older girls participate on the Lone Star Chaos Junior Roller Derby team at Rainbow Roller Rink in Conroe.

 

Each resident will be at the home for approximately one year and derive from areas around Dallas, local communities, and CPS. Currently the youngest girl residing at the Center is 6 and the oldest youth is 13 years old. All the girls attend Conroe ISD schools- Conroe High School, Bozman Intermediate, Peet Junior High, Cryar Intermediate, Wilkinson Elementary, and Rice Elementary. Care is provided 24 hours each day with a capacity of housing 25 girls at any one time.

Through therapy and cognitive behavior therapy the residents learn different strategies for coping instead of unacceptable behaviors. The residential shelter is structured to provide full time care, education, support and counseling to improve their self-image and modify behavior to enable the girls to lead happy productive lives in society.

The largest issue at the home has been trying to fund a new roof. The existing roof is 40 years old with huge gaps of holes that could collapse any time.

“We have been struggling to come up with the money and have tried many avenues of reaching out to possible donors, applying for grants and all to no avail, said Carmie Cantu, Executive Director of The Treehouse Center. The donation is something we are extremely grateful for as it allows us to continue providing a safe and comfortable place for them to live while they get better”.

Fortunately, Mobile C-Arm Services heard about the roof challenge and wanted to be a part of helping the community.

Carlos Castro, Founder of C-Arm Services, reached out to Dr. Snell with the $22,000 grant.

“As a father of 4, I believe there is not a more important legacy than the actions we take to empower our youth. I am privileged to have the opportunity to assist this inspiring group in the hope it can continue their mission.”

Mobile C-Arm Services and Radiology, Imaging, Staffing & Consulting either rents or staffs Radiology Techs to a substantial number of Hospitals and Surgery Centers throughout the state of Texas.  This is useful when a C-Arm is unavailable for various reasons-unusually busy clinics, repairs, or  supplemental needs in a medical facility. More information about Mobile C-Arm Services may be found on www.mobilecarmservices.com or www.radiologyconsultation.com 

A C-arm is an imaging scanner intensifier. The name derives from the C-shaped arm used to connect the x-ray source and x-ray detector to one another. C-arms have radiographic capabilities, though they are used primarily for fluoroscopic intraoperative imaging during surgical, orthopedic and emergency care procedures.

Carmie Cantu was overjoyed with the donation. “It’s imperative that the girls have a solid roof over their heads. The safety of the girls in ALWAYS our priority”

The Treehouse Center is a member of these organizations:

ChildreNinos Bilingual Education (CMBE)

The Texas Youth Care and Child Care Worker Association

The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)

The National Alliance of Mental Illness

The Texas Juvenile Detention Association (TJDA)

The Juvenile Justice Association of Texas (JJAT)

 

Additional information about The Treehouse Center may be found at www.TheTreehouseCenter.org

 

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Meals on Wheels Montgomery County (MOWMC) created a catchy name for their fundraiser in 2016 and it has reaped nothing but treats for local homebound seniors in our community who depend on the fundraiser to supplement their basic needs. October 26 was a blessing indeed with more than $86,000 raised to provide 36 seniors with an entire year’s worth of home-delivered meals!

 

Meals on Wheels Montgomery County started the Great Pumpkin Shoot, Aiming to Feed Seniors 2 years ago at Blackwood Gun Club in Conroe with 16 teams. In its 3rd year the fundraiser doubled the number of participants. Revenue grew 58% from last year. 

 

Connie Parker, Event Manager with Blackwood Gun Club observed, “With 29 women participating in the 3rd annual Great Pumpkin Shoot, Meals on Wheels continues to have more women shooters than any charity or NSCA shoot in the Greater Houston Area.”

Since 1973, MOWMC has had a successful track record of delivering meals to local homebound seniors, currently delivering over 130,000 meals annually.  Volunteers deliver meals along 75 routes throughout the 1,000 square miles of Montgomery County.  As Baby Boomers become seniors, demand continues to increase.  Seniors in need of meals are added to the waiting list each week. Additionally MOWMC’s curb-to-curb transportation service provides more than 17,000 rides to the disabled and seniors annually. With a mission to foster independence and maintain the dignity of each homebound senior by providing nutritious meals, transportation, and caring connections, MOWMC can always use additional volunteers and donations.

 

“It’s very gratifying to assist seniors and visit with them each week”, said Teresa Alexander, MOW volunteer. “They are grateful for conversation and companionship. I really enjoy making them smile with the little extra things like taking their dog to the groomer or delivering dog food on Saturday.”

Meals are prepared by a professional chef monitoring calories, fat, vitamins, calcium, sodium, fiber, and protein for 600 homebound meals each week. The first Friday of each month at 8:30am Chef John opens the kitchen to visitors to taste his exquisite offerings.

Meals on Wheels is very grateful to SWBC Mortgage, the presenting sponsor, and all the other community sponsors that contributed to the success of the event:  Strike, Woodlands Dermatology Associates, Vitruvian Exploration, Insperity, Planet Lincoln, Entergy, Great American Title, Kevin Baker Real Estate & Homes, Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers, Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management,  Green Financial, Buckalew Chevrolet, Milstead Service Center, Stylecraft Builders, First Financial Bank, Benchmark Bank, Quality of Life Chiropractic, Cortez Sitter Allstate, Brightpointe Rivershire, Nettles & Co. Property Tax Advisors, and Pathfinder Home Health.

Planet Lincoln has sponsored the Great Pumpkin Shoot since 2016 as the T- Shirt and Gun Board Sponsor. “Planet Lincoln could not exist without community support,” said Alexa Horak. “It makes sense to serve the community with a fun event!”

Winning Teams:

Silver Course

1st:  Team of Mark Weisser, Will Simpler, Robert Voss, John T. Dibble

2nd: “Richardson’s Dudes”:  Roger Kolas, Brian Gremminger, Ronnie Johnston & Brian Richardson

3rd:  Team of Scott Steinke, David Nettles, Robert Perez and David Nettles Sr.

 

Woodlands Dermatology Gold Course

1st: “Shawcor Shooters”: Jim Kelly, Wes Johnson, Chris Havern, Eric Worley

2nd: “Entergy”: Grady Smith, George Russell, Paul Bennett, Kyle Shepherd

3rd: “SWBC Mortgage Shootin’ the Breeze”: Dave Baker, Brian Parker, Gil Staley, Terry Sellers

 

Individual Awards:

Silver Course

Top Male:  Scott Steinke    Top Female:  Mary Henrickson

 

Woodlands Dermatology Gold Course

Top Male: David Baker   Top Female:  Lynda McBeth

Tracy Hird, Clay Queens team participant, volunteers for MOWMC on behalf of Bentwater Volunteer Families and National Charity League. “It’s a beautiful way to do something fun with my friends and raise funds for the organization I love to be a part of”.

Other opportunities for volunteers include the newest programs - Breakfast Bags provide food for the most food insecure seniors and AniMeals, pet food delivered to seniors with pets on the 4th Saturday of the month.

 

More information about Meals on Wheels Montgomery County can be found at www.mowmc.org or on the Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/MealsonWheelsMC. Volunteers are needed to help with upcoming holiday projects, prepare mailings, and assist with program needs. Email Carrie Hyman at carrie@mowmc.org or view our calendar page on our website.

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Brett Rohloff is known for initiating an event in the community that brings entrepreneurs into an arena to share their knowledge, experience, and community investment that increases their business. This next event on Thursday, October 25 from 5-8pm is no exception.

The fifth semi-annual North Houston Business Extravaganza presented by The Network and hosted by Madera Estates Wedding and Event venue will top even the last year event that highlighted “Mattress Mac” Jim MacIngvale.

“We outgrew the Costo building, added additional local powerhouse leadership speakers, and were able to partner with Madera Estates to offer a location that can accommodate over 350 people inside or outdoors for people to gather, meet other like-minded professionals, and exchange contact information”, said event organizer, Brett Rohloff.

Key speakers for the 5th Business Extravaganza include Gordy Bunch, President and CEO of TWFG, Gil Staley, CEO of The Woodlands Economic Development Partnership, Chad Hedrick, 5 time Olympic Medalist for inline speed skating and ice speed skating, Josh Cherry, CEO of Delta Life Fitness and Delta Life Franchising, Steve Scott, the Houston Business Coach, and Henry Musoma, a Business Professor at Texas A&M University.

Musoma received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Texas A&M University and his doctorate at Texas Christian University after growing up in Zambia. His experiences and academic leadership have awarded him many awards through the university including his most recent award the “Mays Spirit Award” for an act of kindness to a student who couldn’t find a babysitter during class time. He encouraged her to bring the baby to class. www.mays.tamu.edu/directory/hmusoma/  Dr. Musoma will speak on leadership through humility in the community.

Rohloff planned his first Business Extravaganza in the Fall of 2016 to offer an opportunity for groups to meet professionals in one place combining several network groups. Each event has proven more successful by adding strong leaders in the community as speakers that share personal insights into increasing business through lasting relationships as well as their own method of giving back to the community through volunteer efforts. The goal for 2019 is to have the 501©3 status complete so sponsors of the event can contribute to the community in a bigger way.

Community partners and sponsors for this event include the Glades Arts Foundation, Nebular Films, PR Luxury Media, The Red Brick Tavern, Minuteman Press Conroe, Hello Woodlands, the New 91.1 FM The Boss, Inspire Productions, Richmond Realty Group-ReMax The Woodlands/Spring, Conroe Coffee, Inspired Leaders, Vernele's Bayou Bakery, Madera Estates Wedding and Event Venue, Woodlands Hits Radio, and Taylorized PR. Twelve restaurants from the community will have free food bites and drinks.

“The theme surrounding every Business Extravaganza is Leadership, Community, and Building Relationships. Build your sphere of influence and business with all 3 principles to be successful”, said Brett. “Please join us Thursday, Oct. 25 and bring plenty of business cards!”

Brett Rohloff can be contacted by calling or texting (714) 204-9657 or email NHExtravaganza@gmail.com

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The Woodlands, TX (October 4, 2018) – Fall festivals bring out the best in children and families alike with pumpkins, games, food, and entertainment after the summer heat. Christ Community School is hoping the community embraces the opportunity to have fun with their children at the Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 20th from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the school located at 1488 Wellman Road in The Woodlands.

 

Since 1966, Christ Community School (CCS) has been equipping students ages 18 months through 6th grade to serve and lead in Christ in The Woodlands. The low student/teacher ratio, Christ-centered curriculum, depth of enrichment opportunities, affordability and convenient location offer a unique opportunity apart from other private schools in the area.

CSS embraces four essential pillars that guide the school in everything they do- A Distinctive Education, Partnering with Parents, Connected in the Community and Authentic Followers of Christ.

"We hope that the community will come out to spend a fun family-friendly day on our campus” said Meredith Carruba, Director of Advancement. “We'll have rides, games, petting zoo, pony rides, vendor booths, food and more! We're looking forward to using proceeds from our festival for all-campus technology upgrades, among other things. We appreciate the continued support from our community!"

Christ Community School is located at 1488 Wellman Road, The Woodlands, 77379. All access wristbands are available for $10 at the event provides your family endless fun at the festival. Sponsorships are available for $150 each for naming on games, inflatables, and prizes with exclusive signage at event entrance.

“We expect around 500 attendees at the festival and each $10 contributed will help benefit projects for our Annual Fund. The Annual Fund assists with STEM programming, enhancements to the building, supplies for art/music, technology upgrades, and equipment for physical education activities.”

The mission of Christ Community School is to provide a superior education in a warm, caring atmosphere that will equip students to serve and lead in Christ. 

Call today to experience the campus on a personal tour (936) 321-6300 or visit them online at www.christcommunityschool.org. 

 

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Comforts of Home and Crisis Assistance Center will host  their monthly luncheon Wednesday, August 15 from 11:30-1:00pm with a special guest speaker, Carol Gooch, a licensed counselor and consultant specializing in topics related to good mental health and seniors. The topic will be "Work Less, Stress Less, Live Longer!"

Carol Gooch is the founder and Executive Director of Montgomery County Association of Business Women (MCABW), co-founder of Women Inspiring Supporting Entrepreneurs (WISE), Vice President of Montgomery County Women’s Council of Organizations a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Carol has worked in the Montgomery County area as a mental health professional since 1988, a member of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, 2003 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County and a lifetime member of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. Gooch founded MCABW in 2005 to assist women in reaching their highest potential personally and professionally by networking together.

Carol has a passion for empowering women and those most vulnerable including seniors. “It is important to talk with seniors about mental health issues since many seniors deal with mental stress, depression mixed with anxiety which worsens their overall quality of life. Recognizing early symptoms can help them return to a happier, healthier lifestyle”, said Gooch.

 

The Crisis Assistance Center is the location for the free luncheon specifically designed for both men and women throughout the community aged 65 or older at 1022 McCall in Conroe. Lunch is sponsored by Strake Place and there will be blood pressure checks by registered nurses from Complete Nurse Solutions.All FREE! Interested individuals can register at by calling 936.539.9211

 

Participants are encouraged to bring books to swap or plants with cuttings to share. Past monthly speakers have included Entergy with education about weatherization and reducing utility costs, Lisa Wishoun of Field of Vision, LLC presented “Medicare Made Easy", and in July Michele Scaife from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Health Living in Montgomery County advised on great ways to eat right while staying healthy.

 

“Stress as we age often presents differently than when we are in our 30’s and 40’s”, said Jamie Meche, founder of Comforts of Home, LLC. “Seniors tend to have less flexibility in dealing with stressful situations. Carol Gooch, effectively uses her engaging sense of humor to relate to seniors and educate seniors on simple changes that can make a tremendous difference in improving their personal mental health”.

Comforts of Home was established in 2014 to compassionately serve older adults and their families. Comforts of Home is committed to client satisfaction and to building open line of communication and trust.  Available 24/7 to provide the highest quality in-home senior care to the community. Learn more about Comforts of Home by visiting their website www.YourComfortsofHome.com

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On a beautiful autumn day, I walked into the red brick Montgomery County courthouse annex to a nondescript back hallway.  Halfway down a line of chairs along the wall, a lone man sat with his hands clasped, elbows resting on his knees, his head bowed. On a door, a plaque read: “Dispute Resolution Center, Helping People Have Difficult Conversations Since 1988”.  I entered a small room where three people waited, sitting with legs and arms crossed, defensive body language at odds with the joyful bookmarks displayed on a large white board.  “Avoid conflict,” “Make peace,” and “We should all get along” were written in various childish scripts along with drawings of dogs, stick figures and a bunny. 

Beyond the waiting room, the first door opens to the office of Elaine Roberts, the Director of the Montgomery County Dispute Resolution Center (known as the “DRC”), one of seventeen similar organizations in Texas that provide reduced fee mediation services and conflict resolution training. As a volunteer mediator, I usually head into a conference room to mediate a case.  On this visit, I sat down across from Elaine at her large desk.  Framed diplomas and court admittances, including for the United States Supreme Court, hang on the wall.  Elaine’s well-coiffed, short brown hair frames a welcoming, inquisitive face.  Her outfit is a conservative cut yet captures her personality with the splash of a bright turquoise blouse and equally colorful earrings.  She is confident in a quiet, steady way, unruffled by the constant conflict swirling around her. 

Elaine has led the DRC for over three years with minimal help, a paid administrative staff of two, and around fifty volunteer mediators.   Providing over a thousand mediations a year, the DRC functions as a clearing house for the local courts, sends mediators to the Justice of the Peace courts, and conducts community outreach and conflict resolution training.   

Although familiar with Elaine’s role at the DRC, I was curious how she came to the DRC.  A trial attorney who handled discrimination cases, Elaine was one of the first volunteers to train as a mediator in Houston.  She became a member of the Harris County Dispute Resolution Center Board of Directors, explaining, “I was able to find a sense of completion in mediation that I couldn’t find in litigation.”  She eventually led Texas’ disability rights legal services, responsible for fourteen offices across the state.  She left that position when her husband received an offer to manage an American company in Australia.  Upon their return to the U.S., they settled in Montgomery County.  She was working in the Houston Mayor’s office, a long daily commute, when the DRC job became open.  From the interview, she learned it was a well-respected organization with judicial support and realized, “I would be doing something special if I took the job.”   She turned down a more lucrative offer from a hospital to take the DRC position.

I asked Elaine her opinion on the biggest misconception about mediation.  She identified two, “In our area, some people look at mediation as a way to strong-arm parties into doing what the attorneys want them to do.  I don’t see that as the basis for mediation.   I think it is to let the parties make their own agreements or not and to give them the forum to talk about their dispute.”  As for the second, Elaine believes some attorneys think facilitative mediation isn’t effective.  In her opinion, that comes from a lack of understanding of the different purposes of the types of mediation.  As she elaborated, “When parties have an ongoing relationship, such as co-parenting a child, they need a process to re-establish communication to work together in the best interest of the child, even if they don’t like each other.  Mediation can do that while going to trial doesn’t.”

Over the years, Elaine has found some people resistant to mediation because they’re not over their anger and grief.  The healing process needs to progress before they’re ready to compromise.  Sometimes they are scared that somebody is going to take the other person’s side.  “A good mediator alleviates that fear in the first few minutes.”

Elaine wants people to know that they have an option other than litigation.  Many people tell her, “I wish I had known about the center when I paid a fortune for mediation during my first divorce.” or, “I wish I had known before I had the judge decide where my child was going to live.”  She also wants the program to reach all ethnic and minority groups by offering mediation in different languages and in locations accessible to citizens with limited transportation.  “The mediators need to be relatable to the changing demographics of Montgomery County.”

While the small staff does a great job, even one more part-time person would make a meaningful difference.  They use their limited funding efficiently and have gotten many things donated.  Social media offers a low cost way to reach people.  Students from the University of Houston have volunteered IT services.  Last year, Elaine participated in the Leadership Montgomery County program to spread the word among business and government leaders.  The DRC also offers speakers to any organization that requests one.

As one of the volunteer mediators, I wondered what it’s like to manage a volunteer organization.  Elaine chuckles, “It’s been surprisingly good and challenging.”  She’s proud of the many talented mediators with long-term relationships with the DRC.  Likewise, the DRC is committed to training for high quality mediators.  Elaine claims, “The best thing about running the DRC has been the quality of the people I work with every day, we have volunteers with a lot of integrity and intelligence.”  I smiled and told her, “You didn’t have to say that, you are very diplomatic.”  At that, we both laughed. 

The Board of Directors was “skeptical” when Elaine proposed an innovative art contest to promote peaceful conflict resolution among school children.  The goal is to teach children alternatives to using violence or other destructive means to resolve conflict.  Unfortunately, many children do not learn that lesson at home. Judges and other local dignitaries sift through creative entries to choose the winners.  The top designs are made into bookmarks distributed for free.  With over two thousand entries last year, the annual art contest has been a rousing success. 

Other than mediation and community outreach, I asked Elaine if there are other ways for the DRC to serve the public. Elaine’s unhesitating response was, “I’ve always thought a restorative justice program would be amazing.  If the DRC could convince the county authorities to send more of the nonviolent, minor criminal cases to mediation, it could make victims of crime feel like someone listened to them and help them receive any possible reimbursement.”  She also thinks it would increase the likelihood that perpetrators could be restored to a good community relationship rather than going to jail.  Studies show it helps prevent crime by reducing recidivism.

Recently, the DRC and officers from the Conroe Independent School District Police Department received Peace Officer Training from Brad Heckman of the New York Peace Institute.  Brad is known and respected for his ground-breaking mediation training with the New York Police Department.  Designed to sharpen peace officer’s mediation skills to assist them with their difficult work, the DRC and police officers participated in both mediation training and a “train the trainer” workshop with Brad for a week.  The following week, the DRC and police officers trained another group of Conroe I.S.D. officers in mediation skills.  The DRC was thrilled to help teach police another tool to de-escalate conflict for the good of the community. 

Given her success with the DRC, Elaine has advice for starting a volunteer mediation center.  There is a practical need to convince county officials that mediation is effective and saves taxpayer money.  She recommends using available studies and polling the seventeen Texas centers on how they got started - what worked and what didn’t.  “Even if elected officials don’t understand mediation, they do understand taxpayer savings and making government, including courts, more efficient.”    Her eyes sparkling and her voice resolute, Elaine emphasized, “You have to go in armed with that data.  You have to find an example of a successful center in a community that looks like yours and show the elected officials how it could succeed in your area.”  Elaine may spend her days promoting nonviolent cooperation but it’s clear she advocates vigorously for accessible conflict resolution for everyone in the community.

Originally published on the Texas Bar Blog, September 29, 2017, by Guest Blogger Tammy S. Haynes

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Conroe, TX (March 13, 2018) –As the days get warmer and longer, the urge to get outside in support of a healthier lifestyle becomes more doable. The Annual Montgomery County Community Challenge to “Walk Across Texas” will commence the week after Easter (April 1) and continue for 8 weeks through May 27th.

Enjoying a healthier lifestyle is easier that it seems. A daily walk can improve overall health, strengthen bones and muscles, prevent high blood pressure, lower diabetes, and it’s simple! All you need to get started is a good fitting pair of athletic shoes and you’re set. Doing it with friends, co-workers, or logging you time against others offers motivation to keep going.

Walk Across Texas (WAT) is an 8-week program designed to help people of all ages establish the habit of regular physical activity. Register a team of up to 8 people or sign up as an individual by April 1 to go the distance of 830 miles or the distance it would take to walk across Texas at http://walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu. Incentives are awarded to all teams that sign up. Creative team names add to the fun.

Walk Across Texas is more than an event, it’s an educational experience that motivates you and your family/friends/co-workers to develop healthier habits of increased physical activity.  It’s a great way for work groups to build teams and create healthier environments at work.

“I tried Walk Across Texas years ago because I was overweight and had been told I needed to go on a statin for high cholesterol”, said past participant Ruby Chandler. “I decided to try walking instead. After the 8-week challenge my cholesterol number was lowered and I did not need medication.  This is the perfect way to lose those extra pounds.”

Weekly prizes are randomly drawn from those who meet weekly challenges such as more than 20 miles in a week, top 50 of all walkers, most improved teams, and most mileage walked. Credit is given to other athletic activities including running and biking. If you work in an office, get your leadership team involved and provide a contest between peers. A simple daily walk can add to increased motivation at the office. Families in your neighborhood can meet at a central location as a social networking opportunity.

At the end of the 8-week challenge specific prizes will be awarded to winning teams that log the most mileage. Last year Conroe ISD, Willis ISD, Montgomery ISD, CASA, Lone Star Family Health Center, Conroe Parks and Recreation, and the Montgomery County Memorial Library System were participating corporate teams.

“Walk Across Texas is about doing just a little bit more physical activity than you are doing now and developing healthy habits”, said Amy Ressler, County Extension Agent Family and Community Health. “ Who couldn’t use a little bit of that in their lives?”

Learn more about Walk Across 2018 Montgomery County Community Challenge at www.WalkAcrossTexas.TAMU.edu

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Conroe, TX (March 14, 2018) –So many community residents have needed assistance before during, and after Harvey. Crisis Assistance Center (CAC) has been serving clients county wide since 1981 offering a Client Choice food pantry, clothing, utility assistance, mortgage/rent assistance, furniture, and vouchers for transportation services. This is possible through contributions, donations, and community partners. The 2018 CAC Legacy Luncheon honors our community partners on Friday, April 6 at the Palmer Legacy Ballroom at The Woodlands Country Club in The Woodlands.

CAC is thrilled to welcome Dr. Rick Rigsby as the key note speaker of the 2018 Legacy Luncheon. Dr. Rick Rigsby is President and CEO of Rick Rigsby Communications. The former award-winning journalist followed a television career with graduate school—and two decades as a college professor, most of those years at Texas A&M University, where he also served as character coach and chaplain for the Aggies football team. Dr. Rick’s dynamic presentations motivate, empower and inspire worldwide—from Africa and Asia, to the Americas, Europe and Canada. Rick’s audiences include Fortune 500 companies, academic communities, and service organizations. The internationally acclaimed speaker is a favorite among professional sports organizations, including the National Football League and the PGA. His first non-academic book—Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout—is a USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Amazon best seller. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/goalcast/videos/1585909778152873/ for a sample video of this dynamic speaker. Dr. Rigsby’s powerful message will undoubtedly move us all with thought provoking motivation. 

“This luncheon gives our organization the opportunity to spotlight some of the amazing people that play a significant role in the life-changing work we do at CAC”, said Jennifer Landers, Executive Director of CAC  “We are so fortunate to have the generous support from these community partners as we provide financial assistance, immediate basic needs, full case management services, disaster recovery, and the necessities needed to promote stability to individuals and families throughout all of Montgomery County who are struggling through times of crisis.”

Please join the Crisis Assistance Center as they bring friends, board members, volunteers, businesses, and the community together for a fundraiser luncheon at the Palmer Legacy Ballroom on Friday, April 6 from 11:00am-1:30pm withspecial honorees-Corporate Partner- Entergy Texas, Faith Partners-First Methodist Conroe and April Sound Church, Distinguished Service Award-Harold Campbell, and Legacy Award Honoree - John Wiesner. These honorees have committed their time, heart, resources and talents to serve others in a variety of capacities. 

Proceeds from the Legacy Luncheon will support CAC programs which provide financial assistance, immediate basic needs, full case management services, disaster recovery, and the necessities needed to promote stability to individuals and families throughout all of Montgomery County who are struggling through times of crisis.

Individual tickets are $125 each and sponsorships start at a table for 10 at $1,000. Tickets and sponsorships are available at www.cac-mctx.org/legacy-hope-luncheon/. Please contact Kathy Rifaat at kathy@cac-mctx.org or 936-494-4412 for additional information.  

“Entergy is proud to sponsor the Legacy Luncheon,” said Sallie Rainer, president and CEO of Entergy Texas, Inc. “Just like Entergy Texas powers life for our customers, the Crisis Assistance Center does so much to enrich the lives of so many people in our communities. Through partnerships with the CAC, our communities can grow and be stronger together.”

The Crisis Assistance Center seeks to provide a loving, supportive place where people can come to get the help and resources they need during a time of vulnerability and instability.

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About Crisis Assistance Center: CAC has a mission to build stronger client relationships and to assist families in establishing attainable goals, to access community resources and to gain valuable skills pertinent to their success. Case management and support go beyond the “Band-Aid” and provide ongoing community resources to establish a stronger foundation to lift families up towards self-sufficiency. Donations are tax deductible and critical to the operating budget. Located at 1022 McCall in Conroe, information for volunteering or client services can be obtained by calling 936-539-1096. Client appointments can be made at 936-539-9211.

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Conroe, TX (March 14, 2018) –So many community residents have needed assistance before during, and after Harvey. Crisis Assistance Center (CAC) has been serving clients county wide since 1981 offering a Client Choice food pantry, clothing, utility assistance, mortgage/rent assistance, furniture, and vouchers for transportation services. This is possible through contributions, donations, and community partners. The 2018 CAC Legacy Luncheon honors our community partners on Friday, April 6 at the Palmer Legacy Ballroom at The Woodlands Country Club in The Woodlands.

CAC is thrilled to welcome Dr. Rick Rigsby as the key note speaker of the 2018 Legacy Luncheon. Dr. Rick Rigsby is President and CEO of Rick Rigsby Communications. The former award-winning journalist followed a television career with graduate school—and two decades as a college professor, most of those years at Texas A&M University, where he also served as character coach and chaplain for the Aggies football team. Dr. Rick’s dynamic presentations motivate, empower and inspire worldwide—from Africa and Asia, to the Americas, Europe and Canada. Rick’s audiences include Fortune 500 companies, academic communities, and service organizations. The internationally acclaimed speaker is a favorite among professional sports organizations, including the National Football League and the PGA. His first non-academic book—Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout—is a USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Amazon best seller. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/goalcast/videos/1585909778152873/ for a sample video of this dynamic speaker. Dr. Rigsby’s powerful message will undoubtedly move us all with thought provoking motivation. 

“This luncheon gives our organization the opportunity to spotlight some of the amazing people that play a significant role in the life-changing work we do at CAC”, said Jennifer Landers, Executive Director of CAC  “We are so fortunate to have the generous support from these community partners as we provide financial assistance, immediate basic needs, full case management services, disaster recovery, and the necessities needed to promote stability to individuals and families throughout all of Montgomery County who are struggling through times of crisis.”

Please join the Crisis Assistance Center as they bring friends, board members, volunteers, businesses, and the community together for a fundraiser luncheon at the Palmer Legacy Ballroom on Friday, April 6 from 11:00am-1:30pm withspecial honorees-Corporate Partner- Entergy Texas, Faith Partners-First Methodist Conroe and April Sound Church, Distinguished Service Award-Harold Campbell, and Legacy Award Honoree - John Wiesner. These honorees have committed their time, heart, resources and talents to serve others in a variety of capacities. 

Proceeds from the Legacy Luncheon will support CAC programs which provide financial assistance, immediate basic needs, full case management services, disaster recovery, and the necessities needed to promote stability to individuals and families throughout all of Montgomery County who are struggling through times of crisis.

Individual tickets are $125 each and sponsorships start at a table for 10 at $1,000. Tickets and sponsorships are available at www.cac-mctx.org/legacy-hope-luncheon/. Please contact Kathy Rifaat at kathy@cac-mctx.org or 936-494-4412 for additional information.  

“Entergy is proud to sponsor the Legacy Luncheon,” said Sallie Rainer, president and CEO of Entergy Texas, Inc. “Just like Entergy Texas powers life for our customers, the Crisis Assistance Center does so much to enrich the lives of so many people in our communities. Through partnerships with the CAC, our communities can grow and be stronger together.”

The Crisis Assistance Center seeks to provide a loving, supportive place where people can come to get the help and resources they need during a time of vulnerability and instability.

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About Crisis Assistance Center: CAC has a mission to build stronger client relationships and to assist families in establishing attainable goals, to access community resources and to gain valuable skills pertinent to their success. Case management and support go beyond the “Band-Aid” and provide ongoing community resources to establish a stronger foundation to lift families up towards self-sufficiency. Donations are tax deductible and critical to the operating budget. Located at 1022 McCall in Conroe, information for volunteering or client services can be obtained by calling 936-539-1096. Client appointments can be made at 936-539-9211.