1. home and garden
2. home improvement and repair
3. roofing

WE’RE LEADING HEART CARE
SO YOU CAN LEAD A HEALTHY LIFE.
Our world-class cardiologists have been pioneering innovations in heart
care ever since Dr. Michael DeBakey revolutionized heart treatment at
Houston Methodist more than 60 years ago. We have built a legacy of
leading cardiovascular medicine by providing patients access to the most
advanced procedures, no matter how routine or complex the condition.
Take your first step toward a healthier heart. Visit
houstonmethodist.org/willowbrook or call 281.737.2500
for a physician referral.
FREE HEART SCREENINGS & SEMINAR
LEARN YOUR RISK FOR HEART DISEASE
Register for a FREE heart screening and
seminar on Thursday, February 26 at 5 p.m.
To register, visit houstonmethodist.org/events
or call 281.737.2500.
From the Managing Editor
Tomball
table of
CONTENTS
february 2015
12
Well, now that we have put the Christmas
decorations away, screamed Happy New Year and
returned back to work, it’s time to start a new set
of celebrations. Yes I know it is hard to believe but
February is already here. Which you know what
that means….It’s time to get the masks out and
throw some beads for Mardi Gras , then get your
boots out for the fabulous Bar-B-Que Cook-Off,
Rodeo and Go Texan celebrations. Who doesn’t
love February in our great State of Texas? Speaking of love, let’s not forget Valentine’s Day. Here at
Dock Line Magazine we are ready to celebrate all
the festivities with our readers and spread the love
to all our contributors. So no matter what your
passion is this February, remember to shop local
and celebrate local and most of all keep reading
Dock Line Magazine………
Look for our QR
code in the upcoming
Dock Line Issues and
use it as a shortcut to
link to our website
using your smart
phone’s camera.
18
7
In & Around
8
Love Your Dentist with Eagle Pointe Family
Dentistry and Ortho
12
Bright Ideas from NiteLites
14
SJRA: Quality at the Tap!
16
San Jacinto River Authority Kid’s Page
18
19
On the Cover
Dr. Leah Collison of
Eagle Pointe Family
Dentistry & Ortho
LSGCD: Taking the LID Off Low Impact
Development
19
TWRC Wildlife Center: Cedar Waxwings
19
Catch ‘Em, Clean ‘Em & Eat ‘Em
20
Cy-Fair Express Network Luncheon
22TP&W: Annual Winter Trout Stocking Underway
26Annual Spring Home & Garden Show Celebrates
13 Years in The Woodlands
28
Around Town
29
Greater Tomball Area
Chamber of
Commerce
26
Follow Us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/
TheDockLineMagazine
Visit us on the web! www.docklinemagazine.com
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015 5
Empowering
Business
Greater Tomball Area
Chamber of Commerce
Member Benefits
Include:
Networking & Exposure
Identity
Community Contribution
Information
We have
FREE area maps &
brochures
29201 Quinn Rd., Ste B
P.O. Box 516 • Tomball, TX 77377-0516
281-351-7222
www.tomballchamber.org
6
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
Tomball
Angela Glezman
PUBLISHER/editor
Gracie
Managing Editor
Kelly L. O’Quinn
Art Director
Nicole Reininger
Graphic Designer
Tyler Forner
SALES ASSOCIATE
Kelli Heinemeier
writer
Kathy Haas
PHOTOGRAPHER
Contributors:
Alice Best
Marlisa Briggs
Cheryl Conley
Rob Greening
DOCK LINE MAGAZINE - Tomball
is published by:
Magic Marketing, Inc.
P.O. Box 204
Montgomery, TX 77356
Telephone: 936-828-4296
Fax: 936-307-1300
E-mail:
[email protected]
Subscriptions to DOCK LINE MAGAZINE
- TOMBALL cost $20.00 per year. To
subscribe, mail a check with your name
and address to:
P.O. Box 204
Montgomery, TX 77356
Dock Line Magazine welcomes reader correspondence. We reserve the right to edit or reject
any material submitted. The publisher assumes
no responsibility for the return of any unsolicited
material.
DOCK LINE MAGAZINE© 2015, all rights reserved. All editorial and advertising copy belongs
solely to DOCK LINE MAGAZINE. Reproduction in
whole or part without express written permission is
strictly prohibited.
Articles are the opinions and experiences of other
people and we do not necessarily approve, agree
with, and/or condone those opinions.
Shred Day at First Community
Credit Union
When: February 7, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: FCCU Tomball, 28850 Tomball
Pkwy., Tomball, TX, 77375
Shred Day at First Community Credit Union
in Tomball - Limit 5 Banker Boxes. For more
information call 281-856-5661.
Tomball Farmers Market
Date: Saturdays – February 7,14, 21 & 28,
2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Cherry Street and F.M. 2920,
Tomball, TX 77375
Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to
our community. This market was created by
farmers and is operated by farmers. We can
only exist and attract more farmers through
your continued support. For more information email tomballfarmersmarket@gmail.
com.
2nd Saturday at The Depot
When: February 14, 2015
Time: 5:00 P.M. - Movie at Dark
Where: The Historic Downtown Depot,
201 South Elm St., Tomball, TX 77375
Admission: Free admission and parking
2nd Saturday at the Depot is a monthly event
for families. Come enjoy themed activities
and games, concessions, music and a feature length film on the giant inflatable movie
screen at dark. Bring your lawn chairs and
picnic blankets for family fun under the stars.
Hearts of Gold Barn Dance
and Dinner
When: February 20, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Moffitt Oaks, 20125 Cedar Lane,
Tomball, Texas 77377
Admission: $100 per person;
$1,000 per table
Barn Dance and Dinner benefiting TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries. Spirit Sippin’
starts at 6:00 p.m.; Dinner by Mel’s Country
Café at 7:00 p.m.; Silent Auction; Live music
provided by Shay Domann; Dancing until
10:00 p.m. Contact Thumper Jenkins at 281252-0225 or email her at THUMPERTX@
SBCGLOBAL.NET for more information. u
Career Minded Sales
People Wanted
Dock Line Magazine is expanding and we need
more sales people.
If you are an energetic, enthusiastic people
person call us today.
Experience preferred, but will train the right
person.
Call Walt at 713-858-7874
or email your resume to [email protected]
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
7
Love Your Dentist
with Eagle Pointe Family
Dentistry and Ortho
By: Kelli Heinemeier
What’s not to love?
Dr. Leah Michelle Collison and Eagle Pointe
Family Dentistry and Ortho in Hockley, located minutes from Tomball, are all about serv-
8 Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
ing you. The warm, caring staff welcomes
you from the minute you call to set your appointment, while the office itself is just as inviting. With natural tones and finishes, the
office feels less clinical and more like visit-
ing a friend. In fact, that’s exactly how many
patients describe their appointments at Eagle
Pointe. Melanie, a patient of Eagle Pointe,
loved everything about her visit. She said,” I
was in a ton of pain, and they were able to fit
me in in short notice. During my appointment,
I never felt rushed or like a burden. They took
great care of me, and made me feel like family.”
The young, vibrant Dr. Collison focuses
on dental health, but loves her profession because it allows her to be a part of so many
peoples’ lives. She enjoys spending time
chatting with each client about CrossFit,
overall health, and other hobbies, making the
overall experience personalized and pleasant. When’s the last time you could say that
about your dentist visits?
Another favorite among the staff is Kelly,
the hygienist who has been at this location for
the past several years. She is well known to
the community and often asked for by name.
Like Dr. Collison, Kelly has come to know
many of the clients and their families, making
her feel like one of their own. With the majority of the staff living in the immediate area, the
family atmosphere is palpable. That kind of
camaraderie and excitement is not something
that can be produced, and at Eagle Pointe
Family Dentistry and Ortho there is no denying how different the experience is. Besides
the added personal touch, the level of dentistry exceeds any you’ve experienced before.
Dr. Leah Michelle Collison is an expert
Continued on page 10 1
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
9
at her craft. Graduating Summa Cum Laude
from the College of Science at Texas A&M
with a 4.0 GPA, she continued her passion
of dentistry at Texas University School of
Dentistry. (That’s right: she is an Aggie and a
Longhorn. Again, what’s not to love?) Continuing Education is actually a hobby for Dr.
Collison, who would even classify herself as
an “enthusiast” for learning and honing new
skills. The Spear Institute in Scottsdale allows her to stay current and excel at her
passion. One of the areas that Dr. Collison
prides herself on, is her honesty and integrity
in working with her patients. Every procedure is carefully discussed and planned, with
no unnecessary work being done. She even
performs root canals directly in her office,
making a less than anticipated surgery much
easier to accept. Also, everything is reasonably priced. For many, dental insurance is a
luxury that is often just out of reach, but that
doesn’t mean that those neighbors are any
less in need of dental care. Basic service
packages start at $99 and payment plans are
available for more extensive needs, which
Eagle Pointe Family Dentistry and Ortho happily provide. Besides basic dental needs,
Eagle Pointe provides orthodontic, cosmetic,
and restorative procedures as well. It’s a one
stop shop for the whole family and their vari-
able circumstances.
Eagle Pointe Family Dentistry
and Ortho is dedicated to restoring and enhancing the beauty
of your natural smile. If you’re
looking to not just tolerate,
but love your dental experiences, please give them a
call. Dr. Collison and her
friendly staff will quickly
become like members of
your own family who will
keep what’s best for
you at the forefront of
every visit. For appointments, call:
281-377-6201 or
visit wallerdentist.com. u
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
11
Welcome 2015
Here we are, a new year, and it is going to be a bright and lit up one. (Excuse
the Pun.) But why not start your new year
off with a bright idea? Lights around your
home or business to brighten up your
night. This is Texas so you know spring
will be here before you know it, and the
best way to enjoy those amazing cool,
spring evenings is with new outdoor lighting. NiteLites can work on that old system to get it up to date or install a brand
new one. All of our work is professionally
done by our employees who are trusted
professionals in their fields. No matter
what you need we have you covered,
from fences, landscapes, pools, decks,
buildings and garages - we can do it.
Give us a call and let us create a magical
back yard or front that will be the talk of
all your friends. Chances are that one or
two of your neighbors already have our
system. What are you waiting for? Pick
up the phone and call 281-454-4900 and
make an appointment today. We will be
glad to come out and serve your needs.
Thanks,
Rob Greening u
Commercial & Residential Lighting
BIA
The Home Builders
12
BIA
The Home Builders
ARI
M E M B E R
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
ARI
(281) 454-4900 www.NiteLites.com
M E M B E R
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
13
14
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
Hardwood
$4.99/sq ft. Installed
Including Pad & All Trim
Exp. 2/28/15
12mm Handscraped
Laminate
$3.99/sq ft. Installed
American Made, Lifetime Warranty
Shaw Handscraped
Hardwood
$5.99/sq ft. Installed
Including Pad & All Trim
Exp. 2/28/15
Including Upgraded Pad
Exp. 2/28/15
First Quality Shaw
Laminate
$3.29/sq ft. Installed
Including Pad & All Trim
Exp. 2/28/15
Lifetime Stain Warranty Carpet
$1.99/sq ft. Installed
Includes Spillproff Pad & Removal of Old Carpet
Exp. 2/28/15
• FREE ESTIMATES!
• 12 Months Same As Cash
• 1st Quality Products
• Family Owned & Operated
• Certified Installers
• Lifetime Installation Warranty
We Will Bring the Showroom to You!
Making Home Design Easy & Convenient for our Busy Customers
24922 State Highway 249, #101,
Tomball, TX
(281) 857-6851
www.allfloorstore.com
Visit One of Our 4
Locations
Wood • Carpet • Tile • Laminate • Granite Countertops • Blinds
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015 15
16
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
WE CLEAN ORIENTAL RUGS
Celebrating 20 years, a ProSteem Company
RUG CLEANING • RUG REPAIR
PET ODOR REMOVAL • PROTECTIVE COATING
CUSTOM FIT RUG PAD • MOTH GUARD
“Spot” leaves
spots....let us
clean your
oriental rug
Cannot be combined with other offers. Call for
information 281-255-0024. Expires 2/15/15
Restrictions apply. Expires 2/15/15
Other services available: carpet cleaning - tile cleaning - upholstery cleaning
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015 17
Taking the LID Off
Low Impact Development
By: Marlisa Briggs, Education/Public Awareness Coordinator, Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District
Low Impact Development, commonly referred to as LID, is a development strategy based
on the principle to model landscaping after nature
by managing rainfall at the source, mimicking a
site’s pre-development hydrology by using design
techniques that infiltrate, filter, store, evaporate
and detain runoff close to its source.
Christopher Browne, LEED AP, Land Planning Department Manager at EHRA Engineering,
recently provided an educational presentation on
the topic at the Lone Star GCD board meeting, and
following are highlights of his presentation, combined with additional research on the topic.
Development of LID principles began in
Maryland in the mid-1980s to help Prince George’s
County find alternatives to traditional storm water
management practices.
For some time, the concept was seen as unpractical and costly, but through the years, a number of factors have evolved, resulting in increased
acceptance of LID principles.
Today, LID is demonstrated in a number of
ways, and in some cases results in a better bottom
line for many developers.
LID is certainly beneficial for the environment, because it minimizes the effects of development on storm water run-off, reducing potential
flooding downstream and removing contaminants. It accomplishes this by treating water at the
source, as mentioned above, instead of using expensive infrastructure to convey storm water to a
distant detention basin.
To the trained eye, the different forms of LID
are identifiable, but to the average person, it is relatively inconspicuous.
for nutrients found in storm water runoff, particularly nitrogen and phosphorous.
Vegetated swales are shallow landscaped areas designed to capture, convey and potentially
infiltrate storm water runoff as it moves downstream.
Planter boxes are small, urban storm water
mitigation facilities. Simply put, they are rain gardens in a box. The benefits are the same as those of
rain gardens: they provide water quality treatment
of storm water runoff as well as reduce total runoff
volume.
Native Plants
Native plants are part of the LID toolbox as
well as a key water conservation method that’s easy
for everyone to incorporate into their landscaping,
regardless of what type of residence they have.
Because native plants are “local”, they thrive
with less fertilizer as well as provide disease control. They are easier to maintain than non-native
plants and require less irrigation. They also reduce
sediments, nutrients and toxic particles in water
bodies and their roots allow greater infiltration.
To learn about what plants are native to your
area, visit the conservation page on Lone Star
GCD’s website (www.lonestargcd.org/conservation). Scroll down to “Outdoors” and you will find
the Earth Kind Plant Selector link under “Planning”. Once here, you can type in your zip code
and see what plants thrive best in your area.
Rain Gardens, Vegetated Swales
and Planter Boxes
A rain garden is simply a garden which is designed in such a way that takes advantage of rainfall and storm water runoff. Plantings are selected
and planted in a manner that acts as a natural filter
Permeable Pavement
Permeable pavement is specially-formulated
concrete that allows rain water to pass through
the soil beneath rather than run off to area storm
drains. This reduces the load on local storm sewer
systems and helps reduce flooding.
This type of alternate concrete can be used for
sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and other areas
that would typically be paved with conventional,
non-porous concrete.
Rain Garden
Vegetated Swales
18 Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
Depending on county and city codes, usage of
LID techniques can save developers unnecessary
costs by reducing the amount of land required to
be set aside to meet storm water detention requirements.
Here in the Houston/Galveston region, examples of LID can be seen in town homes, apartments
and single family residential neighborhoods.
In fact, the Lone Star GCD facility utilizes
permeable pavement, native plants, and a rainwater harvesting system. The public is more than welcome to stop by for a visit to see first-hand.
Here are some other “on the ground” examples throughout the region:
Kolbe Farms, Spring Branch
Kolbe Farms, Spring Branch
Photo Credit: EHRA Engineering
Planter Boxes
This town home project began with a standard detention pond layout, featuring 21 lots, a
concrete public alley and a parking lot in the center of the project. Once LID was applied, the space
was not only more aesthetically pleasing, but the
reconfiguration allowed for placement of 15%
more units, which certainly is beneficial to the developer.
Queenston Manor Apartments, Northwest
Houston
www.twrcwildlifecenter.org
CEDAR
WAXWINGS
By: Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
Queenston Manor Apartments
Photo Credit: EHRA Engineering
This apartment complex was being built on
a long, narrow lot, and the detention requirement
busted the developer’s pro-forma. As a solution,
they applied the LID tools of raingardens, underground storage, permeable pavement and vegetated swales to meet necessary requirements. The end
result was an attractive complex which yielded two
additional buildings, providing room for 48 more
apartment units.
Camellia (Residential Community),
Ft. Bend County
Because of our warm winter temperatures, many birds migrate to our area to escape the cold weather. Yes, we have “snow
birds” but I’m talking about REAL birds with
feathers.
One of my favorites is the Cedar Waxwing. They migrate in flocks of 30 to 100
although some flocks have been estimated
at 1,000 birds. The average distance they
travel is 1,200 miles.
Some describe them as elegant. Silky,
shiny feathers start out pale brown on its
head and chest and fade into gray on the
wings. The belly is pale yellow and the tail is
tipped in bright yellow. They have a narrow
black mask and a red wax-like spot on their
wings, hence its name. They have a small
crest which you may not even notice. These
birds are very social and you’re likely to
see them in large flocks feasting on berries. They are, in fact, one of the few North
American birds that can survive for several
months on fruit alone. They can even get
drunk! Cedar Waxwings can become intoxicated or even die when they eat overripe
berries that have started to ferment and
produce alcohol.
If you want to attract Waxwings, plant
native trees and shrubs that produce small
fruits. Since they get their name from their
love of cedar berries that’s an obvious
choice. Other shrubs to plant are holly, mulberry, privet, dogwood, junipers, hawthorns
and winterberry.
TWRC Wildlife Center is a non-profit
organization that provides care for injured
and orphaned wildlife. If you’d like more information or want to know how you can get
involved, go to www.twrcwildlifecenter.org
or call 713-468-TWRC. u
Taco
Pot Pie
Camellia, Ft.Bend County
Artist Rendering Credit: EHRA Engineering
This low impact residential community is
currently under construction, and the end result
will be that the majority of homes will have a frontdoor view of beautiful greenspace.
The development is built in such a way that
runoff from lots will drain toward central landscaped areas that face the homes, similar to a
greatly-beautified median.
Other interesting LID options include cisterns, green roofs and underground detention. For
even more information on LID, visit wwwepa.gov
and enter “LID” in the search box.
The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation
District was created by the 77th Legislature in 2001
to protect and manage the groundwater resources
of Montgomery County. Lone Star works to maintain a balance between protecting the rights of private landowners and the responsibility to conserve
groundwater. For additional information, please visit the District’s website: www.LoneStarGCD.org. u
No-Bake Blueberry
Cheesecake
1 graham cracker crust
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1/4 C. sugar
1/2 C. heavy whipped cream
4 C. blueberries
Beat cream cheese, lemon juice and sugar in
a large bowl. Fold the cream cheese in the
whipped cream. Place 1 C. blueberries on
crust. Pour cream cheese mixture. Top cream
cheese with blueberries. Chill in fridge for at
least 3 hours before serving.
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion - chopped (1/2 C.)
1 jar taco sauce - (16 oz.)
1 C. shredded cheddar cheese - (4 oz.)
1 C. Original Bisquick
1/2 C. milk
1 egg
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cook beef and onion
in 10-inch skillet, until beef is brown; drain.
Stir in taco sauce. Sprinkle with cheese transfer
to baking dish. Stir remaining ingredients until
blended. Pour over beef mixture. Bake about
30 minutes or until golden brown. You can add
sour cream, chopped lettuce and tomatoes for
toppings. u
Send Us
Your Recipes!
E-mail to:
[email protected]
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015 19
Cy-Fair Express Network Luncheon
At the Feb 26 Cy-Fair Express Network luncheon attendees will learn the
steps necessary to access capital for your
business from guest speaker Richard Gianni, Regional Vice President, East Texas
Region of Accion Texas, Inc.
20 Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
Richard Gianni comes to Accion
Texas, Inc. with almost four decades
of retail banking experience from
community and regional banks in and
around the Houston area. Throughout
the course of his career, Gianni has
held 10 management roles including
his most recent prior to Accion Texas
as Regional Banking Area President,
Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo
Bank, where his experience in directing the efforts of 575 team members
is one that will clearly help Accion
Texas as it celebrates its 20th anniversary, and beyond.
Experienced in counseling entrepreneurs, Gianni continues his cultural investment and leadership by
joining the Accion Houston team that
services under-developed communities in helping small business owners reach their financial goals. When
he accepted the role of Regional
Vice President, East Texas Region,
Luncheon Details
Thursday, February 26
Networking 11a.m.;
Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m.
Sterling Country Club
16500 Houston National Blvd.,
Cypress, TX 77433
Costs $25 with advanced
reservations; $30 at the door
Gianni inherited a role that develops and
implements programs to enhance Accion’s
presence in the greater Houston area and
broader East Texas Region. u
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition January 2015
21
Annual Winter Trout
Stocking Underway
By: Alice Best
Throw your rod and reel in the car and
take the short drive to your local fishing hole,
because it’s time once again for the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department’s annual winter rainbow trout stocking.
TPWD’s popular rainbow trout stocking
program kicked off Tuesday, Nov. 25, and
continues through March with the first deliveries of fish to lakes in the department’s Neighborhood Fishin’ program.
Since the ‘70s, the department has been
stocking rainbow trout each winter in small urban lakes, state park lakes and popular river
tailraces, providing Texans a simple and economical opportunity to go fishing.
During the next few months TPWD will
be stocking upwards of 286,000, 9 to 12inch hatchery-reared rainbow trout in 142
neighborhood and state park locations
across Texas. Locations such as
Brackenridge Park in San
Antonio, Bullfrog Pond
in Austin, Bob Sandlin State Park in
Mt. Pleasant and
Arena Park
Pond in Marshall are some of
the locations used by the program in years
past. This year, the program is adding Grover22 Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
Nelson Pond in Abilene as a new Neighborhood Fishin’ lake.
Anglers who frequent the popular
Guadalupe River trout fishery near
New Braunfels are reminded of
new regulations this year in
the special trout zone 800 yards downstream
from the Canyon Dam release to the east
bridge on Hwy 306. For rainbow and brown
trout, the length limit in this zone is a 12-18
inch slot. Trout 12 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained. The
daily bag remains five trout and only one trout
18 inches or longer may be retained. From the
easternmost bridge on FM 306 downstream
to the second bridge crossing on River Road,
there is an 18-inch minimum size limit, and a
one trout daily bag. Harvest of trout in these
special zones is by artificial lures only.
“Rainbow trout are great fish to catch
for the fishing experience, and they can be
caught on many types of gear,” said Carl Kittel, A.E. Wood Fish Hatchery program director. “For those that like to eat fish, the rainbow
trout is also an excellent fish to eat.”
Catching these hungry fish can be easy,
making the experience ideal for both novice
anglers and kids. The fish will bite almost immediately after stocking and typically will take
a variety of baits, from whole kernel canned
corn or commercial soft bait to artificial flies
and even small spinnerbaits.
Fishing gear can be as basic as an inexpensive spincast rod and reel combo, a small
plastic bobber, a fishing weight and a hook.
It’s also a good idea to carry along a pair of
needle-nosed pliers to help remove hooks,
and a five gallon bucket, small ice chest or
a fish stringer to keep your catch. Be sure to
keep fresh trout cold on ice or refrigerated.
All anglers 17 years of age and older
must have a valid freshwater fishing license
as well as a freshwater stamp.
For more information about the winter
trout fishing program, including tips and the
2014-2015 trout stocking schedule listed by
city or county, visit: http://www.tpwd.texas.
gov/troutstocking. u
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015 23
24
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015 25
Annual Spring Home & Garden Show
Celebrates 13 Years in The Woodlands
Beautiful Waterway Marriott hosts show on March 7 and 8
Ring in spring by immersing yourself in all
the trappings of an elegant home and garden at
the one-stop show, where homeowners will meet
contractors and specialists who can deliver, install
and transform virtually every aspect of residential
living. Homeowners planning renovations to their
homes, whether inside or out, need to make this
show one of the first steps in the process. The 13th
Annual Spring Home & Garden Show The Woodlands will be held at The Woodlands Waterway
Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake
Robbins Drive, on Saturday and Sunday, March 7
and 8, 2015.
New to the show in 2015 is the Ferguson
Kitchen & Bath Lighting Gallery Thermador
Cooking Stage featuring Chef Robbie, the preeminent expert on Thermador appliances, who will
Chef Robbie Rensel will provide cooking
demonstrations from the Ferguson Bath, Kitchen &
Lighting Gallery Thermador Cooking Stage.
provide four cooking demonstrations each day.
Chef Robbie’s “Sizzle’in Seafood in the Thermador Convection Steam Oven” demo will produce
a delicious lemon thyme marinated shrimp with
creamy Parmean grits, crispy mushrooms, bacon
lardons, tomato jam and garlic-infused butter
along with perfect citrus dill salmon with spicy
chili broccoli and roasted potatoes with onions
and garlic. In his “Thermador’s Quick Weeknight
Dinner from Start to Finish,” demonstration, the
chef will begin with a succulent herb-marinated
chicken breast with white balsamic spiced sweet
potatoes, and asparagus with lemon and prosciutto, and end with rich chocolate cake with bourbon-braised butter peaches and caramel.
26 Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
Home chefs with a desire to update their
kitchens can see what’s new in surfaces at the Wilsonart Quartz Feature area, where the company
will introduce its new quartz countertops and display its popular HD Laminate product line. In addition, Molly Fowler The Dining Diva and Hubbell
& Hudson Executive Chef Austin Simmons will
share recipes and tips from the always-popular
Cunningham Gas Outdoor Cooking Stage. And
on Sunday, March 8, attendees can shop for fresh
local produce, artisan cheeses, olive oil, eggs, organic meats, prepared foods, natural soaps and
much more at the Grogan’s Mill Farmers Market.
Experts in residential living will be on hand
to offer live seminars and
question-and-answer sessions addressing specific
situations and concerns.
Among the experts scheduled to appear are: Randy
Lemmon, host of Newsradio 740 KTRH’s GardenLine; custom kitchen designer John Johnston,
president of Designer Kitchens; and Michael Garfield the High-Tech Texan.
Using a home’s natural environment to create unique and functional outdoor living spaces
is a specialty of returning exhibitor Stewart Land
Designs, and on Saturday, gardeners will not want
to miss organic specialist Nature’s Way Resources’
In-Show Garden Center with wonderful selection
of plants to buy and take home straight from the
show.
To add to the show fun attendees can sample
Wine and Craft Beer at the tasting area.
A bonus this year is the apprearance of the
Kohler Flush Bus. A tricked out motor coach with
an inside look at the testing that makes Kohler Toilets a Flush above the rest!
“The 2015 Spring Home & Garden Show
is the 25th event we’ve held in The Woodlands,
marking 13 years of inspiring the area’s residents,”
said Tony Wood, president of Texwood Shows Inc.,
producer of the annual spring and fall home and
garden shows in The Woodlands. “Many residents
of the community anticipate our annual shows as
a way to learn what’s new and what’s changed, and
have come to depend on our expert exhibitors and
vendors to give them a jump start on the seasons’
trends. We see this happening year after year as
attendance at our shows in The Woodlands continues to grow. In many cases homeowners can
compare products, get bids and get projects started
while they are at the show,” said Wood. “It’s a great
way to see a wide range of possibilities – including
some they never knew existed.”
“We always strive to give back to our host
communities,” Wood said, “I am pleased to announce that The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival has been selected as the charity partner of the
13th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show The
Woodlands.”
Tickets for the Spring Home and Garden
Show are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 12 years and younger can attend for free.
Free covered parking is available in the parking
garage behind the convention center next to the
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at Six Pines and
Lake Robbins. After parking take the pedestrian
skywalk connected to the 4th floor of the garage
that will lead you to the hotel/convention center.
Follow the show signs that will direct you to take
the escalator down to the lobby and the show entrance. There is valet parking available at the hotel
entrance.
For more information about the show, call
832-274-3944 or visit WoodlandsShows.com,
where a downloadable discount coupon for $1 off
admission is available. u
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015 27
Photos By D&K Photography
28 Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015
Dock Line Magazine - Tomball Edition February 2015 29