If you didn't know Maree Calcote, you missed out on a special lady. The late wife of the Rev. Dean Calcote was a fabulous cook, gracious hostess, gifted educator and tireless supporter of Beaumont. One of the ways she improved the city she loved was through Beautify Beaumont. She organized BB - the city's first green organization - in 1987. Her campaign against littering earned her the nickname "The Garbage Lady." It wasn't an insult but a honor.
Tomorrow morning (Tuesday, Nov. 10), Beautify Beaumont will honor Maree at 10:45 with the dedication of the Maree Calcote Greenway, two 100-foot rose gardens that grace the median at the intersection of Phelan Boulevard and Kennedy Drive. Guest speakers include former Mayor Evelyn Lord, Mayor Becky Ames and Rev. Calcote.
As a Master Gardener intern, I'm proud to say Texas Agri-Life and Jefferson County Master Gardeners donated 40 EarthKind roses for the project.
Please consider taking time out from your day to honor a woman who gave so much of her time to make Southeast Texas a better place.
Monday, November 9, 2009
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What a lovely tribute to Mrs. Calcote. Having taught at All Saints for five years, I was always aware of her legacy and her desire for her world to be a better place. It's wonderful to see her memory being honored this way.
ReplyDeletei spotted the sign honoring Mrs. Calcote...there just yesterday..and now it all makes sense. watching the activity take place in the past weeks, i was wondering what exactly was shaping up.
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