e-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Nov. 1, 2007 Voice of Community-Minded People Vol. 32, No. 40 Arts, crafts at Cokesbury Santa’s Cupboard Arts and Crafts Show will be at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, City, county election Tuesday, Nov. 6 10030 Scarsdale, Friday, Nov 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 By James Bolen loans; Proposition 4, which would authorize $1 ed on the Internet; Proposition 12, which would which would authorize $3 billion in bonds for a p.m. Tea room hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Sixteen proposed amendments to the state billion in additional state bonds for prisons, the authorize $5 billion in additional state bonds for new program to fund cancer research. day. Baked goods and cookbooks will be constitution will be offered for approval on the Department of Public Safety, mental health highways; Proposition 13, which would allow For a full listing of the proposed amend- offered by Methodist Women. For more infor- Nov. 6 election ballot. Among these are facilities and other state projects; Proposition 11, judges to deny bail to defendants in family vio- ments, visit www.tlc.state.tx.us. mation, call 281-484-9243. Proposition 2, which would authorize $500 mil- which would require each legislator’s final vote lence cases who violate certain conditions of On the county referendum is a series of bonds lion in additional state bonds for college student on most legislative bills to be recorded and post- their initial release on bail; and Proposition 15, totalling $880 million. Turkey dinners for sale The funds would go toward improving coun- Genoa United Methodist Church, 12501 ty transportation, parks, infrastructure and Port Palmsprings, will sell turkey dinners on Friday Location of proposed apartments of Houston facilities and would not require a tax and Saturday, Nov. 2 and 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 Where to vote? increase. p.m. Dinners are $7 for adults and $5 for chil- General election polling locations Residents within the city limits will have a dren (price includes dessert). Call the church Pct. # Location chance to vote for mayor, city controller, city at 713-946-2312 ahead of time to have take- 76 Beverly Hills Intermediate School councilmember District E and all at-large coun- out orders delivered to businesses on Friday. 11111 Beamer Road cilmember positions. 289 Garfield Elementary School Candidates for mayor include incumbent Bill Cheer clinic at Dobie 10301 Hartsook St. White, Amanda C. Ulman and Outlaw Josey The Dobie Cheer Clinic, Come Cheer with 417 Stuchbery Elementary School Wales IV. the Champs!, will be held Friday, Nov. 2, from 11210 Hughes Road The sole candidate for city controller is 6 to 9 p.m. at Dobie High School. The cheer 418 Beverly Hills Community Center Annise D. Parker. clinic is open to grades kindergarten through 10201 Kingspoint Road Vying for the District E Council seat are eighth. Participants in third- through eighth- 475 Scarsdale Civic Association Building Mike Sullivan, Annette Dwyer, William R. grades are invited to cheer at the Dobie varsity 12127 Teaneck Drive Williams and Manisha Mehta. Addie Wiseman, football game on Nov. 3 at Newcomb Field. 476 Frazier Elementary School who currently serves District E, is unable to run The clinic is $30 per person, which includes 10503 Hughes Road again due to term limits. the clinic, a T-shirt and pizza. For more infor- 536 Laura Welch Bush Elementary School Peter Brown is the lone candidate for the At mation, call Silvia Torres at 281-464-8240. 9100 Blackhawk Blvd. Large Position 1 seat. 537 BellaVita Clubhouse Candidates for the At Large Position 2 seat Library events scheduled 1548-B N. Riviera Circle include Michael “Griff” Griffin and Sue Lovell. The following events are scheduled for the 545 Parker Williams Library At Large Position 3 candidates include Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale: 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard Suite 510 Melissa Noriega and Roy Morales. Movie Madness is Thursday, Nov. 1 and 8, 654 Freeway Baptist Church The two candidates running for the At Large at 4 p.m. Call 281-484-2036 for feature title. 8702 Kingspoint Road Position 4 seat are Lawrence Allen and Ronald Explore ancestries and family histories dur- 715 Aviation Department - Ellington Field Green. The most hotly contested seat belongs to ing the genealogy discussion group meeting Highway 3 Building 510 the At-large Position 5, with eight people com- 755 Genoa Staff Development Center peting. scheduled for Monday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. Pictured above is the site where the future low-income Regency Park Apartments will be On Wednesday, Nov. 14, the Non-Toxic 12900 Almeda Genoa Road These include Jack Chris-tie, Joe Trevino, located on the eastbound side of Beltway 8 near Conklin. State law requires that the devel- 774 Freeway Baptist Church John Curtis Gibbs, Jolanda Jones, Marlon Band will help celebrate Children’s Book oper post a sign on the property to notify citizens of the project and of public hearings that Week at 4 p.m. Joe Romano and Susan Elliott 8702 Kingspoint Road Barabin, Ray Ramirez, Tom Nixon and Zaf would be held regarding it. Local civic groups were not notified of the development, and the 842 Burnett Elementary School Tahir. Polls will be open on election day from 7 will entertain all ages with their lively music. sign is difficult to read while driving on the beltway. Photo by David Flickinger There will be no computer classes in 11825 Teaneck Drive a.m. to 7 p.m. November. Storytime for preschoolers is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Toddler time is Thursday at 10 and 11:15 a.m. City, developer give concessions on proposed apartments Dobie band parents meet City to change policy; developer willing to set up tutoring for resident students, join area chamber The Dobie Band Parent Organization will By James Bolen meet Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:15 p.m. in the band members, the presiding county judge or com- South Shaver, is remotely near the planned from the developer concerning the proposed hall. All band parents are urged to attend. While Houston City Council approved the missioner, the local school district superinten- apartments to be located at Beltway 8 and construction and were told that an announce- construction of the low-income Regency Park dent, the presiding officer of the school district’s Southdown Trace Trail by Conklin. ment regarding a public hearing would be made Dobie Project Grad meets Apartments on Wednesday, Oct. 31, its members board of trustees and neighborhood organiza- The West Branch Community Association is at a later date. However, neither of the officials agreed to address issues brought up by commu- tions on record with the city, county and state located near Clay Road and Beltway 8, the ever heard back from the developer about a pub- Dobie Project Graduation meets Monday, nity leaders for similar developments in the whose boundaries include the proposed develop- Minnetex Civic Club is located near E. Orem lic meeting. Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. For infor- future. ment site no later than 21 days prior to the date Drive and Highway 288, and the Braeburn “We received notice of the request of the mation, call Tonya Hebert at 281-935-1083. Although the fight to block the project was the application is submitted. Valley Home Owner’s Association is located Regency Park Apartments for the low-income BHI hosts math night unsuccessful, considerable concessions from the While all of the elected officials and the near South Gessner and South Braeswood. tax credits and that the complex was proposed city and the developer were obtained. Among Pasadena Independent School District were noti- The City of Houston’s Web site lists the civic for our area on June 14, 2007. Beverly Hills Intermediate will hold Math these will be a complete overhaul of the way the fied, not all of the neighborhood organizations groups of Beverly Hills, Gulf Palms (in Genoa That letter indicated there would be a public Family Fun Night Thursday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. city handles the notification process (with input were. where the children would attend the elementary hearing ‘to be announced at a later date.’ There will be games, door prizes and more. from the South Belt area). The developer will According to Toni Jackson, a representative school), Kirkwood, Sagemont and Scarsdale. However, I can find no evidence that we were soon be meeting with school district and South for the developer of the proposed project, the None of these neighborhood organizations were ever notified of the required public hearing,” Fall festival at Shadycrest Belt community officials. community civic groups that were notified notified, however, even though all of them are Lewis said, adding, “It appears that neither the Shadycrest Baptist Church will hold its A primary concern was whether the develop- include the Arlington Heights Civic Club, the located far closer to the proposed construction. school district nor the affected campuses and annual Fall Festival and Christian Antique Car er followed protocol when applying for state tax West Branch Community Association, the Another concern is whether the developer surrounding neighborhoods were given notice of Show Saturday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. The incentives. Minnetex Club and Braeburn Valley Homeown- provided the appropriate notification of a public a public hearing.” public is invited for food and games. A blood State law requires that any low-income hous- ers Association. hearing, which is also required by state law. State law also necessitates that a sign be post- mobile and flu shots will be available. For ing developer contact local state representatives Of these four groups, only the Arlington Both PISD Superintendent Kirk Lewis and ed on the property to notify community mem- information, call 281-485-1481. and senators, the mayor’s office and city council Heights Civic Club, located near Edgebrook and Rep. Robert Talton said they received letters Continued on Page 6A Vendors needed for craft fair Moore Elementary will hold its fall carnival State returns funds for community college healthcare Saturday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, only those community college employees actual- transition to the agreed definition of proportion- this purpose will be restored through a supple- There will be games, rides and crafts. Vendors Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Speaker Tom ly paid with state funds. ality for health insurance benefits will also be mental appropriation when the Legislature are needed for the craft fair. Call 713-740-0656. Craddick announced a plan to reinstate $154 “This is a good first step,” said Dr. Bill made. The funds will be allocated through a reconvenes in January 2009. These funds are READ at Thompson million in healthcare funds to all 50 Texas com- Lindemann, chancellor of San Jacinto College. combination of budget execution or other exist- critical in allowing the state’s community col- munity colleges, including San Jacinto College. “I appreciate the leadership coming together in a ing transfer authority by Sept. 1, 2008. Any leges to remain affordable and accessible. Thompson Intermediate will host a School This, after the funds were originally vetoed in cooperative way to find a solution. San Jacinto funds removed from another appropriation for Continued on Page 2A Community READ with author Doug Wilhelm June. sincerely appreciates the strong, unanimous sup- Thursday, Nov. 8, and asks community mem- In unveiling the plan, state leaders announced port from its state representatives and senators.” bers and parents to join students, teachers and the creation of a task force to study higher edu- Texas community colleges will receive $99 SJC tax rates 14.5365 for 3 years staff in the school/community READ. cation incentive funding. Additionally, leader- million to pay the state’s share of health benefits The school selected Doug Wilhelm’s book, At its regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 8, tax rate Ð the proposed rate of 14.5365 cents is ship offices reached an agreement on the appro- for eligible community college employees. An the San Jacinto College District Board of the same tax rate that was in effect for 2006 and The Revealers, because of its relevance to so- priate definition of proportionality to include additional one-time payment of $55 million to cial issues facing today’s youth and because it Trustees voted unanimously to maintain the cur- 2005. is a great book to read and discuss with others. rent adopted tax rate for the 2007 tax year. Property owners may see a tax increase or Wilhelm will conduct a writing workshop The district is required by state law to publish decrease based on the change in the taxable with seventh-grade students and a 6:30 p.m. Ellington Field book published truth-in-taxation notices that analyze increases value of their property. in revenue whether the increases stem from in- Of the total rate, 11.5927 cents is allocated for forum with parents and community members. By James Bolen base. “I think it’s wonderful,” she said. Books are available upon request at no charge. creases in property tax rates or appraised values. the purpose of maintaining and operating the Local author and historian Kathryn Morrow Also a professional researcher, Morrow has a (See Page 2A.) college, while the remaining 2.9438 cents is pay- To reserve a copy of The Revealers and a place recently published a book titled “Defenders of keen interest in genealogy and often aids others at the forum, contact peer facilitator Cory For 2007, the district is anticipating increases ing interest and principal on the college’s out- America’s Gulf Coast: A History of Ellington trace their family lineage. In particular, she is in revenue from higher appraised values and new standing general obligation bonds. Brunson at 713-740-0510 or cbrunson Field, Texas 1917-2007.” interested in researching African-American @pasadenaisd.org. property that has been added to the rolls during The board of trustees will make its final vote The release of the book coincides with the ancestry. “I like to help people who are stuck, the past year. at the regular meeting of the board Monday, 90th anniversary of the base, which is to be cel- and African-Americans are stuck behind a wall The district is not proposing an increase in the Nov. 5, at the district office. T.A.F.E. hosts walk-a-thon ebrated on Saturday, Nov. 3. of slavery,” she said. Texas Association of Future Educators and The youngest child of an Air Force officer Drawing from this research, Morrow pub- Dobie High students and faculty will host a who served at Ellington Field, Morrow has lished the books “Guide to the Texas Slave Trade walk-a-thon Saturday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to always had an interest in the base and aviation. Series: 1818-1886” and “Southeast Texas Wiseman at The Gardens 7:30 p.m. at the Dobie track. All money earned In fact, while studying for her master’s degree Colored Voter Registration and Index.” will go to the Leukemia Research Society. at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the Additionally, the author penned a series of Sponsors will be asked to donate a set author chose Ellington’s history as her thesis research papers titled “Restoring Identities, amount for each lap completed within the two- topic. Upon researching the project, Morrow dis- Finding Families,” which is aimed at document- hour time frame. covered the base had a rich social history. ing the names of slaves who were in Texas The walk is in honor of Vanessa Buentello’s While the thesis dealt primarily with academ- before the Civil War. sister, Celena Buentello, who died Oct. 10, 2007. ic analysis, the book format allows Morrow to Combining her interest in Ellington Field’s To sign up, e-mail Allison Binnicker at abin share more of the base’s social significance. history and her affinity for African-American [email protected], Elizabeth Binnicker For instance, the author points out Ellington history, Morrow also wrote the book “79th at [email protected], or Elizabeth Field’s occupancy parallels that of the boom and Aviation Squadron: Black Soldiers at Ellington Hulsbrink at [email protected]. bust cycle of Houston’s economy. Field, Texas in WWII.” Like many in the area, Morrow is vehemently Upcoming projects for the historian include a Math night at Frazier opposed to the removal of the 147th Fighter biography about the grandson of Apache Chief Frazier Elementary’s Family Math Fun Wing’s fleet of F-16s from the military base. Peaches, who would later work as a scout for the Night will be held at the school on Tuesday, “It’s a tragic mistake to take [the aircraft] away,” U.S. Army and a biography of South Belt resi- Nov. 6. Kindergarten through second grade she said, adding, “This area is extremely vulner- dent Capt. A. J. High, who served in the then- will be from 6 to 6:45 p.m., and third and able.” U.S. Army Air Corps before piloting for Trans- fourth grade will be from 7 to 7:45 p.m., in In 2005, Morrow traveled to San Antonio to Texas Airways, which would later evolve into grade-level classrooms. Each 45-minute seg- attend the Base Realignment and Closure hear- Continental Airlines. ment will consist of two 20-minute sessions of ings in hopes of persuading Department of Morrow and her husband Michael live in math games and activities, each held in grade- Defense officials to keep the fleet of planes at Clear Lake and have four children and nine Houston City Councilmember Addie Wiseman (center) hosted a meet and greet at The level classrooms. All families who attend will Ellington Field. grandchildren. Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 18. Wiseman is term limited and is in her last year as a coun- have their names placed in a drawing for a cilmember. Pictured with Wiseman are, left to right, Martha Wilson, president of the Genoa Morrow, however, is a strong supporter of the To order one of the author’s books, visit Civic Club, Flo Parker, LaRue Welch and Cecil Strange. Photo by Marie Flickinger family math gift basket. joint military reserve being constructed at the www.kathrynmorrowresearch.com. Page 2, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 1, 2007 Readers’ Opinions this bus stop. of lifesaving drugs, and discoveries relat- million for Research and Development tute, but by proactively working to ate people. But our compassion cannot Dolphins thank area I’m certain that there are other areas ed to genetics and molecular biology. and $700 million for clinical trials. And it encourage passage of the ACCESS Act be measured by government debt and in our neighborhood with similar con- Despite these advances and those of takes an average of eight years for a in Congress. new tax burdens, it must be examined in for injury concern cerns so, I’d like to ask you for assis- the federal government’s National Can- drug to gain approval through the FDA’s This Act (Senate Bill 1956 and House the light of impact. Sadly, Proposition On behalf of the Southbelt Dolphins tance. Can you please provide the name cer Institute, it’s not enough. About one- Phases 1, 2, and 3 of clinical trials. Were Resolution 6303) would permit earlier 15’s most notable impact will be the Youth Football League I would like to of person(s)/agency responsible for pro- third of the 95,000 Texans who will be the full $3 billion given tomorrow to access to promising investigational expenditure of $4.6 billion that could thank everyone that checked on Jacoby viding adequate street lighting for this diagnosed with cancer this year will not Proposition 15’s newly proposed Cancer drugs that the FDA has found both safe have been used more effectively and effi- Lewis Saturday after his injury during the particular area? Just for the record, survive. One in two men and one in three Prevention and Research Institute, the and effective enough to continue testing ciently in private hands. game. Our prayers were answered. Harris County seems to think that it’s the women in Texas will develop cancer dur- bond issue could fund only two drugs on patients. The decision to use these Ronald L. Trowbridge, Ph. D. Jacoby ended up having an injury to his City of Houston’s responsibility and vice ing their lifetime. No dollar value can be that would take nearly a decade for mar- drugs would remain between the oncolo- Ronald Trowbridge, Ph.D., is a fellow wrist. Thank You again for everyone versa. Perhaps it’s the responsibility of placed on the lives lost and the families ket approval. And they’d better both gist and patient informed about possible at Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and showing support and for your prayers. P.I.S.D.? Greatly appreciate your assis- disrupted by cancer. New research could work, without a flaw or hitch. risks. In an age of Vioxx fear and Empower Texans. In his distinguished Jeremy Ward tance. Linda Sigue provide new discoveries that lead to Meanwhile, pharmaceutical compa- demand for drug safety, the FDA would career, Dr. Trowbridge was chief-of-staff Dolphins Athletic Director thousands of lives saved from the rav- nies are spending multiple billions of dol- still retain significant control and record- to U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Publisher’s note: Lewis was injured and Clanton supports ages of cancer. A vote for Prop 15 could lars each year on researching, testing, keeping under this Act. Warren Burger and the Commission on for a while, unable to move his legs. do more for the battle against cancer and providing cancer drugs. Texans are a generous, compassion- the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Proposition 15 than any vote ever cast in Texas. Two. Just what would the Cancer Troubled over lack The American Cancer Society sup- Mark Clanton, MD, MPH Prevention and Research Institute spend ports the cancer research proposal on Chief Staff Medical Officer money on? What types of cancer, what College of street lighting the ballot now in Texas, Proposition 15. American Cancer Society types of treatment? What types of I appreciate the fact that the school We encourage voters to vote for Prop 15. researchers? Are taxpayers expected to hours have changed for our local high As the foremost private not-for-profit provide an irrevocable, blank check for gets back Don’t believe hype $3 billion in good faith only? school students as it makes traffic flow a funder of cancer research, we know the • CREREMATOMATORY Three. As Richard Epstein, Professor bit smoother for some areas. However, importance of an additional $300 million for Proposition 15 funding 1310 N. Main • Pearland did anyone give any thought to the stu- a year dedicated to cancer prevention of Law at the University of Chicago and With the hype surrounding Proposi- author of the recent book Overdose: How dent’s safety while waiting for a school and research in Texas. Nobel Prizes Continued from Page 1A Carrie Knutson bus at 6:30 a.m.? were awarded this month and American tion 15 (the issuance of cancer bonds by Excessive Government Regulation Sti- Perry, in consultation 832-640-7303 • 281-412-8415 Today, a student was almost hit by a Cancer Society researchers won two for the state) at a fevered pitched, I thought fles Pharmaceutical Innovation, urges, the with the lieutenant gover- FDA needs “to relax the rules on [drug] [email protected] car at the corner of Sageglen and Olive- scientific breakthroughs, which brings to your readers might find of interest a nor and speaker, will also commentary written by someone who entry, not subsidize research, under the wood due to lack of street lighting. It’s 42 the number of Nobel Prize winning appoint a task force to make almost impossible to see the stop signs scientists that have been funded by the recently lost his wife to cancer Ð but is current system.” There are many inves- Caring for People, Making a Difference strongly opposed to this expenditure of tigational drugs in clinical trials that the recommendations, to be much less someone crossing the street. Society. We’ve funded research leading considered by the 2009 In addition, the Texas Department of to the first chemotherapy, mammography taxpayer dollars. Ron Trowbridge, Ph.D., FDA has found both safe and effective has been published widely on the prob- enough to continue testing on human Legislature, on how future Public Safety has a sexual offender’s technology, bone marrow transplanta- incentive funds should be home address listed as one very near tion, the PSA prostate cancer test, a host lems with the current drug approval beings. Earlier access to these drugs process, including a piece in the Wall would extend the lives of tens of thou- allocated. Street Journal. I hope your readers find sands of terminal cancer victims yearly. The state’s leaders also you can use this piece, in which Dr. My own wife received such an investi- committed to exploring Congressman works Trowbridge offers a different perspective gational drug, which extended her life by future incentive funding on an emotional issue. Respectfully, seven months and, more important, rid- increases for higher educa- Michael Quinn Sullivan ded her entirely of torturous, morphine- tion. President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility treated pain. Then, rather than relax the “I am pleased a consen- to secure NASA funds rules for such a safe and effective drug sus was reached on appro- As one whose wife died of cancer, I might for many, the FDA took the drug off the priate health benefit fund- U.S. Rep. Nick Lampson, grams at stake, we simply covers many priorities includ- at first blush appear surprisingly to be the market. ing. And I am encouraged applauded the planned in- cannot afford to leave ing space travel, hurricane grinch who stole Christmas. But it would Four. Since Texas’s Cancer Prevention that we not only clarified creased funding for NASA NASA’s budget high and dry satellites, environmental re- be intellectually remiss not to reveal the and Research Institute would share its the truth-in-budgeting stan- for 2008. He encourages his during this critical time.” search and other scientific shortcomings and alternatives to Prop- research advances ubiquitously with the dard for community col- colleagues to support passage NASA is funded in the matters and projects. osition 15, on the ballot November 6. other 49 states, the local Texas subsi- leges, but we were also able of the funding into law. Commerce-Justice-Science Lampson also added that Texans will be asked to authorize the dies, notes Epstein, “would provide the to place a greater emphasis Lampson was recognized appropriations bill, and the “the Johnson Space Center in state (that is, taxpayers) to issue $300 greatest net benefit to cancer patients on achievement through by House leadership and the House Appropriations pro- the 22nd Congressional Dis- million a year for 10 years ($3 billion) for outside Texas, not those within it.” It incentive funding,” said Appropriations Subcommit- posed funding NASA at trict of Texas serves as a key research on the causes and cures for would therefore make greater sense to tee chairman for his efforts. $17,622,500,000, a $313,100,000 component of the southeast cancer. Actually, the cost would be $4.6 establish a national movement at the Perry. “Community col- “For too many years, increase over the administra- Texas economy, employing billion, with $1.6 billion added for interest National Institutes of Health. All states leges are an integral part of NASA has been woefully tion’s request. the best and brightest minds on the bonds. share in the benefits, so let all states in our higher education sys- underfunded, and as a result Lampson arranged for sev- who work hard and serve as It is a humane cause, but voters need some way help pay for them. “The liber- tem in Texas and, through we run the risk of our nation’s eral meetings between NASA leaders in the sciences, edu- more information. Here are five points alization of (FDA) approval rules,” notes incentive funding, we can space program losing its Administrator Michael Griffin cation, business and human you probably won’t hear from Proposition Epstein, “has the real advantage of stim- begin to hold all our institu- ranking and reputation as the and congressional leaders space exploration, not to 15’s well-intentioned supporters. ulating research everywhere.” tions of higher education global leader in scientific and key members. mention the important roles One. The average cost of getting a Five. Texans would gain more accountable for the students endeavors and exploration,” The meetings were suc- they and their families play in cancer drug through the FDA’s clearance research advantages and faster not by they produce rather than said Lampson. cessful in securing commit- our local communities. As process is now $1.4 billion, roughly $700 giving local subsidies to a cancer insti- just those they enroll.” “With the looming retire- ments to NASA’s future pri- long as I’m in Congress, I ment of the space shuttle, orities. NASA’s proposed will aggressively champion planned exploration of the budget includes funding for NASA’s cause and continue Support Leader moon, and the future of aeronautics, education, ex- to push for more funding for orbital and planetary pro- ploration and science, which future years.” advertisers Notice Deaths of Vote on Tax Rate pany, where he went from no longer physically able. Ky.; grandchildren: Courtney Celena being a shift worker to man- For the Red Cross, she Conerly, Michael Burden, Carlton Earl aging start-up operations. trained others in CPR, first David Burden, Andrew Buentello After retirement, he went aid, swimming and lifesav- Doster,, Rachel Burden and Mathews back to work as consultant ing. She was a certified water Caleb Conerly. for Rhone-Poulenc. safety instructor and taught Benner is also survived by Gerlach is survived by his and managed summer swim his brother and sister-in-law, wife, Beverly Gerlach; sister programs at Reveille, Glen- Gary and Ruby Benner, as The San Jacinto College District Barbara Saetteli in Germany; brook and Wilson public well as numerous aunts, his children: daughter Moni- swimming pools for many uncles, cousins, nieces and ca Cross and husband Alan, years. She assisted the Red nephews. granddaughter Stacey and Cross in disaster relief in the Benner was preceded in grandsons Jonathon and Houston area. death by his first wife, conducted public hearings on a proposal to Zachary; daughter Alexandra Gerlach volunteered for Virginia Benner, infant “Zanna” Taylor and grand- multiple PTAs, Girl Scouts, daughter Deborah Benner, daughters Leslie, Susan and Boy Scouts and anything else stepson Danny Johnson, par- Amanda; son Roderic “Rod” her children or their schools ents Lester and Willie Benner increase the total tax revenues of the Gerlach and granddaughter (A.B. Freeman, South Hous- and two brothers, Kenneth Cara; daughter Gloria Cybul- ton Intermediate and South Hood and Robert Benner. ski and husband Don with Houston High School) needed. Benner was born Aug. 5, granddaughter Victoria; daugh- Throughout her life, Ger- 1937, in Pearl, Texas, and San Jacinto College District ter Patricia “Patsy” Sewell lach gave more than 10 gal- grew up in Temple, Texas. In Carlton Earl Mathews, and husband Lee; son Chris- lons of blood to various blood Celena Marie Buentello, died Oct. 24, 2007. topher “Chris” Gerlach, grand- banks. She was an original 13, died Oct. 10, 2007. Mathews was a 1978 J. daughters Jessica and Jade member of Unity Church of She is survived by her par- Frank Dobie High School and grandson Donovan Klaus Christianity in Houston and from properties on the tax roll in the preceding ents, Ramiro Buentello and graduate and a longtime Gerlach. volunteered at the church for Elsa Abrego Buentello, sister South Belt area resident. A memorial celebration of more than 50 years. Vane, grandmothers Martha Mathews is survived by life was held Saturday, Sept. Gerlach had a love of Abrego and Rebeca Buentello his wife, Janet A. Mathews; 8, 2007, at Forest Park Lawn- reading and books which she and many relatives and friends. siblings Cheryl Roberts, year by 6.07 percent dale. shared with her family and Buentello was in the Charles Mathews Jr., Denise Memorial donations may friends. She believed in nat- eighth grade at Beverly Hills Mathews and Grace McWood- be made to the charity of ural foods, home births and Intermediate and a member son (Curtis); mother-in-law choice in memory of Klaus healing, and practiced these of St. Luke’s Catholic Church. and father-in law, Louise Jef- Gerlach. beliefs throughout her life. on October 25, 2007, at 6:00 PM She also attended Moore Ele- ferson and Limas Jefferson; She sold vitamins and miner- mentary and Morris Fifth and a host of other relatives als for Nutralite (later Am- Grade Center. and friends. Joanne Edwina way) for many years because Funeral services were The funeral service was of her belief in the products. held Saturday, Oct. 13, at held Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, and November 1, 2007, Gerlach She was a member of Toastmas- Forest Park Lawndale. in the Rose Chapel of Mabrie Joanne Edwina Friedrichs ters and Silva Mind Control. 1960, he graduated from Memorial Mortuary. Klaus Gerlach Gerlach, 81, died Saturday, Gerlach is survived by her Lamar University with a Oct. 6, 2007, from complica- six children and twelve bachelor’s degree in educa- at 6:00 PM. Klaus Gerlach, 83, died tions of Alzheimer’s disease. grandchildren: daughter Mon- tion. His life’s vocation was Censi Koster Monday, Sept. 3, 2007. Gerlach, daughter of Lynne ica Cross and husband Alan, teaching, until his retirement Gerlach was born Sept. and John Edwin Friedrichs, grandchildren Stacey, Jona- in 2002 after 42 years of ser- Hausler 15, 1923, in Koenigsberg, was born Jan. 6, 1926, in St. thon and Zachary; daughter vice. He taught and coach-ed East Prussia, Germany. He Louis, Mo. She was the old- Alexandra “Zanna” Taylor, in the Pasadena Indepen-dent Censi Koster Hausler, 74, The San Jacinto College Board of Regents served as a flight instructor est child with three brothers, grandchildren Leslie, Susan School District for 37 years. died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007. and fighter pilot in the John, Richard and Phil, who and Amanda; son Roderic, He also worked at South Hausler was born Nov. 12, German Air Force (Luft- all predeceased her. grandchild Cara, and step- Houston High and Jackson 1932, in Bremen, Germany. waffe) from 1942 through the She grew up in the St. grandchild Serena; daughter Intermediate schools. Benner She moved to Houston in is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that end of WWII when he crash- Louis and Chicago areas and Gloria Cybulski and husband was a resident of the south- 1952, became a U.S. citizen landed an FW-190 at an air- attended high school in Don, grandchild Victoria; east Houston area for 42 in 1958, and resided in the field in southern Germany. Chicago during World War II. daughter Patsy Sewell and hus- years and of Sagemeadow for Sagemont area for the past 45 He awoke from his coma to She helped with the war band Lee; son Christopher the last 18 years. years. discover the military hospital effort by working nights at Gerlach, grandchildren Jessi- He attended Sagemont Hausler is survived by her will result in that tax increase at a public was under U.S. Occupation Douglas Aircraft while ca, Donovan Klaus and Jade. Church and was a former daughter and son-in-law, forces. The return to his attending school during the A celebration of life was member of both Easthaven Sherrie and Bobby Young homeland after the war was day. Later, she attended the held Saturday, Oct. 13, at Baptist and then First Baptist and children Logan, Laurren not possible due to the University of Illinois in Forest Park Lawndale. Pasadena churches. and Adam and wife Nikhi; meeting to be held Russian occupation. Chicago. In 1950, she left Memorial donations may Funeral services were son and daughter-in-law Eric Gerlach’s mother’s broth- college to rejoin her parents be made to the Red Cross or held Tuesday, Oct. 30, at and Lisa Hausler and chil- er, George Vondergoltz, made in Houston, where she met the charity of choice in the Niday Funeral Home. Burial dren Matthew, Nathan, Ehren it possible for him to immi- Klaus Gerlach over the name of Joanne Gerlach. followed at Grandview Mem- and Evan; son and daughter- grate to the United States in Christmas holidays. They To visit Joanne Gerlach’s orial Park Cemetery. The in-law Christopher and Cindi on November 5, 2007, at 7:00 PM 1950. married June 7, 1951, and memorial Web site, visit Rev. Rex Forsythe officiated Hausler and children Megan, Gerlach reported to the had six children. She was a www.mem.com. the service. Pallbearers were Jenna and Shanon; sister-in- draft board as required by stay-at-home mom until the Dan Doster, Joey Burden, law and husband Annemarie U.S. immigration laws, but early 1980s, when she re- Michael Burden, David Bur- and Bob Wheeler; dearest at Thomas S. Sewell District Administration could not pass his physical entered the workforce and Lee V. Benner den, Andrew Doster and friends Hannelore Cobb and which would have allowed was employed by Oshman’s Lee V. Benner, 70, died Joshua Wingate. Caleb Conerly Donna Mathews; and many him to join the Air National Sporting Goods until the age Thursday morning, Oct. 25, was an honorary pallbearer. fond neighbors and friends. Guard at Ellington to fly P- of 70. She lived in the 2007. He is survived by his Memorial donations can A celebration of Hausler’s Building, 4624 Fairmont Parkway, Suite 104, 51s in the Korean conflict. Freeway Manor subdivision wife of 21 years, Vivian; be made to the Lee Benner life will be held at 5:30 p.m. Gerlach met and married for more than 51 years. daughters and sons-in-law, Memorial Scholarship Fund Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Joanne Edwina Friedrichs in Gerlach’s passion was Becky Benner of Houston, at South Houston High chapel of Niday Funeral 1951 and had six children. helping others. She started her Beth and Dan Doster of School, 3820 S. Shaver, Home, 12440 Beamer Road, He was a longtime employee volunteer work at an early League City, Bonnie and South Houston, TX 77587. with the Rev. James Clark Pasadena, TX 77504 of Stauffer Chemical Com- age, and it lasted until she was Joey Burden of Livermore, officiating. Thursday, November 1, 2007, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Beverly Hills releases first nine- Zachary wins medal Economic Alliance holds annual membership banquet Nov. 13 weeks honor rolls for 2007-2008 Four years after officially office at 281-867-1112. The Economic Alliance Beverly Hills Intermediate Nicholas Rohan Ghansyam, rina Nichole Ramirez, Jordan Brittany Lee Montross, Brooke unveiling a new name, logo, The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region is also School recently released its Courtney Taylor Gonzales, Robert Razo, Anyssa Marie Ashley Montross, Blake Ed- and plans for economic de- Houston Port Region is a known for its quality of life honor rolls for the first nine- Olivia Irene Gonzales, Han- Rios, Jonathan Isaac Rivera, ward Montross and Cynthia velopment in southeast Har- nonprofit entity incorporated urban revitalization master plan, weeks grading period of nah Celeste Graham, Cristian Raza Mehdi Rizvi, Sabin Moreno. ris County, the Economic in 1985 which provides eco- named Project Stars, which has 2007-2008. Students receiv- Giovanni Guerrero, Mikaela Rese Rocha, Breanna Ashley Syeda Siddra Naqvi, Kort- Alliance Houston Port Re- nomic development services been championed by mayors ing recognition are as fol- Guevara and Brianna Guevara. Roddy and Raul Rodriguez. ney Marie Neely, Quynh gion continues to stimulate to its funding Texas commu- of the port region and Harris lows. Amy Denise Hallaron, Rodolfo Vicente Rodulfo, Anhminh Nguyen, Thao Tran economic development by nities of La Porte, Deer Park, County Precinct 2 Commis- Sixth grade Alondra Liset Harper, Aman- Yadira Ruiz, Ivana Salazar, Phuong Nguyen, Sally Nguy- capping off 2007 with its Baytown, Morgan’s Point, sioner Sylvia R. Garcia. Deanna Marie Alanis, da Nicole Head, Sara Nicole Steven Sanchez, Mauresha en, Alexa Dac Nguyen, Eliza- annual membership banquet Shoreacres, Pasadena, Pear- Miryam Alanis, Maria Isabel Hernandez, Leslie Marie Taneka Sharp, Christopher beth Renee Olmos, Ojodu- on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 land, Seabrook, South Hous- 33rd Annual Alarcon, Eliza Selena Alva- Hernandez, Audrey Alexandra Craton Shotwell, Cheyenne lume Annaqueen Onokwu, p.m. at the Hilton Americas. ton, South Belt-Ellington, BROOKS rado, Benjamin Dean Arnett, Hernandez, Alexis Nicholle Marie Simpson, Layton Robert Eric Wayne Patterson, Cassidy As a special treat, banquet Galena Park, Channelview, Stephanie Arroyo, Carolina Hicks, Kelsey Huerta, Diana Wayne Smith, Rosalva Eliz- Lily Peng, Victor Manuel attendees can sample coffee Jacinto City, North Shore and BAZAAR Sanmiguel Avila, Valerie Nelly Ibarra, Megan Jagdeo, abeth Solis, Bandur Tessa Perales and Brittany Renee from around the world. The Sheldon. Harris County and Alena Baez, Zechariah Isaac Autumn Renee Johnson, Somdah, Daniel Dat Trung Peralez. Economic Alliance, along the Port of Houston also fund Thur., Nov. 1, 4:30-8:30 with the Port of Houston the Economic Alliance, along Bailey, Destinye Ayesha Emmi Trang Kieu and Ta, Timothy Ray Tatum and Jennifer Vy Pham, Karen Fri., Nov. 2, 8:30-8:30 Barnes-Hall and Isaac Belle. Kassandra Lara. Ernest Martin Thumann. Pham, Tracie Phan, Kathy Authority and the Greater with 12 community cham- Haitem Benachour, Erin Gina Le, John An Le, Juan Levi Tolentino, Emily Tran Phan, James Ian Presas, Houston Coffee Association bers of commerce. Sat., Nov. 3, 8:30-4 Nicole Blackwell, Joseph Tiffany Kim Trang Le, Jacoby Phuong Tran, Diana Thuy Jose Luis Reyes, Manuel Al- host their third annual coffee Since early 2004, the Eco- Robert Boutwell, Ironesha Joseph Lewis, Lauren Alexis Duong Tran, Jennifer Gia exander Reyna, Tyler Renee symposium during the day on nomic Alliance has helped Celebration Hall (CLPC) Lynn Brewer, Zachary Thomas Lozano, Artezia Anntena Buu Trinh, Sabrina Paige Reyna, Carlos Lamont Rice, Nov. 13 and will feature bring approximately $100 1511 El Dorado Blvd. premier brewed selections million of capital investment Bright, Deja Nadia Brooks, Luna, Destiny Nicole Luna, Troxlar, Carlos Uriel Urrus- Edwardo Rios, Edward De- [email protected] Briana Yolanda Brown, Peter Jenny Ly, Ivan Macias, Jona- quieta, Cristian Vargas, Sa- marcus Roy, Kimberly Ruiz, during the social time at the to the area. Please no phone calls Dinh Bui, Duc Anh Bui, than Javier Martinez, Mar- manta Hisela Venegas, Kevin Benjamin Desi Salazar, banquet. Dustin Tyler Bulman, Caro- lene Martinez, Leomana Kili- Antonio Vigil, Miranda Alexis Andres Manuel Sanchez and National and international lina Bustos, Courtny Renee paki Martinez, Andrew Me- Villanueva, Nam Hoang Vu Brenda Samantha Tamez. leaders in the coffee industry Caldwell and Gerardo Al- drano, Christopher Melendez and Ytzel Yzaguirre. Thione Tam Nhi Tran, will attend the banquet which RE/MAX berto Campos. and Diana Laura Menchaca. Seventh grade Ngocque Thi Tran, Christina features the outstanding small Nancy Evila Carrillo, Jacob Mendoza, Riley Oluchi Chinonyerem Aar- Tuong-Nhi Tran, Oranna businesses from the 12 chambers Victor Manuel Castillo, Ann Miller, Mohamad Osama onchukwunyer, Ivette Alejan- Trockle, Robert Daniel Var- of commerce in the port region. Space Center Lizbeth Cavazos, Alexandra Mohamad,Yvonne Marie Mo- dra Alba, Analia Victoria gas, Davin Nicolas Velasquez, The banquet, which is open to the public, draws Guadalupe Cirlos, Eric Dan- lina, Elizabeth Ashley Mon- Alcoba, Hector Alonso, Chris- Gregorio Junior Villegas, Stuchbery student Zachary Couchman recently Direct 281-204-1012 iel Cortes, Giovanni Emman- temayor, Savannah Nicole topher Chukwunonso Anag- Denny Hoang Vu, Sarah Re- more than 600 political, com- received a silver medal in the Special Olympics’ munity and business leaders Office 281-488-1212 uel Costilla, Judy Nga Dang, Montoya, Luis Angel Mora, bogu, Mason Patrick Anken- nee Wacasey, Lauren Ashley Greater Houston Area Softball Tournament. A Ariadna Itzamar Delgado, Christopher Andrew Morgan, bruck, Jacquelyne Marie Wilkerson, Loriana Issa Zaid from throughout Harris County. Vicki Rogers Cell 713-854-9260 Alyssa Graciela Deluna, Ser- Chanse Manuel Morris, Mar- Baade, Jennifer Esmeralda and Jonathan Brandon Zapata. member of the Pasadena Comets, a team spon- “The Economic Alliance sored by the Pasadena Independent School Dis- is committed to advocate DEER PARK: 3-2-2, Well Maintained!! Remodeled Kitchen, gio Diosdado, Quang Thanh quese Saleem Mosley and Bardales, Ronnie Gene Barnes, Eighth grade Updated Fixtures & Faucets. Garage Has Extra Outlets & Lighting. Do and Russell Glenn Dyess. Geraldine Navarrete. Angelica Michelle Benavides Basem Salim Abouassi, trict, this was Couchman’s second time to win a economic development, jobs silver medal. Couchman, 8, has Down Syn- and quality of life for our Large Backyard W/Trees & Storage Building. $124,900. #9194213. Daryl Joe Edwards, Edgar Amber Autumn Nguyen, and Cody Edwin Bennett. 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