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OMNIX, Page 2 Tex Ren Fest , p. 4 Emergency Care, Page 8 H I G H L A N D S C R O S B Y Star ✯C R O Y CourierS B Y Serving Highlands, Crosby, Huffman and Surrounding Communities since 1955 www.starcouriernews.com VOL. 66, NO. 43– 50¢ © Copyright 2019 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 P.O. DRAWER 405, HIGHLANDS, TEXAS 77562 CROSBY CHURCH Highlands Extreme Machine Sunday Cyclist killed saving fiancée HIGHLANDS – Devin 2004 Cadillac Deville driv- Custer and his fiancée en by Jason Stewart. To Stephanie Thompson were date, he has not been on a bicycle ride last Mon- charged with any traffic day night, Oct. 21 around violation, but it is still un- 7pm on Barbers Hill Road. This was there usual See CYCLIST, page 6 evening rou- tine, on the same road. In the dark- ness, a car ap- Crosby Church hosted their annual Extreme Machine Sunday with bog proached races, booths, bounce houses, and a fantastic car show. This year over behind them, 110 vehicles entered the car show making it one of the largest held in this and struck them, killing area. The contest announcements drew an ever widening crowd of Custer. Howev- spectators and conetstants. Crosby Volunteer Fire Department came out er, he sensed to demonstraite the jaws of life and to show the kids the big old red the oncoming trucks. After services concluded Rev. Smith was everywhere on the campus vehicle and ✯ welcoming guests and getting stand arounders to participate in the events pushed Thomp- going on everywhere. This year from the television show Extreme Ninja son aside, sav- IN THE Challenge a new competitive climbing apparatus was erected to keep the ing her life. young and athletic busy. They were STARS See Extreme Macine Photo Album, Page 8 struck by a Devin Custer and Stephanie Thompson EVENTS Churches United benefitting local area THURS. OCT. 31 Big State Oilfield Servic- known who have received of assessing and meeting es, Inc. recently held their help from CUIC in times the needs of the folks who Pct. 2 Halloween first annual golf tournament of need or natural disas- come here for assistance. Party, Highlands and last Friday, met with ter. Churches United in Through partnerships representatives of Churches Caring is a non-profit with our local member and 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at San United in Caring (CUIC) to Thrift Shop and Assis- Jacinto Community Center, supporting churches, the 604 Highlands Woods Dr. donate the proceeds of tance Center serving the Houston Food Bank, and a $3,000 to the non-profit As- Crosby, Huffman, and whole host of others who THUR., NOV. 7 sistance Center in Crosby. Barrett Station commu- contribute time, money, Veterans The donation was received nities. Donations are ac- goods, and services, we by Skip Greenwade, Board cepted daily for sale at have a chance every day to Celebration President of CUIC. Funds garage sale prices in the make a difference right 6:30 p.m. at Cougars will be used for purchases of Thrift Shop at 944 here in the community. Stadium food and toys for the CUIC Church Street. CUIC is I consider it an honor annual distribution to its cli- operated by volunteers and a privilege to be in- SAT., NOV. 9 ents. from area churches who volved with CUIC and I Big State Oilfield Servic- also support the work of encourage anyone looking Huffman es, Inc. is located in Crosby the Assistance Center, for a way to help – even if and was established and is which has been in opera- Fun Fest Pictured left to right are Shawn Nelson & Cory it’s just for a couple of owned by the Nelson broth- tion since 1983. hours a week – to stop by 10 am - 4 pm at Jack ers, Shawn and Cory. Their According to Skip Nelson, owners of Big State Oilfield Services, Inc., Spence Stadium, 24403 E. and see where their inter- kindness was in response to Greenwade, “Our volun- and Skip Greenwade, Board President of Lake Houston Parkway. ests and talents can be put many whom they have teers do a remarkable job Churches United in Caring (CUIC) to use. ” SAT., NOV. 9 VETERAN’S DAY PARADE Line up at 9:00 Parade Boo Bash brings Fall Festival attracts begins at 10 a.m. hosted by Eastside Veteran’s 11:00 Feed the Crosby together crowds to Methodist Veterans hosted by American Legion Post 658 preparing the food is Hungry Jax. BIRTHDAYS Oct 31--Judy Dunn Kylah Ellsworth William Gomez Natalie Smith Nov 2--Bob Fikes Joseph Delome Nov 3--Brittany Gleason Natalie Welch Nov 4--Peggy Clark Nov 5--Mary Dobson Crosby Community Center held their annual Boo Wesley “W.G.” Zarsky Bash Party last Saturday from Noon until 3:00 Nov 6--Heather Hortman p.m. attracting a swarm of trick or treaters as well as locals ready to participate in community DEATHS based activities. The lavish Halloween Robert Eugene Hughes decorations and colorful decorations made a The Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Crosby United Methodist Church Melba Robles Ortiz festive event and the food was very reasonable. was attractive for everyone, at left Don Cox prepares the popcorn, in the Volunteers welcomed visitors and directed others backgrond Rev. Jamie Lea sings a lovely blues note as families visit booths Additions or Corrections to the varied attractions available to viewing and and bounch houses for fun and entertainment. are welcome, 713-266-3444 classes available to enlisted. See Methodist Church, Page 8 See more Boo Bash, Page 2 AUTO & HOME INSURANCE WESTON G. COTTEN Jeremy Rosenkranz Attorney at Law State Farm Agent O. 281/421-4050 Now in our New Offices 440 S. Main Street, Highlands, TX 77562 TurnerChevroletCrosby.com F. 281/533-6032 281-426-3512 1500 E. Wallisville Road [email protected] [email protected] 281-328-4377 Highlands, TX 77562 STAR-COURIER PHONES: 713-266-3444 • E-MAIL: GRAFIKSTAR @ AOL.COM • FAX: 713-977-1188 ✯ ✯ Page 2 Star Courier / Press / NORTH CHANNEL STAR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 ✯ C O M M U N I T Y N E W S ✯ Florus running for Constable Robert E. Lee High School named Apple Distinguished School Robert E. Lee High School is pleased _to an- nounce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2019–2022 for its unique _implementation of tech- nology where every stu- dent learns with iPad and teachers use iPad and Ap- ple TV to help facilitate learning. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of in- novation, leadership, and educational excellence that use Apple technology Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman to inspire creativity, collab- Katie Ward (second from left), Algebra II teacher, oration, and critical think- and student Esmerelda Gonzalez (middle) show ing. They showcase Shae Cottar (left), Goose Creek CISD board innovative uses of technol- member, and Jess Cottar, community member, ogy in learning, teaching, Deborah Florus was the featured center of the Crosby American Legion and the school environ- how the Classkick app works. fish fry dinner last Friday. A live auction featured Eddie Foster as auctioneer. ment and have document- ed results of academic accomplishment. “Becoming an Apple Distinguished School for Boo Bash the third time is unprece- dented in Goose Creek CISD. This is another great example of the pro- fessionalism and constant focus our teachers have in improving the level of in- struction on our campus,” said Dr. Joseph Farn- sworth, REL principal. “Lori Roberts, our educa- tional technology special- Photo by Katie Dean ist, played a huge role in Lauren Spyker tries out a new recipe while Ethan our success! We have em- Selman videos in Chef Ginger Zoidis’ Culinary Arts braced the 21st Century class. technological skills that our students need to be successful after high relads2019 to download school. This is a tremen- teacher Katie Ward is able and read the book. dous recognition that to give her students in- Built in 1928, Robert E. again illustrates the fact stant and relevant feed- Lee High School has a rich that Robert E. Lee High back on their math work history as the oldest high School is the flagship high using the app Classkick. school in Baytown. Tradi- school of Baytown.” Through Classkick, stu- tions, such as the school The selection of Robert dents are also able to anon- colors of maroon and white, E. Lee High School as an ymously ask for assistance the Gander mascot and the Apple Distinguished from their instructor or saying, “Once a Gander, “Chuck” Thompson smiles as he chaperones the hay ride around the park School highlights the classmates on solving Always a Gander,” have near Crosby Community Center and the Crosby Branch Library. The hay school’s success as an inno- problems if they are stuck. been passed down through ride was one of a bevy of activities at the Boo Bash last Saturday near vative and _compelling Student Juan De La O the years. Proud alumni Hare Road in Crosby. Delicious sandwiches were also for sale to supporters. learning environment that likes Classkick “because it recall Doc Severinsen play- The majority of the Crosby Community Center activities are self supporting engages students and pro- helps improve my learning ing a concert with the REL vides tangible evidence of Band in the 1960s and the and members supported rather than a tax based pay out. The weather and gives me immediate academic accomplishment. feedback.” Learning for excitement surrounding was certainly favorable for turn out and outdoor fun. Students are engaged in teachers is also embedded President Ford’s visit to collaboration and team- into the school culture.