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South Belt-Ellington Leader Thursday, November 14, 2019 4343 yearsyears ofof coveringcovering SouthSouth BeltBelt Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, November 14, 2019 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 42 CBCMUD begins work Sewer rehabilitation work will begin Tues- day, Nov. 19, for several Clear Brook City Mu- Atkinson Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary nicipal Utility District residents. Affected sub- divisions include Sageglen, Highland Meadow By Reesha Brown, PISD the Pasadena School Board, Pasadena Masonic assumed the role in 1995. Under his leadership, the kinson set the bar as far as technology was con- and Wood Meadow I and II. Residents should Atkinson Elementary will celebrate its 50th Lodge, OCAW and First Methodist Church. school, located at 9602 Kingspoint, experienced a cerned during that time. not be alarmed by smoke coming from roof anniversary with a presentation at the campus Like his father, Delbert L. Atkinson also made steady increase in enrollment, starting its fi rst year Atkinson was privileged to be among the fi rst vents and manholes, as it is part of the ongoing Tuesday, Nov. 19. many contributions toward the growth and live- with 542 students, rising to 696 by 1973. In 1974, four elementary schools in the school district to work. See related ad on Page 6A. The school fi rst opened its doors in the Pas- lihood of the community. The son was elected to enrollment leaped to a whopping 959 students due have a gym constructed at the campus. The facil- adena Independent School District in 1969. It the Pasadena School Board in 1934 and in 1935 to the opening of the Sagemeadow addition and de- ity was completed and put into use in 1975. Prayer walkers meet Nov. 16 was the second PISD campus to be named after led efforts to combine the school districts of Ge- layed completion of the Frazier Elementary School Throughout its 50-year history, Atkinson has a father-and-son team of former board members, noa and South Houston with the Pasadena school building project in the area. From 1975-76, enroll- continued to enhance the learning experience School Prayer Walks USA will host a Delbert Ellsworth “D.E.” Atkinson and Delbert district. This was successfully accomplished, ment leveled out to approximately 656 students. of its diverse group of students. The elementa- prayer walk 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, Leroy Atkinson, respectively. and today the combined districts are known as The boom in growth at Atkinson was not ry school, which currently serves approximate- at Hancock Elementary, 9604 Minnesota St. Delbert E. Atkinson was a well-known lead- Pasadena Independent School District. only attributed to an increase in population to ly 622 students in kindergarten through fourth The community is invited to the nondenom- er in Pasadena, dating back to the early 1930s. Hollis Powell was the fi rst principal to serve the the area, but also by the development of educa- grade, provides ESL services to students in all inational gathering to pray for the protection He actively participated and held positions of Atkinson Elementary community. He held this po- tional programs at the school. Atkinson was one grade levels and offers bilingual classes for kin- and peace of students and staff. For informa- high honor in various organizations, including sition for 26 years, until his successor Lena Rohne of three schools in Pasadena ISD to pioneer the dergarten through third grade students. tion, call 281-484-0901. development of a media center in its school li- While the school has experienced many struc- brary. Equipped with cassette tapes, fi lm strips, tural changes through renovations and additions Knights to host blood drive records, books, posters, math kits and more, At- Continued on Page 6A Knights of Columbus Council 9201 will Crew cuts out beltway driver host a blood drive in the Social Hall at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 11011 Atkinson seeks construction volunteers Hall Road, Sunday, Nov. 17, from 8:30 a.m. Atkinson Elementary is currently seek- nonprofi t groups, the school was selected in to 3 p.m. For information, call Val Comeaux, ing volunteers to help construct the school’s part due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey on 713-582-5358. fi rst-ever playground at the campus Thursday, the South Belt community. Nov. 14, through Saturday, Nov. 16. Volunteer work is available for helpers of Can-Do Food Drive Thursday and Friday will be preparation all skill levels. Workers should dress for the Pasadena will host their annual Can-Do days, requiring 15-30 volunteers per day, weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Food Drive, the event will take place Thursday, while Saturday will serve as build day, with Work will take place rain or shine. Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Kroger, approximately 200 volunteers being sought. In addition to construction volunteers, orga- 6767 Spencer Highway at Red Bluff Road in The brainchild of Atkinson staff members nizers are also seeking help from local busi- Pasadena. For more information on the Can- Richard Whittaker and Kim Grzesiek, the proj- nesses to contribute raffl e prizes and food do- Do Food Drive or to donate online, visit www. ect is a joint venture with KaBOOM! and the nations for workers. pasadenatx.gov/FoodDrive. Rebuild Texas Fund and will be provided at no For additional information or to volun- charge to taxpayers. teer, visit atkinsonelementaryplayground. Beltway closures planned As a pilot environmental project for the eventbrite.com. At least one inside lane on both the east- bound and westbound Beltway 8 frontage road will be closed from Beamer to Cottingham Dobie Theatre presents “Mamma Mia!” daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Saturday, Nov. 23. The Dobie Theatre Department will present from her mother’s past back to the island they At least one inside lane on the northbound its fall musical “Mamma Mia!” Thursday, Nov. last visited twenty years ago. Nonstop laughs and Beltway 8 frontage road lanes will be closed 21, through Saturday, Nov. 23, in the school au- explosive dance numbers, along with the magic at Genoa Red Bluff daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ditorium. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22, of ABBA’s hit songs that include “Super Troup- through Monday, Nov. 18. and 2 p.m. Nov. 23. er,” “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing Both northbound and southbound U-turn More than 60 million people from around the You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Thank You for lanes at Beltway 8 and Vista will be closed globe have fallen in love with the characters, the Music,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Win- daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, Dec. 8. the enchanting story and ABBA’s timeless mu- ner Takes it All” and “SOS” combine to make Despite multiple attempts by the city and other entities to recalibrate the traffi c lights at sic that makes “Mamma Mia!” the ultimate feel- this enchanting show a trip down the aisle one At least one inside lane on the southbound the intersection of Beamer and Beltway 8, accidents continue to routinely occur at the area Beltway 8 frontage road lanes will be closed good show. will never forget. crossing. While many of the crashes are caused by driver errors such as running the red This sunny, funny, international sensation un- More than 100 Dobie students and administra- at Vista from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sunday, light, it remains unclear why the vast majority of the accidents take place south of the belt- Nov. 24. folds on a Greek island paradise when on the eve tors will participate in this production. way on the eastbound lanes of traffi c. Emergency crews are shown above extricating the of her wedding, a young woman’s quest to dis- All tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the At least one inside lane on the southbound driver from a vehicle the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 8. Photo by Marie Flickinger Beltway 8 frontage road lanes will be closed cover the identity of her father brings three men door. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. from Sycamore to Spencer daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 24, and nightly from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 22. San Jac recognized as leading college – again At least one inside lane on the southbound Beltway 8 frontage road lanes will be closed at San Jacinto College was recently named as College in support of student success,” said San serving as few as 500 students and as many as “Community colleges play a vital role in de- Pine continuously through 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. one of the top 150 community colleges eligible Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer. 75,000 students, these colleges represent the di- veloping talent and enabling social mobility 5, 2020. to compete for the 2021 Aspen Prize for Com- “Our faculty and staff are always fi nding innova- versity and depth of the community college sec- across the country, and it’s critical for them to At least one alternate lane on the north- munity College Excellence, the nation’s signa- tive new ways to help our students learn in and tor. get better at what they do,” said Josh Wyner, ex- bound Beltway 8 frontage road will be closed ture recognition of high achievement and perfor- out of the classroom to put them on a path to In 2017, San Jacinto College earned the Aspen ecutive director of the Aspen Institute College from Vista to SH 225 daily from 8:30 a.m.
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