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Riveroaksliving BESTVERSIONMEDIA.COM RIVER OAKS Living | 1 Facebook – Valobra Master Jewelers Instagram – valobrajewelry www.valobrajewelry.com 2 | RIVER OAKS Living JULY 2019 Dear River Oaks Residents, RIVER OAKS It's hard to believe it's already July! It seems like just yesterday that Living we were celebrating Christmas. However, the July heat, assures me that we are indeed in the throes of summer. I am certain that, other PUBLICATION TEAM: than signifying solely the seventh month of the year, July for most Publisher: Carlos Sandoval of us bespeaks freedom. Although, if I'm being perfectly honest, the Co-Publisher: Kristina Sandoval Content Coordinator: Kristina Sandoval first things that come to my mind when I think of July are BBQ, cold Designer: Glenn Chandler noodle salad, a slice of cool, key lime pie and good times with my Photographer: Al Torres Photography family. Without the freedom we enjoy, these things would not be possible. Our freedom came at a price and in July we celebrate the IMPORTANT fruits of labor of those men and women who so valiantly paid for PHONE NUMBERS: it. We are free because others have gone before us with a spirit of Emergency .......................................911 or 713-622-0001 selflessness and patriotic hearts. They went before us with one mind, Police Department ...........................911 or 713-622-0001 a mind focused and fixed on being free. Truth be told, real freedom Fire Department ...........................................................911 River Oaks Property Owners, Inc .............713-622-0001; is God-given--purchased more than 2000 years ago at Calvary! The www.ropo.org freedom we share, as one nation under God, compels us to do what Ben Turner, Gen. Manager; [email protected] is true and right and honorable even in the most trying of times. Its existence demands a code of conduct that we as Americans should BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: .......................................... Mrs. Penny Pressler strive to live by in our everyday lives. V.President: ................................................ Terry McPhail Our country is comprised of joined individual communities. If we Secretary: ...................................................Allison Strawn are to have hope as a Nation, it must originate in our hearts and in Treasurer: ...............................................Anthony DeLuca our minds. Hope can be found in what we can accomplish together Recording Secretary: ..........................Lezlee Bartholomy as communities. I believe we choose our community so we can live OTHER CONTACTS: among people who share our like values, beliefs and hopes for the Deed Restrictions: Melinda Lee ([email protected]) future--hope in a future that promises to leave things better than we Gracie Jones ([email protected]) found them with the guarantee of freedom. If you want to truly live Finance: Lezlee Bartholomy ([email protected]) free, then in all things do the right thing and you will never be wrong. Patrol: Capt. Mark McMahon ([email protected].) Truth is black and white. Live right, live free, honor God and country. ADVERTISING: I leave you with a thought from the book of James which we would Contact: Carlos Sandoval all be well-served to live by: “But whoever looks intently into the Email: [email protected] perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting Phone: 281.235.7505 what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do." James 1:25. HOA SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Are you on the association board for your subdivision? Contact us for information on how you can submit articles, updates, reminders, events and more to the residents. We create customized homeowners association sections at no cost to the HOA or the residents. Please remember this is YOUR publication. FEEDBACK | IDEAS | SUBMISSIONS: Please send us stories about God’s work in your life or the lives of your Have feedback, ideas or submissions? We are always happy to hear children and stories about your pets along with photos, vacation spots from you! Deadlines for submissions are the 25th of each month. you want your neighbors to know about and photos. Sharing is caring; Go to www.bestversionmedia.com and click “Submit Content.” You we all have something to share. Your neighbors care! may also email your thoughts, ideas and photos to: csandoval@ IN SERVICE, GOD BLESS YOU ALL! bestversionmedia.com or [email protected] Please like us on Facebook at River Oaks Living Magazine. 12454 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77024 Best Regards, Carlos Sandoval | Publisher CONTENT SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Content Due: .......Edition Date: November 25 ....... January May 25 ...............July What are you devoted to in your life? Being devoted to something is December 25 ........ February June 25 ...............August simply being loyal by giving of your time, affection and resources. January 25 ............ March July 25 ................September Are we honoring others above ourselves? Today, as you examine your February 25 .......... April August 25 ...........October own heart and life, ask the Lord to show you ways that you can honor March 25 ............. May September 25 .....November others. One way is by simply being faithful to your word. Be a person April 25 ................ June October 25 ..........December of integrity and honor. As you live your life devoted to one another and honoring others, you are actually honoring God. He will repay you for your kindness and reward you in this life and in eternity! Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of Best Version Media (BVM) or any municipality, homeowners associations, Courtesy of businesses or organizations that this publication serves. BVM is not respon- Joel & Victoria sible for the reliability, suitability or timeliness of any content submitted. All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party. Osteen Ministries © 2019 Best Version Media. All rights reserved. BESTVERSIONMEDIA.COM RIVER OAKS Living | 3 Realtor SPONSOR 4 | RIVER OAKS Living JULY 2019 ARTICLE Featuref Ralph &Bette Thomas, Scott Rozzell, Teresa Owens, & Lt. General Doug Owens By Laura Pennino | Photos by Daniel Ortiz tars of air and space beamed brightly at their fundraising goals, Bette, Ralph and Janine worked closely with “MOONSTRUCK: 2019 BLUE SKIES GALA” on the museum’s leadership, gala committee, and volunteers to ensure that this year’s Blue Skies Gala produced an inviting atmosphere and Saturday, May 18, at The Revaire located at 7122 Old memorable experience with unique décor. A large, illuminated “moon” Katy Road in Houston. More than 500 Lone Star Flight that was suspended Museum supporters in sparkling formal evening attire from the ceiling of the contributed more than $700,000 to support STEM-related programs reception area set the Sand the museum’s educational mission. tone for the evening ahead. The walls of Originally based in Galveston, The Lone Star Flight Museum is now the ballroom were located at Ellington Airport only 20 minutes from downtown Houston. covered with alternat- The new 130,000-square -foot, $35 million facility opened in Septem- ing “dark night skies ber 2017 and is home to more than two dozen historic and rare planes, with twinkling stars” interactive exhibits, and programs that appeal to the entire family. and “light blue day Co-chairs for the fourth annual Blue Skies gala were Bette Thomas skies filled with white and husband Ralph Thomas, a Lone Star Flight Museum board mem- clouds.” ber, along with Janine Iannarelli, founder and president of interna- tional aircraft brokerage firm Par Avion Ltd. In addition to pursuing BESTVERSIONMEDIAEDIA.COM.COM RIVER OAKS Living | 5 ARTICLE Featuref The Revaire Marshall Calderon & Lt. General Doug Owens Philamena Baird & Khambrel Marshall WE ASKED BETTE, RALPH AND JANINE THESE QUESTIONS. pilots – members of the Greatest Generation. So, this led me to fly and own two airplanes. I later had an opportunity to consider becoming a - What sparked your interest in aviation? board member of the Lone Star Flight Museum and when I flew on a - What inspired you to serve as a Blue Skies Gala co-chair? B17 bomber, that sealed the deal. - What were the best aspects of co-chairing the event? Bette and I thought, we could broaden support for the LSFM by - What would you recommend to a first-time visitor at the museum? co-chairing the Moonstruck Gala. We were gratified by the large number of attendees and their spirited participation. We were espe- Here is what they told us! cially proud of General Doug Owens’ presentation and the video of Bette: Being part of a new venture after the Lone Star Flight Muse- the museum’s Aviation Learning Center which inspires young people um decided a new home was needed became an exciting adventure. I with STEM education and exposes them to the excitement of aviation. watched Ralph jump in and put his energy toward major fund-raising. A first-time visitor will be impressed with the positive impact the mu- Before I realized it, the museum was under construction. It seemed seum makes on young people in our community. a natural fit to join forces with Ralph in fundraising. The museum’s Janine: My father was friendly with a gentleman who owned a Fixed board chair Scott Rozzell had asked me to co-chair with Ralph and Base Operation (FBO) at one of the busiest business aviation airports Janine to take a step toward creating a new gala concept. Planning any in the country, Teterboro, N.J., and often, he took my brother and event takes time and heartfelt care. Janine gets much of the credit for me there to watch the comings and goings of the planes. It sparked a the Moonstruck theme. We started months of planning and certainly curiosity more than anything at that stage. Years later, when an op- became fast friends. That alone was worth many meetings.
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