Vol. 15, No. 85 Sunday, September 9, 2018 USPS 9400 / Cost .75 ¢ THE LORD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS By The Salvation Army TEXAS CITY (September 2018) – Supporters of The Salvation Army were surprised to learn re- cently that the Groundbreaking ceremony they had on their calendar for the new Moody Family Corps Community Center had been changed into a ribbon cutting. “Life threw us a curveball,” Chris Doyle, Campaign Chair, shared with the crowd on September 6 at the Mainland Church of Christ. “Right as we were about to file for our construction permits, Pastor Robert Goolsby came to us and asked if we would be interested in purchasing this facility verses building one right beside it.” “I was a bit taken aback because we had been working on this project for over four years and I wanted to see it come to life,” recalls Doyle. “Captains Patrick and Jennifer Jones came to see me. Jennifer was convinced it was a sign from the Lord, and after a while, I came to believe it, PICTURED(VISIBLE), L-R: DOREEN HUGHES, CHRIS DOYLE, PHIL ROBERTS, too. CAPTAINS PATRICK AND JENNIFER JONES, RUTH RENDON, GINA SPAGNOLA, STEVE “My number one priority has always been to be a good steward of donor money. So although PATERSON, LEONARD WOOLSEY, ALLAN MATTHEWS this has a lot to do with faith, it is also true that costs have increased significantly since we put our original estimates together several years ago. We were looking at taking on debt with new construction. We met with Pastor Goolsby and the elders and agreed on a price to purchase that is fair to both of us. This transaction will sustain the Mainland Church of Christ for the future. I don’t ever want to see a great church like this leave a community of mine, and I believe in my heart that this transaction will keep them here into the future. I want to thank them for bringing us the opportunity. I believe it’s an opportunity for them as well.” Captain Patrick Jones told the crowd that the new facility will be used to reach out to the youth of the community, building their character so they can grow up to be fantastic citizens. The new community center will offer afterschool and summer day camp activities. Renovation of the facility will begin immediately. The Salvation Army hopes to be ready to offer services by mid-2019. Representatives from the Texas City-LaMarque, Galveston and League City Chambers of Commerce were on hand for a joint ribbon cutting along with donors, elected officials, members of the Advisory Board and Women’s Auxiliary and a number of community partners. Hey Mikey’s provided ice cream for the celebrants. More than 60 people came out in the rain to mark the occasion. FRIENDS OF ROSENBERG CELEBRATES 78TH ANNIVERSARY Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, each year during the first weekend in October, the Friends of Rosenberg Library hosts it Annual Used Book Sale. For many Gulf Coast residents, the Book Sale is the highlight of the year, sort of a prelude to the Holiday season. The Friends group, celebrating its 78th anniversary this year, spends 52 weeks each year collecting books, records, DVDs, CDs, and other media treasures, then sorting, pricing, and storing them. Afterwards, in a frenzied flurry of activity the week before, members set up the book extravaganza on the second floor of Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy, Galveston. When the doors open to bibliophiles from all over, there is magic in the air. This year, the event is chaired by Helena Aucoin. The traditional Members Only Night kicks off the event on Thursday, October 4 from 5-7 pm. It provides members a chance to have the best picks of books in every genre. Those who are not members can join on the spot for a donation of $15 or more. On Friday, October 5, the sale runs from 12–6 pm. Books and materials in new, like-new, and excellent condition will be on sale in all genres, the most popular of which are history, science, children’s, cook books, art, religion, literature, popular fiction, how-to, poetry, and travel. The treasures section draws people who are looking for first editions, autographs, antiques, and one-of-a-kind items. Saturday, October 6, the sale continues from 10 am-4 pm with incredible bargains, some books available for only $1. This is a great opportunity to stock up on reading material for the entire year—and many customers do just that. Our books make wonderful gifts for friends, family, or yourself, and 100% of each purchase goes toward helping Rosenberg Library acquire new materials. In addition to books and media, the Friends sell souvenir ornaments featuring the Henry Rosenberg statue or the library building, itself. These Galveston icons make meaningful gifts for loved ones who have connections to the community. Book Sale patrons may pay for purchases using cash, credit cards, or Paypal. Mark your calendars for October 4-6, and whether you are a first-time shopper or a regular customer, a Galvestonian or a tourist, you are welcome to experience this extraordinary weekend at the library. FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI FOR INDUCTION The Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future has selected eight inductees for the 2018 Hall of There has been a steady rise in non-tradi- Honor and Legacy Hall, the prestigious programs recognizing outstanding Texas City and La tional students entering or returning to col- Marque graduates. lege over the last decade or so. Students "The Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 inductees into Texas City's Hall of Honor with disabilities, students making a career and La Marque's Legacy Hall," said Christina Hall-Payne, executive director for the foundation. change, working students, single parents, "These alumni are truly exceptional, and it is our hope that the community and their classmates senior students who have retired and are will want to join us at the induction ceremony to hear about how they got to where they are today." looking for a second career. These types Texas City's Hall of Honor began in 2005 and La Marque's Legacy Hall began in 2008. Both of students and more, with varying reasons programs are designed to recognize Texas City and La Marque graduates who have excelled in for going back to school also have a variety of needs and finding a their field of expertise and made significant contributions to their respective communities. school that will meet the needs of all those difference sets of circum- The 2018 Hall of Honor inductees from Texas City High School are Dr. Jack Christie, Class of stances is rare. 1966; Laura McClellen Dean Mooney, Class of 1978;Terry Yates, Class of 1983; and Dr. LaShon- Although traditional students are still the core secondary schools dria Simpson-Camp, Class of 1997. are struggling to remain relevant for this growing class of student. Jack Christie, an accomplished businessman and chiropractic physician, College of The Mainland began approaching the challenge by de- serves the City of Houston as At-Large Position 5 Council Member. Before signing a Master Educational Program that would be highly relevant his election to city council, he was elected to both the Spring Branch ISD to the current employment environment. The design had to be flex- Board of Trustees and the Texas State Board of Education. He held the ible – day classes, night classes, online and tutoring support – and it highest leadership roles of president and chairman, respectively, in those had to match the immediate needs of a highly sophisticated medical organizations. Besides running two successful Houston-area practices with complex as well as state of the art engineering skills. more than 20,000 patients, one of Christie's greatest accomplishments has As technology changes the landscape of almost every career been founding the annual 5th Ward Ice Skating Party. He's been organizing path, the skills that employers are looking for become more specific it and underwriting the event for the last 30 years. and an understanding of a digital world is almost always necessary. As the National President for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Lau- Weaving those skills into traditional learning environments is an ab- ra McClellen Dean-Mooney addressed more than 50 million people through solute necessity for students to be marketable. A big barrier to the a variety of ways, communicating MADD's mission to stop drunk driving. She non-traditional student is believing that those types of skills are at- testified to multiple United States Congressional committees to sponsor key tainable. federal legislation. Her lobbying on behalf of MADD yielded passage of in- That is only one of many reasons COM puts so much emphasis terlock laws in 10 states. When Mooney's term with MADD ended, she was on what they refer to as “soft skills”. Pretesting incoming students able to utilize her expertise delivering programming on alcohol awareness for proper placement; guidance in designing a degree plan; these and underage drinking as the program coordinator for Texas A&M Agrilife are things that keep students from feeling at all inadequate or over- Extension Service. whelmed and ensure that the loans or grant money they may receive With nearly 28 years of experience as a prosecutor, judge and attorney, is used to get them to their stated goal on time and within their ex- Terry Yates ranks among the top lawyers in the United States. His cases have pected budget. drawn national and international media coverage, including recent appear- Meeting and exceeding the expectations of these very special indi- ances on Fox News, ESPN and 48 Hours.