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Bellaire in race for 2018 Winter Olympics
Bellaire has cast itself into the ring of cities vying to host the Winter Olympics in 2018, hoping to be the national candidate in competition with other American cities, according to reports reaching here on Thursday, July 12, 2007.

While Mayor Cindy Siegel released no comment, we learned several local business interests have formed the Bellaire Olympic Committee (BOC).

"For the youth of Bellaire, and for future generations, such an arrangement would represent a major boost for sports facilities that would be re-used," said BOC Chairman Jonathan Linden.

Linden is president of J-Linden Investments, a local commercial real estate concern and part owner in Cardinal Holdings, LLC. "In our city, there wouldn't be any danger that a single venue or facility would be left standing unused." He cited the new Aquatic facility as an example. "We could easily convert the large leisure pool for speed skating and figure skating competitions while the lap pool is ideal for Hockey," Linden says.

Bellaire has been mocked for its decision, but boosters say the small city is ideal for investment in new facilities for winter events.

"Over the next few weeks, we will unveil plans that have been under painstaking preparation," said Linden. "Engineers, athletes, and local businesses have banded together to prepare a comprehensive bid to launch our effort," he added.

The International Olympic Committee won't choose a host city until June 2011.

 

Crime in Bellaire
Missing Person / 4500 Blk of Park Court
On 07-02-07 Officer Ramirez #327 was dispatched to above location to meet with reportee who wanted to report her husband, missing. The husband was located and in good condition.

Violating Protective Order / 5800 Blk of Bissonnet
On 07-02-2007 at approximately 1038 hrs the Bellaire Police Department received a report of a subject that was violating a protective order. Porfirio Reyes 62 yoa H/M was in violation of a protective order stating for him to stay 200 feet away from the victim. Suspect Reyes was arrest and charged with violating the protective order.

Burglary of a Motor Vehicle / 500 Blk of Cascade
On 07/03/2007 at 0215 hrs. Officer Edwards was dispatched to the above area in reference to suspicious persons. Officer Edwards arrived at 0218 hrs. and located the suspicious persons. It was then determined the suspicious persons had been burglarizing vehicles. Michael Napodano 18 yoa W/M, Mikal Ames 19 yoa B/M, and Jeremiah Henderson 19 yoa W/M were arrested for burglary of a motor vehicle. Richard Foster 24 yoa W/M was arrested for burglary of a motor vehicle and Driving While License Invalid.