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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, March 30, 2017 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 42, No. 9 Beltway 8 closures set At least one inside lane on both the east- bound and westbound Beltway 8 frontage roads from Beamer to South Wayside Drive will be Strong winds rip through South Belt closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Fri- Strong winds ripped through the South Belt off homes (see photo on this page), knocked a Blackhawk (see photos on Page 6A). rainfall, no signifi cant fl ooding was reported. day, March 31. The U-turn lanes on the Belt- area late Friday, March 24, and early Saturday, chimney off a house and caused a garage to col- Despite multiple reports online that attribut- According to the Harris County Flood Control way 8 frontage road at Beamer and at Pearland March 25, causing extensive damage to several lapse on a vehicle (see photo on Page 6A). ed the damage to a tornado, the National Weath- District, the rain gauge at the Beamer Ditch at Parkway will both be closed continuously until area homes and businesses. Other signifi cant damage caused by the ex- er Service said the local destruction was likely Hughes Road recorded 2.6 inches of rain. midnight, Friday, March 31. Both the Black- The worst of the damage was focused at the treme winds included a snapped metal light pole caused by straight-line winds. According to the Several area homes were left without power hawk exit and Monroe entrance on Beltway 8 intersection of Sagegreen and Sagevale in the in the Food Town parking lot at Scarsdale and NWS, winds of 35 mph, with gusts of 45 mph, following the storm. will be closed through Saturday, July 8. Sageglen subdivision, where the storms snapped Beamer and trampoline that fl ew fi ve blocks and were recorded. No injuries were reported, according to South- The closures are associated with the ongo- several trees in half, destroyed fences, tore bricks smashed the Sagemeadow subdivision sign on While the South Belt area also received heavy east Volunteer Fire Department offi cials. ing project to widen Beltway 8 from Beamer to Highway 288 from two to four lanes in each direction. Winds destroy Sageglen home Pasadena ISD names new Dobie APs Knights hold fi sh fry Neal Brownlee and Adriana Robinson were years ago at Pasadena ISD as a special educa- named assistant principals for Dobie High tion and physical education teacher at South- The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a School at the Pasadena Independent School Dis- more Intermediate. Brownlee holds a Bachelor fi sh fry fundraising dinner on Fridays through trict board meeting Tuesday, March 28. of Arts degree from the University of Texas at April 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St. Luke Cath- Both administrators are longtime employees Austin and a master’s degree from the University olic Church social hall, 11011 Hall Road. The of the district. of Houston-Clear Lake, as well as certifi cations menu includes a breaded catfi sh fi llet, fries, “I’m super excited to join the team at Do- in special education, secondary physical educa- hush puppies, cole slaw, corn on the cob and bie,” said Brownlee. “I’ve been an administrator tion, secondary history and principal EC-12. iced tea or lemonade. The cost is $10, eat in or at Pasadena for seven years, and I really loved As a 2005 graduate of Dobie, Robinson feels take out. Baked fi sh fi llets are available in lim- where I was. It took a special place to pull me like this position brings her full circle. ited quantities. away from Kendrick, and Dobie is that place. I “I feel such a range of emotions joining ev- can’t wait to dive into the experience as a high eryone at Dobie,” said Robinson. “To be able to Gulf Freeway closures set school administrator.” come back to my alma mater and serve my com- At least one northbound and one south- Brownlee joins the Dobie team most recently munity in this capacity is more than I could have bound main lane and frontage road lane on from Kendrick Middle School, where he served imagined.” the Gulf Freeway from FM-1959/Dixie Farm as assistant principal. He started his career 19 She joins Dobie most recently from Fred Rob- Road to FM-528/NASA Road 1 will be closed erts Middle School, where she served as a peer daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 facilitator. She also began her career at Pasadena p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, March 31. Alter- ISD, beginning six years ago as a social studies, nate exit/entrance ramps will be closed. science and special education teacher at Beverly Hills Intermediate. Robinson holds a Bachelor of Gulfhaven opens food bank Science and a master’s degree from the Univer- sity of Houston-Clear Lake and certifi cations in Gulfhaven Church, 10716 Sabo Road, is special education, generalist and principal EC- opening a food bank each Wednesday for the 12. fi rst three weeks of each month from 10 a.m. Brownlee replaces longtime Dobie assistant to 2 p.m. The food pantry will be open the principal Donna Branch, who was promoted to fourth Thursday of the month from 2 to 7 p.m. assistant athletics director earlier this year, and For those in need of food subsidy, come by Robinson replaces Ryan Peel, who was promot- on one of the above scheduled days and time. ed to dean of the Dobie Early College program Bring personal documentation to register. For Brownlee and Robinson last year. additional information, contact 713-562-4580 The South Belt community was hit hard by strong storms this past weekend, causing ex- or [email protected]. treme damage to several area homes and businesses. The above residence is at the intersec- tion of Sagegreen and Sagevale in the Sageglen subdivision, where the worst of the damage Lariaettes hold Spring Show took place. Despite online reports to the contrary, the damage was not the result of a torna- Fun fest, dog show approaches The Dobie Lariaettes will hold its annual do, according to experts. See additional photos on Page 6A. Photo by James Bolen The second annual South Belt Family Fun The run/walk will begin at 6 p.m. All par- Spring Show from Thursday, April 6, through Fest and Strut Your Mutt dog parade will take ticipants who complete the course will receive Saturday, April 8, in the school auditorium place Saturday, April 8, at Clear Brook City a medal. Entry fee for the run/walk is $20 for from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Park, located at Blackhawk and Scarsdale, from adults and $5 for children 12 and under. All chil- Few spots remain for cook-off 4 to 8 p.m. dren who complete the course will receive a par- Moore scholarships available At press time, a handful of cooking spots were be for cookers only, while Friday and Saturday A joint project between the South Belt-Elling- ticipant wristband. Moore Elementary Student Council will still available for the annual South Belt Spectac- will be open to the public.) Cooking spots are ton Chamber of Commerce and the Clear Brook Early packet pickup and registration for the offer four scholarships to graduating seniors ular Cook-off, set to take place Thursday, April $175 for a 40 foot by 40 foot space. For more City Municipal Utility District, the event will fea- run/walk will take place Friday, April 7, at the at Dobie High School who attended Moore 27, through Saturday, April 29, at El Franco Lee information or to reserve a spot, contact event ture a 1.5- and 3-mile fun run/walk, a dog com- South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce in fourth grade. Applications are available Park, located at 9400 Hall Road. (Thursday will organizer Linda Arnone at 281-484-4325. petition, KidsSafe fi ngerprinting, a disc jockey, building, located at 10500 Scarsdale. Event-day through the Dobie senior counselor’s offi ce a live band, infl atables, workshops, games, disc packet pickup and registration will take place and must be returned by Thursday, April 13. golf and more. The event will also feature mar- Saturday, April 8, at the Clear Brook City MUD Deputies respond to area crime tial art and reptile demonstrations. Continued on Page 2A Weber vendors sought Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 2 Thornton, who resides in the 10200 block of Weber Elementary PTA is seeking vendors Constable’s offi ce have kept busy as of late re- Sagebluff, told offi cers he was walking to work for its Spring Carnival set for Saturday, April sponding to crimes ranging from drug posses- at the time of the incident. Residents on Sagevale Local Easter egg hunts planned 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee is $25 per sion to illegal possession of a fi rearm. told deputies they regularly saw him walking up Multiple Easter egg hunts are scheduled for participate. A winner in each age group will be exhibit space. Bring a set-up (table and chairs) On Wednesday, March 22, a deputy stopped a and down the area street. South Belt youth to enjoy on Saturday, April 8. awarded a prize. Free hot dogs, snow cones and which must fi t in the space provided. Anyone pedestrian around 1 p.m. for walking in the mid- The following day on Thursday, March 23, Harris County drinks will be available while supplies last. interested in renting a space, should contact dle of the road in the 10400 block of Sagevale. deputies made a traffi c stop in the 11100 block Harris County offi cials will hold their annual The actual egg hunt will begin at 2 p.m. Par- Kelly Jo Henry at [email protected]. The deputy said the man looked nervous as he of Beamer around 6:30 p.m. A subsequent search Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 8, at El Franco ticipants must bring their own Easter baskets. was being questioned. of the vehicle yielded marijuana, Xanax pills Lee Park, 9400 Hall Road, from 1 to 3 p.m. American Legion Beverly Hills to meet A check of the pedestrian’s identifi cation de- and a pistol. The suspect, Xavier Griffi n, 20, Now in its 27th year, the event will be host- The American Legion Post 490, located at The Beverly Hills Civic Club will meet termined he was on felony probation for bur- was charged with possession of a controlled sub- ed by County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Jus- 11702 Galveston Road across from Ellington Monday, April 10, in the recreation room at glary. A subsequent search of the man’s back- stance and unlawful carrying of a fi rearm. tice of the Peace Jo Ann Delgado and Constable Field, will host an Easter egg hunt Saturday, Beverly Hills Park, located at 10201 Kings- pack revealed a sawed-off, single-shot shotgun. Deputies responded to a shooting in progress Chris Diaz. A longtime project of former Com- April 8, from noon to 2:30 p.m. point, from 6 to 7 p.m. The suspect, Breon Thornton, 25, was arrest- Friday, March 24, at Scoreboards Sports Bar & missioner El Franco Lee’s, this will mark the There will be hot dogs, chips and drinks pro- ed and charged with unlawful carrying of a fi re- Grill in the 12800 block of Beamer around 1:30 fi rst time Ellis has participated in the event. vided to children ages 1 to 10. Participants must KWS meeting scheduled arm. Continued on Page 2A Children from ages 2 to 10 are eligible to bring their own Easter baskets. Kirkwood South Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, March 30, in Judge Jo Ann Delgado’s courtroom, 10851 Scarsdale at South Houston High School cheerleaders win national competition Beamer, at 7:30 p.m. All Kirkwood South res- idents are urged to attend. Vendors market planned The Guadalupana’s Society at Saint Fran- ces Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook St., will have a Vendors Market Sunday, April 9. All community vendors are welcome to sell homemade crafts and jewelry, Avon, Mary Kay, Home Interiors or introduce their busi- ness. The fee for an exhibit space is $20; a ta- ble may be provided for an additional $5. To reserve a space or for more information, call Eva Ornelas at 713-826-1635. Blackhawk garage sale set The Blackhawk Homeowners Association is urging residents to clean out their garages and closets so they can take part in the subdi- vision’s community garage sale, scheduled for Saturday, April 1, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, April 8. Cowboys hold registration The Sagemont Cowboys and Cowgirls will hold open registration Saturday April 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the football fi eld at El Fran- co Lee Park. Football is open to players ages 5 through 12 as of Aug. 1. Sagemont Cow- girls Drill Team is open to participants ages 5 through 13 as of Aug. 1. A $100 deposit is due at the time of registration. For more infor- mation on football, contact Denny Wranich at South Houston High School cheerleaders were recently named national champions at the court, Devin Anderson, Jaslyn Vasquez, Janice Aguirre, Jessalyn Soto, Ishbel Nino and Lita 281-785-8353. For more information on Drill Cheer America iNationals in Galveston. Pictured above are, left to right, (standing) Marco Quintania (kneeling) Julianna Rosales, Gulissa Garcia, Emmily Quiroz (cheer captain) and and Cheer contact Drill Director Kerri Blanton Aguilar, Adamari Lopez, JoAnn Jaramillo, Mariah Mancillas, Flower Lopez, Alberto Betan- Viviana Montemayor. Photo submitted at 832-423-0139. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 30, 2017 In My Opinion Deaths the school your child attends. Help save Christa crafts, crochet, quilting and both at South Park Funeral were longtime South Belt Educators interested your schools. sewing. Home, Pearland. residents. George coached Sue Sorenson Coleman She was always available a local youth football team in all PISD students to give her time to support George Edward and also served as head of the My letter is in regard to recent articles the needs of her family and Bay Area Football League. in the South Belt-Ellington Leader re- Muecke remembers many others. Stanley He also spent much time garding upcoming elections of Pasadena She was active in the Or- as a limousine driver, a job George Edward Stan- School District and other positions in the Ellington, veterans der of Eastern Star. in which he collected a bevy ley, 75, of Houston died on City of Pasadena. Some of you have mentioned being Christa was a member of of stories with a lengthy list March 25, 2017. In 2015 A Texas Latino Pac was stationed at Ellington. I have now lived Farley Street Baptist Church of celebrities including John formed by Democrats to get more Loti- 57 years just about 5 miles from the fi eld since her arrival in Waxa- Wayne, Joan Crawford, the nos/Latinos to vote for Democratic candi- and yes there is still a bubble. hachie. Grateful Dead and the Beat- dates in elections. This year Ellington will turn 100 years Christa is survived by her les. Now it seems they have extend- old. The local newspaper (www.South husband; children; son-in- His passion in life was ed their efforts to take over some local beltleader.com) has a story and history law Barry Haley; two grand- working as a funeral director. school districts and cities like Pasadena, of this fi eld. children Austin and Andrew He was happiest when Texas. When established, who it was named Harrington; two sisters-in- serving others and helping to Brenda married the love of There will be an election of Pasade- for and all the changes over the years. law Carolyne Peevey Gun- make the transition from life her life, Jackie Lane, on Aug. na School Board Candidates on May It is now becoming a major player in the deron and Idabel Peevey to death for family and loved 18, 1961 in Kermit, Texas. are 38-year residents of the They moved from Meadows 20th. Houston area. We have two other air- Christa Coleman, who Ryan; and nephews, niec- Scarsdale subdivision. ones more bearable. This Pac Group has announced can- ports but Ellington is turning into a unique had been a resident of Waxa- es and other family and He is survived by his wife Place to Alvin in 1999 to be He loved playing with his close to their children and didates they chose to run for offi ce in facility. I do hope you can pull it up and hachie since about 2008, friends. grandchildren and he enjoyed of 50 years, Lettie E. Stan- May. read it. died suddenly on Sunday, She was preceded in ley; children Ray L. Beale, grandchildren. hunting and fi shing. The family lived in the The Pasadena School District has a Now a veteran. Much recently about March 19, 2017. death by her adoptive par- David is survived by his Richard L. Beale, Mark E. very good rating among Texas schools. those that served and earned the hon- Previously, she was a ents and her adopted brother Stanley and Jennifer J. Stan- South Belt area from the wife of 45 years Bobbie Mi- 1970s until the late 1990s. “The mission of Pasadena ISD, the gate- or of being called a veteran. When you longtime resident of the Johnnie Hansford Coleman lam; children David Keith ley; grandchildren Laura A. way to unlimited opportunity for the youth stood, you thought ram rod straight until South Belt area. Jr., and her stepfather How- Boehm, Ray Lucas Beale; Brenda retired after 20 Milam and wife Michelle, years of working for Harris of our culturally rich community, is to your training instructor showed you how, She was born Nov. 28, ard Streich. He was the embodiment of great-grandchildren Auro- Kimberly Maye Wehba and County Flood Control. She empower students to become accom- raised your right arm and swore to sup- 1949, in Weissenberg, Ger- Services were held on kindness, humility and com- ra Jane Boehm and Alida husband Danny, Keri Lyn then drove special needs chil- plished, self-directed, and collaborative port and defend this great nation and that many, adopted by Johnnie Monday, March 27, at South passion, bound inextricably Georgette Boehm; sister and Lozano and husband Jesse; dren for 15 years for Alvin citizen-scholars who boldly contribute beautiful Red, White and Blue fl ag, you Hansford Coleman and Ev- Belt Church, 13100 Beamer with honesty, integrity, and brother-in-law Kathy and Mi- ex-son-in-law Ricky Davis; Independent School District to an increasingly complex and evolving became part of our military force. Later, elyn Watson Coleman on Road. pride. chael Reid, and a host of ex- grandchildren Taylor Brooke before she retired again three world by engaging in rigorous curriculum, when separated, you became a veter- Dec. 7, 1954, and brought to Visitation was followed He was born in Dubuque, tended family members. Davis, Hunter Wayne Rob- years ago. She loved going relevant experiences, and positive rela- an, one of the highest honors bestowed. their home in Anniston, Ala- by the funeral service. Iowa, on April 4, 1941. He The celebration of his life erson, Miranda Leigh Loza- deer hunting but gave that up tionships while embracing uniqueness of Now, where did you serve and how you bama. Interment was at South moved to Corpus Christi, will be held at 2 p.m., Satur- no, Maelyn Nicole Lozano to go on cruises. each individual.” served. She married James W. Park Cemetery, 1310 Main with his family as a young day, April 1, at Brookside Fu- and Makayla Rose Lozano; She and Jackie made The leaders at Pasadena ISD are in- Some fl ew fi ghters and bombers, Peevey on Nov. 25, 1970, St., Pearland. boy. neral Home. Visitation begins sisters Glynda Gentry and many memories as they trav- terested in all students getting the best some on or under the water, and then in Houston. They had two He enjoyed growing up at 1 p.m. husband Jerry, Janice Cahill eled. Their love of going on education afforded any child. the fox hole Also, a God forgotten remote children James W. Peevey near the ocean, and orches- David Wayne and husband Bobby, Patricia cruises took them many plac- It seems that the Latino Pac is only in- ice cold radar location. Yes, some stayed Jr. and Gwen Peevey Haley. trating shenanigans in the Poole and Sheila Anderson; es. Brenda loved her kids, terest in the Latino race and no other. I in the states at some very nice duty sta- Christa was known as Chris- halls of his alma mater, W. Brenda Milam and brother Michael Milam and enjoyed spending time don’t think their goal is for educating Pas- tions. But you have to have a supporting ta Peevey when she worked B. Ray High School, with his and wife Stacey. Lane with her grandchildren and adena student but getting total control of force to handle all military duties and/or as a secretary for many years David Wayne Milam of David will also be missed best friend Tom Sturdivant. the school. back up great-grandchildren. before retiring from the City Houston died Sunday, March by his beloved pet, Miss Moving to Houston Brenda Jo (Smith) Lane, Schools have enough problems to- I enjoy this posting. Since I did not do She was preceded in death of Houston. 26, 2017, surrounded by his Brieghley and many niec- shortly after graduation, he better known as Mimi, 73, of day without some Democratic Political electronics, that interests me little just as by her father in 1968; and her During her retirement in family. es, nephews and a host of worked as an ambulance driv- Alvin died Monday, March Pac trying to interrupt their programs and long as it worked. But it was part of our mother in 2001. Waxahachie, she was known He was born to JD and friends. er and EMT while attending 27, 2017. She was born Dec. achievements. duties. I would like to ask more to speak Brenda is survived by her as Christa Coleman. Valree Milam on Aug. 17, Visitation was March 29 Commonwealth School of 20, 1943, in Roscoe, Texas I hope those in this area who have up about their duties and where. I bet husband; children Doug Lane She enjoyed cooking, 1954, in Austin. and the funeral service was Mortuary Science. to parents William Ellis and children or grandchildren attending any while sitting there watching the scope and Kathy Windsor and hus- especially baking, needle- David and his family held Thursday, March 30, George and his family Frances Inez (Waters) Smith. of the PISD schools will ignore the rec- you saw some very interesting things band Buck; grandchildren ommendations of this Pac Group but go show up. Ian Windsor and wife Ash- vote for candidates who will do the most Lets talk about that. Have a great day ley, Colin Windsor and wife for your children. fellow veterans. Shannon, Ethan Windsor Remember you have some control of Jim Muecke Dobie Lariaettes bring home top scores and wife Stephanie, Dylan Windsor, Grayson Lane and Mikaela Lane; and three great-grandchildren Beckett, SJC sets upcoming events Declan, and Rowan Windsor. Visitation is Thursday, San Jacinto College has Jacinto College Central cam- Information Session March 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. announced its upcoming pus in room C-1.108, will The San Jacinto College at Oak Park Chapel, 300 Oak events. host a computer workshop pharmacy technician pro- Park Drive, Alvin. Funeral “Reaching Out” for seniors from 9 to 11 a.m. gram will host an informa- Services will be held at noon Dance Concert on March 31 that is free and tion session from noon to 1 on Friday, March 31, at Oak The San Jacinto College open to the public. To regis- p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. on April Park Chapel with interment South Campus dance pro- ter, email communityeduca 3 in room S-1.251S on the following at Oak Park Cem- gram will host the METdance [email protected] or call 281- South campus. For questions, etery. “Reaching Out” dance con- 478-2786. email [email protected] cert at 7:30 p.m. on March 31 Softball Games or visit www.sanjac.edu/ Paula Jean in the Marie Spence The San Jacinto College pharmtech. Flickinger Fine Arts Center softball team will play Organ Concert Nelson Gerstle (building 15). against Alvin Community An organ concert, featur- The dance concert will College at 2 p.m. on March ing Patrick Parker, will be feature guest artists from 31 and against Galveston held at 7 p.m. on April 3 in METdance previewing College at 2 p.m. on April 1 the Monte Blue Music excerpts from their new on the South campus softball Building (C5) in Corbin Hall works. field. For a full season sched- on the Central campus. For Tickets are $18 online, ule, visit sanjacsports.com. more information, email $25 at the door and $10 with Soccer Game [email protected]. a valid San Jacinto College The San Jacinto College Piano Recital student ID. soccer team will play against A piano recital will be For more information, the University of the held at 7 p.m. on April 6 in visit metdance.org. Incarnate Word at 1 p.m. on the Monte Blue Music Community Education April 2 on the South campus Building (C5) in Corbin Hall Center Events soccer field. For a full season on the Central Campus. The J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes recently attended the Crowdpleaser’s Cooper, Alexis Sanchez, Marissa Rodgers, Jazalyne Garza, Amanda The San Jacinto College schedule, visit sanjacsports. For additional informa- South Houston Showcase Dance Competition on Feb. 25. The Lar- Davila, Zully Garza, Alexis Chicas, Astrid Silva, Catherine Fuentes, Community Education com. tion, email geneva.fort@sjcd. iaettes competed and brought home several awards including Show- Ni Truong, Maritza Hernandez, Jennifer Cantarero, Xochitl Romero, Center, located at the San Pharmacy Technician edu. case Elite Offi cers and Showcase Elite Team. Shown with their awards, Karina Gutierrez, Beatriz Hernandez, Maria Pedroza, Natalie Balle, from left to right, (front row) Co-Head Social Brittany Gonzales, Ex- Itzamarie Corral, (back row) Marissa Enriquez, Leah Jean, Gisselle Paula Jean Nelson Ger- ecutive Social Sylar Rocha, Lt. Jazmin Guerrero, Co-Head Social Ga- Guerra, Gabriela Ramirez, Lizbet Armenta, Daniela Zuniga, Gabby stle, 69, died on March 27, briela Munoz, Maj. Julia Dasilva, Col. Marissa Krustchinsky, Lt. Col. Gonzalez, Zoe Vela, Sara Cortez, Ally Bellini, Faith Renteria, Bianca 2017. She was the beloved Fun activities set for April 8 Alayna Cano, Lt. Adela Alanis, Executive Social Katherine Maslon- Perez, Andy Del Villar, Victoria Gonzalez, Roxy Hernandez and Ashley wife of Sargent Gerstle for ka, (second row) Corina Banda, Olivia Garza, Aleida Gonzalez, Naya Sorto. Photo submitted by Lori Alexender 50 years. Continued from Page 1A Pet chipping and other pet-re- come children. Paula was preceded in building, at 11911 Black- lated exhibitions will also be Those wishing to enter death by parents Clarence hawk, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on site. There will be a $5 per the run/walk and dog com- Edward Nelson Jr. and Eliz- The Strut Your Mutt dog dog registration fee, which petition may register on- abeth Louise Baker Nelson parade will begin at 4 p.m. includes a participant wrist- line at www.southbeltcham Dobie Lariaettes perform at Spring Show and brother Phillip Edward The event will give local dog band. ber.com. Advance activity By Jonathan Chapa It was led by Director Pennington, the owner/ all the dancers have put in to ence. Nelson. She is survived by lovers a chance to mingle with Multiple food trucks and wristbands may also be pur- her husband; children Randa others, while enjoying a day in a concession stand will be at chased at the site. The J. Frank Dobie Lari- Peggy Moree and Colonel founder of American Dance make the performances hap- The Spring show is the aettes and dance department Judy Sawyer. and Drill Team, to participate pen. team’s fi nal performance of Lea Gerstle Kennon and hus- the park. Residents may enter the event to provide refresh- Registration forms for the band Walter L. Kennon IV, their pets in multiple contests, ments. run/walk and dog competi- will hold its annual Spring The Lariaettes currently in the Super Bowl LI halftime “The dancers have worked the year. Show, That’s What Girls consists of 46 members and is performance this year with very hard on this show for It is a time to relive all the Bethella Rachel Gerstle Kipp including prettiest dog, ugliest There will be a $5 per tion are also available at the and husband William L. Kipp dog, largest dog, smallest dog, child fee for a wristband to chamber offi ce and the Clear are Made Of April 6 - 8 at 7 under the leadership of Lori Lady Gaga. months, and they are so ex- memories, perform contest p.m. in the school’s audito- Alexander. The Spring Show is a cited to debut their work,” routines one last time and add and Theodore Edward Ger- best trick, best dog and own- participate in all games and Brook City MUD offi ce. stle and wife Ana Y. Fasci; er costume, female diva dog activities. Forms are to be completed rium. This is Alexander’s ninth dance performance that the Bohny said. class dances along with new The Lariaettes were year as the director and her Dobie High School Lari- The theme of the Spring productions to the show. sister Pamela Rachel Nelson and male macho dog. All dogs All proceeds will bene- and mailed or returned, with Wiley; grandchildren Ash- must be on leashes. fi t the South Belt-Ellington payment, to the to the cham- founded in 1968, the year 12th year of teaching. aettes put on every year in the Show is “girls,” which is why Admission is $10, and Dobie High School opened. One of the Lariaettes re- spring semester. it is called That’s What Girls tickets can be purchased from ley Kennon, Hannah Ken- Animal experts will be on Chamber of Commerce Ed- ber offi ce. non, Joseph Kipp, Johnathan site to answer questions and ucation Outreach Committee, For more information, call The founding team con- cent performances was the The show features dances are Made Of, as all the danc- any Lariaette or at the door sisted of 52 members. opportunity given by Joyce from the Lariaettes, as well es and songs have a girl infl u- while supplies last. Kipp, Joshua Kipp, Jacob give information about keep- which provides school sup- 281-481-5516 or info@south Kipp, Kaeley Gerstle, Brook ing pets happy and healthy. plies and uniforms to low-in- beltchamber. as their junior varsity dance team and dance department Freeze, Daisy Freeze, Eddie Constables fi ght crime students. Easter egg hunt announced Hernandez, Oscar Fasci, Car- Local library events set Also included are some The American Legion Post 490 will host an Easter Egg los Hernandez and Raul Her- Continued from Page1A nandez. Parker Williams Library a.m. guest performers from around Hunt on April 8 from noon to 2:30 p.m. The following events are scheduled for Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. the area. There will be hot dogs, chips and drinks provided to chil- The visitation is Friday, Several shell casings were found in the parking lot of March 31, from 10 to 11 TaxAide is available Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Monday, April 17. the bar, but the suspect had already fl ed the scene. Chelsea Bohny, assistant dren ages 1 to 10. Bring your own basket. There will be no tax assistance on Good Friday, April 14. Volunteers from AARP TaxAide The American Legion Post 490 is located at 11702 Galves- a.m.; the funeral service is The suspect is described as merely a white male director for the Lariaettes, will assist with federal income tax preparation, tax questions and fi ling tax returns at no compliments the dedication ton Road in Houston, across from Ellington Field. at 11 a.m. Both services will charge on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Bring a photo-ID, Social Security card and any other wearing a gray shirt. Anyone with any information on be held at Gulfhaven Sev- offi cial documentation for oneself and all dependents, a copy of last year’s income tax return, this incident is urged to contact the Harris County Pre- enth Day Adventist Church, W-2 forms from each employer, unemployment compensation statements and other necessary cinct 2 Constable’s offi ce at 281-481-9189. Leader checks out social media 10716 Sabo Road. Pastor forms. Noel Lazarus offi ciating. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be at the library on Saturdays, By Mary Doan On Wednesday, March old, bullying and harassing 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 8. VITA offers free tax assistance for those earning $54,000 Quilt guild meets Leader The South Belt-Elling- 22, a Precinct 2 depu- a group of four boys about obituary policy or less annually, persons with disabilities and taxpayers with limited English vocabulary. The Bay Area Quilt Guild meets the fi rst Tuesday of each ton Chamber of Commerce IRS-certifi ed volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic fi l- ty stopped a 25-year-old the age of 8-12 years old month at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. will host its second annual Obituaries submitted ing to qualifi ed individuals. Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m., with the general meeting at 7 male that was seen walk- at Sageglen Park, 11610 to the Leader are Basic computer classes are offered on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Phone the library for infor- p.m. Family Fun Festival Satur- ing down the middle of the Sageyork Drive. The son published free of charge. mation and registration details, or check the library’s home page at www.hcpl.net. The guest speaker will be Jan Mathews and her program day, April 8 from 4-8 p.m. street near Sagevale Lane of the member had report- They are edited to conform Thursday, March 30, 2 p.m. Book discussion on The Secret Chord, by Geraldine Brooks. will be “The History and Development of Foundation Piecing at Clear Brook City Park and Kirkville Drive. The edly told her when coming to the Leader style. Friday, March 31, 5 p.m. Anime club: Sword Art Online, rated TV-14, for ages 13 and and Its Impact on the Quilting Industry.” near the intersection of young male had reported- home, there were days that older. Mathews is a certifi ed Judy Niemeyer instructor and has Blackhawk and Scarsdale ly stated that he was on his the older boys would force CCART to meet Monday-Friday, April 3-7, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. STAAR Wars Training Camp. In conjunction taught at the International Quilt Festival, on quilt cruises, and Blvd. way to work. the younger boys to fi ght with the Dobie High School National Honors Society, the library is offering STAAR Test across the states. There will be infl at- During the interaction, one another, and if they in April preparation for grades 3, 4 and 5. Preregistration is required. Her program will be on Tuesday, April 4. Guests are wel- ables, games and run or The Clear Creek Asso- Wednesdays, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. the deputy searched the refused, the older boys come. walk. (See story Page 1A.) man’s backpack and found would hurt them. ciation of Retired Teachers Thursdays, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For additional information, contact Debby Benson at 713- (CCART) will hold its April Saturdays, Vietnamese Learning Time. Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 begins at 11:15 248-8757 or visit bayareaquiltguild.org. For more information a loaded sawed-off shot- The boys have also meeting on Tuesday, April a.m. and Level 3 begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information on these programs, speak with Loc visit the South Belt-El- gun. reportedly touched the 11. The meetings are held Bui. lington Chamber of Com- The young male was member’s 12-year-old at the Bay Area Community For more information on library events, phone the library at 281-484-2036. merce Facebook page or on probation as a felon daughter inappropriate- Center located at 5002 NASA Bracewell Branch Library SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-Ellington southbeltchamber.com. and is now facing an un- ly and, allegedly, hit her Parkway in Seabrook. The The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: Members of the Peo- lawful carry charge. For son on the head with roof featured speaker will be Su- Saturday, April 1, 10:30 a.m. Spanish computer class san Kaufman from the Clay- ple of Sagemont Facebook more information visit the shingles. The member urg- ton Library with a presenta- Saturday, April 1, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. English learning; 12:30 p.m. Lego playtime LLeadereader page rave over the up- South Belt & Sagemont es parents to speak to their tion on Genealogy. Tuesday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. Baby storytime; 10:30 a.m. Toddler playtime coming opening of House area crime alert Facebook children who play at this –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– The meeting will start at Wednesday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. Toddler storytime; 11:15 a.m. Toddler playtime of Pies on Fuqua near page. park to make sure they are 9:30 a.m. with a social gath- Wednesday, April 5, Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Ba- the Gulf Freeway where ering for coffee and cookies. sics; 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint A member of the South not being harassed. 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 the Black-eyed Pea once Belt This & That Facebook For additional informa- The business meeting will For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-393-2580. All events are begin at 10 am. All Texas re- free and open to the public. E-mail: [email protected] stood. For additional infor- page has warned residents tion visit the South Belt tired school employees from Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday, closed; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 6 Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners mation visit the People of to watch out for a group of This & That Facebook the area are invited. The an- p.m., Thursday, noon - 8 p.m., Friday, 1 - 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sagemont Facebook page. six boys about 10-13 years page. nual dues are $45. Thursday, March 30, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Frazier Name That Book team earns second Moore releases honor, merit, perfect attendance The following honor roll, cia-Cuevas, Alfredo Gonza- Chavez, Esaias Compton, Jorge Jasso and Zain Khan. Giovanni Nunez, Isaac Pena- merit roll and perfect atten- lez, Aiden Ly, Emmery Lynn, Alexis Davis, Kristin Do, Ce- Kayla Lam, Xavier Lara, do, Timothy Pham, Tahllon dance have been released for Kobe Magana, Leah Moreno, sar Flores, Jose Flores, Vale- Joseph Le, Pablo Lopez, Provost, Tariq Riley, Jael Moore Elementary for the Evan Orozco, Jacob Phan, ria Garcia Cuevas, Anneliese Bobby Maldonado, Brissa Rivera, Dillon Steve, Sky- third nine weeks. Toryn Provost, Cesar Salinas, Goodrum, Annalise Gutier- Marroquin, Joshua Medina, lar Stoves, Jacob Tagle, Na- Honor Roll Henry Ta, Maxwell Torres, rez, Emmaly Gutierrez, Tripp Charles Nash, Riley Nguy- thaniel Torres, Caitlyn Tran, Third Grade Ethan Tran and Israel Harris, Leonel Hernandez, en To, Alan Nguyen, Jacky Vivian Tran and Maria Piper Battarbee, Anddy Yanez Gutierrez. Madison Hill, Nia Jackson, Ngueyn, Ryan Nguyen, Valdez-Colvin. Bustos, Kevin Chau, Jaslynn Second Grade Chavez, Grant Garcia, Mor- Isabella Alvarez, Kobe gan Hill, Donovan Luu, Arredondo, Hadassah Bur- Dobie NHS help at PW Library Peyton Lynn, Leo Martinez, gett, Nicholas Cantu, Na- Jayden Nguyen and Anthony talie De Paz, Linkin Dinh, Nguyen. Natalie Elkins, Adrian Es- Fourth Grade trada, Alyssa Gutierrez, Kei- Kristin Do, Anneliese Go- ra Hammond, Eddie Harris, odrum, Riley Nguyen To, Angela Huitt, Christian Jasso, Dillon Steve, Julian Valencia Michael Johnson, Esther Le, and Jordi Zamudio. Jordan Le, Ruby Lovo, Jorge Merit Roll Martinez, Miah Martinez, Third Grade Nevaeh McZeal, Charleston Henry Armenta, Londyn Nash, Yamileth Ramales, Ire- August, Ethan Garay, An- land Riley, Christopher Ru- gel Gonzales, Anson Huynh, bio, Samantha Salazar, Sophia Ava Macias, Tristan Mou- Sauceda, Taylen Sayles Gal- ton, Matthew Muniz, Jathan loway, Jennifer Tan, Marlee Obregon, Thalia Oddo, Alex Tillman, Ly Dinh Tran and Ruiz, Melanie Sanchez, Kian Noah Wilhoite. The Frazier Elementary Name That Book team earned ing book quotations to their corresponding book title. Ton, Aidan Veita and Zoey Third Grade the second place distinction at the Pasadena Indepen- Shown with their silver medals are, left to right, Chance Vuong. Londyn August, Katelynn dent School district NTB competition on Saturday, Bess, Rubi Martinez, Johnny Carter, Grace Arriola, Fourth Grade Binns, Nathaly Bonilla, Bri- March 25. During the competition, students tested their Kaylie Bui and team coach/librarian Christine Roberts. Khnum Amos, Leo- an Bui, Anddy Bustos, Julissa knowledge of 20 different books by correctly match- Photo submitted nel Hernandez, Joseph Le, Cantu, Nicholas De La Rosa, Ryan Nguyen, Tahllon Pro- Jordan De Robles, Kevin Do, vost, Caitlyn Tran, Philip Cooper Estes, Amanda Fer- LBC Tank Terminals donates $200,000 to SJC Tran, Vivian Tran and Emma nandez Boujourne, Ethan Ga- Zamora. ray and Alejandro Her-nan- LBC Tank Terminals of prep work for facility pipeline.” the only associate degree pro- Perfect Attendance dez. Houston has pledged expansion, additional parking LBC Tank Terminals gram in maritime transporta- Pre-K Anson Huynh, Eli Jack- $200,000 to the San Jacinto and docking, and a 16-acre Houston offers deep water tion in Texas for those who Gabriela Cortez Amaya, son, Sebastian Jasso, Ale- College Foundation in sup- wetlands area improvement access and connections via are new to the industry and Brandon Nguyen, Katelyn jandro Jimenez Her-nan- port of student scholarships, plan. road, rail and pipelines to the an associate degree for cargo Pham, Jason Tan, Miguel Va- dez, Maazin Khan, David program equipment and In addition, LBC Tank greater Houston industrial handling/logistics that is lencia Alfaro and Mason Vu. Le, Keenan Llanes, Maris- facilities support. Terminals Houston is offer- complex and beyond. The transferable to Texas Kindergarten sa Lugo, Peyton Lynn and The donation was present- ing internships for San terminal handles a wide Southern University and the Brandon Bustos, Brianna Damyah Mills. ed to the San Jacinto College Jacinto College students, job range of chemicals, petro- University of Houston Bustos, Natalee Dent, Anna Kamila Murguia, Andrew board of trustees on March 6. placement, and instructor chemicals, oil products and College of Technology. Estrada, Caden Hill, Kh- Nguyen, Anthony Nguy- “We are proud to be col- support for the maritime and other liquid products, while Introduction to ships and loe Lanham, Emmitt Larry, en, Jayden Nguyen, Thalia laborating and partnering industrial technology trades offering all ground and sea shipping courses are included Shown are Dobie High School National Honor Society members Jacklyn Tran (left) Rahul Marroquin, Maximo Oddo, Kai Okonkwoonah, with the LBC Tank Terminal programs. transport modes. It has three in the college’s business and Jarely Claros who volunteered at Parker Williams Branch Library on Satur- Martinez and Jesse Marti- Jevonne Perez, Jezreel Ra- Group,” said Ruth Keenan, “This is an investment in ship docks designed to han- administration associate day, March 18. Photo by Ann Abernathy executive director of the San our youth, and an important dle large ships and barges, degree, transferable to Texas nez. males, Yvette Ramos, Luke Jacinto College Foundation. investment to support our with a customer focus on A&M University in Maddox Martinez, Hiba Riley, Tyson Riley, Josi- “This legacy partnership will industry needs so that we can providing the safest, most Galveston. Mateen, Robert Mendoza, ah Romero-Love, Michael Dobie NHS students volunteer directly benefit our College, keep up with the growing reliable and efficient tank Industrial technology Jose Meza, Isalbella Munoz, Ruiz, Melanie Sanchez, Erik our students and their fami- workforce demand,” said storage and logistical sys- training at San Jacinto Kate Nguyen, Marcus Olivar- Santillanes, Juliet Silva, An lies, and the surrounding LBC Tank Terminals tems. College prepares students to ri, Izaiz Ron Cancio, Camila To, Kian Ton, Jaiden Torres, at Parker Williams Library communities we serve.” Regional Business President, San Jacinto College offers earn an industry certification, Salomon, Valerie Sanchez, Bladimir Tovar and Zoey National Honor Society Membership in the dents must average at a min- When complete, the total Americas, John Grimes. training for new and incum- and a certificate or associate Hailey Silva, Natalie Teran, Vuong. students from Dobie High National Honor Society has imum a 4.50 on the weight- value of the partnership will “Education is the foundation bent workers in maritime and degree in a variety of fields Long Tran and Travis Tran. Fourth Grade School volunteered their become recognized nation- ed grade-point system. be approximately $4.3 mil- for our future. We are proud industrial technology. The including welding, electrical First Grade Khnum Amos, Kalel Arre- time during their spring ally as one of the highest Then, an over-all aver- lion. This total includes to partner with San Jacinto San Jacinto College maritime technology, construction Lilah Aguayo, Khalia Al- dondo, Erandi Barrera, Jose- break at Parker Williams honors that can be bestowed age, beginning with the scholarship, program equip- College and offer this contri- program offers training for management, process tech- len, Benjamin Arbing, Sam- lyn Benitez, Rhiannon Caz- Branch Library located at upon a high school student. ninth grade, must be at least ment and facilities support, bution to do our part in filling working mariners to update nology, nondestructive test- uel Barajas, Naomi Burton, ares, Paris Cervantes, Victor the northwest corner of Membership carries with it a 4.50, also on the weighted site development in the form the gaps in the workforce their USCG certifications, ing and more. Trinity Dang, Edgar Gar- Chapa, Aden Chavez, Covan Scarsdale and Beamer. responsibility and should be grade-point system. Periodically, the library considered the beginning of Students are then selected conducts a count of its an obligation, not merely by a faculty committee on patrons noting the time of the successful culmination the basis of character, schol- Dobie announces HOSA state qualifi ers visits and whether adult or of an effort to achieve rec- arship, leadership and ser- child. ognition and honor. vice. The NHS students were Members are selected from Lachee Payne and Jen- stationed near the entrance the 11th and 12th grades. nifer Bland are the sponsors of the library and recorded The grading period of NHS at Dobie High Dobie Health Occupation visits by the public using immediately preceding the School. NHS member Mary Students of America mem- counters and a spread- induction is the qualifying Doan coordinated the library bers competed in the Tex- sheet. period, during which stu- customer count. as HOSA Area 6 Spring Leadership Conference Feb. 10 and 11. Those com- peting and placing are, Dobie advances to HOSA state left to right, Esther Kim, Dobie High School stu- second place HOSA bowl placed 2nd in Area includes placed fi rst in online testing. dents participating at the team; Leanna Ta, second Kevin Phan, Thanh Huynh, Maxine Gomez, medical Health Occupation Students place HOSA bowl team; Leanna Ta, and newest mem- reading competitor who is of America Area 6 Spring Kevin Phan, second place ber Esther Kim who joined a junior, placed fi rst in Area Conference will compete at HOSA bowl team; Kim- this year replaced Mandy Cao last year and third in Area the State in Corpus Christi, berly Bui, second place who graduated last year. This this year. Gomez is also the March 31 through April 2. CPR/First Aid team; Kelly is their third year to compete as President of Dobie’s HOSA HOSA is an international Tran, second place CPR/ a HOSA Bowl team. student organization. Gomez student organization recog- First Aid team; and Tay- The 11 students competing will compete on April 2 with a nized by the U.S. Department lor Nguyen, third place at State Conference will begin multiple choice test and write of Education and the Health Nursing Assisting. Not with a multiple choice test on an essay to be used as a tie Science Education Division pictured, but moving on to Friday and then the top 10 breaker, if necessary. of Association for Career and state competition as well, competitors will move to the Kimberly Bui and Kelly Technical Education. The are Maxine Gomez, third skills competition on April 1. Tran, placed second in CPR/ organization’s mission is to place Medical Reading; Vy Taylor Nguyen, nursing as- fi rst aid. Tran is a senior, who promote career opportunities Pham, fi rst place Dental sisting competitor placed fi rst competed in HOSA CPR/ in the health care industry and Terminology; Jessica Vu, in Online Testing, and third at fi rst aid for two years. Bui is increase the delivery of equal- third place CPR/First Aid Area competition. Nguyen is a junior, who worked to learn ity health care to all people. team; Kennedy Ho, third a senior and has been work- the skills required to be Tran’s Dobie has fi ve teachers place CPR/First Aid team; ing with student volunteers teammate in the competition. who are part of HOSA. One is and Thanh Huynh, second to hone his nursing assisting “We are working hard to Cheryl Sanders, RN, a world place HOSA bowl team. skills for the last three months. prepare for this weekend’s health research teacher. Photo by Taylor Nguyen Jessica Vu and Kennedy State HOSA Conference. I am “We will have 11 students Ho, freshman team for CPR/ very hopeful that we will have competing at the State Con- fi rst aid, placed third in On- some Longhorns moving on,” ference in Corpus Christi. line Testing and third in Area, Sanders said. Our HOSA Bowl team has respectively. Vy Pham, den- The top three teams at competed for three years and tal terminology competitor State advance to the Inter- placed 4th last year at state,” placed fi rst in Area. Pham is a national HOSA Conference Sanders said. 12th-grade student that com- in Orlando June 21-24 at the The HOSA Bowl Team that peted for her fi rst time and Disney Coronado Resort. Roberts Middle School announces honor, attendance rolls The following honor roll Lopez and Jennifer Ly. Eduardo Cruz, Joanna Woodard. Daniel Ibarra, Afam Linh Vuong, Derek West, Alberto Lezama Garcia, Benedetto, Aldo Morales, Rodriguez, Jessica Rohmfeld, and perfect attendance have Vincent Mac, Ariel Davila, Andrew Do, Derrick Perfect Attendance Iyegbu, James Jackson Jr., Kayorie Wright and Mary Daniel Licerio, Grecia Lopez Melody Nabi, Bao Nguyen, Rafael Rojas, Emerson been released for Fred Martinez, Gisettee Martinez, Doss, Yoali Enriquez, Fifth Grade Anthony Johnson, Anna Le, Young. Serna, Hector Lopez, Salet Bryan Nguyen, Luis Nieves, Sarabia, Eduardo Sepulveda, Roberts Middle School for Trinity Maxwell, Edward Phoenix Fielden, Ma Vanessa Alvarez Chavez, Jonathan Le, Uyen Le, Joel Sixth Grade Lovo, Brandon Ly, Christian Isabela Nunez, Raymond Vianey Silva, Kendon Smith the third nine weeks. Medina, Giovanni Mendoza, Figueroa, Iveth Flores, Carlos Amaya Vargas, Andres Lopez Jr., Jennifer Ly, Belen Abeja, Ali Abutair, Ly, Justin Mai, Victor Olsen, Anthony Orellana, and Carrick Steans Jr. Honor Roll Frida Mejia, Abraham Lyzbeth Flores and Kaylee Andrade, Aliah Aragon, Vincent Mac, Jazzmine Mario Aguilar, Elkin Alfaro Marchante, Joshua Marquez, Samuel Pineda Jr., Ivan Christian Torres, Martin Fifth Grade Mercado, Adrian Monita, Frank. Alexandrea Arias, Angie Marquez, Ariel Martinez, Ranyia Allen, Alyssa Lluvia Martinez Martinez, Quilantan and Siarra Tran, Johana Turcios, Imaad Ali, Carlos Amaya Jazzlyn Moya, Victoria Ngo, Rafael Galan, Noah Arias, Hamza Arif, Kevin Diego Martinez, Danial Alvarado, Alyssa Anderson, Kristin Martinez, Natalia Quintero. Sherbano Vajlani, Francisco Vargas, Kailynn Andino, John Nguyen, Peter Nguyen, Gaytan, Sophia Garay, Angel Ayala, Angelo Baluyut, Masoom and Celae Mazique. Daniel Andrade, Keauno Martinez, Yair Martinez and Jacob Raines, Andrew Valadez III, Liliana Vargas, Hamza Arif, Leobardo Terry Nguyen and Tuyet Garcia, Haley Garza, Enrique Banda, Katelyn Giovanni Mendoza, Andrade, Leonel Araiza, Jose Tashjae Mccann. Ramirez, Briana Ramos, Andrew Vela, Guillermo Aviles, Angelo Baluyut, Nguyen. Cameron Gilbert, Gabriella Banks, Damian Benavidez, Abraham Mercado, Shaina Arevalo, Miguel Armenta, Cindy Medina, Elizabeth Felicity Resendez, Diana Velasquez, Yesenia Villatoro- Houston Banda, Mohannad Anastasia Odom, Alex Gomez, Jacob Gonzales, James Betties, Daniel- Miles, Adrian Monita, Anh Allison Arreola, Rabab Asif Mejia, Nabil Miramontes, Reyes, Javier Rodriguez, Rivera, Ainsley Willis and Bataineh, Daniel-Alexander Olivares, Mariana Perales, Julianna Gonzales, Brianna Alexander Bonilla, Kevin Nguyen, John Nguyen, Peter Angel Balderas, Jonathan Michael Montemayor Jordy Rodriguez, Monica Gabriella Zepeda. Bonilla, Tiana Bradley, Mariana Ramos, Katie Gonzalez, Leonardo Bradley, Tiana Bradley, Nguyen, Terry Nguyen, Banegas, Adrian Barboza, Austin Buchner, Alan Bui, Ramirez, Kimberly Rivera, Gonzalez, Victoria Gonzalez, Rebecca Cabello, Marlene Zachary Nwosu, Alex Eduardo Beltran and Destini Rebecca Cabello, Carolina Yair Rivera, Kiana Rodriguez, Mahir Hoque and Ryan Carbajal, Aiden Carranza, Olivares, Sabino Ortiz, Brown. Cantarero, Jorge Camacho, Gustavo Salinas, Dominick Humphrey. Alex Carrillo, Marco Chaidez Mariana Perales, Kevin Pino, Ailani Canales, Jordyn Rothko Chapel to host pianist Aiden Carranza, Ricardo Sanchez, Alyson Schwausch, Thalia Le, Daniel Licerio, Jr. and Christopher Contreras. Iris Premanand and Savion Canales, Joel Cazares, Kayla The Rothko Chapel, a He was the fi rst musical The Rothko Chapel has Cordova, Kaitlyn Corona, Allisyn Sockwell, Anna Madeline Lopez, Grecia Kaisley Cordero, Ricardo Premanand. Coleman, Kentrayl Coleman, nonprofi t located at 3900 performer at James Turrell’s the same reverence for Tend- Amyiah Cotton, Emma Cruz Serpas, Maddisyn Sockwell, Lopez Serna, Justin Mai, Cordova III, Niki Corona, Muhammad Qureshi, Felix Corona III, Sara Cruz, Yupon St., will be hosting Skypace in Sarasota, Florida. ler’s skills on the piano. and Lisa Curiel. Alex Soloya and Oscar Sosa. Kimberly Mai, Yair Martinez, Mariah Costello, Hazael Adam Ray Jr., Randy Reyes Joanna Davila, Andrew Do, the internationally renowned He has been praised by the “In his previous Roth- Yalat De Luna, Alan Yecenia Tamez, Hermynie Lluvia Martinez Martinez, Cruz, Aaliyah Davis, Jurnee Chicas, Kimberly Rivera, Aliaya Doyle, Nam Duong, American pianist Andy Tend- Los Angeles Times, the New ko performances, Adam re- Dodin, Arath Dodin, Taylor, Layla Torres, Michael Tashjae Mccann, Reanna Davis, Rodrigo De Leon III, Zoe Rivera, Juan Rodriguez, Yoali Enriquez, Ivan ler at a free concert at 7 p.m. Yorker, Time Out New York sponded to the Chapel en- Roderick Drumgo, Princess Tran, Mai Anh Truong, Mcsween, Cindy Medina, Alan Dodin, Arath Dodin, Kiana Rodriguez, Julyssa Escuadra, Adrian Figueroa, on Thursday, April 20. and the Baltimore Sun. Tend- vironment by sharing an Edogiawerie, Devin Jayden Valdez, Julius Valdez, Paula Mendoza, Aldo Princess Edogiawerie, Sanchez, Daniel Santiago, Ma Figueroa, Iveth Flores There is a $10 suggested ler’s memoir, “88x50,” about ambitious program of ex- Fitzhenry, Hugo Flores, Jeneby Varela, Laisha Morales, Mario Moreno, Datorion Fairfa, Devin Daniel Saravia, Alyson and Lyzbeth Flores. donation. his grassroots 50-state recit- quisitely understated music Katya Flores, Carlos Funez, Villarreal, Teresa Vu, Derek Monica Munoz and Javoris Fitzhenry, Hugo Flores, Schwausch, Tyvion Scott, Rafael Galan Jr., Jeremy The program will include al tour, was a 2014 Kirkus -- works that provoke, chal- Natalia Gamez, Aranzasu West, Giselle Wittenberg and Myles. Katya Flores, Kelly Flores Isabel Segovia, Emmanuel Galan, Angel Garcia, Aldo works by Nico Muhly, Ear- Indie Book of the Month lenge, thrill, and ultimate- Garcia, Emily Garcia, Leticia Zuriyah Zavala. Angel Nguyen, Bao and Natalia Gamez. Serna, Evelyn Sifuentes and Garza, Haley Garza, Noah le Brown, Marina Poleukhi- and Lambda Literary Award ly move the listener,” public Garcia, Mauricio Gloria, Sixth Grade Nguyen, Isabela Nunez, Humberto Gaona Jr., Christopher Silva. Gaytan, Erik Gomez, na, Charlie Sdraulig, Morton nominee. programs and community Miranda Gonzalez Garza, Belen Abeja, Brittni Raymond Olsen, Janice Jonathan Garces Jr., Eliud Sahalley Silva, Allisyn Julianna Gonzales, Brianna Feldman and Philip Glass. He serves on the faculty engagement director Ashley Alana Goree and Izmael Aguilar, Elkin Alfaro, David Padilla, Cayla Patterson, Garcia, Isaac Garcia, Mariana Sockwell, Christopher Gonzalez, Brian Gutierrez, Tendler has performed of Third Street Music School Clemmer said. Guzman. Alvarado, Keauno Andrade, Omni Parris, Adrita Rahman, Garcia, Diana Gomez Chicas, Tillison, Layla Torres, Elizabeth Gutierrez, Angelisa solo recitals across the U.S., Settlement - the country’s “The performances fused Ayesha Hasan, Earl Madison Arcizo, Miguel Diana Reyes, Mariah Flor Gomez Chicas, Miranda Leonardo Torres, Chris- Hernandez, Elizabeth Her- including engagements at fi rst community music school musical programming with Haymond, Abdallah Helal, Armenta, Angel Arroyo, Rodriguez, Marissa Rojas, Gonzalez Garza, Alana Goree topher Tovar, Helen Tovar, nandez, Gilbert Hernandez, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Cen- in New York City where he the physical space to create Emily Hernandez, Rodrigo Rabab Asif, Angel Balderas, Adrian Sanchez, Grace Izmael Guzman, Alyssa Michael Tran, Mai Truong, Nailea Hernandez, Mahir ter, Symphony Space, Na- lives. sonic clearings for refl ec- Hernandez, Xally Hernandez, Elias Banda, Honesty Brooks Serrano, Damian Solis, Hernandez, Emily Her- Murisa Turrubiates, Bladimir Hoque, Gloria Immaculate tional Sawdust, Baryshnikov This will be Tendler’s tion.” Afam Iyegbu, Anna Le, and Destini Brown. Christian Torres, Hao Tran, nandez, Nathan Hernandez, Vazquez, Alfredo Venegas and Eric Johnson Ii. Arts Center, the Maverick fourth performance at the For information,visit roth Jonathan Le, Uyen Le, Arely Carrillo, Joel Sherbano Vajlani, Rye Rodrigo Hernandez and Jr., Laisha Villarreal, Rayyan Khan, Kareemah Concert Hall and the Fisher Rothko Chapel, which he kochapel.org or call 713-524- Sameer Lodhi, Ximena Cazares, Kyra Cervantes, Williamson and Aaron Aaron Huynh. Benjamin Vo, Teresa Vu, Kothiya, Kennedy Lewis, Center at Bard College. said is his favorite venue. 9839. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 30, 2017 New Directions singles meet Melillo names Over The Back Fence by Alexis New Directions, a group of singles, ages 50 and older, gets together the fi rst and third Monday monthly at the Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway, at 6 p.m. The events include potluck dinner and a meeting 3rd nine weeks which may have guest speakers with group activities. For information, call Margarita at 832-715-9658. BIRTHDAY WISHES TO JUDY Amy Rojas. Havivy, Sabine Jones, Eric Schwab, honor roll Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent Stuchbery Elementary Gilbert Marlowe, Cheryl Padora, Eliza Library seeks donations March 30 from friends and the Leader staff Carlos Torres enjoys a fool-proof birth- Gillock, Gloria Bustamante and Sandy The following honor roll Luke Auzenne, Janelle Bar- to Judy Harrison who is on staff at San day April 1. Birthday wishes are sent to Cline; Saturday, April 1: Sharon Lay, Carol The Friends of Parker Williams Branch Library, has been released for Melillo reiro, Ethan Bishop, Prima Jacinto College and chair of the South Belt- Laurie Chmarney April 3. Baccaro, Charlie Heaton and Natasha 10851 Scarsdale, is seeking donations of gently used Middle School for the third Burgett, Jade Cabrera, Dylan Ellington Chamber of Commerce Education Roberts Middle School Logan; Sunday, April 2: Raven Brooks, fi ction and nonfi ction books. There is a particular need nine weeks. Campos, Kaitlyn Campos, Outreach Committee which is involved in the Enjoying a birthday March 31 is Maribel Minerva Segovia, Stephen Hooper, for adult soft-backs (pocketbooks) and all children’s Fifth Grade Kaleb Campos, Aidan Ce- annual South Belt Family Fun Fest in April. De La Fuentes. Mona Valerio, Suzette Corona, Yvette books. CDs and DVDs are also being sought. Aaron Aguilar, Marice- dillo, Bella Cisneros, Jason SCHOOL DAZE Thompson Intermediate Cheatwood, Cathy White, Edward Gish la Aguilar, Jacob Aguirre, Coats, Victoria Couchman, The following staff members of the Light the trick birthday candles for and Lisa Bourque; Monday, April 3: Erika Dobie 40th reunion set Chelsea Akinloye, Cassius Amy Cruz, Sarah Cruz, Colin Pasadena Independent School District cel- Melissa Allen on April 1. Saavedra, Lillian Lee, Aimee Salazar- The Dobie High School Class of 1977 will hold a Arredondo, Ezekiel Arriaga, Dang and Hieu Dang. ebrate birthdays March 30 through April 5. Dobie High Arroyo, Maria Keim and Sharon Rhoads; two-day event, starting Friday evening, Sept. 15, with a Shaira Balanta, Mya Bell, Raul Diaz, Jenny Do, Atkinson Elementary Enjoy a slice of a triple-layer cake March Tuesday, April 4: Debbie Pitre, Monika mixer at South Shore Harbour from 6 - 10 p.m. The Sat- Jeymy Cabrera, Jill Canales, Nicolas Edmondson, Sulak Special birthday greetings are sent to 30 with Bertilda Hollin, Nghiep Nguyen Sandridge, Jenn Copeland, Wendy Banh Irene Castillo, Xavier Chapa, Emilee, Andrea Espinosa, urday night event is from 7 p.m. to midnight, Sept.16, Isaac Rodriguez April 3. and Leslie Siegler-Keton. Send a birthday Nguyen, Travis Doe, Katie Burns and at the Green Event Center, 2000 W. Parkwood Ave. in Dominick Chavez, Camryn Leslie Espinoza, Evan Fraus- Burnett Elementary greeting April 1 to Johnetta Roy. Jared Fredricksen; and Wednesday, Collins, Heli Contreras, Tyler tro, Ashlee Garcia, Jasmin Friendswood. For more information, visit www.jfrankdo Judy Vazquez marks a day of celebra- FACEBOOK FRIENDS April 5: Chris Gehringer, Davis Borsché, bie1977.com or www.facebook.com/jfd1977. Dang, Di Dao, Julissa Duarte Garcia, Noah Garcia, Gabri- tion for her birthday on April 3. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Jennifer Smith, Teri Polluck, Debbie and Vivian Duong. ela Garza, Victoria Garza, Frazier Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday wish- Trellue, Cindy Russell and Don Adam. April 8 – 7 am - 3 pm McKlaus Erick Garcia, Marcus Gomez, David Gon- Greetings for a wonderful birthday are es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Dylan Erickson, Zoe Espino- zales, Alexa Gonzalez, Jiselle sent to Felicia Olivares April 5. birthday this week: Email news such as birthday, anni- Blackhawk HOA Community Wide za, Madison Fedler-Martinez, Gonzalez, Jasmine Gutierrez Moore Elementary Thursday, March 30: Marilynn Kiel, versary, vacation, birth announcement, Jesus Gamez, Titus Giang, and David Guzman. GARAGE SALE! On March 31, Cheryl Ivens celebrates a John Berlitz, Gina Escobar, Michelle congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Neighborhood located at the corner of Blackhawk and Astoria. Surjurnee Givens-Fontenot, Fernando Hernandez, Ele- special birthday. Matzahn, Walter Luna and Kristin Baxter; beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject Multi-family, electronics, furniture, baby items, clothes, household Lydia Golenko, Micah Gon- anne Herrera, Russel Horton, South Belt Elementary Friday, March 31: Sabita Harnamji, Beth line. Items must be submitted by Friday items and much more! Rain date is April 23. zalez, Mary Grace Pelekam- Chance Hurd, Daisy Irwin, Blow out the birthday candles April 1 for McDonald, Marsha Flournoy, Ami noon for the next week’s publication. oyo, Joshua Gracia, Antonio Edgar Jimenez, Adrianna Hernandez, Jazmin Hernan- Johnson, Ian Johnson, Jus- Remove Trip Hazards & Standing Water dez, Julia Hernandez, Tyler tice Johnson, William Junkin, Hudgens, An Huynh and Eric Marcus Kemp, Bianca Kind- Parker Williams Library hosts Daughters of the Republic Sidewalks + Driveways Huynh. er, Connor King, Evan Kru- + + Makayla Johnson, Shalini stchinsky, Mauricio Leal, Al- Parker Williams Branch Library at 10851 Scarsdale Pool Decks Patio Johnson, Avery Jones, Col- yssa Lloyd, Santiago Lopez, Blvd. offers free programs of interest to the commu- CONCRETE ten Keys, Sebastian King, Ky’jha Love, Madison Lugo, nity. On March 4, the Bluebonnet Branch Chapter of RAISING Quynh Ky, Laura Landers, Emily Martinez and Eyanna the Daughters of the Republic of Texas presented a pro- Seth Lara, Emily Lazo, Den- Martinez. gram at Parker Williams on what it was like to live in CORPORATION nis Le, Rachael Le, Tommy Melissa Martinez, Sophia Texas before, during, and after the establishment of the Le, Jordan Leahman, Joshua Martinez, Aryana Mejorado, Republic of Texas. The audience was allowed to touch 713-991-1777 Lopez, Aidan Maldonado and Danielle Mendiola, Felipe clothing and other items that settlers made and used. Ashley Martinez. Miranda, Connor Mohwin- Presenters were DRT members Lydia Dozler and Patti “We save concrete” Joseph Martinez, Olivia kel, Madelyne Montes, An- Pierce Johnson. Dozler is also a member of Friends of McMahan, Darrianny Merce- thony Morin, Isela Munoz, Parker Williams Branch Library. Dozler is shown be- low in a period outfi t with bonnet and apron holding a dez, Adrian Miles, Roselynn Demah Naser, Anthony New- chamber pot. Photos by Ann Abernathy Molina, Michael Montano, some, Ann Nguyen, Dan- Cindy Ni, Quock-An Ngo, iel Nguyen, Dylan Nguyen, Kailee Nguyen, M-An Nguy- Huyhoang Nguyen, Landon en, Taylor Nguyen, Troy Nguyen, Steven Nguyen, Nguyen, Jacqueline Oba and Vivian Nguyen, Nicole Olaz- Victoria Ortiz-Ramirez. aba, Dominic Ortiz, Nathan Abigail Panza, Audrey Pavalonis, Bella Perez, Erin Paredes, Alton Parker, Ar- Perez and Jaden Pham. iana Perez, Belle Perridon, Thu Pham, Phan Phung, Sophia Posey, Gabriel Presia- Elizabeth Pineda, Nicolas do, Jay-den Rangel, Eduardo Ponce, Jacob Reyna, Mar- Reynero, Daniel Rodriguez, vin Rivas, Ezequiel Rivera, Jeovany Rodriguez, Maddox Phil Rivera, Sieryn Rocha, Rodri-guez, Jacob Romero, Yariel Rodriguez, Jacob Kaylee Ruiz, Emily Salinas, Roppolo, Emily Rosa-Vel- Jorge Salinas, Aliyah San- asquez, Emily Salazar, Ley- chez, Zeta Sanchez and Jack- la Salazar, Evelyn Sanchez, lyn Santos. Christian Schmidt, Serena Shown above, left to right, Alana Ali, granddaughter of Lydia Dozler and mother to Madelyn Sepulveda, Mal- Segura, Mable Self, Leah Aaryan Ali and Waleed Ali, wears a period outfi t which complements Waleed’s attire. colm Sherwood, Nicolas Selwyn-West, Jakob Serna, Soto, Jasmine Stewart, Ken- Kennedy Thai, Yvonne Thai ton Thai, Y Tran, Nkeonyelu and Dang Thomas. Uzomah, Vivica Valencia, Ju- Maria Tipton, Irene Tor- lissa Vega, Walter Velasquez, res, Madeline Torres, Jas- Julina Vo, Hallie Vu, Iveen mine Tran, Johnny Tran, Vu, Kim Vu, Mathew Vu, Camden Turner, Christian Trang Vu, Stephen Wiggins Vega, Vianca Valencia, Mia and Alana Zambrano. Vazquez Garcia, Cardin Vo, Sixth Grade Kaylee Vo, Phu Vu, Tatyana Alexis Acosta, Valerie Walker, Kaitlyn Webb, Travis Akinloye, Mia Alexander, Webb, Maria Wence, Jacob Alize Alvarez, Emelin An- White, Evelyn Wheeler, Ja- drade, Josiah Aranda, Sidney cob Yount, Aubrey Zambrano Armstrong, Jorge Arredondo, and Antony Zavala. Shaar Hashalom hosts Shown right, member of audience Felicia Elliott (left) open discussions with Patti Pierce Johnson, one of the DRT presenters. Articles of clothing from the era were displayed on the wall. Congregation Shaar cussion and bring questions, Date: Saturday, April 1st and Sunday, April 2nd Hashalom’s own Rabbi thoughts and opinions to Stuart Federow will host free, share with all those present. Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Place: YOUR Garage! open to the public, weekly Congregation Shaar ***If needed … RAINOUT DAYS would be April 8th & 9th discussions. Hashalom, 16020 El Camino It’s that time of year again*! Clean out your drawers, closets and The sessions are held Real, is the conservative syn- your garage! A great way to get organized and make money every second Thursday of the agogue in the Bay Area. is to participate in the community garage sale! Remember When Your unused items could be someone else’s treasure. month at Victor’s Restaurant, The community is invited located at 1425 NASA to attend. A volunteer from the community will be placing ads in the local paper Parkway (next to the “space” For more information, and putting signs up at the front entrance of the community. McDonald’s), from 7 to 8:30 contact the synagogue office 40 years ago (1977) pendent School District ported the J. Frank Dobie bee. business and community Garage sales are only allowed in the community twice a year on dates specified by the HOA generally in the Spring and Fall! p.m. at 281-488-5861 or email Marvin Jerry Heckert of Board of Trustees approved Academic Decathlon Team. 5 years ago (2012) leaders, as well as numer- Anyone can join the dis- [email protected]. Pasadena was sentenced to plans for an employee rec- The cases stemmed from a The Sagemeadow Mu- ous elected offi cials, gath- life in prison for the murder ognition program, the pur- competition in which one nicipal Utility District ered March 30 as the South of Anne Barker Loftis, a chase of six 71-passenger Dobie student’s scores were board of directors voted to Belt-Ellington Chamber of Free self-defense offered South Belt resident. school buses and summer not included in the fi nal to- institute a $10 per month Commerce held its 32nd Exceptional Grooming at Common The American Society of Karate is offering free one- The Sagemont Spurs school plans. tals, costing Dobie the state maintenance fee to help pay annual installation banquet. Sense Prices hour self-defense and martial arts courses for teens and soccer organization ended 25 years ago (1992) championship. for expenses related to its Newly elected Houston adults (ages 13-80) at the Sagemont Park Community its season with two Texas The body of Richard Three South Belt resi- aging water and sewer in- Mayor Sylvester Turner 281-484-9655 Center, 11507 Hughes, on Fridays through May 26, be- state championships, the Dean Voiska, a South Belt dents broke into portable frastructure. was the featured speaker at ginning at 7:30 p.m. Red Carpet Girls, ages 8 and resident, was found at 11:30 buildings at Dobie High The district, which has the event. For more information, email Michael.Alonzo@ 9 and the 6- and 7-year-old a.m. in the bushes beside School and stole numerous one of the lowest tax rates Atkinson, South Belt, ASKKarate.com or call 281-788-5930. Flexitallic Gasket Spurs. a dentist’s offi ce at 10126 televisions, VCRs, comput- in the state, took a big hit South Houston and Turner 35 years ago (1982) Thermon near Almeda ers and other items. Unfor- the previous year due to ex- elementary schools were Three juveniles, each of Mall. There were no signif- tunately for the burglars, treme drought conditions in named Honor Roll schools whom attended the Hous- icant wounds found on the they left a trail of stolen the area, according to board for the 2015 school year Groom & Board ton Independent School body, but there was some property from the buildings member Glenn Williams. by the Educational Results District, were arrested in blood on his face and head. to the back yard of one of The new charge, which Partnership and the Insti- SSouthouth BeltBelt connection with several Longtime Weber Ele- those involved. Williams referred to as a tute for Productivity in Ed- assaults to South Belt area mentary School principal 10 years ago (2007) drought recovery fee, ap- ucation. The Honor Roll Tues.-Sat. 11506 Hughes Rd. youngsters who were walk- Charles Winsor and approx- Controversy brewed peared on residents’ water is a national program that 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes GGraphicsraphics ing home from school. A imately 53 of the school’s over the new Pasadena In- bills as an additional line highlights student achieve- 15-year-old Dobie student present and former staff dependent School District item. ments, particularly among BFBGrooming.com had been previously arrest- members fi led a lawsuit school hours. PISD Super- 1 year ago (2016) economically disadvan- ed which led to the arrest of against the Southbend de- intendent Kirk Lewis said Approximately 200 taged school communities. & PrintingPrinting the other three. velopers and various chemi- the changes were neces- A company owned by cal companies. sary to save money on bus state Rep. Randy Penning- 20 years ago (1997) usage. Teachers Yen Rabe One stop for all ton fi led suit against polit- Scott Duncan Williams, and Charlotte Manning ical opponent Bob Graham 17, died while awaiting a argued that making high your wedding needs: and others to stop the al- heart transplant. He had schoolers start their day GGraduationraduation legedly pending publication battled heart problems all earlier was a bad idea since of misleading information his life. many students have night • Invitations • Reception Cards about the company and Clear Creek’s school jobs, and many take care Pennington. board named Clear Brook of younger siblings in the AAnnouncementsnnouncements Paramedics from Hous- High School principal San- morning hours. • Response Cards ton Fire Department Sta- dra Mossman one of three The proposal to charge tion 70 delivered a baby cluster directors. A cluster local sports groups park • Top Quality • Thank You Notes girl during one of the 25 director is responsible for usage fees was rejected calls for service during the a high school and all of its thanks to the efforts of local week. feeder schools. advocates and City Coun- • Reasonable Price • Matchbooks • Scrolls 30 years ago (1987) Dobie senior Carolyn cilmember Addie Wiseman. Dobie High School’s Nedderman signed a schol- Kirkwood South res- • Excellent Service • Napkins production of Volpone was arship agreement to play idents complained about ranked fi rst at a district soccer for the University of loose pit bulls and the lack competition. John Ivy and Vermont. of response from Harris 11555 Beamer Mike Wisbrock were named Thompson’s eighth- County agencies. South Belt Graphics & Printing to the district all-star cast, grade pentathlon team won Eighth-grade Beverly and Danelle Blanco and the district championship. Hills Intermediate student 281-484-4337 Leslie Morris received hon- 15 years ago (2002) Jeremy Morris won the Pas- orable mention. Two of three court cases adena Independent School 281-484-4337 • 11555 Beamer The Clear Creek Inde- had conclusions that sup- District’s annual spelling Thursday, March 30, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Early College high school celebrates 10 years CHECHS celebrates 10 years For the last decade, Clear able to claim top high school when excellence and opportu- lege wasn’t just an option but an internship with NASA. It applications, there are other Horizons Early College High and college graduates who nity join together to ensure a possibility for me. After I encouraged me to explore advantages students don’t School has steadily raised the are pursuing further educa- student success.” graduated, I went to the more internships and contin- realize until they’re in the bar for early college high tion at nationally renowned In 2012, U.S. News & Colorado School of Mines ue to develop personally and program. “For one thing, schools in Texas. public, private and military World Report ranked and earned a degree in civil professionally. Last semester you’re encouraged to focus This year CHECHS is cel- institutions across the United CHECHS the 34th Best High engineering. I worked in I interned at the House of on and explore a career path,” ebrating 10 years of educa- States. This initial experience School in the state of Texas Houston for a few years Representatives Committee said Zerpa. “You can’t gradu- tional excellence made possi- paved the way for the seven and 48th in the nation among designing utilities and work- on Space, Science and ate and not have a plan ble through a partnership additional early college high charter schools. In 2014, ing on construction projects Technology in Washington, because we graduate high between Clear Creek schools that will be part of the CHECHS was named one of all over the city. Now I’m D.C., and it was a life-chang- school with an associate Independent School District San Jacinto College district in Houston’s best public high back in Colorado pursuing ing experience. I attribute all degree.” (CCISD) and San Jacinto 2017.” schools. To date, CHECHS my master’s degree in under- of my success to CHECHS.” Tran added that because College. The first of the In fall 2007, CHECHS has graduated 442 high ground construction and tun- Choosing to attend CHECHS isn’t the stereotypi- College’s four early college opened its doors to more than school seniors, with some of neling and working part time CHECHS is a decision that cal high school experience, high school programs, 100 students during its first, them continuing to presti- designing utility tunnels CHECHS principal Dr. Brett students actually gain more CHECHS is housed on the ground-breaking semester. In gious institutions such as throughout the state of Lemley, says isn’t taken light- freedom than some may San Jacinto College South May 2011, CHECHS saw its Johns Hopkins University, Colorado.” ly. “Our students choose to think. “I like the fact that we Campus. This allows for first graduating class of 81 Rice University and the Alumnus Vinh-Son come to CHECHS and have a lot more freedom than CHECHS students to simul- students with 66 earning an United States Military Nguyen, CHECHS class of engage in our very rigorous regular high school students taneously attend college associate degree. Over the Academy at West Point. 2013, is in his first year of curriculum, taking all because we’re on a college courses while completing years, the school has been CHECHS students are also medical school at the advanced-level high school campus,” she said. “CHECHS high school diploma curricu- regionally and nationally rec- among National Merit and University of Texas Health courses in conjunction with really allows you to become lum requirements. As a result, ognized. Bill and Melinda Gates Science Center at San college-level courses,” he your own person and not just the students graduate high Clear Horizons ECHS Millennium Scholarship Antonio (UT Health San said. “Our priority is to build be an average high school school with a diploma and an isn’t an ordinary high school, recipients. The class of 2016 Antonio). Upon graduating individual relationships with student.” associate of arts degree. according to Dr. Greg Smith, saw the largest graduating from CHECHS, Nguyen was each student in order to know Varghensi emphasized that “As San Jacinto College’s CCISD Superintendent of class, 83 seniors, who com- one of 20 students accepted how we can best support the student population is first early college high school, Schools. “Students don’t pleted a total of 10,056 ser- into the inaugural class of the them. The result is a culture probably the most diverse in Clear Horizons was an oppor- come here to be mediocre- vice-learning hours. Facilitated Acceptance to of inclusion and support in a the district. “I wouldn’t be tunity for a partnership that they come here to be amaz- Alumna Melody Clay, Medical Education (FAME) family-like atmosphere that friends with most of the peo- would yield a very different ing,” he said. “They are not from the original graduating program at the UT School of fuels our success and contin- ple I’m friends with now if I high school experience for only accountable to Clear class, says that CHECHS was Medicine in San Antonio. uous improvement.” had continued to go to a regu- incoming CCISD ninth grad- Creek Independent School instrumental in preparing her The rigorous seven-year med- Current CHECHS seniors lar high school,” she said. ers,” said Dr. Pamela District but also to San for college. “CHECHS ical program allows students Leni Varghensi, Vy Tran and “I’ve been exposed to count- Campbell, San Jacinto Jacinto College. CHECHS is helped me see what the aca- to graduate as physicians Paola Zerpa say that while less different experiences and College associate vice chan- about partnerships and col- demic expectations would be with a B.S./M.D. dual degree. attending CHECHS does people of different genders, Clear Horizons Early College High School seniors, left to right, Vy Tran, cellor for student success laboration, and its students once I entered a university “CHECHS allowed me to afford a more rigorous aca- ethnicities, cultures, etc. You Paola Zerpa and Leni Varghensi celebrate the school’s 10-year anniversa- partnerships. “Both the are great examples of the setting,” said Clay. “My find my professional identity demic experience, an advan- name it, and you can proba- ry, making a “10” with their hands. Photo by Andrea Vasquez College and CCISD are now wonderful things that happen teachers showed me that col- early on, especially through tage when it comes to college bly find it at CHECHS.” Stuchbery participates in PISD Olympiad South Belt Elementary students compete in Science Fair Third- and fourth-graders from South Belt Elementary participated in the Pasadena ISD District Science Fair on March 21 at Phillips Gym.

Stuchbery Elementary participated in the Pasadena Susan Brady (coach), Shyla Marcano, Kevin Albert ISD Olympiad. Shown are, left to right, (fi rst row) (coach), (third row) Dr. Rhonda Parmer (associate su- Showing off their science boards are, left to right, Noah Villareal, silver Victoria Galvan, Jenny Trinh, Vivian Nguyen, Joelle perintendent) and Pam Tevis (elementary health and medal third-grader; Daniel Soto, gold medal third-grader; Sureal Alcorta, With the PISD superintendent, Dr. DeeAnn Powell, left to right Jagdeo, Mckenzie Bonner, Bella Sanchez, Andrea wellness coordinator). Not pictured is Adriel Cruz. silver medal third-grader; Jakeida Cervantes, silver medal third-grader; are Sebastian Sanders, Daniel Soto, Noah Villareal, Sureal Al- Garcia, Ayla Albert, Gerry Labastida, (second row) Photo submitted and Sebastian Sanders, gold medal fourth-grader. Photos by Amber Morris corta and Jakeida Cervantes. Atkinson names science winners Meador Elementary announces honor, merit rolls The following honor roll Mancuso, Donovan Mandani, Garcia, Kaelynn Garcia, Third Grade ny Dominguez, Ava Gonza- Anijah Wahsington. and merit roll have been re- Maia Martinez, Seyed Marti- Abraham Guillen, Maliah Keving Argueta, Julian lez, Nelson Mendez, Blaze Fourth Grade leased for Meador Elementa- nez, Travis McGee, Johnnie Jackson and Kennedy Jones. Calderon, Leroy Carter, Murua, Rachel Rivera, Oliver Alek Saldana, Michael ry for the third nine weeks. Medina, Mariany Mendez Emily Kegresse, Mattisen Josselyn Delgado, Antho- Saavedra, Aidsa Vazquez and Traylor and Michelle Zarate. Honor Roll and Julianna Mikulski. Love, Ethen Maldonado, First Grade Anna Nguyen, Antwon Amy McCoy, Elijah Metz, Liam Adame, Melody Olezene, Liliana Olivarez, Jillian Mikulski, Ashley HCAD unveils upgraded app Arellano, Musa Bahar, Angie Arabell Perez, Janelle Ra- Moreno, Devin Moreno and Barragan, Rachel BenSmith, mos, Alex Rodriguez, Alyssa Tristen Murua Harris County Appraisal tinuing to make it easier and ner in the app to verify the Gissele Cardiel, Mario Cardo- Rodriguez and Ishmael Ro- Tasneem Rasheed, Emma District unveiled its upgrad- more convenient for proper- property owner’s identity na, Adrianna Castillo, Shaan driguez. Rocha, Fidencio Rodriguez, ed iPhone app on March 28 ty owners to work with the and address. Castillo, Angelique Cervant- Joseph Rodriguez, Mar- Kayla Rosette, Daniella Sala- that provides information appraisal district,” Altinger State tax laws require the es, Sophia Chirinos, Jose Cor- iana Salazar, Ian Sanchez, manca, Krystal Silva, Jaedon and services to property said. name and address on the tez and Brooke Davis. Azari Schells, Alexander Ti- Sinclair, Isabella Snedecor, owners. The district has improved driver’s license to match the Christopher Diaz, Megan scareno, Amalia Torres, Mau- Brianna Thompson and Dan- The new app allows prop- the exemption process in the property address in HCAD’s Do, Genesi Dominguez, Ar- rice Ty, Alexander Vargas, iella Thompson erty owners to file a home- new app by enabling the app computer system in order to iana Espinoza, Emily Espi- Anel Villarreal, James Waters Miriam Torres, Alan stead exemption or an over- to offer property owners an grant the property owner an noza, Alana Fanseca, Gabriel and Emilio Zavala. Vallejo, Felipe Villa, Julian 65 exemption, retrieve an over-65 exemption, prior exemption. Garcia and Frida Gomez. Second Grade Villasenor and Auri Young. iFile number or look up dis- year exemptions and a per- A Texas driver’s license Luis Gomez, Ra’Naiya Isreal Aguilar, Janisleidis Third Grade trict phone numbers or centage of ownership if sev- is required for the exemp- Guichard, Allison Guillen, Aguilar, Brooke Anderson, Leonela Aguila, Hussai directions to the HCAD eral individuals own a prop- tions and for retrieval of an Renee Guy, Abigail Hair- Schneider Araujo, Sophia Arias, Minh Nguyen and offices. erty jointly. iFile number, which is need- ston, Cayden Hamed, Alexis Breigheith, Diana Campazu- Keyla Zeledon. “The new app has much The new app now has ed to file a protest. Hernandez, Melodie Hernan- no, Jannie Cardenas, Jessica Fourth Grade more functionality than our more information available “The new app lets the dez, Jani Izaguirre, Dylan Cardenas, Robert Castillo, Bryan Anderson, Yaeis- previous homestead exemp- for the property owner on property owner scan their Jimenez, Kaitlynn Lanza, Yo- Estrella Cortes, Samantha shya Ciudad, Bethany Espi- tion app,” said Roland the status of their exemption driver’s license and if the genis Linares, Anthony Mal- Cristancho, Isabella Diaz, noza, Anyscia Hagler, Cindy Altinger, chief appraiser. application. identification matches, it donado, Karely Maldonado, Jonathan Diaz, Jordan Dunn, Su and Anthony Zeledon. “This upgrade is another The district also has will provide an iFile number Derreion Malone, Jennie Matthew Espinoza, Andres Merit Roll example of how we are con- added a new bar code scan- Continued on Page 6A

Atkinson Elementary named its top students who participated in the campus Science Fair on Feb. 2. The students represented Atkinson at the district level Science Fair on Tuesday, March 21. Left to right (front row) Xander Schrijn, fourth-grader; Sarah Trinh, fourth-grader; Miranda Medel, third-grader; (back row) Patrick Medel, fourth- grader; and Joseph Perrone, fourth-grader. Photo by Karen O’Connor CHURCH DIRECTORY Atkinson Elementary names honor, merit, principal’s list AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice The following honor roll, Andres Tolentino and Sa- Jimena Gutierrez, Jorge merit roll and principal’s list mantha Truong. Jimenez, Molly Mata, Seven have been released for Atkin- Principal’s List Nguyen, Ismael Rodriguez, The Catholic Community of son Elementary for the third Kindergarten Alayna Roman, Emily Sali- ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST nine weeks. Noah Adams, Ashley nas, Noah Serna and Kevin Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Honor Roll Dominguez, Hailey Estrada, Zalaya. Rev. Alvaro Interiano, Parochial Vicar Third Grade David Garcia, Taylor Hines, Third Grade 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church Yaretzi Arredondo and Johan Oviedo, Jaime Palo- Diana Armenta, Zarrean www.stlukescatholic.com Miranda Medel. mino, Dahlia Reyes, Kristen Barrientez, Thien Cao, Guill- LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Fourth Grade Tran and Lyric Turner. ermo Fernandez, Haylee Go- Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Jacqueline Gonzalez, First Grade mez, Mark Mata, Mehreen Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Thien Pham, Lizbeth Serra- Chloe Bizzarri, Alon- Mir, Emiliano Rivera, Dylan Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors no, Sarah Trinh and Jazlynn dra Cruz, Andrea Gomez, Salinas, Bao Vu and Tia Wil- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Urban. Danny Gonzalez, Veronica liams. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities Merit Roll Madrid, Diego Marban, Vi- Fourth Grade Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Register Now! 281-481-2003 Third Grade enna Nguyen, Susan Plata, Nataly Baez, Julio Guer- Bill & Cheryl Hines Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Guillermo Fernandez, Al- Harsh Rana, Genesis Ro- rero, Jose Hernandez, Tiana WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES ana Marroquin, Edgar Oroz- sales, Skylar Spears, Thom- Hernandez, Hailey Lazo, Mia Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday co and Yuliana Zambrano. as Wilkerson and David Ze- Lozano, Anadeli Marban, Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Fourth Grade laya. Leyla Martinez, Dylan Nguy- Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Thomas Castelan, Elaine Second Grade en, Diana Pena, Evalynn Ra- Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Nguyen, Jamare Philbert, Vianka Alanis, Danae mos, Xander Schrijn, Cardin children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services Jaden Quiroz, Bianka Rubio, Cooksey, Ruben Flores, Tran and Yuriana Zollocoffer. Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 30, 2017 South Belt community struck by strong storms, destructive winds Trampoline goes for a ride Tree branch snaps Garage collapses on car

The above photo from Elizabeth Eckols was the talk of Facebook. Eckols Winds caused a large tree limb to snap at a residence in the Sageglen sub- A neighbor comes to assess the damage of a collapsed garage at the home of said the trampoline had traveled roughly fi ve blocks down Blackhawk be- division, narrowly avoiding the home. Despite reports to the contrary, the George and Kathy Ericksen at 11607 Sagevale at Sagegreen. The damage fore striking the Sagemeadow sign. Photo by Elizabeth Eckols damage was likely not caused by a tornado. Photo by Ann Abernathy was featured in a Channel 2 news report. Photo by James Bolen Awning torn from store Roof ripped from home Tree snapped in half

Strong winds ripped the awning off the Dry Clean Super Center in the 11200 block of Scarsdale. Several other neighboring businesses also suffered the brunt of the storm. Photo by Alexis Lochner A roof was torn from a house at the corner of Sagegreen and Sagevale in the Strong winds snapped a tree in half at the Kwik Kar Lube Center & Ocean Sageglen subdivision, the intersection where the most signifi cant damage Wash in the 11200 block of Scarsdale. Multiple other nearby businesses also Light pole snaps in two was reported. Photo James Bolen suffered extensive damage. Photo by James Bolen First winds, then rains strike South Belt Beamer Ditch reaches peak Hall, Sagewillow underwater

A steel light pole was snapped in half in the Food Town parking lot at Scars- dale and Beamer. Photo by James Bolen

The Beamer Ditch nearly overfl owed the afternoon of Wednesday, March 29. An electrical worker is shown above responding to a call near the inter- As much of the South Belt community was recovering from wind damage section of Hall Road and Beamer, as the water rises to its peak behind him. suffered the previous weekend, the area was struck by a second storm at Photo by David Flickinger press time Wednesday, March 29, causing widespread fl ooding. The Hall Road area was hit particularly hard by the fl ooding. Above, the intersection of Sagewillow and Hall Road is shown underwater. One Sagewillow resi- New HCAD app available dent said it was the worst the street had fl ooded in several years. Photo by David Flickinger Continued from Page 5A dates, changes, and alerts or beyond or an iPad 3 or beyond. automatically,” Altinger said. emergency closings. Searching The district is also working on “Since we get thousands of for an address or phone num- an Android app that it expects The Leader staff would like to thank all readers who submitted photos of requests for iFile numbers ber automatically triggers ele- to roll out in a few weeks. storm damage. Unfortunately, not all photos were able to be published. each year in April and May ments on the phone, which when people are filing their would then load maps for protests, this will be a tremen- directions or prompt the phone dous time saver for the proper- to dial a number. David C. Rainwater ty owner and the district.” The new HCAD app is The new app provides in- available to download for free DDS, Pllc, MAGD formation about the district through the Apple App Store, and provides immediate up- but it requires an iPhone 4 or 12929 Gulf Fwy., Suite 204 COUPON Houston, Tx. 77034 $ FOUNDATION REPAIR 281-484-3675 NOW ENROLLING! 200 OFF OR Dr. David Rainwater, a 34 year industry veteran, is We are currently admitting children from 3 months to (on jobs $2,500 & up) known for building beautiful smiles in the realm of cos- SEWER REPAIR metic dentistry, as well as his work with implants, root 5 years of age (birthdays after September 1st). Our Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. canals and dentures. He also has a special interest in treat- program is standards-based and offers meaningful ing sleep apnea and face pain of the head and neck in- learning experiences within a Catholic setting. We aim cluding TMJ disorder. Dr. Rainwater holds the esteemed to prepare your child for their elementary and FOUNDATION REPAIR distinction of being a Diplomate of the American Board Catholic school education. of Orofacial Pain, Fellow of the American Academy of UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR Orofacial Pain and Fellow of the American Academy of We offer multiple extended care options to meet your HOUSE LEVELING Craniofacial Pain. scheduling needs including our Pre-K4 bridge to In 2012, Dr. Rainwater received the Mastership Kindergarten class and our after school care for Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, one of students enrolled in neighboring elementary schools. Allied Foundations the profession’s most distinguished honors awarded to less that 2 percent of dentists in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, go to www.stlukesecc.com or contact the ECC directly at (281) 741-7497 281-479-5247 email [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES stlukesecc.com SECTION B Thursday, March 30, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED

DIXIE DELI JFD boys’ soccer to areas against Bucs; Dobie girls fall 364A FM 1959 (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 It’s on to the area var- horns 2-0 March 24, at Elsewhere in the bidis- Longhorns certainly plan ner-up in a very good soc- the ground. Shore in the regional quar- Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK sity boys’ soccer playoff Galena Park ISD Stadium. trict girls’ playoff round, to keep their momentum cer district, and they beat “Our edge is that we terfinals. In 2016, Dobie round for the Dobie squad, Atascocita’s Jazmin 22-6A champion Deer going. a nationally-ranked team have had success and we defeated Taylor in the where the Longhorns will Grant made it 1-0 four Park advanced, but sec- Up next is a tricky Bra- along the way,” Manrique have an expectation to area round and then lost to meet District 21-6A run- minutes into the match ond-place La Porte and zoswood team, which fin- said. win. At this point in the North Shore in the quar- ner-up Brazoswood in the after taking a feed from fourth-place Beaumont ished second in District “They are really good in season every team is good, ters. second round. teammate Natalie Kees. West Brook were both de- 21-6A action and actually the air, and you have to be so we have to be ready Manrique doesn’t want The match is set for With 21 minutes re- feated. hung a 3-2 defeat on then aware of every throw-in. from the opening whistle.” his team looking ahead to Friday, March 31, at Dick- maining, Grant fed Kees In boys’ action, the 22- nationally-ranked Alief They like to quickly turn The Dobie/Brazoswood the third round but knows Cosmetic, Implants and inson ISD’s Sam Vitanza with a pass, who made it 6A slate has been wiped Elsik Feb. 14. Elsik won plays into corner kicks, winner will face either it’s only natural. For now, General Dentistry Stadium, on the campus of 2-0 and secured the win clean as well, with the ex- the March 11 rematch 4-1. and they are very good on Alief Taylor or North Continued on Page 6B Bring ad for free whitening after a Dickinson High School. for the Lady Eagles. ception of Dobie. And the Dobie head coach Jus- new patient exam, xrays, and cleaning. Match time is 7 p.m. to Manrique said the first 10950 Resource Parkway While the Longhorn area of focus is dealing San Jacinto College softball Suite C boys have advanced to the Area Playoff Round with Brazoswood’s over- (Near Memorial Southeast Hospital) Dr. Angel Román area playoff round for a all size advantage. 281-481-0056 third straight season, the Dobie boys’ soccer The Bucs also have winner of nine straight games 2017 campaign has come the ability to execute to an end for the Lady vs. Brazoswood Bucs long throw-ins, with both With nine straight wins her to a nation-best of 22 opponents that lie ahead, Longhorns’ varsity team. of their bidistrict goals and a 12-2 Region XIV re- for the season. but San Jac is passing the USA KARATE Atascocita, which is Friday, March 31, 7 p.m. against Clear Creek com- cord, things are going very Gonzalez is also within test at every turn. well for the San Jacinto two wins of tying the San San Jac 9 AFTER SCHOOL CARE now 19-1-1 this season, Sam Vitanza Stadium, Dickinson H.S. ing after long throw-ins. shut out the Lady Long- “Brazoswood was run- College softball team at Jac program record for ca- Coastal Bend 0 SIGN UP NOW! the moment. reer wins, which is at 51 Mackenzie Kotrla COME LEARN: And with a slew of now but seems destined to smacked three doubles, • RESPECT home games coming up be smashed. scored two runs and drove • FOCUS for the now 15th national- In all honesty, San Jac in two more to pace a 9-0 • CONFIDENCE ly ranked team, it could be was supposed to take care victory against Coast- • DISCIPLINE a very special run over the of business against the al Bend in the March 24 • AND MORE next several weeks. likes of Coastal Bend and opener at Beeville. Now picking up from Fred With a nonconference Laredo. There are tougher Continued on Page 3B Roberts Middle School sweep of Neosho County March 22 to go with a pair Call USA KARATE for details of Region XIV sweeps of Coyotes at South campus USA KARATE - 11101 RESOURCE PARKWAY Coastal Bend and Laredo, San Jacinto College is cer- San Jacinto hosts Alvin (Behind Sonic) tainly playing its best soft- 281-484-9006 ball of the season. Friday, March 31, 2 p.m., 2 games Standout sophomore pitcher Niki Gonzalez San Jacinto hosts Galveston picked up the wins in five of those six wins, getting Saturday, April 1, 2 p.m., 2 games Brook’s Azore is 24-6A MVP Lunch Menu Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Sports Editor the sixth inning, highlight- seventh and had the po- play) in sole possession of The heated rivalry ed by Taylor Pleasants’ tential tying run at second second place with the sec- 281-389-6519 continues, and right now based-loaded triple, even- base with one out. ond half of league play set the Dobie varsity softball tually leading to a 6-5 vic- But Dobie’s Michelle to begin March 31. [email protected] team is holding bragging tory March 28 at the Pasa- Kristoff came up big when Deer Park is currently rights over the Memorial dena ISD Sports Complex. it mattered most, strik- atop the standings at 7-0 Five Star Realtor Lady Mavericks. Pleasants went on to ing out Hannah Garcia and seems primed to go Texas Monthly magazine Trailing for much of score on the relay throw and getting a fly ball to unbeaten after running the the game, Dobie rallied due to an error, giving center field from Victoria table the first go-around. the Lady Longhorns a 6-4 Garivey to end the game. So Dobie has secured lead. Memorial scored The win leaves Dobie second place for now, thanks to some late-game heroics. www.texanbank.com Sports news, notes Early on, there was Clear Brook senior forward David Azore (22) was named the District 24-6A nothing but missed oppor- Most Valuable Player this season, capping a brilliant career with the Wol- We Offer Mortgages tunities on the scoresheet verines. The district’s Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore, Azore was SB Dolphins set registration for Dobie. the league’s Offensive Player of the Year as a junior before taking the top Competitive Rates • Fast And Convenient The Southbelt Dolphins of the Bay Area Football The locals loaded the prize this season. He also became the Wolverines’ all-time leading scorer League has set upcoming registration dates for the bases in the top of the first this season. 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Join our eClub for more savings www.oceancarwashtx.com Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 30, 2017 Varsity Boys’ Hoops Committed to UT-Arlington All-District 24-6A Selections Wolverines’ Azore scores Most Valuable Player nod Most Valuable Player Following a thrilling of the Year. program that went three cons, was named the 24- unanimous selections on District 24-6A varsity As a junior, Azore took rounds into the playoffs, 6A Offensive Player of the the District 24-6A first David Azore, Clear Brook, Sr. boys’ basketball season, things a step farther, gar- Little arrived on the bas- Year. team. the league’s respective nering Offensive Player of ketball court later than Jarian Spells, the De- As for the second team, Offensive Player/Year head coaches gathered to the Year accolades within usual but was nonetheless fensive Player of the Year, Christian Waller of Clear honor its top players, with 24-6A. impressive enough with joined Newcomer of the Springs and Friends- Ajare Sanni, Clear Lake, Jr. those from Dickinson and As a senior, Azore his play to gain the notice Year Tramon Mark in wood’s Tanner Bandini Clear Brook taking center helped the Wolverines fin- of the league’s coaches. leading Dickinson to the were unanimous picks. Defensive Player/Year stage. ish third in a very tough Still another three-year District 24-6A champi- Looking ahead to 2017- The Wolverines’ David alignment. varsity letterman, guard onship this season, with 2018, Sanni’s Clear Lake Jarian Spells, Dickinson, Sr. Azore, the school’s all- While Brook was elim- Caleb Lang was named to Mark averaging nearly 25 team could very well bat- time leading scorer and inated in the first round of the 24-6A second team, points per game. tle Mark and Dickinson University of Texas-Ar- the playoffs, Azore had rounding out the honorees Jason Wilson, who for the championship. Newcomer/Year lington commit, capped long-established his lega- for the Wolverines. guided the Gators to that With a total of four Tramon Mark, Dickinson, Fr. his fine career by being cy with the Wolverines. Elsewhere within the league championship, was players who were three- named the league’s over- Another three-year district, Clear Lake’s the easy choice for Coach year lettermen, Clear all Most Valuable Player. starter, Onix Little, was Ajanni Sanni, who played of the Year in 24-6A. Brook figures to be in Coach/Year It all started for Azore also selected as a 24-6A his freshman season on the Savion Flagg of Alvin, re-load mode under head as a sophomore at the var- first-teamer this season. varsity level at Pearland a Texas A&M Universi- coach Christian Thomp- Jason Wilson, Dickinson sity level as he was chosen A member of the before spending the past ty signee, joined Clear son, but the Wolverines as the district’s Newcomer school’s varsity football two seasons with the Fal- Creek’s Nick Shipley as should bounce back fine. First Team Selections Savion Flagg, Alvin, Sr. Nick Shipley, Clear Creek, Sr. Alex Dehoyos, Friendswood, Jr. Onix Little, Clear Brook, Sr. Grannon Long, Clear Springs, Sr. Riley Abercrombie, Clear Lake, Jr. Griffin Schneider, Friendswood, Sr. Zaid Harris, Clear Lake, Jr. Second Team Selections Christian Waller, Clear Springs, Jr. Jaylon Simpson, Dickinson, Sr. Caleb Lang, Clear Brook, Sr. Taylor Vessel, Clear Falls, Sr. Julian Legrant, Clear Springs, Sr. The Wolverines’ Onix Little (20) arrived late this season after fi nishing his duties with the varsity Jalen White, Clear Springs, Fr. football team but was still named to the 24-6A fi rst team. Photos by John Bechtle Byron Staten, Dickinson, Jr. Taylor Bandini, Friendswood, Jr. Area sports, news Daniel Green, Alvin, Sr. Lajaunie tennis coming The 2017 Darren Lajaunie Memorial Tennis Tour- D.J. Moss, Alvin, Sr. nament will now be held at the Harry Taylor Tennis Center in Pasadena formerly known as Strawberry Above, Brook’s Caleb Lang, like Azore a three-year varsity letterman within Park, April 28-30. The DLTSF will continue to award the program, was named to the 24-6A second team after a sold fi nal season. college scholarships to the seniors on the Dobie High Sports Calendar School tennis team, in addition to qualifying members At left, what a career it was for Clear Brook varsity boys’ basketball player of the Harry Taylor Tennis Center. SOCCER David Azore. He was the 24-6A Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore and the The Darren Lajaunie Tennis Scholarship Fund vol- Friday, March 31 Offensive Player of the Year as a junior. This past season, Azore capped his run unteers are finalizing plans for its 6th annual memori- with the Wolverines by being named the 24-6A Most Valuable Player. al tennis tournament, set to make its first appearance Area playoffs at the Harry Taylor Tennis Center. Dobie varsity boys vs. Brazoswood, Dickinson, 7:00 Darren Lajaunie began his tennis career playing Thompson 7th boys at Park View, 5:00 tennis at Dobie High School and graduated co-vale- dictorian in 1984. Members of the Dobie tennis team Thompson 8th boys at Park View, 6:00 San Jac basketball drops quarterfi nal will be awarded entry fees to play in the tournament in Thompson 7th girls host Park View, 5:00 33 wins. Two losses. Region XIV Coach of the First-team all-Region ette, Louisiana/Lafayette (Upper Marlboro, Mary- his honor. Thompson 8th girls host Park View, 6:00 In the end, it wasn’t good Year. XIV went to Davis (Lafay- High School) and Duffy land/James M. Bennett Lajaunie lost his battle with melanoma May 3, enough for the San Jacinto Beverly Hills 7th boys at South Houston, 5:00 High School). 2011. This scholarship fund and tournament is a way College men’s basketball Tay Hardy (Natchi- to honor his memory by helping junior tennis players Beverly Hills 8th boys at South Houston, 6:00 team to claim a National toches, Louisiana /Lake- enjoy tennis and assist with their education in college. Beverly Hills 7th girls host South Houston, 5:00 Junior College Athletic view High School) was He was an electrical engineer graduate from the Beverly Hills 8th girls host South Houston, 6:00 Association Division I na- named to the all-Region University of Texas in Austin, and a pillar of the com- tional championship. second team, and James munity while working at the Johnson Space Center. A second-round win Kirksey (Chester, Penn- Lajaunie was also dedicated and passionate for his fa- SOFTBALL over Connors State put sylvania/Chester High vorite pastime of playing tennis. Friday, March 31 the Ravens in the nation- School/Clarendon Col- All players will receive a tournament T-shirt, a lug- gage tag and enjoy a complimentary opening morning Dobie varsity at West Brook, 7:00 al quarterfinals, just three lege) and Kabir Moham- wins away from a possible med (Lagos, Nigeria/Na- breakfast snack. Dobie JV at West Brook, 5:00 fifth championship for the tional Christian Academy) A free lunch will also be available for players and program. earned honorable mention spectators, donated by the Lajaunie family. The Dar- ren Lajaunie Tennis Scholarship Fund volunteers are TRACK AND FIELD But a bigger and cer- honors. tainly physical South- Duffy led the team in busy seeking donors and silent auction items. Thursday, March 30 Opening ceremonies, including a scholarship west Florida State squad scoring, averaging more awards dinner and silent auction, will be held Friday, Dobie JV girls at pre-district meet, TBA brought the locals’ title than 19 points per game, a hopes to an end, scoring a April 28. There will be several camp scholarships as mark that ranked him 35th well as two college scholarships awarded to HTTC ju- 98-82 win in that quarter- Friday, March 31 nationally prior to the na- nior tennis players. Dinner tickets are now on sale and final round. tional tournament. Dobie varsity girls at Rockhold Relays, Baytown, TBA are $15. In a game that was Davis was second at Opening night special activities this year include never really close, SWFS 17.2 points per game HTTC hosting a complimentary cardio tennis clinic BASEBALL jumped out to a 36-21 lead heading into the national for adults, and a children’s clinic full of fun tennis Thursday, March 30 and was in front 46-32 at tournament, and also led games for ages 12 and under. There will also be plen- the break. the team in 3-point shoot- Brook varsity hosts Friendswood, 7:00 ty of giveaway prizes. The Ravens played their ing, averaging 46 percent Tickets may be purchased at the HTTC or on the Brook JV at Friendswood, 7:00 opponent even for much of from long range. DLTSF website at present. In May, the Dobie recipi- Brook sophomores at Friendswood, 4:30 the second half, but it sim- Hardy and Moham- ents will be awarded their scholarships at the school. ply was not enough. mad averaged 13 and 10.9 Entry fee for the tournament is: $35 for singles; Corey Davis scored points per game, respec- $22.50 per player for doubles. Players may also regis- Friday, March 31 20 points to lead the way tively, while Mohammad ter at www.setteo.com. Registration deadline is April Dobie varsity at La Porte, 7:00 for the Ravens, and soph- was the team’s top re- 14. omore teammate Jorden bounder at 8.4 per game. The tournament will begin Saturday, April 29, at 8 Duffy chipped in with Kirksey owned marks a.m. and finish the next afternoon, with trophy presen- Saturday, April 1 18. Both played their fi- of 9 points and 6.3 re- tations at the conclusion of each division of play. Brook varsity at Friendswood, 1:00 nal game with San Jacinto bounds per game. He and Silent auction items this year include an auto- Brook JV hosts Friendswood, 2:00 College. Davis were the only two graphed tournament T-shirt from the band Los Lobos, Davis was named to the an autographed polo shirt from retired race car driver Brook sophomores host Friendswood, 11 a.m. players to start in all 33 NJCAA Division I Men’s games. Mario Andretti and current Indy race car driver Marco Basketball All-Tourna- San Jac was making its Andretti (grandson), an autographed picture from the Tuesday, April 4 ment team following the 21st overall national tour- Houston Rockets, dance lessons from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Clear Lake and much more. Dobie varsity hosts Memorial, Dobie, 4:00 conclusion of the event nament appearance and March 25 at the Hutchin- the second trip to Hutchin- The Darren Lajaunie Tennis Scholarship Fund son Events Center. son under Gernander, who website at www.DLtennisscholarships.com includes Friday, April 7 Host Hutchinson (Kan.) guided the 2015 team to pictures from last year’s tournament and information Dobie varsity hosts West Brook, Dobie, 4:00 wound up pocketing its the national tournament. on this year’s tournament, sponsorship opportunities, scholarships details and more. Brook varsity at Clear Lake, 7:00 third national champion- San Jacinto College last ship, topping Eastern Flor- won the men’s basketball Those who would like to donate may also do so on Brook JV hosts Clear Lake, 7:00 ida 84-58 in the March 25 national title in 1986 when the website. The Darren Lajaunie Tennis Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit corporation, and all donations are Brook sophomores host Clear Lake, 4:30 championship game. the team went undefeated tax deductible. By Amanda Fenwick with a 37-0 record. SJC Marketing Donations may now be made via the website with TENNIS San Jac has won four a credit card or one may mail a check or money order Five San Jacinto Col- national titles (1968, 1983, Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 to: Darren Lajaunie Tennis Scholarship Fund, 3106 lege men’s basketball 1984, and 1986), and was Mossy Elm Court, Houston, Texas, 77059, or contact Dobie varsity at Beachcomber Classic, Galv., TBA players earned Region San Jacinto’s Tay Hardy (12) goes to the basket against Braydon Powell (33) of the national runner-up on Camille Lajaunie, committee chairperson at cjlajau XIV postseason honors, Connors State for two of his 19 points off the bench as the Ravens routed Connors four different occasions [email protected] with any questions. and head coach Scott Ger- 115-77 in the second round of the National Junior College Athletic Association Di- (1967, 1977, 1997, and nander was named the vision I Men’s Basketball Championship. SJC was eliminated in the quarterfi nals. 2003). Thursday, March 30, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 July 31 through Aug. 4 Hot San Jacinto College softball team returns home

SBYSC/TetraBrazil to offer youth camp; Continued from Page 1B San Jac 5 Damian homered and Taylor McHenry and Laredo 0 drove in a pair as San Riley Bullen also had two Kotrla stayed hot at the Jacinto scored early and players ages 8 through 16 are eligible hits and two runs batted in. plate with two more dou- went on to down Neosho With five World Cups to grams. soccer ball, a Brazilian gram, call Mike Rees at All of that was plenty of bles, and Bullen drove in 4-3. Mackenzie Kotrla, their name, Brazil stands TetraBrazil is a part of soccer poster and camp 512-416-7706, or direct run support for Gonzalez, three runs as San Jacinto Shelbi Doherty and Kait- alone as the most decorat- Challenger Sports which certificate. email to Rees at mrees@ who went five innings for ran its winning streak to lin Kerl doubled for the ed soccer nation. will host more than 3,500 In addition, any child challengersports.com the win. nine with a 5-0 win over winners. This summer, aspiring soccer programs this year who registers online at TetraBrazil is a divi- San Jac 7 Laredo. Katlin Rivera got the American players will and will coach more than www.challengersports. sion of Challenger Sports. Coastal Bend 5 Gonzalez allowed just start in the circle for the have the opportunity to 200,000 players between com at least 45 days pri- Challenger Sports is a In the second game, two hits over seven in- locals and went four in- learn the secrets of their the ages of 3 and 19. or to camp will receive a corporation registered in San Jacinto trailed 5-2 but nings, getting career win nings to earn the win. amazing success directly TetraBrazil provides genuine TetraBrazil soccer Kansas, which provides picked up the pace with No. 49 along the way. Natalie Hoyt worked from more than a dozen day camps, team camps replica jersey. camps, clinics, tours, tour- four runs in the sixth in- San Jacinto also played the fi nal three frames to Brazilian coaches who and high school camps The South Belt Youth naments, team trainers, ning en route to a 7-5 vic- well in a nonconference notch the save. will spend 10 weeks trav- to youth players of all Soccer Club is offering uniforms and equipment tory. doubleheader against Neo- Now it’s home for eling around the country ages. TetraBrazil soccer camp to soccer clubs in each Kaitlin Kerl homered sho County, which came two big conference dou- and sharing their knowl- The unique TetraBrazil sessions for the following state and throughout Can- and drove in a pair, and March 22, after press time. bleheaders against Alvin edge. curriculum contains more groups: ada. Dani Damian, Bullen Dani Damian led the and Galveston. TetraBrazil, the most than merely techniques Ages 8 to 11 – Half Day In addition to coaching and Deleon all had two way offensively, homer- After a road trip to popular Brazilian soccer and tactics. Camp (9 a.m. to noon) youth players Challeng- hits apiece to support the ing in both games as San Louisiana to take on coaching program in the Each member of the $162. er will also run hundreds offense. Gonzalez, who Jacinto went on to sweep LSU-Eunice, which at United States, has been TetraBrazil coaching staff Ages 12 to 16 – Half of free parent/coach soc- came into the game in re- Neosho 11-1 and 4-3. 32-8 is ranked fourth in invited to host one of their will bring an authentic Day Camp (9 a.m. to cer clinics throughout the lief and went the final 3 San Jac 11 the current National Ju- exclusive youth training taste of the flair, passion noon) $162. country in partnership 1/3 innings, earned the Neosho 1 nior College Athletic camps in the South Belt and creativity of Brazilian Teams are also wel- with the National Soccer win. In the fi rst game, San Association’s Division area. soccer to the camps. come to attend and receive Coaches Association of San Jac 9 Jac scored a quick 11-1 II poll, then it’s back to The South Belt Youth In addition to learning a week of focused Brazil- America. Laredo 0 win by run-rule over fi ve conference play with Soccer Club has teamed advanced footwork, new ian instruction to prepare Challenger Sports is the With four runs in the innings as Missy Hernan- more home games. Per- up with TetraBrazil to skills and the most effec- them for the fall season. only soccer camp that has third inning and four in the dez had two hits and drove haps SJC can keep the host the TetraBrazil Soc- tive moves used by top Space is limited, and been accredited by The fourth inning, San Jacinto in four. Damian homered wins coming. cer Camp July 31 through Brazilian players, camp- parents are encouraged to American Camping Asso- came up with plenty of and drove in three runs for At present, San Jacin- August 4 at the South Belt ers will warm up to samba register their children on- ciation, which is the na- offense to bounce Laredo the locals, who scored all to is in a two-team race Youth Soccer Club’s facil- music, learn Portuguese line in advance to avoid tional camp accreditation 9-0 in a March 25 double- of their 11 runs between with Blinn at the top of ity at El Franco Lee Park. phrases and discover what missing out. body in the United States header opener. the second and third in- the Region XIV South The camp will run it is like to grow up and For additional informa- and verifies that a camp Gonzalez went the five nings. Zone standings. Monday through Friday, play soccer in a country tion and to register, visit has complied with at least innings, striking out eight Gonzalez pitched the At 12-2, San Jacinto and each child will be where the game is treated www.challengersports. 300 standards for health, in getting the victory. fi ve innings for San Jacin- is right at the top along coached by a member of like a religion. com. safety, and program quali- SJC’s Missy Hernan- to, allowing just four hits with Blinn, which is 9-1. TetraBrazil’s elite team Each camper will re- For more information ty, recognized by courts of Just like in 2016, San Jacinto College softball head dez, Damian, Kotrla and while striking out nine. Lamar State Port Arthur of soccer coaches trained ceive a free TetraBrazil about TetraBrazil or the law and government regu- coach Kelly Saenz has her team playing at its best Shelbi Doherty all had two San Jac 4 is 8-4, with other teams to work within these pro- soccer camp T-shirt and Challenger Sports pro- lators. at the right time with nine straight wins. hits for the winners. Neosho 3 farther behind. JFD’s Singleton, Brook boys’ track team compete at Rice Invitational The Victor Lopez Classic, one of the top competitors to the Victor Lopez event, was 22nd at 38’8 1/4.” was 53rd at 12.19. for the Wolverines, a time of Wolverines’ William Mou- placed him 45th overall in the Then it’s on to district hosted March 24-25 at Rice in both events in the Re- hoping to gauge just where Teammates Cormae Cup- Kenneth Pree was 18th 16.04 placed Caleb Nettles ton placed 33rd with a time 400-meter dash. competition. University, served as a mea- gion III ranks, was third in some of his athletes are in ples (7 minutes, 28.82 sec- in the long jump with his 23rd in the 110-meter hur- of 2:05.03, and George Bur- Upcoming action The District 24-6A Cham- suring stick of sorts as high the 200-meter preliminary terms of preparation for the onds) and Sebastian Koran best effort at 20’ 8 1/2,” and dles, with teammate Brieson rell came up with a time of Most of the high school pionships will be held April school athletes went against rounds at 24.62 seconds. 24-6A Championships, com- (7:28.90) ran in tandem for Horace was 25th in the same Moore just a spot back, 24th 2:10.61 for 58th. programs across the region 10 and April 12 at Challenger the best of the best in many Advancing to the fi nal, ing in mid-April. much of the 2,000-meter event following a leap of at 16.05. Austin Kanjirathinga of have just one remaining meet Stadium in Webster. of the events. Singleton came in at 24.84 The Wolverines were steeplechase, placing 11th 19’10 3/4.” At 16.66, Corey Fairer of Clear Brook was 40th in the scheduled prior to the arrival The District 22-6A Cham- While the rest of her team for fi fth place in the event. At well-represented in many of and 12th, respectively. Brook’s top fi nisher in the Clear Brook was 31st. 3,200-meter run with a time of district competitions. pionships are set for April 11 competed at the Pasadena the 400-meter distance, Sin- the events. The Wolverines also stood 200-meter dash was Loronzo A throw of 121’1” placed of 9:46.06, with his brother, The Clear Brook varsity and April 13, at Auxiliary City Meet at South Houston gleton’s time of 58.45 was The team’s top fi nish was out in the 4x800-meter relay, Thompson, in at 23.40 for Jake Allison 26th in the dis- Eric Kanjirathinga 46th at boys’ and girls’ teams, as well Stadium in Pasadena. High School, Dobie’s Ca- ninth, just a slot out of the fi - delivered by John’te Horace, taking 13th place overall. 33rd place. Braelon Hill was cus, and Nettles (43.00) and 9:54.81. Eric Kanjirathin- as Dobie’s varsity boys’ and At the district level, the mille Singleton was in the nal. who soared to the 43 feet, In the 100-meter dash at 23.50 for 36th place, with Fairer (43.89) were 37th and ga also competed in the girls’ teams, will be in action top four fi nishing individuals mix at Rice University, fac- Brook boys at Rice 9 1/2 inches mark for ninth preliminaries, Jarrett Smith Garcia’s time of 24.38 plac- 43rd, respectively, in the 1,500-meter event, placing at the Baytown Rockhold Re- and teams in each event will ing stiff competition in the Clear Brook varsity boys’ place in the triple jump. clocked in at 11.62 for 24th ing him 59th. 300-meter hurdles. 65th in a time of 4:40.53. lays Friday, March 31, begin- qualify for area round com- 200- and 400-meter events. track and fi eld head coach In the same event, the place, with teammate Barton Elsewhere in the meet In the 800-meter run, the Mouton’s time of 53.33 ning at 2:30 p.m. petition. Singleton, certainly Aaron Troyer took his team Wolverines’ Wesley Barton 39th at 11.88. Jaizac Garcia Thompson Lions BHI Bears Dobie tracksters take city meet by storm Dobie proved to be the Erin Flemming of Dobie the winning time of 4:22.07. was sixth at 114’5.” sixth place went to Dobie’s 2017 Boys’ Soccer Schedule 2017 Boys’ Soccer Schedule pride of Pasadena ISD, win- led the way in the long jump, South Houston paced the In the shot put event, Da- Alford Sears (55.14). ning the City Track and Field clearing 16’1 1/2” for the 4x100-meter relay in a time vis’ best throw of 49’6” was Elsewhere, the Longhorns’ Meet at South Houston High win, with Henry third at 14’9 of 51.04, and the Lady Long- also good enough for the Ke’montre Lowe-Ali was Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time School, which served as one 1/4.” horns came in at 51.54 for win by a wide margin. Do- second in the long jump with of the primary events lead- At 5’0,” Cook kept the second place behind the ef- bie sophomore Devon Brown a top effort of 20’0,” while March 31 at Park View 5/6 p.m. March 31 at South Houston 5/6 p.m. ing up to the District 22-6A wins coming as she was the forts of Smith, Ridge, Henry was fourth with a throw of Jacoby Davis was fourth in Championships in mid-April. champion of the high jump, and Flemming. 41’2 3/4,” and fellow sopho- the triple jump at 40’5.” April 4 at Jackson 5/6 p.m. April 4 San Jacinto 5/6 p.m. Even with standout athlete and teammate Camryn Ridge Giron was the leader of more Devin Childs was sixth Jacoby Davis was also Camille Singleton competing was second in the pole vault the pack in the 200-meter with a throw of 40’7.” front and center in the high April 11 Queens 5/6 p.m. April 11 at Park View 5/6 p.m. at Rice University, the Lady after clearing 7’6.” dash with a winning time of Having rounded into shape jump, clearing 5’10” for third Longhorns had just enough Dobie’s Leslie Perez (13 26.60. Cook was second in a for the 110 hurdles, Davis led place in the event. April 18 at Bondy 5/6 p.m. April 18 Southmore 5/6 p.m. steam to win top team honors minutes, 18 seconds) won the time of 27.71, with Henry in the way to a top-three sweep Dobie claimed the top spot April 25 Miller 5/6 p.m. April 25 Queens 5/6 p.m. in the meet with 204 points. 3,200-meter run, edging the at 29.97 for sixth place. for the Longhorns. in the 4x200-meter relay with South Houston pushed Do- event’s other competitor, Les- At 1:05.16, Garza was sec- Going head-to-head with a time of 1:33.50. That four- May 3-5 PISD tourn. TBA May 3-5 PISD tourn. TBA bie all the way, and wound up lie Marban of South Houston ond overall in the 400-meter talented teammate Daniel some included Mark Brent, second at 192. (13:50). dash, and Galarza (6:05.37) Williams, Davis was able Jase Young, Romar and *7th Grade Matches played fi rst *7th Grade Matches played fi rst The Trojans fl ipped things In the 800-meter run, and Perez (6:12.00) went 2-3 to score the win at 15.37, Lowe-Ali. in the boys’ division, winning the Lady Longhorns’ Atziri in the 1,600-meter run. just ahead of Williams’ sec- In other events, the Long- fi rst place at 167.3 points, Galarza came up with a time SoHo edges JFD boys ond-place time of 15.41. Do- horns’ Jacob Salas placed just 1.3 points better than sec- of 2:36.60 for the win, and The boys’ division cham- bie’s Mason Douglas placed sixth with a time of 11:05.50 Thompson Lady Lions BHI Lady Bears ond-place Dobie. Dobie also performed excep- pion was not decided until third at 15.65. in the 3,200-meter run, and a Dobie girls win tionally well in the 100-meter the fi nal event of the meet had Earl Newton stepped up time of 2:07.72 placed Salas 2017 Soccer Schedule 2017 Soccer Schedule There were many big- dash. been completed. big in the 300-meter hurdles fi fth in the 800-meter run. time contributors as the Lady At 12.76, Ridge won the When it was over, host to lead the Longhorns to an- At 44.62, the Longhorns Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Longhorns scored the team sprint event, with Henry third South Houston had held off other 1-2-3 sweep. were third in the 4x100-me- title at South Houston. in a time of 13.17. Dobie’s the Longhorns for the team Newton’s time of 42.34 ter relay as that group includ- In the discus, it boiled Rachel Smith was sixth at win by the slimmest of mar- just edged teammate Doug- ed Brent, Jase Young, Romar March 30 Park View 5/6 p.m. March 30 South Houston 5/6 p.m. down to teammates Victoria 13.53 in the same event. gins. las, who was second at 42.38. and Lowe-Ali. Onozie and Jamesetta Seals The Lady Longhorns went Despite not getting the At 42.59, Williams was third. Dobie’s Jordy Reyes April 3 Jackson 5/6 p.m. April 3 at San Jacinto 5/6 p.m. of Dobie, with Onozie’s top head-to-head with South team win, the Longhorns had In the 200-meter dash, the clocked in at 5:00.43 for fi fth April 10 at Queens 5/6 p.m. April 10 Park View 5/6 p.m. throw of 101 feet winning, Houston in the 4x200-me- to be pleased with their effort Longhorns’ Segdrick Romar place in the boys’ 1,600-me- and Seals second at 96 feet, 1 ter dash. In that event, Cook, in multiple events. was the winner in a time of ter run. And the Longhorns’ April 17 Bondy 5/6 p.m. April 17 at Southmore 5/6 p.m. inch.” Ridge, Flemming and Jade Jeremy Davis came up 23.50, with teammate Kion 4x400-meter relay squad of Onozie and Seals were in Giron came to the fi nish line with wins in the shot put, dis- Hooks third in a time of Williams, Douglas, Jacoby April 24 at Miller 5/6 p.m. April 24 at Queens 5/6 p.m. contention for the win in the at 1:33.50 for the victory. cus and the 110-meter hur- 23.90. Davis and Lowe-Ali placed shot put, but South Houston’s Dobie also scored 20 dles in his fi rst appearance of Jacoby Davis showed the third at 3:37.90. April 26-28 PISD tourn. TBA April 26-28 PISD tourn. TBA Karen Galvan won at 31’6 points for the win in the the season in that latter event. way for the Longhorns in the South Houston and Dobie 1/2.” Meanwhile, Onozie 4x400-meter relay. There, Davis threw the discus 400-meter dash, taking third will likely both face a chal- *7th Grade Matches played fi rst *7th Grade Matches played fi rst (31’5 1/2”) was second, with Flemming, Cook and Giron 147’0” to win easily, while at 53.40. Dobie’s Mike Nwo- lenge from La Porte and Deer Seals third at 30’9.” teamed with Brasia Garza for teammate Brandon Flores ololo was fi fth at 54.47, and Park at district. CALENDAR

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 FRIDAY, MARCH 31 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 7 a.m. 7 a.m. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For women 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First United MONDAY, APRIL 3 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, 10 a.m. Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or drop Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature 487-8787 for details, or drop in. 487-8787 for details, or drop in. in. Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and church. Call 409-454-5720 for details, or drop in. THINK Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 281-480-1911 for details. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 281-480-1911 for details. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. MONEY Noon Noon 8 p.m. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group, noon, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC 11:30 a.m. THINK noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856- Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, 12005 on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 1611. County Rd. 39, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, THE 6 - 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 2 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the Thursday Bay Area Genealogical Society – Meets monthly, the last 1 p.m. Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for details, or CLASSIFIEDS night service beginning with a light meal and fellowship at Friday, at University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and drop in. 6 p.m. followed by a praise, worship and prayer service at Dr., Clear Lake. Coffee and socializing prior to 7 p.m. meet- Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Noon 7 p.m. at 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Afterward both pastors ing. No meeting in Nov. or Dec. For details, visit www. 281-480-1911 for details. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, buy... lead a Bible study in English and Spanish. Everyone is TxBayAreaGen.org. 2 p.m. noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856- welcome. 7 p.m. Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a loved 1611. you’ll save 6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and 2 p.m. Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the Sagemont open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713-856- Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Genealogy Group – Parker Williams Genealogy Group money! Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd. For details, call 1611. 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, call 281-487- meets from 2 to 4 p.m. on fi rst and third Monday at the Park- sell... Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. 8 p.m. 8787. er Williams Library, Beamer at Scarsdale. Public is invited. Well Spouse Support Group – meets the last Thursday at Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads 5:30 p.m. For details, email Liz Hicks at [email protected]. you’ll make CrossRoads UMC, 10030 Scarsdale, with the spouse of a UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Family Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, 3:15 p.m. chronically ill/disabled person, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Childcare members and friends of problem drinkers/addicts share, Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and money! is free. No meetings in Nov. or Dec. For details, contact learn Al-Anon principles, that they are not alone, and dis- Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to RSVP speech therapy for adults with Parkinson’s 3:15 to 4:45 Jennifer Miller at [email protected] or 713- cover choices available. For details, call 281-484-9243. for child care. p.m., Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical 724-2360, or visit http://www.wellspouse.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 1 7 p.m. Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for details. 7 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA 6 p.m. Call Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For New Directions Singles – Age 50 and older meets the first meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont details, call 713-856-1611. and third Mondays for a potluck dinner with activities and/ Today First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets or guest speakers at Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. 713-856-1611. 8787, or drop in. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m., St. Stephen NASA Pkwy. For details, call Margarita at 832-715-9658. 281- Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets 10 a.m. Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713- Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 306-4366 or 713-480-4166. Fuqua. Come, improve crossword playing skills. Call 281- 481-5656 Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, 8 p.m. 488-2923 for details. call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. call 713-856-1611. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 30, 2017 HELP WANTED LEADER READERS 25 Words - $8 for 1 week - 3 Weeks - $21; Business: 25 Words - $10 for 1 week • 3 Weeks - $27

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Call Cris at 832-724-4296 to register. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. 11:30 a.m. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Monday American Business Women’s Association Bay Area Vision at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway, Pearland. Chapter – Meets at Bon Appetit Cafe, 18027 Point Lookout needs you! Use door near recycling bins. For details, call 713-865-3668 or Dr., 77058, monthly, first Wednesday, noon to 1:30 p.m. visit www.oahouston.org. Professional speaker often present. For details, contact Christie 7 p.m. O’Rear at [email protected]. Survivors of Suicide Support Group – gives coping skills in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, a non-threatening environment to adults who have lost a loved noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. We are seeking local volunteers to join our active Volunteer Fire and EMS De- one to suicide. For details email [email protected] or 1 p.m. partment. If you are over 18 and can pass a background check and driving re- visit www.crisishotline.org. Hometown Heroes Park – has free Hump Day Dance to prac- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open tice ballroom dance, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1001 E. cord check, we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 7PM meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents must purchase at our #1 Fire Station at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very limited Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call 713-856- activity card. Help is available to assist learning dance moves. training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If 1611. For details, call Neva Schroder at 417-838-2204. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing on ESL at CrossRoads UMC – Academic ESL classes meet Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- Monday, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 77062. $4/ Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. No fee to attend. session or $35/10 sessions for CSH members and $5/session Call Cris at 832-724-4296 to register. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package or $45/10 session for nonmembers. Everyone is welcome. For 7 p.m. and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one information, contact 281-488-5861 or csh@shaarhashalom. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open org. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856- tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the 1611. Education Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For details, call Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286- community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! Russell at 832-483-6715. 2525 (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/ TUESDAY, APRIL 4 sexual abuse support group for women. Visit www.bayarea- 7 a.m. turningpoint.org for information. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 8 p.m. a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 details, or drop in. Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Second Annual Strut Your Mutt 9:30 a.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include 7 a.m. Presented by dioramas, a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 kitchen. Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Clear Brook City MUD & S. Main, Pasadena. For details, call 713-472-0565. Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for 10 a.m. details, or drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and 10 a.m. South Belt- Ellington Chamber of Commerce Thursday, 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480- Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Saturday April 8, 2017 at 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. 1911 for details. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 11:30 a.m. 281-480-1911 for details. Clear Brook City Park located at the corner of Scarsdale and Blackhawk Blvd. Local NARFE Meeting – National Association of Retired Noon Registration starts at 4:00 PM on the day of the event. Federal Employees, Chapter 1321, meets the first Tuesday at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Featuring: Contests, Pet Information, Demonstrations, Food Trucks, Bouncy Houses, Clear Lake Community Center, 5001 NASA Pkwy. Lunch is $6. noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. For information, call Bob Mitchell at 281-333-2881. 6 - 8 p.m. & More. Noon CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the Thursday night Second Annual Clear Brook City MUD & Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, service beginning with a light meal and fellowship at 6 p.m. noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. 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281-481-4184 Graphics & Printing Page 6, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, March 30, 2017 Lady Longhorns win; second place secured as 22-6A midway stop Continued from Page 1B Corpus led off the sixth with me.” pleased. While the team’s will provide a big boost. Rackley said. We have strug- have had some injuries and Dobie 4 to left fi eld plated both Whal- Garcia came up with some with a walk and moved to As for her team’s ability record (11-10 overall) is not “The one things about gled on and off, particularly have had to make some ad- La Porte 0 ey and Garcia to open the magic of her own, getting second base on a sacrifi ce by to fi ght back for the win in a what was expected, at least to this team is that they all will offensively, since the fi rst justments in the lineup, but Kristoff helped the Lady scoring. Kristoff walked and a pair of strikeouts and a Bravo. Alyssa Ortega game it trailed much of the this point in the season, per- fi ght from the fi rst inning to weekend of the season after we still have been inconsis- Longhorns bounce back then Wincher singled to right ground ball to fi rst base to get reached base on a miscue be- way in, Rackley was equally haps this win over Memorial the end and never give up,” the Bryan tournament. We tent. quickly from their loss to fi eld for a 3-0 lead. Yasmine out of the inning unscathed. fore Whaley walked to load “We’ve had maybe two or Deer Park, tossing a three-hit Saenz-Myers had a double to Dobie then got a lead-off the bases, still with two outs. three players consistently hit- shutout as Dobie blanked La right fi eld as Dobie took a 4-0 triple from Yvonne Whaley A fi elder’s choice earned ting this season (Whaley has Porte 4-0 March 24, at Dobie lead early and never looked in the top of the third inning, the second out of the frame had more than 10 multi-hit High School. back. only to see Garcia escape for Garcia, but she couldn’t games), but haven’t put it all The Lady Longhorns did Kristoff, who has com- once more. get out of trouble this time. together. Maybe this kind of all their damage in the bot- mitted to play at San Jacinto This time, Garcia induced Pleasants sent a 1-1 pitch a win can get us started.” tom of the fi rst inning en College beginning this fall, a pair of pop-ups and then got into right-center fi eld, with For now, Memorial is in route to an important win struck out six in her outing to a strikeout as the Lady Long- Gallagher diving but not third place, but there’s little over La Porte. get a big win for the team. horns came away frustrated. making the grab. The ball doubt the Lady Mavs are Whaley opened the bot- With the race now on for Memorial then struck for bounced away from Galla- looking forward to a rematch tom of the fi rst inning by what very well could be the the fi rst runs of the game in gher as the Lady Longhorns on the fi nal day of the regular walking, and she then stole No. 2 playoff spot in District the bottom of the third to take circled the bases. season. second base. With Whaley 22-6A, Dobie will open the a 2-0 lead, all with two outs. Memorial possibly had a Dobie has several winna- now at second, Jacqueline second half of league play Reagan Gallagher reached play on Pleasants at the plate ble games upcoming before Garcia bunted toward third March 31 at Beaumont West on a throwing error with two but could not execute the re- closing against three playoff base on a play that went for a Brook. Memorial begins the outs and stole second base. lay throws as Pleasants slid contenders, all in a row. The hit. second half of league play the Garcia then rocked Dobie head-fi rst into home, bring- fun continues. Pleasants’ two-run double same night at La Porte. with a long two-run homer ing the Dobie crowd alive. to left-center fi eld, putting Kristoff retired Memo- Memorial on the scoreboard rial 1-2-3 in the bottom of Longhorn boys move on; fi rst. the sixth and escaped the Dobie then wasted little Lady Mavs’ last-ditch rally in time in getting back in the the seventh, giving the Lady game. With one out in the top Longhorns one of their most Atascocita blanks girls of the fourth, Alyssa Corpus gratifying wins of the season. sent a double to the wall in With a two-run double and Continued from Page 1B Dobie 2 Manrique hopes his team center fi eld. a three-run triple in her last the Brazoswood Bucs are GCM 0 can capitalize on against Allison Bravo then dou- two District 22-6A games, of utmost thinking. Kevin Hernandez Brazoswood, but had bled to center fi eld, making Pleasants has done her fair “I think those scored Dobie’s first goal enough defense to get the it 2-1. Whaley doubled to share of damage at the most high expectations are 10 minutes into the bidis- victory. left-center, tying the game as important time of the season. big,”Manrique said. “Only trict matchup against “Every team is defend- courtesy runner Danielle Col- Rackley said Memorial about 10 of our guys were Goose Creek Memo- ing for its playoff life unga scored. certainly appeared to pitch Dobie senior fi rst baseman at the playoff games last rial, but the Longhorns at this time of the year,” A pair of walks proved around Pleasants three other Alyssa Corpus played a big year, and we have a lot of had their hands full until Manrique said. costly to Kristoff and Do- times in the game. She drew role in two big run-scoring in- the late stages in the first “We had some chances bie to start the bottom of the a walk in each of her fi rst new guys. But the expec- fourth for Memorial. three at-bats before the game- nings as the Lady Longhorns tations are there. We just round win against the Pa- to probably score a couple With two on and no outs, changing triple. That’s just handed Memorial a 6-5 defeat have to go out there and triots. more goals, but just didn’t Maricruz Martinez rocked a fi ne with Rackley. March 28 at the Pasadena ISD get it done.” Manrique said the put them in. two-run double to left-cen- “They walked Whaley Sports Complex. Corpus dou- Manrique is looking Longhorns controlled the “But Goose Creek Me- ter fi eld, giving Memorial a there in the sixth and had to bled and scored in the third forward to better weather ball possession for rough- morial gave us a tough 4-2 lead. It stayed that way pitch to Pleasants,” Rackley inning and walked during a in the area round. ly 50 minutes of the game, game, and we did come until the sixth, when Dobie said. “That was a little sur- four-run sixth inning. Playing on the road yet it wasn’t until Bryan out on top. We’re still ultimately rallied to win the prising to me, but if that’s Photo by John Bechtle in the first round against Nava’s goal with 10 min- playing.” game. how it works out, that’s fi ne Goose Creek Memorial utes remaining that the lo- Yes, Dobie is in the Re- on a grass field, the Long- cals felt comfortable. gion III round of 16 for a horns were certainly chal- The Longhorns missed second straight season, but Local baseballers slip lenged yet still came up out on some scoring this team wants more than with a 2-0 win to advance. chances – opportunities just another win. Deer Park may wind Field. Clear Creek. up being the class act of Already the leading hit- The Wolverines scored the District 22-6A varsity ter in District 22-6A, Diaz seven runs in the fifth in- baseball race, but beyond had three more hits, in- ning but still needed two that, it very well may turn cluding a home run. runs in the top of the sev- into a battle to the end for On the mound, the left- enth inning to hold off the the other playoff spots. hander made a bid for a Wildcats for the win. Count Dobie as one complete game, but Do- Jerick Paquinto was the of those teams pushing bie’s Julian Flores was offensive hero for the Wol- for one of those playoff summoned to get the final verines, getting four hits in March 24th, 31st and April 7th spots. out for the save. the game and driving in a At 3-2 following an Dobie led 3-0 after two career-high seven runs. Dine in or take out dinners are $10 each. 11-0 loss at Deer Park frames and took a 5-0 lead Reggie McCallister The dinner will consist of: a breaded USA catfish fried fillet, hush March 28, the Longhorns into the bottom of the sixth also had three hits for the now have important games inning, but the Eagles Wolverines as they moved puppies, cole slaw, corn on the cob, french fries along with iced at La Porte and at home made things interesting in to 2-2 in District 24-6A tea or lemonade. against Memorial to close the late stages of play. action. out the first half of league David Amaya also The Wolverines’ next Baked fish fillets available in limited quantities. play. drove in a pair for the home-and-home series Deer Park improved to Longhorns, and Isaiah comes against the Friend- Dinners will be served between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 5-0 in District 22-6A ac- Vasquez doubled and swood Mustangs. tion with its win over Do- scored twice. The Wolverines will St. Luke the Evangelist Social Hall bie. Up next host Friendswood Thurs- 11011 Hall Rd Peyton Sherlin got the Dobie is on the road day, March 30, at 7 p.m. start for Deer Park and again March 31, taking on The two teams will meet tossed a five-hit shut- La Porte in a 7 p.m. game again Saturday, April 1, at All money raised will benefit Local and Community projects, all out over six innings. The at Bulldog Field. 1 p.m. Friendswood is 1-3 are invited and welcome. game was halted in the The Longhorns will to this point. bottom of the sixth inning then close out the first half by run-rule. of District 22-6A action, Dobie’s Jeremy Green hosting Memorial Tues- had two of the Longhorns’ day, April 4, at Dobie. five hits in the contest. First pitch is at 4 p.m. Dobie 5 Clear Brook 16 Second Annual Strut Your Mutt Pasadena 3 Clear Creek 14 Diaz again came Yes, the final score Presented by through in all phases of is correct. In a game in Dobie’s Evan Hausler (6) and his teammates will look to get back on track dur- the game, leading the which the two teams com- Clear Brook City MUD & ing a game at La Porte March 31 before returning home to Dobie High School Longhorns to a 5-3 victory bined for 30 runs and 36 April 4 to face Memorial in a game that will close out the first half of district over the Pasadena Eagles hits, Clear Brook outlasted play. Photo by John Bechtle March 24, at Maguire Clear Creek March 24, at South Belt- Ellington Chamber of Commerce Saturday April 8, 2017 at 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Atkinson Eagles perform at Pasadena ISD’s Olympiad spectacle Clear Brook City Park located at the corner of Scarsdale and Blackhawk Blvd. Registration starts at 4:00 PM on the day of the event. Featuring: Contests, Pet Information, Demonstrations, Food Trucks, Bouncy Houses, & More. Second Annual Clear Brook City MUD & South Belt – Ellington Chamber of Commerce Strut Your Mutt Registration Form

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FI have read and agree to the above terms. The Atkinson Elementary Olympiad team performed at the ing the Eagles included, left to right, (front row) Isabel Juarez, Pasadena ISD’s biennial Olympiad 2017, which is a demon- Leyla Martinez, Jacqueline Gonzalez, Alexander Lara, (back stration of physical education skills and activities taught in the row) Atkinson physical education instructor Stacy Fontenot, ______district’s physical education programs throughout the school Mia Miller, Diego Gonzalez, Kierah Hightower, Adalee Garcia, Signature Date year. The event took place earlier this month and involved el- Clarissa Hernandez and Atkinson physical education instructor ementary students from across the district. Those represent- Katy Fielder.