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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, January 7, 2016 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 40, No. 48 Gas leaks in Sageglen Several Sageglen residents were told to re- main indoors for roughly one hour Tuesday, Commissioner El Franco Lee dies at 66 Jan. 5, after a worker from Eurotech caused a gas leak while making a street repair on By James Bolen went on to attend called. “But we got him out here very early, right – just to name a few. Sageking. Precinct 2 deputies kept residents Longtime Harris County commissioner and Texas Southern Uni- after the election, and the fi rst thing we asked him Lee additionally played a pivotal role in put- at bay while a crew from CenterPoint repaired steadfast ally to the South Belt community El versity, where he for was a county courthouse annex. We even told ting on the annual South Belt Spectacular Cook- the leak. Franco Lee died unexpectedly from a heart at- earned a Bachelor him where to buy the property. And that is now off and Fourth of July fi reworks display at the tack while exercising at his home in the Fifth of Science. He com- where the county courthouse annex is.” area park that bears his name. A Night with Pam Tebow Ward Sunday, Jan. 3. He was 66. pleted related course The annex, located at the corner of Beamer While the City of Pearland was opposed to it, Lutheran South Academy will present Faith “I don’t believe we could have a politician do work and postgradu- and Scarsdale, now houses Precinct 2, Place 1 Lee was also instrumental in extending Hughes and Family: A Night with Pam Tebow will be a better job for us than what he did,” said friend ate studies at the Justice of the Peace Jo Ann Delgado’s court- Road, Scarsdale and Dixie Farm Road beyond held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Friday, Jan. and Leader publisher Marie Flickinger. “He was TSU School of Pub- house, a Precinct 2 constable substation, the the South Belt limits. 8. She is the mother of Heisman Trophy winner fantastic for us.” lic Affairs and the Parker Williams Branch Library, a Harris County More recently, Lee was responsible for the Tim Tebow, as well as a author and speaker on A native Houstonian, Lee began his political University of Hous- Clerk’s offi ce and a Harris County tax offi ce. ongoing construction of the new 100-acre deten- Christian parenting. She will present on Raising career in 1979 when he was elected state repre- ton. Flickinger said Lee was faithful to all of his tion pond located near Beamer and Dixie Farm. Christian Kids In An UnChristian World. sentative for District 142, where he served fi ve Despite their constituents, regardless of demographics and “There’s nothing this community needed that Tebow’s message is geared toward parents/ years. eventual close rela- El Franco Lee party affi liation. he didn’t get for us,” Flickinger said. “There was adults. Tables of eight are $800 which includes In 1985, Lee was elected Precinct 1 commis- tionship, Flickinger “When he became commissioner, this area never a project I asked him for, for this commu- a 6:45 p.m. meet-and-greet with Pam Tebow. sioner – a position he would hold for seven terms. and Lee didn’t necessarily start off on good was not Democrat; it was white Republican,” nity, that he didn’t get us in the 30-plus years he Individual tickets are $35 each and are avail- He was the fi rst African-American to serve on terms. Flickinger said. “But he worked as hard for this was here. Little stuff, big stuff – it didn’t matter. able through Lutheran South Academy’s web- the panel. “When he was fi rst elected (as commissioner), area as any of his other areas.” He came through.” site at www.lutheransouth.org. Limited seating A graduate of Wheatley High School, Lee I had supported another candidate,” Flickinger re- Other local contributions include the paving Lee’s Street Olympics, a pet project aimed at available, and tickets only available online. and eventual extension of Beamer Road, the helping at-risk youth, is now a county-wide pro- Blackhawk hike-and-bike trail and the commu- gram. The commissioner was also active in the Sagemont Civic Club meets El Franco Lee remembered nity center and youth sports fi elds on Blackhawk Continued on Page 2A The Sagemont Civic Club will hold its first meeting of the new year on Monday, Jan. 11, Juveniles arrested on multiple charges at the Sagemont Park Community Center on Hughes Road from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Three juveniles were arrested on multiple completely blew out around Beamer, but the sus- charges related to a stolen vehicle Saturday, Jan. pect continued to drive on the rim. Highland Meadow meets 2, following a police chase and manhunt. The car came to a stop at Blackhawk, as the The incident began around 6 a.m. when a car driver attempted to make a U-turn and crashed The monthly meeting of the Highland was reported stolen from a home in the 10000 into a curb. One suspect ran toward the H-E-B, Meadow HOA will be held on Wednesday, block of Nathan’s Cove in the Ashley Pointe sub- while two other suspects ran toward the Kirk- Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Parker Williams Li- division. While one Precinct 2 deputy was inter- wood subdivision. Two of the suspects were brary, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Homeowners viewing the victim, a second deputy spotted the immediately captured, while the third initially are encouraged to attend. Questions prior to vehicle a few blocks away. The deputy attempted alluded authorities. A perimeter was established the meeting may be directed to Michael Quast to pull the driver over, but he refused to stop, and around the area, and a manhunt involving a Hous- with C.I.A. Services Inc. at 713-981-9000 or a chase ensued. The pursuit traveled east on Di- ton police K-9 unit eventually nabbed the remain- at [email protected]. xie Farm, then north on Highway 3, then west ing suspect. The three teens were charged with on Beltway 8. Deputies reported that one of the unauthorized use of a stolen vehicle, evading ar- Kirkmont Sec 1 to meet vehicle’s tires began to smoke around Sabo, then rest, evading on foot and criminal trespassing. Kirkmont Sec 1 homeowners meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kirk- mont Utility Building on Blackhawk Road. Resident Bill Morgan dies at 64 Topics discussed will include unfinished busi- ness regarding the special assessment tabled at Longtime South Brook City Municipal Utility District, serving the annual meeting in December. Special as- Belt resident Bill multiple terms. sessments for Capital Improvements, Section Morgan died from Morgan was a founding member of the South 4, page 3, reads: “the Association may levy, a heart attack on his Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce and was in any assessment year, a special assessment birthday Monday, responsible for doing the organization’s legal applicable to that year only for the purpose of Dec. 28. He had just work pro bono. defraying the cost of any construction, recon- turned 64. Morgan and his wife Terrie resided in Green struction, repair or replacement of a capital Morgan was an Tee and were members of First United Method- improvement upon the common area provided Longtime Harris County commissioner El Franco Lee died Sunday, Jan. 3, after spending active member of ist Church of Pearland. that any such assessment shall have the as- more than half his life in public service. Lee is shown above in 2012 receiving the South Belt- the community and The couple have four children – Will, Ann, sent of two-thirds of the votes of each class of Ellington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year award. Lee is pictured with Leader was a former board Tana and Tara. members who are voting in person or by proxy publisher Marie Flickinger and Emory Gadd. Photo by David Ellison member for the Clear Bill Morgan See related obituary on Page 2A. at a meeting duly called for this purpose.” Genealogy group meets The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will meet Jan. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library at Leader remembers highlights of 2015 Scarsdale and Beamer. This group meets the Another year has passed, and the Leader staff and 120 hours community service. No immediate arrests were made. over a confi scated cell phone. The case was settled fi rst and third Mondays to discuss genealogy would like to take this opportunity to refl ect on Jan. 22 Feb. 12 later in November for $60,000. research. Meetings are free and open to any- some of the more signifi cant stories of 2015. Beverly Hills Intermediate celebrated its 50th A former South Houston High School student The father of a 3-week-old baby died Feb. 8, one interested in tracing family history. Due to space limitations, the year in review will anniversary Jan. 16 with a banquet at the area and his parents fi led a $1 million civil rights law- following a fi ght the previous night when he was be continued in the Jan. 14 edition. school that was attended by dozens of current and suit against the Pasadena Independent School accused of breaking into his neighbor’s car near Lady Longhorns host bingo Section B includes the sports year in review. former staff members, students and community District, alleging that an on-campus police offi cer Southport and Bazin. Melvin Lee Nelson, 30, The Dobie Lady Longhorns Booster Club Jan. 8 members. All four of the campus’s surviving prin- used excessive force the previous May, causing initially refused medical help before being pro- will hold a bingo fundraiser Friday, Jan. 22. A South Belt resident was killed in front of his cipals were in attendance. bodily injury and psychological damage. In the nounced dead at his home. Autopsy results later Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo games will run house while watching fi reworks on New Year’s An off-duty police offi cer shot and killed a man suit, Cesar Suquet alleged that Michael Y’Barbo, determined his death was caused by heroin and from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased Eve after being struck in the head by a stray bul- Jan. 16 after he allegedly pointed a gun at the of- an on-campus PISD police offi cer, repeatedly alprazolam (Xanax) toxicity. through a Dobie soccer player or a booster let. Javier Suarez Rivera, 43, died at the scene in fi cer outside Bombshells Restaurant and Bar on struck him with a metal baton following a dispute Continued in next week’s Leader club member. The event serves as one of the the 800 block of Eastlake after being hit by what the Gulf Freeway at Fuqua. Police said the victim primary fundraisers to help cover costs associ- police suspect was celebratory gunfi re. Rivera’s had been kicked out of the restaurant earlier for ated with the Dobie soccer program through- death, which made nationwide headlines, was fi ghting with other patrons. out the school year. For more information, ruled a homicide by the medical examiner’s of- Jan. 29 Cars crash at Hughes, Beamer email [email protected]. fi ce. No immediate arrests were made. The Pasadena Independent School District Juan Luis Guardiola, 29, died Dec. 29 after los- board of trustees approved naming the new Ca- PW library events set ing control of his motorcycle in the 400 block of reer and Technical High School the Dr. Kirk Edgebrook. Lewis Career and Technical High School. Voters The following events are scheduled for the Jan. 15 approved construction of the $37.5 million cam- Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. A South Belt woman was responsible for reunit- pus, located at Genoa-Red Bluff and Beltway 8, Computer classes offered in January in- ing a family with a pair of young French bulldogs in a 2011 bond election. The campus opened in clude: Internet Basics on Jan. 13, Files & that had been taken from their East Houston home August of 2014. Folders on Jan. 20, and Email Basics on Jan. by a FedEx delivery man. The story made national Feb. 5 27. All classes will start at 2:30 p.m. and end headlines after surveillance footage captured the J. Frank Dobie High School announced its Hall by 4 p.m. Registration is required. driver in action. South Belt resident Beth Radcliffe of Honor inductees. Distinguished alumni includ- On Thursday, Jan. 7, at 4 p.m., Movie Mad- found the dogs near the intersection of Kirkville ed Bob Mitchell (Class of 1973), president of the ness will present Inside Out, rated PG. and Sagecanyon and took them to Kirkwood Vet- Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership; Leon- Movie Time for Adults on Friday, Jan. 8, erinary Hospital to see if they had been chipped. ard Cherry (Class of 1974), president of Cherry at 2 p.m. will feature Witness for the Prosecu- Aware of the theft, Kirkwood’s Dr. John Gregory Companies; Randy McEachern (Class of 1974), tion, made in 1956, starring Charles Laughton. reached out to the owners, who then picked the former University of Texas quarterback; Kevin Wednesdays – Preschool Story Time, 10:30 puppies up from his offi ce. Radcliffe said she was Sherrington (Class of 1974), sports journalist; and a.m. and 5 p.m.; Thursdays – Toddler Story offered a reward for fi nding the puppies, which Reed O’Connor (Class of 1983), federal judge on Time, 10:30 a.m; Saturdays – Vietnamese Sto- cost $3,000 each, but she declined to accept. The the U.S. District Court for the Northern District rytime. Classes are at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and FedEx driver, who said he was merely getting the of Texas. Airman 1st Class Kyle “Pete” Wells 2:30 p.m. For more information on Vietnam- animals out of the cold, was suspended. (Class of 1979) was honored as a fallen hero. The ese programs, speak with Loc Bui. A former Dobie student was one of three Hous- late Catherine Haney, who served as both a his- For more information, call 281-484-2036. ton police offi cers to abruptly leave the force tory teacher and Academic Decathlon coach at Monday, Jan. 12, amid an alleged ticket-rigging the school, was honored as a distinguished faculty Winter Wonderland Jan. 30 scandal. Offi cer Robert Manzanales, a 1986 member. Leader publisher Marie Flickinger was The Frozen Winter Wonderland festival will graduate, took a dishonorable retirement, while honored as a community volunteer. be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, fellow offi cers Gregory Rosa and John Garcia A home invasion occurred Feb. 4 in the 9900 Emergency crews from the Houston Fire Department and the Harris County Precinct 2 5354 Space Center Blvd. Saturday, Jan. 30, both resigned. Manzanales had been with the block of Sagecourt. Police said two armed men Constable’s offi ce are shown above responding to a crash at the intersection of Hughes and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and department for more than two decades. A fourth went to the house and demanded money and jew- Beamer Tuesday, Jan. 5. Police said a gray car (not shown) ran the light and struck the snacks and raffl e tickets will be available. Ac- offi cer, Rudolph Farias, committed suicide when elry from a female resident. The woman said she black car pictured above. Residents have complained that ongoing construction on Hughes tivities include snow, games, crafts, and a visit the scandal fi rst broke the previous August. Later did not recognize either of the crooks but sus- has caused much confusion, increasing the frequency of accidents at the corner. At least from the Snow Queen. For information, call in November, Manzanales was sentenced on two pected her house was targeted because her family three crashes took place this past week at the intersection. Two people (one shown sitting on 281-484-4814 or visit www.asbury.cc. felony counts to three years deferred adjudication owns a car dealership and likely had cash on hand. ground) suffered minor injuries. Photo by Marie Flickinger Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 7, 2016 Publisher’s editorial Deaths New Year starts with great sadness losophy that it was always he worked at Helton Boat The service celebrat- cis and Irene Brundage of There are no words that can express the The third death that has caused such El Franco better to give than receive, Works and Whitt Marine in ing Ehrlich’s life was held West Seneca, N.Y., on June sorrow I felt at recent losses to our commu- great sadness is that of El Franco Lee. both professionally and per- Baytown. He then worked Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at 30, 1956. The couple had nity of men who have given so much. There are no words that I can use to tell Lee sonally, whether it was to his with Helping Hands for Sagemont Church. Interment four children, Cheryl (Robin) The fi rst was Jack Niday whom we lost our readers the good that this man did for community, to his family or Sagemont Church, where he followed at Forest Lawn Witter, Annette (Bill) Mau, late last year. He was so supportive of the our community. Since he was elected, as the to his friends. He served on and his wife have been mem- Cemetery. James Petek and Laurie. They South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce. fi rst Harris County African-American county multiple bank boards, MUD bers for more than 20 years. have seven grandchildren and The last act of kindness that I know of from commissioner, he did nothing but good for Board, chambers of com- Funeral services will be Kenneth Riley six great-grandchildren. Jack was forgiveness of $25,000+ which was the South Belt area. When he was elect- merce, and many local ser- held Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, Petek was diagnosed with owed by the chamber for the offi ce building ed, the South Belt was approximately 80% for which he had been the contractor and fi - Republican and 90% white. Politics did not vice organizations. He was a at 11 a.m. at Niday Funeral Mills Parkinson’s disease and suf- nancial backer. He greatly aided St. Luke’s interfere with his giving South Belt his com- founding member of Project Home-Beamer. fered many years while his Catholic Church with a land purchase and plete support. There wasn’t one thing I asked Joy and Hope, a charity that daughter, Laurie, became his Pasadena Independent School District, to of him for this area that we did not get includ- works to “enhance the quality Francisco major caregiver. name a few. ing roads, park improvements, the county of life for families and chil- A memorial service at The next community member we lost was courthouse annex, the 100 acre retention dren who live with life-limit- Vega Jr. Sagemont Church is planned. Bill Morgan who worked on numerous com- area currently, under construction and much ing conditions.” In lieu of fl owers, memorials munity projects for the less fortunate. more. The only project not yet underway is Morgan and his wife at- Belt resident. can be sent to the Sagemont Additionally, Bill was instrumental in get- the water park. tended First United Method- She was preceded in death Living Proof Project. ting the South Belt Chamber organized. He That was OK’d by him and is scheduled ist Church of Pearland. He by her sister, Joy Beard, and did all the organization work free of charge to go out for bids this month. He always did a enjoyed great food, leisurely husband “Shorty” Melvin. and then worked hard with us to get it off the fantastic job for South Belt. We will miss him travel, corny jokes and Tex- Survivors include son Patricia “Pat” ground and running as a viable group. tremendously. –Marie Flickinger El Franco Lee as and American history. He Ronald Melvin; daughters Helms 1949-2016 was a gifted listener and an Renee and husband Mark Harris County Commissioner entertaining storyteller. Jones and Andrea and hus- El Franco Lee In lieu of fl owers, the fam- band Greg Goodrich; three In My Opinion January 30, 1949 – ily requests that donations be grandchildren; and three January 3, 2016 made in Morgan’s honor to great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass, Thursday, The graveside service was py time and I can’t thank the community Project Joy & Hope at 2319 Kenneth Riley Mills, 73, of January 7, 2016 held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dimicelli appreciates enough for how this helps my family. I may Burke Rd., Suite B1, Pasa- South Belt, died Tuesday, Dec. Holy Rosary Catholic Church Dec. 31, 2015, at Houston never meet everyone who donated and dena, TX 77504 or to First 22, 2015, surrounded by his at 10 a.m. National Cemetery. Diaz’s police academy made the program possible, but my family United Methodist Church of family, after a massive heart In lieu of fl owers, please In lieu of fl owers, dona- Last fall, I, along with other homeowners and I are very thankful. Pearland. attack. He was born March make donations to Julia C. tions may be made to Hope in our area and several students from Do- Thank you So Much, Claudia Cubos A memorial service for 22, 1942, to Riley and Juanita Hester House and/or Harris Francisco Vega Jr., 56, of Church, 770 Pineloch Dr. bie HS, began a ten-week class on Citizen’s Morgan was held Satur- Mills in Henrietta, Texas. He County Street Olympics Inc. South Belt, died Tuesday, Houston, TX. Police Academy (CPA). This was arranged Turner gives thanks day, Jan. 2, 2016, at 10 a.m. was known for his compas- by HC Constable Chris E. Diaz as a way of Publisher’s note: This is Dec. 29, 2015, in Houston. at First United Methodist sion for others and his ability educating all who live in Pct 2 to know as the obituary as submitted by He was born Sept. 22, 1959, for Christmas gifts Church in Pearland. to never meet a stranger. Francis C. much about law enforcement and new laws the family. (See related story in Puerto Rico. To: The Community Online condolences may Mills graduated from taking hold in 2016, and how we can help. on Page 1A.) Vega was a man of God, My name is Sharon. I want to thank the be left for the family at www. a loving husband, great life Wichita Falls High School in Petek First night was with Harris County Attorney claytonfuneralhomes.com. Vince Ryan who talked about new legisla- community for the blessed Christmas food, partner, leader and big heart- 1960, and married Carolyn, tion going into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. So and many gifts. I am so thankful to God William L.H. ed. He loved and served his his high school sweetheart, Patricia “Pat” Krajcik many changes were made that our guys in for so many caring people, with such big Gerald Bob country with pride. on Nov. 21, 1961; they re- Helms, 71, died on Oct. 27, Austin gave one year for law enforcement hearts. My Christmas will defi nitely be hap- Morgan Jr. Vega is survived by his cently celebrated their 54th 2015, after a long battle with and courts to get ready. pier because of your generous giving. Bates wife, Marianne Vega; moth- wedding anniversary. Alzheimer’s. She was born I mention briefl y the subjects we cov- Thank you, thank you, for all you have Mills served in the Unit- on Aug. 3, 1944, to Viola done. Sharon Turner er Virginia Vega; daughters ered: new laws; nuclear, biological and Amelia Vega and Francesca ed States Army from 1963 to Krajcik Stringfellow in Pasa- chemical warfare; emergency procedures; Vega; brother Hipolito Vega; 1965. He earned a Bachelor dena, Texas. Homeland Security; deployment to areas of Williams’ thankful sister-in-law Maria Vega; of Science in Business from She grew up in Genoa, disaster; drugs, raids on meth houses, hu- countless cousins; two neph- the University of Houston Texas, where she attended man traffi cking, physical assault, robbery, for Christmas help ews; and one niece. and held a Certifi ed Purchas- Genoa Elementary and grad- homicide, voter information, and MADD. Thank you!!!! To south belt leaders,and Funeral services were held ing Management (CPM) cer- uated from South Houston My neighbor, Mario, and I wish to thank all the terrifi c leaders who helped make this in Florida. tifi cation. He retired in 2004 High School in 1962. She re- Cindy Vara-Leija as she organized all Christmas wonderful for all the families.... from his job with the City of the speakers for the 10 weeks and was a tired from Hewlett Packard. Love, The Williams Family Houston. champion at keepimg the meetings moving. Allison David Helms was preceded in She was awesome !! If this is offered in the Mills was a longtime death by her husband, Randy spring, I encourage all to sign up. I will add Jackson: Receiving Ehrlich member of Sagemont Church. Helms; nephew John How- that some of the topics will cause sleepless He enjoyed spending time Francis C. Petek, 82, died ard Ragan; and his parents, nights. But we live in a world that is not so inspires more giving with his two grandchildren, Monday, Dec. 28, 2015. He grandparents, aunts and un- pleasant sometimes. By becoming educat- including going to the mov- was a former longtime res- cles. I would like to send a great big hug to all ies with his grandson Evan, ident of Beverly Hills sub- Survivors include her ed, we can help those who keep us safe that contributed to the toy and food drives every night. William L.H. “Bill” Mor- and discussing scientifi c ad- division and a member of daughter, Laurie, and hus- in our area. They have made it possible gan Jr., 64, former South Belt Gerald Bob Bates, STCM vances with granddaughter And THANK YOU……. Constable Chris for my family to have a “normal” Christ- Sagemont Church. band Robert Pusey; son Bob- E. Diaz !!!!!! Bonnie Dimicelli resident, died Monday, Dec. - SS - U.S.N. Ret., 77, died on Emilie. He took great pride in Petek was born on April by and wife Angie Helms; mas. Many people do not think about the Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015. He less fortunate during the holidays as they 28, 2015. He was born on caring for his family, friends, 14, 1933, in Buffalo, N.Y. grandchildren Andrew and Muecke voices are tending to their own lives and stresses Dec. 28, 1951. was born on Oct. 30, 1938. and grand dogs, as well as his He was raised by his grand- Allyson Helms; sister Susan this time of year. I want to send a heart felt He is preceded in death He is preceded in death by generosity. parents, Adam and Alice Stringfellow Ragan; cousins thanks for support THANK YOU to each and every one of you by his father, William L.H. his parents, Frank and Ber- Mills is preceded in death Bremiller of Delevan, N.Y. Sharon Pavey, Robin Car- who have made us feel special. Times have Morgan Sr., and brother Jay nice Bates, and his son, Ger- by his father, Riley Mills, in His siblings were Arlene (Ar- penter, Larry Anthony, Sonny Marie, Morgan. ald Lee Bates. 1977, and mother Juanita I want to take this time to wish you and been hard and we can’t wait for our turn to nold) Dawson, half-brothers Krajcik and Margie Darmon; give back. My children and I discuss this He is survived by his He is survived by his sis- Mills in 2009. Thomas (Debbie) McMahan and two best friends, Sharon all your family a very Merry Christmas and ter, Renaé Snow; son Glen a very Happy (2016) Healthy New Year. regularly, esp on our way to the Houston mother, Mayme Morgan; his He is survived by his and James (Betty) McMahan; Homan and Ken Donihoo. I also want to once again thank you for Food Bank, for our monthly volunteer shift. wife of 23 years, Terrie Mor- Edward Bates; daughter Tra- wife of 54 years, Carolyn half-sister Wanda McMahan. Helms loved working and all the sport you have given me on the Ber- My heart is overfl owing with joy, appreci- gan; son Will Morgan and cy Lynette Howard; adopt- Mills; daughters Cynthia Both sisters preceded him in being around people. She ation, and an overall genuine love for my wife Lydia; daughters Ann ed daughter Debbie Poole; Mills and Kelli Mills Vawter death. worked more than 10 years at ry Bayou project. In an earlier email I for- Allison David Ehrlich, neighbors. Thank you South Belt Leader for Morgan, Ph.D., Tana Nick- four grandchildren; three and husband Eric Vawter; Petek attended Delevan the Houston Livestock Show warded an update. Slow but we are making 51, died on Sunday, Dec. 20, putting us all together. ens and husband Ben, Tara great-grandchildren; and nu- granddaughter Emilie Vaw- School through the eighth and Rodeo in the Astrodome progress and that is what counts. I learned 2015. She was born on July MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY Harmolin and husband Ja- merous other relatives. ter; grandson Evan Vawter; grade. He served in the U.S. feed offi ce with Doug Lam- working with governmental agencies, you 12, 1964. have to wait for results. What you and NEW YEAR!! Alicia Jackson son; sister Vickie Smith and Bates grew up in La Porte, brother Jerry Mills and wife Army from April 1953 until mond. She enjoyed doing a She is survived by her Coles Stringer started is now bearing fruit. husband Ron; grandchildren Texas. He was an Eagle Brenda; sister Donna Loggie; he was discharged in April variety of crafts and enjoyed husband, Jeff; children Mad- Thanks again. Jim Muecke Mallory, Mason and McKen- Scout. He joined the United and numerous other relatives. 1955. He then returned to his her plants and fl owers. She Happy New Year eleine, Joseph and Asa; par- na Nickens, and Brooklynn States Navy after gradua- The celebration of life job at Gould Battery. In 1956, loved participating in differ- ents Numa and Patty David; from Rep. Pete Olson Harmolin; and a host of other tion. He went to boot camp service was offi ciated by the he went to work for Ford ent functions, including her Garza: Blessed sisters and brothers-in-law family and friends. for nine weeks, came home Rev. Jerry Williams on Dec. Motor Stamping Plant. After high school reunions, where Dear South Belt Leader, Annette and Wally Grabbe Morgan graduated from on leave, and married Jennie 29, 2015, at Niday Funeral several jobs, he worked for she loved seeing her class- by Christmas drive I hope you and your family have enjoyed and Jennifer and Guy Rie- Milby High School in 1970 Gerber on Aug. 16, 1956. He Home. Interment followed at Yansick Lumber in Arcade, mates and reminiscing on old I am writing this letter to let everybody a wonderful holiday season fi lled with joy and menschneider; brothers and the blessing of being with family. Nothing re- before attending the Uni- was 17 and Jennie was 18. Houston National Cemetery. N.Y. From there, he moved to friends and school days. who helped make the Christmas Drive at sisters-in-law Numa and invigorates the soul more than spending time versity of Houston where he They were married 59 years. Houston in November 1977 Helm’s fi nal wish is to be the Southbelt Leader a success and those Molly David, Bert and Dar- with those we love and hold most dear. And earned his Bachelor of Arts, Bates served 30 years in to work for Hydro-Tech. He an organ donor to Alzheimer who donated the food and gifts a BIG la David, and John and Ter- Trudy Melvin nothing helps me focus more on the year his CPA and JD. the U.S. Navy and was on six then was a semi-truck driver Research. She will be cremat- THANK YOU. I have been going here for 4 ri David; father-in-law and ahead as we enter the fi nal months of the Morgan lived by the phi- submarines. When he retired, Trudy Melvin, 86, died on until his retirement. ed and buried beside her hus- years and it’s a true blessing to have such mother-in-law Robert and Obama Administration. Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. She Petek married Sheila band, Randy, in Rockwall, a great community to come together to help Rose Ehrlich; brothers-in- Despite the president’s continuing failures was a former longtime South Brundage, daughter of Fran- Texas. the unfortunate with food and gifts for the law and sisters-in-law Larry kids. I will be praying to god to let him know and stubborn refusal to recognize the very real threat of Islamic extremism, the coura- Free legal advice and Rachel Ehrlich, Greg and that these people need extra blessings for helping out the people that are less fortu- geous men and women of our armed forces Michelle Ehrlich and Daryl El Franco Lee dies unexpectedly nate. THANK YOU so much from the bot- are helping to make progress against ISIS and Jenise Ehrlich; and many tom of my heart for making this Christmas and fi ghting to hold their ground in Afghani- for veterans Jan. 9 nephews and nieces, cousins Continued from Page 1A mary, which he is expected to win posthu- Drive available for our community. stan. We owe them our most heartfelt thanks and friends. and prayers. Veterans who need legal ceive advice and counsel at Young Men’s Christian Association and mously. Sincerely Marcella Garza Ehrlich grew up in a large the Urban Outreach Program and helped Contrary to other media reports that While I expect 2016 to be another chal- advice or legal assistance can the clinic from a volunteer and very active family. She raise money for the March of Dimes, the said Commissioner’s Court would ap- Cubos: Christmas lenging year stopping and opposing the visit a free legal clinic sched- attorney in any area of law, was about 10 years old when president’s efforts to weaken our rights and uled in Pasadena on Saturday, including family, wills and she found the faith in Jesus American Diabetes Association and the point a replacement, Harris County Judge miracles for families further his social justice agenda, I know this Jan. 9. The clinic will be held probate, consumer, real estate Christ that she continually Live Oak Fund. Ed Emmett will name a Precinct 1 com- is also our opportunity to show the American at San Jacinto College, 8060 and tax law, as well as dis- displayed. Her family was Friends remember Lee as a humble missioner to fi ll out the remaining year Dear South Belt Leader, people our contrasting vision of using con- Spencer Highway, from 9 a.m. ability and veterans benefi ts. active in Sagemont Church. man. of Lee’s term, and Democratic precinct This year my family and I were recipients servative solutions to strengthen our econo- until noon. Use the Spencer Veterans who need ongo- of the Christmas Program, and we are so my, rebuild our military, and create the kind of After earning a college “He was never boastful. He would chairs will select a nominee to replace Highway entrance to the cam- ing legal representation and degree from the University have never agreed to having the park Lee on the November ballot. thankful to the South Belt Community. growth necessary to help our hard-working pus to attend the legal clinic. who qualify for legal aid will We fell on hard times this year and middle class families get stable footing again. of Houston, Ehrlich began a named after him,” Flickinger said, noting According to the Houston Chronicle, Christmas really wasn’t looking very well No appointment is nec- be assigned a pro bono at- teaching career in Houston the dedication had to be kept secret from Emmett received eight calls on the day Our nation is in desperate need of a Presi- essary. The clinic is a public torney through the Houston for our family. I am grateful that our commu- dent who puts Americans, American ideals, Independent School District, him. of Lee’s death from people vying for the nity can come together and make miracles and the future of our nation before everything service of the Pasadena Bar Volunteer Lawyers to handle later moving to FISD where Association and the Houston their case. This sentiment is shared by newly position. None will be considered for the happen for families in need. In a world that else. Working together, we can help ensure she taught Spanish at the ju- elected Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. seat. is quickly changing, it is so nice to live in Bar Foundation’s Veterans For information, contact we elect a new, conservative President to nior high level. She married “El Franco was a beloved public ser- “There’s such a thing as dignity,” Em- a community where we can come together help heal our country and stabilize our future. Legal Initiative. the Houston Bar Associa- in 1992 and was blessed with and make a difference. I hope you will join me in that effort! Any veteran, or spouse of tion at 713-759-1133 or visit three children. vant who never sought the limelight, pre- mett reportedly said. The holidays are meant to be a hap- Happy New Years, Pete Olson a deceased veteran, can re- www.hba.org. When cancer began its at- ferring a low-key approach that put the See related obituary on this page. tack, Ehrlich fought with all needs of his constituents above self-pro- Keeping with his character, Lee’s memo- Care Partners her strength and was able to motion,” Turner issued in a statement. rial is brief and humble. Lee’s wife Ethel enjoy many activities with It is now too late to remove Lee’s told funeral directors she preferred to let Stuchbery receives education grant meet Jan. 15 family and friends. name from the ballot of the March pri- his work speak for itself. 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Photo submitted faithcarepartners.org. Thursday, January 7, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Middle School students write New Year’s resolutions for 2016 Melillo tions are to eat more protein tion is to become a popular And my family to be happy. ily by playing games every nized. Justin Mai What I’ll do to be better low my dreams. This starts I want to have 100s, or 90’s, and to help my dad. Viner. Rylan Navy Fernando Cordova day for two hours. My New Year’s Resolu- next year is to have more January 1, 2016! at least. I want to get smart- Middle School Huy Nguyen My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Resoul- Jason Pham tion is to start designing – in initiative. That means to do Natalie Suarez er and smarter every day. The following are New My New Year’s Resolu- tion is to respect my elders. tion is to bring up my Elar For my New Year’s reso- other words, making clothes. something productive even Some goals I want to I learn because of my nice Year’s resolutions for 2015 tion is to study math and to Novallee Maxwell Grades to a A or a B. lution I want to get my so- I love art and my passion is when no one is around. An- accomplish next year in teachers. Destiny Rosalez written by students at Mel- help people. My New Year’s Resolu- Abel Espinoza cial studies grade up so that to design. I think designing other thing that I’ll do to be school are: I won’t be tardy My New Year’s Resolu- illo Middle School. Christopher Arias tion is to go to gymnastics. My 2016 goal is to bring I won’t have to be studying will help me prove to myself better is work hard on all of to class. I will try my hard- tion is to get straight A’s. I Maria Diaz’s class My New Year’s Resolu- Marianna Hernandez all my “C”s to a “B” or “A”s. for a long time. I also want that I’m creative and I can my school assignments and est and study all the time to hope that this will happen My New Year’s Resolu- tion is that I am going to be My New Year’s Resolu- At YES Prep school. I prom- to spend more time with do anything. Cierra Hoop get A’s on most that I can. I ace my classes in order to be because I want to get into tion is to stay in shape and a great person, and I want to tion is to eat less donuts. Yes ise I will pass 6th grade. my family by going to the This year, I plan to do all will take my time and do it an excellent student. I fi nal- an awesome college, such eat healthy. Hieu Dang be positive so I can get good I love donuts. Paola Pombo movies. Last, I want to play of the things listed below, correctly. Mac Postal ly shall always respect my as Rice University or Yale. My New Year’s Resolu- grades. Andrea Espinosa Alana Yasmine Garza My New Year’s resulo- with my cousins for about 2 and then congratulate my- For the New Year, if I teachers and follow all class These college look at your tions are to study more for My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Reso- tion is to donate people that hours. Gerardo Escamilla self (in advance) on achiev- want to get better, I’m go- rules. I will try my best in school record to see if you reading and read other sto- tion is to help my mom and lution is to stop using my need food. Jeffery Cerrato For my New Year’s res- ing these goals. I will do my ing to have to learn more by everything I do in my class are capable of the work. ries to little kids. clean my room. phone so much. I want to change the way olution I would like to im- best and be persistent even if listening and respective my and life. I will try to accom- Kaylee Goodrum Samantha Gama Jasmin Garcia Yahira Urrutia I act and dress and study prove my guitar skills. I I’m not good at it. 1) I will teachers. Like one of my old plish these goals for next My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Resolu- more and get good Grades. would also like to fi nish Dr. try to do better in gym and teacher used to say, “Learn year and always be a good tion is to change my char- tions are to work hard, help tion is that I want to study tion is to get better at play- Samantha Palomino Who, the TV show. I also participate in all of the ac- more, earn more.” Hao Tran kid. Angel Arroyo acter. The reason I would my family and become a more so that I can get good ing basketball. My 2016 New Year’s would like to keep my room tivities. I will make sure to My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Resolu- like to change my character better person. Zulik Garcia grades. Brian Fernandez Giselle Garza Resolution is to read 20 clean. Andrew Chapa practice all of the exercises tions are to be a little more tion is to try to become less is because I want people to My New Year’s Resolu- Valerie Espinosa’s class My New Year’s Resolu- minutes per day, and when I want to spend more at home and take walks. 2) I productive and stop procras- selfi sh. It is true that I am see me as a person they can tions are to keep my room My New Year’s Resolu- tion is to win the little league summer starts my goal is to time with my little brothers will improve my social skills tinating. I also think it’s time selfi sh and don’t like sharing depend on and trust. clean, play with my sister, tion is to read a whole chap- baseball championship. go outside 20 minutes per by playing with them. I also by talking to people who are to start expressing myself my personal belongings and Lazarus Gonzalez dance with my Wii and play ter book with no pictures. Zachary McKenzie day. Luis Torres want to try to get a better my own age and start to re- more. Nataly Mendez things. So, I’ll make that my I have many things to GTA5 online with my cous- Eduardo Supelveda My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Reso- grade in my social studies lax. I will be sure to hang Next year, in 2016, I’m goal, or New Year’s Resolu- try to make myself a better in LaLa. Gabriela Garza My New Year’s Resolu- tion is to stop talking when lution is to help a person class because I want to get out with girls who share my going to change my life- tion, to become a less selfi sh person. I want to be a bet- My New Year’s Resolu- tion is to raise $100 from Ms. E is talking. in need. Like a children or an A not a B. I want to try interest. 3) I will spend my style. I won’t say the basic person. Zaynab Asafeh ter person by being polite tions are to study hard for selling my art. I hope I can Samantha Talamantez a older man or woman in to not be on my phone a lot extra time with my family. I New Year’s Resolution. I Next year, 2016, I would and offering help. I want math and reading STAAR sell art wherever I go. My New Year’s Res- Mexico. Leslie Jimenez because I’m always on it. will try to deal with all of the have two Resolutions – be like to read 100,000 words. to participate in class by tests. Antony Gonzalez Chyler Harris olution is to improve my My 2016 new year rev- Crystal Morales bossy-boots, tattle tales, and adventurous and inspiration- I choose this because I love answering questions, ask- My New Year’s Reso- My New Year’s Resolu- grades. Damien Nguyen olution is to do good in all My New Year’s resolu- crybabies that live with me al! I want to go out and try reading. I would accomplish ing questions when I don’t lutions are to make better tion is to be a pro at riding my subjects and have good tion is spending more time and try to comfort them. I new things. I want to inspire this by reading as much understand something, and grades and not talk when the my hover board by January Morris conduct in all my classes. with my family. One of the will be sure to produce hap- other kids. I’m not going to as possible during my free being a more active learn- teacher is talking. 30th 2016. Middle School Nayeli Canales reasons is that my family piness in my family. be lazy. I will start doing time. Jesus Reyna er, overall. I will fi nish my Martin Hernandez Gilbert Hernandez The following are New Read more books. Have is usually busy. The second Iveth Flores what I strive for! I will start My New Year’s Resolu- assignments when they are My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Reso- better a attiudute. Have bet- reason, is I have a lot of My New Year’s Reso- writing. I will start practic- tion for 2016 is to do a good due, or as soon as possible. tions are to never give up Year’s resolutions for 2015 lution is to lose 40 more written by students at Morris ter grades homework. That is my New lution is to try to be more ing sports. I’m going to fol- job and have higher grades. Angel Zelaya on my dream job and keep pounds by summer time. Cameron Smother Year’s Resolution. positive about things. A grades up. Valery Herrera Middle School. Adam Jimenez Jamie Otto’s class My goal is to be albe to Ismael Banda few ways to be more posi- My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Resolu- My 2016 New Year reso- strat losing weight My resolution is to help tive is to think about happy Student history clubs rewarded tions are to get good grades, tion is to be able to swim lution: Anthonae out more at home and help thoughts, think around prob- be a good brother and study. without my feet touching the My goal is to accomplish be the best daughter I can lems, and have good people Nathan Leal is good grades in school fl oor. Irene Torres and get a good grade on my is to start making A’s instead be. To make this goal I will as friends around you. for history of excellence My New Year’s Resolu- Jessica Medina My New Year’s Resolu- STAAR test. Natalia Garza of B’s on my report card take out the trash and start San Jacinto College’s the grant) was so impressed by learned so much during a re- tions are to study hard for tion is to pass the STAAR so Daniel helping my little brother I am really focused on the math and reading STA- to spend time with my student history clubs have a the work of the Webb Society cent Webb Society trip to the I can pass to the 6th grade. My goal is to go to my with his homework. I will my New Year’s Resolution. lengthy history of excellence, chapters that they provided the Bryan Museum in Galveston, AR tests. Antonio Lopez family and study harder. DeAndre Cooper Mia Sanchez cousin’s house and get mon- also improve grades. For example, I want to make which has not gone unnoticed next four yearly installments which houses the personal col- My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Res- this year is to be very ey from my Uncle. Also go Alyza Becerra straight A’s for the second by the Texas State Historical at one time. That means that lection of J.P. Bryan and his tion is to help others when olution is to spend more to a Vietnamese Resturant at Three things I want to semester. This is really im- Association (TSHA). the clubs and faculty advisors wife. It was eye-opening and they’re sad. Joseph Pacheco grateful. I also would like to time with my sister even if get good grades for the rest Bellaire. Vivian Phan improve upon my 2016. portant for me so I can have The TSHA recently pre- will each receive about $1,650 awe inspiring to see so many My New Year’s Resolu- it means playing with her Well my New Year Re- First, I want to pass the 6th a good application for col- sented a multi-year grant to the this year.” Southwestern U.S. and Texas tions are to get good grades of the year. Haleigh Jones toys. Esperanza Regalado this year I want to get soulution is to do good on grade. Second, I want to get lege when I grow up. This is College’s history clubs, called The Elkins Foundation artifacts.” and help my mom without My New Year’s Resolu- my volin, pracitice my ka- in trouble less or even stop. so I can get a better job and Webb Society chapters after grant funding will enable Thomas, of Pasadena, will her asking me. good grades in Math. tion is to get good grades. Cesar Rodriguez rate kicks, punch, and my Third, I want to try to get my a better life! This is my New noted Texas historian Walter students and faculty advisors earn an associate degree from Jocelyn Perez Prescott Webb. San Jacinto to attend conferences, take San Jacinto College in May Elijah Howard is that I will work hard, blocks to block attacks. And writing neater. Year’s Resolution for 2016. My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Resolu- to get a ipad, or iphone and Elbert Sawyer Brian Nguyen College has operated Webb course-related fi eld trips to and transfer to the University tions are keeping my room so I can go to Harvard Uni- Society chapters on all three museums, and to hold on-cam- of Houston Clear Lake to earn tion is to play with my little versity. Jennifer Ben-Smith play lots of games I plan to beat level 4 in My New Year’s Resolu- clean and doing something brother more than my elec- Thang Tran legendary mode. I will also tion is to make a fresh new campuses for more than 30 pus activities. a bachelor’s and a master’s right away when my parents Lose 5 pounds years, and the clubs are among San Jacinto College his- degree in history. Her ulti- tronics. Steven Nguyen Charles Sanchez My 2016 New Year Res- want to play soccer with start on life. 1) To put down ask me to. Joseph Vu My New Year’s Resolu- olution is to learn 20 new my dad more. I also commit my electronics, and spend the most active in the state. tory major Samantha Thom- mate career goal is to earn a My New Year’s Resolution to read 50 books by the “Of the more than 20 chap- as, president of the Central Ph.D. in history and teach at tion is to be good to my fam- end of 2016. songs to prepare for La Voz to fi nish watching the TV more time with my family. is to try to fi nish all my work ily and everybody else. Kids. Vaneli Gonzalez show, Doctor Who. 2) To study/work hard in ters at colleges around the Campus Webb Society chap- a college in the Houston area. Mariana Perales state, three of the fi ve chap- ter, says participating in club “Texas history is what com- at school and at home. Andrick Perez My new year’s resolution Alan Duarte school, and at home to get Alexa Gonzalez is to pass each grade at ters chosen for the grants are events and activities brings pelled me to major in history My New Year’s Resolu- least 90sor 100sand learn is to get better grades. New Year’s is a great time. into a good college. 3) Eat from San Jacinto College, and history alive and greatly en- and I hope to teach it one day, My New Year’s Resolu- tion is to pick up my grades. Alessandra Guzman A common tradition is to healthier foods instead of we are receiving 60 percent hances traditional classroom though this semester I have tion is to get better at read- many things in school. Elyza Flores Dibanhi Hernandez To read 5 Big chapter have goals for the year. Mind junk food. 4) Practice on my of the funding,” commented learning. “Participating in been getting more interested ing. I’m always struggling My New Year’s Resolu- is to play the violin more Books. Keely Nicole King would be to fi rst of all be- temper and understand that Dr. Eddie Weller, San Jacinto meetings, and learning hands- in Mexican-American histo- on that subject. I’m gonna tion is to not make any more come closer with family and people aren’t what you want College history professor and on by visiting historical sites ry,” she remarked. I think the get better! Raul Perez than 20 mins everyday trips to the E.R. Amanda Diaz Roberts friends, second would be for them to be. 5) Learn to focus principal investigator for the supplements what we learn in way Mexican-American histo- My New Year’s Resolu- Jayden Rodriguez me to get better grades, and on my work, not on others. grant. “The Elkins Foundation class and helps with critical ry intertwines with Texas his- tions are to get better at read- to Get good Grades Read Middle School My New Year’s Resolu- A lot. Get AR Points. Don’t science fair is going to be Eliason Lewis (the organization providing thinking,” she commented. “I tory is fascinating.” ing and be a good brother be- tion is to improve in my vol- The following are New due really soon too. Last but cause I have low grades and I Get into trouble. And have leyball skills. fun. Mario Valadez Year’s resolutions for 2015 not least, would be for me to always punch my brother. Serena Segura written by students at Rob- try to be happier. I have been Kevin Guzman to get good grades My New Year’s Resolu- Adrian Lopez erts Middle School. going through some tough My New Year’s Resolu- tion is to make my own per- is get average 85% Ar Melissa Cumming’s class times, but it’s getting better. tions are to be better at math fume. Jackie Ruiz Jazmine Jimenez This 2016 I want straight Hassan Gutierrez and to get better grades. Fi- My New Year’s Resolu- to save innocent lives As in school because I want I want to improve on my nally to pass the 5th grade. tion is to make the cheer- Celiora Garcia-Reyna to go to a good college. I 3pt percentage. My 3pt per- Valerie Palafox leading squad. Angie Perez to go to the city in Mexi- want to spend time with my centage is like 67%. I want My New Year’s Resolu- My New Year’s Resolu- co. Juan Raulshio family and friends by going that to change to at least is not to play my elec- shopping and out to eat. I 80%. I think that is better tronics so much. Then I can also want to be in sports like than some of the NBA play- spend more time with my track n fi eld or volleyball. ers. Kyron Jackson FAMILY! Olivia Batres Hailey Channel So my fi rst resolution is to For life is to gain enough knolege My New Year’s resolu- try and lose weight. My sec- in science so I can have my tion is to be friendly with ond is to try and be a calmer fucher dream job as beco- my little brother. Usually person and not get angry as meing a doctor fo kids who I play rough, so I want to much. My third is to become insurance, have cancer and try to make quit playing rough with him. the best French Horn player a medicen to help them from Also I will try and help my I can be in band. dying. Yarah brother with his homework Domingo Perez call a good Bring up math grade. for at least a whole month. I want to get better at Read 2 chapter books per Geovanni Paz Madden NFL 16. I want month. Be kind to my broth- I want to be better at foot- to get better at doing deep neighbor. er Sandra Quiroz ball. The way I’m going to passes and running plays. 1) make people some do it is practice for it and Jalen Luna presents, 2) help charity, 3) I’m going to get fi t and ex- My New Year’s resolution Call me and I’ll help you get the right make A’s Linh Phan ercise. I will also eat healthy is to be a better saxophone life insurance for you and your family. I want to read a total of foods that provide energy. player. I need to practice it 200 books Mohammad Khan at least 30 minutes every day Cynthia Beecher, Agent, LUTCF Samantha Wilkerson This 2016 I will spend and even on weekends. I will 11705 S Sam Houston Parkway East My goal is to be with my more time with my fam- study my music more thor- Houston, TX 77089 famaliy. ily by playing volleyball, oughly, so I won’t mess up. I Bus: 281-464-2422 Emmanuel Hernandez football, and soccer with will continue to improve my [email protected] My goal is to lose weight my family for at least three saxophone skills, tone and Se habla español so i can go to the Beach TWO times a week. Also, I will try rhythm. Dylan Nguyen Peace Adrieanna Terry to do my best on the STA- Laura Smith’s class My New Year resolution AR test so I can pass to 6th For the New Year’s Res- is to READ, READ, help grade. I will practice my olution I will gather knowl- out, and do my best in my violin so I can be awesome. edge, like reading a news- academics! Kelly Nguyen Finally, this 2016 I will tell paper, reading more, taking My Resolution is to get my mom that I LOVE her interesting pictures and trav- 100 ar point this year. and my father too. eling. For my health, I will State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Hannah Lewallen Emily Hernandez lose weight, exercise, never State Farm Indemnity Company • Bloomington, IL • statefarm.com My new year Resolution For my New Year’s res- smoke (ever!), eat healthier, is to get good grades for the olution I will want to make and defi nitely drink water. year, and pass fi fth grade. better grades in reading Never forget to be nice to so I could get straight As. others by volunteering. Last, I would also want to eat but not least, I need to be healthy foods fi ve times a home with my friends and John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. week and I would also like family. I will redecorate, sell Orthodontist to spend time with my fam- unwanted stuff and get orga- 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer • Braces Without Tooth Removal SSouthouth BeltBelt GGraphicsraphics & PrintingPrinting • Headgear NOT Required One stop for all your wedding needs: • Insurance Assignment Accepted • Invitations • Reception Cards • Response Cards • Thank You Notes • Quality and Caring Office • Matchbooks • Scrolls • Napkins Second • Certified Specialist Opinions 11555 Beamer Welcome 281-484-4337 Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 7, 2016 AARP 199 meets Jan. 15 Hernandez graduates Over The Back Fence by Alexis AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Bay Area Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook (the large building with a blue roof inside Clear Lake Park on the north side of NASA Parkway). Everyone is invited to come to the meeting and to enjoy coffee, cookies and fellowship at THANK YOU, CHRISTMAS VOLUNTEERS! Burnett Elementary Ashley Chaddock. Send a birthday greeting 9:30 a.m. before the meeting starts at 10 a.m. The Leader staff expresses gratitude to Light the birthday candles for Laura Jan. 12 to Marisa Cantu. Sandra Williams, Rossana Bobbitt and Estrada Jan. 8. Send a birthday greeting Jan. Dobie High Each month, the group has entertainment or a speaker Jay Do who worked tirelessly to ensure the 13 to Jenny Gonzales. Anthony Benitez Arroyo enjoys a birthday on various topics of interest to seniors. Every two months success of the Leader Christmas program. Bush Elementary Jan. 7. Light the birthday candles Jan. 9 for the group has a potluck lunch. Special thanks also go out to Gordon and Blow out the birthday candles for Deborah Michael Alexander. Sharing a birthday Jan. The speaker for Jan. 15 will be Mary Anne Weber Pat Berg of Action Ministries for their gen- Muniz Jan. 7. The day for a party for Vicki 11 are Barbara Keogh and Stacy Thomas. of the Houston Audubon Society who will bring live, erous donation of toys for the Christmas Sheppard is Jan. 9. Cynthia Covarrubias Audrena Soto celebrates a birthday Jan. 13. Birds of Clear Lake, to show live raptors such as owls program. enjoys a birthday Jan. 11. FACEBOOK FRIENDS and hawks and learning about the birds of the area. This LEXI TURNED 6! Frazier Elementary CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS meeting is also a potluck lunch so members and visitors Happy belated birthday wishes are sent Light the birthday candles Jan. 8 for The Leader sends happy birthday wishes are asked to bring a salad, vegetable, or dessert to share. to Lexi Rose Smith who celebrated her 6th Christine Grazioli. Nancy Guerra celebrates to its Facebook friends who celebrate a birth- Come at 9:30 a.m. and eat a piece of Chapter 199’s 44th birthday Dec. 19 from mom and dad Darryl a birthday on Jan. 10. day this week: anniversary cake. and Linda Smith and grandparents Darryl Meador Elementary Thursday, Jan. 7: Michael Lake, Kathi Kemp, The group also organizes day trips by bus to local area and Guadalupe Smith. The day for a party for Nichol Vargas is Sherry Crawford, Meagan McMurry, Jessica points of interest at minimal cost. BO CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Jan. 8. Tara Merida enjoys a birthday Jan. 11. Sellers, Bob Townley, Larry Shewell, Jason For those who are interested in joining the group, Best wishes to Leader staffer Bo Bolen South Belt Elementary Cox, Brian Gallagher and Diane Gonzalez; annual dues are $6 per year per person. However, one who enjoys a birthday Thursday, Jan. 7, from Send a birthday greeting Jan. 9 to Cynthia Saturday, Jan. 9: Jennifer Gonzalez, Mary friends and the staff at the South Belt Leader. Gomez. Jan. 10 is the day for a birthday Meyer, Jill Rea, Mike Escobedo, Monette must be a member of national AARP to join any local HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KRISTEN! celebration for Amy Campos. Jacquelyn Falzon, Cecelia Faske and Holly Lyons. chapter. Kristen Giles celebrates her 16th birthday Martinez enjoys a birthday Jan. 11. Sunday, Jan. 10: Jennifer Murillo, Roy Gunter For more information, contact Liz Shepperd at 281- Wednesday, Jan. 13. Her parents, Tracy and Stuchbery Elementary and Caron Cantu. Monday, Jan. 11: Kelly 486-7770 or [email protected]. Jim Giles, grandparents Bobby and Ken Sing a chorus of a birthday song Jan. 11 Cavazos, Myles Barkman, Amy Villareal, Griffin, and brothers Aaron and Cody, extend to Sheri Graham. Tina Flotten is wished a Kathleen Wenzel, Deirdre Davis and James their best wishes for a wonderful birthday. happy birthday Jan. 12. Mouton Jr.; Tuesday, Jan. 12: Rosalind Clean Carpets Increase Indoor Air Quality Kristen is a sophomore at Dobie. Melillo Middle School Vela, Troy Vessel, William Carpenter, Carol The most thorough cleaning ever, or it is free! CARL VALIGURA ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY Jan. 10 is the day for a birthday cake for Lonidier, Jose Pena, Barry Francis and On Jan. 13, Carl Valigura celebrates a birth- Jesseca Adamek. Tammy Overstreet; and Wednesday, Jan.13: 3 Room Special - $89.00 day. His wife, Frances, four children, 13 grand- Roberts Middle School Scott Langefeld, Claire Mules, Gregden children, great-granddaughters and friends at Adriana Robinson celebrates a birthday Martin, Betty Shamblin, Jessica Hynes, Call now 832-207-3147 the Leader wish him well on his special day. Carl Jan. 9. The day for a double-layer cake for Joseph Farrias and Shane Poynter. is well-known to merchants in the area where he Jennifer Sauceda and Aubree Gencarelli is LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS has delivered the Leader for many years. Jan. 12. Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- SCHOOL DAZE Beverly Hills Intermediate gratulations, etc., to mynews@south beltlead- The following personnel and staff members Delaney Smith enjoys a birthday Jan. 7. er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items Zaida Hernandez, daughter of Francisco and of the Pasadena Independent School District Thompson Intermediate must be submitted by Friday noon for the next Sonia Hernandez, graduated from the University celebrate birthdays Jan. 7 through Jan. 13. Jan. 9 is the day for a birthday cake for week’s publication. of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Health. The fall 2015 convocation ceremony was held at PISD Prize Parade provides $101,000 in classroom funds Hofheinz Pavilion on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. This Many Pasadena Inde- “The Pasadena ISD Ed- spring 2016, she will begin the Master of Indus- pendent School District ed- ucation Foundation has trial Engineering program at the University of ucators were greeted with provided over $1.8 million Houston. Hernandez currently works as an bells, whistles and shouts in mini-grants to educators engineering intern at NASA Johnson Space as they were surprised by in the district over the last Center. There she completed six internships the Education Founda- 12 years,” Cindy Parmer, while working on her bachelor’s degree, rotat- tion Prize Parade Tuesday director of Community Re- ing between semesters at school and at NASA. morning. This event, occur- lations said. “The founda- Largest selection of She attended Atkinson Elementary, Beverly ing once in the fall and once tion board, made up of 35 Hills Intermediate, and is a 2010 Dobie High in the spring, awards mini- committed members from wigs in Texas! School graduate. grants to teachers for class- business, industry and the FEATURING room funding they would community, combine ef- ESTETICA otherwise do without. forts with the support of DESIGNS Four teams tackled the hundreds of generous do- WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION entire district and handed nors to make dreams come The Right BRA, OF WIGS & HAIR ADDITIONS out more than $101,000 in true for our teachers and The Right Form! by JODEE Caring Fitters Trained & Certified classroom grants to 17 dif- students. Seeing the teach- to Help With All Your After Becky’s ferent campuses and special ers’ faces light up as a result Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. 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Anita Delafi eld along with Karen Hickman, Pasadena ISD Deputy CTHS Audio and Video Production teacher is presented a mini-grant Superintendent of Academic Achievement, surprise Morris Middle from the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation by foundation board Flood problems? School teacher James Goan with a mini-grant from the education member Patti Bodkins. The $4,989 grant will be used to purchase You can go home again... foundation for $4,615 for his photojournalism and photography camera drones for her students. clubs. Photo by Reesha Brown Photo by Bruce Stone Let Farmers® help. At Farmers, we know that you insure your home to get things back to normal if something unexpected happens. That’s Remember When why you’ll love the friendly, thorough service 35 years ago ( 1981) up to apprehend two males mittee luncheon meeting shut down much of Scars- works on New Year’s Eve you get from a Farmers agent. Call me Commissioner Tom (one a juvenile) who were of the South Belt-Ellington dale ended with a suspect after being struck in the and get a quote on the insurance that Bass told St. Luke’s Flood breaking into a coin box Chamber of Commerce. being arrested and charged head by a stray bullet. Javi- helps get you back where you belong. Committee representatives at the car wash on Nyack Dobie varsity and junior on two felony counts. er Suarez Rivera, 43, died at that money to complete in Scarsdale, and Sheriff’s varsity cheerleading squads Christopher Sauseda was the scene in the 800 block Michael W. Jewell, CLU improvements to Sagemont deputies also made arrests both won superior ribbons arrested at roughly 4:50 of Eastlake after being hit 12929 Gulf Freeway area drainage facilities was of two young men charged and fi rst place in the UCA p.m. for an open robbery by what police suspect was Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) not available. with robbing the 7-11 on National High School warrant while he was a pa- celebratory gunfi re. Ri- 281-481-2121 Harris County Sheriff’s Hall Road. Cheerleading championship tient at Memorial Hermann vera’s death, which made farmers.com offi cers and the Houston 30 years ago (1986) regional fi nals. Southeast Hospital. Once nationwide headlines, was Police Department teamed Public forums featuring 15 years ago (2001) in police custody, Sauseda, ruled a homicide by the eight Pasadena Independent Judge Jo Ann Delgado 25, was observed by the ar- medical examiner’s offi ce. School District Board of was sworn into offi ce on resting deputy moving his No immediate arrests were Trustees candidates began. Jan. 5. handcuffed hands from be- made. Tom Carrell, Pasadena John Tuy Pham, 18, who hind his back to the front of Juan Luis Guardiola, 29, GARNER VISION CENTER Independent School District was convicted of killing his body. The deputy then died after losing control of assistant superintendent of Dung Van Ha, 19, had his called for assistance in de- his motorcycle in the 400 Family Owned & Operated elementary schools, said murder conviction over- taining the suspect. block of Edgebrook. “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” the district pushed to re- turned due to late parental Once backup arrived and cruit Spanish- and Vietnam- notifi cation. attempted to extract Sause- ese-speaking volunteers, 10 years ago (2006) da from the squad car, the not only for interpretation A former employee of suspect fl ed on foot near • Treatment of purposes, but to serve as Universal Oil and Lube on the intersection of Scars- Eye Diseases role models for the students Beamer was shot and killed dale and the Gulf Freeway. by serving as guest speak- by the owner’s wife after After running through a gas ers. the former employee shot station parking lot, Sauseda 25 years ago (1991) the owner and the own- disappeared into an apart- Here comes South Belt resident Aar- er’s father. The employee, ment complex at Scarsdale on Elliot Hearn, 35, of the who had been fi red after a and Algonquin. The sher- Dr. B.J. Garner Therapeutic Optometrist 10700 block of Fuqua died confrontation with anoth- iff’s department then called Optometric Glaucoma Specialist after being shot several er employee, came back the Houston Police Depart- the bride . . . times in the head and chest. to the business and began ment and the Harris County He was shot near Alme- shooting after he was told Precinct 2 Constable’s of- • Laser Surgery da-Genoa and Mykawa. to leave. fi ce for assistance. The law Let South Belt Graphics A protest march against A family disturbance enforcement agencies set up Consultations Laura Garner, proposed incineration at the between a husband and his a perimeter in the surround- & Printing take care of all your Registered Optician Brio Superfund toxic waste pregnant wife resulted in ing area, blocking off Scars- site took place from Scars- the shooting death of Sherry dale and adjacent streets, printing needs for your special day. dale and Bean to the site. Arnold, 32. Howard Joseph while an HPD helicopter South Belt area residents Holmes, 46, was charged and two K-9 units searched • Contact Lenses used to playing dodge- with murder and charges for the suspect. Sauseda the-bullet on the bridge at were later upgraded to capi- was found roughly one hour • Invitations • Envelopes • the intersection of Hughes tal murder. later hiding in a garage of • Eyewear Road and Beamer were to Construction crews were one of the apartments. He receive relief in the coming working at the site of the was charged with escape • Napkins • Matchbooks • Melinda McClure, year with the addition of Sagemont Pool to replace while arrested or confi ned Optometry Tech signal lights. the pool and pool building. and robbery causing bodily • Thank You Cards • 20 years ago (1996) The pool was replaced in injury. – Serving the South Belt Area for 38 Years – Dispute over a thorough- time to open for the 2006 1 year ago (2015) fare to link Pearland to the summer swimming season. A South Belt resident 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 South Belt area arose at a 5 years ago (2011) was killed in front of his 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Governmental Affairs Com- A one-hour manhunt that house while watching fi re- Thursday, January 7, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Donation enhances training for San Jac welding students San Jacinto College weld- carbon steel pipes valued donation of the stainless steel gy department chair. “To my acquires over time. “Rust on Moore Elementary ing students have enhanced at approximately $15,000, pipes is especially signifi cant knowledge, it’s the largest the carbon steel does not di- training options, thanks to which will be used in training because it will be used in single donation of stainless minish the value of the pipe stainless steel pipes recently San Jacinto College welding training advanced students, steel pipes the North campus for training purposes,” com- Spelling Bee donated by LyondellBasell technology students. such as those learning Gas has ever received.” mented Foster. “Most things Channelview. “The carbon steel pipes Tungsten Arc Welding,” com- Some of the donated car- made of steel will develop LyondellBasell donated will be used for training stu- mented Eddie Foster, North bon steel pipes have a thin a surface layer of rust over winners named stainless steel and standard dents at every level, and the campus industrial technolo- layer of rust, which most steel time, but the rust can be easi- ly removed by surface grind- Twenty students recently competed at the annual ing.” Moore Elementary Spelling Bee. The winner for Stainless steel is typical- the 2015-2016 school year is fourth-grader Eric Thompson is a Kahoot! ly around four times more Huynh and the runner-up is fourth-grader Ciara expensive than standard car- bon steel and has a different Williams. Huynh will go on to compete at the dis- alloy composition, requir- trict spelling bee at South Houston High School on ing welders to use different Feb. 23, 2016. techniques. “Having a large quantity of stainless steel pipe At left are, left to right, champion Eric Huynh, allows our students to gain spelling bee coordinator and fourth-grade teacher valuable hands-on experience Leah Laredo, and runner-up Ciara Williams. with different types of metal, and become more versatile,” Photos submitted he commented. “It’s an ad- vantage for a graduate apply- ing for a job to have experi- ence welding with stainless steel. We really appreciate this donation from Lyondell, a valuable industry partner with San Jacinto College.” David Sirman, Lyondell- Basell Channelview mainte- nance coordinator, said the pipe donation is a way of giving back to the commu- nity. “We had pipe that was purchased for projects and turnarounds that over a period of time was not used,” he said. “We were able to reach out to San Jacinto College and ask if they could use it. We wanted to give back and we were very Den time teacher Cynthia Lozano (right) helps her it creates a fun, social atmosphere while learning. happy the college could use students freshen up their math skills by playing Ka- Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Andrew Tran, it.” hoot. Kahoot is a form of gamifi cation where stu- Rhett Rice, Alfred Medel, (back row) Miranda Gi- To learn more about weld- dents are asked questions in real-time and have to raldo, Phuong Tran, Brianna Salazar, Alexa Benitez ing training at San Jacinto College, visit sanjac.edu/ca- answer them using their tablets. They love it because and Lozano. Photo by Carol Waters reer/welding-technology.

Moore Elementary Spelling Bee participants pic- do, (middle row) Jordi Zamudio, Angel Castore- New program celebrates a baby’s progress at MHSH tured are, left to right, (front row) Abigail Zamar- na, Leonel Hernandez, Austin Silva, Dillon Steve, A new program at Me- The Babies Excelling given a bead to welcome ments ranging from taking offered to women and chil- ripa, Jorge Jasso, Skylar Stoves, Ciara Williams, (back row) Seth Lara, Megan Ly, Nancy Bazaldua, morial Hermann Southeast and Developing (BEAD) them to the NICU. As ba- their fi rst bath to the red dren through Memorial Eric Huynh, Victor Grice, Julian Ruiz, spelling bee Daniel Martinez, Ja’Kayla Rock, Sabrina Pector, Hospital will allow parents program is the brain child bies encounter challenges heart handed out to a baby Hermann Southeast, call coordinator and fourth-grade teacher Leah Lare- Jimmy Tran and Cardin Vo. in the Neonatal Intensive of Dobie High School se- or celebrate milestones a when they are discharged 713-222-CARE (2273). Care Unit (NICU) to mark nior Sydney Sweet. Fami- corresponding bead can be from the NICU. their baby’s milestones in a lies choosing to participate added to their string. Sweet is a member of lasting and meaningful way. in the free program are “I think this program Girl Scout Troop 8015 and Parent Engagement will offer a lot of encour- completed the program as LSA Geographic Bee winners agement to parents,” says part of her Girl Scout Gold Julie McCarthy, child life Award. Sweet has a person- Conference Jan. 8 SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-Ellington specialist, Memorial Her- al connection to the project The Pasadena Indepen- on how to build positive rela- mann Southeast. “A baby’s having started her life as dent School District Office tionships at school and home journey through the NICU a NICU graduate. “There of Special Programs will and tips on ways to enhance LLeaderea der can often be a rollercoaster. were no programs like this host the second annual Parent parent-child communication. The beads will serve fi rst as when I was a baby,” says Engagement Conference Fri- The event will also explore The Voice of Community-Minded People a reminder to parents of the Sweet. “This will give fam- day, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 post-secondary and career challenges their baby faced ilies a quick reference diary p.m. The event will be held at opportunities available for and the obstacles they over- of their baby’s experiences San Jacinto College Central district students and families. 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 came and also as a won- and accomplishments that campus in Building 12, 8060 The overall goal of the derful keepsake to refl ect chronicles their fi rst journey Spencer Hwy. conference is to address the E-mail: [email protected] back on their child’s earliest in life.” Parents will receive child needs of the whole child by days.” Sweet worked with her development training, advice starting with the family. Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners There are 22 different church, New Life Lutheran beads marking accomplish- Church in Pearland, to pro- Judaism and Religion in General: vide the NICU at Memorial Hermann Southeast with Free monthly open enough supplies for the year. Memorial Hermann discussions scheduled Southeast has a Level III Congregation Shaar Ha- Come join the discussion NICU. A Level III NICU shalom’s Rabbi Stuart Fede- and bring any questions, is capable of caring for the row will host free, open to the thoughts and opinions to smallest and sickest of new- public, weekly discussions share with everyone present. for those who are interested Congregation Shaar Ha- born babies. in learning about Judaism, shalom is located at 16020 El For those needing an religions in general, practices Camino Real in Houston and even higher level of care, and traditions, and compari- is the conservative synagogue patients may be transferred sons and differences. in the Bay Area. to the Level IV NICU at The sessions are held ev- The entire community is Children’s Memorial Her- ery second Thursday of the invited to attend. For more in- mann Hospital. month at 7 p.m. at Bon Appe- formation, contact the syna- For more information tit Café, 18027 Point Lookout gogue offi ce at 281-488-5861 on the high level of care Drive in Nassau Bay. or at [email protected]. Bay Area Singles Dance Jan. 16 The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, from Eighth-grader Halle Lin (center) recently became the 2015-2016 Luther- 7 to 10 p.m. at the VFW Lodge, Post 6378, at 5204 Highway 3 in Dickinson. Bring an South Academy School Champion of the National Geographic Bee. She party snacks to share. Cost is $7 for members and $9 for nonmembers. For more correctly answered six questions in the preliminary round to make it to the information, call 409-948-1156 or 281-484-4762. fi nal round. In the championship round, it took 10 questions to crown Lin the winner. Eighth-grader Paul LeBlanc (right) came in with a second-place Republican club fundraiser Feb. 6 fi nish and fi fth-grader Trey Burke (left) fi nished in third. Photo submitted The annual World Famous “Souper” Saturday Fundraiser at Pearland Area Republican Club will be held on Saturday Feb. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ Annex, 2217 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. Enjoy many homemade Wedding, engagement policies soups and cornbread made from secret family recipes, homemade desserts, and find Wedding writeups must be run in the newspaper, not submitted, in the time outlined: a special treasure to take home from the silent auction. From wedding date to six weeks – photo and full article; Six weeks to three months – pho- Come meet local Republican candidates and elected officials and show support to and limited information; After three months from wedding date – will not be run. for the local Republican Party. Donations are $15 per ticket. Engagement and wedding announcements are published free of charge on a fi rst come, All proceeds from this event will go toward grassroots Republican activities and fi rst served basis. Information must be submitted by noon on Friday to be considered for the community endeavors. next issue. CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice

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Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 7, 2016 December Bears of the Month Identical female triplets start the new year at home Brad and Stephanie identical triplets can range anyone to do anything be- be done,” said Dr. Ka- family but we’re so happy Harris had hoped their from one in 60,000 to one cause they’re already there padia-Jethva. “We’re all to see them go home with three little girls would be in two million. “At fi rst we and doing what needs to going to miss the Harris three healthy girls.” home in time for Christ- were told we were hav- mas. For the Harris fam- ing twins,” said Stephanie ily, Christmas came just Harris. “Then we went a few days late this year back to the doctor and saw as their identical triplets, a third baby during an ul- Addison, Kinsley and Sa- trasound and heard a third vannah, were discharged heartbeat. I was shocked from Memorial Hermann and still trying to get over Southeast Hospital on Jan. learning we were having 4, 2016. twins when we got news The triplets, born Dec. of triplets.” 1 via cesarean section, The family held a brief all weighed between 3 press conference at Me- and 3.5 pounds at birth. morial Hermann Southeast The identical triplets have prior to taking the girls spent the last fi ve weeks home. “I know I’m going in the Neonatal Intensive to be outnumbered now,” Care Unit (NICU) at Me- says Brad Harris. “It’s all morial Hermann South- worth it to have our girls east, which is routine care healthy and on their way that almost always accom- home.” panies a birth of multiples. Dr. Purvi Kapadia-Jeth- “We’ve been waiting va, neonatologist, affi li- for this day since the girls ated with Memorial Her- were born and while I’m a mann Southeast, described little nervous to have them the scene when the triplets all at home at once, I’m so fi rst arrived in the NICU. Students at Beverly Hills Intermediate strive to received a special Bear paw-print pin and a Bear happy at the same time,” “We have a really great Proud parents Brad and Stephanie Harris and grandmother Lynn Sweat (cen- achieve positive characteristics to guide them of the Month T-shirt to wear. Bears of the Month said Stephanie Harris. team at Southeast so you ter) hold identical triplets (left to right) Savannah, Addison and Kinsley Har- throughout their lives. The characteristic for for November are, left to right, (front row) Truc “The doctors, staff and ev- never really have to ask ris. Photo submitted December was adaptability. Adaptability is the Luu, Juliana Rodriguez, Jessica Sanchez, (back eryone at Memorial Her- ability to adjust oneself readily to different con- row) Shariel Figueroa, Matthew Castillo, Marce- mann Southeast have been ditions. Synonyms are fl exibility, adjustable, lo Merced, Yair Almaguer, Omar Paradadiaz, great. We couldn’t have changeable. The December Bears of the Month Da’ryues Nichelson and Sarah Hernandez. Not asked for a better experi- Mitchen elected to TACUSPA Board were selected by the Social Studies department pictured are Eric Guerra and Alysia Loosa. ence.” San Jacinto College because I like to not only like the FYE program. South Carolina, and her as best representing this characteristic. Students Photo submitted The odds of delivering First Year Experience see numbers, but to also Mitchen earned her master’s in student affairs (FYE) Coordinator, An- make meaning of them,” bachelor’s degree in psy- administration in higher drea Mitchen, was recent- said Mitchen. “I think it chology from Winthrop education from Ball State San Jac auditions ly elected to the executive is important for the future University in Rock Hill, University. Yang graduates with honors board of the Texas Associ- of our fi eld to understand ation of College and Uni- where we were, where set for Rashomon versity Student Personnel we are, and where we are Administrators (TACUS- going and you cannot do The San Jacinto College Rashomon is billed as “a PA) as the new director of that without a signifi cant department of theatre and fi lm beautiful drama set in Kyoto, assessment. amount of research. I look will hold open public auditions Japan” based on two short sto- TACUSPA, a state asso- forward to helping mem- for Rashomon, an award-win- ries by renowned Japanese au- ning drama that was a Broad- thor Ryunosuke Akutagawa. ciation, is dedicated to the bers of the association way hit starring husband and The 1950 fi lm, Rashomon, development, support, and connect so that their stud- wife performers Rod Steiger was the fi rst Japanese fi lm to promotion of the student ies are more valuable and and Claire Bloom. gain worldwide acclaim, earn- affairs profession in the more applicable across the Auditions will be held ing an honorary International State of Texas. As the new state.” Tuesday, Jan. 19, and Wednes- Academy Award and a Golden director of assessment, a Serving as the North day, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. for Lion award at the Venice Film new position itself, part Campus FYE coordinator adults 16 and older for a cast Festival in 1951. It is consid- of Mitchen’s role will be for the last four and a half that will include up to 35 per- ered one of the greatest fi lms to utilize various means of years, Mitchen and her formers. ever made, being the high- Auditions will be held at est-ranked Japanese and Asian data collection to support team help create a tran- the Powell Arena Theatre on fi lm in the Village Voice poll the work of the associa- sitional experience for a the Central campus, 8060 of Best Films of the Century. tion, coordinate an annual diverse group of incoming Spencer Hwy. in Pasadena. Rehearsals begin Jan. 22, review of the association’s students through orienta- Enrollment at the college is and the show opens Feb. 24. strategic plan, and conduct tion and student success not required. Materials need For information about San Ja- an evaluation of the annu- programming. 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Granted, Dobie has advantage before the Ea- alignment appears to have Dawson fells JFD girls District 22-6A standings. against Sam Rayburn and these teams to get back into girls’ varsity basketball Against Clear Creek played and lost to four of gles gained the lead and caught up to Clear Brook. Count the Dobie varsi- A big road game against Memorial (4-2) to close the playoff mix before it’s teams at Dobie as well as Jan. 2, not much went the six teams in front of then did just enough to The Lady Wolverines ty girls’ team as another Alvin Jan. 8 is next, and out the first half of league too late, but the wins need the Lady Wolverines of right for the Wolverines, them in the District 22- hold off the Longhorns, dropped to 0-4 in district group looking up at sev- Dobie can also make a play. to start coming. Clear Brook know time is who trailed 32-15 at half- 6A lineup, but that doesn’t who now stand at 1-4 with play following a 69-56 eral others in the current of the essence. time en route to a 67-42 mean there isn’t time for a remaining first-half league loss to the Dickinson Lady standings. Those three programs loss to the Wildcats. turnaround. It just has to games against Alvin (Jan. Gators Jan. 5. Jade Giron led Dobie SBHLL, SBGSA still hosting have been losing ground But needing a win come soon. 8 at Phillips Field House), Clear Brook will try to with nine points, but a big in their respective dis- against Dickinson to get In a low-soring affair, Sam Rayburn and Memo- get its first win of the 24- 14-4 third-quarter run al- trict races. And given things going, the Wol- the Eagles, leading the rial. 6A season when it hosts lowed visiting Dawson to the fast starts of several verines turned to lead- way at 6-0 in league play, Brook girls lose to DHS Clear Lake Jan. 8, at 7 come away with a 41-34 regular registration chances of the teams at the top ing scorer David Azore, managed to hold off the To this point, the over- p.m. On Jan. 12, Clear victory Jan. 5. of the standings, getting whose 20 points led the Longhorns by a 38-28 all strength of the 24-6A Brook will take on region- Now at 2-4, Dobie trails With the new year hav- cy, such as driver’s license, option. back into playoff conten- way in an eventual 71-63 ing dawned, time is of the utility bill, insurance doc- The sign-up dates in- tion may take some do- victory over the Gators. essence for youth softball uments, school records, clude Jan. 9, Jan. 16 and ing. Things won’t get any Prep soccer tourneys on tap and baseball players who etc, to Sagemont-Beverly Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 As for the Clear Brook easier for the Wolverines, wish to compete in either Hills Little League offi- p.m., and Jan. 14 and Jan. varsity boys’ team, the who travel to Krueger For those who enjoy the scrimmage on an assist Alief Taylor. The Lady Longhorns the South Belt Girls Soft- cials prior to the start of 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Wolverines are 1-1 early Field House Jan. 8, for a 7 high school soccer during from Rafael Gomes as the As if that weren’t will open bracket play Jan. ball Association or the the season at tryouts or Parents of players on in District 24-6A play, p.m. contest against 2015 what is usually a frigid Longhorns scored a 1-0 enough, Dobie will host a 7, against host Atascocita Sagemont-Beverly Hills one of the in-person sign- must bring a copy of their having lost to Clear Creek Class 6A state finalist January across the area, win. solid Region III title con- at Turner Stadium. Match Little League. up sessions. child’s birth certificate to in a league opener before Clear Lake. there won’t be a shortage Now, Dobie opens the tender – Cinco Ranch – in time is 7:30 p.m. As of now, there are As for late registration the session, and payments of intriguing matchups in- regular season at the Pas- a nondistrict matchup Jan. Bracket play continues still regular and late reg- ($25 additional fee) and will only be accepted in volving the varsity boys’ adena ISD Cup against a 12 at Veterans Stadium. Jan. 8, with trophy games istration dates available tryouts, those dates are the form of cash and cred- and girls’ teams from Do- trio of playoff teams from From there, Dobie will coming Jan. 9. Most of the in both leagues, but, obvi- Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 it/debit cards. No checks USA KARATE bie and Clear Brook. 2015. begin 22-6A play Friday, matches will be played at ously, officials are asking a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3 will be accepted. No slouches for Dobie With three PISD Cup Jan. 15, at Pearland. Humble’s Turner Stadium. families to register their p.m. as well as Saturday, Though it is not rec- After School Care The Dobie varsity boys’ titles already in hand, get- children as soon as possi- Jan. 23, also from 9 a.m. ommended as a guideline, team, which went unde- ting to the championship ble. to noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. there will be a late sign-up feated in District 22-6A match this time around Dobie boys at PISD Cup SBHLL dates SBGSA to register session Jan. 30, from 10 SSignign uupp fforor action a season ago and figures to be a big chal- Jan. 7: vs. Clear Creek, 10 a.m. The in-person registra- South Belt Girls Soft- a.m. to 2 p.m. then advanced to the area lenge for the Longhorns, at Friendswood High School tion dates remaining for ball Association officials The cost for late regis- aafterfter sschoolchool playoff round, is looking who will go against Clear the Sagemont-Beverly have scheduled sever- tration will be $80 plus a for more this time around. 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Join our eClub for more savings www.oceancarwashtx.comarwashhtxt com Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 7, 2016 2015: The year in South Belt area athletics was truly top notch January placed fourth and the Lady relay team of Elissa Cruz, ketball head coach. vance to the area round in sive lineman and earned As the new year unfold- Longhorns were fifth at Lisa Luna, Jenna Rodri- Randy McEachern led a sweep. academic all-state honors ed, it was a great time to the District 22-6A compe- guez and Maria Mejia de- Dobie to its first-ever var- Dobie, meanwhile, as well. be Manuel Moreno Jr. tition at the Pearland Rec- livered their best time of sity football district cham- saw its season end in the Matt Juengel, a 2008 Moreno, family mem- reation Center and Natato- the season in the prelims. pionship in 1973 and later first round for the second Clear Brook High School bers and even Dobie High rium. Vanessa Gonzalez rose starred in the same back- straight season. graduate, was named the School principal Frank- As expected, Dobie’s two spots in the seedings field with Earl Campbell Bondy emerged as the Southern League Player lin Moses were in New Kevin Nguyen was a with a great effort in the at the University of Texas. champion of the 2014- of the Week for June 1-7 Braunfels, where Moreno standout at the meet, qual- 200-yard freestyle, and Dobie High School’s 2015 Pasadena ISD Cup while playing for the Mi- collected hardware. ifying for regionals in two Madison Caballero scored Ruben Vargas is head- competition, edging ami Marlins’ Class AA The United States Ten- individual events as well the best time of her season ed back to the Region III Thompson for the crown. affi liate, the Jacksonville nis Association bestowed as a pair of relays. in the 100-yard flystroke. Spring Tennis Champi- Beverly Hills was third. Suns. Moreno and 13 other Playing the game its Gonzalez, Summer onships after winning his The annual competition An eye-popping offen- high school tennis coach- own tried and true way Naser, Rebecca Shaffer third District 22-6A boys’ pits each of the district’s sive year at the plate paid es from across the nation plus adding a wrinkle or and Caballero also com- singles title at the Harry 10 intermediate schools big dividends for San Ja- with the Flaming Ball two worked out just fine peted in the 400-yard free- Taylor Tennis Center at against one another. cinto College sophomore Trophy, which recognizes for the San Jacinto Col- style relay at regionals. Strawberry Park in Pasa- Points are awarded to outfi elder Walker Pen- those coaches who are in lege softball team at the The No. 2 state-ranked dena. schools based on first- nington, who was named a support of the no-cut pol- season-opening Whitecap North Shore Lady Mus- Vargas entered the tour- through 10th-place finish second team All-America icy. Invitational in Galveston. tangs handed Dobie a 76- nament as the No. 1 seed in each of the team sports, selection by the National In basic terms, the no- Hitting .361 as a team 30 loss in the bidistrict in his draw and held it up, including football, vol- Junior College Athletic cut policy means that any and stealing 13 bases to playoff round at Deer defeating Dawson’s Pat- leyball, boys’ and girls’ Association following the student who wishes may boot, San Jacinto pro- Park. rick Larroza 6-0, 6-0 in the basketball and boys’ and 2015 season. join his or her high school duced wins in four of its Thus, Dobie’s varsity championship match. girls’ cross-country and Pennington, a transfer program without the fear five games over two days girls’ basketball season Three other JFD players track and field. Individual from Texas Christian Uni- of being cut or released for on the island. ended at 19-13 overall. also advanced to regionals efforts are also rewarded. versity who played high lack of playing talent. Included in the mix was See more on Page 2B. at Deer Park High School. The Dobie High School school baseball at Hous- Clear Brook varsi- a 9-1 laugher over defend- Atkinson Elementary Dobie midfi elder Ser- athletics program has cap- ton Memorial, led the San ty volleyball head coach ing national champion and recognized its Big Shoot- gio Quintanilla capped a tured another Pasadena Jacinto College team in Meredith Thompson and perhaps new Region XIV Out winners following the tremendous senior season, ISD Cup award, outpacing numerous categories. Joe Sabatell, Dobie’s var- rival Angelina. Overall, completion of the Pasa- grabbing Most Valuable each of the district’s other His .410 batting aver- sity volleyball head coach, San Jacinto pitchers and dena ISD competition at Player honors in District four high schools for the age, 87 hits, 12 home runs were chosen to lead a the team’s defense com- Phillips Field House. 22-6A after leading the honor. and 68 runs driven in were group of select players bined to allow just eight Those representing the Longhorns to the league The Longhorns’ 229 all team highs, and his 12 at the Greater Houston runs total. Eagles at the district event championship with an un- points in the final PISD doubles tied him with two Volleyball Coaches As- The San Jacinto Col- included Matison Mitchell beaten record. Cup standings for the other players for the team sociation’s annual all-star lege baseball team kicked (third-grade girls’ winner), Quintanilla later scored 2014-2015 schools eas- lead. match and clinic series at off its 2015 season with a Ashly Lopez (fourth-grade a pair of goals against Port ily outdistanced the 149 At the JUCO World Se- the Campbell Center. bang. girls’ winner) and Chris- Sergio Quintanilla (right), already the District 22-6A Most Valuable Player in var- Arthur Memorial to get his points collected by Memo- ries, Pennington was an Clear Brook player Ju- The college hosted the tian Covarrubias (third- sity boys’ soccer, made Port Arthur Memorial understand why as he punched in a team to the area playoff rial. all-tournament selection liette DiGiuseppe was also Tournament of Champi- grade boys’ winner). Ma- couple of goals in the bidistrict playoffs, helping his team to an eventual shootout round. Taylor Pleasants and after going 10 for 19 with nominated to compete. ons, featuring 10 of the rio Anthony Valadez was victory. At left is Dobie’s Jorge Martinez. Photo by John Bechtle The thrill of a 15-5 Kris Morris emerged as two doubles, a triple and It was a fitting end to a best community college the school’s fourth-grade and has earned many hon- Sabino Lozano’s four as- petitor Taylor Pleasants win over South Houston the big winners when a homer while driving in stellar career for Sabatell, baseball teams in the na- boys’ winner. ors along the way. sists led the Longhorns to collected 34 points in the quickly dissipated less Thompson Intermediate four runs. who officially resigned his tion. Houston Memorial was If opening day is a sign a 4-0 victory over Alvin, two-day meet, including than 24 hours later as the hosted its annual athletics Dobie varsity baseball coaching position at Dobie Thompson Intermedi- easily the best team in the of things to come, the clinching the champion- three individual wins. Dobie varsity baseball banquet. standout Tyler Myers is following the 2014 sea- ate’s seventh-grade boys’ boys’ and girls’ fields at Thompson Lions’ eighth- ship. San Jacinto won the sev- team suffered a 6-3 loss to Pleasants, the school’s among those in the class son, where he advanced to Dark division basketball the Jim Kethan Relays in grade track and field team Dobie still has two re- enth-grade boys’ team Dawson April 21 at Long- Most Outstanding Female of 2016 who have been the playoffs in 10 of his 11 team captured the Pasa- Deer Park, but Dobie cer- is in business. maining regular season crown, while Bondy swept horn Field. Athlete Award winner, invited to take part in the seasons. dena ISD regular-season tainly had its fair share of The team roared to an games but can focus on both girls’ divisions. Trailing 3-2 in the top led the way in a variety of Houston Area Baseball Mike Allison was hired tournament championship outstanding individual ef- easy win in the Pasadena preparing for the play- More than two hours on of the sixth, the Eagles sports this school year and Coaches Association’s as the varsity football head after defeating Beverly forts. ISD’s first intermediate offs. the field. 100 minutes of played the tying run in was also the district cham- Red-Blue All-Star Game. coach and boys’ campus Hills in the title game. The Junior Justice Hen- track and field meet of the At 11-0-3 in 22-6A varsity boys’ soccer play- that sixth inning and then pion in the Punt, Pass and The game, featuring athletic coordinator at Lions scored big wins over derson won top honors season, at Auxiliary Stadi- action, the Longhorns off action complete. Still added three runs in the top Kick contest. many of the Houston ar- Clear Brook High School. Miller and South Houston in three different events, um in Pasadena. absorbed just one loss nothing decided. of the seventh, handing the Morris led the Lions to ea’s top varsity baseball Allison spent the major- in the tournament. leading the Lady Long- Thompson pulled to- all season at 15-1-3 over- It took 10 shootout at- Longhorns what could be the eighth-grade A foot- players, was part of HAB- ity of his coaching career Dobie varsity boys’ horns to a fourth-place fin- gether 165 team points all. tempts from both teams, a crucial defeat in the Dis- ball championship with CA’s two-day All-Star in the Pearland ISD, with soccer standout Nixon ish in the team standings for first place, with Bon- “(Winning district) is and finally Dobie claimed trict 22-6A big picture. dominating performances Games and Combo Series previous stops at Pearland Vladimar Urrutia decid- with 64 points. She was dy second with 89. Bev- just a testament to how victory when Port Arthur Just like that, Ruben all season and also played June at Baseball USA. Junior High East and ed to continue his educa- also part of a relay victory erly Hills’ 82 points was much faith these guys Memorial’s Ricardo Cib- Vargas saw his star-stud- basketball and ran track. July Pearland High School. tion and playing career at for Dobie. fourth-best. have in one another,” said rian watched helplessly as ded varsity tennis career at Another year, another Mike Norman, named He had also been Daw- Northern Illinois Univer- Fast-paced, get up and San Jacinto won the Dobie head coach Justo his shootout try bounced Dobie come to an end. state track and field medal Dobie’s varsity football son High School’s assis- sity in DeKalb, Ill., after down the floor basketball seventh-grade division Manrique, now in his sec- forward off the left post. In a match that might for the Clear Brook High head coach in March of tant head coach in 2014. signing a letter of intent was the theme of the night with 115, followed by ond season. With that, Longhorn as well have taken place in School program. 2015, continued his an- As for Brook, Allison with the Huskies. as Dobie’s varsity boys’ Beverly Hills with 94. “These guys have con- keeper Rigoberto Fuentes the South Belt area, Clear Junior sprinter Brandon nual tradition of visiting replaced Paul Lanier, who In what was their fi- team tussled with defend- Thompson was third with fidence that they are go- raised his arms and was Brook’s Max Pearson de- Taylor battled his way to a Croatia as part of a con- retired in December, 2014. nal appearance together ing state champion North 85. ing to find a way to win. quickly swarmed by team- feated Vargas 6-2, 6-2 in bronze medal in the Class tingent of volunteer foot- The Wolverines’ varsity as a mixed doubles team, Shore, at Pasadena Memo- Several Dobie varsity In most of our games, we mates in a celebration of opening-round play at the 6A boys’ 100-meter dash ball coaches from the HIS football team was 1-9 in Dobie’s Ruben Vargas rial in a bidistrict playoff girls’ basketball players haven’t blown opponents victory as Dobie outlasted Region III Spring Cham- as the University Inter- PRINT Ministries group. 2014. and Theresa Tran made it matchup. earned honors as the Dis- away but have found ways P.A. Memorial in the most pionships at Deer Park scholastic League’s State As he did for many Things were off to a memorable. The Clear Brook varsi- trict 22-6A head coaches to get the wins.” thrilling bidistrict game of High School. Track and Field evening years while an assistant pretty good start in the The pair won the mixed ty boys’ bowling team got announced their postsea- Dobie overcame the the weekend. Vargas, the three-time session got rolling May coach at Pearland High District 22-6A varsity soc- doubles A division cham- a great individual effort son award winners and loss of leading scorer Ed- April district champion while 16 at the Mike A. Myers School, Norman spent cer ranks for the Dobie pionship at the Franklin/ from three competitors, honorees. win Gomez, lost to a sea- Dobie’s upset bid of representing Dobie, played Track Complex in Austin. time in Croatia teaching boys’ and girls’ teams. Kramer Pasadena ISD including Anthony Pro- Dobie senior post son-ending knee injury in defending state champi- his final University Inter- Garland Sachse’s the game of football to The Longhorn boys’ tournament, cruising to a peck, D.J. Casas and Vin- Patrice Jackson was the the first district game. on Clements was with- scholastic League match Devin Duvernay was the youth and college-aged team opened the league 6-2, 6-0 victory in the fi- ny Thibodeaux. With 65 first-team pick, while Dobie High School se- in reach, and this time for the school. 100-meter champion, groups from that area. campaign with a pair of nals. total bowlers in the mix, Lady Longhorn sopho- nior powerlifter Young the Longhorns simply Clear Brook High crossing the finish line at Then, it was back to the wins, topping Pearland The Longhorn pair also the Brook trio went 1-2- mores Audrey Wandji and Truong has joined elite couldn’t close the deal. School girls’ track and 10.27 seconds. Houston area for the start 3-0 at Veterans Stadium in scored wins over squads 3 in the final individual Jade Giron made the sec- company. Instead, Clements used fi eld stars Raygen Smith Plano East’s Chris of two-a-days at Dobie for Pasadena before tripping from Fort Bend Bush, standings and headed to ond team. The strong man became an overtime goal in the and Maygen Smith are Ntreh (10.394 seconds) Norman. Manvel 3-1, at Manvel. Manvel and Dawson. regionals. Five players – Kristy just the third male power- first 10-minute session to attending Texas Tech Uni- clipped Taylor at the wire Kaelon Woods and Isa- Meanwhile, Dobie’s San Jacinto College Propeck averaged 207 Christmas, Kiara Hart, lifter from Dobie to reach eliminate the Longhorns versity in Lubbock after for a silver medal, with iah Myers, members of Malyn Nunez had two ear- men’s soccer alumnus, during the season and Audrey Wandji, Georgette the state championships, from the varsity boys’ soc- signing letters of intent Taylor next at 10.399 sec- Dobie’s 2014 varsity base- ly goals against Manvel Mozesh “Mozzi” Gyorio went on to win his second Wandji and Bella Villar- joining Steve Garza and cer playoffs. It goes down with the Red Raiders. onds. ball team, gave the Hous- in Pasadena, leading the signed to play profession- consecutive district cham- eal – were All-Academic Justin Rice. as just Dobie’s second loss May Taylor’s medal win ton RBI summer baseball Lady Longhorns to a 3-0 ally with the United Soc- pionship. Team picks. Dorthy Tran remains of the entire season. The state champion- gave the Wolverines top- program a big lift en route win over the Lady Maver- cer League’s Pro Austin As a team, the Wolver- The Dobie varsity girls’ the lone Lady Longhorn to More than 90 applicants ship ring says it all. Mike three placing in state-meet to the league champion- icks. Aztex. ines were able to claim the track and field team man- reach state. entered their resumes for Norman has been to the competition over three ship. Dobie powerlifting Until signing with the Southeast District champi- aged a fourth-place finish The Clear Brook Wol- a chance to become just mountaintop in the big straight years. Woods compiled a 9-0 teammates Nathaniel Aztex, the 25-year-old onship for the first time in at the Clear Falls Knight verines, invited to the var- the ninth varsity football time Texas High School Raygen Smith, in the record along the way, post- Flores and Yuong Truong Canada native had been school history. Relays Feb. 27 in chilly sity boys’ soccer playoff head coach in Dobie High football. 300-meter hurdles, was ing an earned run average were medalists at the playing as a midfielder for Propeck, Casas and conditions. party thanks to a late-sea- School program history. Now, the former long- third at state during the of 2.76 with one complete Dickinson Gator Power- the North American Soc- Thibodeaux headed to in- The host Lady Knights son push, faced the Elsik As of press time, only time Pearland High School 2013 and 2014 seasons but game. lifting Invitational. Flores cer League’s Minnesota dividual regional competi- edged out Clear Creek for Rams in a bidistrict play- a select few ‘interview-in- football assistant coach is did not qualify this time Myers played in the was third and Truong sec- United FC. tion. the team championship, off game at Deer Park vited’ candidates remain switching allegiances. He around. infi eld, hitting .560 at the ond in their respective di- His rise to professional March tallying 72 points to 68 for ISD’s Abshire Stadium. as Dobie principal Frank- became a Dobie Long- Smith’s twin sister, plate. He also chipped in visions at the meet. soccer began at San Jacin- Scoring five gold-med- the Lady Wildcats. Dobie Brook, which finished lin Moses and his trusted horn, having gained offi- Maygen Smith, won the on the hill, going 2-0 with Meanwhile, female lift- to College in 2008, when al performances along the was fourth with 57 points. fourth in the final District committee work toward cial Pasadena ISD board Region III title in the fi ve saves along the way. ers Jessena Luna (fourth) he helped the team finish way, Clear Brook’s varsity Junior Justice Hender- 24-6A standings, were finding a successor to the approval. 400-meter run this season With the high school and Kris Kindred (eighth) as the national runner up. boys’ track and field team son was the top-scoring ready for the big matchup departed Jim Phillips. After 21 years as an as- on her way to state. football season just around also stood out for Dobie in A couple of school landed the team champi- individual athlete at the but nonetheless came up a The suddenly hot sistant to Pearland High However, Maygen the corner, new offensive their respective divisions. records were set as a se- onship at the Clear Falls meet, collecting 25 points. bit short. bat-swinging San Jacinto School varsity football Smith, did not medal in her and defensive coordina- Three Dobie High lect group of Dobie High Knight Relays in League Henderson scored a “We are very loose, and College women’s softball head coach Tony Heath, final meet as a Lady Wol- tors began to get com- School varsity softball School swimmers com- City. victory in the long jump ready to get going,” Clear team is looking to make Norman earned his first verine, eventually placing fortable at Dobie under players signed letters of pleted their 2014-2015 Jared Roberson (pole with a top leap of 18 feet, Brook varsity boys’ head another late-season push. chance to lead a big-time fifth at the 400-meter dis- fi rst-year head coach Mike intent to continue their season at the Region VI vault), Luke Barksdale 2 1/4 inches for 10 points. coach Chris Stromeyer Heading into play after Class 6A program. tance in a time of 56.07. Norman. education and playing ca- championships at the (long jump), Mark Milton She was also part of the said. press time April 8 at Gal- Stellar pitching once June Dobie’s offensive co- reers collegiately. Pearland Recreation Cen- (200-meter dash), Bran- Lady Longhorns’ winning “Anything can happen veston, San Jacinto had again led San Jacinto Col- Class of 2015 gradu- ordinator was none other Suzy Soza and Emily ter and Natatorium. don Taylor (100-meter 4x200-meter relay squad in the playoffs. We have won four straight games to lege’s baseball team to the ates Andrew Ciancone of than Anthony Evans, a for- Wolfe chose to attend Par- Kevin Nguyen, who dash) and the 4x100-me- along with Jade Giron, had a great week of prac- move to 29-18 overall. National Junior College Clear Brook and Dobie’s mer Pearland High School is Junior College in Paris, ended his career as one ter relay team earned gold Rayiona Green and Ca- tice in preparation for El- Two of those wins came Athletic Association’s Na- Sergio Quintanilla con- football star who ended Texas, while Sady Olgiun of the school’s best-ever medals as the Wolverines mille Singleton. sik, and we will be ready. in Region XIV action as tional Championships. tinue to earn praise for an his prep career as one of elected to attend McLen- swimmers, set the school eventually rounded up 87 Dobie’s victory came in “The boys know it will San Jac hammered its way San Jac defeated An- outstanding varsity boys’ the most prolifi c rushing nan College in Waco. record in the 200-yard points to edge out sec- a time of 1 minute, 46.128 be a challenge, and that past Alvin 10-0 and 10-5. gelina 4-1 at Constella- soccer season. yards leaders in Texas. Dobie’s most impres- individual medley while ond-place Barbers Hill (80 seconds. Elsik is a great team.” Sophomore slugger Carah tion Field in Sugar Land, Ciancone, a three-year Defensively, veteran sive victory this season placing fourth, and his points). Henderson’s oth- Thompson Intermedi- Nunez led the way with sending the locals to the varsity letterman who coordinator Donald Ran- – by a 64-59 count over fifth-place finish in the Jacoby Davis was sec- er points came in the ate distance runner Jona- five runs driven in during national tournament for helped lead the Wolver- dle cme over from Sum- first-place Manvel – put 100-yard freestyle left him ond in the high jump after 200-meter dash, where she than Nuncio played a star- both games. the 23rd time in program ines to the playoffs this mer Creek High School to the Longhorns in the thick .06 of a second short of clearing 5’8” as he scored was third (25.990) and the ring role while helping the Clear Brook varsity history. The team’s last na- season, was a second team lead the Longhorns’ unit. of the playoff hunt with another school record. seven of Dobie’s 12 points 100-meter dash, where she Lions’ eighth-grade track boys’ soccer player An- tional title came in 1990. All-Greater Houston se- Other than those two six games to play league- Nguyen was also in on at the meet. was fourth (12.532). and field team to an easy drew Ciancone was one of This time, San Jacin- lection as a defender and changes, Norman chose to wide in boys’ varsity bas- the action along with Tin Sophomore Michelle It remains to be seen win at the Pasadena ISD the big winners as the Dis- to came out of the loser’s was previously the Defen- retain the vast majority of ketball. Nguyen, Joshua Woernley Kristoff earned three of just where the 2015 season championships March 24- trict 24-6A head coaches bracket to advance. sive Player of the Year in the assistant staff. February and Samuel Parker as the Dobie’s four wins in the will stand among some of 25 at Auxiliary Stadium. announced its postseason Deer Park began swing- District 24-6A. August Dawn Gutierrez, the relay squad lowered the Pearland ISD Haynie Invi- the all-time greats deliv- Nuncio won the honoree list. ing the bats from the Lutheran South Acad- Amanda Nguyen, a Do- longtime varsity girls’ school record during the tational as the Lady Long- ered by previous Dobie 800-meter run and was Ciancone, a three-year opening pitch of the series emy senior Drew Beakey bie High School softball volleyball head coach at preliminaries. horns went 4-2 overall. varsity boys’ soccer teams. second in the 400-me- letterman and a team and seemingly contin- committed to attending legend whose still serving North Shore High School, That foursome reached Cathy Supak, the long- But the way this current ter run to score 18 team captain, was one of the ued banging out the hits and playing football for in the United States Army, has accepted the same role the final but was flagged time girls’ athletics train- team has played, anything points for the Lions. leaders as the Wolverines throughout, quickly send- Texas A&M University in gained the ultimate honor at Dobie. for a disqualification. The er at Clear Brook High is possible. Overall, Thompson went made a late-season push to ing Dobie packing in a College Station. from Patriot League fol- Gutierrez first inter- same four athletes teamed School, has added the title Fourth a year ago on to score 206 points, the postseason. bidistrict baseball playoff Beakey was a fi nal- lowers. viewed for the job earlier in the 400-yard freestyle of hall of famer to her re- during what was quite more than doubling sec- A pair of Dobie High series at Dickinson High ist for the 2014 Lineman Nguyen, who fin- in January and then landed relay for a 10th overall sume. surely one of transition, ond-place Beverly Hills’ School sports legends are School’s Leland Williams of the Year, awarded by ished her collegiate ca- the job soon thereafter. finish at regionals. As part of an outreach the Longhorns have re- 98 points. The Bears, now enshrined forever. Field. the Houston Touchdown reer in 2014 as the Patriot The 2014-2015 swim- Tin Nguyen was 15th program involving Clear turned to prominence as meanwhile, were led by Scott Talton won more The Deer, undefeated Club, and was selected League’s all-time leader in ming season continued overall in the 100-yard Creek ISD and Houston champions of District 22- Jordy Reyes, who won the varsity games – 500 – than champions of District 21- for the 2014 All-Greater hits and stolen bases, was for a select group of Do- flystroke. and the Dobie Methodist Orthopedics 6A. 2,400-meter run and was any other head coach in 6A and losers of just one Houston Preseason Private chosen as a member of the bie varsity swimmers who girls also came up big in and Sports Medicine at St. Playing on the rain- second in the 1,600-me- Pasadena ISD history over game all season, cranked School Football Team. Patriot League’s 25th-An- qualified for regionals. the preliminaries. John Hospital, Supak has soaked turf at Pasadena ter event. Also, Thompson a 27-year run as the Long- out 11-1 and 8-4 victories He was selected as an niversary Team. Overall, the Dobie boys The 200-yard medley been at Brook since 1992 ISD’s Veterans Stadium, eighth-grade girls’ com- horns’ varsity boys’ bas- over the Longhorns to ad- all-state fi rst team offen- Continued on Page 6B Thursday, January 7, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Sophomore named All-American Geoffrey shatters San Jacinto digs record She shattered the col- She now holds eight out as College, No. 7 with 30 match and another 43 earned it, and we are very lege’s record number of the top 10 spots for digs digs against 12th ranked digs against Blinn College grateful to the regional total digs in a season of tallied in a single match. Northeastern Junior Col- (99th ranked) again at the and national committees 643 by recording 876 this “Manon didn’t just lege, No. 6 with 31 digs tournament’s champion- for honoring her.” season, resetting her own break the digs in a single against Tyler Junior Col- ship match. Geoffroy hails from record along the way. season record, she shat- lege, No. 5 with 32 digs “Players have been Bordeaux, France, and For this reason and tered it,” said head coach against Blinn Junior Col- working for years to match was named Best Libero in many more, San Jacinto Sharon Nelson. lege, No. 4 with 33 digs or break that record, and France while leading her College volleyball libero “She hustled for over against Lee College, and she does it twice in one team to the 2012 French Manon Geoffroy has been 200 more digs than any No. 3 with 38 digs against day at the end of seven and Championship. She is named a National Junior other defender in San Jac 20th ranked Wharton a half hours of play,” said a dean’s list honoree, a College Athletic Associa- history.” County Junior College Nelson. member of Phi Theta Kap- tion women’s volleyball Geoffroy’s impressive until reaching to the No. “She truly is one of the pa, and is set to graduate All-American. record climb this season 1 spot twice during a 7 best of all time at San Jac. in May 2016 with a degree Geoffroy’s achievement started with coming in at 1/2-hour marathon play The NJCAA also recog- focused on international adds to San Jac’s historical No. 9 with 28 digs against at the NJCAA regional nizing her talents and hon- business. record for the all-time top 11th ranked Panola Col- tournament – once with 43 oring her with All-Ameri- For more information 10 players in certain statis- lege, No. 8 with 29 digs digs against ninth-ranked can status is a great honor. about SJC volleyball, visit tical categories. against North Central Tex- Blinn College in a repeat “Manon has definitely sanjacsports.com. Team-first approach lifts SJC volleyball Strong team chemistry, “They are a group that ours, that’s exactly what percentage of 0.826. with 162, and Geoffroy selflessness, and a “ton won’t quit,” said Nelson. this team is about, and the She also placed second with 161. of heart” carried the San “After that long of message we want to send all time in total blocks Kerstin Jenkins placed Jacinto College volleyball straight play you want about our program and our (206) in a single season, fifth all time for total num- team back to the National to win and just as impor- college.” just under Marlaina Pley- ber of attempts in a season, Junior College Athletic tantly, you want to get out Along the way, several dle (214) from the 2012 and Baker tallied 1,000 as- Association National Vol- of that situation healthy. It players made their mark San Jac volleyball team. sists this season, running a leyball Championship is literally something that on the program. Moten added her name 6-2 offense from her setter during the 2015 season. will be talked about for Eventual All-American to the attack percentage spot. After an impressive years.” selection Manon Geoffroy top-10 list for a single sea- “We had a unique regional tournament in Nelson later received broke into the top 10 eight son; 0.367 placed her sixth chemistry that every coach Tyler, San Jac headed to a call from a university times for digs in a single all time for the program’s wants,” Nelson said. nationals in Casper, Wyo., coach who has since retold match during her sopho- history, tied with Oni Lat- Everyone did their job and ended the season with the San Jacinto College more campiagn. tin from the 2012 San Jac and when there were mo- 28-15 with a roster that volleyball team’s story to Her overall record volleyball team. ments to be the inspira- broke college records. her team and others. stands with 873 digs, In games played, four tion, they stepped up and But it was sheer heart, “I was really moved which was second in the players joined the top-10 became the heroes.” says head coach Sharon by what we had accom- nation for the 2015 sea- list at San Jacinto. Moten Nelson said seven Nelson, that won over the plished and overcome that son. added her name to the top freshmen will return next division this season after day,” said Nelson. Brianna Moten broke of the list at 165. Hannah season, with eight sopho- the seven-hour marathon “But hearing that we into the top 10 for all-time Baker made the list as well mores graduating and Manon Geoffroy was named a National Junior Col- the San Jacinto College program. Geoffrey broke play on the final day of re- inspired someone from a attack percentage in a sin- at No. 2 with 163, fol- moving on to play else- lege Athletic Association women’s volleyball All- the college’s existing single-season digs total in 2014 gionals. division level higher than gle match – with a hitting lowed by Hannah Malley where in 2016. American, capping a sensational two-year run for as a freshman and then shattered that mark in 2015. H.S. soccer season under way Sports Calendar Continued from Page 1B son. Then comes games ble Invitational? Klein up for CB boys against Northland Chris- Doesn’t figure to hap- BASKETBALL A regular participant in tian (Jan. 8) and Lufkin pen, but it could. Friday, Jan. 8 the Klein Showcase, the (Jan. 9) to close out play Both teams are includ- Dobie varsity girls at Alvin, 7:00 Clear Brook varsity boys’ in the round robin event. ed in the Blue Division Dobie varsity boys host Alvin, Phillips F.H., 7:00 soccer team is another that The Wolverines, who at the event, with Clear Brook varsity girls host Clear Lake, 7:00 is sure to quickly find out do not begin District Brook taking on Katy and Brook varsity boys at Clear Lake, Krueger, 7:00 SJC’s Benamna how good it is. 24-6A action until Jan. Dobie facing Atascocita in Brook JV boys at Clear Lake, 5:30 Grabbing a playoff 29 against Clear Creek, a nightcap. Dobie JV girls at Alvin, 5:30 gets NJCAA berth with a late-season will also play nondistrict Brook will draw either Dobie JV boys host Alvin, Phillips F.H., 5:30 run of success in 2015, the matches against Pearland, La Porte or Klein Collins Brook JV girls host Clear Lake, 5:30 All-American Wolverines must replace Cypress Woods and Sum- Jan. 8, with Dobie get- Brook sophomore boys Clear Lake, 5:30 At right, San Jacinto several top tier players but mer Creek prior to league ting either Beaumont West Dobie sophomore boys host Alvin, Dobie, 5:30 College soccer forward will again rely on solid play. Brook or Lumberton Jan. Brook freshman A boys Clear Lake, 4:00 Donald Benamna was team play to succeed. CB girls also at Humble 8. Trophy round matches Dobie freshman A girls at Alvin, 4:00 named to the National A Jan. 7 matchup Is there a chance Dobie are set for Jan. 9. Brook freshman A girls host Clear Lake, 4:00 Soccer Coaches As- against Tomball at the and Clear Brook could The Brook girls also Dobie freshman A boys host Alvin, Dobie, 4:00 sociation of America Klein Showcase serves find itself playing one an- start 24-6A play Jan. 29, Dobie freshman B girls at Alvin, 4:00 All-American second to open the regular sea- other at the Jan. 7-9 Hum- against Clear Creek. Dobie freshman B boys host Alvin, Dobie, 4:00 team after leading the Brook freshman B boys Clear Lake, 4:00 locals to within a win of Brook freshman B girls host Clear Lake, 4:00 reaching the national Varsity soccer tourneys Jan. 7-9 tournament. Benamna, Humble Invitational Tuesday, Jan. 12 a sophomore, wrapped Dobie varsity girls host Rayburn, 7:00 up the 2015 season with Jan. 7: Dobie girls vs. Atascocita Dobie varsity boys at Rayburn, 7:00 21 goals and two as- Brook varsity girls at Clear Springs, 5:30 sists for 44 points help- Jan. 7: Brook girls vs. Katy ing the team finish the Bracket play continues Jan. 8-9 Brook varsity boys at Clear Springs, 7:00 season as the National Brook JV boys at Clear Springs, 5:30 Junior College Athlet- Brook boys at Klein Showcase Dobie JV girls host Rayburn, 5:30 ic Association Region Dobie JV boys at Rayburn, 5:30 XIV runners-up, with Jan. 7: Brook vs. Tomball; Jan. 8: Brook vs. Northland Brook JV girls at Clear Springs, 5:30 a 12-6-1 overall record. Brook sophomore boys at Clear Springs, 5:30 Photo by Andrea Vasquez Christian; Jan. 9: Brook vs. Lufkin Dobie sophomore boys at Rayburn, 5:30 Brook freshman A boys at Clear Springs, 4:00 Dobie freshman A girls host Rayburn, 4:00 Dobie football hosts raffle Brook freshman A girls at Clear Springs, 4:00 The Dobie High School football program is conducting a raffle as a means to Dobie freshman A boys at Rayburn, 4:00 raise funds for year-round activities and needs within the football program. Dobie freshman B girls host Rayburn, 4:00 Longhorn football players are currently $10 raffle tickets, with the final draw- Dobie freshman B boys at Rayburn, 4:00 ing for prizes coming Jan. 17, at Bay Oaks Country Club. Winners need not be Brook freshman B boys Clear Lake, 4:00 present to win. Brook freshman B girls at Clear Springs, 4:00 The raffle prizes include a first prize of a Samsung 40-inch 1080P, 1080P 60Hz LED HDTV ($550 value), second prize of a Bay Oaks Country Club round of SOCCER Thursday, Jan. 7 through Saturday, Jan. 9 golf for four ($400 value) and a third prize of an Apple Watch Sport 38mm ($350 Dobie varsity boys at Pasadena ISD Cup, TBA value). Brook varsity boys at Klein Showcase, TBA To purchase raffle tickets, visit any Dobie High School football player now Dobie varsity girls at Humble Invite., TBA through the second week of January. Brook varsity girls at Humble Invite., TBA CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Pasadena, Room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics 3 p.m. 7 a.m. Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. 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Contact Jacob Davila, group leader, at Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 of each month, Barnes and Noble, Bay Area Blvd. and the Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- 281-706-6232, or email [email protected]. a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For Gulf Freeway. 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome. 8787, or just drop in. 5:30 p.m. lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at 8:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Chapel of the Educational Building at game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at ings are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., (Hwy 35), Life Church in Houston, 9900 Almeda Genoa. 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United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If 3:30 p.m. Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or drop in. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy 9:30 a.m. you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Young at Heart Club – Meets the second and fourth week of each Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of month (except November and December) at Covenant United Methodist services offered. For adults with Parkinson’s disease only. Church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips, etc. Call Nellie Galney at site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package 6 p.m. 713-991-3517 for information. 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Your community needs you! meets the second Monday of each month at the Clear Lake Heart Towers 11:30 a.m. auditorium, 495 Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. A free meal begins at American Business Women’s Association Bay Area Vision Chapter 6:30 p.m., followed by a speaker. For information, call 281-538-4648. – Now meets at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, 487 Bay Area Blvd., on Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – meets Mondays at the second Wednesday of every month. For information or to RSVP, call St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland. Lorilyn Wynn at 281-388-5202. Enter door next to recycling bins. For information, call 713-865-3668 or Noon visit www.oahouston.org. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics Looking 7 p.m. Anonymous meets at noon at 2245 N. Main, Pearland. 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Call Alzheimer’s Support Group – The free group meets the second ______Russell Garcia at 832-483-6715 for information. Wednesday of each month at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. South TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 For more information, call Steven Williams at 281-929-4199 or 713-266- 7 a.m. 6400. ______Belt- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. at 7 p.m. the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, ______Ellington in the Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First just drop in. Presbyterian Church in the youth building on the Westminster side. For Leader's 9:30 a.m. information, call 713-856-1611. ______CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers meets the Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential weekly second Tuesday of each month, Sept. through May, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., domestic violence support group for women, 7 p.m., 210 S. Walnut off Bay Area Community Center, 5002 Nasa Parkway in Seabrook near NASA Pkwy. between I-45 South and Highway 3. Call 281-338-7600 or Real Estate Landolt Pavilion. Texas retired school employees from surrounding visit www.bayareaturningpoint.com for information. 24-hour crisis hotline school districts welcome to attend and join. Annual dues are $35. is 281-286-2525. Make checks payable to: section! Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, Bay Area New Democrats – Meet at the Clear Lake Court House an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday at 1020 W. NASA Pkwy., Suite 204. 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Raygen (left) and Maygen Smith, track and fi eld choosing to join the Red Raiders last spring. Togeth- stars at Clear Brook High School, are now continu- er, the Smiths made three state track and fi eld meet ing their studies and preparing for the 2016 outdoor appearances, with Raygen Smith medaling twice. season at Texas Tech University in Lubbock after Continued from Page 2B game. Also, from the 22-6A turner for the Wolverines September Of note, North Shore volleyball honors, the this season, was named Stephen Moreno, a went on to win the Class league overall Most Valu- to the 24-6A first team as player in the Sagemont- 6A Division I state cham- able Player was junior a utility player on offense Beverly Hills Little pionship. Brooke Botkin, whose and a return specialist on League for many years and The Thompson Lions’ father, Jason Botkin, is a defense. a freshman at Dobie High football program proved Dobie graduate. Other first-team nomi- School, died in September to be the best in the Pasa- Brooke Botkin’s grand- nees for the Wolverines after experiencing distress dena ISD ranks. parents, Linda and Bill included Jarrett Smith, a during an offseason run While the games were Botkin, still reside in the sophomore running back; while participating in the closer than the Lions South Belt area. senior fullback and three- JFD baseball program. would have liked, Thomp- December year starter Stephen Rowe; Following his death, son wound up winning Former star athletes and senior offensive lineman funds were raised through both eighth-grade titles as a head coach from Dobie Adrian Salazar; junior de- various sources, including well as the seventh-grade once again figured promi- fensive tackle Cameron the Stephen Moreno Me- B championship following nently as the Pasadena Townsend; senior lineback- morial Invitational, held in playoff wins at Veterans ISD announced its list of er Tywon Mackey Jr. and Dobie’s Mateo Gutierrez made his second Region senior cornerback Malik November at the SBHLL Stadium in Pasadena. seven inductees from the III cross-country meet appearance in three seasons, Sonnier. home site at El Franco Lee Along the way, the Li- district’s Athletics Hall of finishing 90th in 2015. Park. ons defeated neighbor- Fame. Autopsy results pointed hood rival Beverly Hills The ceremony honoring to Moreno’s possession of in two of the title games, the inductees will come in a sickle cell trait as a fac- while Miller fell to the Li- April. tor in his death. ons in the eighth-grade A Longtime Dobie var- Perhaps the actual mo- title game. sity volleyball head coach “We are a big family regardless of which ment is not much worth While his team made Donna Branch, who also remembering for South a terrific run to the boys’ starred as a high schooler school we work at. Pasadena ISD wants Belt area fans, but Dobie’s Division 2 gold bracket at Sam Rayburn High the best for their employees.” 75-7 loss to Manvel Sept. championship, Clear School, was inducted. 17 at Veterans Stadium in Brook varsity boys’ bas- So, too, were former PASADENA Pasadena represented the ketball player David Azore Longhorn varsity baseball Longhorns’ worst-ever was rightfully named to teammates Shane Nance margin of defeat in pro- the all-tournament team and John Scheschuk, both Independent School District gram history. at the McDonald’s Texas of whom helped the Dobie October Invitational, one of the squad reach the Region Lutheran South Acad- nation’s largest and most III championship game in emy varsity football quar- prestigious varsity basket- 1995. terback Patrick Gonzales ball tournaments for boys’ After high school grad- was named the Built Ford (48 count) and girls’ (32 uation, Scheschuk enjoyed Tough Player of the Week count) teams. a stellar career at Texas for Week 6 of the high In the same tourna- A&M University, where school season after a re- ment, the Dobie varsity he was entered into the cord-setting performance. boys’ basketball team also Aggies’ Athletics Hall of Gonzales completed 21 played well, winning four Fame last September. of 29 passes for 529 yards of five games overall en Scheschuk was also (school record) and seven route to the boys’ Division drafted professionally into touchdowns (tied school 2 gold division semifinals. the San Diego Padres mi- record) in the Pioneers’ Elsewhere in varsity nor league system, where 67-38 win over Tomball girls’ basketball tourna- he played for several sea- Concordia Lutheran. ment mix, the Clear Brook sons. Even if just for a day, squad got off to a great Nance was an ace at the Clear Brook’s Taylor start to the season, going University of Houston on Johnson and Mateo Guti- 3-0 overall while beating the mound following his errez had the lifetime ex- host Baytown Lee in the graduation. perience of representing championship game of the He also played for their cross-country pro- Pelley Division. Team USA and then went grams at the Class 6A Re- Late in the month, San on to play professional gion III championships in Jacinto College softball baseball for parts of sev- Huntsville. head coach Kelly Saenz eral seasons, his longest And both runners ac- traveled back to her roots stay coming with the Mil- quitted themselves well. in Canada, where she and waukee Brewers. Johnson, a junior with the her Smitty’s Midget divi- Nance and Steve Cum- Lady Wolverines, placed sion softball team were mings are the only two 58th in the 5,000-meter inducted into the Softball former Longhorn varsity event with a time of 23 Canada Hall of Fame. baseball players to play minutes, 58.50 seconds. The Smitty’s Midget any significant time in the Julia Heymach, who team won national cham- big leagues. was once a member of the pionships in three straight As for Branch, the var- South Belt area’s Rising seasons from 1994 sity volleyball court at Do- Stars Track and Field pro- through 1996, and Saenz, bie is named in her honor, gram, was the overall Re- whose maiden name is and she is still an assistant gion III girls’ champion. Swanson, played on the principal at the school. Heymach, a junior who 1995 and 1996 teams. A double overtime loss once ran at Manvel High Despite one of the most to Pearland served to spoil School as a freshman, this epic performances in na- an otherwise strong start Pasadena ISD has been ranked #12 in the large Dynamics sponsored by the Houston Chronicle. time posted the victory at tional tournament history, to nondistrict basketball 19:39.60 while guiding the San Jacinto College play as the Dobie varsity employer category among the top 150 workplaces The majority of district employees reported Houston Lamar. volleyball team experi- boys’ basketball team be- in Houston in 2015. The ranking’s are a result of overall satisfaction with their jobs, their managers Nathan Gift of Cinco enced a sour ending to its gan its 22-6A campaign Ranch was the overall Re- 2015 season – one that with a loss. a workplace satisfaction survey by Workplace and Pasadena ISD as an employer. gion III boys’ champion at culminated with yet an- Unfortunately, the team 17:31.10 in the 5,000-meter other National Junior Col- now stands at 1-4 through event, and Gutierrez was lege Athletic Association five league games after 90th at 19:59.00. national tournament ap- falling Jan. 5, at Dawson. *What makes Pasadena ISD one of Houston’s Top Workplaces? November pearance. See Page 3B for What a varsity football A fifth consecutive more information. season it turned out to be • Supportive administrators Division I football play- In terms of the high for several Clear Brook • Open communication off appearance for Dobie school volleyball season, varsity football players, against North Shore ended a pair of Dobie players who were given various • Connected employees the same way as the other gained big time recogni- District 24-6A accolades four, as the Mustangs tion from the league’s re- following the season. • Unity among staff and faculty claimed a 52-17 victory in spective head coaches fol- The district proved to a bidistrict playoff game at lowing the conclusion of be loaded with explosive • Competitive Salaries Galena Park ISD Stadium. the season. players both on offense • Educational Opportunities As in some of the other Senior libero Ashley and defense, but it was games, the Longhorns ex- Perez was named the Co- hard to find any bigger of perienced some early suc- Defensive Player of the a game breaker during the *according to responses to the survey cess against the Mustangs Year in the league. season than Clear Brook PASADENA ISD in the first-round playoff Meanwhile, freshman senior Brandon Taylor. game before the opposi- outside hitter Taylor Pleas- Taylor, who played www.pasadenaisd.org tion’s overall size, speed ants shared the District 22- quarterback, running and quickness advantage 6A Newcomer of the Year back, receiver and special seemed to take over the honor. teams kick and punt re-