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October 3, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 35 SVFD seeks volunteers The Southeast Volunteer Fire Department is currently seeking volunteers. Interested par- Hobby $156 million international terminal begins ties should be between 18 and 60 years of age. increasing competition, boosting the local econ- not only literally breaking ground at Hobby Air- While experience is preferred, it is not neces- Houston Mayor Annise Parker joined repre- nations in the Caribbean, Mexico and the north- omy and strengthening the ties that already exist port, we are charting new territory for our com- sary, according to SVFD Chief Chuck Tylka. sentatives from Southwest Airlines for a ground- ern cities of South America. with our friends in Latin America,” says Parker. pany and for low cost and high value air travel,” “No prior training is required, only a strong breaking ceremony on Monday, celebrating the Parker, as well as local and state dignitaries, “And perhaps the best news of all, it comes at no said Gary Kelly, CEO of Southwest Airlines. sense of community and the willingness to beginning of construction on a new $156 million joined Southwest Airlines employees in the brief expense to the Houston taxpayer.” “This will be Southwest’s fi rst international ter- sacrifi ce your time to help and serve,” Tylka international terminal at William P. Hobby Air- ceremony before construction work immediately The terminal project, fully funded by South- minal in our 43-year history, and we look for- said. port (HOU). began. west Airlines, includes a new fi ve-gate interna- ward to bringing lower fares and more interna- Volunteers train every Thursday evening Once completed, the fi ve-gate facility will “Establishing international air service at Wil- tional terminal, expansion of the existing secu- tional fl ights to a city that could benefi t from from 7 to 9 p.m. and on weekends at SVFD accommodate regional international fl ights for liam P. Hobby Airport will benefi t Houston pas- rity checkpoint, and upgrades to the Southwest increased competition.” Station No. 1, located at 10510 Scarsdale Southwest Airlines, with service reaching desti- sengers in a variety of different ways, including Airlines ticketing counter area. A 2012 study commissioned by the Houston Blvd. “With this new international terminal, we are Continued on Page 2A Prospective volunteers should attend a Thursday training session or visit www.south- County celebrates National Night Out eastvfd.com or call 281-922-5556 for more information. Drainage project goes out for bid A City of Houston project to provide exten- streets throughout the Sagemont community. Church bazaar Oct. 4-6 sive drainage and paving improvements to the The project will be in addition to and coordi- New Life Lutheran Church will hold its 22nd Sagemont area is set to go out for bid Thursday, nated with the long-awaited Hughes Road proj- annual fall crafts and barbecue Oct. 4, 5 and 6 Oct. 3. ect. Also a city CIP endeavor, the Hughes Road at the church located at 3521 E. Orange in Pear- Part of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan project will make drainage and paving improve- land (formerly King of Glory Lutheran Church (CIP), the endeavor will include the design and ments on Hughes Road from Beltway 8 to the on Fuqua). On Friday, there will be food only construction of storm drainage improvements, city limits near Sagemeadow. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday – food and necessary concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks, See future editions of the Leader for addition- crafts from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday – food driveways and underground utilities to several al information. and crafts from noon to 4 p.m. Indoor and outdoor crafts will be available, along with hourly prizes. Other activities will Annual Evening of Cuisine nears include raffl e tickets at $l each for Texans tick- ets and quilt or Kindle Fire, home-baked des- More than a dozen local vendors will be tak- event will feature music, live and silent auctions serts, and fun activities for children (Saturday). ing part in the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of and door prizes. For booth or event information, contact Char- Commerce’s annual Evening of Cuisine, set to Current prizes and auction items include a lotte Thurman at 281-485-1818 or visit www. take place Thursday, Oct. 10, at The Gardens, sectional sofa from Exclusive Furniture, the newlifelutheran.com. 12001 Beamer, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. chance to name two area streets, Houston Astros Now in its 16th year, the event gives attendees tickets, an overnight stay at Casa Del Mar ho- Festival, health fair at Jessup a chance to sample a wide variety of food from tel in Galveston, a ride on a fi re truck, Kemah Jessup Elementary will hold its Fall Festival area restaurants. Boardwalk passes, a two-night stay at the NASA and Health Fair on Friday, Oct. 18, from 4 to Newcomers to this year’s event include Sa- Hilton hotel, tickets to Space Center Houston, 6:30 p.m. This is a time to have some fun and vannah Café & Bakery, Barcenas Mexican Res- rounds of golf from the Golfcrest Country Club, be provided with health and wellness screen- taurant and Buttercream Dreams. a two-night stay at Caesar’s Palace in Las Ve- ings. Returning favorites include Outback Steak- gas, tickets to Sea World, Houston Ballet tickets, Jessup is located at 9301 Almeda Genoa. house, H-E-B Blackhawk, San Jacinto College Houston Grand Opera tickets, Houston Sympho- For additional information regarding ticket Culinary Department, Casa Olé, Cakelicious, ny tickets and gift cards to Perry’s restaurants, sales, booth setup, or volunteer participation Rene’s Catering, Fox and Hound Smokehouse & Longhorn Steakhouse and Gringo’s. or help, contact Val Noland at 713-740-0616. Tavern, Scotty’s Pub, Egg & I and Silver Eagle Dining tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at Distributors. the door and are available at the chamber, 10500 St. Luke’s holds food drive Harris County offi cials celebrated the 30th annual National Night Out Tuesday, Oct. 1, Awards will be given to best entree, best des- Scarsdale; H-E-B, 9828 Blackhawk; and the at the county annex located at Scarsdale and Beamer. The event featured speakers, live sert, best decorated, rookie of the year, people’s Leader offi ces, 11555 Beamer. St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church is music by the band Bare Necessity (featuring South Belt residents), cheer performances, choice and best of show. For more information, call chamber Executive now holding a Thanksgiving food drive to voter registration and food and drink. Organizers said they hope to make the event an In addition to the all-you-can-eat cuisine, the Director Sally Mitchell at 281-481-5516. assist families in the area. Donations of non- annual function. Shown above at the event are Harris County community aide David Mat- perishable food can be brought to the church thews (representing Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee’s offi ce), Judge Jo Ann office at 11011 Hall Road Monday through Delgado and Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz. Also attending the event Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations can were Curtis Lampley from the Harris County Flood Control District and representatives also be dropped off at the church entrance from the Southeast Volunteer Fire Department, local civic clubs and the Houston Police Dixie Farm ditch overgrows before Mass on Saturday or Sunday. The food Department. See related photos on Page 2A and Page 6A. Photo by Marie Flickinger drive will continue through Friday, Nov. 22. Contact St. Luke’s Social Services at 281- 481-6816 with any questions about the Thanksgiving food drive. Martin to hold town hall Oct. 7 Burnett festival seeks vendors Houston City Council Member Dave Martin tions the public may have. Burnett Elementary will host its annual fall will host a town hall meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, Cindy Harreld with the Clear Lake Area carnival on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at the University of Hous- Chamber of Commerce will also attend to give 2 p.m. There will be festival games, refresh- ton-Clear Lake, Garden Room located at 2700 a brief update relating to business growth and ments, music and a silent auction. Funds Bay Area Blvd. community partnerships that add to the vital- raised from this event will be used to enhance The community is invited to attend to hear ity and quality of life throughout the Clear student and teacher programs by providing from city and community representatives about Lake community. Additionally, Collin Pier with resources and materials. ongoing projects, issues and community news Trendmaker Homes will present the company’s The festival is also seeking vendors to sell related to the southeast Houston and Clear Lake plan to build more than 700 single family home their crafts/items. To reserve a booth for $25, areas of the city. sites in Clear Lake as well as to address ques- or $30 for a booth with electrical access (lim- “I encourage residents to attend to learn valu- tions regarding the impact it may have on the ited number available), call Teresa Abel at able information relating to their community as existing community and its residents. 713-740-0536. well as to take the opportunity to ask city repre- Attendees will also have the opportunity to sentatives and myself questions regarding proj- be introduced to the new commander of the U.S. Moore seeks vendors ects, concerns or suggestions,” Martin said. Coast Guard, Sector Houston-Galveston Capt. Representatives from the City of Houston’s Brian Penoyer, during the meeting. As the com- Moore Elementary is looking for vendors Department of Neighborhoods, Fire Department, manding offi cer, Penoyer is responsible for a for its annual Pumpkin Fest set for Sat., Oct. Houston Airport System, Police Department, variety of duties including maritime homeland 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Silvia Public Works and Engineering Department and security and maritime environmental response. Luna at 713-740-0656 for more information if Solid Waste Management Department will give For more information, contact Martin’s offi ce interested. Booth rentals are $25 each. project updates and be available to fi eld ques- at 832-393-3008. Gift Alley seeks vendors First United Methodist Church, 2314 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland, will hold its 40th The ditch that runs along Dixie Farm Road between the Gulf Freeway and Beamer has annual Christmas Gift Alley on Friday, Nov. 1, become overgrown with trees and shrubbery, hindering the drainage of rainwater. City from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2, Lewis of Houston officials said work crews are scheduled to clear the ditch in the coming weeks. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Photo by Anthony Porcarello The annual event will include unique gifts, a silent auction, Believers’ Bistro, more than pens 100 exhibitors and more. The Believers’ Bistro will serve pulled pork sandwiches and des- Grasshoff cancer drive underway serts. For booth information, call the church at religious 281-485-1466. A fundraising drive tomy to remove the tumor and all surrounding is currently underway to tissue. Afterward, she will begin chemotherapy Genealogy group to meet help South Belt resident again with the chemo agents Taxol and Her- book Glenna Lea Grasshoff. ceptin, a targeted therapy treatment specifi c to The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will A 1974 Dobie gradu- the Her2neu+ gene. She will remain on these for meet Monday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pasadena Independent ate, Grasshoff was diag- an additional 12-plus months. Due to the nature Parker Williams Library, Beamer and Scars- School District Superinten- nosed with stage 3 in- of these drugs, there is signifi cant down time due dale. Meetings are free and open to all who are dent Kirk Lewis recently vasive ductal carcinoma to their common side effects. researching their family history. completed writing a religious (IDC) breast cancer on The costs associated with the chemotherapy book titled Put Away Child- Feb. 14. Grasshoff’s to treat this life-threatening disease range from Kids’ Halloween party set ish Things. The book retells type of breast cancer was $6,000 to $10,000 per chemotherapy treatment. G. Lea Grasshoff American Legion Post 490, 11702 Old children’s stories from the identifi ed as Her2neu+, Coupled with the length of required treatments, Galveston Road (across from Ellington Field), Old Testament from the per- known for its aggressiveness and high-recur- Grasshoff will be facing surmounting medi- will host a children’s Halloween party spective of characters in the rence rate. The Her2neu+ gene accounts for only cal expenses that are not all covered by health Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event story. Lewis, who also teach- 15 to 20 percent of all breast cancers. insurance at a time when she is no longer able is for children ages 12 years and under. es Sunday school and serves Due to the nature of this type of ailment, to work. With a diminishing income and over- A costume contest will be held at 7 p.m. as a deacon at South Main Grasshoff’s surgeon and oncologist quickly de- whelming medical expenses, this hardship has Contest categories will include cutest, scari- Baptist Church in Pasadena, vised an extensive treatment plan over the next begun to take an emotional and fi nancial toll on est, most original and most patriotic. A $50 is shown to the left with an 18 months to two years to provide the best tech- her. U.S. Savings Bond will be given to the winner e-book version of the book. nology and medicine to aid her in her fi ght to Donations are currently being accepted to help in each category. Age groups for the contest Hardback and paperback ver- beat this cancer and get on the road to being can- Grasshoff defray her medical expenses. To make sions of the book will be avail- are 1-4 years, 5-8 years and 9-12 years. cer free. a donation, visit www.youcaring.com/medical- able later this month. See re- Free hot dogs, juice boxes and cookies will The initial treatment plan includes shrinking fundraiser/help-lea-beat-breast-cancer/61881. lated story on Page 5A. be available, and trick-or-treating and games the tumor with an aggressive chemotherapy regi- Grasshoff’s friends have also created a Face- and activities are planned. For more informa- men of Adriamycin and Cytoxan, due to the in- book support group called Prayers for Lea G, Photo submitted tion, call 281-481-1179 or 713-515-8267 or creasing size. Following the initial chemo treat- which may be viewed at www.facebook.com/ email [email protected]. ments, Grasshoff will need to undergo a mastec- groups/503310859716042. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 3, 2013 In My Opinion Sullivan reminds voters Deaths DuChemins warn someone comes to your door stating photo ID is now required grandchildren Lauren Beck, they are with a company or other en- W.H. “Satch” Erica Jane Bailey Beck, Jordan Weaver, about new scam tity, be sure to ask for ID and try to Harris County Tax Assessor-Col- photo ID before voting.” Brian Beck, Trey Underwood get a visual of their vehicle. Also, call lector Mike Sullivan reminds voters When voters arrive at their poll Dodd “Ricki” Fischer and Holden Underwood. Marie – Please let your readers the company they say they are rep- that photo identifi cation (photo ID) location, they will be asked to pres- Services will be held on know about this scam. My mother resenting and ask if they are in your will now be required to vote in per- ent one of the seven photo IDs listed Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at the was just on Channel 13 after being area. son. above. Election offi cials will deter- funeral home at Forest Park interviewed about this. Apparently they are using scams “Our offi ce is working hard to en- mine if the voter’s name on the photo Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Street in Houston, with visi- Everyone beware of anyone who like cutting dead trees in the back sure voters understand the new ID ID matches the name on the offi cial comes to your door and tries to lure tation at 1 p.m. and a celebra- yard, repairing fences, etc., along requirements and have all the infor- list of registered voters. “We’re en- tion of Fischer’s life at 2 p.m. you out of your house. My mother with the power line scam. mation they need to cast their bal- couraging every registered voter to (89) and Wynne were robbed right In lieu of fl owers, the Linda and Dan DuChemin lots," said Sullivan. update their voter registration infor- family asks for a donation in under their noses yesterday by a A voter will be required to show mation to refl ect the name on their Fischer’s memory to the As- man who came to their door stating Senseless parking one of the following forms of photo photo ID,” said Sullivan. sociation for Frontotemporal he was with the county and he need- ID at the polling location before he or If a voter’s name does not exact- Degeneration (AFTD) or The ed to show them where they were signs result in tickets she will be permitted to cast a vote: ly match the name on his or her ID, American Cancer Society. going to bury their power lines in · Texas Driver License issued by but is substantially similar, he or she The 9900 block of Kirkshire has no their back yard. the Texas Department of Public Safe- will be required to sign an affi davit parking signs from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maria T. He asked them to join him in the ty (DPS) stating he or she is the same person. on school days. back yard and help him with some · Texas Election Identifi cation Voters may look up and update their W.H. “Satch” Dodd, 80, Erica Jane “Ricki” Fisch- Garrett No parking is permitted in front of measurements so he could show Certifi cate (EIC) issued by DPS voter registration at www.hcvoter.net. of Houston, died on Monday, er, 67, died on Sunday, Sept. our homes. Any one working on our them exactly where the lines would · Texas Personal Identifi cation If a voter does not present the prop- Sept. 23, 2013. He was born 29, 2013, surrounded by her homes, doing yard work, or deliver- be buried. While they were in the Card issued by DPS er photo ID at the polling location, he Sept. 13, 1933, in Pine Grove friends and loved ones after a ing items will be issued tickets from back yard with him, another person · Texas Concealed Handgun Li- or she will be permitted to vote pro- Mills, Pa. courageous battle with fron- the City of Houston. Dodd graduated from the totemporal dementia. She entered their home through the un- cense issued by DPS visionally. After voting, he or she will Friends visiting or folks attending State College High School in was born in Marietta, Ohio, locked front door and went in every · United States Military Identifi - still be required to present proper events such as bible studies must June 1951, and from the Uni- on Dec. 5, 1945, the fi rst of room in the house taking things of cation Card containing the person’s photo ID, but will do so at any Harris park across the street, not in front of versity of Houston in June two children of John and Edi- value. They took all of her silver that photograph County Voter Registrar location until our homes. If delivery trucks or pick- 1956. He was a member of the na Henderson, both of whom had been her mother’s, most of her · United States Citizenship Certif- the deadline of Nov. 12, 2013. up trucks are required and they park local Kappa Delta Kappa Fra- preceded her in death. jewelry, a gun, etc. Mother and Wyn- icate containing the person’s photo- “Harris County is the largest coun- ternity, and was initiated into Helping children was in the driveway, make sure that the ne did not realize what had happened graph ty in Texas, and I am proud that we Sigma Alpha Epilon Fraterni- Fischer’s passion, and as side walk is not blocked or a ticket until the next morning because they · United States Passport are opening all branch locations to ty in July 1956. His business both an administrator and a will be issued. did not take anything that was sitting With the exception of the U.S. provisional voters,” said Sullivan. “My career began in 1956 and con- teacher, she positively im- I hope that there are exceptions out like a silver candle holder, moth- Citizenship Certifi cate, the photo goal is to ensure all registered voters tinued through his retirement pacted the lives of countless for fi re trucks, ambulances, police in 2009. students. er’s purse or many other visible items ID must be current or have expired not only have the opportunity to vote, cars, and mail trucks. Dodd is preceded in death Prior to her retirement, of value. Mother and Wynne did not no more than 60 days before being but to know that it will be counted.” I called 311 and their advice was by his wife of 57 years, Mari- Fischer was the Section 504/ Maria T. Garrett, 73, died see their vehicle because their front presented at the polling place. This For more information about photo to have guest park in neighbors drive lyn, a former longtime English ADA and District Dyslexia in Houton on Wednesday, door is recessed and on a small front requirement is only for registered ID requirements including exemp- Sept. 18, 2013. She was born ways. and reading teacher at Dobie Coordinator for the Pasadena porch. How convenient! This is ap- voters casting a ballot in person, not tions, visit www.votetexas.gov. High School. They were mar- Independent School District. in Frankford, Nide, Germany Two men worked all day at my parently a new scam, and while the by mail. Voters age 65 and older may For more information on how to ried on Dec. 17, 1955. Fischer is survived by on Dec. 28, 1939. She was a home installing tile and they received police said they do not usually hit vote by mail. obtain an Election Identifi cation Cer- He is survived by his her only daughter, Andrea longtime South Belt resident. parking tickets. The value of the tick- the same area again, they may at “I recently joined Texas Secretary tifi cate without having a proper photo daughters, Nancy and Debbie Burleigh; son-in-law Troy Survivors include her hus- ets were most likely equal to their band, Dwayne D. Garrett; some point. Thank God they only lost of State John Steen and the DPS ID, visit www.dps.texas.gov. and her husband, Ted Kasper. Burleigh; her grandchildren, material things and not their lives. If days pay. Bill Kucera A memorial service will be Janie Burleigh and Zack children Mike Garrett, the late to announce a new initiative to de- Harris County Tax Assessor-Col- held on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, Burleigh; and her companion, Rene Garrett, Dwayne Gar- ploy EIC mobile stations across the lector Sullivan also serves as the at 10:30 a.m. at the First Pres- Gerri Washburn; and Wash- rett II and Lee Ann Garrett; state. These stations will issue EICs Harris County Voter Registrar, which byterian Church, 5300 Main burn’s daughters, Robin Beck six grandchildren; and two Groundbreaking for Hobby to registered voters who do not have conducts voter registration activities Street in Houston. and Traci Underwood, and great-grandchildren. a photo ID,” said Sullivan. “We are and maintains a certifi ed list of reg- working hard so every registered vot- istered voters. Learn more by visiting international facilities held er has the opportunity to receive a www.hcvoter.net. Continued from Page 1A Houston metropolitan area additional 1 million passen- Couple dances during NNO Airport System indicates and will provide an econom- gers per year at Hobby Air- that the new terminal will ic impact of $1.6 billion. port. generate more than 10,000 The study estimates that In support of the project, Constable’s Corner jobs across the Greater the terminal will bring in an and in anticipation of the expected increase in passen- ger traffi c, the Houston Air- port System will be making What is the best way to deal signifi cant investments of %:/P.JUF its own, constructing a new with a road rage incident? multilevel parking garage and making improvements By Constable Christopher E. Diaz to the existing roadway sys- While we see it everywhere, there your horn (unless needed to warn of $% tem. really is no national definition for the an impending collision) as it might fur- “The partnership that ex- term road rage. I simply define it as ther agitate the aggressive driver. ists between Southwest Air- aggressive, angry and sometimes vio- If you make a mistake behind the 4BMF lines and the city of Hous- lent behavior by the driver of a motor wheel, raise your hand in acknowl- ton dates back to the earliest vehicle caused by the stress and frus- edgement. This simple gesture will days of the company,” says tration of operating that same motor often pacify any potential angry driver. Houston Aviation Director vehicle. Avoid eye contact with aggressive driv-  Mario C. Diaz. “It’s a part- What causes road rage is not as ers. Do not use obscene gestures. !09 nership that was nurtured easy to identify. Some experts say If you think you are being followed Month CD by both sides in the second aggressive driving behaviors are by an aggressive driver, don’t go home. 9998 Almeda Genoa half of the 20th century and caused by a variety of things. 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Ensure your WITHDRAWAL7ITHDRAWALOFINTERESTMAYREDUCEEARNINGS2ATESSUBJECTTOCHANGEWITHOUTNOTICE 21st century.” /FFERGOODFORALIMITEDTIMEONLY Most of the reasons, however, are windows are up and the doors are Visit fl y2houston.com and fueled by the driver’s own mood and locked and try and drive to a safe place 4HISCREDITUNIONISFEDERALLYINSUREDBYTHE HOUHobby.com for the lat- reactions when they get behind the such as a police station or a crowded .ATIONAL#REDIT5NION!DMINISTRATION est project information. wheel. area. If it’s impossible to avoid face-to- Some aggressive behaviors might face contact, then remain polite and include rude gestures, verbal insults, courteous regardless of the other driv- deliberately driving in an unsafe or er’s behavior. Call the police on your threatening manner, or making threats. cellular telephone and give the dis- Road rage can lead to altercations, patcher as much information as you Park Manor of South Belt assaults, and collisions that result in can regarding the incident. Yolanda and Joe Dominguez dance together during National Night Out at injury and even death. While citizens are often the eyes the Harris County annex at Scarsdale and Beamer. (See related photos on If you find yourself in the vicinity of a and ears of a community, remember Page 1A and Page 6A.) Photo by Marie Flickinger driver exhibiting road rage, slow down that peace officers are trained specifi- or pull over and let the aggressive driv- cally to deal with these very types of er pass you. If you see the aggression incidents. Situations can escalate continue, stay back in traffic and away unexpectedly, so keep yourself safe from the enraged driver. Avoid using and call in the cavalry. CCISD robots to compete CCISD’s disc-throwing can. The higher the goal in on Twitter to @racewithin- Olson praises Cruz, Senate Republicans robot will invade the IZOD which the disc is scored, the sulin, @Robowranglers, @ IndyCar Series this week- more points received. josefnewgarden and @Ro- end, Honda Racing’s Indy- Great friends away from bonauts118 using #Racin- for their efforts to defund Obamacare Car drivers Charlie Kimball the track, Josef Newgarden, gRobots. and Josef Newgarden will of Sarah Fisher Hartman The robotics teams are Rep. Pete Olson, Texas- trolled Congress passed “But we need the Senate Clinical Services Covering: go head-to-head at the Shell Racing, and Charlie Kim- part of FIRST, a compet- Clinical Services Covering: 22, recently issued the fol- Obamacare three years ago, to act, and my Texas col- ◆ ◆ and Pennzoil Grand Prix ball, of Chip Ganassi Rac- itive robotics group for ◆ Skilled Nursing ◆ Long Term Care lowing statement of praise the opposition of the American league, Sen. Ted Cruz, and Skilled Nursing Long Term Care of Houston October 5. The ing, are fi erce competitors K-12 students created by ◆ for his colleague, Sen. Ted people to this massive, many other Senate Repub- ◆ drivers are ready for some in their Indy cars and will inventor Dean Kamen to Rehabilitation and much more. Cruz, R-Texas, and other unworkable government take- licans have been working to Rehabilitation and much more. Texas “roborivalry!” likely carry that over when inspire young people to Senate Republicans for tak- over of our nation’s health care achieve this goal. Yesterday, Newgarden will join the they go head-to-head in the be science and technology ing to the Senate floor and system has continued to grow. he took to the Senate floor CCISD FIRST® Robotics robotics contest. leaders. Charlie Kimball 11902 Resource Parkway giving voice to the millions President Obama has issued and for over 21 hours he Competition (FRC®) Team The driver fi nishing sec- has been collaborating with (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) of Americans who oppose numerous delays and given big stood to articulate our case to Robonauts, while Kimball ond in Saturday’s battle FIRST this season to bring Obamacare: businesses and unions special all Americans, and to urge will partner with FFRC® will have to make good on students to IndyCar events 281-922-6802 • Fax: 281-922-6804 “Since a Democrat-con- exemptions, but none for the Senate Democrats to vote to Team Robowranglers from a predetermined wager the to show them the “cool” American people. keep the defunding of Obam- Greenville, Texas. next day, Oct. 6, prior to the side of STEM principles. “I have opposed this mon- acare in the budget bill. I The robots, Apex and race. For more information on strosity from day one. In the hope that Senate Democrats Viper, were built by these Before the robotics face- the Robonauts, visit http:// House, we have voted 41 will come to their senses and high school teams and will off, fans are encouraged to ccisdrobonauts.org. times to fully or partially listen to him. OOurur FFamilyamily HHasas GGrown!rown! have a showdown as the support their favorite driv- For more information repeal and defund it. We are “I applaud Sen. Cruz’ driver-controlled robots er and team and can also on the Robowranglers, visit listening to the American efforts to force Senate Demo- try to score as many fl ying suggest what the wager http://www.robowranglers people who call, write and crats to give voice to the discs into team goals as they should be by reaching out 148.com. beg us at town hall meetings American people who have to relieve them of this bur- said no to this bad law. We den. 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The fact that the IRS cannot 2013 as an amendment on the even keep track of Americans’ Senate floor. The bill would Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you hard-earned money proves prohibit the Secretary of the make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, they have way too much of it, Treasury, or any delegate, and is more evidence they including the IRS, from and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. have no business being enforcing Obamacare and involved in our health care. was passed by the House ear- APEX 2013 “I’m committed to de- lier this year. Thursday, October 3, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Clear Brook Debate excels Lutheran South to perform Cook recognized for hosting at Alief Elsik High School Holder Posey Jump Rope for Heart event At their most recent in- atmadari. Shariatmadari In the companion side dividual qualifying tourna- placed second in foreign of the event in the domes- Garfi eld Elementary dents about heart disease for JRFH come to our event physical education teacher and promotes physical ac- where we have jump rope ment, which was hosted by extemporaneous speaking tic division, Rakesh Vijay- Kimberly Cook is only one tivity, heart-healthy living competitions and they all Alief Elsik High School, (FX) and plans to attend akumar came away with a of 35 teachers in the state and community involve- get to throw water balloons Clear Brook ended the the state meet in March. fi fth-place win and fellow selected to be recognized ment. at the coaches. Our students two-day event by declaring Joining Shariatmadari team member Elizabeth and receive a grant at the Additionally, all mon- really love it, and I love their fi rst Texas Forensics in fi nals of FX was Ian Isabell brought home an annual Texas Association ey raised through JRFH knowing that they are being Association (TFA) state Mower, who placed fourth eighth-place win. for Health, Physical Educa- provides funding for edu- active, learning and having qualifi er, Armin Shari- overall. In the novice division of tion, Recreation and Dance cational programs and re- fun.” extemporaneous speaking, (TAHPERD) convention in search. Last spring the event at- Kevin Le placed fourth. Dallas Dec. 4-7. Cook was selected from tracted 60 participants who Sam Farley and Dustin Cook will receive the more than 2,000 teachers raised about $2,000. Jackson were also semi- award for coordinating the who completed a JRFH Cook’s dedication to fi nalists in this speaking school’s annual Jump Rope event. helping students devel- event. for Heart (JRFH) event, un- “It is such an honor to op healthy habits has not While the team saw its der the American Heart As- be recognized for Jump gone unnoticed. Garfield share of victories in the pre- sociation and TAHPERD. Rope for Heart,” Cook said. Elementary School prin- pared speaking style of the The program educates stu- “Students who raise money cipal Courtney Merilatt competition, the impromptu said Cook continually speaking event was also one looks for ways to promote in which the team excelled. healthy behaviors among students. Vijayakumar placed third “As part of her program, overall in this event, but he she brought in a representa- was joined in the semifi nal tive from the Heart Associa- bracket with fellow team tion to talk with the students members Amogh Kulkarni about healthy heart activi- and Suketh Subramanya, ties,” who also advanced to the Merilatt said. “She al- quarterfi nal round of Cham- ways encourages the stu- pionship Lincoln-Douglas dents to make good eating debate where he picked up and exercising choices. I three additional points to- am thrilled that she is be- ward his state qualifi cation, ing recognized for her hard which brings his current to- work and am proud to have Armin Shariatmadari tal to four points. Lutheran South Academy High School Drama Department, under the di- her as a member of our Gar- fi eld family.” rection of Wyatt Schultz, will present a visit to a western town full of colorful The grant will provide characters in Holder Posey. Join LSA for this melodrama, Thursday, Oct. Cook with her choice of 10, or Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. as they cheer the hero, Drew DeLine, registration to either the boo the villain, Holder Posey, and meet the other townsfolk of Holein Road. 2013 TAHPERD annual Pictured are, left to right, Megan Lon, Lindsey Vinson and Rachel Krause. convention in Dallas or the Tickets may be purchased at the door, $7 for adults and $5 for students. 2014 TAPHERD summer Lutheran South Academy is located at 12555 Ryewater Drive, Houston, TX conference in Frisco; and 77089. For more information, call 281-464-8299. Photo submitted one year TAHPERD profes- sional membership. Cook will be recognized at the convention in Dallas NSDAR South Belt Graphics Kimberly Cook, Garfi eld Elementary PE teacher and the conference in Frisco. meets Oct. 12 & Printing The Jane Long Chapter One stop for all your printing needs of the National Society of • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom Computer Learning for Adults Daughters of the American Letterheads & Envelopes • Wedding Invitations • Thank Revolution will meet at 10 You Notes • Menus • Directories and much more! & After School Tutoring a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 First Presbyterian Church MATH, READING & WRITING in Pasadena. The program, Quilts of Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? Valor, will be presented by $ - 1 hr of Excel basics Cindy Chaffee, Texas State 35 coordinator of the project. Enayet Rahim, MD A genealogy workshop • Accepting New Patients • Same Day will follow at noon for Appointments Available • Open During $ - One week of 1 hr tutoring prospective members and Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, 50 members working on sup- in elementary-middle school math, reading or writing plemental ancestors. Medicare & most private insurance. Clear Brook debate team members pictured after a tournament at Alief Elsik The meeting is open to Discounts for patients without insurance. High School are, left to right, (front row) Armin Shariatmadari, Sam Farley, the public. Se Habla Español XLN CompuTrain Elizabeth Isabell, and Rakesh Vijayakumar, (back row) Dustin Jackson, Ian For reservations, con- 10655 Fuqua St., Ste D, 77089 • 713-944-4774 Mower, Arian Shariatmadari and Suketh Subramanya. Photos submitted tact [email protected] or 713-816-7475. Call 281-481-8500

LLiveive & South Belt-EllingtonProudly Chamber Presents of Commerce SSilentilent s MMusicus & AAuctionsuction ic & of DDooroor PPrizesr ening izes v ou EEvening of AAllll YYou t CCuisineuisine CCanan EatEa Thurs., Oct. 10, 2013 • 5:30-9 p.m. at The Gardens, 12001 Beamer RRESTAURANTSESTAURANTS • H-E-BH-E-B BlackhawkBlackhawk • CasaCasa Ole`Ole` • CakeliciousCakelicious • OutbackOutback SteakhouseSteakhouse •SSilverilver EagleEagle DistributorsDistributors • SanSan JacintoJacinto CollegeCollege CulinaryCulinary Dept.Dept. • SavannahSavannah CafèCafè & BakeryBakery • Scotty’sScotty’s PubPub • Rene’sRene’s CateringCatering • FoxFox & HHoundound • TheThe EggEgg & I •Buttercream•Buttercream DreamsDreams • Randy’sRandy’s BBQBBQ • BarcenasBarcenas • & moremore toto bebe announcedannounced shortly!shortly!

SSPONSORSPONSORS AAlmedalmeda MallMall • MemorialMemorial HermannHermann SESE Hospital•Hospital• H-E-BH-E-B (Blackhawk)(Blackhawk) • ChuckChuck MaricleMaricle forfor StateState Rep.Rep. forfor Dist.Dist. 112929 • ClearClear BrookBrook RealtorsRealtors • SanSan JacintoJacinto CollegeCollege SouthSouth • PrimewayPrimeway FederalFederal CreditCredit UnionUnion • SouthSouth Belt-EllingtonBelt-Ellington LLeadereader • Sam’sSam’s ClubClub • GulfGulf StatesStates PlumbingPlumbing • ShellShell FederalFederal CreditCredit UnionUnion • RedfordRedford ApartmentsApartments • SpikeSpike EnergyEnergy • ParadiseParadise GolfGolf • FastFast SignsSigns • TheThe GardensGardens HoustonHouston • TexasTexas CitizensCitizens BankBank • BlacklineBlackline EngineeringEngineering • ParkPark MManoranor Tickets available at H-E-B (Blackhawk), South Belt Chamber of Commerce & South Belt-Ellington Leader. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Call the Chamber for information at 281-481-5516 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 3, 2013 Lariaette of the Week Over The Back Fence Lariaette Escort of the Week

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MILTON Oct. 4 is the day for a cake for Nora Thomas Chapa, Lindsay Holloway, Milton Walker celebrates a birthday Gonzalez. Oct. 5 is the day for a cake for Zachary Cripps, Emerson Willks, Daren Tuesday, Oct. 8. Happy birthday wishes are Shirley Hawley. Blow out the birthday can- Henry, Laura Cornman, Cynthia Vela, sent from wife Mary, children Sarah, Erin and dles for Jeanie Cowan Oct. 9. Tricia Gill, Roberto Trevino and Yvonne Ethan, as well as grandchildren Christian, Moore Elementary Moorer; Friday, Oct. 4: Malcomb Chambers, Kaitlyn, Colin and Luke. A birthday greeting is sent to Christina Karen Crouch, Tanesha McKinley, Audry BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR STACEY Le-Tran on Oct. 6. Williamson and Michelle Almaguer-Saenz; Stacey (Hayes) Flowers celebrates a South Belt Elementary Saturday, Oct. 5: Stacy Moreno, Deborah birthday Sunday, Oct. 6. Wishes for a won- Blow out the birthday candles for Judy Helm, Michael Landin, Dan Randolph, derful day are sent from husband Stephen, Britt Oct. 5. Nicole Nalepa, Robin McDaniel and Tara daughter Kennedy, son Owen and baby-on- Stuchbery Elementary Manolescu; Sunday, Oct. 6: Jennifer Garcia, the-way Evie; parents and longtime South Laura Bryan and Lourdes Guenard are Stacy Flowers, Jessica Silva, Brian Hoover, Belt residents Jannie and Robert Scarberry; wished a happy birthday Oct. 4. Theresa Theroux, Rick Wright and Marta sister Jenny, Benny and children Brayden, Melillo Middle School Nelson; Monday, Oct. 7: Jeanette Allen, Baylee and Olivia; brother Joey; brother Francisca Gonzalez is sent birthday wish- Lorenzo Cuellar, Paul Grizzle and Marcus Austin and daughter Jade, as well as brother es Oct. 4. Lerma; Tuesday, Oct. 8: Courtney George, Tyler. Stacey is a Dobie High School grad. Beverly Hills Intermediate Lisa Stephens, Sheila Rowe, David Webb, SCHOOL DAZE Special birthday greetings are sent to Kelly Christi McAfee, Charles Young and Sandy The following personnel and staff members Young Oct. 9. Twyman; and Wednesday, Oct. 9: Robert of the Pasadena Independent School District Dobie High Caballero, Brittney Hernandez, Crispina celebrate birthdays Oct. 3 through Oct. 9. Oct. 4 is the day for a cake for Bobby Holmes, Rob Dyess, Gwyn Sorensen, Atkinson Elementary Blackwell and Francisca Gonzalez. Blow William Mayer, Ryan Schwerdtfeger, Birthday greetings are sent to Belva Alaniz out the birthday candles for Nora Coronado Connie Myers, Kim Hughston, Vicki Talton, Oct. 3. Oct. 7 is the day for a birthday surprise and Elba Trinidad Oct. 6. The day for a party Denny Wranich Jr., Elizabeth Eckols, Mario for Flor Trujillo. for Kenneth Foster, Justo Manrique, and Rodriguez Jr., Mary Guerrero and Dolores Burnett Elementary Jim Sawyer is Oct. 7. Birthday greetings are Bordovsky. Brandy Cantu Ramirez is sent a birthday sent to Alfonso Viera Oct. 9. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS greeting Oct. 7. FACEBOOK FRIENDS’ BIRTHDAYS E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- Frazier Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday wishes gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltlead The Dobie Lariaette of the Week for Sept. 23 Susan Guidry and Marisha Randall are to its Facebook friends who celebrate a birth- er.com with OTBF in the subject line. through Sept. 27 is sophomore Ikea Taylor. She sent birthday greetings Oct. 9. day this week: Items must be submitted by Friday noon for is a first-year member of the Lariaettes and the Meador Elementary Thursday, Oct. 3: Amanda Gonzales, the next week’s publication. daughter of Marie Taylor.

The Lariaette Escort of the Week for Sept. 23 PW Library events set Clear Horizons student receives multiple high recognitions through Sept. 27 is sophomore Micah Dishongh. The following events are scheduled for the Parker Wil- He is the son of Matt and Roxanne Dishongh. liams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Oct. 3 through Oct. 9. Daisy, Brownie and Junior colorful multiple canvas from Girl Scouts of San Ja- Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and tod- in Pittsburgh. Six years ago paintings for the cancer cen- cinto Council in August of dler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. she moved to Houston with ter at Memorial Hermann 2013. In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, a craft pro- her parents and younger sis- Hospital. Multiple canvas Sharma considers that this Plus4 Credit Union UI Annual gram for adults, teens and children is scheduled for Friday, ter and became a Girl Scout paintings were hung inside project helped her greatly in Oct. 4, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Decorate a salsa bowl and enjoy Senior and Ambassador of the patient recovery area the development of strong light refreshments. All materials will be provided. Rebecca Grime’s troop No. of the cancer center for the leadership and organization Trunk or Treat Vietnamese storytime is held every Saturday and includes 586. breast cancer patients. There qualities and allowed her to Come join us Thursday Oct UI elementary storytime at 10:30 a.m., followed by preschool sto- When Sharma was a are also motivating quotes on grow her interpersonal skills. for a FREE night rytime at 1 p.m., and Reading Club at 2:30 p.m. of family FUN! 6PM to 8PM sophomore she watched one of the paintings. Finally, she feels satisfaction a documentary called The Sharma completed her and honor in helping her own Plus4 Credit Union Science of Healing with Dr. Gold Award project in June community and society. 9998 Almeda Genoa Rd. Esther Sternberg. This docu- 2013. Overall, it took her Sharma is the daughter Houston, TX 77075 VVAPORAPOR KINGKING mentary studies the connec- approximately six to sev- of Dr. Nawal Sharma and Free parking at Life Tabernacle Church tion between the mind and en months to complete the Mrs. Pooja Sharma. Her Electronic Cigarettes & Accessories body in order to understand project. She received the no- younger sister is Pratishtha CANDY * GAMES * COSTUME CONTEST * MUSIC * FUN how the brain, emotions tifi cation of her Gold Award Sharma. 9910 FUQUA ST., STE. G and environment infl uence HOUSTON, TX 77075 healing. After watching this documentary, Sharma want- Master Gardeners Brian Goodwin ed to apply lessons from the Owner NNOWOW OOPENPEN documentary to real life ap- plications. Darts,Pool HOURS: Based on statistical and set October events Shuffl eboard Mon. - Sat. 10am - 7pm • Sunday: CLOSED factual data, Sharma careful- The activity schedule for ton Rose Society as the Internet Jukebox –– Save an extra 10% with this ad –– Nishtha Sharma is a se- congratulatory letters for the ly reviewed and assessed the the Precinct 2 Harris speaker on Wednesday, Oct. nior at the San Jacinto Col- Girl Scout Gold Award from neighborhood health care fa- County Master Gardeners 16, at 10 a.m. Hammond 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Daily lege South Clear Horizons Texas Gov. Rick Perry, City cilities and hospitals. for the month of October will give a “hands-on” rose Drink Specials Daily 8832-767-162332-767-1623 Early College High School of Houston Mayor Annise Based on her research includes: propagation class. 12057 Beamer Rd. EE-mail:-mail: [email protected]@gmail.com (CHECHS), and she will Parker, League City Mayor she concluded that hospitals Third Wednesday The lecture is free and graduate this year not only Timothy Paulissen and Vice needed to add more colors Lecture Series open to the public and will See us on Facebook with her high school diplo- President Joe Biden showing to their walls for a positive, Harris County Master be held in the Clear Lake ma but also with an associate appreciation of her leader- patient-friendly surround- Gardeners at Precinct 2 - Park meeting room (on the degree in life sciences. ship in receiving the award. ing. Third Wednesday Lecture lakeside), 5001 Nasa Park- At this stage of her life, Sharma has been in- After careful consider- Series will present Gaye way in Seabrook. she has already received volved in Girl Scouts as a ations she decided to design Hammond from the Hous- Open Garden Day For life Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 will host Open Garden Day on insurance, Monday, Oct. 21, at their Genoa Friendship Garden, Remember When 1202 Genoa Red Bluff call a good Road in Houston. Master 35 years ago (1978) Belt woman emerged from students, under the direc- in the 77089 ZIP code area. gardeners will be on hand At least nine homes were a brief hostage encounter tion of Dobie ag teacher Jon The fi rst was located within to answer gardening ques- burglarized in the Sagemont following a robbery at the Rascoe, raised more money the student center at San Ja- tions. neighbor. subdivision in a daytime Stop-N-Go located at 9880 at auction than the other cinto College South. Hours are 8:30 to 11 a.m. burglary spree. Almeda Genoa near Wind- schools combined. Rep. Nick Lampson, with a program at 9:30 a.m. The 147th Fighter Inter- mill Lakes. 15 years ago (1998) who represented the South Call me and I’ll help you get the right on dividing cannas, day lil- ceptor Group from Elling- South Houston High School enrollment Belt area, voted against the life insurance for you and your family. ies and irises. ton Air Force Base won the School football player Jer- reached an all-time high in $700 billion Wall Street The event is free and worldwide fi ghter weapon maine Alexander, injured the Pasadena Independent bailout plan. Cynthia Beecher, Agent, LUTCF open to the public, and chil- meet at Tyndall Air Force in a varsity football game, School District at 41,453 He was joined by seven dren are invited. 11705 S Sam Houston Parkway East Base in Florida. died. students. The enrollment other Texas Democrats and Houston, TX 77089 30 years ago (1983) 20 years ago (1993) was an increase of 527 15 Republicans. Voting in Bus: 281-464-2422

[email protected] Kayse Galvan, Stacey Al- A substantial release of students over the 1997-98 favor of the bailout were len and Tammy Snow were toxins occurred at the Brio school year. fi ve Texas Democrats and Se habla español announced as the homecom- site. J.J. Goldman of the District Attorney Claire four Republicans. ing queen candidates for Brio Site Task Force no- Conners offi cially dropped Deputy Marcus Ander- Dobie High School. tifi ed the Leader that 35 murder charges against son from the Harris Coun- HHAPPYAPPY BIRTHDAYBIRTHDAY Dobie junior Julie Gar- PPM of cancer-causing vi- Ekerete Inyangumia, who ty Precinct 2 Constable’s ner was awarded fi rst place nyl chloride and 15 PPM was charged wth the mur- offi ce was involved in a in First Year Latin Literature methylene chloride were der of his daughter, Judy traffi c accident at Hughes at the National Junior Clas- released, possibly due to Inyangumia. Road and Beltway 8 while MMOMMY!OMMY! sical League competition at heavy equipment near Pit 10 years ago (2003) responding to a weapons State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company the University of Rochester H/V. (OSHA standard for Dobie High School disturbance call. Fortunate- State Farm Indemnity Company • Bloomington, IL • statefarm.com in Rochester, N.Y. exposure to vinyl chloride volleyball coach Donna ly, no one was injured. SSTACEYTACEY 25 years ago (1988) is 5 PPM in a 15-minute Branch was honored during A suspected drunk driv- A 24-year-old South period.) H/V was located a reception at the school for er drove through Richard approximately halfway be- winning her 500th match. Pinkston’s home in the FFLOWERSLOWERS tween Dixie Farm Road and South Belt residents 11100 block of Sagedowne. ª ª the Southbend property line. Cheryl and Robert Mendo- Pinkston was in his back October 6, 2013 Thanks to a 29-year-old za received the Champions yard with friends when GARNER VISION CENTER South Belt resident, a career for Children award at the he heard the vehicle crash WWEE LOVELOVE YOU!YOU! criminal was put behind 10th annual PISD Helping through his den, study and Family Owned & Operated bars and denied bond after One Student To Succeed garage. No one was injured. Kennedy, Owen, (little sister-on-the-way) Evie being charged with aggra- celebration breakfast. 1 year ago (2012) “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” vated robbery in the rob- 5 years ago (2008) A South Belt resident and Daddy (Stephen) bery of the Scarsdale Tex- A full-service U.S. Post- and local Little League aco. Alfred Henderson, 35, al Service branch offi ce baseball coach died after he • Treatment of of the 3500 block of Anita, opened at Central Ace Hard- lost control of his vehicle in Eye Diseases was on parole for an aggra- ware, 11676 Beamer. Un- the 12600 block of North vated robbery conviction at like other postal and ship- Featherwood at Fuqua, John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. the time of his arrest. ping vendors in the area, the struck a light pole and then Dobie High students new facility would charge a tree. The driver, Douglas Orthodontist dominated the annual Pas- actual U.S. Postal Service “Darren” Davis, 52, a Dr. B.J. Garner adena livestock auction rates, as it was licensed by retired Houston police offi- Therapeutic Optometrist as they took 42 of 70 auc- the federal government and cer, was pronounced dead at 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer Optometric Glaucoma Specialist tion spots and brought in worked on a commission the scene. $87,821 of the $145,941 basis. The facility would be The Southeast Volunteer Appliance Therapy: Corrects crowding and a raised at the auction. The the second such post offi ce Fire Department celebrated recessive lower jaw line. • Laser Surgery its 40th anniversary. Origi- nally called the Sagemont Consultations Laura Garner, Eliminates the need for Registered Optician Volunteer Fire Department, the group changed its name orthodontic tooth removal JJoinoin uuss oonn FFacebook!acebook! in 1974 when the City of Houston annexed the in many situations. • Contact Lenses Sagemont subdivision. Get local news The department was re- sponsible for covering the Eliminates the need • Eyewear local communities in Harris County that remained unin- for headgear. and updates corporated which included Melinda McClure, Optometry Tech the municipal utility districts Second Opinions Welcome! between of Kirkmont, Sagemeadow – Serving the South Belt Area for 37 Years – and Clear Brook City. The Insurance Assignment Accepted • Quality and Caring Office area covered approximately 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 issues! fi ve square miles and had • Certified Specialist • Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 roughly 25,000 residents. Thursday, October 3, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Frazier Owls dance for PTO membership drive Mays, Corbin unite in double-ring ceremony Felicia Rochelle Mays and bride. bearer. Archie Ray Corbin were unit- Bridesmaids were Lynn Musical selections during ed in marriage at Rio Ranch Barrett, best friend of the the ceremony included You - Houston Saturday, Aug. 31, bride, and Rita Morua, cousin Are by Charlie Wilson and 2013, with the Rev. Kevin of the bride. All of Me by John Legend. Williams offi ciating the dou- Skylar Long and Dylann The bride attended Bay- ble-ring ceremony. Long served as fl ower girls. lor University on a full bas- Parents of the bride are Bridal attendants were ketball scholarship, and the Joan and Augustus Mays Edit Stuye, Shannon Collins University of Houston-Clear of Sageglen. The groom’s and Auntie Celine Battle. Lake. She is a general man- parents are Ida and Austin Best man was Darryl age for Chili’s. Corbin of Beaumont. Nickolas, best friend of the The groom was a Major The bride wore an elegant groom. League baseball player for 19 strapless ivory dress beaded Groomsmen were Devon years and currently coaches with a corset back and sweet- Corbin, son of the groom; baseball and provides private heart bodice. Andrew Currid, teammate of baseball lessons. Maid of honor was Kris- the groom; Fred Currid, close After a Smooth Jazz tel Brown, best friend of friend of the groom; and Cruise to San Diego, Cabo the bride. Matrons of honor Norm Long, brother-in-law San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta were Ericka Long and Mon- of the groom. and the Baja Coast, the cou- ica Washington, sisters of the Noah Long served as ring ple reside in Friendswood.

Frazier held its annual PTO membership drive Friday, Sept. 13, by hosting Samantha Herrera Talamantez, (back row) Irene Herrera, Sandra Herrera an ’80s dance. Students and their families came dressed in their best ’80s and Sophia Herrera Talamantez. Right photo: left to right, Kendall Brown, attire and danced the night away. Left photo: left to right, (front row) Chris- Victoria Acosta, Taelyn Ansley and Hailey Henderson. tian Garay-Tufts, Alex Garay-Tufts, (middle row) Jack Herrera Roberts, Photo submitted Pasadena ISD’s Dr. Lewis pens religious book Pasadena Independent Daniel or Jonah the same attended the University 1986 as administrative for administration, public an electrical engineer for School District Superin- way as you once did. of Houston-Clear Lake, assistant to the superinten- relations and governmen- Dashiell Corporation in tendent Kirk Lewis re- Through the retelling of where he received a mas- dent, responsible for com- tal affairs in 2001. Houston. cently completed writing these cherished stories, ter’s in education futures munications and policy Lewis has resided in The book is being pub- a religious book, set to be it’s my hope we all fi nd in 1983. Lewis went on to development. Pasadena for 37 years. He lished by Xulon Press. It released in late October. a deeper understanding earn a doctorate in educa- He was promoted to ex- and his wife, Robin, have will be available in hard- Titled Put Away Child- of what God asks of us as tion leadership from La- ecutive director for com- been married 32 years and back, paperback and e-book ish Things, the book is we seek to live daily as his mar University in March munications and commu- have two sons, Adam, a through Xulon Press, Am- a different look at some ambassadors in a confused 2008. nity relations in 1995 and teacher at Sam Rayburn azon, Barnes & Noble and classic children’s stories world.” Lewis began at PISD in to deputy superintendent High School, and Andrew, other bookstores. from the Old Testament In addition to his work told from the perspective at PISD, Lewis also teach- of characters in the story es Sunday school at South CCISD begins partnership between school, home and rewritten for adults. Main Baptist Church, In the Clear Creek In- net fi lters at home, a “wor- ers provides a robust war- repair costs associated with “My study changed the where he also serves as a dependent School District, ry-free” optional insurance ranty on the device for two accidental damage. way I saw each character deacon. education is a joint part- program, and parent ori- years and a theft prevention The parent advisory of those beloved bibli- Originally from Ropes- nership between school and entations. “This group of program has been imple- group recommended the cal stories,” Lewis said. ville, near Lubbock, Lewis home. This partnership is parents was committed to mented, the parent advisory same internet fi lter used in “Hopefully, you’ll never received his bachelor’s in paramount to the success of the charge before them and group felt parents should be schools should be installed look at Noah, Miriam, advertising/public rela- the district’s new one com- provided the district invalu- offered the ability to par- on all student issued devices. Abraham, Isaac, Gideon, tions from Texas Tech in puter per student initiative able input on how a teach- ticipate in an optional in- For example, if a student Ruth and Naomi, David, 1976. Following this, he known as Latitude 2 Learn, ing tool in the classroom surance program to protect accesses the Internet from Personalized Learning in can positively impact parent the public’s investment as home or in a public place, CCISD. involvement,” said Dr. Ste- well as provide a worry free the district’s fi lter will block Largest selection of The district will begin a ven Ebell, deputy superin- guarantee for parents. This the same websites and con- three-year implementation tendent of curriculum and fall, parents may opt into tent parents would expect at Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ray Corbin wigs in Texas! plan to provide students in instruction. this program through a $25 school. The internet fi lter is FEATURING grades 4 and up a Dell Lat- “The group addressed annual, nonrefundable, pay- compliant with the federal ESTETICA itude 10 tablet computer to concerns and unknowns ment per device. 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Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 3, 2013 CCISD, Clear Creek Education Foundation announce George B. Carlisle Award, Citizen of the Year selections Tylka, Kritzler The Clear Creek Indepen- nounced the selection of two to CCISD. ert Davee will receive the and are now accomplished dent School District and the key community members in On Nov. 2, 2013, during George B. Carlisle Distin- professionals: visit during Clear Creek Education Foun- recognition of their outstand- the CCEF Gala at South guished Service Award, and – Dr. Mary Elizabeth dation (CCEF) recently an- ing service and commitment Shore Harbour Resort, Rob- David Braun will be honored Curtner-Smith as Citizen of the Year for their – Dr. Timothy Jones commitment to CCISD and – Jake Hamilton National excellence in public educa- – Kristy KruegerTankers- tion. ley “Both of these men have – Ron Rand shown they put children and • Valor Award in honor of Night Out education fi rst,” said CCISD a public servant (military, po- Superintendent Dr. Greg lice, fi re, etc.) who has gone Smith. “Bob Davee served above and beyond the call of as a CCISD trustee for 12 duty: Chuck Tylka (left), fi re chief for the years and helped guide the – Lt. Col. Bradley Bruce Southeast Volunteer Fire Department, district through some tough • CCISD Superstar Award and Sgt. Mike Kritzler of the Precinct 2 times, never afraid to ask the bestowed to a select group Constable’s offi ce visit during National diffi cult question and always of individuals who support Night Out at the Harris County annex determined to make the best and enhance CCISD whether on Scarsdale and Beamer. (See related choice for our teachers and CCISD alumni or not: photos on Page 1A and Page 2A.) students. David Braun is a – Gene Hollier longtime community mem- – Jill Howard ber who has helped shape – Betty McCulloch Photo by Marie Flickinger school boundary decisions, – J. Floyd Williams, O.D. served on the fi nancial advi- • Dennis Johnson Memo- sory committee as well as the rial Small Business Award facility advisory committee a new award this year from in 2012. He truly cares about CCEF, it will be presented to his community and we are a small business owner with- blessed to have him volun- in CCISD who demonstrates teer his support for so many an unwavering commitment CCISD initiatives.” to the district through active NE The foundation consid- participation in multiple ac- ON O ered numerous nominations tivities: SPECIALS Robert Davee David Braun from the community in se- – Slade and Cindy Lewis lecting these award-winners. – Lewis Diamonds and Time- APARTMENTS Below is a complete list pieces BEDROOM Phone (281) 481-0988 • Fax: (281) 481-0985 San Jacinto College earns 4th of awardees to be recognized All winners have accepted 10603 Southdown Trace Trail, Houston, TX 77034 during the CCEF annual gala: the honor and plan to attend • George B. Carlisle Dis- the CCEF gala. CCEF com- Exclusively 55+ ...... Apartment Living. 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Saenz, San Jacinto College more than $375,000 in mate- ognized by the CCISD Board 2013 gala is The Stakes are The 2014 Military Friend- veteran success coordina- rials and labor from private of Trustees and CCEF goes to High … Education is Our ly Schools list surveyed more tor. “Our Centers of Excel- donors and generous dona- an outstanding member of the Best Bet. 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Please Welcome Brenda Salazar Teresa Soliz Teresa Marroquin Tracy Nguyen from Majestic Hair to Up Close Beauty Max SECTION B Thursday, October 3, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Lady Longhorns’ volleyball prepares as big Pearland match arrives A sluggish start to the 5-1 to this point in the fi rst the other side of the coin, from the return of several from a season ago, when the season is well in the past round of league play, is set Alvin has greatly benefi ted top-notch underclassmen team won a playoff match. as the Dobie High School to play defending 22-5A Dobie at Pearland, Friday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. varsity volleyball team has champion Pearland Friday, positioned itself to compete Oct. 11, with sole posses- a state ranking for much of champion Pearland was 15. Taking on winless Sam this point does not appear Brook VB gets nondistrict victory with the big-timers in Dis- sion of second place on the this season, is holding down followed by Alvin and then Rayburn Oct. 1, Franklin to be an issue. However, the trict 22-5A. line. the top spot in the district at Dobie. led the way with 16 kills as Lady Longhorns have as- Winless at 0-5 in Dis- Brook lost the fi rst game of 24-5A action by facing Dobie, which has gone Alvin, which has enjoyed 6-0. As for the Lady Long- Dobie won easily, 25-12, pirations of fi nishing at the trict 24-5A play, the Clear 25-20 but then came back Brazoswood Friday, Oct. 4, With only eight match- horns, taking-care-of-busi- 25-9, 25-9. top. Brook varsity girls’ volley- to win 25-23, 25-2, 25-21 in Clute. Match time is 6:30 es to be played in the race ness wins against Pasadena In the second half of A win over Pearland to ball team got back on track to win for the fi rst time in p.m. District 22-5A Varsity Volleyball to the playoffs, Alvin, and Sam Rayburn have left District 22-5A action, Do- end the fi rst half of league with a nondistrict victory three weeks. The Lady Wolverines are Pearland and Dobie have the team at 5-1, with the bie will play at Alvin. The play could go a long way over Baytown Sterling Oct. The Lady Wolverines looking to win their fi rst 24- (As of Oct. 2) pulled away from the re- lone loss coming to Alvin. Lady Longhorns will then toward that goal. 1. will close out the fi rst half 5A match. mainder of the fi eld. On Sept. 27, Bre’shaun close out the regular season Pearland ran away with Teams W L The rest of the way, the Franklin had 14 kills as the by hosting Pearland at Do- the league title a season ago Alvin 6 0 leaders fi gure to be jockey- Lady Longhorns dispatched bie. but then lost several key ing for position. In 2012, Pasadena 25-18, 25-18, 25- Making the playoffs at players, who graduated. On Special Call Dobie 5 1 Summer Prices! Now! 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Clear Springs Sept. 28 in Starting quarterback HHoustonouston DynamosDynamos onon ourour BigBig ScreenScreen TVsTVs League City. Josh Ramos kicked off the The Wolverines, picked scoring with a 5-yard scor- by many of the so-called ing run early in the second HHappyappy HourHour EverydayEveryday high school football “ex- quarter. Joe Mobley also perts” to fi nish third in the saw time at quarterback, 24-5A chase, are changing making several big plays 33-7-7 p.m.p.m. some tunes after a 4-1 start along the way. to the season. 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SUVs & Limos Five Star Realtor 2012-2013, 99 $3 OFF* $12 Value! 39 per vehicle Expires 10/30/13 Texas Monthly magazine Not valid with any other offer Not valid with any other offer Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, October 3, 2013 Dobie, Memorial football South Belt set Battle of the Beltway football Now in its third yeat, the school year, the Mavericks spoiled Dobie’s homecom- Battle of the Beltway series and Longhorns have gone ing by rolling to an easy predictions between Dobie and Memo- back and forth on the fi eld. 32-7 win as Reggie Turner rial on the varsity football The Beltway series ran wild offensively and the Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn fi eld is about to have a lead- kicked off for the 2011 sea- Mavs’ defense essentially Dobie vs. er. son with Dobie winning 49- shut down the Dobie of- Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Dobie Since Memorial opened 37 in a shootout. fense. Memorial its doors for the 2003-2004 A season ago, Memorial Other stipulations con- Clear Brook Clear Brook Clear Brook Clear Brook Clear Brook Clear Lake Clear Brook cerning the series are that vs. Clear Lake the Battle of the Beltway Dobie Longhorns (1-3, 1-0) South Houston vs. trophy will go back and Pasadena South Houston South Houston Pasadena South Houston Pasadena vs. Memorial Mavs (0-4, 0-1) forth to the winner. Pasadena Because of its 2012 win, Clear Falls vs. Memorial currently holds Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Thursday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m. the award. Clear Creek The series is a best six Angleton at Angleton Angleton Angleton Angleton Consolidated Angleton Pasadena ISD Veterans Stadium of 10. The fi rst school to Lamar Consolidated six wins (series is currently 1-1) will claim the trophy Dawson at Texas City Dawson Dawson Texas City Texas City Texas City Dawson Note: Dobie fans will sit on visitor’s side. permanently. At that point, a new se- Beaumont West Brook at ries will begin and a new La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte West Brook La Porte trophy will be purchased La Porte and therefore available to Port Arthur Memorial at Sports calendar PAM Channelview PAM PAM Channelview PAM the next series winner. Channelview FOOTBALL The two schools will Brazoswood at Thursday, Oct. 3 split the cost of the trophy, Clear Springs Brazoswood Clear Springs Clear Springs Brazoswood Brazoswood and engraving costs will be Clear Springs Dobie varsity vs. Memorial, Veterans, 6:00 covered by the two schools Brook JV hosts Clear Lake, campus, 6:30 in alternating years. Bush vs. Travis Bush Bush Bush Bush Bush Bush Brook sophomores host Clear Lake, campus, 4:30 “We want to swing the Brook freshman Black at Clear Lake, campus, 4:30 momentum back our way,” Dobie principal Frank- This week’s record 5-5 7-3 7-3 4-6 6-4 8-2 Brook freshman Silver at Clear Lake, campus, 4:30 lin Moses said. “It’s a big game for both schools, and Season record 34-15-1 32-17-1 35-14-1 29-20-1 30-19-1 33-16-1 Friday, Oct. 4 we want to win big.” Brook varsity hosts Clear Lake, Veterans, 7:00 Atlanta’s dream season still on as Indiana, Christmas exit WNBA playoffs Monday, Oct. 7 Angel McCoughtry The loss ended the Christmas had 15 points vancing to the WNBA Fi- team’s loss, Christmas en- took advantage in a big way. games in the regular sea- Beverly Hills 8A at Southmore, 5:00 scored a game-high 27 season for the defending and six rebounds in an 84- nals for the third time in joyed the best of her three Christmas, a 2007 Do- son. She started each of the Beverly Hills 8B hosts Southmore, 5:00 points as the Atlanta Dream league champion Fever, 79 loss to the Dream in the four years. seasons in the WNBA. In- bie High School graduate, team’s four playoff games. Thompson 8A at Bondy, 5:00 advanced to the WNBA Fi- which featured Dobie High fi rst game of the East Fi- Atlanta will meet the juries to other players gave averaged nearly nine points Christmas is now likely nals with a 67-53 victory School graduate Karima nals. In the series clincher, Minnesota Lynx in the Christmas the chance to Thompson 8B hosts Bondy, 5:00 and fi ve rebounds per game headed overseas to play, over the Indiana Fever Sept. Christmas in its starting Atlanta held Christmas to WNBA fi nals. Despite her start for the Fever, and she while starting 28 of 34 where she has excelled. 29 in Indiana. lineup. just six points while ad- Tuesday, Oct. 8 Beverly Hills 7A at Southmore, 5:00 Regular Season Week Seven Results Beverly Hills 7B hosts Southmore, 5:00 Thompson 7A at Bondy, 5:00 Teams Sr. Jr. Soph. Fr. Thompson 7B hosts Bondy, 5:00 Dolphins 0 6 19 32 Thursday, Oct. 10 Dobie JV at Manvel, campus, 6:30 Rams 40 33 0 12 Dobie sophomores at Manvel, campus, 6:30 Dobie freshman Orange hosts Manvel, campus, 4:30 Dobie freshman White hosts Manvel, campus, 4:30 Cowboys 0 34 42 33 Friday, October 11 Dobie varsity hosts Manvel, Veterans, 7:00 Steelers 29 6 0 13 Brook varsity hosts Clear Falls, Veterans (L.C.), 7:00

VOLLEYBALL BAFL Weekly Standings – 7 Thursday, Oct. 3 Senior Division American Senior Division National Thompson 8th Dark vs. Beverly Hills, Dobie, 5:00 Team W L T Team W L T Thompson 7th Dark hosts Beverly Hills, 5:00 Thompson 8th Light vs. Beverly Hills, Dobie, 6:15 Sharks 6 0 0 Eagles 7 0 0 Thompson 7th Light hosts Beverly Hills, 6:15 Steelers 5 1 0 Rams 5 1 0

Friday, Oct. 4 Patriots 4 2 0 Stingrays 5 1 0 Dobie varsity at Pearland, 6:30 Although their team dug an early hole and could not recover, members of the Sagemont Cowboys’ senior defensive unit continued to play hard in a 29-0 loss to Texans 4 3 0 Cougars 4 2 0 Brook varsity at Brazoswood, 6:30 the South Houston Steelers Sept. 28. On this play, Cowboys’ defenders Zion Bene- Cowboys 3 3 0 Hurricanes 3 3 0 Dobie JV at Pearland, 5:30 fi eld (5) and Christian Castillo (28) close in on a Steelers’ runner. With four games Brook JV at Brazoswood, 5:30 remaining, the Cowboys are now 3-3. Photo by Jaime Hickman Panthers 2 4 0 Bulls 3 3 0 Dobie freshman A at Pearland, 4:30 Saints 2 4 0 Dolphins 1 5 0 Brook freshman A at Brazoswood, 4:30 ’49ers 1 4 0 Tigers 1 6 0 Dobie freshman B at Pearland, 4:30 Sports news, registrations Brook freshman B at Brazoswood, 4:30 JFD baseball boosters host golf tourney Oct. 12 Gators 0 7 0 Braves 0 7 0 Junior Division American Junior Division National Tuesday, Oct. 8 The Dobie High School Diamond Club will host its fourth annual golf tour- nament Saturday, Oct. 12, at Country Place Golf Club in Pearland. The $80 per Team W L T Team W L T Dobie varsity at South Houston, 6:30 player entry fee includes lunch prior to the tournament, which tees off at 1 p.m. Brook varsity hosts Clear Springs, 6:30 Foursomes are encouraged to register by calling tournament coordinator Hen- Texans 7 0 0 Hurricanes 5 1 0 Dobie JV at South Houston, 5:30 ry Caballero at 832-372-0266 or by directing email to him at Hcaballero142@ Gators 5 2 0 Bulls 5 1 0 Brook JV hosts Clear Springs, 6:30 Gmail.com. The tournament serves as a primary fundraiser for the Longhorns’ Dobie freshman A at South Houston, 4:30 baseball program each year. Call now for late registration opportunities. ’49ers 4 1 0 Rams 4 2 0 Brook freshman A hosts Clear Springs, 4:30 JFD softball boosters host golf tourney Oct. 19 Cowboys 4 2 0 Dolphins 3 3 0 Dobie freshman B at South Houston, 4:30 Saints 3 3 0 Cougars 3 3 0 Brook freshman B hosts Clear Springs, 4:30 The Dobie High School softball booster club will host its fourth annual golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 19, at Country Place Golf Club in Pearland. The $80 Sharks 2 4 0 Eagles 3 3 0 per player entry fee includes lunch after the tournament, which tees off at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 Deadline for registration is Oct. 15. For more information, call booster club Patriots 2 4 0 Braves 2 4 0 Thompson 8th Dark at Miller, 5:00 member Nick Medina at 713-206-8224. Steelers 0 6 0 Stingrays 2 4 0 Thompson 7th Dark at Miller, 5:00 Thompson 8th Light at Miller, 6:15 PISD offers senior gold event cards Panthers 0 6 0 Tigers 0 7 0 Thompson 7th Light at Miller, 6:15 Pasadena Independent School District taxpayers over the age of 60 are now Sophomore Division American Sophomore Division National Beverly Hills 8th Dark at San Jacinto, 5:00 eligible to receive a free Gold Club Card for district events throughout the year. Benefits include free admission to all PISD fine arts and sporting events includ- Team W L T Team W L T Beverly Hills 7th Dark at San Jacinto, 5:00 ing plays, musicals, concerts and home athletic events (with the exception of Beverly Hills 8th Light at San Jacinto, 6:15 playoff games).The district also offers a Retiree Gold Card for retired employees Patriots 6 0 0 Hurricanes 6 0 0 Beverly Hills 7th Light at San Jacinto, 6:15 of Pasadena ISD. Those interested may stop by the superintendent’s office at the ’49ers 5 0 0 Cougars 5 1 0 administration building located at 1515 Cherrybrook Lane in Pasadena, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call 713-740-0000 for more information. Texans 5 2 0 Dolphins 4 2 0 Friday, Oct. 11 Dobie varsity hosts Memorial, 6:30 San Jacinto College/Pettitte golf event Saints 4 2 0 Stingrays 4 2 0 Brook varsity hosts Clear Lake, 6:30 A tradition now in its 18th year returns to the links on Monday and Tuesday, Sharks 4 2 0 Eagles 3 3 0 Dobie JV hosts Memorial, 5:30 Nov. 4 and 5, at the Battleground Golf Course in Deer Park, when the San Jacinto Cowboys 2 4 0 Bulls 3 3 0 Brook JV hosts Clear Lake, 6:30 College Foundation will host its annual golf tournament and reception with guest Dobie freshman A hosts Memorial, 4:30 host Andy Pettitte. Proceeds from the tournament and reception go directly to Gators 2 5 0 Braves 1 5 0 Brook freshman A hosts Clear Lake, 4:30 the Promise for Their Future scholarship fund, which helps San Jacinto College students attend college and gain the skills they need to further their education or Panthers 1 5 0 Rams 0 6 0 Dobie freshman B hosts Memorial, 4:30 enter the workforce. Per the tournament and reception schedule, the reception Steelers 0 6 0 Tigers 0 7 0 Brook freshman B hosts Clear Lake, 4:30 begins Nov. 4 at 6 p.m., and includes a live and a silent auction, with a light dinner. There is no cost to attend the reception. Registration is now underway Freshman Division American Freshman Division National for the tournament. The morning round tees off Nov. 5 at 7:15 a.m., and the Team W L T Team W L T SOCCER afternoon round hits the links at 12:45 p.m. Both rounds of golf include lunch. The format is a Florida scramble consisting of four-person teams, regardless of Gators 7 0 0 Hurricanes 5 1 0 Friday, Oct. 4 handicap. Two fl ights will be determined after all scores are submitted, and the San Jacinto College vs. Cloud County, Dallas, 6:30 average score will be the break point. Pettitte, one of the best-ever pitchers for the Saints 5 1 0 Dolphins 5 1 0 legendary New York Yankees, attended San Jacinto College in the early 1990s, Texans 5 2 0 Eagles 4 2 0 Sunday, Oct. 6 where he won eight of 10 decisions while pitching for the baseball program. For more information about the 18th Annual San Jacinto College Foundation Golf San Jacinto College at Western Texas, Dallas, noon ’49ers 4 1 0 Bulls 4 2 0 Tournament and reception or to sign up or become a sponsor, visit www.sanjac- foundation.org, or call 281-998-6104. Cowboys 3 3 0 Braves 4 2 0 TENNIS Patriots 2 4 0 Cougars 3 3 0 Friday, Oct. 4 Thompson VB versus Beverly Hills Dobie varsity hosts Sam Rayburn, 2:30 The Thompson Lady Lions will meet the Beverly Hills Lady Bears in a neigh- Steelers 1 5 0 Stingrays 2 4 0 borhood clash Thursday, Oct. 3. The eighth-grade matches will be played at Do- bie High School beginning at 5 p.m. At the seventh-grade level, Thompson will Panthers 1 5 0 Rams 0 6 0 Tuesday, Oct. 8 be the host school, with playing opening also at 5 p.m. Dobie varsity at Pearland, 2:30 Sharks 0 6 0 Tigers 0 7 0 Thursday, October 3, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie tennis players, coach Pasadena ISD Intermediate Volleyball Standings enjoy memorable Isle outing 8th-Grade Light Zone A 8th-Grade Dark Zone A Dobie tennis head coach Manuel Moreno Jr. and 19 of his players from the school participated in the fi rst- Team W L Team W L ever Galveston Tennis Play Day Sept. 28 on the island. The fun-fi lled day was sponsored by the United States South Houston 1 1 Beverly Hills 1 1 Tennis Association. During the event, the group had a chance to play tennis and enjoy lunch in a team Southmore 1 1 Southmore 1 1 environment. One of the event’s volunteers, Barbara San Jacinto 1 1 South Houston 1 1 Sasser of Galveston, invited the players to hit a few balls on her personal grass court. As Moreno told the Beverly Hills 0 2 San Jacinto 0 2 Leader, “It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience” for Park View 0 2 Park View 0 2 the players. At right, Dobie players, left to right, The- resa Tran, Ruben Vargas, Brian Williams and Lada Heng were all smiles after getting their chance to play 8th-Grade Light Zone B 8th-Grade Dark Zone B on the Wimbledon-like court owned by Sasser. Team W L Team W L Bondy 2 0 Bondy 2 0 Miller 2 0 Jackson 2 0 Thompson 2 0 Queens 2 0 Queens 1 1 Thompson 1 1 Thompson football gets off to solid start Jackson 0 2 Miller 0 2 The annual neighbor- grade level, while the Lions a pass play for the Lions, Beverly Hills scored ons, but the Bears’ eighth- hood football rivalry be- came back to win both tilts but it wasn’t enough as a touchdown following a grade team came up with a 7th-Grade Light Zone A 7th-Grade Dark Zone A tween Thompson and in the seventh-grade level. Beverly Hills escaped with blocked punt and also re- 21-8 victory over the Lions Beverly Hills wound up The following was re- an 18-6 victory. corded a safety. The Lions in the eighth-grade B con- Team W L Team W L in a dead heat as the two ported by the Thompson The Bears led 16-0 be- are now 1-1-1 this season. test. San Jacinto 1 1 San Jacinto 2 0 programs won two games Intermediate coaching staff: fore McCoy got the Lions Bears 8B 21 Juan Martinez and apiece. Bears 8A 18 on the scoreboard. Ivan Ta- Lions 8 Tyreke Evans made tackles Southmore 1 1 South Houston 2 0 Beverly Hills won the Lions 6 gle led the Lions’ defensive Alex Fuentes had a 40- for losses to pace the Lions’ two games at the eighth- Dreze McCoy scored on effort. yard touchdown for the Li- defensive effort. Park View 0 2 Beverly Hills 1 1 Lions 7A 38 Beverly Hills 0 2 Southmore 1 1 Bears 36 Pasadena ISD Pasadena ISD Kris Morris accounted South Houston 0 2 Park View 1 1 for four touchdowns as the Lions’ seventh-grade A 7th-Grade Light Zone B 7th-Grade Dark Zone B Intermediate Football Intermediate Football squad won a shootout over the Bears, 38-36. Team W L Team W L Through Sept. 24 games Through Sept. 24 games Jeffrey McCall also had several big offensive plays Bondy 2 0 Bondy 2 0 for the Lions. On defense, Miller 2 0 Jackson 1 1 8A Records District Overall 7A Records District Overall the Jon Jon Moreno, Eze- Zone A W L T W L T quiel Guerrero and Cervan- Queens 2 0 Queens 0 2 Zone A W L T W L T tis Pounds were the top per- Southmore 1 0 0 3 0 0 Southmore 1 0 0 2 1 0 formers as the Lions moved Thompson 2 0 Miller 0 2 South Houston 1 0 0 2 1 0 to 3-0 this season. Jackson 0 2 Thompson 1 2 South Houston 1 0 0 2 0 1 Lions 7B 13 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 2 1 0 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 2 1 0 Bears 7 San Jacinto 0 1 0 1 2 0 Jace Young scored a pair San Jacinto 0 1 0 1 2 0 of touchdowns to help guide Park View 0 1 0 0 3 0 Park View 0 1 0 0 3 0 the Lions’ seventh-grade B squad to a 13-7 victory over Game Scores the Bears. Game Scores Young’s runs covered 12 South Houston 27, Park View 0 Beverly Hills 18, Thompson 6 and 15 yards, and the Lions’ Southmore 13, San Jacinto 0 defensive unit made several Southmore 26, San Jacinto 6 late-game stops to win. South Houston 13, Park View 0 The Thompson coach- Zone B W L T W L T ing staff was also pleased Bondy 1 0 0 2 1 0 after the Lions swept a four- Zone B W L T W L T game set against the Park Jackson 1 0 0 2 1 0 Bondy 1 0 0 3 0 0 View Cowboys. Thompson 0 0 0 3 0 0 Lions 8A 28 Jackson 1 0 0 2 1 0 Park View 0 Thompson 0 0 0 1 1 1 Miller 0 1 0 1 2 0 Thompson’s eighth- Queens 0 1 0 0 3 0 grade A team rolled to a Miller 0 1 0 0 3 0 28-0 victory over Park View Queens 0 1 0 0 3 0 behind a complete effort in all phases of the game. Game Scores Jeremy Hernandez Game Scores Bondy, 20, Miller 18 scored a pair of touch- Thompson 38, Beverly Hills 36 downs on offense. Nathan- Bondy 49, Miller 2 iel Dominguez intercepted a Jackson 40, Queens 34 Jackson 26, Queens 14 Cowboys’ pass and returned it for a touchdown. Dominguez also logged 8B Records District Overall 7B Records District Overall a game-high six tackles. Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Overall, the defense forced three fumbles and also Southmore 1 0 0 3 0 0 Southmore 1 0 0 3 0 0 blocked a punt. Park View 1 0 0 1 2 0 South Houston 1 0 0 2 0 1 Lions 8B 13 Park View 0 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 2 1 0 Beverly Hills 0 0 0 0 2 1 Thompson’s eighth- San Jacinto 0 1 0 2 1 0 San Jacinto 0 1 0 2 1 0 grade B defense delivered a shutout performance to South Houston 0 0 0 1 1 1 Park View 0 1 0 0 3 0 hand Park View a 13-0 loss. Lions 7A 24 Game Scores Park View 0 Game Scores Southmore 28, San Jacinto 6 Kris Morris scored each Beverly Hills 21, Thompson 8 South Houston 32, Park View 0 of the Lions’ touchdowns in Southmore 26, San Jacinto 0 the seventh-grade A game. Defensively, the Lions Park View 14, South Houston 6 shut down the Cowboys. as Zone B W L T W L T Jon Jon Moreno, Ezequiel Bondy 1 0 0 3 0 0 Guerrero and Cervantis Zone B W L T W L T Pounds all excelled. Bondy 1 0 0 3 0 0 Jackson 1 0 0 1 2 0 Lions 7B 44 Jackson 1 0 0 1 2 0 Thompson 0 0 0 2 0 1 Park View 8 The Lions’ seventh- Thompson 0 0 0 1 1 1 Miller 0 1 0 0 2 1 grade B offense ran wild Miller 0 1 0 0 3 0 Queens 0 1 0 0 3 0 against Park View during a 44-8 victory over the Cow- Queens 0 1 0 0 3 0 boys. Defensively, the Lions Game Scores surrendered only a second- Game Scores Bondy 25, Miller 21 quarter touchdown as the Jackson 28, Queens 19 Thompson 13, Beverly Hills 7 game was decided early. Bondy 34, Miller 0 Jackson 27, Queens 6 The win gave Thompson a sweep of the series over the Cowboys. Let the CALENDAR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Hermann Prevention and Recovery PARC, 2245 N. 7 a.m. meetings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Main St., Suite 2, Pearland 77581. (Located on Hwy 35, AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday and Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 just north of Broadway). The group’s primary purpose is through Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For 7:30 a.m. to abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry the Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the information, call 713-204-2481. Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. message of recovery to those who still suffer. Call 713 Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for infor- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 865-1611 for information, or just drop in. Leader mation, or just drop in. 7 a.m. Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Noon AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday 487-8787, or just drop in. 2 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise through Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist 9 a.m. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a from noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) loved one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, help 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hap- Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for infor- – Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics Easter and Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United sonline.org for a complete list of services offered. mation, or just drop in. or addicts. Saturday at 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. 6:30 p.m. Noon Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. For more information, call 281-487-8787. Diabetes Support Group – A support group for young Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 5:30 p.m. adults with diabetes. All subjects are open for discus- Anonymous – The ACA group meets Fridays at 11 a.m. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program with your sion: new technologies, research advances, fears, pho- noon at the Up The Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For meets every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel bias, dating and other personal matters. Meets the first Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program of hope, persons whose lives are affected by someone who is of the Educational Building at Life Church in Houston Thursday of each month at 1315 St. Joseph Parkway healing and recovery for people who grew up in alco- addicted. Each Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at First at 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for more #1705, Medical Place One. Contact Dan Steiner, CDE, holic or dysfunctional homes. For more information, call United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont information or to RSVP for child care. at 713-922-9677 for more information. 281-286-1431. Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487- 6:30 p.m. advertising. Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and 6 p.m. 8787, or just drop in. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are Friday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) 6 p.m. trying to overcome drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. – Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Call713-922-9677, or just drop in. or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. Westminster Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281- 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Webster. Refreshments provided. For more information, 487-8787, or just drop in. 281- The Bay Area Writers League – Meets the first Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or contact Gina Sherman at 281-554-5675 or visit www. Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Thursday of each month at Barnes and Noble at Bay just drop in. frontiersquares.com. Friday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Area Boulevard and the Gulf Freeway. Newcomers are 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. 481-5656 welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 8:30 p.m. Friday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Saturdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. 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Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of Young at Heart Club – Meets the second and fourth week of each month services offered. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips, weekly Real Estate section! 10 a.m. etc. Call Nellie Galney at 713-991-3517 for more information. Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Study. In His 10 a.m. Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides support 11555 Beamer • 281-481-5656 through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409 454-5720 for informa- for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Wednesday at 10 a.m. at tion, or just drop in. First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 11:30 a.m. 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Literature 11:30 a.m. Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. American Business Women’s Association Bay Area Vision Chapter Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409 454-5720 for – Now meets at Perry’s Italian Grill, 1001 Pineloch in Houston on the sec- NNoo JJobob TToooo Small!Small! information, or just drop in. ond Wednesday of every month. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call 6 p.m. Lorilyn Wynn at 281-388-5202. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at IHOP at 11222 Fuqua at 6 4 p.m. p.m. Come and improve crossword game playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise held from 4 to 5 p.m. at for more information. First Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. Visit Now printing small-quantity orders! 7 p.m. www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets every Monday 6 p.m. from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. 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South Belt TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Alzheimer’s Support Group – The free group meets the second 7 a.m. Wednesday of each month at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. For AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. more information, call Steven Williams at 281-929-4199 or 713-266-6400. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 6:30 p.m. Graphics & Printing 281-484-4337 in the Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Domestic violence just drop in. support group for male survivors meets each Wednesday at 210 S. Walnut 9:30 a.m. off NASA Parkway. Call 281-338-7600 for information. Participants may CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers meets the join at any time as this is an open group. second Tuesday of each month, September through May. 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But I Simmons on the fade route vel and runner-up Pearland for us,” Phillips said. “Me- rial will meet in the Battle plays that resulted in nega- which came on the second- 6 minutes, 2 seconds left in The ploy is designed to should have called a time- for 9 yards and a touch- are a cut above the rest until morial may be winless, but of the Beltway, a friendly tive yardage. Much of the half kickoff. the opening quarter. force a fair catch or, better out on the fi rst one.” down. proved otherwise. they have one of the best neighborhood rivalry series chaos was caused by Do- Yet on both plays, Dobie Chris Saldivar’s 36-yard yet, a muff (fumble) by a While the Dobie defense Up 32-14 at that point, That leaves Dobie to bat- running backs in the district created by former JFD prin- bie’s outstanding defensive players simply gave up their fi eld goal several minutes player not normally accus- certainly earned its share Dobie was on its way to its tle the likes of Memorial, (Reggie Turner), and they cipal Steve Jamail and Me- play. lanes, allowing running later put the Longhorns up tomed to handling the ball. of accolades for a great ef- fi rst win. Stenline added a Alvin, South Houston, Sam have a big offensive line. morial High School princi- Yet even the fi nal score room for two of the Trojans’ 10-0. This time, the Trojans fort, the offense delivered a late scoring run to cap it Rayburn and Pasadena for “Defensively, they have pal Angela Stallings, a Do- indicated the Horns had an fastest players. The score was still 10-0 were ready. Dyer, South season-best performance. off. the remaining two playoff some players who can get it bie graduate. Currently, the easy time of things, the lo- As for the rest of the way, when the Trojans made Houston’s most explosive After Dyer’s touchdown “I was extremely pleased berths. done. series is tied at 1-1. cals endured problems on the Longhorns used their their move, perhaps taking weapon, fi elded the open- trimmed the JFD lead to 10- with the defensive perfor- With a win over South “If we can get a win in A win in the Beltway se- special teams that opened overall speed and playmak- advantage of a tried-and- ing kickoff to the second 7, the locals responded in a mance,” Phillips said. Houston, Dobie has built an this one, we look pretty ries would be nice for either a couple of windows of op- ing advantage to run away true Dobie trait. half and raced 80 yards for big way. “Holding Dyer to one early edge over the Trojans. good for the playoffs. You team, especially since it will portunity for the Trojans. with the game, particularly If opposing coaches a touchdown. Stenline ran for 18 yards catch is just outstanding. Next up is Memorial, which still have to play the games provide a big move forward Dyer and Jeramie Ste- after halftime. watch any fi lm on Dobie, Once he broke contain- on fi rst down and then ram- He’s a great receiver, and fi nished third a season ago one at a time, but beat- on the Monopoly board that vens both scored on kickoff The Longhorns got a 21- they’ll know that for the last ment over the initial 10 or bled for 46 more yards on their quarterback (James by virtue of a win over Do- ing Memorial will be huge is the chase to the playoffs. returns. Dobie head coach yard scoring run from Sten- couple of seasons the Long- so yards, Dyer had clear the next play to set up shop Davis) is a player. All of the bie. down the road.” sailing to the end zone. at the South Houston 11- wins are big right now. Our South Houston also yard line. guys came through in a big scored its second touch- Two plays later, Gon- way.” down in the same fash- zalez scored on the keeper Beltway battle next ion. from 5 yards out. Stenline’s So with a confi dence- Kicking the ball to the two-point conversion run gaining victory in hand other side of the fi eld to after two Trojan offsides after three losses to open avoid Dyer, the Longhorns penalties gave Dobie an the season, Dobie will next were next victimized by 18-7 lead. play a 22-5A contest that South Houston’s Stevens, Stevens’ kickoff return possesses serious playoff who grabbed the Dobie score came next as South implications. kickoff and eventually Houston got within 18-14. Defeated 32-7 by Me- scored on an 82-yard run. But back came Dobie. morial a season ago, Dobie “The fi rst one was my This time, Thomas was will look to turn the tables fault,” Phillips said. “They the man on the drive. He on the Mavericks, who have snuck Dyer over there to dashed for 31 yards on the started the season at 0-4. that side. I had my head opening play of the series Dobie has a chance to keep down for a moment. I was and later scored on a bril- the Mavs winless, yet more going to call a timeout but liant 30-yard run, giving importantly, take a huge didn’t. Dobie a 25-14 lead. step toward the postseason. “If we had stayed in our With 10:24 to play, Gon- Phillips knows defend- At left, Dobie senior running back Darobie Stenline (36) plants his foot and ma- neuvers around South Houston defensive back Isaiah Turner (22) on his way to a huge gain during the Longhorns’ 39-14 victory Sept. 26 at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. Stenline had 164 yards on just 16 carries, including a pair of touch- downs. At far left is South Houston defensive lineman Miguel Elizondo (42).

At right, Dobie linebacker Darien Childs (39) goes eye-to-eye with South Hous- ton’s Darius Durral (21) early on in the game. Durral avoided Childs but had a minimal gain on the play. Photos by David Flickinger Dobie, Pearland to vie for crown; Dobie 18, Alvin 1 District 22-5A Varsity Football Note: Dobie is 3-0 in District 22-5A action and 7-8 overall thus far. both tennis teams are undefeated Boys’ doubles Regular Season Statistics The previews are out of for a chance to advance Regardless, Moreno 1) John Le/Ruben Vargas (D) def. Rob Nunez/Stephen Zeller, 6-2, 6-2. the way, and now it’s time to regionals. Some of the expects the matchup with 2) Tony Ly/Brian Williams (D) def. John Irving/Daniel Roman, 6-0, 6-0. to reveal the star of the big names from 21-5A ex- Pearland to be the tightest 3) Flavio Castillo/Albert Luu (D) def. Michael Rabbit/Izach Sanchez, 6-4, 6-2. (Through Sept. 28 games – 4 per school) show. pected to compete include of any match in league play. Deer Park, Beaumont West To this point, the 22-5A Defending District 22- Girls’ doubles Total Offensive Yardage/Team – 1. Manvel 430 – 2. Pearland 385.3– 5A varsity team tennis Brook, Baytown Sterling schedule has featured many 1) Lada Heng/Theresa Tran (D) def. Taylor Savedra/Suzanne Zeller, 6-3, 6-7 (7-4), champion Dobie will meet and La Porte. blowout scores. 6-4. 3. Alvin 339.3 – 4. Dobie 329.8 – 5. Sam Rayburn 294. – 6. Memo- For now, Dobie head “I really think it’s going Pearland for the regular sea- 2) Trang Bui/Hai Ho (D) def. Bailey Thurman/Erin Webster, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. rial 282 – 7. Pasadena 206.3 – 8. South Houston 186. son title Tuesday, Oct. 8, at coach Manuel Moreno is to come down to the last 3) Ashley Deveza/Karen Neira (D) Kristina Dukes/Chloe Radigan, 6-0, 6-3. Pearland High School. merely focused on his team match,” Moreno said. “The Points Scored – 1. Pearland 203 – 2. Manvel 139 – 3. Alvin 90 – 4. fi nishing strong against 1-4 fi rst team to win 10 overall Both teams have one Mixed doubles Pasadena 78 – 5. Sam Rayburn 68 – 6. Dobie 66 – 7. South Houston other remaining match in Sam Rayburn Friday, Oct. 4 matches wins, and it’s go- 1) Triny Tran/Michael Duron (D) def. Alison LeCompte/Tyler Reed, 6-2, 6-2. league play, yet there is al- in Dobie’s fi nal home dis- ing to be a battle. 40 – 8. Memorial 38. trict match. Then it’s on to “As usual, we want to ready a two-match advan- Boys’ singles Points Allowed – 1. Pearland 9 – 2. Manvel 43 – 3. Dobie 109 – 4. tage in play over the rest of Pearland. be able to build a lead in 1) Ruben Vargas (D) def. Rob Nunez, 6-4, 7-5. the fi eld. “I feel like the pressure, the doubles and then win 2) John Le (D) def. Stephen Zeller, 6-0, 6-2. Alvin 112 – 5. Memorial 123 – 6. Sam Rayburn 162 – 7. South believe it or not, will be on as many singles matches as A season ago, Dobie 3) Brian Williams (D) def. Daniel Roman, 6-1, 6-2. Houston 215.. defeated Pearland en route Pearland,” Moreno said. possible. 4) Flavio Castillo (D) def. John Irving, 6-0, 6-0. to one of its fi nest seasons, “On paper, they started the “I’ve also impressed to 5) Tony Ly (D) def. Michael Rabbit, 6-3, 6-0. Team Defense Average/Game – 1. Pearland 81.3 – 2. Manvel 207.3 which included a trip to re- season as the favorite to win our players the importance 6) Michael Duron (D) def. Tyler Reed, 6-4, 6-2. gionals. the league. of each and every match. – 3. Pasadena 252 – 4. Dobie 319.5 – 5. Alvin 344.8 – 6. Memorial At this point, Dobie and “We lost so many of our “The winners of the Girls’ singles 347.5 – 7. Sam Rayburn 400.5 – 8. South Houston 507.5. guys’ players from last sea- matches further down the Pearland have also quali- 1) Suzanne Zeller (A) def. Theresa Tran, 6-2, 6-4. Team Interceptions – 1. Pearland 9 – 2. Sam Rayburn 5 – 3. Manvel fi ed to represent 22-5A at son and had to reload a little singles ladders will be a big 2) Lada Heng (D) vs. Taylor Savedra, did not fi nish. the newly created Class 5A bit. key. Wins at No. 3, No. 4, 5 3) Hai Ho (D) def. Erin Webster, 6-4, 6-4. 5 – 4. Memorial 3 – 5. Alvin 2 – 6. Pasadena 1 – 7. South Houston “But even at this point, I and 6 will be big. I like our Area Team Tennis Cham- 4) Trang Bui (D) def. Kristina Dukes, 7-5, 6-3. 1 – 8. Dobie 0. pionships that begin Oct. feel like our strength is on chances. We’ve been play- 5) Karen Neira (D) def. Bailey Thurman, 6-1, 6-3. 15. There, qualifying teams the boys’ side. Pearland’s ing really well. The key is to 6) Julie Nguyen (D) def. Chloe Radigan, 6-0, 7-6 (7-2). Individual Interceptions – Zach Kanipes, Pearland 4 – Conner from 22-5A will meet strength, from what I’ve continue to win the matches those from District 21-5A heard, is their girls’ team.” we should win.” Chidester, Pearland 2 – Caleb Farris, Pearland 2 – Brandon Bell, Manvel 2 – Trevon Washington, Sam Rayburn 2.– Lance Allison, Dobie grad McAllister now heads PHS tennis program Memorial 1 – Winston Calloway, Memorial 1 – – Gary Haynes, Dobie High School coaching job. “First, I always remem- be needed over the long I know Ashley is up to the in district play, but Moreno Manvel 1 – Ruben Maldonado, Memorial 1 – Andrew Silquero, Al- graduate Ashley McAllister After graduating from bered the drills and the run- haul. challenge.” knows McAllister can be enjoyed a homecoming of high school, McAllister ning that we did in prepara- Looking back, Moreno “She’s in this position be- the one to help the Eagles vin 1 - – Darius Hester, Manvel 1. – Jason King, Pearland 1 – An- sorts as she led the Pasa- studied pre-med in college tion to even take the court believes McAllister caught cause she wants to be part get there. drew Silquero, Alvin 1 . dena High School varsity and fi gured she’d one day for practice,” McAllister the coaching bug when of something special. In the “She truly loves those tennis team into action Oct. be in that fi eld. Somewhere said. “You have to warm up Moreno asked her to help early years here at Dobie kids, and that’s the key to Rushing Leaders – Reggie Turner, Memorial 462 – E.J. Olszewski, 1 at Dobie. along the way, she decided to be ready to play, and we run a division of play at the when I got here, we weren’t being successful,” Moreno Alvin 449 – Deriq King, Manvel 331 – Darobie Stenline, Dobie McAllister, who graduat- to make a change. do a lot of that now. Beachcomber Classic in very good. It takes time. said. ed from Dobie in 2002, was McAllister has inherited “Another big thing is Galveston in the past. She’ll get them there.” “I told her the wins will 323 – Jacolbie Butler, Pearland 315– Adoniz Thomas, Dobie 314 – a sophomore at the school a Pasadena tennis program that coming to practice ev- “Just spending the short “I didn’t really take ten- take care of themselves, just Logan Ramirez, Sam Rayburn 329 – Darius Durall, South Houston when current Longhorns’ that has struggled in recent ery day is not an option, on-court time that I did with nis seriously until my soph- like they have here at Do- head coach Manuel Moreno years. The team lost each of it’s a must. You have to be her Tuesday, you can tell omore year when coach bie. She was a part of that 221 – Carlos Garcia, Alvin 194 – Armando Garcia, Sam Rayburn Jr. took over the program in its 19 matches against Do- out here on the court every Ashley wants to be a good Moreno was here,” McAl- growing process, and now 184 Chase Foster, Pearland 165 – Joe Gonzalez, Dobie 157. 1999. Hired as a chemistry bie. day representing your pro- high school tennis coach,” lister said. she can see how far the pro- instructor at Pasadena High Aware of how Moreno gram.” Moreno said. “He certainly taught me gram has come since that Passing Leaders – Kalen Johnson, Pearland 649 – Deriq King, Man- School prior to the start of built his thriving program As for Moreno, he’s “I think her enthusiasm what it takes to compete at a fi rst team she was on. vel 601 – E.J. Olszewski, Alvin 502 – Daniel Delgado, Pasadena the 2013-2014 academic at Dobie, McAllister has truly happy for McAllister, and love for the game will high level.” “Hopefully, what she year, McAllister also agreed already utilized some of the whom he believes will bring certainly rub off on the It may take some time learned back then will help 442 – Logan Ramirez, Sam Rayburn 329 – Izrael Trevino, Memo- to take over the Eagles’ ten- lessons she learned from a dedication and drive to the kids. Developing a program before Pasadena is ready her grow her own success- rial 295 – Stefan Kahn, Manvel 233 – James Davis, South Houston nis program. It’s her fi rst her former coach. Pasadena program that will is a long-term process, but to join the ranks of the elite ful program.” 155 . Receiving Leaders – Payton Blanchette, Alvin 339 – Uriel Hill, Pasadena 253 – Metrelle Taylor, Pasadena 221 – Reggie Hemphill, Manvel 206 – Ray Ramirez, Memorial 185 – Carter Jefferson, Pear- land 180 – Darrius Simmons, Dobie 148. Punting (Minimum 4 attempts) – Uriel Cardenas, South Houston 35.04 – Josue Villalta, Dobie 33.35 – Stefan Kahn, Manvel 31.42 – Samson Tamijani, Sam Rayburn 30.92 – Carlos Garcia, Alvin 29.11 – A Corey Scott, Memorial 29.75. Punt Returns (Minimum 1 return) – Conner Chidester, Pearland 23 – Gary Haynes, Manvel 16.00 – E.J. Olszewski, Alvin 10. Kickoff Returns (minimum 1 return) – Chris Washington, Dobie 50 – Jessy Cedeno, Dobie 39.67 – E.J. Olszewski, Alvin 33.50 – Jacoby Lewis, Pearland 32 – Geoff Garza, Pasadena 28 – Jaylon Bolden, Dobie 26 – Jonathan Murillo, Sam Rayburn 25.75 – Ryan Diaz, Pearland 25 – Metrelle Taylor, Pasadena 24.67 – Gary Haynes, Manvel 22.20. Scoring – Jacolbie Butler, Pearland 42 – Nicholas Keller, Pearl- and 29 – Reggie Hemphill, Manvel 26 – Carlos Garcia, Alvin 24 – Hayden Cole, Pearland 24 – Uriel Hill, Pasadena 24 – Reggie Turn- er, Memorial 24 – Reggie Hemphill, Manvel 20 – Nicholas Keller, Pearland 20 – Zach Boegler, Pearland 18 – Gary Haynes, Manvel 18, Jacoby Lewis, Pearland 18. Scoring by Kicking – Nicholas Keller, Pearland 29 – Chris Saldivar, Dobie 16 –Julius Montano, Manvel 15 – Luis Garcia, Alvin 14 – Samson Tamijani, Sam Rayburn 14. Above, Dobie High School graduate Ashley McAllister (left) was a sophomore at Pasadena. Prior to Dobie hosting Pasadena in a District 22-5A matchup Oct. in the tennis program when current Longhorns’ head coach Manuel Moreno 1, members of the Dobie varsity tennis team presented McAllister with a sign Jr. took over the program in 1999. McAllister is in her fi rst year as head coach marking a return to her roots.