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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, July 28, 2016 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 41, No. 26 Cabrini holds blood drive St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Clear Creek ISD releases 2016 survey results Hartsook, will host a blood drive Sunday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Francesca Hall. The Clear Creek Independent School District CCISD. These challenges have shifted in rankings com- ties, and 72 percent feel the level of diffi culty For more information, call Richard Perales at has published its 2016 survey results from par- CCISD Grade pared to the 2014 survey in which school funding associated with homework is appropriate. When 713-946-1223 or Jose Peña at 832-638-8391. ents, staff, community and students. When asked to give CCISD a grade, 88 per- and parental involvement were ranked at the top. surveyed about the same types of questions, 88 Orchestra Car Wash July 30 During the 2015-2016 school year, the school cent of the community gave an A or B, 83 percent Academic Preparedness percent of students also feel that they are pre- district conducted four surveys, three through of parents gave an A or B, 75 percent of students In the area of academic performance and stu- pared to do well in the next grade level, college The Dobie Orchestra will hold a car wash email and one by telephone. gave an A or B, and 92 percent of staff gave an dent preparedness for the next grade level, 88 or future career, 83 percent say they are receiving from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 in The majority of responses refl ected a per- A or B. When asked about the biggest challenge percent of parent respondents feel their child is the kind of instruction that is appropriate for his/ the Snowie’s parking lot at 10902 Scarsdale. ceived improvement of district performance facing the school district, the community ranked prepared to do well in the next grade level, 83 her abilities, and 84 percent believe they get the Tickets are $5 for a car wash and an additional over previous surveys. The data collected will be testing and regulations (28 percent) as the top percent say their child is receiving the kind of support they need to be successful. Ninety-three $3 for tire shining. Drive-ups are welcome and used as a means for continuous improvement for challenges followed by overcrowded schools. instruction that is appropriate for his/her abili- Continued on Page 2A donations accepted. Lariaettes set dance clinic Bats emerge from Scarsdale bridge Chamber, college host gun meeting Dobie Lariaettes will host the annual Summer Dance Explosion Dance Clinic Thursday and Fri- The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- Those wishing to open carry must be at least day, July 28 and 29, including dancing, games, merce and San Jacinto College South will host 21, have a clean criminal and psychological re- crafts, and lunch at Dobie from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. a “community conversation” on the state’s new cord, complete classroom training and pass a for Pre-K-eighth grade. Registration is $50 at the open carry and campus carry laws Tuesday, Aug. shooting test. door, cash or money order only. Participants will 9, at the college’s Marie Flickinger Fine Arts The state’s new campus carry law, which al- perform Friday, July 29, at 3 p.m. in the audito- Building beginning at 6 p.m. lows those with concealed handgun licenses to rium. They will receive a souvenir. For informa- Organized by Precinct 2, Place 1 Justice of carry their weapons on college and university tion contact Christy Gonzales at chrstygnzls@ya the Peace Jo Ann Delgado, the event will fea- campuses, will take effect at public universi- hoo.com. ture presentations from Harris County Attorney ties Monday, Aug. 1. The law will take effect on Vince Ryan’s offi ce and Harris County District community college campuses the following year Leader seeks Mueller Attorney Devon Anderson’s offi ce. on Aug. 1, 2017. Private universities may opt out Ryan and Anderson will both be available for of the new law. The Leader is attempting to contact South questions after the presentations. The law will not allow open carry on campus. Belt resident Nancy Mueller to award her Signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in June Delgado encourages residents to attend the a prize of Schlitterbahn tickets for her July 2015, the open carry law went into effect at the function and educate themselves on the new reg- Fourth parade photos that ran in the July 14 beginning of this year. ulations. edition of the paper. Multiple attempts to re- The regulation allows the state’s licensed “I hope the South Belt community comes out ply to her email have been unsuccessful. She handgun holders, who previously had to keep and takes advantage of hearing from our county is asked to call the Leader offi ce at 281-481- their fi rearms concealed, to now carry them offi cials on this important topic,” Delgado said. 5656. openly in a hip or shoulder holster. “Being well-informed on the laws that govern While it was already legal for Texans to carry open carry and campus carry will assure a safer Gulf Freeway closures set long guns or rifl es in public, the new law allows community.” At least one northbound and one south- A large colony of bats was recently discovered living under the bridge at the intersection of citizens to also carry handguns in plain view. For additional information on the meeting, bound main lane and frontage road lane on Scarsdale and Beamer. The bats reportedly emerge each night around dusk between 8:25 Texas is the 45th (and largest) state in the nation contact chamber director Kay Barbour at 281- the Gulf Freeway from FM-1959/Dixie Farm and 8:35 p.m. (shown above). During the day, the creatures can be seen hiding in crevices to implement such a measure. 481-5516. Road to FM-528/NASA Road 1 will be closed under the bridge (shown below). While it is unclear what species the bats are, Houston is nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Monday, home to more than 10 varieties. See related photo on Page 2A. Photos by Ronnie Thomas Aug. 22. Alternate exit and entrance ramps Kirkwood to honor law enforcement will be closed. At least one northbound and one south- By James Bolen long is a waste of energy,” McCrutcheon said. bound main lane and frontage road lane on In the wake of recent turmoil in the country “But tying blue bows around your trees or door the Gulf Freeway from FM-1959/Dixie Farm and what many view as increasing anti-police handles doesn’t use any energy.” Road to FM-528/NASA Road 1 will be closed sentiment, the Kirkwood Civic Club will host an The local event comes fresh on the heels of daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Tuesday, event Monday, Aug. 1, aimed at shoring up sup- recent shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge, La., Aug. 23. Alternate exit and entrance ramps port for local law enforcement offi cials. that left eight police offi cers dead and 12 others will be closed. The closures are associated Spearheaded by Kirkwood Civic Club Presi- injured. Many see the shootings as retaliation for with widening the freeway from three to fi ve dent Ericka McCrutcheon, Blue Monday, will the recent deaths of multiple unarmed blacks at lanes in each direction and the frontage roads be an effort to calm heightened tensions, while the hand of police and associated with the grow- from two to three lanes in each direction. building trust between area citizens and authori- ing Black Lives Matter movement. ties. McCrutcheon said, however, broadcast sto- “We want our police offi cers to know we’re ries often fail to tell the whole story and actually Parade winners named in solidarity with them,” McCrutcheon said. “As serve to only exacerbate the problem and further The winners of the 29th annual South Belt a community leader, it’s important for me to let promote racial division. Fourth of July parade have been announced. them know they have our support.” “I am an African-American, and it’s not al- The award for the most patriotic commercial To participate, local residents are urged to ways the way it is portrayed in the media,” Mc- entry went to Bomber’s Sports Bar. The prize shine blue porch lights or tie blue ribbons around Crutcheon said. “My husband and I pastor in for the most patriotic noncommercial entry trees to honor area offi cers. church, and we encourage people to respect au- was awarded to Joe Hinojosa. Taking home While the blue lights may be purchased else- thority.” the trophy for the most original noncommer- where, McCrutcheon said arrangements have McCrutcheon has longstanding ties to law en- cial entry was the Dobie Lariaettes. Bat colony swarms Beamer, Scarsdale been made with Central Ace Hardware, located forcement, as her father, brother and sister are all at 11676 Beamer, to provide the bulbs, which police offi cers, and her husband is a former of- A bat colony has recently been spotted under sect prey using echolocation, which is the use of will be offered at a discounted price. (The col- fi cer. She feels it is imperative to offer them and Stuchbery registration set the bridge at Scarsdale and Beamer. ultra-high frequency sounds for navigation. The ored bulbs will reportedly be stocked near the their colleagues support in this time of ongoing Stuchbery Elementary will hold Pre-Kinder- The bats were brought to the Leader’s atten- bat sends out a pulse of sound from its mouth. front door.) crisis. garten early registration on Tuesday, Aug. 9, tion by South Belt resident Ronnie Thomas, who The sound bounces off an object, such as a moth, “I want to patronize Ace Hardware because “The law is good,” McCrutcheon said. “If you from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early registration for Kin- owns Snowies Shaved Ice at the aforementioned and then echoes back to the bat’s ears. The bat they always support the National Night Out,” want to live in a civilized society, you must sup- dergarten-4th grade will be Wednesday, Aug. intersection. continues to send out the sound pulses until it McCrutcheon said. port the police. If we don’t support the police, 10, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. “My daughter said ‘look at all those birds,’ catches the insect. Although the Blue Monday event will tech- what will fi ll the vacuum? Gangs? Anarchy? If 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and I said ‘those aren’t birds,’” Thomas recalled. Bats are important for pest control since they nically take place from only 7 to 11 p.m., Mc- we don’t support (the police), chaos will fi ll the Documents needed for registration include Thomas said the bats emerge each night be- eat insects and agricultural pests. Favorites on Crutcheon said residents are welcome to shine vacuum. There’s always evil to fi ll the vacuum.” original or certifi ed copy of birth certifi cate, tween 8:25 and 8:35 p.m. the bat menu are moths, ants and beetles. A Mex- the blue lights all month long, should they choose For more information about the event, contact Social Security card, shot records, last report “It looks like a black cloud,” Thomas said. ican free-tailed bat can eat as much as two-thirds to do so. McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990 or erickamcc@ card from previous school, parent’s ID and two During daylight hours, the bats can be seen of their body weight in insects. “Asking residents to shine the bulbs for too sbcglobal.net. proofs of residence (lease, mortgage payment hiding in crevices under the bridge. The estimated 100 million Mexican free-tailed coupon/receipt, or deed plus a current utility According to the City of Houston Parks and bats living in the Texas Hill Country could eat up bill). For pre-kingergarten requirements or oth- Recreation Department, the United States is to 1,000 tons of insects each night. A smaller col- er questions, call the school at 713-740-0752. home to 47 bat species. Texas is home to 33 ony of 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats located County urges offenders to Make it Right! species of bats, and the Greater Houston area is under the Waugh Drive bridge in Houston is es- While the event is still roughly one month criminal mischief (less than $100); criminal Vacation photos sought home to 11 bat species. Local varieties include timated to consume around 2.5 tons of insects away, there has been an overwhelming response trespass; continuing obligation of a child now The Leader is seeking readers’ 2016 vacation the Mexican free-tailed bat, big brown bat, eve- each night. to the county’s upcoming crime-resolution func- an adult; minor consuming, possessing alcohol; photos for possible publication. A first- and sec- ning bat, Eastern red bat, Northern yellow bat, While bats are generally passive in nature, ex- tion, set to take place at Sagemont Church Satur- minor in possession of tobacco; parent contribut- ond-place prize of Schlitterbahn tickets will be tri-colored bat (previously known as Eastern pip- perts warn to not interact with them, as they may day, Aug. 27. ing to a non-attendance; issuance of a bad check awarded monthly during July and August for the istrelle), hoary bat, Seminole bat, Southeastern bite in self defense. Organized by Harris County District Attor- (though defendants still have to pay restitution); best submissions. Each month’s first-place win- myotis, silver-haired bat and Rafi nesque’s big- Contrary to other myths, bats aren’t particu- ney Devon Anderson, Make It Right! will allow failure to ID; failure to appear; drug parapherna- ner will be awarded eight tickets; second-place eared bat (state threatened species). larly prone to having rabies. According to the residents with low-level criminal offenses in pre- lia; public intoxication; disorderly conduct; and winner will be awarded six. The city’s website further states that, despite Parks Department, less than a half of 1 percent cincts 2 and 8 to resolve their cases without hav- theft (of less than $100). All submissions should include where and when urban myth, bats are not blind. They have aver- of the animals are infected with the virus. ing to go to court or the fear of being arrested. Traffi c offenses and felonies will not be eli- the photo was taken, as well as identify each per- age vision, excellent hearing and the added abil- Bats that contract rabies usually die quickly, Offenders with outstanding Class C warrants gible for dismissal. son in the picture (first and last name) and tell ity to use echolocation like an extra sense. and people are advised to not touch ones that or other pending charges in the aforementioned The function will also feature a job fair and the story about the trip. All photos must be high Bats in Houston eat insects. They fi nd their in- have been grounded. precincts will have a chance to address their is- free legal resources. resolution. Email photos to mynews@south- sues in a non-traditional manner, with no im- A similar function was held last month for of- beltleader.com. Do not compress photos when mediate fi nancial payment being required. (Bad fenders in Precinct 7, and a third is being planned emailing. New church to open near Almeda Mall check offenders must bring fi nancial restitution in October for offenders in Precinct 3. Additional for their cases to be dismissed.) functions will take place later, but no dates have Beltway closures set The construction of a massive new church es can be found in the U.S. All offenses must be nonviolent misdemean- been set. near Almeda Mall has intrigued many area resi- The spokesman estimated the group has be- ors to be addressed. Acceptable offenses include For information, call 713-274-0490. A U-turn lane at Beltway 8 and Blackhawk dents, with the Leader receiving numerous in- tween 4 million and 5 million members world- will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through quiries about the new structure. wide. Friday, Aug. 12. The closure is expected to im- The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries The new Kleckley location is being built to Houston police respond to Kroger fight pact both the eastbound and westbound front- – often shortened to just MFM Ministries – will serve as the church’s U.S. headquarters, the age roads. be located across the street from the mall in the spokesman said. In addition to worship space, Houston police responded to a large fi ght at they appeared to want to fi ght. At least one inside lane on the eastbound 10000 block of Kleckley in the pair of buildings the new facility will include offi ce and education the Kroger at Beltway 8 and Sabo late Saturday, The teen then reported the two males entered and westbound frontage roads from Beamer that once housed the long-closed Marshalls and areas. July 23. the store, and one of them took a swing at him, Road to SH-35/Telephone Road will be closed Target stores. The church spokesman said he expects the According to police spokesman John Cannon, leading all four males to take the fi ght outside the daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sunday, According to the church’s website, the minis- new branch to be a boom to local businesses, in- offi cers responded to an assault in progress call store, where it dispersed when police arrived. July 31. try is “devoted to the revival of apostolic signs, cluding both the mall and area hotels, as visitors at 10:40 p.m. to fi nd a large group of people fl ee- The 15-year-old was transferred to Memorial A U-turn lane at Beltway 8 and SH-35/ Holy Ghost fi reworks and the unlimited demon- are expected to regularly attend extended classes ing the store’s parking lot on foot. Hermann Southeast Hospital to be treated for in- Telephone Road will be closed daily from 7 stration of the power of God to deliver to the ut- at the new location. Offi cers took a statement from a 15-year-old juries to his mouth. a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday, Aug. 1. The termost.” At press time, it was unclear when the new fa- male who was bleeding from the mouth, who Cannon said it was unclear why the fi ght had closure is expected to impact both the east- Originally founded in Nigeria by Dr. Daniel cility would open, as church offi cials were wait- said he and his cousin were inside the store lean- attracted so many onlookers. The Leader heard bound and westbound frontage roads. Kolawole Olukoya, MFM Ministries now report- ing on city permits to go through. ing on a cooler when they spotted two black reports the incident might have been gang-relat- The closures are associated with the ongo- edly has branches located around the globe, with For additional information on the church’s males in the parking lot, who were staring at ed, but police were unable to confi rm this. ing project to widen Beltway 8 from Beamer locations on every continent. A church spokes- history and its teachings, visit www.mountainof them. Anyone with any information on the alleged to Highway 288 from two to four lanes in each man said the ministry has more than 100 loca- fi re.org. He told offi cers they didn’t know the other attackers is urged to contact HPD at 713-884- direction. tions in London alone, and more than 80 branch- See related photo on Page 2A. males, also thought to be in their teens, but said 3131. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 28, 2016 Local bats leave mess behind Elected offi cials speak out Deaths Diaz shares active shooter plan Thomas Rayford High School, and married Lanh Dieu, 81, died on Have you developed a Evade familiarity with your weapon, her three years later on April Sunday, July 17, 2016, after safety plan to protect yourself Make yourself an elusive if you are authorized to carry (Tommy) Gothard 24, 1964. a brief battle against esopha- and your family during an ac- target by running away from a weapon. For unarmed indi- Gothard is preceded in geal cancer. tive shooter incident? the shooter and the scene. viduals, a decision to pick a death by his beloved mother, Dieu was born on Oct 14, For a heavily-armed per- This may be simply to run in weapon of opportunity, a set Cotsie, and his only brother, 1934, in Bien Hoa, Vietnam. any direction from where the of keys, a knife, scissors, or Herbert Donald “Don” Go- She immigrated to the United shooter may be. If indoors, anything likely to disorient, thard. States in 1983 and had lived this means evacuating the distract, or destroy the shoot- Gothard is survived by in Houston ever since. She premises. If you are in a heav- er, may be a decision between his wife of 52 years; father became a naturalized U.S. ily-populated room, deter- life and death. Some authori- George “Herb” Gothard; citizen in 2001. mine early upon your arrival ties suggest that this should be sons Greg and wife Heath- A resident of the Wood where the exits are located. It a decision of last resort, such er, and Gary and wife Carrie Meadow subdivision for 22 is highly recommended by se- as when a life may be in im- Gothard; three grandchildren, years, Dieu’s last days were curity experts to identify sec- minent danger and serious in- Kendall, Elijah and Elise Go- spent at home surrounded by ondary exits. During an emer- jury or fatality may be a likely thard; and many cousins, loving family and close rela- gency or disaster, most people outcome. Yelling, committing nieces and nephews. tives. will crowd toward the main to your decision, and moving A memorial service cel- A funeral service was held entrances or exits, creating a swiftly and certainly toward ebrating Gothard’s life was on Wednesday, July 20, at “bottle neck” and complicat- the attack increases the likeli- held Friday, July 22, at Niday Winford Funeral Home. Thomas Rayford “Tom- ing the attack by creating a hood of a successful attack on Funeral Home. Dieu loved to cook for her my” Gothard, 74, died Tues- A colony of hundreds of bats has recently been spotted living under the bridge at safety risk or providing more the shooter. family and friends. She en- day, July 19, 2016. He was Scarsdale and Beamer. The winged creatures leave behind large amounts of excre- targets for the shooter. Calling 9-1-1 joyed socializing, traveling, son to surprise the public or born in Houston, son of Cot- Lanh Dieu ment under the bridge (shown above). Known in Spanish as guano, the excrement is Leaving quickly means If you witness an active going to Buddhist temples workplace by fi ring indis- sie Ruth (Ray) and George often used as fertilizer because of its high content of nitrogen, phosphate and potas- leaving personal effects be- shooter situation and can and spending time with her criminately at people as tar- Howard Gothard, on June 28, sium – nutrients essential for plant growth. See related story and photos on Page 1A. hind, and notifying others safely request assistance, call grandchildren. gets of their anger, rage, or 1942. He was a loving hus- Photo by Ronnie Thomas not to enter the area. This 9-1-1 and provide specifi c in- She is survived by her even pleasure, there can be band, father and grandfather. also means calling 9-1-1 with formation, such as daughter Kim Dang; son Lac no “good reason,” or plau- Gothard proudly served in specifi c information and fol- • A specifi c location (street Quoc Dang; daughter Tuyet sible explanation. Often, the U.S. Army Reserves for lowing instructions of police address or name of business Van Thi Phan; one daughter- these shooters are calculat- seven years and worked for offi cers and security person- or venue) in-law; one son-in-law; nine ing-killers who develop de- Sears Roebuck & Co., where nel who are responding to • A physical description of grandchildren; two siblings; In My Opinion tailed plans, arm themselves he retired after 30 years. and several nieces and neph- the scene and may not have the shooter(s) and his (their) heavily with military-type He taught Sunday school accurate information. Finally, location ews. assault weapons, high-ca- and served as a deacon for So much for Relay Texas. all persons in an active shooter • Type of weapons used and Memorial gifts in Dieu’s Johnson educates Leader pacity magazines, and they several years at Sagemont If the caller is able to connect with the scenario are potential suspects victim information memory may be made to MD dress themselves with ballis- Church. Gothard met the person called the caller will type what he/she so it is safe to keep your hands If possible, remain on the Anderson Cancer Center, readers on Relay Texas tic vests and “battle” utility love of his life, Mary, shortly wants to say ending with GA (go ahead). The visible to responding police, telephone with the operator to P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX, Relay Texas is sponsored by the State of gear. Indeed, they are menac- after graduating from Milby 77210-4486. operator will tell the called person what the ing, but internally, many have and help others who are in- provide updated information Texas. It is a system that assists the speech caller said. The called person will speak and and hearing impaired by furnishing equip- problems with mental health, jured, if possible. Variations and your contact information the caller can hear them. Then the conversa- such as anxiety, depression, of this fi rst option include, in the event the police need ment for an individual that cannot speak tion can go forward. well or hear well to use the phone system to or mood-disorders. Many are “Avoid” and “Run.” additional information. CCISD releases 2016 survey results We all need to be advised about this won- loners, or somewhat reclu- Cover and/or Conceal Recovery communicate with others. The equipment is derful system because now Cancer Centers Continued from Page 1A impressions, the community when using a district-issued purchased through the state by being issued sive, alienating themselves A second option is simply Once the police have se- are having head and neck patients live longer from family, friends, and to “shelter-in-place” or to hide cured the scene, it may be percent of staff believe their responded with an 89 percent laptop or tablet. Eighty-fi ve a voucher to cover the cost. The equipment than fi ve years. However, we are developing campus does a great job of positive impression of the percent of staff and 68 per- consists of a keyboard that is smaller than coworkers and may turn to where the shooter is not like- necessary to provide a state- side effects such as loosing our ability to alcohol or drugs for therapy. ly to fi nd you. This involves ment to investigators. Since challenging students to their school district. When asked cent of students believe stu- a regular computer keyboard and a set of speak. There will be more and more cancer full potential, compared to 87 about the leadership at the dent learning is enhanced be- speakers. Others have had problems making it hard for the shoot- each perspective of the wit- survivors using systems like this. There are adjusting socially to their er to locate you and includes nesses may be different, it is percent in 2014. campus level, 88 percent of cause of the Latitude-2-Learn A person using the Relay Texas system patients that have lost their hearing but they Communication parents, 84 percent of stu- program. begins by dialing 711. An operator will an- school or work environment, closing doors and blocking wise to keep your personal can still speak. They just can't hear. I can hear including those who cannot them with items likely to stop observations to yourself and Between 2014 and 2016, dents and 91 percent of staff Community results are swer, asking the caller for the number to be but I cannot speak well enough for people to the community’s satisfaction were satisfi ed. based from a 2016 Baselice called. The operator will dial the number and hold a meaningful job or the shooter from entering. Si- not repeat your viewpoints understand me. even complete their school lence your cellular phone, turn to others who may have seen with the district’s communi- Technology & Associates phone survey when the party answers, the operator will The phone number 711 is good in every cations has increased from 89 Eighty-four percent of with a 4.9 percent margin of provide identifi cation and ask it the party has work. A few fi t the profi le of lights off, and keep curtains the shooter(s) commit other state in the Union. So the next time an oper- “radicalized” extremists, who and blinds closed. Televisions atrocities. If you are able to percent to 91 percent. Eighty teachers say they incorporate error. The parent, student and ever had a relay Texas call. Here is where the ator ask if you are familiar with Relay Texas percent of parents say their the use of student tablets/ employee results are based problems start. 98 % of the general public are announce their allegiance to a and machinery should be render any assistance to others please don't hang up. You might miss a call threat group, outlaw gang, or turned off and you should hide at the scene, and are qualifi ed, student receives meaningful laptops into their lessons. from email surveys. Total not familiar with Relay Texas. They perceive that is important to someone. feedback from teachers com- Through this, 81 percent 2016 email survey respon- this is another telemarketer call and hang up. terrorist organization. Some behind objects that are likely it is expected that you help T. Dudley Johnson consider themselves failures. to defl ect or absorb gunfi re others as needed. Remember, pared to 63 percent in 2014. of students agree that their dents: 3,038 parents, 18,320 All are dangerous, and will and to keep you hidden from the scene of the crime may Eighty-one percent of stu- teachers effectively integrate students and 2,270 staff kill as many people as pos- the gunman’s view. Keep qui- involve multiple locations, dents also agree that they re- technology into their teach- members. Church replaces old Target sible, until they reach a point et, and remain hidden until in- so it is necessary to keep all ceive helpful feedback about ing. The ability to use Mic- To view all four surveys, where they are either killed formed by the police that the evidence intact. If you know their work. Ninety-two per- rosoft Offi ce applications and visit www.ccisd.net/commu- by police, an armed survivor, threat is over. It is desirable where weapons, or anything cent of staff say they commu- the ability to create projects nications. For more infor- or until they feel their despair to hide in an area that does of potential evidentiary value nicate frequently with most were the two highest respons- mation, contact the Offi ce of and their attack has reached a not prevent you from further is located, please inform the parents of students. es from students, staff and Communications at 281-284- brick wall. For some, shoot- movement, and which does police. No one, except compe- Leadership parents when asked which 0020 or by email at informa- ing or exploding themselves not result in an easy target for tent authorities should handle When asked to provide skills students are better at [email protected]. ends their inner turmoil and the shooter. any weapons or evidence, and outer expression of rage. Attack the public will be instructed Here’s what you can do to “Fighting” may be an op- to allow for forensic analysis increase the likelihood that tion of initial or last resort, of the scene. Many scenes are you, your family, coworkers, but depends upon many fac- quite graphic and chaotic, and and others will survive such tor, including your degree of victims should have their dig- an attack. confi dence, opportunity, and nity and self-worth protected. FOR WHEN LIFE Cornyn bill holds countries accountable BRINGS YOU A SHOCK for dangerous foreign nationals OR TWO! Countries refusing to repatriate convicts in U.S. illegally could face sanctions U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Background on “Casey’s ly refuse and delay repatria- A massive new church is being constructed on Kleckley across from Almeda Mall in along with Sen. Richard Blu- Law” tion of their citizens. the pair of buildings that once housed the Marshalls and Target shopping centers. menthal (D-CT) and Sen. The Remedies for Refusal The legislation also re- Our Classifieds will give you a wide selection of professional Originally founded in Nigeria, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries now Chris Murphy (D-CT), have of Repatriation Act, or “Ca- quires an annual report to service people who advertise there. reportedly has branches on every continent. The new location will serve as the orga- introduced the Remedies for sey’s Law,” ensures that when Congress identifying those nization’s U.S. headquarters. Photo by James Bolen Refusal of Repatriation Act, countries put Americans at countries that systematically You can compare and choose from among them in the or “Casey’s Law.” risk by refusing to accept de- refuse or delay repatriation of SERVICES columns and be ready for anything shocking ahead! Named for a Connecticut ported criminals, those coun- its citizens and describing the resident who was murdered tries are held accountable. actions taken by those agen- by a Haitian criminal who was The bill would require that cies in response. The Classifieds – read them and use them. Elected offi cials speak out not deported after his release the Department of Homeland Cornyn, a Republican from They’re there when you need them! from prison, Casey’s Law Security (DHS) establish pro- Texas, is a member of the would establish clear criteria cedures to determine whether Senate Judiciary and Finance Rep. Olson denounces ruling he to identify and hold account- a foreign country systemati- Committees. 281-481-5656 able countries that system- cally and unreasonably refus- atically refuse or delay the es or delays the repatriation says fails to protect right to vote repatriation of their citizens of nationals who are in the who have been convicted of a United States, and have been South Belt Rep. Pete Olson on July 20 issued the following statement in response to the violent crime, or who pose a convicted of a felony or crime Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that struck down Texas Voter ID Law, which establishes threat to public safety. of violence, or are a threat to the types of photo identifi cation election offi cials can and cannot accept at the polls: “Illegal immigrants con- national security or public South Belt-Ellington “I am disappointed in this ruling that fails to protect the sacred right to vote and ensures victed of violent crimes safety. Once it has been es- only U.S. citizens have the right to participate in our electoral process. I am confi dent that should not be left on our tablished that a country meets CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Governor Abbott and our legislature will continue to develop a workable solution.” streets, and if other countries this criteria, DHS and the won’t cooperate in taking State Department would then THE AVIATION CORRIDOR OF THE GULF COAST them back there should be notify their government that Sen. Sylvia Garcia comments consequences,” Cornyn said. the United States may deny “I thank Senator Blumenthal visas to their citizens. on 5th Circuit’s voter ID opinion for working with me to ad- DHS and State would dress this ongoing problem also publish this information Come Join Us At Our On July 20, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit en banc affi rmed a dis- and keep our country safe on their website, so that the trict court’s fi nding that Senate Bill 14 of the 82nd Regular Session, the “Voter ID” legislation, from dangerous individuals public is fully informed about violates the Voting Rights Act through its discriminatory effects. The Court also remanded the who shouldn’t be here.” which countries systematical- case back to the district court for a remedy to the discriminatory effects before the November “Community Conversation” 2016 elections. “We’ve long known that voter ID has discriminatory effects on some groups. Today’s vic- Local library events set tory provides a path forward for all Texans who have been disenfranchised by Voter ID’s Parker Williams Library confusing and onerous requirements. I'm hopeful that the district court will take immediate On action to make the voting process less burdensome and will ensure that not one more citizen The following events are scheduled for the Parker will be denied their right to vote. Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale. “Even one citizen being denied their rights is too many. No citizen should be prevented Thursday, July 28, 2 p.m. Summer Movie. Feature from participating in our democratic process, especially on the basis of race. I will keep fi ght- presentation is Speed Racer, rated PG. Open Carry / Campus Carry ing in the Legislature for laws that treat all Texans equally,” said Sen. Sylvia Garcia. Friday, July 29, 2 p.m. Book discussion on the novel The English Spy by Daniel Silva Hosted by South Belt-Ellington Chamber San Jacinto College (South) Tuesday, August 2, 3 p.m. Teen Tuesday - Summer of Fandom Jeopardy (11 years +) Wednesday, August 3, 2:30 p.m. Sugar Shockers! Vince Ryan With the Houston Food Bank Harris County Attorney Offi ce SSouthouth BeltBelt Wednesdays, Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Toddler Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Douglas Ray GGraphicsraphics & PrintingPrinting Saturdays, Vietnamese Learning Time. Classes are at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more informa- tion on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. Devon Anderson One stop for all your wedding needs: For more information on these programs, phone the • Invitations • Reception Cards library at 281-484-2036. Harris County District Attorney Offi ce Bracewell Branch Library • Response Cards • Thank You Notes The following events are scheduled for July at the Speaker: Justin Woods Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint. • Matchbooks • Scrolls Thursday, July 21, at 6 p.m. – Teen Video Gaming • Napkins Tuesday, July 26, at 10:30 a.m. – Pocketwatch Puppets Wednesday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m. – Kids Craft August 9, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at 6 p.m. – Teen Video Gaming 11555 Beamer Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Marie Flickinger Fine Arts Building Tuesday and Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 281-484-4337 - noon to 8 p.m., Friday - 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday - 10 San Jacinto College South Campus a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on these programs, call the li- 13735 Beamer • Houston, TX 77089 brary at 832-393-2580. Thursday, July 28, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Lamb, Smith lead rehab unit, complete EMT training Lamb, Smith serve SVFD By Jay Do and became comfortable transported. It’s basically Smith found the adjustment can start IVs as a nurse, I more, knowing what can Longtime residents of with nursing, I joined.” taking care of the fi remen to being an emergency med- can push medication. As happen and being able to the South Belt communi- Likewise, Smith grew and the homeowners and ical technician to be rather an EMT, it’s very basic. I witness what some people ty and volunteers of the up in the South Belt com- their families. We start- jarring. can’t do anything invasive. have to live through. I’m Southeast Volunteer Fire munity, attending South ed the program about two “There are a lot of dif- I can take temperatures and quite happy to be able to do Department Colleen Lamb Houston High School, fol- and a half years ago, and ferences between being a blood pressure, but I can’t what I’m doing, and I love and Karen Smith recently lowed by San Jacinto Col- we have used it three times nurse and being an EMT,” do anything about it. In it.” both passed the training and lege, to major in nursing for major fi res in the area. said Smith. “Being a nurse, my real, daily world, for Similarly, Smith fi nds courses required to be cer- and was also encouraged to I know our fi refi ghters there’s a lot that I can do, example, if someone came service to others and the ca- tifi ed as emergency medical join the fi re department by a love it, because they don’t but with the state of Texas in and their blood pressure maraderie associated with technicians. family member. have to worry about where laws, there’s a lot that we was sky-high, I could give the fi re department to be the Both Lamb and Smith “I love to help people,” they’re going to get drinks can’t do on the streets with them a medication for it to most rewarding aspects of joined the fi re department as said Smith. “My son is a or food when they’re out an EMT license. bring it down. As an EMT, her experience with the fi re volunteers in October 2013 volunteer fi refi ghter, and I there for hours on end.” “With an EMT, we do I can’t do that.” department. as a means to give back and enjoyed seeing what he did, As the area served by emergency things. We get Lamb and Smith have “I hope to get the satis- serve their community. so went there just wanting the Southeast Volunteer Fire things done, and we get the both found the experience faction and reward of being Lamb, the daughter of to help out and have been Department receives a rela- patient to the hospital if we of volunteering with the able to volunteer and give Southeast’s fi rst fi re chief there for three years.” tively small number of fi re need to. It’s a very reward- Southeast Volunteer Fire my time,” said Smith. Ed Murphy, was exposed Together, the two em- calls, Lamb and Smith both ing experience, because Department to be a positive- “It makes me feel good to the department from a powered individuals estab- completed training to ob- we’re the people that can ly rewarding one. and makes me feel like young age. Lamb moved lished the rehab unit of the tain certifi cation to serve as make a difference between For Lamb, the satisfac- I’m doing something for to the area at the age of 12 Southeast Volunteer Fire emergency medical techni- whether someone lives or tion of serving with the fi re my community as well as and attended Beverly Hills Department, committed to cians in January in an effort dies. With my nursing job, department stems from be- for the guys at the fi re de- Intermediate, Thompson providing aid to fi refi ght- to serve the fi re department I’m mostly on the phone all ing able to help others. partment. Getting to know Intermediate and J. Frank ers responding to fi re calls in other ways. day and it’s a very even- “I look to help out the everybody and seeing how Dobie High School before and those affected by those “We’ll still continue paced.” people in the neighbor- the fi re department is like advancing to San Jacinto fi res. the rehab, but it’s mostly Also holding a career hood,” said Lamb. “There’s one big family is the most College to double major in “With rehab, we go used for fi res,” said Smith. as a full-time nurse, Lamb a need for people who are rewarding thing that I’ve Longtime friends, left to right, Karen Smith and Colleen Lamb joined the computer science and nurs- to fi res, and we have cof- “Luckily, in our area, we also found it diffi cult to stay willing to donate their time experienced since joining. Southeast Volunteer Fire Department together in October 2013 to serve and ing. fee, hot chocolate, food, don’t have that many fi res. within the compliances and for people in need, and I’m I’ve got an extended fami- give back to their community. “I’ve always wanted to change of clothes to take We get a lot more calls for regulations set upon emer- one of the ones who wants ly,” Smith said. join,” said Lamb. “My dad care of the fi remen and the EMTs. I kept hearing our gency medical technicians to donate and help. Being “The calls that we’ve was the fi rst chief when it homeowners,” said Lamb. fi re chief tell us at the meet- by the Texas Department of an EMT, you get called for made, just being there to was still the Sagemont Vol- “We keep them warm and ings about needing more State Health Services. a lot of emergency calls. help that person that may unteer Fire Department. I give them something to EMTs and I was already a “I’m a nurse in a real You might get called on for need to be taken to the remember walking around drink. We can also take nurse, so I decided to be- world, and when I come a motor vehicle accident, hospital, or may just need at 12 years old and collect- blood pressure and things come an EMT to give more over here, I’m an EMT, so for example, and come someone to tell them that ing money from homeown- like that. If someone is de- of my time and help a little there are certain things that across someone who’s they’re fi ne. Just being able ers to buy the fi rst vehicle. hydrated or needs to go to bit more than just focusing I cannot do,” said Lamb. been critically injured. It to help out and being a part I’ve always wanted to join, the hospital, we can call for on rehab.” “There are a lot of differ- defi nitely makes you ap- of that extended family,” so when I became a nurse an ambulance to get them Being a full-time nurse, ences between the two. I preciate life and health said Smith. Former South Belt resident launches Deadly Doodles Despite the resounding rent time commitment would isn’t even the limit, and acknowledge just how much success of Deadly Doodles be insanely cool. I want to take this brand I’ve actually done up until in the short time since its es- “I see the brand col- worldwide. I hope to see this point. tablishment, Williams refus- laborating with some of the brand being able to sup- “I took an idea and turned es to sit idly by and contin- my brands, artists or even port my family.” it into a tangible, legitimate ues to seek for measures in musicians. Like Vans for For Williams, the most brand that is bringing mer- which to cultivate and devel- instance, I would love to rewarding aspect of launch- chandise to people around op his brand. collab with them one day. ing his own brand and busi- the world, all while featur- “When I think of the fu- Some people might think ness comes in the form of ing artwork I have designed, ture of the brand I can’t help that collaborating with seeing his dreams come to ungoverned by any agency, but feel great excitement,” Vans is too high of a goal, fruition and become a reali- art-director or higher up. I said Williams. “I hope to see but I don’t think it is. We ty. am creating what I want.” the brand being my full time should always set our sets “Seeing the brand actual- Having found the experi- job, honestly. Spending the high with where we want to ly exist to this day is a dream ence of establishing his own days concepting new appar- be in life. Even if we don’t come true in itself,” said business to be a life-chang- el, researching product, net- meet our goal, at least we’ll Williams. “I try not to take ing one, Williams encourag- working with the audience have worked hard enough that for granted, and often to es others to do the same, es- and having the time to go to end up further than we get wrapped up - everything pecially if they are caught in above and beyond my cur- could have been. The sky I could be doing better, to Continued on Page 4A

Former South Belt resident Drake Williams’ launch of the Deadly Doodles clothing line has been met with positive feedback and much potential for con- tinued growth. Williams is shown above wearing a Deadly Doodles shirt.

By Jay Do Former South Belt res- of the creative, free-thinking, ident Drake Williams has and youthful demographic, recently launched an am- but I legitimately have fans bitious endeavor into the of all ages and I love that. clothing and fashion design If someone appreciates what industry. I’m doing then they’re a A longtime resident of homie of mine, no question.” the community, Williams at- Entering a competitive tended Atkinson Elementary, market fi lled with larger and Beverly Hills Intermediate more established clothing and J. Frank Dobie High brands, Williams now fac- School. Williams went on to es the challenge of fi nding attend Texas A&M Univer- ways in which to distin- sity at College Station and guish his brand from com- graduated in May 2015 with petitors. Proudly standing a degree in visualization. behind a mission to develop Fueled by an entrepre- a fashion trend completely neurial mindset and inspired different from the current by an artistic mentality, Wil- norms, Williams hopes that liams founded the Deadly consumers will be drawn to Doodles clothing line shortly the core foundations upon thereafter in October 2015. which his Deadly Doodles “I’ve had an entrepre- is built. neurial spirit since elemen- “My brand is different tary school,” said Williams. than all others because no “Since I’ve always loved one else can create the same drawing, art, and being cre- artwork that I can,” said ative, the two worlds natural- Williams. “No one else has ly collided. Creating apparel the same vision I have, and gives me a chance to impact can clearly see trends and culture. I have the power, where the trends of fashion same as infl uencers such as are going. My designs don’t Kanye West, to change the always refl ect trends, and I course of not just fashion take pride in that. Substance but the styles of our era and is something I stand for with youth. It’s exhilarating to be my brand, and originality in control of your own busi- goes a long way, especially ness, a creation of your ideas today when so much of what and dreams.” we see is sequels or copycats Williams believes his of a rip-off.” years at Texas A&M have Williams now works to instilled in him core values expand awareness of his that have proven invaluable brand by delivering content in the growing of his busi- on social media networks ness. and collaborating with local “My degree in visual- artists, making an effort to ization helped me learn the actively engage with his cus- complete process of how to tomers to the fullest extent of turn being creative into a ca- his abilities. reer,” said Williams. “Over “I use social media and my time there it helped me word of mouth heavily to realize the ins and outs of grow the brand through so- fi nding my place in the ca- cial media,” said Williams. reer known as graphic de- “I run an online webstore sign and motion graphics. I where I conduct business, learned how to take drawing, and have begun doing pop- and turn it into so much more up shops in order to actually than just doodles. Apparel make in person sales with design, branding projects, customers. That’s something website design, the oppor- that is a big step for me and tunities were endless. These the brand in terms of where were all things - fi elds - I did I want to be in the future. not know existed until step- Collaborating with other art- ping into the Visualization ists has been another way of program at Texas A&M.” getting the brand out there. Williams focuses on de- Exposing yourself to differ- signing clothing styles dif- ent audiences, and hopefully ferent from anything else connecting with new people currently offered by the you initially didn’t have the fashion industry and targets chance to connect with. I’m anyone who appreciates his always trying to learn new distinctive design styles. techniques of e-commerce “The target audience for and web marketing to con- Deadly Doodles is simply stantly evolve and adapt to everyone,” said Williams. “I what is going on within the naturally tend to attract more market.” Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 28, 2016 Williams designer . . . Steve Rosa to address Continued from Page 3A few social media accounts. Over The Back Fence by Alexis the debate as to whether or Make some merchandise, Pearland GOP club not to do so. create an online webstore, The South Belt commu- ments Offi ce of Emergen- “Just do it,” said Wil- and begin to sell your fi rst nity is invited to Pearland cy Management. Rosa will liams. “If you have an idea, items. Never look back, or Area Republican Club’s share important insights and want to create a brand, think you can’t do it. Never summer hospitality social about hurricane prepared- just do it. Take your time, give up, and keep moving SCHOOL DAZE Harkins is sent a birthday greeting Aug. 2. Thursday, July 28: Ariana Mena, Trina meeting to be held on Tues- ness for Brazoria County be patient, and don’t be a forward. It’s not easy to The following personnel and staff mem- Stuchbery Elementary Akins, Al Maldonado, Johnny Carmona, day, Aug. 16, at the Church residents. copycat. Spend time cre- work hard every day, but bers of the Pasadena Independent School Blow out the birthday candles July 29 for Alyssa Chambers, Tori Mask, Dana of Christ annex, 2217 N. The public is invited to at- ating original artwork, de- that’s what separates the District celebrate birthdays July 28 through Susan Brady. Goretti Rerri is wished a Milburn and Sandy Nelson; Friday, July Grand Blvd. tend and bring a friend. Free signs, a good logo, and a leaders from the followers.” Aug. 3. happy birthday July 30. 29: Codie Salyer, Linda Brisbay, Oscar The group will welcome refreshments and snacks will Atkinson Elementary Melillo Middle School Rodriguez, Wanda Veltman, Tracy special guest speaker Steve be served. Sing a happy birthday song to Stacy Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent Samford, Gina Trevino, Donielle Taverner, Rosa with the Brazoria Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Olson votes to protect Fontenot Aug. 1. to Norberta Mercado and Suzan Ybanez- Albert Perez and Tiffany Barras; Saturday, County Sheriff’s Depart- The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Burnett Elementary Harvey Aug. 2. July 30: Donald Rogers, Anne Hyma, Blow out the birthday candles for Maria Roberts Middle School Brenda Molina Correa, RP Wocka, healthcare providers Romero Aug. 2. Light the birthday candles July 31 for Danielle Mendoza, Melanie Benney, Israel folk dancing On July 13, South Belt protect these sacred constitu- Bush Elementary Luis Arroyo. Oren Martin, Christine Elliott and Randy Rep. Pete Olson (Texas-22) tional protections.” Maria Flores celebrates a birthday July Beverly Hills intermediate Kelley; Sunday, July 31: Gloria Wallace, voted to protect the rights of Background on the need 29. Send a happy birthday greeting to Share a slice of birthday cake Aug. 2 with Robert Gentry, Jennifer Kramer, David good for exercising individuals and healthcare for H.R. 4828: Darla Bumgardner on Aug. 1. Enjoy a slice Shasta Williams. Freeman, Jacob Stahle, Felix Garcia, And the dancing contin- of October. providers who have ethical In violation of a federal law of birthday cake with Alicia Garcia on Aug. Thompson Intermediate Jim Waltz and Ashley Glover; Monday, ues.... nobody wants to stop. Investment in the dances and religious objections to known as the Weldon Amend- 3. On July 31, happy birthday greetings Aug. 1: Gabriel Diaz, Helen Kainer, Dancing is a great way to of $4/session or $35/10 ses- abortion. Olson was a cospon- ment, the California Depart- Frazier Elementary are sent to Wayne Sanders. On Aug. 1, Andrew Burks, Denny Wranich Sr., do cardiovascular exercises sions for CSH members and sor of and voted in support of ment of Managed Health Care A birthday greeting is sent to Norma Patricia Tabarez and Bob Boyes cele- Emilio De Los Santos, Ryan Hanzelka, while having fun! The ses- $5/session or $45/10 session H.R. 4828, the Conscience requires health plans to cover Sanchez on Aug. 1. brate a birthday. Jazmine Fly is sent a Jo Lyday and Scott Bishop; Tuesday, sions are not built on one for nonmember will cover ex- Protection Act. This bill will abortions. Meador Elementary birthday greeting Aug. 2. Aug. 2: Mayra Elizabeth, Patricia Lynn another, so joining now still penses. prevent the federal govern- Religious employers in Marking a birthday Aug. 1 is Kimberly Dobie High Krivik, Ana Acosta, Juanita Herrera, Sue enables catching up quickly. Everyone is welcome to ment, and any state or local California that offer group Tanner. Birthday greetings are in order for Angela Badon and Yvette Castillo cel- Hinojosa, Dori Honohan, Terry Barclay The dances are held at join the group – even if this is government that receives fed- health plans to their employ- Karen Barton on Aug. 3. ebrate a birthday July 30. Light the birthday and Donna Northrup; and Wednesday, Congregation Shaar Hasha- the fi rst time. lom on Mondays, from 7:30 Congregation Shaar Ha- eral funds from penalizing, re- ees lodged an objection with Moore Elementary candles July 31 for Amanda Cowart and Aug. 3: Angela James-Farrar, Joaquin taliating against, or otherwise the U.S. Department of Health p.m. to 9:30 p.m. August shalom is located at 16020 El Blow out the candles on a double-lay- Stacey Grayson. The day for a triple-layer Jimenez, Jennifer Pena-Zuniga and Gina dates are 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Camino Real and is the Con- discriminating against a health and Human Services (HHS), er cake for Martha Perales and Cindy cake for Lidia Castaneda Rivera, Sherrie Valdez. care provider on the basis that which has oversight responsi- September dates are 12, servative synagogue in the Walker July 29. The day for a party for Kent and Claudette Reed is Aug. 3. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS 19 and 26 (no session on Bay Area. the provider does not partici- bility for enforcing the Wel- Eduardo Ledezma is Aug. 1. FACEBOOK FRIENDS Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, pate in abortion services. don Amendment, noting that September 5, which is La- The entire community is South Belt Elementary CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS congratulations, etc., to mynews@south bor Day). Heads up: October invited to attend. For more in- “While there is agreement the state’s action violates the A birthday greeting is sent to Lakitha The Leader sends happy birthday wish- beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject on both sides that no one Weldon Amendment. 31 will be the only day that formation, contact the Syna- Green July 28. July 31 is the day for a birth- es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a line. Items must be submitted by Friday month when the dances will gogue offi ce at 281-488-5861 should be forced to have an On June 21, HHS sent the day cake for Kristen Denbleyker. Elda birthday this week: noon for the next week’s publication. take place, since the Jewish or visit the website csh@ abortion, there is no protection state and the objecting spon- High Holidays occupy most shaarhashalom.org. for those healthcare providers sors a letter stating that HHS who oppose performing an refuses to take any action be- abortion on moral, ethical cause the insurance compa- Memorial Hermann Southeast sets record for drive Judaism discussions set or religious grounds,” Olson nies have no moral or religious Employees, physicians community,” said Kyle Price, in four children are at risk operations. “Donations like counted food buying power. Congregation Shaar Ha- questions, thoughts and said. objection to abortion cover- and volunteers at Memorial Sr. Vice President, CEO, Me- of hunger in southeast Tex- this are so important, espe- The charity provides food, shalom’s own Rabbi Stuart opinions to share. “The Constitution protects age. The Weldon Amendment Hermann Southeast Hospital morial Hermann Southeast as. SeAM works to provide cially in the middle of the clothing, and household and Federow is hosting free, Congregation Shaar Ha- these individuals from gov- provides that states receiving raised a record $24,741 and Hospital. food to nearly 2,000 families year. I’m not sure we could fi nancial assistance for those open to the public, weekly shalom, located at 16020 El ernment discrimination for federal funds may not dis- collected 37 pounds of food “As health care providers, across southeast Houston make it through the summer in need in southeast Houston. discussions. The sessions are Camino Real, is the Conser- refusing to participate in the criminate against health plans during its Annual Food Drive we know the importance of a each month. without this kind of generos- Memorial Hermann held every second Thursday vative synagogue in the Bay for Southeast Area Ministries healthy diet and the serious “This donation is a vital ity and support.” Southeast Chaplaincy Ser- taking of innocent life. I ap- based on their decision not to of the month at Victor’s, 1425 Area. For more information, plaud the House for acting to cover or pay for abortions. (SeAM). implications a lack of food part of our ministry and we SeAM, working in close vices and Partners in Caring “I’m so proud of our can have on a child’s physi- are extremely grateful to the partnership with the Houston raised awareness and do- NASA Pkwy., at 7 p.m. contact the offi ce at 281- employees, physicians, and cal and mental health,” said physicians, administration Food Bank, can turn just a nations for its Annual Food The public is invited to 488-5861 or at csh@shaar SJ offers maritime volunteers who are dedicat- Price. and staff at Memorial Her- few dollars into food for two Drive through a raffl e, bake join the discussion and bring hashalom.org. ed to making a difference in According to the Hous- mann Southeast,” says Daer to three days because of the sales, and other unit and de- classes before deadline people’s lives and serving our ton Food Bank, roughly one Platt, SeAM’s director of organization’s bulk and dis- partment fundraisers. Local artist exhibit ends Experience the work of Art Center juried the exhibi- The San Jacinto College time engineering using equip- local artists during the 2016 tion. Entrance to the gallery maritime program is offering ment that includes refriger- Memorial Hermann Southeast collects food Bay Area Juried Exhibition, is free, and gallery hours engineering courses to help ation, electrical controller, which ends Aug. 11. are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon- mariners meet new U.S. Coast desktop simulation, compre- All artists in the show live day through Thursday and 9 Guard regulations that will go hensive pump, hydraulic and within a 30-mile radius of a.m. to noon on Friday in the into effect on Jan. 1, 2017. pneumatics trainers. University of Houston-Clear Bayou Building, 2700 Bay The following courses are All classes are USCG Lake. Area Blvd. Paid parking is being offered: Engine Room approved. Upon successful Artwork on display in- available in the visitor lot. To Resource Management, Lead- completion students will re- cludes sculpture, photog- learn more about the exhibit, ership and Teamwork, Lead- ceive their certifi cates, which raphy, digital painting and call Jeff Bowen, 281-283- ership and Managerial Skills, will then permit them to gain more. Curator Daniel Fuller 3376, or visit www.uhcl.edu/ Designated Duty Engineer employment in the offshore of the Atlanta Contemporary artgallery. 4000 Horsepower, Qualifi ed workforce. Member of the Engineering San Jacinto College offers Remove Trip Hazards & Standing Water Department Oilier and Man- the maritime program for agement of Electrical and working mariners to update Sidewalks + Driveways + Pool Decks + Patio Electronic Control Equipment. their USCG certifi cations, Additional maritime en- an associate degree program CONCRETE gineering courses are under in maritime transportation RAISING development. The following for those who are new to the CORPORATION courses are expected to be industry and an associate de- 713-991-1777 offered by the January 2017 gree for cargo handling/logis- deadline: Rating Part of an tics, transferable to the Texas Engineering Watch Motor Southern University maritime Only Assessments, Offi cer logistics program and the Uni- in Charge of an Engineering versity of Houston College WANNA WORK? Watch Motor, Auxiliary Ma- of Technology logistics pro- Ask for Joe chinery, Basic Electronic and gram. Introduction to Ships Electricity and Instruments and shipping courses are in- and Controllers. cluded in the college’s busi- All San Jacinto College ness administration associate maritime courses are taught degree, transferable to Texas Chaplain Eddie Simmons, along with Selma Atatural and deliver donations to Daer Platt, director of operations of in the new Maritime Technol- A&M University in Galveston Cindy Salgado from Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Southeast Area Ministries (SeAM). ogy and Training Center on through an articulation agree- the maritime campus, 3700 ment. Old State Highway 146 in La For more information, visit Porte. Students train in mari- sanjac.edu/maritime. Remember When Southbelt Montessori School 40 years ago (1976) video equipment. belonging to an Australian down to further pursue her School District encouraged Day Care Facility The Southeast Volunteer San Jacinto College re- tourist who had left it at the career goals. Under Parm- families to take advan- Fire Department offi cially gents met in an open hear- Sageglen pool. er’s leadership, Frazier was tage of the multiple back- 12495 Scarsdale • 281-484-7222 moved into its new quarters, ing and voted to raise the 15 years ago (2001) rated “Exemplary” by the to-school fairs planned Station #1 in Scarsdale. district’s tax rate by at least SBHLL 14-year-old All- Texas Education Agency for the area. Families had The San Jacinto Col- 3 percent. Stars reached the fi nals for the previous fi ve consec- the opportunity to re- lege Board of Regents ap- 30 years ago (1986) in Waco before falling to utive years. In 2010, Parmer ceive free immunizations, proved proposed plans for A tank trailer containing Gregory-Portland 4-3. was named PISD’s Region health screenings, school FREE the building of a campus on residual amounts of anhy- The City of Houston 4 Principal of the Year and supplies, haircuts and other its new college site located drous ammonia sank into hosted a buy-out meeting the Texas Elementary Prin- helpful information. Registration near Beamer and Choate the pavement of a vacant for residents in the 100-year cipals and Supervisors As- To take full advantage Road. Safeway store parking lot at fl ood plain. sociation’s National Distin- of the back-to-school fairs, 35 years ago (1981) Hughes and South Belt and 10 years ago (2006) guished Principal. parents had to have the $100 A Week for All Ages Harris County Sheriff’s released traces of gases into A police chase which A fatal traffi c accident student’s immunization re- • Open Monday thru Friday, 6a.m.-7p.m. deputies and Houston po- the atmosphere. lasted nearly two hours occurred during the early cords. Three events planned • All Meals Provided • NCI Accepted lice confi scated $70,000 in Three 10th-grade Dobie passed through the South morning hours leaving one prior to the beginning of • All Caregivers CPR & First Aid Certiied stolen merchandise, includ- students, who were caught Belt area four times. The dead and another hospital- school included Texas Chil- • Accepting children 6 wks - 13 yrs old ing a truck and boat. Stolen trying to steal a car, were chase ended when sus- ized when a silver Chev- dren’s Health Plan 11th an- property included televi- charged with burglary of pect Kenneth Wayne Pool rolet Trailblazer crashed in nual back-to-school fair at • Drop-ins Welcome • Siblings Discount sions, stereos, clothing and a motor vehicle, were sent crashed into a ditch be- the 11300 block of the Gulf Almeda Mall; CT Church to Galveston Juvenile De- tween Fairmont and Spen- Freeway northbound feed- back-to-school fair; and the tention Center for a week, cer in Pasadena. er road at Hartsook, south Pasadena ISD Community went before a judge and PISD insurance premi- of Edgebrook. The driver, Service Fair sponsored by were released into parental ums skyrocketed, report- Adam Joseph Garcia, 30, of PISD and Harris County custody. The juveniles were edly due to the high cost Pasadena, was pronounced Public Health and Envi- connected with at least sev- of property damage in the dead at the scene, while a ronmental Services. en automobile burglaries in 2005 hurricane season. female passenger, 33, was Here comes the Pearland area. South Belt Texas Assess- transported by Life Flight to 25 years ago (1991) ment of Knowledge and Memorial Hermann Hospi- Sageglen parents of We- Skills (TAKS) scores were tal in stable condition. Wit- WALKER LAW OFFICES ber students were able to above both district and state nesses at the scene reported Milton Walker, J.D. have their students trans- averages. PISD overall was seeing the victim driving er- the bride . . . ferred by placing a phone still below the state average. ratically. He was observed 281-481-0909 call and making the request. 5 years ago (2011) to be speeding, tailgating Mercantile Trust Co. 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The incident hap- and the time in building the million per year over the pened at the Lounge Plaza ballpark. next two years, the school Men’s Club in the 12300 • Invitations • Envelopes • 20 years ago (1996) district had initially laid block of the Gulf Freeway Ayrshire and Griggs cor- off 340 employees, includ- near Fuqua. Witnesses re- FURNITURE RE-DO porations reportedly sold a ing 180 instructors. For the ported that the victim and • Napkins • Matchbooks • portion of their 135 acres South Belt community, this the suspect had an alterca- • Re-Pair • Re-Finish at the beltway-tollway and meant the loss of 16 area tion earlier in the evening. Gulf Freeway to AMC. teachers, three of whom The suspect later returned • Re-Glue • Re-Screw • Thank You Cards • David Graham and Mi- were rehired in the school with a pistol and shot the chael Phillips, both 11, district. victim multiple times in the ‘We Re-Do For You’ were given $200 each af- After serving seven dis- chest and leg. The victim For Free Estimates Call: ter fi nding and turning in tinguished years as princi- was transported to a nearby 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 a bag containing $1,900, pal at Frazier Elementary, hospital, where he later died. Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 passports and credit cards Rhonda Parmer stepped Pasadena Independent Thursday, July 28, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Dobie bowling teams head to nationals Perez grateful for Hickman’s support, faith Ashley Christine Perez, one of J. Frank Dobie High PetSmart’s Adoptathon, HOSA and Melillo tutoring and fall School’s Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished educator festivals. Perez has enjoyed leadership positions as president Rowena Hickman, a volleyball coach. of the Math Club and Latin Club, captain of the volleyball Both were honored at the annual Pasadena Independent team, and secretary of the National Honor Society. Concerning School District Shining Stars Gala, which recognizes the top the future, Perez plans to attend college and medical school. students from each high school and their favorite teachers. Following her time in medical school, Perez hopes to become Perez has volunteered with the National Honor Society, a part of Doctors Without Borders. Regarding her teacher, Perez said, “She has always had faith in me as a player and as a person altogether. Her support means so much to me.” The South Belt Shining Stars will present a series of the students being hon- ored along with their favor- ite mentor. This is the sixth in the series of 10. The 10 Shining Stars represent the Members of the J. Frank Dobie boys and girls bowling teams who Kaylynn Garcia, (back row) Michael Castillo, Sydney Meijia, Jo- Top 10 Dobie High School students. Information and will participate in the National Bowling competition this weekend seph Castillo, Noah Mejia, Brandon Harder, Robert Lazo, Chelsey photos were supplied by are, left to right, (front row) Karis Pham, Shelby Henderer, Dan- Keener, Nicholas Luna, Clarissa Castillo and Coach Shannon the Pasadena Independent iel Harder, Jose Hernandez, Nyomi Carrington, Monica Zabala, Howard. School District. The Leader is also run- ning Top 10 Shining Stars from Memorial and South Dobie boys, girls bowling teams advance High Houston. School Bowling National Championships By Jay Do to peer-coach the kids who bers to achieve the unprece- we’re struggling as a team, team apart from others. I Salinas thankful for Rodriguez’s support Both the boys and girls need help. Rather than dented levels of success. so we’re really working have no doubt that this will Daisy Salinas, one of Pasadena Memorial High School’s to major in finance. Following her finance degree, Salinas teams of the J. Frank Dobie complaining about the kids “We have been very on improving our baker serve as an advantage to us Shining Stars, is shown with distinguished educator Norma hopes to work her way up to become a CEO of a corporation High School bowling team with the lower skill set blessed to be given the op- game.” in the long run.” Rodriguez, an instructor of algebra. and create an international business to repay everyone that will soon represent not only being on their team, they portunity to be considered Whereas other teams For Lazo, the opportu- Salinas has done volunteer work as a peer mentor for has assisted her in her education, especially her support- their school and district, but help bring them along so a sport on our campus,” may bring highly skilled nity to represent his school, intermediate students and senior homeroom. ive parents. Salinas commented about her teacher, “Mrs. also the state of Texas in the that everyone is closer to said Howard. “Because our bowlers to the competition, hometown and state is one She has also participated in many extracurricular activ- Rodriquez, an incredibly generous teacher, has been my 2016 United States High matching the level of play principal chooses to recog- Howard believes the cama- that he does not carry light- ities and organizations, including the National Honor idol to pursue my dreams. Not only was she always helpful School Bowling Nation- of the kids who have been nize our program as a sport, raderie of the Dobie mem- ly. Society, the Spanish Honor Society, orchestra, Colorguard, by devoting her time for tutoring in the mornings and eve- al Championship hosted doing it their whole lives.” he gives us credibility, bers will prove to be an un- “This opportunity HOSA and DECA. nings, she molded me into knowing what a hard working by the United States High The fruits of the team’s whereas UIL has not done assailable asset to the team. means everything to me,” Salinas plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin woman truly is. With her amusing side, she has never failed School Bowling Founda- labor have become glaring- that yet. That carries a lot of “We do a lot of team said Lazo. “We are excited to bring a smile to my face. tion in Ft. Lauderdale, Flor- ly evident, as its members weight. He’s really done a bonding,” said Howard. as ever to represent not only I learned the foundations ida on July 30 and 31. have continued to uphold lot to help us overcome the “This team is a family. Dobie High School, but also of mathematics with her The journey to nationals Dobie’s fi ne traditions of belief that bowling is just a They fi ght like family, they the city of Houston and the exceptional style of teach- has proven to be a long and success with decisive victo- club or an activity that a lot love like family. That’s the state of Texas in this event. ing. Mrs. Rodriquez has, arduous one, with members ries at the regional and state of teams are faced with.” way we’re able to repeat We have been preparing without a doubt, been my of both teams committing levels for the third consec- Since the state cham- our success so consistently, inspiration for being a pos- non-stop for months now, itive individual. If I were to countless hours over the utive year, making history pionships, the team has sometimes with a different and I can’t wait to get there describe her in one word, it course of the past school along the way. continued to work to better group of kids. We do ev- and show the country what would be persevering.” year to ensure the success “This is the fi rst time in themselves, focusing on erything together. We do we can do. Hopefully, we The South Belt Shining of the team. the history of the state play- a particular strength that fundraising together, we can make everyone proud.” Stars will be presented in a “My kids work really offs that they’ve had both the Howard believes will prove do our community service Howard anticipates the series of 10 students being hard,” said head bowling boys and the girls team from essential at the national together. They have bonded team’s performance at the honored along with their coach Shannon Howard. the same school to place in championships. as a team and as a coach I competition to be as re- favorite mentor. This is the “These kids have worked fi nals,” said Howard. “We’ve been practicing feel that that’s what sets our markable as ever and the sixth in the series of 10. hard honing their skills all Both teams placed all summer,” said Howard. program apart.” outcome to be nothing short The 10 Shining Stars year. They practice every eighth in the Texas High “We’ve practiced baker, Team member Rob- of exceptional, but places represent the Top 10 Pas- week, sometimes twice School Bowling Champi- which is a specifi c play ert Lazo agrees. “Most of having fun as the forefront adena Memorial High a week. A lot of them are onships, qualifying them where everybody bowls our team is comprised of priority of the team. School students. The in- in different leagues. We to advance to the national fi ve frames and then rotates bowlers that began at a “I have no doubt they formation and photos were have kids who just start- champions. for the next fi ve frames. very young age somewhere will do very well,” said supplied by the Pasadena ed bowling this past year Despite not being rec- Our kids are very talented around 6 years old, so we’ve Howard. “They’re very Independent School Dis- and kids who have been ognized as an offi cial sports individually, and they’ve all been bonded together relaxed, and that’s a good trict. bowling since they could organization by the Texas been practicing the baker for years now and we are a thing, because I always The Leader is also run- walk. The ability level on University Interscholastic game, because that’s where big family,” said Lazo. “We want them to have fun. I ning the Top 10 Shining the team varies, but the League, opportunities of- our forte has been. Every all have each other’s back always tell them that if Stars from Dobie and South kids who have been doing fered at Dobie have enabled year, we’ve been able to no matter what, and that they’re not having fun, Houston high schools. it their whole life manage Howard and her team mem- save it with the baker if is what I think will set our then they shouldn’t do this because their heart isn’t in it. From watching them practice, I can tell Memorial Hermann adds healing garden you that their hearts are in it. They’re very confi dent, LeBlanc inspires Gonzalez with impactful but they also have a lot of fun and have a good time. motivation, unique teaching methods That’s ultimately all that matters.” South Houston High School’s Shining Star Jazmin National Hispanic Honor Society (NHHS) secretary and As a coach, Howard Mariely Gonzalez is shown with distinguished educator Mu Alpha Theta historian. Concerning the future, Gonzalez fi nds it diffi cult to put her Justin LeBlanc, science instructor. Gonzalez has volunteered plans to attend a four-year university to major in either med- pride for the team into with the Student Council, at South Houston Elementary’s Art icine or business. Regarding her teacher, Gonzalez said, “As words. Show and Fall Festival, Asbury United Methodist Church I get older, I learn to appreciate my teachers and everything “I’m very proud of Winter Carnival, Trunk or Treat, Rick Schneider Middle they do for us more and more. Mr. LeBlanc has been one of School’s Band Fun Night, Star of Hope and at various events those educators. I have known him since the seventh grade this team,” said Howard. at the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. and as the years go by, he continues to motivate me in my “These kids are really She has engaged in extracurricular activities includ- studies. His style of teaching was unique and made learning amazing. The amount of ing marching and concert band, National Honor Society, fun. Thanks to his class, I was motivated to always work pride I have for them and National Hispanic Honor Society, Student Council, Mu hard to get what I want. His advice and motivation led me to their ability to have this Alpha Theta, the bowling and basketball teams and HOSA, become an excellent student and I will always be thankful kind of commitment to the holding leadership positions as Drum Major, NHS president, for that. Mr. LeBlanc is a teacher full of unique and positive sport is just overwhelming. energy that fills his class- These kids work very hard, room with laughter and joy and they’re not given any- where everyone can enjoy thing. We work together learning.” as a unit, and every year I The South Belt Shining have that worry that we’re Stars will be presented in a going to fall off a little series of 10 students being bit, but so far, that hasn’t honored along with their happened yet. Every year, favorite mentor. This is the they just work harder and sixth in the series of 10. become the best that they The 10 Shining Stars rep- can be. They have to some- resent the Top 10 South times give things up and Houston High School stu- dents. make certain choices for The information and the team. A lot of these photos were supplied by kids chose not to go on a the Pasadena Independent summer vacation because School District. they’re committed to get- The Leader is also run- ting the team to do well at ning the Top 10 Shining nationals. For me, I’m just Stars from Dobie and Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital recently opened $14 million renovation. Employees, physicians and proud of all the hard work Memorial high schools. a healing garden for employees as part of the hospital’s volunteers provided the funding for the project. they’ve put in.” Employees, volunteers provide healing garden at MHSH CHURCH DIRECTORY Memorial Hermann “The healing garden is a used outdoor space. The Southeast Hospital recently special place because it was benches, fountain and land- opened a new healing gar- made possible by our em- scaping will provide doctors, den on campus. The healing ployees and our volunteers,” nurses and staff a quiet space garden is located on the third says Kyle Price, Sr. Vice for refl ection. fl oor of the hospital near the President and CEO, Memo- Currently, Memorial Her- intensive care unit and will rial Hermann Southeast Hos- mann Southeast is renovat- AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice provide employees with out- pital. ing each of the hospital’s door space to refl ect and re- “Our physicians, nurses 237 patient rooms and seven charge. and staff work with patients nursing stations. The renova- The healing garden is part and families in various stages tion and expansion project is The Catholic Community of of a larger $14 million ex- of wellness and illness each expected to be complete by ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST pansion and renovation proj- day and at times a hospital 2018. Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant ect currently underway at the can be a stressful environ- Memorial Hermann South- Rev. Alvaro Interiano, Parochial Vicar hospital. ment. We want to be certain east is located at 11800 Asto- 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church The healing garden is the emotional and spiritual ria Blvd. For information on www.stlukescatholic.com unique in that the funding for needs of our staff are being the many high level services 10603 Blackhawk the project was provided ex- met and the healing garden available at Memorial Her- LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 clusively through donations will play an important role mann Southeast visit http:// Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. from employees, physicians in serving those needs.” www.memorialhermann. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors and volunteers at Memorial The healing garden has org/locations/southeast/ or Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Hermann Southeast. been repurposed from un- call 281-929-6100. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities

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LLeagueeague CCityity currently a student at the University of Houston at Clear Lake. eccoffi [email protected] SECTION B Thursday, July 28, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED August 1 is nearing; Preseason workout slate Clear Brook – (Aug. 1-3) Sophomores Brook, Dobie VB will look to contend through seniors workout 4:30 to 7 p.m. so are FB workouts Can Clear Brook and tinue its opening night ing to do along the way. The Houston Clear Brook counters with Dobie – (Aug. 1-3) Sophomores through Dobie end their 2016 var- “tradition,” taking on It may sound like a bro- Area Volleyball Coaches Fab 50 nominees Jaden The time is near. The the school’s first major seniors workout 4 to 6 p.m. sity volleyball playoff ab- private school power St. ken record, but the District Association revealed its Newsome, a four-year let- Dobie varsity football pro- Division I commitment sences in quick order? The Agnes at Lady Wolverine 24-6A alignment was al- Fab 50 list for the 2016 terwinner, as well as Jor- gram is looking to take a in more than a decade in son workouts last spring. beginning Aug. 4-5, the time is coming for the an- Gymnasium. The varsity ready the toughest in Re- campaign, and it’s littered dan Russell. big step or two this season, April, and there are oth- The team appears set at Wolverines will shift to swer to begin developing. action begins at 6:30 p.m. gion III, and the arrival with players from the 24- Alvin, the newcomer and it all begins Monday, ers who should follow suit a number of offensive po- morning workouts in an Both programs will be- At Dobie, the Lady of Alvin doesn’t figure to 6A ranks. to the 24-6A ranks, lost Aug. 1, as players will this season and beyond. sitions, but there are open- effort to beat the heat. gin preseason workouts Longhorns will play a tri- make things any simpler Clear Creek, which all-time digs leader Tay- don T-shirts and shorts for Then there’s the issue ings. The same goes for Brook will practice for Monday, Aug. 1, with match Aug. 9, with Elkins for anyone. reached the Region III lor Horsfall to gradua- non-contact drills and con- of playoff wins. Dobie has the defensive side of the two weeks before taking tryouts getting started and Atascocita visiting. Can Clear Brook and semifinals in 2015 before tion, but first-team 22-6A ditioning work for much not had one since 2004. football. The faster the an- on Texas City in a scrim- at 8 a.m., and returning Varsity play will begin at Dobie end their 2016 var- a loss to Fort Bend Austin, selection Chloee Holden of the week. Of late, the Longhorns swers are found, the better mage Aug. 12, at Stinga- player training continuing 4 p.m., and subvarsity play sity volleyball playoff ab- lost just two players on its leads the way, along with What an exciting time haven’t been able to get for Dobie. ree Stadium in Texas City. throughout the day. will take place on an adja- sences in quick order? The entire roster. second-team pick Sydney of year it is – sans the ex- over the proverbial hump The Longhorns will The second week Those lengthy work- cent court. time is coming for the an- Fab 50 members Cait- Dungen. treme heat. Dobie has a otherwise known as North scrimmage Strake Jesuit provides an interesting outs will continue through Is a journey back to swer to begin developing. lyn Burroway, Maddie In 24-6A, it boils down legitimate shot to win its Shore, the current Class Friday, Aug. 12, at Cru- matchup as Clear Brook Thurday, Aug. 4, and the postseason in the Both programs will be- Flora, Hannah Froeschl to the fact that Clear Falls, first district championship 6A, Division I state cham- sader Stadium. There is hosts Dobie in an Aug. scrimmages will then be cards for Clear Brook or gin preseason workouts and Melissa McNeil lead Clear Springs, Clear since the 2010 season. pion. plenty to achieve before 19, scrimmage, set to be held Aug. 5 and Aug. 6. Dobie? Obviously Clear Monday, Aug. 1, with the way for Clear Creek. Creek, Friendswood and But this season is about Whether it’s a win over that time comes. played at Challenger Sta- After another workout day Brook head coach Mere- tryouts getting started Friendswood had a pair even Clear Lake have much more than carrying North Shore or Atascoci- CB back to work dium in Webster, which Monday, Aug. 8, the regu- dith Thompson along with at 8 a.m., and returning of Fab 50 members, in- challenged for the Region the 22-6A title trophy out ta come Nov. 11 or so in Like Dobie, Clear is opening for football for lar season starts Tuesday, Dobie head coach Dawn player training continuing cluding Kelly Colwell and III tournament title in re- of Bulldog Stadium come the bidistrict round of the Brook’s football program the first time beginning Aug. 9. Gutierrez Sexton hope so, throughout the day. Shannon Murphy. cent years. Nov. 4. playoffs, the Longhorns is excited to get back to this season. Clear Brook will con- but there is plenty of prov- Those lengthy work- Clear Falls, the Region Alvin is out to prove it Entering his second sea- want to reach week 12. work under the direction outs will continue through III champion two seasons can hang with the big dogs son as head coach, Mike But that’s a ways off. of second-year head coach Thurday, Aug. 4, and ago, has standouts Briana after a successful four- Norman is intent on carv- More important to Nor- Mike Allison. scrimmages will then be Garcia and Sophie Shaaf year run in 22-6A. ing out a bigger piece of man and his staff right From Aug. 1 to Aug. 3, held Aug. 5 and Aug. 6. on the Fab 50 list, and Continued on Page 3B the pie for the Longhorns. now is the players in the all Wolverine players will After another workout day Class of 2016 linebacker program picking up where work out in the afternoons. Monday, Aug. 8, the regu- Dedrick Simpson became they left off during offsea- When the pads go on lar season starts Tuesday, USA KARATE Aug. 9. Clear Brook will con- SUMMER CAMP Shiflett Realtors has them tinue its opening night “tradition”, taking on SIGN UP NOW! Pasadena ISD athletics department private school power St. $120 WEEKLY FEE INCLUDES Agnes at Lady Wolverine • KARATE TRAINING • FIELD TRIPS COME LEARN: Gymnasium. The varsity • BUTTERFLY MUSEUM to sell football season tix packages action begins at 6:30 p.m. • LASER TAG • RESPECT At Dobie, the Lady • FOCUS Now through Friday, Field House. Individual er and Beltway 8 next to • IMAX Longhorns will play a tri- • SWIMMING • CONFIDENCE August 19, from 8 a.m. tickets only will be avail- the South Belt-Ellington • DISCIPLINE match Aug. 9, with Elkins • BOWLING until 4:30 p.m., Pasadena able after August 19. 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at Channelview Dobie La Porte Bellaire Texas City Friday, Sept. 2 Saturday, Sept. 3 Friday, Sept. 2 Saturday, Sept. 3 Friday, Sept. 2 Ray Maddry Stadium, 6 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m.

Houston Heights at La Porte South Houston at Sam Rayburn Clements Saturday, Sept. 10 Friday, Sept. 9 Friday, Sept. 9 Saturday, Sept. 10 Friday, Sept. 9 Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. Bulldog Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m.

Clear Springs at Clear Creek at Clear Falls Clear Brook at Alvin Friday, Sept. 23 Friday, Sept. 23 Friday, Sept. 23 Friday, Sept. 23 Friday, Sept. 23 Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Alvin ISD Stadium, 7 p.m.

at Clear Brook Alvin Clear Creek (HC) at Friendswood Dickinson Friday, Sept. 30 Friday, Sept. 30 Friday, Sept. 30 Friday, Sept. 30 Saturday, Oct. 1 Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. Winston Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 1 p.m.

at Alvin at Dickinson Friendswood Clear Lake at Clear Falls Thursday, Oct. 6 Friday, Oct. 7 Friday, Oct. 7 Friday, Oct. 7 Friday, Oct. 7 Alvin ISD Stadium, 6:30 p.m. Vitanza Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Marisa Perla, a Morris Middle School student, will represent the Southeast Region at the USA Elite Select All-American Games in Kissimmee, Fla., as a youth softball player. A pitcher for the Texas Glory Atkins-Saenz 10-U team, Friendswood Clear Falls at Clear Lake at Clear Springs Clear Brook (HC) Perla is the daughter of Jaime and Henry Perla, residents of the Southbridge subdivision. Saturday, Oct. 15 Friday, Oct. 14 Friday, Oct. 14 Friday, Oct. 14 Friday, Oct. 14 Veterans, 1 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m South Belt sports news, notes at Dickinson at Clear Brook Clear Springs Alvin (HC) at Friendswood South Belt Youth Soccer Club sign-up Friday, Oct. 21 Friday, Oct. 21 Friday, Oct. 21 Friday, Oct. 21 Friday, Oct. 21 The South Belt Soccer Club is now accepting on-line registration for the fall Vitanza Stadium, 7 p.m. 2016 season as youth boys and girls age 4 to 18 are welcome to join the league. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Winston Stadium, 7 p.m. Children eligible for the under 5 to under 8 (4, 5, 6 and 7-year-olds) will pay $115 to register, while children in the under 9 and under 10 groups (8 and 9-year- Clear Lake (HC) olds) will pay $130. Those in the under 11 and older (10 to 18-year-olds) will pay Friendswood (HC) at Alvin at Dickinson at Clear Creek $170 to register. Friday, Oct. 28 Families may register their children by visiting www.southbeltsoccer.org, and Friday, Oct. 28 Friday, Oct. 28 Friday, Oct. 28 Friday, Oct. 28 simply follow the prompts. After registering on-line, families will be required to Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. present a copy of their child’s birth certificate to the SBYSC team coach. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Alvin ISD Stadium, 7 p.m. Vitanza Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Only credit card/debit card payments will be accepted at the time of on-line registration. A late fee will be assessed after Sept. 1, 2016. at Clear Falls The registration fee covers/includes uniform shirt, shorts and socks in addi- at Clear Lake Dickinson Clear Creek Clear Springs tion to the league-wide fundraiser. Parents will be responsible for providing shin Friday, Nov. 4 guards, soccer cleats and a practice ball. Friday, Nov. 4 Saturday, Nov. 5 Friday, Nov. 4 Friday, Nov. 4 Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Practices begin in August, with games set to begin in September. Regular sea- Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 1 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. son games will be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, either at El Franco (HC) Homecoming Lee Park or Beverly Hills Park. (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming

Dobie End of Summer Swim Clinic Aug. 1-4 Dobie High School swimming coaches Bradley Nguyen and Kyle Ediger will host the Longhorns’ End of Summer Swim Clinic Monday through Thursday, Aug. 1-4, at the Beverly Hills Intermediate pool. 2016 Pasadena ISD Varsity Football Schedule Students age 6 through 14 are eligible to attend the clinic, which will run from 5 to 6 p.m. each day. Cost of the clinic is $50, cash only. Pasadena Sam Rayburn South Houston Memorial The Pasadena Independent School District does not provide medical insurance Dobie coverage for these types of summer or extracurricular activities, so parents are Summer Creek Galena Park at Clements at Clear Creek at College Park responsible for such coverage. For more information on registration details, Friday, Aug. 26 Thursday, Aug. 25 Friday, Aug. 26 Friday, Aug. 26 direct emails to Nguyen at kt [email protected]. Saturday, Aug. 27 Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Rhodes Stadium, 6 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m. Woodforest Stadium, 7 p.m. Dobie swim to open workouts Aug. 1 In conjunction with the End of Summer Swim Clinic, Dobie High School at Chavez Aldine Galena Park Vidor swimming coaches Bradley Nguyen and Kyle Ediger will open preseason work- at Clear Springs outs to both current Longhorn swimmers and incoming freshmen as of the 2016- Saturday, Sept. 3 Saturday, Sept. 3 Friday, Sept. 2 Saturday, Sept. 3 Thursday, Sept. 1 2017 school year. The workouts will run Aug. 1-4, from 3 to 5 p.m., which is Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. prior to the start of the youth clinic. Both events will be held at the Beverly Hills Challenger Stadium, 6 p.m. Barnett Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Intermediate pool. The Pasadena Independent School District does not provide medical insurance at Aldine coverage for these types of summer or extracurricular activities, so parents are at Morton Ranch Bellaire Clear Falls at Clear Brook responsible for such coverage. Saturday, Sept. 10 Friday, Sept. 9 Friday, Sept. 9 Saturday, Sept. 10 Friday, Sept. 9 For more information on registration details, direct emails to Nguyen at kt Thorne Stadium, 6 p.m. [email protected]. Rhodes Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Challenger Stadium, 7 p.m.

SJC softball tryouts Aug. 12 Pearland at Dawson at South Houston at Needville at Rosenberg Terry The San Jacinto College softball team will host tryouts for the 2017 season on Friday, Sept. 16 Friday, August 12. High school seniors are invited to attend. Pitchers and catch- Friday, Sept. 16 Thursday, Sept. 22 Friday, Sept. 16 Thursday, Sept. 15 ers will try out from 2 to 4 p.m., and infield and outfield prospects will try out Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. from 4 to 6 p.m. All tryouts will take place at the San Jacinto College South The Rig, 7 p.m Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Blue Jay, 7 p.m. Traylor Stadium, 7 p.m. Campus softball field located at 13735 Beamer. Participants are asked to register for tryouts with Assistant Softball Coach Kelsey Walters, at kelsey.walters@sjcd. Dobie edu or 281-998-6150 ext. 3524. Deer Park St. Thomas (HC) La Porte Pasadena Thursday, Sept. 29 Friday, Sept. 23 Friday, Sept. 30 Saturday, Sept. 24 Thursday, Sept. 22 Rising Stars off to nationals Veterans Stadium, 6:30 Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. The Rising Stars Track Club is set for the season finale, the 2016 Amateur Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. p.m. Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games beginning Friday, July 29, at Turner Stadium in Humble. The local team qualified 33 of its athletes, many in more La Porte at Deer Park at La Porte than one event, for the national competition. Athletes first had to advance past at Memorial at Sam Rayburn district and regional competition. The AAA Junior Olympic Games will run Thursday, Sept. 29 Thursday, Oct. 6 Friday, Oct, 30 Friday, Sept. 30 through Aug. 6. The Leader will have a list of top finishes for the Rising Stars Friday, Oct. 7 Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Abshire Stadium, 7 p.m. Bulldog Stadium, 7 p.m. when the results become available. Veterans Stadium, 6:30 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m.

Bay Area Football League starts Aug. 13 at Deer Park Memorial Deer Park (HC) Practices are underway, and each of the Bay Area Football League’s teams are Sam Rayburn South Houston (HC) Friday, Oct. 14 Friday, Oct. 7 (HC) Saturday, Oct. 8 busy preparing for the start of the season, which comes Saturday, Aug. 13. On Thursday, Oct. 13 Friday, Oct. 14 opening day, the Southbelt Dolphins will host the Ellington Rams in a series of Abshire Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 1 p.m. games at Blackhawk Park. Meanwhile, the Sagemont Cowboys will face the Veterans, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m Pasadena Panthers at Pasadena High School. The pee wee game begins at 8 a.m., followed by senior play at 9 a.m. Junior action comes at 10:45 a.m., followed by sophomore play at 12:30 p.m. The freshmen complete the day’s action at 2:15 at South Houston Memorial at Dobie at Memorial at Pasadena p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 Thursday, Oct. 20 Thursday, Oct. 13 Friday, Oct. 14 Thursday, Oct. 20 Dobie exes tennis coming Aug. 13 Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Any former Dobie High School varsity tennis players are invited to take part in the Longhorns’ annual series of exes matches Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Longhorn Courts. Current Dobie players will engage in doubles competition Pasadena (HC) at Dobie South Houston Dobie La Porte against any former players, including those from the 2015-2016 school year. An Friday, Oct. 28 Thursday, Oct. 27 Friday, Oct. 21 informal pre-tournament workout will be held prior to the start of play, which Friday, Oct. 28 Saturday, Oct. 29 comes at 9 a.m. For more information, direct email to Dobie head coach Manuel Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 1 p.m. Moreno Jr. at [email protected] or [email protected].

Thompson FB equipment pickup is Aug. 12 at La Porte Sam Rayburn at Pasadena at Sam Rayburn at Deer Park The Thompson Intermediate football coaching staff will welcome players for Friday, Nov. 4 Friday, Nov. 4 Friday, Nov. 4 Thursday, Oct. 27 Friday, Nov. 4 the first of two equipment pickup dates Friday, Aug. 12, at the school. Eighth- grade students may pick up their practice gear from 10 a.m. to noon, with the Bulldog Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. Veterans Stadium, 6 p.m. Abshire Stadium, 7 p.m. seventh-graders invited to do so from 1 to 3 p.m. A second equipment pick-up (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming (HC) Homecoming date will be Monday, Aug. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. (HC) Homecoming Thursday, July 28, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Volleyball workouts begin Aug. 1 across Region III Coyotes unveil 2016 men’s soccer slate Continued from Page 1B reside in 22-6A. Park has been a nemesis 12-0. The Lady Deer were Deer Park figures to be Clear Brook and Dick- The Lady Longhorns for the Lady Longhorns swept 3-0 in the first round led by four juniors, includ- inson have been highly- will be led by last year’s in district play over the of the playoffs by Alvin. ing outside hitters Emily competitive without being 22-6A Newcomer of the years. But Deer Park graduat- Kent and Morgan Railey, able to get over the hump. Year Taylor Pleasants as In 2015-2016, Deer ed four first-team All-Dis- right side Ally Combs and Every match night, it well as several other key Park went 21-13 overall trict 21-6A players, leav- defensive specialist Raney could be a five-setter in returnees. but ran the table in Dis- ing four second-teamers to Wesley. District play be- 24-6A action. The competition? Deer trict 21-6A to the tune of pick up the slack. gins Sept. 9. Clear Brook will have to win the big points to come out with a playoff berth. JFD could rise Things could be look- ing up for Dobie in Dis- trict 22-6A, where Region III power Pearland as well as perennial playoff squads Alvin and Dawson have moved on to other Opening Night Dobie hosts Elkins/ Atascocita

Brook hosts St. Agnes Tuesday, Aug. 9 districts courtesy of the re- alignment. The Dobie contingent won’t say it will settle for Sophomore midfielder Juan David Agredo (14) is out by one win in 2015. Agredo, who graduated this, but merely downing a key piece to the puzzle for the San Jacinto Col- from Bellaire High School, helped the 2015 team the other four Pasadena lege men’s soccer team, which is looking to reach finish at 12-6-1, a season that ended with a district ISD schools – Memorial, the national tournament this season after missing final loss to Tyler. South Houston, Rayburn Ian Spooner, San Ja- Community College and the team. that led the region in shot and Pasadena – will lead cinto College men’s Paris Junior College. “If we can do these percentage is Juan David to a playoff berth. soccer head coach, has The team will then hit things, we should have a Agredo, Jefrey Hernan- The reality is that Do- released the 2016 sched- the road Sept. 16 and 17 to great opportunity to go far dez, Hikaruhito Meike, bie should challenge for ule. face Coastal Bend College in the postseason.” Luis Almedia, Ricardo the 22-6A championship Dobie junior Natasha Walters gained plenty of var- Jackie Garcia got quite a bit of playing time at setter The team has 10 home and Laredo Community Last season, the team Ramos, Antone Jarvis, this season after going 8-8 sity playing experience as a sophomore in 2015 and as a sophomore, meaning that position should be set games scheduled, seven College. On Sept. 23 and went 12-6-1 overall, wind- Jorge Callejas, Brayan in league play in 2015. will be relied on to provide solid net coverage again as Dobie begins preseason workouts Aug. 1. Dobie of which will be Region 24 the team will see two ing up second in Region Gomez and Kosta Vasta- All eight losses were to on the front row as the Lady Longhorns eventually begins the season Aug. 9 in a tri-match against El- XIV matches, and two home games against last XIV. Returning to the team kis. programs which no longer seek a return to the playoffs. kins and Atascocita. matchups against San year’s national runner-up Jac’s rival and last year’s Tyler Junior College and national runner-up, Tyler Jacksonville College. San Jacinto College Brook, Dobie volleyball head to early tourneys Junior College. The team will bring the The Clear Brook and land Junior High School, 5A state champion Lucas go to support the Pearland Dawn Gutierrez Sex- “The schedule will month to a close in Ange- 2016 Men’s Soccer Schedule be very challenging this lina versus Angelina Col- Dobie varsity volleyball Dawson High School, Lovejoy and Argyle, the ISD Education Founda- ton, beginning her second Date Opponent Time teams will quickly jump Berry Miller Junior High defending Class 4A cham- tion, the Deweyville Flood season as head coach at year from start to finish,” lege. into tournament play dur- School, Pearland Junior pions. Austin Westlake, Victims Fund and the Dobie, has high hopes for said Spooner, who has San Jac will see 10 Aug. 13 St. Thomas 7 p.m. been with the team for games in October, three ing the first week of the High School East, the Clear Creek, Pearland, Lyndsay Hodges Breast her team, which returns Aug. 17 Our Lady of the Lake 7 p.m. regular season. Pearland Natatorium and Friendswood, Alvin and Cancer Awareness Fight, several key players from a four seasons. of which will be at home The Lady Wolverines Recreation Center, Alvin others are also expected to which helps support Clear season ago. “We want to play the against Coastal Bend Col- Aug. 19 Univ. of the Incarnate Word 7 p.m. top teams, so I have no lege, Laredo Community are set to play in the Adi- High School, Friends- provide plenty of excite- Falls High School varsity In San Antonio, Do- Aug. 26 at Eastern Florida (Miss.) 7 p.m. das Texas Invitational, wood High School, and ment. volleyball coach Lyndsay bie will face a pair of lo- doubt the guys will be up College and Southwest hosted for the 19th season Manvel High School. Three-day tournament Hodges, who is battling cal high school programs for the challenge.” Christian College. Aug. 27 at Mississippi Gulf Coast 5 p.m. San Jac will open its The remaining seven by Pearland ISD. With Clear Brook will play passes will be available breast cancer. – Holmes and Clemens. Sept. 1 *Angelina 7 p.m. 88 teams in all, including each of its Thursday, Aug. Thursday, Aug. 11 only. Dobie to S.A. Other teams included in season with two home games will be spent on three Texas state champi- 11 pool play matches at They will be $30 for The Dobie Lady Long- the two-day tournament games against the Uni- the road against nationally Sept. 3 Mountain View 7 p.m. versity of St. Thomas ranked Richland College, ons from the 2015-2016 Manvel High School, adults, $20 for senior citi- horns will make their first include Antonian, Madi- Sept. 9 *Northeast 7 p.m. season, the ATD boasts against New Braunfels, zens and $12 for students. tournament appearance of son, Floresville, Taft, and Our Lady of the Northeast Texas Commu- one of the nation’s largest Coppell and La Porte. Tro- Single day tickets are $12 the season at the Northside John Paul, El Paso East- Lake University on Aug. nity College, Paris Junior Sept. 10 *Paris 4 p.m. 13 and 17. College, Jacksonville Col- and most competitive field phy round play will then for adults, $8 for seniors ISD Varsity Volleyball lake, Warren, Southwest, Sept. 16 *at Coastal Bend 4 p.m. of teams nationally. ensue Aug. 12-13. and $5 for students. Tournament in San Anto- Judson, Clark, Steele and The team then heads lege and Tyler Junior Col- Aside from Pearland Lewisville Hebron, the Tournament proceeds nio. Boerne. to San Antonio to face lege. Sept. 17 *at Laredo 4 p.m. the University of the The Region XIV Tour- High School, tournament 2015-2016 Class 6A state Sept. 23 *Tyler 7 p.m. matches will be played at champion, headlines the Incarnate Word, before nament will take place Turner High School, Pear- tournament along with Adidas Texas Invitational Volleyball ending the month in Oct. 26-29 and the district Sept. 24 *Jacksonville 4 p.m. Mississippi against na- championship will be on Aug. 11-13, Pearland ISD tionally ranked Eastern Nov. 4-6. Sept. 30 *at Angelina 5 p.m. Northside ISD Volleyball Florida State College The National Junior Oct. 2 *at Richland 2 p.m. (Aug. 26) and Mississip- College Athletic Associa- Aug. 12-13, San Antonio pi Gulf Coast Commu- tion national champion- Oct. 7 *at Northeast 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 matches nity College (Aug. 27). ship is scheduled for Nov. Oct. 8 *at Paris 4 p.m. “It will be a good test 16-21 in Tyler. Clear Brook vs. New Braunfels, 11:30 a.m. for the guys to start on “It will be a long and Oct. 11 *at Jacksonville 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 matches the road against a very grueling season, so we Oct. 14 *Coastal Bend 6 p.m. talented Eastern Florida have to make sure the Dobie vs. Holmes, 9 a.m. Clear Brook vs. Coppell, 3:15 p.m. team, the third-ranked team is in good shape. We Oct. 15 *Laredo 4 p.m. team in the nation, and a will start two-a-day train- Oct. 19 *at Tyler 7 p.m. quality Mississippi Gulf ing sessions in August,” Clear Brook vs. La Porte, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Southwest Christian 7 p.m. Dobie vs. Clemens, 10:15 a.m. Coast team at their home Spooner concludes. field,” said Spooner. “Team building will Oct. 26 Region XIV Round One TBA at Taylor High School all at Manvel High School In September, San Jac also be very important to Oct. 29 Region XIV Final TBA will begin Region XIV our team’s success this Nov. 4-6 at District Championships TBA *Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13 is gold, silver and play with four home season; we have to make *Saturday, Aug. 13 is gold, silver and games against Angelina sure that all the guys are Nov. 16-21 at NJCAA Championships TBA College, Mountain View on the same page and not bronze division trophy play. bronze division trophy play. College, Northeast Texas putting themselves before * – Region XIV match CALENDAR Let the THURSDAY, JULY 28 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487- on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Sunday and 7 a.m. 8787, or drop in. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details or AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 p.m. Al-Anon – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Friday, 8 p.m., classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at [email protected] 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meetings 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. or call 281-488-6318. Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- are Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a loved 487-8787 for details, or drop in. Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, UMC on Friday, 8 to 9 p.m. Family members and friends of one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and 10 a.m. 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-204-2481. problem drinkers/addicts learn they are not alone, share, Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church Leader Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and FRIDAY, JULY 29 learn principles of Al-Anon and learn about choices avail- Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy. For details, call 281-487- Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 7 a.m. able to them. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281- 8787. 281-480-1911 for details. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 484-9243. 5:30 p.m. Noon 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont SATURDAY, JULY 30 Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- 7:30 a.m. Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 help noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to RSVP 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 for child care. Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the Sagemont Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- 6:30 p.m. Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd. For details, call Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. 8787, or just drop in. Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting, Sunday, Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 10 a.m. 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont with 6:30 p.m. Noon Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281- CrossRoads UMC – ESL classes Tuesday and Thursday, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group of AA, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, 487-8787, or just drop in. 6:30 p.m. at the church, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Course, noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, call 713-856-1611. 7 p.m. books and child care are free. For details, call 281-484- 12005 County Rd. 39, Pearland. For information, call 713- 11 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA 9243 or visit www.crossroads-umc.org. 856-1611. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For women meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For 6 p.m. whose lives are affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., information, call 713-856-1611. your Well Spouse Support Group – meets monthly at CrossRoads UMC, 10030 Scarsdale, the last Thursday Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont 8 p.m. with those who are the husband, wife or partner of a family/friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday Pkwy., Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC chronically ill/disabled person, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free child- and Friday, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, room or just drop in. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., care provided. No meetings in Nov. or Dec. For details, 215, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, 1 p.m. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. contact Jennifer Miller at [email protected] or drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meetings advertising. or 713-724-2360, or visit http://www.wellspouse.org. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at are Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and 7 p.m. Bay Area Genealogical Society – Meets monthly, the last 281-480-1911 for details. Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open Friday, at University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Dr., 8 p.m. 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-204-2481. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, Clear Lake. Coffee and socializing at 6:30; meeting at 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC MONDAY, AUGUST 1 First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call No general meeting in Nov. or Dec. For information, visit on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10 a.m. 713-856-1611. www.TxBayAreaGen.org. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature 281- Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of 7 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 31 Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P alcoholics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 1 p.m. Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room 215. Call 281-487- open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and church. Call 409-454-5720 for information, or just drop in. 8787, or drop in. call 713-856-1611. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 481-5656 Alateen – Support for teens, friends and family members 8 p.m. 281-480-1911 for details. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. of alcoholics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC 2 p.m. Call 281-480-1911 for details. Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, July 28, 2016 HELP WANTED LEADER READERS 25 Words - $8 for 1 week - 3 Weeks - $21; Business: 25 Words - $10 for 1 week • 3 Weeks - $27

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Please come to one of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing CALENDAR community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! Continued from Page 3B Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Fellowship is at 6:30 p.m.; meeting/pro- MONDAY, AUGUST 1 gram begins at 7 p.m. Visit www.Facebook.com/BayAreaQuiltGuild. 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Literature Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church- Support Leader advertisers! Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. information, or just drop in. 8 p.m. Noon Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? 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Leader Reader Ads Deadline: 3:15 p.m. 10 a.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy, for Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Personal: your home? adults with Parkinson’s 3:15 to 4:45 p.m., Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Noon Tuesday 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for details. 11:30 a.m. Ads Are Not Taken Let us 6 p.m. Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets monthly, first and third Business: New Directions Singles – Age 60 and older meets the first and third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Bravos Mexican Restaurant, 10906 Fuqua. December Over The Phone Mondays for a potluck dinner with guest speakers, 6 p.m., at Webster may be an exception. For details, call Monica Montoya at 281-794-5531. 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Pkwy. For details, call Margarita at Noon no changes, no refunds 832-715-9658. American Business Women’s Association Bay Area Vision Chapter – Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 Fuqua. Come, Meets at Bon Appetit Cafe, 18027 Point Lookout Dr., 77058, monthly, first Place an improve crossword playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 for information. Wednesday, noon to 1:30 p.m. Professional speaker often present. For 6:30 p.m. details, contact Christie O’Rear at [email protected]. ad in the Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Monday at St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of AA meets ______Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway, Pearland. Use door near at noon at 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. South recycling bins. For details, call 713-865-3668 or visit www.oahouston.org. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. Hometown Heroes Park – has free Hump Day Dance to practice ball- ______Belt- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 room dance, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1001 E. League City Pkwy. League p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church City nonresidents must purchase activity card. Help is available to assist ______Ellington (youth building). For information, call 713-856-1611. learning dance moves. For details, call Neva Schroder at 417-838-2204. Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – meets Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Leader's Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, 7 CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the Wednesday night service ______to 8:15 p.m., in the Team Conference Room. Anyone who’s lost a loved beginning with a light meal and fellowship at 5:30 p.m., followed by a weekly one is welcome. Free. For information, call Mrs. Barry Craven at 281-486- praise, worship and prayer service at 6:30 p.m., then a Bible study led by 4241 or R. Sanchez at 281-337-4365. both pastors (English and Spanish). Everyone is welcome! Real Estate 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing on Monday, 7:30 – Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for family/friends of Make checks payable to: 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 77062. $4/session or $35/10 sessions for alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., First United section! CSH members and $5/session or $45/10 session for nonmembers. Everyone Methodist Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281- is welcome. For details, contact 281-488-5861 or [email protected]. 487-8787, or drop in. South Belt-Ellington Leader 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group – meets the first Wednesday, classrooms 11555 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – New AA meeting, Saint Luke’s Group, 12 3 and 4 (third floor), Bayshore Medical Center, 4000 Spencer Hwy., 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 Step Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education Pasadena. For information, call 713-944-4782 or 713-266-6400. Free. Beamer Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For details, call Russell at 832-483-6715. 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 The Catholic Community of St. Luke the Evangelist Church – cel- After Hours: Use mail slot in 7 a.m. ebrates the Mass of the Sorrowful Virgin monthly on the first Wednesday, 281- AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First 11011 Hall Rd. There will be a special guest Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5 at front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., in the Cornell 6:30 p.m. For details, call 281-481-6816. Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 7 p.m. 481-5656 9:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits with dioramas, an old- p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church- time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office, Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For details, call 713-472-0565. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 (24- 10 a.m. hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/sexual abuse support Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 16614 group for women. Visit www.bayareaturningpoint.org for information. Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 8 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – meets at CrossRoads UMC Wednesday, Friday, Need Help Local NARFE Meeting – National Association of Retired Federal Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281- Employees, Chapter 1321, meets the first Tuesday at Clear Lake 484-9243. Community Center, 5001 NASA Pkwy. Lunch is $6. For information, call THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 Bob Mitchell at 281-333-2881. 7 a.m. Noon AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First Finding Your Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners of AA meets at noon, United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golfcrest Coun- 10 a.m. try Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch is $15. Variety of speakers. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., For details, call 281-900-7257 or visit [email protected]. 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Dream Home? 1 p.m. Noon Trailmixers – Meets the first Tuesday at Luby’s, 11595 Fuqua. Former and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of AA, noon, current employees of J. Frank Dobie High School are welcome. 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. Ballroom Dance Practice – Tuesdays, Hometown Heroes Park. Enjoy free 6:30 p.m. dancing, 1 to 3 p.m., on a beautiful fl oor. Instructor available to assist. Every- CrossRoads UMC – ESL classes Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at the one is welcome! For details, call 281-554-1180. 1001 East League City Pkwy. church, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Course, books and child care are free. For 1:30 p.m. information, call 281-484-9243 or visit www.crossroads-umc.org. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the Sagemont Park 7 p.m. Let the Leader Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., 1:30 p.m. For information, call Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of NA, open meeting, 7 Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church 2 p.m. (youth building). For information, call 713-856-1611. Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Sunday and Tuesday, 2 p.m., Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts, 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details or classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Classifi eds [email protected] or call 281-488-6318. room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for family/friends of alco- Alateen – Support for teenagers, friends and family members of alcohol- holics/addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., First United Methodist ics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Be Your Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787. Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 6:30 p.m. The Bay Area Writers League – Meets the first Thursday monthly, Barnes CrossRoads UMC – ESL classes Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at the and Noble, Bay Area Blvd. and Gulf Fwy., 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome. church, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Course, books and child care are free. For 8:30 p.m. information, call 281-484-9243 or visit www.crossroads-umc.org. 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Above, like her older sister Bridgette did at Lip- scomb University from 2011 to 2014, Erin Begle han- dled the shortstop duties during her four-year stay at Dobie High School baseball players again have team go undefeated at 5-0 during regional play in the University of Dallas, where she landed plenty of represented well as part of the Astros RBI sum- New Orleans, which gave the team a World Series all-conference accolades from 2013 to 2016. mer progran. In 2015, players Isaiah Myers and berth. The trio will be in Ohio beginning Aug. 3, Kaelon Woods were part of successful Astros RBI for the series. Castillo and Frias were solid con- At left, Erin Begle hit .447 as a freshman, .342 as a efforts, and this summer Owen Castillo (left) and tributors to Dobie’s successful junior varsity base- sophomore, .354 as a junior and .360 during her best Zack Frias (right) joined in on the fun. The two ball team in 2016. As juniors-to-be, both players season as a senior. Also in 2016, Begle led the Univer- were joined by former Dobie player Frank Mora, are hopeful of making the jump to the varsity sity of Dallas in slugging percentage (.612), on-base who is in his second season as an Astros RBI coach. level when the season 2017 gets underway. Mora’s percentage (.426), runs batted in (30), doubles (13), Castillo was also part of the program in 2015. This younger brother, Michael, pitched for Dobie’s var- home runs (5) and total bases (77). summer, Castillo and Frias helped the Astros RBI sity team in 2015 before graduating. Photos by Al Carter

Begle helps elevate U Dallas softball; now it’s on to teaching H.S. English Continued from Page 1B have a good time and not Begle will miss so much. about struggling, but you take anything for granted. “This has basically can also learn the types My youngest sister, Kate, been an 18-year hobby, of things that it takes to didn’t play softball in col- but it’s also a lot of work bounce back.” lege but she loved soft- and dedication. As a junior, Begle ball. “Bridgette and I have played in 28 games while “We’re not here to talked about being in the dealing with an injury make the play, we are here ‘Ladies No Longer Play- to her shoulder. She still to make the grade, and I ing Softball’ club. We’ll hit .354 and scored 16 think I did that.” have more time for friends runs and drove in 17 Begle did indeed earn a and families. more. bachelor’s of English from “We don’t have to do With Lee (19-12, 3.35 the University of Dallas burpees anymore. We ERA) leading the way in and will begin a semes- don’t have to be at practice the circle, the University ter of student teaching at every day, and our knees of Dallas posted a 20-16 MacArthur High School don’t have to be swollen overall record. in the Dallas/Fort Worth anymore. The Crusaders went 21- area. “Bridgette and I both 23 during 2016 as Begle Once earning her teach- have dealt with knee prob- enjoyed the finest season ing certificate, Begle will lems while playing, and of her career. decide whether Dallas or it’ll be nice to give my She led the team in sev- the Houston area suits her body a chance to recover. eral categories, including future wants and needs as “I truly am looking at batting average (.360), sl- she begins teaching high the next chapter of my life uging percentage (.612), school English full-time. and what that may bring.” on-base percentage (.426), She’ll miss the game. Bridgette, like Erin, runs batted in (30), dou- Bridgette has. Kate has. also earned a bachelor’s in bles (13), home runs (5) Bridgette originally English. During the 2015- and total bases (77). signed a letter of intent at 2016 academic campaign, Begle started each of Blinn College in Brenham Bridgette completed her the team’s 41 regular sea- but did not play there. first year of law school, son games, and was named Instead, the Lipscomb and could follow in the a USCAA All-American University (Nashville, footsteps of her parents, first team performer. Then TN.) coaching staff landed Eileen and Brian Begle, in an instant, her career Begle as a middle infield- both lawyers. came to an end in May. er, and she went on to start At least on the softball “I’m not sure it’s truly 215 games over four sea- field, the Begle legacy of hit me that I’m not putting sons with the Bisons. solid play, team leadership on the cleats anymore,” But there are things and dedication has come Begle said. about being a lifelong to an end, but what a great “I just always tried to softball player that neither time it was. Taylor helps his Team USA set 4x100 relay meet record Just ahead of the start of who set a meet record in other typical event for his career at the University the 200-meter dash earlier someone of Taylor’s sprint of Miami, Brandon Taylor in the competition, blasted abilities. has established himself as out of the blocks to give While Team USA heads a world-class track and USA a lead in the event. to Brazil for the 2016 field athlete. Hakim Montgomery ran Olympic Games, Taylor The class of 2016 Clear the second leg and Taylor will eventually focus on Brook High School gradu- handled the third before qualifying for the 2020 ate helped the United Noah Lyles closed out the Olympics in Tokyo. States win a gold medal victory in a time of 38.93 Taylor will now prepare and set a meet record in seconds. to head to Miami, where the 4x100-meter relay The 4x100 relay repre- he will join the men’s at the International As- sented Taylor’s lone event team at the University of sociation of Athletics of the meet. Miami. Up first will be the Federations World U20 He did not run the indoor season beginning Championships July 23, in 100-meter dash, and the in mid January 2017. Tay- Bydgoszcz, Poland. meet did not include a lor will be featured in the Michael Norman Jr., 4x200-meter relay, an- 60-meter dash.