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November 12, 2015 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 40, No. 41 Leader holiday deadlines set The Leader office will close at noon Wed- nesday, Nov. 25, and remain closed until Nov. Lone Star Flight Museum breaks ground 30. The deadline for copy will be Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon, and the deadline for paid advertise- The Lone Star Flight Museum offi cially broke special museum will be based at Ellington Air- um will feature interactive, educational exhibits provide teachers with professional development ments and classified word ads will be Monday, ground on its new facility at Ellington Airport on port with its special designation as a spaceport focusing on the science, technology, engineer- credits.” Nov. 23, at noon. The Thursday edition of the Monday, Nov. 9. and is poised for future expansion. This is a won- ing and math concepts essential to fl ight while “The center will provide a hands-on, interac- Leader will be available Wednesday, Nov. 25. “From early gliders to one of the few remain- derful attraction for visitors from around the re- allowing visitors to explore Texas’ rich aviation tive learning environment focusing on aircraft ing fl yable B-17s, the Lone Star Flight Museum gion and the country.” heritage. aerodynamics and design, climate science as it Local HOAs to meet has captured an intricate glimpse of aviation his- In addition to a collection of award-winning Lone Star is moving from its current location affects aviation, the air traffi c control system, tory,” said Houston Mayor Annise Parker. “This historic aircraft, the 130,000-square-foot muse- in Galveston as a result of damage suffered dur- aircraft maintenance and dispatch and more,” Kirkmont Section 3 and 4 ing Hurricane Ike. said Paige, former U.S. Secretary of Education Kirkmont Section 3 and 4 Community As- “We have enjoyed our time in Galveston and and co-chair of the museum’s Education Com- sociation will hold its annual meeting Thursday, greatly appreciate the support of the Galveston mittee. Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Kirkmont M.U.D. at Museum renderings released community,” said Scott Rozzell, chair of the Students in grades 5-12 will work together 10102 Blackhawk. The 2016 annual maintenance board of directors for the Lone Star Flight Muse- to employ these skills to plan and prepare for a fees and deed restrictions will be discussed, and um. “However, we felt it important to protect our fl ight and then experience that fl ight in a simula- board members will be elected. collection by moving the museum further inland. tor. Sageglen We are excited to be a part of all the great things The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame honors the The Sageglen Community Association will now going on at Ellington.” aviation heroes and pioneers of Texas. Induct- hold its November meeting on Monday, Nov. Among the highlights of the new facility will ees include President George H. W. Bush (who 16, at 7 p.m. at the Sageglen Community be a $1 million Aviation Learning Center and is also honorary chair of the museum’s capital Building located at 11610 Sageyork. the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The Aviation campaign), Howard Hughes, Bessie Coleman Ashley Pointe Learning Center, originally developed at the Se- and Debbie Rihn Harvey; World War II aviators Ashley Pointe Homeowners Association attle Museum of Flight, will be replicated for the Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, Ben Love, John Bookout, will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, fi rst time at the new museum. Tom Landry, the Doolittle Raiders, the Tuskegee Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sageglen Com- “The Aviation Learning Center program will Airmen and the Women Air Service Pilots; as- munity Building at 11610 Sageyork. be aligned with Texas academic standards, such tronauts Alan Bean and Gene Cernan; and airline Kirkwood as the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, greats Gordon Bethune and Herb Kelleher. The The Kirkwood Civic Association will hold which will assist teachers in their STEM (sci- newest group of inductees into the Hall of Fame its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, at the ence, technology, engineering and mathemat- will be honored at the museum’s 2016 gala and Sagemont Community Center, 11507 Hughes ics) content and project-based curriculum,” said induction ceremony, set to take place May 7. Road, at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar, former NASA astronaut, In addition to aviation, STEM and history ex- director of the University of Houston’s STEM hibits, an archive and research facility and eye- Knights sell fi sh Nov. 13 Center and co-chair of the Lone Star Flight Mu- catching airplanes, the museum will offer a num- Knights of Columbus will sponsor a fund- seum’s Education Committee, along with Dr. ber of amenities for visitors to enjoy, including a raising fi sh fry dinner Friday, Nov. 13, from 5 Rod Paige. “It is also part of our program to Continued on Page 3A to 7 p.m. in the St. Luke Catholic Church So- cial Hall, 11011 Hall Road. The menu includes a 9-11 oz. farm-raised catfi sh fi llet, fries, hush Settlement reached in PISD beating puppies, cole slaw, corn on the cob, and iced tea or lemonade. Cost is $10 eat in or take out. A former South Houston High School student At that point, the suit contended, Y’Barbo who accused a former Pasadena Independent told Suquet he was under arrest and attempted School District police offi cer of using excessive to handcuff him. Suquet, who denies hearing the LSA Open House Nov. 15 force has settled his $1 million federal lawsuit command, said Y’Barbo then twisted his arm Lutheran South Academy, 12555 Ryewater with the district for $60,000. and began to beat him with a metal baton. Drive, will host an open house for prospective An offi cial groundbreaking for the Lone Star Flight Museum, to be located at Ellington Cesar Suquet Jr. was a 16-year-old sophomore The school’s surveillance system shows that families on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Airport, took place Monday, Nov. 9. Currently located in Galveston, the new $35 million, at the time of the incident, which took place in Suquet was struck 18 times, nine of which while Lutheran South is a PreK-12, fully accredited, 130,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in February 2017 to coincide with Hous- May 2014. In the suit, Suquet alleged that Mi- he was already lying on the ground. Suquet was college prep Christian school, with certified ton’s hosting of Super Bowl LI. Artistic renderings of the museum are shown above. chael Y’Barbo, an on-campus PISD police of- subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct, a Christian educators who prepare students for fi cer, repeatedly struck him with a metal baton, charge that was later dropped. Two months later, higher education and life to become the causing bodily injury and psychological damage. he was issued a ticket for using abusive language. Christian leaders. During the open house, par- Hobby to add extra parking garage According to reports, the incident began in the Photographs taken by Suquet’s parents the ents will take a tour of the facilities, meet the principal’s offi ce at the high school when Suquet night of the incident document cuts, bruises and faculty and see firsthand what Lutheran South More than a million people are expected to be (HAS) to move forward with several high pro- was attempting to retrieve his cellular phone that swelling on the back of the student’s arms, legs, is all about. For information, contact Lee Ann added to the annual passenger total at William P. fi le construction projects, including a new 3,000 had been confi scated earlier that day. It is South elbow and neck. He later went to the hospital to Kerr, director of admissions, at 281-617-5619 Hobby Airport (HOU), thanks to the recent ar- space multilevel parking garage and a bilevel Houston’s policy (which the student’s family be examined but was not admitted for care. or at leeann.kerr@lutheran south.org. rival of regional international air service. roadway that extends across the face of the new- signed off on) that phones are to be used for in- An internal affairs investigation conducted by This projected increase, along with the cur- ly opened international concourse. structional purposes only. Confi scated phones the PISD Police Department cleared Y’Barbo of Genealogy group meets rent unprecedented levels of passenger growth, “Our goal is to offer our customers a variety may be retrieved on Friday between 2:30 and any wrongdoing. The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will is what prompted the Houston Airport System Continued on Page 2 3 p.m. after paying a $15 fi ne, and this incident At the time of the alleged attack, district po- meet Nov. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library at took place on a Thursday. lice had used nightsticks four times since 2012. Scarsdale and Beamer. This group meets the When school offi cials refused to return the Three of the four incidents involved Y’Barbo – fi rst and third Mondays to discuss genealogy phone, the discussion reportedly got heated, and just one of 35 offi cers on the force. research. Meetings are free and open to any- JFD students train guide dogs Suquet was told to leave. Y’Barbo has since resigned from the PISD one interested in tracing family history. As Suquet was being led out of the campus police force, according to district spokeswoman by an assistant principal and Y’Barbo, he admit- Renea Ivy. PIP meeting Nov. 17 tedly used profanity directed at the offi cer. Now 18, Suquet no longer attends the school. The Positive Interaction Program will meet Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Her- mann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria in Pasadena ISD honors Flickinger the staff meeting room on the first floor. The By Reesha Brown students and improved the quality of life for resi- featured speaker will be Officer Richard Buit- of Pasadena ISD dents. ron, who will discuss holiday safety tips. For Founder and pub- “Marie genuinely cares about the welfare of information, call Buitron at 281-218-3900. lisher of the South students and residents in the community and it Belt-Ellington Lead- refl ects through her work at the newspaper, her Church serves holiday dinner er, Marie Flickinger, selfl ess acts of kindness and her leadership,” Gulfhaven Church, 10716 Sabo, will host has been selected to PISD Superintendent Kirk Lewis said. “She is a community Thanksgiving dinner Sunday, receive the Pasadena vocal and well-respected in this community and Nov. 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Come and en- Independent School builds relationships that promote the common joy the dinner, fun and fellowship. To register, District 2015 Dis- good. This is a tribute that is well deserved.” call Jean Hagen at 713-562-4580. tinguished Citizen Flickinger found her niche in the newspaper award. She will be Continued on Page 2A Day care sale set honored by the dis- trict and the Board of Black-eyed Pea closes The Little Learners preschool program at Trustees at a reception Marie Flickinger Kirkwood South Christian Church has ended on Jan. 28, 2016 at the Lewis Career and Techni- The Black-eyed Pea on Fuqua near the Gulf operations. A sale of toys, furnishings, teach- cal High School. Freeway has permanently shuttered its doors. ers’ supplies and classroom decor will be held Each year, the award is given to a community The nearby Golden Corral has also closed, but on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. until noon at member whose leadership and committed efforts the move is only temporary, as a new facility is the church. Everything from cribs to craft sup- enhanced the educational experience of PISD being constructed on the site. plies to curriculum is available. These items would be suitable for a day care, an in-home Three Dobie Future Farmers of America students were selected to raise guide dogs for day care, home school or children’s playroom. the blind. Under the leadership of FFA Advisor Schuyler Morris, Dobie is one of only fi ve schools in the state to participate in the program. The students received the dogs on Tuesday Deputies arrest burglary suspects San Jac dance concert set Nov. 10, and will train them from 8 weeks to 18 months. Shown above receiving the animals are, left to right, Junior Kenneth Hold (with dog Linden), Senior Bethany Cook (with dog San Jac South will host the SJC Dance Per- Larkin) and sophomore Sydney Bonner (with dog Grazie). Photo by Joe De La Cerda forming Arts Company in Evolve, an original dance works created by San Jac dance faculty, students and guest artists. The concert, featur- ing a variety of dance styles, will be held at County to move monthly tax sale the Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Center Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Admission In a move unanimously approved last week properties at the Harris County Family Law at the door is $10 per person, $5 for San Jac- by Harris County Commissioners Court, Tax Building. students. The concert will showcase selections Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan announced that “The sale outgrew the current location years created by San Jac faculty members Jennifer the monthly tax sale will move to the Bayou City ago, resulting in many people being unable to par- Salter, Laura Harrell, Wendy Ellis, Stepha- Events Center, 9401 Knight, early next year. ticipate in the process,” Sullivan said. “My legal nie Henderson and Jamie Williams, as well “For almost two centuries, Harris County tax responsibility is to collect all taxes, and a success- as guest artist Laura Gutierrez, named one of sales were required to be conducted on the steps ful tax sale helps me accomplish that.” Dance Magazine’s ‘25 to watch’ in 2014. of the county courthouse,” Sullivan said. “Thanks The new tax sale site will provide easier access, to legislative changes, we are now able to move better customer service and result in a more pleas- the auction to a site that better accommodates the ant experience for bidders. Bullying event rescheduled needs of today’s bidders. In addition, with legisla- “Rather than fi ghting the elements and unpre- HUGS for Autism’s Halloween Run, Walk, tive changes initiated earlier this year by state Sen. dictable Houston weather, our bidders will be Skip Against Bullying event has been resched- Paul Bettencourt and state Rep. Dan Huberty, we indoors in a more comfortable setting,” Sullivan uled for Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Burke Cren- will be able to host online tax sales. This is yet said. “This will improve the experience for every- Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce recently arrested three Dobie shaw Park pavilion, 4950 Burke in Pasadena, another accomplishment toward bringing the tax one involved, including the jurisdictions I repre- students who were suspected of breaking into a home on Chelsea Brook Lane in the Clear beginning at 2 p.m. Originally scheduled for offi ce into the 21st century.” sent, the constables and other county departments Brook Meadows subdivision. After a resident spotted the trio allegedly trying to enter the Saturday, Oct. 31, the event was canceled due Currently, the tax assessor-collector’s offi ce who provide support. This is a real win-win for home, the three fl ed south on Blackhawk, where they were pulled over and detained on to inclement weather. The event will feature a works with county constables and departments, everyone involved.” Sagebud Lane. Two 17-year-olds and one juvenile were charged with criminal trespassing. 2.5K walk/run and a 1K skip route. Children taxing jurisdictions and collections attorneys to The new location will host its fi rst tax sale on Photo by Marie Flickinger will still be allowed to trick or treat. organize and host a massive tax sale on foreclosed Feb. 2, 2016. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 12, 2015 Hobby to add extra parking Property tax bills in the mail In My Opinion Continued from Page 1A tures travelers can expect with er service enhancements that Tax Assessor-Collec- as soon as possible, as they has offered its e-bill ser- of convenient and economi- the new garage is a guidance will be available at the new tor Mike Sullivan has an- are due by Feb. 1, 2016.” vice to taxpayers who want street and home fl ooding and the home own- cal parking options, whether system that shows open spac- garage include, valet parking nounced that more than Harris County residents to receive their tax bill on- Muecke on Berry ers save money on insurance. their preference lies with va- es using single-stall overhead for quick access to the ter- can pay their property tax- line. “This is a convenient This has not been easy to accomplish. let parking, covered parking LED indicators; ramps that minal, corporate parking that es by mail, phone at 713- option that saves taxpayer Bayou fl ood plain Many hours of phone calls, emails, drive or the surface lot,” says Ian are 30-feet wide, whereas a allows businesses to save on 274-CARD (2273), online money and sends tax bills The following is the current status for the around, meetings took place to accom- Wadsworth, chief commer- typical highway is 24 feet travel expenses through dis- at www.hctax.net or in electronically,” said Sulli- work going on to relieve this area of fl ooding plish this. What we do need to remember cial offi cer for the Houston wide; and vehicular bridges counts and perks on parking person at any of the 16 tax van. “Currently, we have caused by Berry Bayou. This has been a 40 and want to thank the many political offi ce Airport System. “It’s crucial between the new and existing services, and Parking Plus, a assessor-collector’s offi ces more than 5,000 taxpay- + year battle and the last 10 years we have holders over these years helped us get this that all of the options remain garages at every level to min- frequent parking program that throughout Harris County. ers who have opted for an fi nally made some progress. accomplished. Without their help and sup- consistently available and by imize the time it takes to fi nd allows customers to receive Taxpayers should re- e-bill instead of a paper The issue is that we are at approximate- port, we would still be fl ooding. Currently, adding 3,000 new spaces, this an available space. either free parking or airlines view their tax bill careful- bill”. ly the same elevation as Sims Bayou where Commissioner Mr. Jack Morman funded this new garage is a tremendous “This new parking garage miles. with $20 million dollars. Now we want to go ly and determine if they If property owners the water fl ows to. So detention ponds are step forward in meeting that will not only address the ca- As for the new bi-level are receiving the proper would like to receive an needed, but to fi nd suffi cient property to build way back and thank Mr. Coles Stringer, who goal.” pacity needs associated with roadway, it more than dou- had the Ace Hardware store in the 900 block exemptions. “I want to e-bill, they can sign-up at in this built up area, was hard to fi nd. Well The new garage, which is the unprecedented growth bles the amount of space reduce tax burdens and www.hctax.net and using mission accomplished. The fi rst pond C-506- of Edgebrook. He is the one that got all this located directly to the west of being experienced at Hob- available for passenger drop- 02-00-E004 is across Shaver street from the started. Thank you Mr. Stringer. increase the number of ex- the unique e-statement the existing covered parking by Airport, but it will also off and reduces the chance emptions for residents who code that is located on this HL&P facility and this is about complete. Just James E. Muecke structure, will have a partial represent a signifi cant cus- for congestion as drivers ap- a little fi nish up on the tie in. Property has Project Coordinator may qualify,” said Sulli- year’s tax bill. The Harris opening in mid-November, tomer service enhancement,” proach the terminal area. van. County Tax Assessor-Col- been secured across Hwy 3 from the HL&P with approximately 1,500 says Wadsworth. “With an The projects arrive at Hob- (C-506-01-00) behind the Citco station. A 13 900,000 property tax bills “If you would like to lector’s Offi ce Property FOTPS responds spaces expected to become air-conditioned walkway and by Airport during a period are in the mail and on the learn more about property Tax Division maintains acre pond has been constructed to help the available to the traveling pub- user-friendly space locator of historic growth and ex- Shaver street area. Work has started on this way to Harris County prop- tax exemptions, please vis- more than 1.6 million tax property and about 10K cubic yards (20%) to SAT score results lic. system, the new garage will pansion. Passenger totals at erty owners. it the Tax Assessor-Collec- accounts and collects prop- has been removed and work is continuing The College Board released the results Once fully constructed, the offer guests a comfortable and HOU were just shy of the 12 “Property owners need tor Website at www.hctax. erty taxes for 71 taxing in this area. Approximately 25 acres (C-506- of the recent SAT exam earlier this month. completed facility will offer effi cient parking experience.” million mark (11.9 million) in to be on the lookout for net or contact the Harris entities including Harris 03-00-E001) was purchased off Hwy 3 and The results showed that the average score the full inventory of 3,000 For the environmentally 2014, the fourth consecutive their property tax bill,” said County Appraisal District County. The tax asses- Richey street in Pasadena. Most of the work of the Class of 2015 on the math section of spaces, while also giving cus- conscious traveler, the parking year that a new threshold had Sullivan. “Once received, at 713-957-7800.” sor-collector’s offi ce col- on this pond has been completed but addi- the SAT dropped nine points from last year tomers access to a number of garage will come equipped been set at Hobby Airport. property owners are en- In addition, the tax as- lects more than $5 billion tional property has been secured so to com- to 486 and the critics once again wasted no attractive new features. with 10 charging stations for In addition to the increase in couraged to pay their bill sessor-collector’s offi ce in property taxes. plete this pond is now extended to August time condemning our schools as failures. When approaching the electric vehicles, smart LED passenger totals, Hobby has 2016. Placing emphasis on SAT scores is a disser- new garage, drivers will fi nd lighting that dims and bright- also seen a dramatic increase Over the last 10 years we were able to vice to the students and teachers who are a more direct entry into the ens according to natural light in the number of destinations get HCFCD to better maintain the ditches in- working hard to increase the number of stu- building. Once inside, clear, levels, modern traction eleva- available via nonstop fl ights, cluding cleaning the bottoms and removing dents aspiring to higher education. simple signage with inte- tors and abundant landscap- as Southwest Airlines began Pasadena honors Flickinger blockage. You also notice that a better job At Friends of Texas Public Schools we are grated car counts will enable ing. Bright lighting, long sight fl owing more and more traffi c Continued from Page 1A model for four high schools borhood. Even though she is being done in mowing the ditches which committed to educating Texans about the drivers to know how many lines and blue security call through Houston in anticipa- business when she co-found- in PISD. Due to her efforts, had no formal background helps water fl ow. strengths and achievements of Texas public spaces are available in a given boxes will provide added lev- tion of their international ser- ed what was then the South the college components of in science, she attended Berry Bayou, which was concrete lined/ schools. My wife Leslie and I founded this or- direction. Some special fea- els of security. Other custom- vice launch. Belt Press in 1976 with Bob- this program were part of conferences throughout the rebuild from Gilpin street north into South ganization in 2004 with the mission of facil- by Griffi n. The name was the San Jacinto College bond country to gather research to Houston was completed about 8 years ago. itating respectful conversations about Texas later changed to the South package. present to the U.S. Environ- Ditch C-106-08 which runs parallel to Hwy public schools through honest communica- 3 and the railroad tracks from where Ber- tion, productive dialogue, and relentless en- Local drug trends a hot topic Belt Leader, then the South In addition, she has cham- mental Protection Agency. ry Bayou crosses Hwy 3 to the area about couragement. We believe that our students, Belt-Ellington Leader. pioned efforts to create the Ultimately, her investigation where the HL&P property is, was also con- teachers and administrators deserve a great The duo was heavily in- Early College High School and coverage led to a method On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Baylor College of Medicine, tor of the Houston Recovery volved in Little League base- Pilot program, which now of containment making the crete lined about 8 years ago. Now that the deal more credit than they are given, par- Bay Area Alliance for Youth discussed some of the specif- Center, provided informa- ball and initially published boasts 20 fi rst-generation col- community safe again. detention pond across from the HL&P facility ticularly in light of the release of these SAT & Families partnered with ics seen in emergency depart- tion on the Houston Recov- news about the games. As the lege graduates. “We were able to overturn is about complete, ditch(C-106-08-00-C04) scores. the Drug Enforcement Ad- ments throughout Houston. ery Center and the Houston only newspaper that gener- “We had some Pasade- a federal judgment between is now being concrete lined from Shaver We agree with Commissioner Williams ministration, HIDTA, and Joseph Arabit, DEA Spe- Recovery Initiative that are ated highlights about Little na High students show up at approximately 200 chemical street to where it ended and should be com- that the increased participation rates are ac- the U.S. Attorney’s offi ce to cial Agent in Charge, Hous- making huge strides to help pleted by the end of this year. tually a positive refl ection on Texas schools bring some of the best speak- ton Division, provided an up- those most deeply impacted League baseball, she cap- our board meeting who made companies and the EPA – a Now we get to the real trouble ditch, and their efforts to get more students to con- ers from around the state and date on what the local DEA by drug and alcohol addic- tured the attention and sup- the dean’s list,” Flickinger battle that lasted about 10 C-106-03-00-C002 Phase 2, nicknamed sider post-secondary education. In a state port of numerous community said. “There was a student, years. Today, I am chair of the “Bastard” ditch. This ditch was the main with one of highest percentages of students the nation to share key infor- offi ce is seeing in Houston. tion. mation about the problems Sgt. Dale D. Quigley, Au- This free conference was members and leaders. her mother and a child at the the EPA for this area,” Flick- cause of fl ooding not only Edgebrook but on free lunch, LEP, and single parent homes Now on the eve of its 40- meeting. The mother did not inger said. the many homes, numerous times. At the our goal is not to manipulate scores by limit- facing the community. rora, Colo., Police Department held at South Shore Harbour Synthetics have become and the intelligence manager Resort and Conference Cen- year anniversary, the South speak English, and yet, here She has served in several February 2015 Flood meeting we were told ing participation as many states do. Rather, Belt-Ellington Leader contin- was her high school daughter, prestigious community posi- construction on this section of ditch, Phase 2, we would prefer to have more students from a buzzword across the com- of the Investigative Support ter, 2500 South Shore Blvd. munity, but many people Center at Rocky Mountain in League City. ues to grow, featuring stories an Early College High School tions including membership would start in March. Well this did not happen all backgrounds aspiring to higher educa- and photos about school dis- student, being recognized for on two mayoral transition which caused a 6 month delay. A pipeline was still don’t understand what HIDTA in Denver, educated For more information on tion, even if that causes our scores to de- trict achievements, academ- being on the dean’s list. How committees for the City of just parallel to this ditch and negotiations had cline. they are and how they im- attendees on some of the is- the conference or the Bay to be done with the pipeline company. This Alief Superintendent, HD Chambers, also pact users. Nidal Moukadd- sues that the Rocky Mountain Area Alliance, visit www. ics and athletics. can you top that?” Houston, chairman of the issue has been resolved and the contractor said that it stands to reason that SAT scores am, M.D., Ph.D., Menninger HIDTA has faced recently. ccisd.net/alliance or call 281- As a passionate support- Flickinger has taken part leadership group for the State moved in, in late September. He is really get- will be lower when more students are taking Department of Psychiatry, Leonard Kincaid, direc- 284-0370. er of education, Flickinger in career day activities, var- Education Leadership Board ting with it, starting at both ends. The north the test. He said that scores would improve if has been an active and visual ious campus fundraising of Trustees and chair of the end is in South Houston at Dakota street we align our TEKS (Texas Essential Knowl- presence in PISD and its part- initiatives and the Educa- Community College Associ- where the ditch is being concrete lined and edge and Skills) curriculum with the stan- ner, San Jacinto College. She tion Foundation. Through ation of Texas Trustees. making good progress except for the recent dards of norm-referenced tests like the SAT has served on numerous su- her leadership, the South Flickinger has been recog- heavy rains. The contractor is also working on and ACT exams. “We align our coursework perintendent advisory boards Belt-Ellington Chamber of nized for her leadership and the south end where the Bingo Parlor is lo- to the TEKS, not to the SAT,” Chambers said. and search committees in Commerce backs the work humanitarian efforts locally cated on College street. The old Boxed ditch To his point, I say, it’s like eating an apple the district. Through editori- of the school district in many and statewide. For her noted has been removed and new twin 8 ft x 8 ft then taking a test on what an orange tastes als, personal communication ways, including sponsoring service to the school district, conduits have been installed. The work on like. with area community mem- a luncheon to honor the top- she was inducted into the this section of ditch will be completed August Some have attributed the lower SAT bers and by serving on the 10 graduates of Dobie High Hall of Honor at Dobie High 2016. Phase 3 (C-106-03-00-C006) of this scores in math to the recent decision in the bond steering committee, School for their outstanding School, and the Marie Spence ditch runs from the Houston city limits across state of Texas to no longer require all high Flickinger was instrumental achievement. Flickinger Fine Arts Building Edgebrook to I-45 S. Engineering is about 90 school students to take Algebra II. Bill Ham- in the passing of the 2014 Flickinger’s involvement on South campus is named % complete but some additional sections of mond, one persistently misinformed critic School Bond measure. in the community is not only in her honor. In 2013, Flick- property needs to be secured, a pipeline and of public education with impure motives, is Flickinger has supported limited to PISD. In 1995, she inger earned the prestigious over head HL&P lines need rerouting. The quoted as saying that not requiring students Shawnee street bridge was replaced about 4 to take Algebra II and other challenging district initiatives that helped became the fi rst woman elect- Association of Community years ago as it was in very bad shape and courses dooms our students to lower pay- increase graduation rates. ed as a member of the San Ja- College Trustees M. Dale En- was determined to be unsafe for vehicle trav- ing jobs and a mediocre education. We dis- These include the expansion cinto College Board of Trust- sign Leadership Award as the el. With this construction the two wooden agree. College preparation is not the goal Shown are, left to right, JJ Freeze, Harris County DA Investigator; Chief Ken- of dual credit options, partic- ees and later served as board national community college bridges at Globe and Elton streets will be re- set for public schools by the state. Rather, neth Cook, Clear Lake Shores PD; Special Agent in Charge Joseph Arabit, ularly College Now, which is president. Nearly 30 years trustee of the year. built. Estimated bid date is 3-29-2016. we focus on helping our students meet state DEA Houston Offi ce; Sgt. Dale Quigley, Rocky Mountain HIDTA; Mike Mc- available on all high school ago, she became the chief She can now add the PISD After completion of this construction, the curriculum requirements known as TEKS. Daniels, Houston HIDTA; Chief Greg Rikard, Kemah PD; Chief Joe Cashiola, campuses; and career and organizer and founding presi- Distinguished Citizen award Berry Bayou Flood Plain area will be re eval- Our students are excelling at that goal. Nassau Bay PD; Chief Daniel Presley, Webster PD; Deputy Constable Jason technical initiatives, such as dent of the South Belt-Elling- to her list of accolades. uated and there is good reason to believe Sincerely, Scott Milder the Lewis Career and Techni- ton Chamber of Commerce “When I learned that I was that the cost of fl ood insurance will be re- Founder Finnen, Harris County Constable Precinct 8. Photo submitted cal High School project. and has often served as the selected distinguished citi- duced. This is great news on two fronts, less Friends of Texas Public Schools “I believe in the dual credit organization’s president. zen, I was shocked,” Flick- options and the Lewis CTHS She has coordinated inger said. “I know my ideas because those are going to Christmas drives for needy have not always been widely LegalLine offered Nov. 18 Elected offi cials speak out make the biggest difference families and taken the lead in accepted, but I believe in be- LegalLine will be available Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 9 p.m. LegalLine is a Pub- for students, and ultimately, organizing annual Fourth of ing vocal because I believe in lic Service of the Houston Bar Association where attorneys offer free legal advice over the community,” Flickinger July activities, including an the community. I believe in the telephone. Call the HBA offi ce at 713-759-1133. Rep. Green gives statement said. annual parade and fi reworks this district, and I want the Flickinger has cultivated display. very best for the residents liv- Lariaettes hold Winter Dance Clinic many positive relationships Flickinger’s efforts have ing in this area. I am thankful on Keystone Pipeline decision with local businesses and or- helped the South Belt area to Dr. Kirk Lewis for always The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual Winter Dance Clinic on Saturday, Dec. ganizations that continuously fl ourish. Through the news- putting students fi rst and for 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dobie High School, with a parent show at 3 p.m. in the gym. On Friday, Nov. 6, Pres- don’t believe we should use ments and put folks to work support educational initia- paper, she raised awareness working with me all these The clinic is open to pre-K through 12th grade. This is a great opportunity to let a son or ident Barack Obama an- these resources, the reality is building pipelines that will tives. She encouraged San of the Brio Superfund Site years to provide the students daughter spend a day dancing, playing games and doing crafts with the Lariaettes while nounced that the Keystone these resources are the drivers make our economy, environ- Jacinto College to explore which had disposed of tox- of Pasadena ISD with a qual- parents get some Christmas shopping done. Lunch will be provided. XL Pipeline project will be of our economy. ment, and country safer.” the “school within a school” ic materials into the neigh- ity education.” Preregistration is $40, or at the door is $50, cash or money order only. Participants will denied. Rep. Gene Green “For more than 40 years, also have the opportunity to perform in the Lariaette Spring Show on April 28-30. For released the following state- the National Environmental more information, contact Christy Gonzalez at [email protected]. ment in response: Policy Act has been in effect “I am disappointed that and we have approved more Moore third-graders receive dictionaries the president made his fi nal than 25 cross-border infra- Genoa UMC sells Thanksgiving dinners decision today. After more structure projects under this Genoa United Methodist Church is accepting orders for its annual turkey dinner sales. than six years of procrasti- environmental law. Orders are currently being accepted for Friday, Nov. 20, deliveries or pick up. Meals nation and delay, the White “It is my hope that today’s include turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, masked sweet potatoes, green beans, House denied the permit decision doesn’t become roll and cake. Friday orders must be received by Nov. 17. Call 713-946-2312 to for the Keystone XL pipe- standard operating procedure place order. On Saturday, Nov. 21, dinner will be served for dine-in or pick-up from 11 line. Unfortunately, the KXL on cross-border infrastructure a.m. to 2 p.m. pipeline became a rallying decisions. There are 10 more Genoa UMC is located at 12501 Palmsprings in Houston. Worship service is Sunday cry and fundraising tool for projects at the Department at 11 a.m. (English service) and 9:30 a.m. (Spanish service). Sunday School is at 10 some groups resulting in the of State and we need timely a.m., Bible study is Thursday at 6 p.m., and ESL classes are on Wednesday at 6 p.m. postponement of an important decisions on these projects. infrastructure project. For too Even with today’s jobs num- long our energy infrastructure bers, more people can be put New AA meeting at St. Luke’s has been held up by unreason- to work. Those jobs can come Saint Luke’s Group, a new AA meeting - 12 step recovery program, holds an open able demands. Pipelines are from energy infrastructure meeting every Monday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education Building at 11011 Hall the safest, most environmen- projects like KXL and others. Road. For more information, contact Russell G. at 832-483-6715. tally sound way of moving oil “I think it’s time we move Local library events set and gas. While some groups past ideological disagree- Parker Williams Branch San Jac culinary arts, The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. cosmetology set open house Thursday, Nov. 12, 4:30 p.m. – Computer Kids - Microsoft Word. Computer Kids is a The San Jacinto College cosmetology and culinary arts program to help give school-aged children exposure to using computer programs that will programs will host an open house to allow people to meet be encountered throughout their school years. faculty members, tour facilities, and watch students present Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Ask a Lawyer - Bring questions for William live demonstrations. Hemby and Tiffany Wade, attorneys at law. November is Citizenship Month in Houston, so The open house will take place Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6 the theme of this session will be the citizenship interview. However, other questions are also to 8 p.m. at the North Campus Interactive Learning Center, welcome. Room 124, located at 5800 Uvalde Road in Houston. Light Wednesdays – Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. refreshments will be served. Thursdays – Toddler Story Time, 10:30 a.m Culinary arts students will present cooking and pastry Saturdays – Vietnamese Storytime. Classes are at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m.; and 2:30 p.m. For demonstrations. more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. Cosmetology students will present braiding, hairstyling, For more information on all programs, call the library at 281-484-2036. and facial treatment demonstrations. Bracewell Branch Library Information brochures about the two programs will be available for visitors. Tours will also be available of the North The following events are scheduled for November at the Bracewell Branch Library, campus cosmetology and culinary arts facilities. 9002 Kingspoint Road. On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Para los Ninos Storytime will be held at 10:30 a.m. Every Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. - Family Storytime, followed by a Storytime-themed craft Tax-Aide volunteers sought and playtime at 11 a.m. Each year from Feb. 1 through April 15, Houston-area Every Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. - Toddler Storytime, followed by Toddler Playtime at 11 AARP Tax-Aide volunteers help about 50,000 low-income a.m.; 2 p.m. - Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. - Internet Basics; 4:30 p.m. - Intro to MS Power- taxpayers and those who are age 60 and over. Each year, the Pasadena Rotary Club provides to right, (front row, kneeling) Pablo Lopez, Joyce Point. For the 2016 tax season, volunteers are needed now for two every third-grader at Moore Elementary, and Gossett, Jacky Nguyen, Andrea Aguilar, (middle Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to weekly four-hour shifts as a Tax-Aide tax counselor, greeter, third-graders at other area schools, with a new row) Cameron Mathews, Martin Ramos, Leslie 6 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. technology coordinator or administrator. dictionary. Students use them throughout the year Sarduy, Emma Zamora, Caitlyn Tran, and (back The Bracewell Branch Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and Nov. Training will be provided in January at local Clear Lake- to assist with writing, spelling and other skills. row) Pasadena Rotary members William Bar- 27, for Thanksgiving, and will reopen Saturday, Nov. 28, for regular hours. There will be area churches. Speakers of Spanish and English are especially Students may take them home at the end of the more, McQuelyn Barmore and Boy Clark. no programs the week of Thanksgiving. needed. Learn more and sign up at www.aarp.org/tavolunteer8 school year. Moore third-graders pictured are, left Photo submitted For more information on programs, call the Bracewell Library at 832-393-2580. (English only). Thursday, November 12, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Pasadena ISD’s ACE keeps the Lights On Afterschool Frazier loves the Astros! The Pasadena Indepen- afterschool campuses in the Pena, R-Pasadena; Allison the afterschool programs. paintings of the sun and the tleship and Keller Middle dent School District com- district. Students demon- Morrison, on behalf of state “Pasadena ISD is commit- moon. Attendees watched a School students provided munity united in support strated skills learned through Rep. Wayne Smith, R-Bay- ted to providing quality af- 10-minute stop motion an- snacks. of afterschool programs on the program with live per- town; councilmembers Dar- terschool programs because imation fi lm made in col- “I never get tired of seeing Oct. 22 for Lights On After- formances and interactive rell Morrison, Pat Van Houte; they allow students to con- laboration with afterschool the joy expressed by students school, a national celebration demonstrations. and Pasadena ISD Board of tinue learning beyond school elementary, intermediate and when learning happens nat- dedicated to highlighting the Several special guests Trustees Marshall Kendrick hours in a safe and nurturing high school students. Pome- urally,” Steven Villano, the signifi cance of educational gathered at the administra- and Kenny Fernandez. environment,” Lewis said. roy Elementary students district’s afterschool project activities when the school tion building for an art un- Superintendent Kirk Lew- After the proclamation, demonstrated the process director, said. “That is why day ends. veiling, proclamation reading is kicked off the festivities Rayburn High School stu- used to create stop motion I love this work. Afterschool The event was organized and to sign a petition for fed- with a proclamation reading dents unveiled a new art dis- animation, Milstead Middle programs give what I call by Pasadena ISD afterschool eral funding of afterschool emphasizing the importance play across from the board School students showcased ‘disguised learning’ a venue. staff and welcomed commu- programs. These individuals of Lights On Afterschool. He room, which features origami their math and science skills Having fun is what makes nity members who explored include state Rep. Gilbert also expressed his support of ornaments and fl oor to ceiling with a clever game of Bat- learning stick.” The Pasadena ISD after- school program has been serving district students and parents since 2011. Since its adoption, more than 7,860 students and 8,000 parents have taken advantage of this extended learning opportu- nity, which is offered at 19 campuses in the district. Afterschool students par- ticipate in engaging hands-on activities that reinforce the regular instruction. In addi- tion, students gain knowledge Frazier Elementary students and staff recently wore Houston Astros shirts to and skills in science, technol- ogy, engineering and math support the team as they proceed through the playoffs. Sporting Astros shirts based subjects – preparing are, left to right, (front row) Yvette Franco, Roxann Franco, (back row) Ga- them for college and a career. briel Preciado, Ava Richardson, Valley Richardson and Nate Bennett. For information about the PISD ACE (Afterschool Superintendent Kirk Lewis turns a light on in support of the Pas- State Rep. Gilbert Pena, R-Pasadena, celebrates afterschool pro- Centers on Education) pro- adena afterschool program. grams during Lights On at the Administration Building. gram, visit the webpage. Clear Brook debate team a success at Clear Lake High The Brook Debate Team their fi rst time competing as ed everyone’s expectations, Brook’s dominance on the Nolan Wu, and Suketh Sub- on to semifi nals in foreign ex- traveled closer than usual on a team. The two now have moving all the way to fi nals circuit. ramanya each moved on to temporaneous speaking. Halloween weekend to Clear 6 out of the 12 state points and placing second overall Brook’s Lincoln Douglas quarterfi nals, earning them- In domestic extemp, Isa- Lake High School. needed to qualify for the at their fi rst tournament. The division saw many successes selves 3 points each. They bell advanced to semifi nals, Brook was able to rack up Texas Forensics Association two will soon be competing at the Clear Lake tournament, have accumulated 10, 6, and while Hannah Alsobrook many more trophies and state (TFA) State Competition in in varsity PF due to their too. Dhiren Wijesinghe and 16 points, respectively. Naqvi earned 2 state points by end- points, once again defending Austin later next year. Isabell outstanding performance at Lizna Lakhani were able to also received the award for ing up in fi nals. She hopes to their reputations on the local also has 21 additional state Lake. advance to octofi nals, earn- second best speaker in the LD earn her state qualifi cation in circuit. points in public forum with Champion PF member ing 2 state points each for division. the next few tournaments. The Public Forum team of her primary partner, Matthew Andrew Ayala, partnered themselves. Lakhani now has Syamantak Pyra proved to Overall, Clear Lake’s lo- Elizabeth Isabell and Kiara Garcia. with Stephen Tijerina, was 2 state points, and Wijesinghe be a brilliant debater, earning cal debate tournament was a Soliz advanced all the way Additionally, the novice also able to earn the third has 10, both working toward third place overall in Nov- huge success for Clear Brook to fi nals and placed second, PF duo of Michael Villarreal best speaker award in pub- their qualifi cations for state. ice Lincoln Douglas at his High School’s debate team. a huge feat since this was and Arshaq Tantu exceed- lic forum, helping to assert Furthermore, Sheri Naqvi, fi rst tournament and brought With already many trophies home a trophy for the team. at home, Brook hopes to earn Brook debaters also con- even more in the upcoming quered Lake’s speaking weekend at South Houston Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Eder Torres, Aidan De La Rosa, Gis- events. Naqvi, Wijesinghe, High School. No doubt, the selle Santos, (back row) Aimee Shelton, Brooke DuPont, Charity Boone, Gabriel Rivera, Keion Rasti, Brook debaters will perform Marissa Gutierrez and Maria Arriaga. Photos submitted and Adarsh Suresh all moved exceptionally, as always. Frazier releases first 9-weeks rolls for 2015-16 Frazier Elementary School Arriaga, Christopher Berrum, Anais Romero, Heidi San- Perfect attendance Malveaux. recently announced its fi rst Diego Betancourt, Adrian chez, Daniel Silva, Nicholas Ace Adams, Rey Aguirre, Anthony Martinez, Olivia nine-weeks honor merit and Corral, Oliver Fabian, Oniel Soza, David Williams and Jo- Jovan Anderson, Ezekiel Ar- McMahan, Michael Mendez, perfect attendance rolls for Fabian, Kourtney Goeman and seph Wright. riaga, Mya Bell, Diego Cama- Laly Mercedes, Jazzlyn Moya, the 2015-2016 school year. James Gonzalez. Fourth grade cho, Ashley Cruz, Celeste Victoria Ngo, Alex Nguyen, Students earning status Marvin Gonzalez, Payton Honor roll Dammel, Emiliano Delatorre, Alton Parker, Jullian Pena, are: Louis, Nayelly Marqueze, Titus Giang, Shalini John- Tiffany Flores, Yazmin Garza Belle Perrridon, Joel Rivera Kindergarten Kevin Martinez, Nayla Marti- son, Nathan Lind, Jazzlyn and Titus Giang. and Jeovany Rodriguez. Perfect attendance nez, Addison McAfee, Krystal Moya, Victoria Ngo, Ariana Karley Goeman, Kira Goe- Sophia Rodriguez, Damian Abigail Aguilar, Yosselin Molina and Malakai West. Perez and Belle Perridon. man, Alexa Gonzalez, Andres Rosales, Evonny Ruiz, Evelyn Banegas, Jasmine Brown, Em- Third grade Merit roll Gonzalez, Christabel Gonza- Sifuentes, Joice Sims-Camp- ily Campos, Naomy Castella- Honor roll Kylie Alderson, Ezekiel lez, Mackenna Houston, Oscar bell, Nkeonyelu Uzomah, nos, David Corral, Damyen Chance Bess, Andre Espi- Arriaga, Mya Bell, Qasim Huerta, Darius Jones, Isabell Darien Valdez, Briana Vela Gonzalez, Kingston Mitchell, nosa and Rubi Martinez. Boyd, Brooklyn Cartwright, Leza, Nathan Lind and Ryley and Mary Young. Clear Brook debaters earned several awards at a Wu, (middle row) Kiara Soliz, Arshaq Tantu, Eri- Taylor Palacios, Jeremiah Ra- Merit roll Madison Fedler, Olivia Mc- tournament at Clear Lake High School on Hallow- ca Lee, Sheri Naqvi, Adarsh Suresh, Vashti Singh, mos, Armando Reyes and Jei- Lindzey Flores, Karyme mahan, Michael Mendez and een weekend. Team members pictured are, left to Syed Rahman, (back row) Andrew Ayala, William lyn Rodriguez. Leal, Kaylynn McClain and Joel Rivera. Hadassah Bazaar set Nov. 15 right, (front row) Elizabeth Isabell, Michael Villar- Li, Dhiren Wijesinghe, Suketh Subramanya, Auva First grade Heidi Sanchez. Kinneret Hadassah will host its fi fth holiday bazaar on Sun- real, Hannah Alsobrook, Syamantak Payra, Nolan Shariatmadari, Keion Rasti and Gabe Rivera. Perfect attendance Perfect attendance day, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Congregation Shaar Steven Aguilar, Lali Bow- Julianna Aguirre, Grace Flight museum Hashalom, 16020 El Camino Real in Houston. Local vendors man, Ava Castillo, Uriah Cor- Arriola, Julian Ayala, Chance will present a wide selection of gift items for the upcoming MHSH solutions to launch seminars to discuss onado, Alina Farooq, Leisy Bess, Lorenzo Betancourt, breaks ground holidays and other occasions. Flores, Gabriella Garza, Mia Loriana Betancourt, Didiane Included will be handbags, jewelry, embroidered items, Hamby, Julian Jiminez, Gene- Boijseaneau, Kaylie Bui, Ali- at Ellington sports memorabilia, kitchen gifts, children’s books, scarves, Memorial Hermann Advantage Plans and benefits sis Leal, Aubrey Lugo, Alynna nah Bustamante, Johann Cas- women’s clothing, Judaica, art, skin essentials, handmade Mariscal, Monserrat Mar- tellanos and Valeria DeOchoa. Continued from Page 1A Memorial Hermann Health at the Memorial Hermann coverage plans out there, it’s certain disabilities or diseases wood products and more. Refreshments and bakery items will queze and Rachel Martinez. Andre Espinosa, Lindzey restaurant, gift shop and be available for purchase. Solutions has launched a se- Southeast Hospital. For infor- a huge decision to select one such as end-stage renal dis- Rodrigo Martinez, Made- Flores, Max Garza, Kai Gil- a 400-seat auditorium, in ries of weekly seminars at mation regarding the location that best fi ts your needs,” Bav- ease (ESRD) or amyotrophic The entire community is invited. For more information, call line Medina, Emme Mejia, housen, Stacie Harris, Codi which programs, confer- Jordana at 832-385-2689. All proceeds will benefi t the projects Memorial Hermann Southeast at the hospital where the sem- erman continued. “However, lateral sclerosis (ALS), other- Geovanny Perez, Cullen Pon- Hernandez, Dhailen Hopes, ences, public meetings and hospital to discuss the benefi ts inar will be held, go to http:// enrollees should rest assured wise known as Lou Gehrig’s of Kinneret Hadassah, the largest Jewish women’s organization der, Heidi Potter, Aliyah Ra- Kentrell Horton, Linus Maci- other events can be held. in the U.S. The organization supports education, health and of its Memorial Hermann Ad- healthplan.memorialhermann. knowing that the Memorial disease, or you have perma- mos, Julian Ricks, Emmanuel ukiewcz, Alex Martinez, Rubi The total project cost, vantage HMO and PPO plans org/medicare/about-medicare Hermann Advantage plans nent kidney failure requiring youth programs in the U.S. and Israel, as well as the Hadassah Vasquez and Robert Villareal. Martinez and Kaylynn McClain. including facility, exhibits Medical Centers in Jerusalem. in conjunction with the start /fi nd-a-seminar/?mh=mh. Po- are supported by the largest regular dialysis or a kidney Second grade Ariel Merkerson, Jenny and relocation expenses, is of the Annual Election Period tential enrollees will have the health system in the region transplant. Perfect attendance Nguyen, Avery Owens, Jays- estimated at $35 million. In (AEP). Memorial Hermann opportunity to get information giving them access to more Memorial Hermann Ad- Anderson Aguilar, Celeste son Revuelta, Andre Reyes, 2014, the museum completed Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? Health Solutions contracts or ask questions about Me- than 5,000 affi liated doctors, vantage HMO and PPO are an initial $25 million capital with the Centers for Medicare morial Hermann Advantage 13 Memorial Hermann hos- health plans with a Medicare campaign. Enayet Rahim, MD and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans. pitals and fi ve hospitals in contract. Enrollment in these AARP 199 meets Nov. 13 The success of that cam- to offer Memorial Hermann “With the Memorial Her- other health systems, as well plans depends on contract re- AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet Friday, paign encouraged the board • Accepting New Patients • Same Day Advantage plans to Medicare mann Advantage HMO and as numerous specialty centers newal. Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. at Bay Area Community Center, 5002 of directors to expand the Appointments Available • Open During benefi ciaries throughout Har- PPO plans, enrollees will throughout the Houston re- Memorial Hermann Health museum, add additional ris, Fort Bend and Montgom- have the reassurance of know- Solutions, Inc. is the parent E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook (the large building with a Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, gion.” educational programming ery counties. ing our plans are backed by One is eligible to enroll in company of Memorial Her- blue roof inside Clear Lake Park on the north side of NASA and undertake a $10 million Medicare & most private insurance. Medicare benefi ciaries can a full-service, clinically-inte- or switch to a Memorial Her- mann Health Insurance Com- Parkway). Everyone is invited to come to the meeting, and Phase II capital campaign. now enroll in the Medicare grated health system that has mann Advantage Plan by pany and Memorial Hermann to enjoy coffee, cookies and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. before Discounts for patients without insurance. The museum is scheduled Advantage Health Mainte- been dedicated to advancing meeting the following re- Health Plan, Inc., both of the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Se Habla Español to open in February 2017, nance Organization (HMO) the health in this region for quirements: which are Medicare Advan- Each month, the group has entertainment or a speaker on and Preferred Provider Orga- more than 100 years,” said • Are currently enrolled in tage organizations. various topics of interest to seniors. Every two months the just in time for Houston’s Su- Call 281-481-8500 nization (PPO) plans. The en- Debra Baverman, business Original Medicare (Medicare The Memorial Hermann group has a potuck lunch. per Bowl LI. rollment period began Oct. 15 development offi cer, Govern- Part A and Part B) Advantage plans will provide The entertainment for Friday, Nov. 13, will be The Over when anyone with Medicare ment Programs, Memorial • Live within the Harris, many enhanced benefi ts that the Hill Gang, a group of instrumentalists and singers. Their could change their Medicare Hermann Health Solutions. Fort Bend or Montgomery original Medicare does not repertoire includes gospel, old-time favorites, western, patri- health plan and prescription “In this changing health care counties in Texas cover. For additional informa- otic, and also classical jazz styles such as Big Band. The drug coverage for 2016. The environment, enrollees need Medicare is a federal tion, call 1-888-624-4540 or chapter will be buying the meat for the Pot Luck Holiday AEP concludes Dec. 7. peace of mind that we are health insurance program for visit the Memorial Hermann Lunch. Members and visitors are asked to bring a salad, To help with the process, committed to their care. people ages 65 or older, but Health Plan website at health vegetable or dessert to share. information seminars will be “Considering all of the others younger than 65 may plan.memorialhermann.org/ The group also organizes day trips by bus to local area held each Monday at 10 a.m. various Medicare insurance also be eligible if they have medicare. points of interest at minimal cost. The next day trip will Here comes be on Wednesday, Jan. 6, to the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Life Chemical association awards scholarships Flight Command Center at the Houston Medical Center. Lunch will be at Luby’s cafeteria or Fuddruckers. For those who are interested in joining the group, annual the bride . . . to four students pursuing STEM paths dues are $6 per year/per person. However, one must be a member of national AARP to join any local chapter. For Four San Jacinto Col- fi eld of chemical manufac- to pursue careers in chem- of STEM. more information, contact Quin Shepperd at 281-486-7770 Let South Belt Graphics lege students have been ture and distribution. ical engineering. Argueta The Council sponsors or [email protected]. named recipients of Hous- “It feels great to be re- plans to pursue a career in activities throughout the & Printing take care of all ton Chemical Association warded for my studies,” chemistry and is also the college and region and Care Partners meet Nov. 20 scholarships for this aca- said Uriostegui, whose goal fi rst in her family to go to works with communi- demic year. is to transfer to a universi- college. ty members to promote Interfaith Care Partners Ministry group at St. Frances your printing needs for Quyen Vu, Altovely Uri- ty for a degree in chemical Throughout the years, the STEM fi elds, while Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook St. (near Al- ostegui, Yaimari Argueta, engineering. Uriostegui the Houston Chemical As- forging strong partnerships meda Mall), a gathering for persons with Alzheimer’s, your special day. and Oscar Charria each will is also the recipient of a sociation has donated ap- with universities and indus- dementia or memory loss, meets the third Friday of each receive a $500 scholarship Texas Science, Technolo- proximately $10,000 toward tries for further education month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. toward their studies in fi elds gy, Engineering, and Math scholarships for San Jacinto and workforce training. Gatherings consist of a continental breakfast, arts and related to science, technol- (T-STEM) Challenge schol- College students pursuing “We are very grateful to crafts, exercises, entertainment, a singalong, a devotional • Invitations • Envelopes • ogy, engineering, and math arship, C2 STEM Transi- careers in the STEM fi elds. everyone with the Houston break, lunch, and ends with a game. Those who have a (commonly referred to as tions- NASA Grant schol- San Jacinto College has in- Chemical Association for family member or know of someone with these challeng- STEM fi elds). One of the arship, and a Bridges to creased its initiatives sur- their support of our stu- es, are welcome to attend. All services are provided free of • Napkins • Matchbooks • purposes of the Houston STEM Careers scholarship. rounding STEM education dents,” said Ruth Keenan, charge. An initial interview must be conducted by Inter- Chemical Association, ac- “My time at San Jacinto through the formation of the executive director of the faith Care Partners staff to welcome new participants into cording to the website, is to College has been challeng- STEM Council, a group of San Jacinto College Foun- this program. • Thank You Cards • foster and promote the ed- ing, pushing me forward for administrators, faculty, and dation. “It is through their The next gathering will be held in the Mother Cabrini ucation of its members and my next step. My professors staff members whose work donations that our students Center at the church on Friday, Nov. 20, and the theme will the public by gathering and have really guided me in the is to increase awareness of are able to achieve their be Turkey Trot. For more information or to register a loved distributing information of right direction.” education and career oppor- education and dreams in one, call Interfaith Care Partners at 713-682-5995 or visit 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 general interest within the Charria and Vu also plan tunities related to the fi elds STEM.” the website at www.interfaithcarepartners.org. Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 12, 2015

Lariaette of the Week Over The Back Fence by Alexis Lariaette Escort of the Week

HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY, ARMANDO! Light the birthday candles Nov. 15 for Dobie High Happy birthday wishes and love are sent Kevin Morales. On Nov. 17, a birthday wish Light the birthday candles for Ruth to Armando “Manditosaurus” L. Garcia, is sent to Maury Klann. Gonzales Nov. 13. Norman McIntyre enjoys who celebrated his birthday Nov. 11, from South Belt Elementary a birthday Nov. 15. Nov. 16 is the day for a parents Toni and Armando Garcia; mater- A birthday greeting is sent to Tanya cake for Irvin Theodile. Send a birthday wish nal grandparents Sandra and Enrique Hensley Nov. 15. A double birthday is cel- Nov. 17 to Nicole Barnes. Mendoza; paternal grandparents Silvia and ebrated Nov. 16 by Cameron Dodson and FACEBOOK FRIENDS Juan Garcia; great-grandma Petra Moreno; Torrie Wilson. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS and aunts, uncles and cousins. Also wish- Stuchbery Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday wishes ing him a happy birthday from heaven are The day for a cake for Angelica Silva is to its Facebook friends enjoying a birthday great-grandparents Antonio Calbillo and Nov. 14. Demetrius Robinson celebrates this week: Raul Moreno. a birthday Nov. 15. On Nov. 16, Perla Thursday, Nov. 12: Mark DeVries, Janie SCHOOL DAZE Montemayor marks a birthday. Enjoying a Clark and Robin Zacks Grosso; Friday, Nov. The following personnel and staff mem- birthday Nov. 17 is Tonya Davis. 13: Jane Tillery, Vicki Brinkley, David Elam, bers of the Pasadena Independent School Melillo Middle School Courtney Bigley, Russell Wiggins, Chris District celebrate birthdays Nov. 12 through On Nov. 15, blow out the birthday candles Herpin and Edgar Whorton; Saturday, Nov. 14: Nov. 18. for Wendy Lefever. The day for a party for Gene Sockwell, Justin Sims, Noel Aleman, Atkinson Elementary Cassie Troup is Nov. 16. Celebrating a birth- Andrea Martinez, Kat Kiel, Valarie McCoy and Light the birthday candles for Nancy day Nov. 18 is Carol Zann. Tracey Harnamji; Sunday, Nov. 15: Dolores Vazquez Nov. 18. Roberts Middle School Servin, Larry Soto, Diana Jimenez and Silvia Burnett Elementary Marking a birthday Nov. 12 is Laura Smith. Serna; Monday, Nov. 16: Crystal Batson, Randy A birthday greeting is sent to Tammy Blow out the birthday candles for Kimberly Garcia, David Romere, Stephanie Hallmark Dayrit Nov. 14. Blow out the birthday candles Lidrbauch Nov. 15. and Bobby Taylor; Tuesday, Nov. 17: Cynthia Nov. 15 for Maria Lerma. Sing a birthday Beverly Hills Intermediate McGowen, Elizabeth Lewis, Donna LaRoche, song to Nohemi Garcia Nov. 17. On Nov. 12, light the birthday candles Michael Tangedahl, Blake Robinson and Joe Bush Elementary for Catherine Smith. Danielle Pitre enjoys Jasso; and Wednesday, Nov. 18: Nicole Doyle, Adriana Blanco and Peggy Watts cele- a birthday Nov. 16. Wishes for a wonderful D’Juana Oxford, Jennifer Swartz, Patrick brate a double birthday Nov. 13. Sing a happy birthday are sent to Colina Poullard Nov. 17. Patterson and David Rendon. birthday song Nov. 14 to Emily Vega. Greetings for a wonderful birthday are sent LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Frazier Elementary Nov. 18 to Brandy Knust. Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- Marking a birthday Nov. 14 is Maria Thompson Intermediate gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltlead Jarazo-Gonzalez. Blow out the birthday can- The day for a birthday cake for Carol er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items dles for Gustavo Gomez Nov. 17. Waters is Nov. 12. Madelyn Rodriguez cel- must be submitted by Friday noon for the next Moore Elementary ebrates a birthday Nov. 13. week’s publication.

The Dobie High School Lariaette of the Week for PISD connecting students to personal learning experience Nov. 2 through Nov. 6 is senior Crystal Garza. The Dobie High School Lariaette Escort of the She is a three-year line member and is the By Melissa Trevizo cluding weekly one-on-one learning style, while teachers can set and achieve goals and me and with other Connect Week for Nov. 2 through Nov. 6 is Christian daughter of Leticia and Gerardo Garza. PISD Communications mentor time with instructors. receive real time information seek new challenges. teachers. We are able to reach Three Pasadena Indepen- Three Pasadena ISD on the students’ progress. “This allows me to get to more students in a shorter Cano. He is a sophomore and is the son of Luis dent School District schools schools, Carter Lomax Mid- This allows teachers to know every single one of my amount of time. This program and Rachel Cano. are participating in a national dle, Thompson Intermediate address learning gaps before students on a personal level,” has proven to me that students Holiday Gift Bag Drive set landmark personalized learn- and Dobie High, were chosen they become major problems Monique Luis, Carter Lomax are capable of learning on A Holiday Gift Bag Drive will be held Saturday and ing program in partnership to join 19 total schools across and students to become active Connect teacher said. “I have their own, they have really ac- Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – rain or with Summit Public Schools. the nation to participate. participants in their educa- 21 students and I sit with fi ve cepted this responsibility and Hawk Premier info shine – in front of the Family Dollar at 10996 Fuqua (Sabo Summit Public Schools’ Students in the program tion, building the knowledge of them a day, one-on-one taken to it very quickly.” at Fuqua) to collect donations for items to make gift bags model, a personalized learn- carry out their entire school and learning skills that will for 10 minutes at a time. The These teachers and ad- for prospective freshmen for seniors who receive Meals on Wheels. Items needed ing plan called Connect, day within the structure of help them succeed in college students show me their time- ministrators spent two weeks in ‘standard’ sizes include shampoo, conditioner, bars of allows students to become the Connect Program. Stu- and the workplace. line in the PLP, we go over at Summit Public Schools University of Houston- campus, meet with faculty soap, lotion, mouthwash, toothbrushes, toothpaste. Items self-directed learners and to dents work at their own pace, “Every student has a Per- their grades and projects, and in California this past sum- Clear Lake welcomes pro- and admissions experts, and needed in one-size-fi ts-all and unisex include gloves, receive consistent, relevant mastering concepts in a way sonalized Learning Plan it also allows time for us to mer learning about their new spective incoming freshmen even apply to the university beanies, scarfs, small blankets/throws and socks. Seniors and personalized support in- that works best for their own within an online platform connect. I have been able to role as a Connect classroom and their families on Satur- for free, all while enjoying will be given the gift bags with the fi rst meal delivered to where they are able to ac- create a totally different re- teacher and how to use the day, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to refreshments, face painting, them in December. cess learning resources at lationship with my students Personalized Learning Plan 12:30 p.m., to Hawk Premier and more. any time, 24/7,” Vickie Val- than ever before.” software. in the Bayou Building, 2700 For more information or to let, Pasadena ISD Director Teachers who volunteered “The teachers and ad- Bay Area Blvd. RSVP, visit http://www.uhcl. Stuchbery Walk-A-Thon Nov. 13 of Instructional Technology for the Connect program are ministrators in this program Participants can tour the edu/beahawk. Stuchbery Elementary will host its second annual Char- said. “Students use the PLP seeing great results in the have changed their way of ity Walk-A-Thon on Friday, Nov. 13. All money collected to set goals, access learning classroom. thinking to approach this new will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Last year, resources, submit work and “This has been the best model of learning,” Vallet Israeli Folk Dancing students and staff presented WWP with a check for more track their progress.” teaching experience I’ve ever said. “Teachers are driving than $4,100. Students will walk during the school day at The program is divided had,” Luis said. “It’s not about the program, they are invest- in November and December their scheduled PE times. Parents, community members into two sections: personal- removing the teacher from ed in its successful execution Israeli folk dances are held at Congregation Shaar and veterans are welcome to walk alongside the students ized learning time and proj- the process, if anything I’m and are essential to help build Hashalom on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Remaining and staff. For more information, call Stuchbery at 713- ect time. During personalized more involved. This program students’ habits and skills November dates are Nov. 16, 23 and 30. December dates 740-0752. learning time, students learn is about making the students required to excel in school are Dec. 7, 14 and 21. There will be no dancing on Dec. 28. through a combination of responsible for their learning. and in life. The buy-in of our online playlists that provide I’m no longer in front of the teachers and administration is The cost, $4 per session or $35 for 10 sessions for diverse learning resources room trying to reach 25 stu- driving the momentum of this CSH members, $5 per session or $45 for 10 sessions for UHCL hosts job fair Thompson Intermediate students Meghan Godeke like videos, presentations and dents. Each student is now re- culture shift in education to- nonmembers, will cover expenses. Discover opportunities for job fair will run from 12:30 to and David Gomez work together in the Connect reference texts, peer-to-peer ceiving personalized time with ward personalized learning.” Everyone is welcome to join the group – even if never educators at the Fall Teacher 2:30 p.m. in the UHCL Bay- program. coaching and one-on-one tu- having attended before. Job Fair on Thursday, Nov. ou Building Atrium I and II, toring from their teachers. Congregation Shaar Hashalom is located at 16020 El 19, at University of Hous- 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Students also participate Camino Real in Houston. ton-Clear Lake. UHCL Ca- The Fall Teacher Job Fair in project time where as a For more information, contact the synagogue office at reer Services sponsors the is open to the public at no group, students use what they 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. event, which features employ- cost, and registration will be have learned and put it to ment opportunities for current on-site. For more informa- work in a real world applica- or graduating teachers. The tion, call 281-283-2590. tion using problem-solving, Salt Grass Potters Guild critical thinking and commu- nications skills to tackle chal- hosts holiday sale Nov. 21-22 lenging problems. The Salt Grass Potters Guild will hold its annual holi- Hall Rentals A large part of Connect is day sale of original handmade pottery on Saturday, Nov. WWeddings,eddings, RReceptions,eceptions, RRetirements,etirements, BBirthdayirthday PPartiesarties the mentoring program. Each 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22, from 10 student in the Connect Pro- a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held at the Clear Lake Park gram is paired with a faculty Meeting Room at 5001 E. NASA Parkway in Clear Lake. American Legion Post 490 mentor to meet every week 11702 Galveston Road to discuss progress, goals The park is one stoplight east of the Hilton on the Lake. and how the student is deal- About 20 artists will be on hand to answer questions (across from Ellington Field) Thompson Intermediate student Jonathan Jean ing with challenges. Men- Thompson Intermediate teacher Pamela Crawford about their work. There will be a variety of items from works on his personalized learning time in the Con- tors push students to become (right) helps her student, Daniela Montoya, navi- functional dishware to decorative clay pieces, and also 281-481-1179 nect program. self-directed learners who gate through the personalized learning process. sculpture. Many items are suitable for decoration or as Call between 9 AM - 1 PM M-F presents. For more information, call Eleanor at 713-851-4012 or Capacity: 300 visit the website at www.saltgrasspotters.com.

Remember When Largest selection of 30 years ago (1985) ganized an action commit- dy which contract consta- The Brio Site Task Force residence. Emergency ef- wigs in Texas! A ruling was expected tee to recoup their losses. ble deputies believed was reached an agreement with forts were hampered by FEATURING in the next three to four The South Belt area en- handed out in the Kirkwood state and federal conser- multiple explosions taking STETICA months from the Texas dured more rain than any South subdivision. vation agencies to provide place in the garage. Tylka E Commissioner of Edu- other part of Harris County During homecoming at approximately 142 acres of said the blasts were likely DESIGNS WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ cation regarding whether during a recent day’s rain. the University of Houston land to replace the defi ned caused by ammunition and SIGNATURE COLLECTION Pearland’s Green Tee sub- Clouds dumped 5.63 inches football game against Texas losses. propane tanks. Investiga- The Right BRA, OF WIGS & The Right Form! by JODEE HAIR ADDITIONS division would remain in of rain at the service’s rain Christian University, South South Belt state Rep. tors from the Harris Coun- Caring Fitters Trained & Certified the Clear Creek Indepen- gauges at the Dixie Farm Belt resident B.J. Garner Robert Talton was honored ty Fire Marshal’s Offi ce to Help With All Your After Becky’s dent School District or if Road and Genoa Red Bluff joined other members of by the Texas Eagle Forum determined the blaze was Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street Great selection of League City it would be annexed by the sites, and some 5.59 inches the Cougar Alumni Band as the most conservative accidental in nature. No one Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 Pearland school district. at the Beamer and Hughes in playing before the game lawmaker in Austin. was injured. A group of Woodmead- Road site. Most of the rain and during halftime. PISD was seeking nomi- ow homeowners who did fell within a three-hour pe- South Belt area schools nations for the district’s an- not receive compensation riod. and residents were urged nual distinguished alumnus from a recent out-of-court Genoa Elementary School to send letters, cards and award. settlement regarding fl ood celebrated its Golden anni- packages early in order to 5 years ago (2010) damages six years prior, or- versary in the Pasadena In- reach the service personnel After a few construction dependent School District. of Desert Storm in time for delays, the Southeast Vol- GGraduationraduation Superintendent Dr. Lon the holidays. unteer Fire Department cel- Luty, was guest speaker. 15 years ago (2000) ebrated the grand opening The Genoa choir, under the Niday Funeral Home of its new station at 10510 direction of Linda Fletcher, opened on Beamer Road. Scarsdale with an open AAnnouncementsnnouncements FURNITURE RE-DO performed. Andy Pettitte was hon- house. Funded by a Clear Due to a ruling by the ored at San Jacinto College Brook City Municipal Util- FForor CCollegeollege & HHighigh SchoolSchool • Re-Pair • Re-Finish University Interscholas- Foundation Golf tourna- ity District bond that voters tic League, Dobie High ment. The foundation hon- approved in March 2007, • Re-Glue • Re-Screw School’s newest sports ored him with an honorary the station cost roughly $2 ‘We Re-Do For You’ team, a girls’ varsity soc- associate of arts degree and million to construct and oc- cer team in its fi rst year and a $100,000 endowment cupied approximately 9,500 • Top Quality For Free Estimates Call: coached by Rhonda Fos- scholarship in his name. square feet. 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Tim- Tylka, the blaze started in trick-or-treaters found nee- ing of the lights was adjust- the home’s garage before 281-484-4337 • 11555 Beamer 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston 281-481-0909 dles embedded in their can- ed soon after. spreading to the rest of the Thursday, November 12, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Laura Bush Elementary lists first 9-weeks rolls Pasadena Rotary visits Bush Elementary Laura Bush Elementary Bonilla, Hailey Bonilla, By- Arguello, Alexander Arias, Rodriguez, Sophia Sagastiza- Garcia, Pablo Garcia, Alex- recently released its fi rst nine- anca Borjas, Joushua Brown, Isabella Avila, Hannai Ayala, do, Aaron Sanchez, Britanny andra Garibay, Ashton Gib- weeks honor, merit and per- Andrew Bryant, Joshua Bry- Jaidyn Belgrave, Tanner Bo, Sanchez and Nancy Sanchez. son, Luis Gonzales, Atziri fect attendance rolls for the ant, Jacqueline Calvo, Reagan Diana Bonilla, Yahir Bonilla, Julio Sauceda, Christopher Gonzalez, Isaiah Gonzalez, 2015-2016 school year. Stu- Cameron, Reginald Cameron Demyan Borjas, Joaquin Ca- Sellers, Alejandro Serrano, Tyree Griffi n-Strode, Jona- dents earning status are: and Anthony Capetillo. ballero, Sebastian Calderon, Angie Tinajero, Jenna To, than Guerra, Camille Haynes, Kindergarten Jarvis Carraway, Benjamin Ethan Cavazos, Lucas Cena Kaylanie Tran, Jolie Trejo, Ashley Hernandez, Christian Perfect attendance Chacon, Max Chagoya, An- and Mark Chase. Mathew Trevino, Miguel Va- Hernandez, Daniel Infante and Yamila Arguello, David drew Chavez, Melanie Cha- Daniel Chavez, Jacob Cha- lencia, Anthony Van, Jared Gregorio Jaimes. Brown, Javanni Capuchino, vez, Miranda Chavez, Alaina vez, Kenneth Clinton, Camila Villarreal, Aiden Vo, Clayton Melanie Jaramillo, Lauren Brianna Castillo, Natalie Ca- Dang, Elizabeth Dinh, Daniel Contreras, Christina Dang, Washington, Maeson Wash- Jones, Aolant Joya-Elisarar- zares, Damian Chavez, Jaren Escamilla, Vanya Espino- John Davila, Jacob Davis, ington and Cobi Watts. rus, Lya Juarez, Dominick Conley, Giovanni De La Gar- za, Brianna Figueroa, Alexa Alberto De Alba, Ivette Del Third grade Leija, Amanda Marler, Mari- za, David Del Toro, Melina Flores, Elijah Garcia, Sofi a Toro, Darian Diaz, Hayden Honor roll ana Melendez, Annette Men- Flores, K’Von Fontenot, Erik Garcia and Victoria Garcia. Do, Zaaid Edgar, Nathan Elis- Milaycia Brown, Anthony dez, Daniela Mendoza, Khang Galvan, Esther Garcia, Priscil- Gabrian Garza, Orlan- ararra, Chloe Estes, Yudany Dinh, Latrell Hall, Christian Minh, Thinh Ninh, Roberto la Garcia, Damian Garza and do Gomez, Sarah Gonzalez, Estrada and Jeremy Flores. Hernandez, Jeshua Moreno, Nuñez, Michelle Pham, Tim- Natalia Garza. Kaylee Guevara, Kevin Her- Alyria Galvan, Katelynn Thinh Ninh, Roberto Nuñez, my Pham and Kaitlyn Phan. Sebastian Garza, Yurielys nandez, Sofi a Hernandez, Xit- Galvan, Jayden Garcia, David Michelle Pham, Timmy Pham, Isabelle Pichardo, Isaiah Guerrero, Criss Gutierrez, laly Hernandez, Oscar Her- Garza, Mayra Gomez, Carlo Isaiah Pineda, Adam Rocha, Pineda, Angel Pulido, David Jose Gutierrez, Draven Har- nandez-Garza, Nhu Ho, Tram Gonzalez, Massiah Gordon, Sebastian Saenz, Andrea Sa- Reyna, Diego Rios, Adam ris, Noelani Huerta, Andrew Hong, Issac Ibarra, Joshua Ja- Kaelyn Grice, Daniela Guer- gastizado, Yahir Sanchez and Rocha, Ivan Rodriguez, Sofi a Jaramillo, Nicholas Jenkins, maica, Daniel Jasso, Da’Shy erro, Edward Guerra-Guerre- Stephen Wilson. Rodriguez, Marco Saavedra, Savannah Jones, Alexander Johnson and Huy Le. ro, Mia Hernandez, Mike Her- Merit roll Sebastian Saenz, Sebastian Limachi, Reya Long, Noah Daisy Lopez, Nathan Mal- nandez, Paul Hernandez and Mia Arana, Danielle Che- Saenz, Yahir Sanchez, Rhema Maldonado, Stephanie Ochoa donado, Edgar Martinez, Juan Michael Hernandez Jr. nier, Yanneli Garza, Danie- Sanni-Thomas, Jemarcus Sell- and Briana Olvera. Martinez, Yenner Martinez, Kenny Ho, Jeremy Jack- la Mendoza, Thuy Nguyen, ers and Gabriel Sifuentes. Ariadne Portales, David Mihn Nguyen, Lazaro Obre- son, Jonah Jefferson, Jordan Bruce Nyguen, Anna Parra, Camron Stegall, Emily Ste- Ramirez, Sansa-Ray Ram- gon, Jayden Perdono, Vicent Johnson, Kevin Lara, Nayeli Kaitlyn Phan, Andrew Sauce- phens, Lucas Sumrall, Ashley say, Aiden Rios, Mariana Pham, Emely Quijano, Adrian Leal, Jandel Leon, Joselyn da, Izaya Vasquez and Jo’An- Teruel, Patience Thomas, Rodriguez, Kristabel Sali- Raitaru, Marcus Resendez and Lima, Kristina Ly, Abraham na Williams. Leonard Thumann, Barbara nas, Brandon Sauceda, Kolby Carlos Rodriguez. Martinez, David Martinez, Perfect attendance Valdez, Ulysses Valdez, Dan- Stubblefi eld, Christian Tejada, Marcus Rodriguez, Chris- Ian Martinez, Lexie Martinez, Casey Aleman, Janely iell Velazquez, Brandon Vigil, Christian Thumann, Kathleen tian Rojas, Eduardo Sanchez, Sofi a Martinez, Hania Ma- Arias, Antonio Bonilla, Astrid Rudy Villanueva, Jorge Villar- Tran, Tina Tran, Ava Treviño, Natalie Sanchez, Yohan San- tin, Atiana Medrano, Jaylene Bonilla, Diego Bonilla, Milay- real and Andie Williams. Jacob Velazquez and Kimber- tiago, David Serrano, Natalie Melo and Heidi Montano. cia Brown, Spencer Cash, Iris Fourth grade Third-grade students from Laura Bush Elementa- tha Pulido, Christian Oyervidez; Barbara Valdez, ly Villanueva. Soto, Christian Teruel, Sereni- Gael Munoz, Ryan Ngo, Conejo, Adam Daley, Galilea Honor roll ry were visited by the Pasadena Rotary Club and (middle row) Daniela Mendoza, JoAnna Williams, First grade ty Thomas, Daniel Tran, Isaac Gia’An Nguyen, Nair Olve- De La Garza, Anthony Dinh, Kevin Ayala, Nico Barr, received free dictionaries to help them as they con- Daniel Velasquez, Anthony Dinh, Rebecca Santana, Perfect attendance Vasquez, Eduardo Velazquez ra, Nathan Paredez, Amairani Emmanuel Ealy, Eric Esca- Jade Butler, Julian Cenic- tinue their education. Students were thrilled and Sebastian Saenz, Christian Hernandez, (back row) Khalee Abrams, Brianna and Amaya Wilson. Pena, Josellin Perales, Ma- milla, Daniel Estrada, Des- eros, Gisselly Garza, Jocelyn could not wait to begin using their new reference Jerry Sudduth, Gerald Nickelson, Cecil Ghormley Aleman, Jesse Alvarado, Ale- Second grade riah Ramirez, Ximena Rios, mond Etienne, Steven Fernan- Guerra, Kasie Hoang, Jadyn tools. Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Saman- and Scott Loomis. Photo submitted jandro Arellano, Ethan Bell, Perfect attendance Aileen Rivera, Jayson Rivera, dez and Kevin Flores. Johnson, Trinity Lopez, Ka- Arianna Bermudez, Derrick Evan Amezcua, Camila Camron Robertson, Osvaldo Mayeli Flores, Kassandra leb Luna, Han Ly, Jessica Ngo and Linh Ngo. Axel Olmedo, Axel Ome- Expansions, graveyard shift courses, degrees, do, Vina Pham, Sydney Reyes, Roberts MS celebrates Veterans Day Ariznelly Rivera, Gia Rob- inson, Itzel Romero, Isabella certificates help move more into welding Fred Roberts Middle School Saenz, Savannah Smith, Eve- honored Veterans Day by in- lyn Tran and Tyler Vo. Eddie Foster’s hometown lege to add welding to his noncredit training of four welding courses and cer- viting parents and community Merit roll of Mont Belvieu, Texas, may resume. “I see all of the job welding processes: SMAW, tifi cate and degree options, members for a breakfast and Isaac Alvarenga, Giancar- be a small town on the map, listings around here, and I GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW. visit sanjac.edu/career/weld Veterans Day program. The los Alvarez, Dinh, Anna, but it’s becoming a hot spot have plenty of friends who are For a list of the NCCER ing-technology. Roberts Middle School choir Manilo Arango, Jaydon Bo- for workers traveling to the welders and working.” and orchestra performed pa- nilla, Adrian Cazares, Hugo state for the jobs that industry Garrito may have a great Bay Area Singles Dance Nov. 14 triotic songs. Pasadena Inde- Estrada, Emmalee Lopez, simply cannot fi ll fast enough. advantage. Picking up certifi - pendent School District Offi cer Trey Medlock, Joel Morales, “I guarantee you that just cates and degrees in a variety The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance will be held and Army veteran James Boggs Joel Morales, Cathy Nguyen, in Mont Belvieu alone, all of of craft trades is a move that Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the VFW Lodge, spoke at the assembly. The pro- Jacky Ochoa, Zoe Rivera, Eric the camping spots for trail- many are making to become Post 6378, at 5204 Highway 3 in Dickinson. Bring party gram closed in refl ection as Solis and Kiet Tran. ers are fi lled to the brim with skilled in multiple crafts and snacks to share. Cost is $7 for members and $9 for nonmem- Taps was played by band direc- Perfect attendance craft tradespeople because receive the opportunities that bers. For information, call 409-948-1156 or 281-484-4762. tor Diana Garcia. Elizabeth Aguirre, Wal- they know the jobs are here,” industry is offering to attract At left: Left to right are Assistant ter Alexander, A’Myri Allen, said Foster, who’s worked as talent. Open Garden Day Nov. 16 Principal Christine Coppedge, Alyssa Allen, Alyssah Allen, a welder since the 1970s and “People with two skills Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 will host counselor Emily Cruz, Offi cer Isaac Alvarenga, Giancar- is now department chair of can do both jobs,” said Marla Open Garden Day on Monday, Nov. 16, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. James Boggs, Principal Jorly los Alvarez, Manilo Arango, industrial technology at San Guzman, recruiting manager at Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road. Thomas, Assistant Principal Victoria Arnsworth, Mauricio Jacinto College. “The Gulf for Tradesmen International, Master gardeners will be available to answer gardening ques- Rebecca Dietz and counselor Banda, Viviana Barrientos, Coast workforce opportuni- who places workers in refi n- tions. Plants will be for sale in the greenhouse. For more Deronda Pitre. Jaydon Bonilla, Jayla Buchan- ties are through the roof – eries, chemical plants, and information, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu.tamu.edu. an and Jade Butler. from Louisiana down to Cor- shipyards. “It’s also very im- David Cardona, Maxwell pus Christi, Texas.” portant that people show that Study religious comparisons Cash, Johnathon Castillo, Within a couple of years, they have the education in the Daniel Charles, Torry Chase, the welding technology pro- basics and fi eld experience. For those who are interested in learning about Judaism, Christian Davis, Max Davis, gram at San Jacinto College It’s important that they have religions in general, practices and traditions, comparisons and Anna Dinh, Hillary Do, Em- has undergone three expan- NCCER (National Council differences, Congregation Shaar Hashalom’s own Rabbi Stu- manuel Elizondo, Brian Era- sions across its North and for Construction Education art Federow will host free, open to the public, weekly discus- zo, Hugo Estrada, Jennifer Central campuses and added and Research) certifi cation. sions. The sessions are held every first Thursday of the month Estrada, Steven Flores, Joana additional course offerings Also, companies want to see at IHOP on NASA Road 1 (Webster), from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join Flores, Monica Flores, Steven including a graveyard shift. where a person has attended the discussion and bring any questions, thoughts and opinions Flores and Fabian Franco. Such a response stems from school. All of this matters.” to share with everyone present. Baleria Gallegos, Jonathan the region’s shortage of work- Juan Garcia worked as a Congregation Shaar Hashalom is located at 16020 El Gamez, Daniel Garza, Gissel- ers that Foster said resulted welder for six years until he Camino Real in Houston, and is the Conservative synagogue ly Garza, Oscar Garza, Jose from years of swaying many realized an associate degree in the Bay Area. Gomez, Karla Gracia, Man- away from the craft trades and would provide him with better The entire community is invited to attend. For more infor- uel Grajales, Jocelyn Guerra, the layoffs from decades ago. opportunities at the hiring ta- mation, contact the synagogue office at 281-488-5861 or at Jose Guerra-Chacon, Roberto “When the oil bust hit in ble. He now teaches welding [email protected]. Hernandez, Thy Ho, Enrique the 1980s, a lot of helpers at San Jacinto College. Jasso, Alyssa Jones, Angle Li- were laid off,” said Foster. “In this industry, people Wedding, engagement policies machi and Angel Limachi. “This left welders and pipe- want to hire those who can be Jacob Lopez, Joshua Lo- fi tters. When they eventually taught and who want to move Wedding writeups must be run in the newspaper, not submitted, pez, Trinity Lopez, David retired, there were no helpers, up,” said Garcia. “It’s a great in the time outlined: Attending veterans included, left to right, (front chelle Shadden, Offi cer James Boggs, Corey Smith, Lozoya, Kaleb Luna, Han those entry-level workers, to career to get into with starting From wedding date to six weeks – photo and full article; Six move up. During that time, pay varying from around $18 weeks to three months – photo and limited information; After row) Eluterio Perez, Luis Ramirez, Tito Arrolo, Ernest Escalona, Ruben Guerra, Jerry Duarte, Da- Ly, Arturo Martinez, Melis- three months from wedding date – will not be run. Jimmie McCann, Sara Carroll, Larry Showalter, vid Blakeley, Luis Valles and Brian Brown. sa Mendez, Sildy Mireles, the university route was be- to $30 plus an hour.” ing encouraged. Because of The San Jacinto College Engagement and wedding announcements are published free Marco Martinez, Shannon Brown, (back row) Ra- Photos submitted Jamiah Molden, Joaquin of charge on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. Information must be Montemayor, Gabby Mon- this, we lost the connection welding technology program submitted by noon on Friday to be considered for the next issue. tes, Alex Montoya and Keren with young people to consider specializes in both credit and Morales. welding and other craft trades Surgical program receives needed equipment Jessica Ngo, Linh Ngo, as careers of opportunity.” Cathy Nguyen, Kylie Obren- Today’s workforce land- The San Jacinto College gram graduates might use us to train on equipment that in just the Texas Gulf Coast gon, Jacky Ochoa, Axel Ol- scape is driving current weld- FFREEREE REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION - GoodGood thruthru Nov.Nov. 2525 surgical technology program throughout their careers. we’ll be working with in the region alone, for surgical medo, Axel Olmedo, Jenni- ers to work overtime, 10 plus New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com is now home to an anesthesia “Everything that we see fi eld. I would say 99 percent technologists by 2022. fer Olvera, Daniel Ortegon, hours a day, with overtime This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash. We accept NCI. machine and three addition- and use in class is what we’re of what I am seeing at the hos- “These donations allow Arianna Ortiz, Arianna Ortiz, pay, according to Foster. He al medical scopes thanks to seeing and using in the fi eld pital is what we have already our students the hands-on Vina Pham, Annie Phan, Na- anticipates the demand will Bayshore Medical Center. for our clinicals,” said Dorothy learned about in this program.” training they need to work thaniel Pina, Moises Ramos, remain high, well beyond MMs.s. JJanet’sanet’s CChildrenhildren ooff tthehe FFuture,uture, IInc.nc. Surgical technology stu- Mitchell, surgical technology Catherine Yendell, pro- successfully in this fi eld,” Moises Ramos, Ariznelly Ri- 2020. 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He was an assistant the Longhorns can as season, Norman says the be true that a Dobie win “I told the guys that we 364A FM 1959 gram began its quest to that has yet to be complet- coach at Pearland High well. game plan focuses much over the Mustangs would are playing our best foot- (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 take down the North Shore ed. School where there was Perhaps, then, it’s fit- more on Dobie being Do- go down as a huge upset, ball of the season at the Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK Mustangs in the Class 6A Four seasons and four more than one season that ting that the 2015 version bie than being concerned the Longhorns are of the Continued on Page 6B Division I bidistrict play- North Shore victories. ended with a Mustangs’ plays out on Friday, the offs. It’s as simple as that, but win over the Oilers. 13th, at Galena Park ISD Lions to host shoot-a-thon Nov. 14 BREAKFAST Fast forward now just first-year Dobie varsity But the Oilers broke Stadium. The start of the Pasadena shoot-a-thon Saturday, Nov. Brisket combination Independent School Dis- 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. plates will be on sale at the 8:00 AM Dobie at trict’s intermediate school Teams from both the shoot-a-thon for $7 each. to All Day basketball season will soon boys’ and girls’ basketball Thompson basketball tip off, and the Thompson programs will scrimmage players also have presale BREAKFAST BUFFET North Shore boys’ and girls’ programs are against one another, and brisket combo plate tickets Sat. & Sun. 8 AM to 2 PM Fri., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. celebrating the occasion. there will even be several for sale through Nov. 13 at Sun.-Thurs. 8 to 10 – Fri. & Sat. 8 to 11 Both gyms at Thompson alumni making return en- $5 each. 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Tickets predictions purchased for the original date (October) will be honored at the door, and $25 tickets remain for sale through Dobie baseball players or booster club members. Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn Eight of the 10 games played during the evening will pay $100 each to the win- Dobie at ner. A ninth game will pay $250 to the winner, and a final game will pay $500 to North Shore Dobie North Shore North Shore Dobie North Shore the winner. Refreshments will be available for purchase, and door prizes will be North Shore Clear Springs at awarded between games. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the bingo games will run from Springs Springs Alief Taylor Alief Taylor Alief Taylor Alief Taylor 6 to 10 p.m. The event serves as one of the primary fundraisers to help cover costs Alief Taylor associated with the Dobie baseball program throughout the school year. For more Beaumont West Brook Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland information, direct email to [email protected]. at Pearland Lady Longhorns’ hoops drop season opener Dawson at La Porte La Porte Dawson Dawson La Porte Dawson La Porte The Dobie varsity girls’ basketball team experienced a rough start to the 2015- 2016 regular season, losing 50-17 to host Friendswood Nov. 9, in the opener for Friendswood at both teams. The Lady Longhorns will next take on host Goose Creek Memorial Friendswood Friendswood Hightower Hightower Friendswood Hightower Hightower Thursday, Nov. 12, in a 2 p.m. tournament opener at the Baytown Tip-Off Classic. Online registration encouraged at SBHLL Channelview at Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League currently has online registration on- Fort Bend Travis Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek Clear Creek going for the spring 2016 season at www.eteamz.com/sbhll. Youths ages 3 (must at Clear Creek turn 3 by Jan. 1, 2016) through 16 may register for the season. Those signing up online may also take advantage of a payment plan if necessary. Elkins at Foster Foster Foster Foster Foster Foster Foster The registration fee includes a jersey, hat, pants, socks and a belt. Families will also be required to submit three forms of proof of residency, such as driver’s li- cense, utility bill, insurance documents, school records, etc, to league officials Angleton at Texas City Texas City Angleton Texas City Texas City Texas City Texas City prior to the start of the season at tryouts or one of the in-person sign-up sessions. While online registration is encouraged, there will also be in-person registration Atascocita Klein Collins Atascocita Klein Collins Klein Collins Klein Collins Klein Collins dates coming to the league’s facility at El Franco Lee Park, with the first one set for at Klein Collins Dec. 5. There will be three regular registration dates in the new year at El Franco Lee Park, including Jan. 6, Jan. 9 and Jan. 13. This week’s record 7-3 5-5 7-3 7-3 5-5 8-2 Late registration (Jan. 16) and tryouts (Jan. 16, Jan. 23) are also set. More de- tails about the registration dates will appear in the Leader as needed. Season record 84-26 82-28 86-24 85-25 81-29 87-23 Brook varsity girls San Jacinto College volleyball makes nationals Fifteen sets of grueling down Blinn would be a rounds two and three Nov. in a winner’s bracket con- cused and steady through- tors were Geoffroy with blocks and a .429 hitting take opener, 60-46 Region XIV tournament stiffer challenge. 7. test. out the entire set, and each 18 digs and two service percentage; and McMa- action finally took its toll Having played the Pa- Nelson knew that the Nelson was pleased player contributed. aces; Hannah Baker with hon with 10 kills and four So far, so good. Nimitz. on the San Jacinto College nola match at 1 p.m., San second and third rounds with the results of the win “We had a lot of blocks, 26 assists; Moten with six service aces. The Clear Brook var- It was a great win women’s volleyball team, Jac turned around at 3:30 of the tournament would over Navarro and was par- with several blocks being sity girls basketball team for head coach Garrett but the rewards still came. to face Blinn. be challenging, as San Jac ticularly excited about the assists, which shows how saw its hard preseason Hilton’s team, which Despite a heartbreaking Jenkins and Briana had to play North Zone overall performance of the the players worked well San Jacinto College work pay off, downing is now headed for the five-set loss to Blinn in Moten were spectacular No. 1 seed Tyler and South team. together.” Nimitz 60-46 in the reg- Baytown Tip-Off Clas- the tournament champi- with 14 kills each, and Zone No. 1 seed Blinn “It was just a solid, Erlicia Griffith had an at NJCAA Championships ular season opener for sic Nov. 12-14 in Bay- onship match, San Jacinto McMahon and Anna Ro- College in back-to-back well-played team win, and all-around solid game both teams Nov. 10, at town. has now qualified for the drigues had 10 each in the matches. I am proud of the effort with 13 kills, eight blocks National Junior College tournament-tying win. In round two, San Jac of every player,” Nelson and a .600 hitting percent- Casper, Wyoming Athletic Association’s Di- Just a warm-up ses- defeated Tyler 3-1 (25-22, commented. age. vision I Championships. sion later, San Jacinto and 22-25, 25-23, 25-21). “Everyone stayed fo- Other key contribu- Nov. 19-21 Sports Calendar That event is set to be Blinn returned to action In round three, San Jac FOOTBALL played Nov. 19-21 at the with all of the marbles at fell to conference rival Casper Event Center in stake. Blinn 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, Friday, Nov. 13 Casper, Wyo. San Jacinto seemed in 25-17). Dobie varsity at North Shore, GPISD, 7:00 At press time, the tour- control, winning the first “I told our ladies that nament seedings were not two sets 27-25, 25-23. Region XIV is one of the BASKETBALL yet determined. Unfortunately, Blinn best in the nation, with no Under Nelson’s lead- stormed back for a 25-19, easy route no matter who Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 12-14 ership, San Jac has won 27-25, 15-11 victory over you play, so we knew it Dobie varsity girls at Baytown Tip-Off Classic, TBA nine regional titles and the final three sets of ac- would be tough,” she com- Brook varsity girls at Baytown Tip-Off Classic, TBA nine conference champi- tion. mented. onships. Jenkins led the way “After the loss to Blinn, Nelson’s teams have with 18 kills in the win, I told the team to not get Tuesday, Nov. 17 finished in the top 11 at while Moten had 12. But down, to simply learn Dobie varsity girls host Madison, 7:00 the national tournament Blinn’s Eboni Mitchell from the experience and Brook varsity girls host La Porte, 7:00 in nine of the last 10 sea- delivered a match-high 22 have the mindset that we Brook varsity boys at Chavez, 7:00 sons, including a national kills in the tourmament can still win round four runner-up in 2010. clincher. and qualify for the nation- Dobie JV girls host Madison, 5:30 The SJC squad knew Perhaps seven plus al tournament, and we still Brook JV boys at Chavez, 5:30 reaching the national tour- hours of volleyball took also have a shot at winning Brook JV girls host La Porte, 5:30 nament would indeed be its toll, but the San Jacinto the regional tournament.” Dobie freshman A girls host Madison, 4:00 tough, and winning the College program is none- In the round two win Brook freshman A girls host La Porte, 4:00 overall Region XIV title theless on its way to the over Tyler, Kerstin Jenkins would prove tougher. It national tournament. had a solid match, scoring Brook sophomore boys at Chavez, 5:30 was. SJC’s Manon Geof- 17.5 points, with 10 digs, Brook freshman A boys at Chavez, 4:00 San Jacinto took care frey, who came up with 12 kills, and three blocks. Brook freshman B boys at Chavez, 400 of its first goal of reaching 97 digs on the final day Other key contributors the national tournament, of the tournament over were Moten with 16.5 Friday, Nov. 20 edging Panola 25-13, 18- three matches, made the points, five block assists, 25, 25-11, 17-25, 15-12 all-tournmanent team a dig, and 13 kills; and Brook varsity girls host Katy Tompkins, 7:00 behind 12 kills each from along with Moten. Three McMahon with 15 points, Brook JV girls host Katy Tompkins, 5:30 Ines Bawedin and Saman- Blinn players made the three digs, two service Brook freshman A girls host Katy Tompkins, 4:00 tha McMahon. unit. aces, and 12 kills. Kersten Jenkins had Locals make final Navarro goes down another 10 kills as the San The San Jacinto College The SJC team shut out Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 19-21 Despite a five-game marathon loss to Blinn in the Re- due to a big win over Tyler in early round play. On Jac squad officially quali- volleyball team (South Navarro College 3-0 (25- gion XIV conference championship match, the San this sequence, SJC’s Briana Moten (22) goes high Dobie varsity girls at McDonald’s Invitational, TBA fied for the national cham- Zone, No. 2 seed) was one 18, 25-18, 25-19) in round Jacinto College women’s volleyball team is headed for a kill while teammates Kayden Thomas (far left), Brook varsity boys at McDonald’s Invitational, TBA pionship event. of only three teams left one of the Nov. 6, setting to the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Hannah Westerlage (11) and Samantha McMahon As it turns out, taking standing after going 1-1 in up the match against Tyler Dobie varsity boys at McDonald’s Invitational, TBA national tournmanent. The locals advanced, in part, (7) prepare to defend. Photo by Rob Vanya Thompson Lion football still relishing three PISD championships

At right, Thompson eighth-grade A team quarterback Daniel Garza (13) follows through on a throw to the outside with a Mill- er defender in pursuit. Garza and his Lions’ teammates came away with a 16-14 in the Pas- adena ISD champion- ship game at Veterans Stadium. In all, the Lions won three PISD championships, while Bondy was the sev- enth-grade A division champion. Miller had defeated the Lions by a 14-12 count during the regular season, but the Lions came up with the big win when it mat- tered most. Thompson scored close wins over the Beverly Hills Bears in two other champi- onship games. Photos by Gary Williams

Lions’ eighth-grade A running back Adrian Johnson (44) plows his way through Jaylen Girdy (7) of Miller, who starred for the Ellington Rams’ senior division team a host of Miller Falcon defenders during Thompson’s 16-14 victory in the Pasa- a year ago during the team’s Super Bowl run, tried his best to help his Falcons get dena ISD championship game at Veterans Stadium. The win avenged an earlier past the Lions’ eighth-grade A team. But defenders, including Dominic Caballero regular season loss to Miller. (72), Jordan Velasquez (75) and Jose Segovia, had other ideas. Thursday, November 12, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 McDonald’s Texas Invitational tips off Nov. 19 Continued from Page 1B title game will be televised will also be available on tion Foundation and the return this year. to winning the state Class esting athlete in the mix The South Houston teams have been divided will compete in Division live statewide by Fox the Fox Sports Go app. Deer Park ISD Education In the girls’ bracket, 6A championship. – Cy-Woods senior Nancy boys are led by Nick Her- into two 24-team divi- 2. Sports Southwest, with Both championship Foundation. All proceeds Cy-Woods bumped off Another showdown Mulkey, who at 6-feet- nandez, a 6-foot-5-inch sions. All varsity boys’ teams prime time replays the fol- games will be also carried are returned to those two favored Manvel and made between Cy-Woods and 9-inches is the tallest fe- senior who earned first- Each division has been compete in pool play on lowing week. live on the Texas Invita- education foundations. it to the championship North Shore could be in male high-school player in team all-district honors divided into eight three- Nov. 19 before starting A live stream of the tional website (www.tex- Upsets were the norm game, only to be beaten by the offing, although DeSo- the country. last season, and a bevy of team pools. After two bracket play on Nov. 20. boys’ and girls’ title asinvitational.com). in last year’s tournament. a late-surging North Shore to and Duncanville are Mulkey, also one of talented guards. pool-play games on Nov. The varsity girls’ teams games in Division 1 will The tournament is In the boys’ title game, squad. also in the pack this time the nation’s most highly The Atascocita boys 19, the teams are divided compete in pool play Nov. also be available on Fox sponsored by the Pasa- Atascocita dethroned Cy-Woods went on around. recruited players, has ver- return a pair of highly re- – by record – into Gold, 19 and 20, with all bracket Sports Southwest’s web- dena Chamber of Com- DeSoto 51-50 on a buzzer- to beat North Shore last Standing tall among the bally committed to attend garded prospects in guards Silver and Bronze brack- play to follow on Nov. 21. site (www.foxsports.com/ merce, in partnership with beating jumper by Bran- spring in the state regional crowd of talented girls’ the University of Oklaho- Carsen Edwards and Greg ets, each bracket work- The Division 1 boys’ southwest). Streaming the Pasadena ISD Educa- don Loville, who is set to semifinal round – en route players is the most inter- ma. Shead. ing toward a champion in Yet, the favorite on the bracket play on Nov. 21. Friday, Nov. 20 Division 1 boys’ side ap- On the girls’ side, 32 pears to be Lancaster, the teams are divided into two Thursday, Nov. 19 Pool Play Schedule & Locations 10:30 a.m. games defending Class 5A state 16-team divisions, and Manvel vs. champion. each division is divided Locations At Phillips At Pas. Mem. At Dobie At S. Houston At Rayburn Coming off a 34-4 sea- into four four-team pools. Mans. Summit son, the Tigers return three Three pool games are held Dobie H.S. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. top college prospects: Nov. 19-20. B- Pas. Memorial B-Dobie B-Richardson B- Rayburn at D.P. Watkins 10220 Blackhawk B- La Porte guard Deon Barrett, for- After two days of girls’ vs. C.E. King vs. Friendswood vs. Rich. Pearce vs. S. Houston vs. Ridge Point Duncanville vs. ward Jakolby Pemberton pool play, teams are placed Bev. Hills Int. and Note Morris, a 6-foot- – by record – into Gold, 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Cy-Fair 9-inch center. Silver and Bronze brack- The tournament will ets. All bracket trophy 11111 Beamer B- Atascocita B- College Park B-Kingwood B-F. B. Austin B-Con. Judson at D.P. South follow the same format: round games are played S. Houston H.S. vs. DeKaney vs. Dawson vs. Manvel vs. Klein Collins vs. Westfield Noon games On the boys’ side, 48 Nov. 21. Cy-Ranch vs. 3820 S. Shaver Noon Noon Noon Noon Noon S.A. Brennan Houston area powers Pas. Mem. H.S. G – S. Houston G- Pas. Memorial G-Dobie vs. G- S. A. Jay vs. G- Rayburn vs. vs. Deer Park vs. S.A. Madison C.C. Ray Pearland Dawson at D.P. Watkins flood McD’s girls’ mix 4410 Crenshaw Barbers Hill vs. The 48-team McDon- ready verbally committed 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. ald’s Texas Invitational to play at the University of Rayburn H.S. 1:30 p.m. Cedar Ridge B- Pas. Memorial B- Dobie vs. B- S. Houston vs. B- Rayburn vs. lineup is as stout as it gets, Oklahoma. B- Allen vs. at D.P. South but the tournament will Elsewhere in the girls’ 2121 Cherrybrook vs. S.A. Clark S.B. Memorial F.B. Marshall Clear Brook La Porte 1:30 p.m. games also include an impres- mix, state ranked pro- DP Watkins & sive array of girls’ squads grams from Duncanville, 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. Mans. Summit vs. come Nov. 19-21. Clear Springs and Barbers Girls’ Division 1 Gold Hills are in play. DP South B- Hebron B- N. Crowley B- Manvel B- F. B. Austin B- Plano East vs. Lake Ridge champion North Shore is Six of the top-10 ranked vs. DeKaney vs. College Park vs. Lancaster vs. Dallas Hillcrest Westfield at D.P. South back along with title game teams in Houston are in- 710 W. San finalist and eventual Class cluded: Cypress Woods, Augustine 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. S.A. Madison vs. 6A state champion Cy- Clear Springs, Cypress press Woods. Ranch, North Shore, Sev- G- College Park G- College Park G- C.C. Ray vs. G-S.A. Jay vs. G- Rayburn vs. College Park North Shore is led by en Lakes, and Cypress DP North vs. Pas. Mem. vs. Pas. Memorial Cy-Creek S. Houston Clear Falls at D.P. North Greater Houston Area Fairbanks. preseason first team pick Mulkey, Patterson, 402 Ivy 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. C.C. Ray Chasity Patterson, a junior Charlie Collier (Barbers 6 p.m. guard. Hill), and Deauya Rich- Phillips F.H. B-C.E. King B- S.A. Clark vs. B-Rich. Pearce vs. B-Richardson vs. B-Ridge Point vs. vs. Pasadena Senior post Nancy ards (Cypress Ranch) vs. Allen Friendswood S.B. Memorial F.B. Marshall Clear Brook at Pasadena Mulkey, meanwhile, will are first team All-Greater 2906 Dabney lead Cypress Woods into Houston selections head- 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. S.A. Jay vs. action after having al- ing into 2015-2016. Pasadena H.S. 7:30 p.m. B- Hebron vs. B- N. Crowley vs. B- Lancaster vs. B- Klein Collins B- Plano East vs. Deer Park 206 S. Shaver Atascocita Dawson Kingwood vs. Dallas Hillcrest Con. Judson at D.P. Watkins Tickets At Pasadena At Bev. Hills At DP-Watkins At DP-South At DP-North La Porte vs. All games pass 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Pas. Memorial B-Pasadena vs. B- Pearland vs. G-North Shore vs. G- Lake Ridge vs. B-Dickinson vs. at Memorial $20 on/before Humble Katy Taylor Cy-Falls Clear Springs Deer Park E.P Eastwood vs. Nov. 19 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Sam Rayburn $15 on Nov. 20 B-Mans. Summit B- Crosby vs. G- Duncanville G - Mans. Summit B- Clear Creek at Rayburn vs. F.B. Bush Langham Creek vs. Manvel vs. Cy-Fair vs. Westside Cy-Creek vs. Dobie $10 on Nov. 21 Noon Noon Noon Noon Noon at Dobie One game ticket G- Cy-Creek G- College Park G- S.A. Brennan G- Cy-Ranch G- E.P. Eastwood vs. Pasadena vs. La Porte vs. Barbers Hill vs. Cedar Ridge vs. Cy-Falls North Shore vs. $5 adults Clear Springs 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. at Phillips F.H. B-Pasadena vs. B- Rockwall B-Deer Park vs. G- Woodlands G- Seven Lakes Pearland vs. $2 students Clear Falls vs. Pearland Flower Mound vs. Cy-Woods vs. N. Crowley S. Houston Children under 7 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. at S. Houston admitted free/ B- McKinney B- S.A. Taft vs. G- Cy-Falls G- Lake Ridge B- Westside Clear Falls vs. vs. Clear Springs with adult vs. Mans. Summit Langham Creek vs. North Shore vs. Duncanville Dawson 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. at Beverly Hills All Nov. 20 G- Dawson G-La Porte G-Pearland G- Duncanville G- Manvel pool play games 3 p.m. games vs. E.P. Eastwood vs. S.A. Madison vs. Deer Park vs. Mans. Summit vs. Cy-Fair are in girls’ div. Seven Lakes vs.

6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Cy-Woods B- Humble vs. B- Katy Taylor vs. G-Cy-Ranch vs. G- S.A. Brennan vs. B- Dickinson vs. at D.P. South Clear Falls Rockwall Barbers Hill Cedar Ridge Flower Mound University of Oklahoma commit and Cy-Woods 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. N. Crowley High School star Nancy Mulkey felt the agony of B- McKinney B- S.A. Taft vs. G- Cy-Woods G- Woodlands B- Clear Creek vs. Woodlands defeat at the 2014 McDonald’s Texas Invitational vs. N. Crowley but went on to guide her Lady Wildcats’ team to the vs. F.B. Bush Crosby vs. Seven Lakes vs. Manvel at D.P. North Class 6A state title. Photo by Al Carter CALENDAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to toys, jewelry and more! Event is Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 a.m. information, call 713-856-1611. 6 p.m. For more information, call 713-535-3231. Proceeds 14 and Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through 4 p.m. benefi t Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholar- 713-535-3231. Proceeds benefi t Houston Ballet Foundation, Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for ship programs. its academy and scholarship programs. Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- individuals with Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred Re- 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. habilitation Hospital Clear Lake, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons 9:30 a.m. Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit www.hapsonline.org for a Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For les- whose lives are affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second Thursday of list of all services. sons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, instructor, at drglandorf@ United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy, the month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Highway 3 in 7 p.m. sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. Webster. Public welcome and encouraged to bring others. For Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of Narcotics lesson. For more information, call the club at 281-480-1911. 1 p.m. THINK information, call 281-910-1971. Anonymous, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM Noon Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., 10 a.m. 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth building) on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group of Alcohol- Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For les- MONEY Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Tickets – on sale for the the Westminster side. For information, call 713-856-1611. ics Anonymous, noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Method- sons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at yearly shopping extravaganza at NRG Center Nov. 12 through Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family ist Church, 12005 County Road 39, Pearland. For information, [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per THINK Nov. 15. Tickets are $18 at Randalls locations and online and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 p.m., First call 713-856-1611. game or $15 per lesson. For information, call 281-480-1911. through Ticketmaster (with surcharge), $20 at the Nutcracker United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, 6 p.m. 7 p.m. THE Market, half-price daily (three hours prior to closing) and chil- Room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support Bay Area Singles – monthly dance is Nov. 14, 7 to 10:30 p.m. dren under 5 are free. Group rates, one-day and four-day Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends and for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, at VFW Lodge, 5204 Highway 3, Dickinson, 77539, Post # CLASSIFIEDS passes available. More than 300 merchants display everything family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., room 215, First United 6378. Bring party snacks to share. Cost is $7 for members, $9 from unique gift items, home décor, to gourmet food, clothing, First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call for nonmembers. For information, call 409-948-1156 or 281- toys, jewelry and more! Event is Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12 Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 484-4762. buy... and Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8:30 p.m. 7 p.m. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 14 and Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call 713- Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics 10 a.m. you’ll save 535-3231. Proceeds benefi t Houston Ballet Foundation, its are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., (Hwy 35), Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Tickets – on sale for the academy and scholarship programs. Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. yearly shopping extravaganza at NRG Center Nov. 12 through money! 10 a.m. Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Nov. 15. Tickets are $18 at Randalls locations and online Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:30 a.m. through Ticketmaster (with surcharge), $20 at the Nutcracker sell... Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, 7 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, First United Market, half-price daily (three hours prior to closing) and chil- contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell dren under 5 are free. Group rates, one-day and four-day you’ll sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Conference room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. passes available. More than 300 merchants display everything make lesson. For more information, call the club at 281-480-1911. Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. 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Meets Sundays, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets at the Sagemont except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road, at 1:30 p.m. For information, call site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For information, call 281-487-8787. Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. 5:30 p.m. 2 p.m. and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, Sundays, 5:30 p.m., The National Active and Retired Federal Employees – NARFE Chapter 941 Chapel of the Educational Building at Life Church in Houston, 9900 Almeda meets the third Tuesday of each month, 2 p.m., El Franco Lee Park Community of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for information or to RSVP for child care. Center, 9500 Hall Road. Visitors welcome. For additional information, call Roy at 6:30 p.m. 713-734-1461. tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting, Sunday, 6:30 p.m., First United 6 p.m. Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support for family and community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., First 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena. Call Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous NA 281-487-8787, or drop in. meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, call 713- 6:30 p.m. 856-1611. Breast Cancer Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday of every month from 8 p.m. 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the lobby of the Clear Lake Regional Breast Diagnostic Center, Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Thursdays, 200 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 106, Webster. For more information call 281-526- 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen 6840. Looking Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Pearland Area Republican’s Club – meets the third Tuesday of the month South Belt-Ellington Leader MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 (except December, June and July) at the Pearland Church of Christ Annex, 2217 to sell 10 a.m. N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. For information, call 281-485-4140 or 281-485-1431. Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Study. In His Presence 7 p.m. Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, open Leader Reader Ads or lease in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for information, or just drop in. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church Deadline: 10 a.m. in the youth building on the Westminster side. For information, call 713-856-1611. Personal: your home? Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday and Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Weekly sexual assault Noon Tuesday Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, support group offers a confidential self-help support group for victim/survivors of 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per rape and sexual abuse. To attend or for information, call 281-286-2525. Ads Are Not Taken Let us game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at 281-480-1911. 7 p.m. Business: 10:30 a.m. Positive Interaction Program – meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at Over The Phone Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT holds monthly meetings, 10:30 Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria, in the staff meeting room, 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! a.m., Madison Jobe Senior Citizens Center, 1700 East Thomas St. in Pasadena, first floor. Bring a friend and work together to make PIP the best in the city. PIP no changes, no refunds third Monday of each month. No meeting in December. January meeting is on the consists of police and citizens working together to make neighborhoods safer. For second Monday. Meetings teach seniors how to avoid identity theft, scams, fraud, information, call Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. Place an etc. Police officers and sheriffs may be in attendance. Free. Refreshments served. 8 p.m. Meetings start timely and are one hour or less. For information, call 713-477-0175. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Thursdays, ad in the 11:30 a.m. 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. ______In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 South Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409- 454-5720 for information, or just drop 7 a.m. in. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First United ______Belt- Noon Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or drop in. Ellington Anonymous meets at noon at 2245 N. Main (next to pawn shop). For information, 10 a.m. ______call 713-856-1611. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, Leader's Genealogy Group – The Parker Williams Genealogy Group meets from 2 to 4 bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per ______p.m. on the fi rst and third Mondays of each month at the Parker Williams Library, game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at 281-480-1911. weekly Beamer at Scarsdale. The public is invited to attend. For information, email Liz 11:30 a.m. Hicks at [email protected]. Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets on the first and third Wednesday of 3:30 p.m. the month, 11:30 a.m., Bravos Mexican Restaurant, 10906 Fuqua. December may Real Estate Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy from be an exception. For information, call Monica Montoya at 281-794-5531. 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. 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NASA Parkway, Webster. The dinner may include guest speakers and/or group 7 p.m. After Hours: Use mail slot in 281- activities. For information, call Bambi at 281-482-7143 or 281-795-4514. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, open front of building facing Beamer. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – meets Mondays at St. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church 281-481-5656 Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland. Enter door (youth building) on the Westminster side. For information, call 713-856-1611. 481-5656 next to recycling bins. For information, call 713-865-3668 or visit www.oahouston. Survivors of Suicide Support Group – The Southeast Houston group meets org. twice each month. The group offers support and coping skills in a non-threatening 7 p.m. environment to adult individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. For informa- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, open tion on registration or to obtain a physical address for a location, call 713-533-4500 meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church or visit www.crisishotline.org. (youth building) on the Westminster side. For information, call 713-856-1611. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential domestic vio- Looking to fill a full-time or part-time position? 7 p.m. lence support group for women, 7 p.m., 210 S. Walnut off NASA Pkwy. between Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – Group meets Mondays, Kindred I-45 South and Highway 3. Call 281-338-7600 or visit www.bayareaturningpoint. Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, 7 to 8:15 p.m., in com for information. 24-hour crisis hotline is 281-286-2525. the staff meeting room. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome. Free. For THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Let us help you! information, call Betty Bielat at 281-474-3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. 7 a.m. 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First United The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society – Meets the third week of the month Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference at Clear Lake Park Bldg., 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook. Guests welcome. room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Place an ad in the South Belt-Ellington Leader's weekly Presenters explore a variety of subjects such as fossils, planetary geology, min- 10 a.m. eralogy, lapidary, jewelry making, rock, fossil and mineral collecting. Field trips to Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday and Help Wanted section! various collecting sites throughout Texas and surrounding states. All interested Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, persons welcome to attend. Door prizes. Free parking. For information, visit www. bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per clgms.org. game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at 281-480-1911. 7:30 p.m. Noon Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – New AA meeting, Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 Recovery Program, open meeting meets every Monday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. Education Building, 11011 Hall Road, 77089. For more information, call Russell 4 p.m. Garcia at 832-483-6715. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for individuals with Par- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 kinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake, 655 E. 7 a.m. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit www.hapsonline.org for AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First United a list of all services. Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference 6 p.m. room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or drop in. Texas German Society, South Belt (SE) Chapter – A social group interested 9:30 a.m. in the culture, music, heritage and language of German immigrants in Texas. NNoo JobJob TooToo Small!Small! Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an old-time Meets monthly on the third Thursday, 6 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For information, call 713-472-0565. information. 10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday and Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the Sagemont Park and Recreation Center Now printing small-quantity orders! Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, on Hughes Road. For more information call Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per 7 p.m. game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at 281-480-1911. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of Narcotics Anonymous, open Noon meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland. First Presbyterian Church Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics (youth building) on the Westminster side. For information, call 713-856-1611. CCallall FForor IInformationnformation Anonymous meets at noon, at 2245 N. Main, Pearland. 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