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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, January 31, 2019 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 44, No. 1 Tamale scammer arrested A woman who claimed to be affi liated with Grace Church in order to steal money from Dobie names Hall of Honor inductees victims has been arrested. Police had dubbed Blanca Delarosa “The Tamale Scammer” be- Three Dobie High School graduates and one museums and galler- tured performer for Billy 100 jury trials, including cause she allegedly told area residents she was faculty member will be inducted into the Long- ies, including The Pearl Graham’s crusades and capital murder, human taking tamale orders for a Grace fundraiser, horn Hall of Honor, Friday, Feb. 22, during the Fincher Museum of Fine hosted a weekly televi- traffi cking, aggravated then never returned with the food after collect- school’s annual induction ceremony. Arts. Artwork includes sion series called The robberies and sexual as- ing money. Delarosa allegedly targeted the el- Honorees include Chip Hosek, Class of works by Norman Rock- Al Denson Show, which saults. She taught crim- derly and disabled in Houston, Pasadena, La 1974; Al Denson, Class of 1978; Paula Herring well, Jamie Wyeth and aired on TBN. Denson inal law at the Houston Porte and Deer Park. She reportedly also stole Goodhart, Class of 1986; and former band direc- Grandma Moses. Ho- started a program called Police Department, the jewelry and other small belongings from some tor Bill Brawn. sek’s generosity in shar- The Parent Factor, a ra- Harris County Sher- victims. See related entry in the social media The Dobie High School Hall of Honor recog- ing his passion provide a dio show geared toward iff’s Offi ce, the Hous- report on Page 2A. nizes graduates who have made signifi cant con- rare opportunity to view helping parents and chil- ton Fire Department and tributions to society and serve as role models to these American mas- dren. He also developed the Pasadena Police De- I-45 closures scheduled Dobie students. This recognition is the highest terpieces in the Greater a line of curriculum for partment. Goodhart also Chip Hosek Al Denson Paula Goodhart There will be a total closure of the north- honor that can be given by Dobie High School to Houston area. students, teaching charac- served as a defense attor- bound frontage road of the Gulf Freeway from one of its alumni or former faculty members. Denson – Class of 1978 ter education and emphasizing character skills. ney from 2007-2010. NASA Road 1 to FM 518 through 5 a.m. June The induction ceremony will start at 7 p.m., to Inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Herring Goodhart – Class of 1986 As a judge 2010 - 2018, she has presided over 30. Northbound traffi c on the frontage road will be followed by a reception. Fame, Denson is both a successful Christian re- The daughter of a retired law enforcement of- one of fi ve specialty SOBER (Saving Ourselves take the I-45 northbound entrance ramp at FM- Hosek – Class of 1974 cording artist and international humanitarian. As fi cer, Goodhart graduated from the University of By Education and Recovery) DWI court dockets. 518 and take the NASA Road 1 exit. President of Brickfi eld Builders, Hosek runs of 2005, he has written 19 top-10 Christian ra- Texas and the University of Houston Law Center. SOBER court is a multi-stakeholder collabora- The closure is associated with an ongo- a successful longtime masonry business and has dio songs that have fl ooded the airwaves nation- From 1992-2007 she served in the Harris Coun- tive team effort designed to target high-risk DWI ing construction project to widen the freeway been part of many international projects. He wide. Seven of his songs have reached the No. ty District Attorney’s Offi ce. She has tried over Continued on Page2A from three to fi ve lanes and the frontage roads served as president of Pearland Little League for 1 spot on the Christian radio charts, including from two to three lanes in each direction. several years and regularly donates his time and Peace Be Still, Shine Out the Light, To Forgive, talents to the community. Hosek has amassed an Be the One, Take Me to the Cross, Be and Come Special election heads to runoff Beltway 8 closures planned impressive art collection, An American View: and Fill This Place. Denson has been nomi- The Jan. 29 special election to fi ll the state 2005 while her then-husband Rick Noriega was The Hosek Collection of American Art. His art nated for fi ve Gospel Music Association Dove One northbound and one southbound lane House District 145 seat being vacated by Rep. deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the Tex- collection has been on loan to several prominent Awards, winning Song of the Year. He was a fea- of SH 3/Old Galveston Road at Beltway 8 Carol Alvarado will head to a runoff between as Army National Guard. East will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Democrats Christina Morales and Melissa Norie- The sole Republican in the contest, Martha Fi- through Feb. 11. The southbound U-turn lane ga. erro, fi nished third with 25 percent of the vote will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until In the crowded race of eight candidates, no (872 votes). None of the remaining candidates Monday, Feb. 4. Firefighters mourn Davalos one candidate received 50 percent of the vote, – four Democrats and a Libertarian – received 3 One northbound and one southbound lane of necessitating the runoff election, to be held on a percent. SH 3/Old Galveston Road at Beltway 8 South date to be determined. The race marked the latest in a string of will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Leading the fi eld, Morales got 36 percent of elections triggered by former U.S. Rep. Gene Feb. 11. The southbound U-turn lane will be the vote, (1,238 votes) while Noriega received 31 Green’s retirement from Congress last year. U.S. closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Feb. 11. percent (1,077 votes). Rep. Sylvia Garcia won the race for Green’s The northbound and southbound U-turn lanes Morales is the president and CEO of the East seat, leaving her state Senate seat vacant. Alvara- at Beltway 8 and Genoa Red Bluff will be closed Side funeral home that bears her family’s names. do claimed that position in December, prompt- daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Feb. 4. Noriega is a former Houston City Council mem- ing Tuesday’s special election for her seat in the Two inside lanes of eastbound and westbound ber, who temporarily held the District 145 seat in state House. at Beltway 8 East at Genoa Red Bluff will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Feb. 11. The northbound and southbound U-turn lanes County weighs countywide polling at Beltway 8 and Crenshaw will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 11. The Harris County Clerk’s Offi ce is seeking in the county, Election Day voting must current- The northbound and southbound U-turn lanes public input as it considers applying to the Tex- ly be done at one of the more than 700 individual at Beltway 8 and Preston will be closed daily as Secretary of State to implement a countywide precincts. from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 11. polling place program in Harris County. The measure was proposed by new Harris The northbound and southbound U-turn Such a program would allow constituents to County Clerk Diane Trautman, who campaigned lanes at Beltway 8 and Fairmont Parkway will vote at any county polling place on Election Day, on the issue. She contends voters are more likely be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through rather than just the one for their specifi c precinct. to participate when they can cast ballots on Elec- Feb. 11. The southbound U-turn lane at Belt- While Harris County voters may cast their bal- tion Day near their work or school, which may be way 8 and Vista will be closed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. lots early at any of the 46 early voting locations Continued on Page 6A through Feb. 2. The closures are associated with the ongo- ing project to widen Beltway 8 from two to four lanes in each direction. Serial bank robber arrested A woman was ar- ey. Dobie presents musical rested by the FBI for Clay fl ed the bank in a white Chevrolet Mal- The Dobie Department of Fine Arts will allegedly robbing half ibu with a missing right rear hubcap. She was present The Addams Family musical Jan. 31. a dozen Houston-area seen traveling south on Gessner. No physical in- – Feb. 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Thursday, banks – including two juries were reported. Jan. 31, and Friday, Feb. 1, and 2 p.m. Satur- Longtime South Belt resident and Houston fi refi ghter Bobby Charles Davalos died Tues- in the South Belt area That same day, at approximately 3:48 p.m., day, Feb. 2. Tickets are $12 at the door. day, Jan. 22, at the age of 60. He was a 1977 Dobie High School graduate. Fellow Hous- – in just fi ve days be- the female suspect robbed the Chase Bank locat- ton fi refi ghters are shown above on Monday, Jan. 28, at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic tween Jan. 18 and Jan. ed at 10420 Westheimer Road. Football, cheer to register Church, paying their last respects, as Davalos’ uniform and boots are on display. He had 22. On Saturday Jan. 19, at approximately 9:30 Lores Clay was a.m., she hit the BBVA Compass Bank located at The South Belt Alliance will hold open been with the Houston Fire Department for 36 years and planned to retire in August. See Surveillance footage related obituary on Page 2A. Photo by Marie Flickinger identifi ed and appre- 1218 Spencer Highway in South Houston. registration for football, cheer and mascots hended after surveillance photos of her were re- Two hours later, Clay robbed the Capital One from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at leased to local media. She had been dubbed “the Bank at 11408 Gulf Freeway near Almeda Ge- Sagemont BBQ at 12132 Sabo Road. Regis- Hairy Heister” because she wore colorful wigs noa. tration is open to youths between ages 4-13 Taylor to speak at chamber gala during the robberies. On Tuesday Jan. 22, 2019, at approximate- years. Registration fees are $200 for foot- The fi rst robbery happened at approximate- ly 11:27 a.m., the suspect entered the Bank of ball, $500 for cheer and $300 for mascots. The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- The senator previously served as a state rep- ly 1:38 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Chase America located at 1127 Edgebrook near the Information is available on sibling and ear- merce will hold its 35th annual gala on Friday, resentative for House District 110 from 2002 to Bank located at 1337 Gessner Road in southwest Gulf Freeway. ly bird discounts. Original birth certifi cate Feb. 8, at Golfcrest Country Club, located at 2012. He also served as Republican Party chair Houston. The suspect, later identifi ed as Clay, Then at 12:10 p.m. she allegedly robbed the or state-issued identifi cation is required. For 2509 Country Club Dr. in Pearland. Cocktails for Friendswood and Galveston County, as well approached a teller, displayed a note taped to her Comerica Bank at 9100 Airport Blvd. more information, call 346-229-7707. Infor- will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner will follow. as a City Council Member and mayor pro tempo- purse saying that she was armed with a gun and During her fi rst court appearance Sunday, Jan. mation is also available on Instagram and Attendees should plan to be entertained re for the City of Friendswood. Taylor owns Tru- demanded cash. The teller, in fear for her life, 27, Clay was ordered to undergo a mental evalu- Facebook. throughout the evening, beginning during the man Taylor Insurance Agency, a local, indepen- gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of mon- ation. cocktail hour, by three ‘mystery celebrities.’ dent agency started by his father that has been a E-recycling scheduled State Sen. Larry Taylor will serve as guest fi xture in the area for more than 50 years. The City of Houston Solid Waste Manage- speaker at the event. A lifelong Texan, Taylor The guest speaker also serves as a board mem- ment Department’s monthly electronic recy- was raised in Friendswood and attended Baylor ber for the Hope Foundation and formerly served BAHEP recognizes Bush cling event will take place Saturday, Feb. 9, at University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree as president of both the Friendswood Chamber the Neighborhood Recycling Center at Elling- in business administration in 1982. While there, of Commerce and the Friendswood Rotary Club. ton Airport from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Items ac- Taylor met and later married his wife Kerri. To- For additional information on the gala, as cepted are PCs, servers, keyboards, mice, lap- gether, they have three adult children, Trudy, well as sponsorship opportunities, contact cham- tops, game consoles, monitors, small kitchen Carly and Jake. ber President Kay Barbour at 281-481-5516 or appliances, memory chips, hubs and routers, Taylor has served in his current position of [email protected]. printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, pro- District 11 senator since 2012. He presently Sponsorships for the event are still available. jectors, rechargeable batteries, cable boxes, car serves as chair of the Education Committee and Tickets to the gala are $75 each. To register, visit batteries, telephones, cellphones, PDAs, tape is a member of multiple other committees, in- the chamber website at southbeltchamber.com or drives, hard drives, cords, cables and cameras. cluding Business and Commerce, Finance and contact Kay Barbour at the chamber at 281-481- The event takes place monthly on the second Higher Education. 5516 or [email protected]. Saturday. For information, visit www.houston solidwaste.org or call 3-1-1. Heavy trash pickup set Leader remembers 2018 City of Houston residents south of Fuqua The year in review is continued from the last nal owner to do so. In fact, Harris County Judge will have heavy trash pickup Thursday, Feb. issue. Stories up to Oct. 4 can be found in the Jo Ann Delgado had recently visited the facil- 14 (second Thursday of the month). City res- Jan. 24 edition of the Leader. ity to inquire about legitimate plumbing work, idents north of Fuqua and west of the Gulf Oct. 4 only to discover the hidden gaming machines. Freeway will have heavy trash pickup on Fri- Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 2 Deputies seized approximately $28,000 during day, Feb. 8 (second Friday of the month). Feb- Constable’s offi ce continued their pursuit against the raid. A second game room was raided on ruary is for junk waste, but tree waste will also illegal gambling in the South Belt community, Wednesday, Oct. 3. The establishment, located be accepted. For additional information, visit conducting two more raids on suspected estab- in the 10800 block of Hughes Road at Beamer, www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste. lishments. On Friday, Sept. 28, deputies targeted reportedly housed 46 gaming machines. an alleged illegal game room in the 11400 block Lutheran South Academy crowned its 2018 Black belts teach self defense of Hall Road. The nondescript game room was homecoming king and queen at its football game The American Society of Karate is offer- located in the building that once housed Smart against Legacy Prep Friday, Sept. 28. Dylan Sprott ing free one-hour self-defense and martial arts Choice Plumbing. Now located in the 11600 was crowned king, while Ashley Witson was courses for ages 13-80 at the Sagemont Park block of Fuqua, the plumbing company is in no crowned queen. Sprott is the son of Les and Amy way associated with the illegal activity, depu- Community Center, 11507 Hughes, on Fri- Sprott, and Witson is the daughter of Clarence At its 26th Annual Quasar Award Banquet on Jan. 25, the Bay Area Houston Economic ties said. While Smart Choice was not affi liat- days, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The courses are taught and Anne Witson. Additional seniors of Luther- Partnership honored Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush (left) as its 2019 Quasar ed with the game room, the building had caused by experienced black-belt-degreed martial arts an South Academy’s homecoming court included Award recipient. Bush is shown above at the event with San Jacinto College Chancellor and much confusion to area residents over the past instructors. For additional information, email Madison Ford, Madison Louvier, Alyssa Penney, BAHEP Chair Brenda Hellyer. See additional photos and related story on Page 6A. 15 months, as the company’s sign was never re- [email protected], call 281- Chad Allen, William Bradshaw and Jeff Marcum. Photo by Marie Flickinger 788-5930 or arrive at the class early. moved, despite multiple attempts from the origi- Continued on Page 3A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 31, 2019 In My Opinion Elected offi cials share their words Deaths pass a balanced budget. This is currently Hannan expresses being worked on still some time away. The Olson releases statement, fund second options is for the local Chamber of Bobby Charles Reba several concerns Commerce, Churches or Colleges to hold The January 17th issue of the South the fi rst of many debates so the people can government through Feb. 15 Davalos Cuave Belt Leader had an article about the begin to support the idea of a Non-Mem- Rep. Pete Olson released to allow over 800,000 feder- gether and fi nd a permanent start of construction of a gas station and ber of Congress as its fi rst House Speaker. the following on statement al employees to get back to solution to secure our south- washeteria on the north side of Sagetree They can invite the media so it can begin to Jan. 25, after President Don- work or receive pay for work ern border. We have to stop up to the intersection with Sabo Road. get national attention. The idea of non par- ald Trump’s announcement they have been doing. While hostile drug cartels, violent My thanks to Council Member Boykins ty member as house speaker means they about an agreement to fund this is an important step, it criminal gangs and abusive for coming out to look at the site with a can be held accountable to the nations the government for three does not resolve the underly- human traffi ckers from enter- resident from the Sagemont Park Town- people not a single state or elected district weeks through Feb. 15: ing issues that we still need to ing our country while keep- houses to the north of the site. of either party. It can restore balance and “After 35 days of a par- fully address. Over the next ing our government funded This site has a linear detention ditch on functionality to the current dysfunctional tial government shutdown, an few weeks, Congress and the and operating. Failure is not the north side which routinely overfl ows U.S. Government in Washington D.C. agreement has been reached president MUST come to- an option.” in heavy rains, during Hurricane Harvey We the people of the nation give the many townhomes got fl ooded, most for power to be governed to elected public the fi rst time. servants, so we control the power of cor- Garcia applauds new Port expectedly Jan. 18, 2019. She The plan for the site is a commercial recting the dysfunction. If we do nothing was born to Lawrence A. and gasoline station at the corner with a wash- our nation faces another government shut Mavis Smith Hale on Dec. 5, er and dryer facility between the gas sta- down either partial or full. If we do not cor- of Houston appointment 1940, in Baytown. tion and an existing church. rect the dysfunction before the September Bobby Charles Davalos, She is preceded in death Reba Cuave, 84, of My concerns are many (and I recognize we may see as a nation greater amounts Harris County Commis- of Houston, including the environment and holding in- 60, was born Oct. 8, 1958, in by her parents; brother Rob- Sagemont and a devout the land has been zoned commercial for of suffering people. This shutdown was sioners Court and Houston Greater Houston Partnership. dustry accountable for abuses Port Arthur to Rudolph and ert Hale; and husband of 41 member of Sagemont many years). Building the pad for the oper- about last years budget so we still have City Council jointly appoint- Campo replaces Janice while at the same time sup- Carmen Davalos. He died years Victor J. Korenek Jr. Church, died Dec. 23, 2018, ations will raise the land and will pave over not begun considering next years budget ed Ric Campo as the new Port Longoria who served in the porting their economic con- peacefully on Jan. 22, 2019, She is survived by her of a heart attack caused open area that has in the past absorbed due in 9 months. The continuing resolu- of Houston commissioner. position of chair since 2013 tributions to the region. in Houston. Bobby moved to daughter and son-in-law from calcifi cation of her left rainfall. This water now has to go some- tions are no way to run our nation military, “Ric Campo is a great and whose term ends this “We have to work togeth- Sagemont in 1968. He gradu- Amy and Rob Licciardi heart valve. where else. Since the inadequately sized, park services, NASA, home land security, choice for the Port of Hous- month. er and make a commitment to ated from Dobie High School of Schertz, Texas; son and She was born in Boaz, and restricted linear detention A-119-00A airports or federal agencies whom many ton. He understands this re- Garcia is looking forward recognizing that Precinct 2 in 1977. daughter-in-law Robert V. Ky., May 20, 1934, to Eas- routinely overfl ows in heavy rains this will people depend upon. We know that in his- gion and what priorities it to seeing more doors opening has among the highest rates Bobby was a career fi re- and Challi Korenek of Tyler, ter Mayo Shaffer and Gar- just make the fl ooding in the area worse. tory Good people who do nothing suffer takes to move it forward,” to small businesses working of cancer in children and fi ghter, an avid fi sherman and Texas; granddaughters Au- land Shaffer. said Commissioner Adrian hard to grow and expand. adults in Texas. Our families Since the station will be open 24/7 equally with those who warn us of the a diehard Houston Texans rea and MaryAnna Licciar- She was working in the Garcia. “It is important we contin- deserve better and we need there will be light pollution, vehicle and pe- consequences. The ones who suffer are and Astros fan. He enjoyed di; and grandsons Patrick, insurance business when Campo has been chair ue to support area businesses to give them better. I look destrian traffi c 24/7 in the area, as well as children, elderly, religious, workers and golfi ng, skiing and bowling Braden, Nathan, Benjamin, she met and married Herbert changes in traffi c patterns, which should and CEO of Camden Prop- through an expanded Minori- forward to working with the and was a bonus father fi gure Peter and Blaise Licciardi, Hollis Cuave. They were all people who form the government elect erty Trust since May 1993. ty/Women Business Develop- chairman and the other port be looked at. These do not upgrade the public servants. I ask the editor and the to many. and Krew, Kage and Kord married 27 years. Herbert quality of living for the local residents. He serves on the board of di- ment Program,” Garcia said. commissioners to work to- He started his career as a Korenek. died of leukemia in 1987. people to support both ideas presented rectors for organizations that Among several of Garcia’s wards a green port as oth- Maybe the restrictors in the ditch could lets begin the debates for who the people fi refi ghter at Station 29 and Gere graduated from St. Reba obtained an associ- be removed to compensate for the in- focus on economic develop- priorities related to the Port er areas have done so,” said worked 36 years with the Joseph School of Nursing ate degree in business from believe can be a genuine arbitrator for all ment and the future growth of Houston is to focus on the Garcia. creased water runoff. people in the community and nation. Houston Fire Department. at Sacred Heart Dominican San Jacinto College and Unfortunately, none of these problems Pablo Castellano He was scheduled to retire on College in Houston, gradu- sold real estate. is new in a city like Houston, which has Aug. 31. ating cum laude in January Throughout her life, to keep growing faster and faster to stay Sosebee reports Bobby is preceded in 1964. Reba had many health is- fi nancially afl oat, and tends to lead to Business review death by his father and his She was a lifelong nurse, sues. She suffered from problems in the older areas. tree limb dumping brother Ronald P. Davalos. serving in many capacities shock treatment, Graves’ Jack Hannan He is survived by his lov- in the Houston area, includ- disease and Tardive Dyski- On Saturday morning, two or more indi- ing wife of 19 years Mar- ing the director of nurses at nesia for many years, which viduals pulled up in front of my house and BAHEP makes new tha Rodriguez Davalos; his Bayshore Hospital. also left her with Bipolar dumped a pickup load of tree parts in the Burleigh cuts ribbon mother; mother-in-law Min- Gere was active in the Disorder. street in front of my house. Strangely, the website available da Dominguez; sister Gina Catholic Daughters of Amer- She left Houston in 1987 same thing also happened to my mother Wilcox and husband Bubba; ica, and volunteered hun- so her parents could watch As you well know, the government just before Thanksgiving. A big pile of cut sisters-in-law Linda Rodri- dreds of hours annually to after her when she and her shutdown is now in its 33rd day, and the tree branches appeared in the street di- guez and Minerva Davalos; various charities. husband divorced. While frustration has continued to grow. As a rectly in front of her house. When I arrived nieces Amber Mackechney, As a member of St. living in Paducah, Ky., she fi rst step to respond, we have created the at her house for Thanksgiving, there it Angelique Garcia, Danette Luke the Evangelist Cath- worked for Sears as a tele- website below to facilitate communica- was blocking one whole side of the street. Locher, Minda Puente and olic Church for more than marketer, then moved back tion between frustrated citizens and their Since she lives in the City of Houston, all Brianna Rodriguez-Hernan- 40 years, Gere was very ac- to Houston after the death of elected offi cials. We have plans to contin- we had to do was get help pulling them up dez; nephews Lance Wil- tive in the Charity Guild and her parents. Being raised on ue to ramp up pressure on the president onto the grass, and the pile was picked up cox and David Villarreal; served as an Extraordinary a farm and preparing meals and Congress in the coming days. Please on heavy trash day. For me though, since and numerous great-niec- Minister of Holy Commu- most of her life, she was an feel free to share this link with friends, I live in Harris County (only three streets es, great-nephews and ex- nion. extremely good cook. neighbors and co-workers so they may over), the dumping was a larger issue. tended family. He will also Upon retirement, she Reba had mobility is- also voice their concern. Thank you for Our tree branches have to be cut and bun- be missed by his loyal dog traveled extensively nation- sues, having dementia for your continued support of BAHEP. dled, etc. Plus, many of these branches Mako and his amazing ally and internationally, vis- 18 years, which took away https://endtheshutdown.rallycongress. were so large I was unable to move them, friends – who were more like iting holy sites and nearly all her ability to dress and care net. at all. I had to pay someone else to come family members. 50 states, while going to see for herself. She remained Jimmy Spence haul it off. The family received family. living at home until her Marketing Manager I think it is likely that others in the area friends on Sunday, Jan. 27, at Visitation was held Tues- death. Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership have also had truckloads of cut trees St. Luke the Evangelist Cath- day, Jan. 29, at Niday Fu- Reba is survived by her dumped in front of their houses. (What are olic Church, followed by the neral Home, with the rec- daughter Nova Cuave; her Castellano states the odds that it has only happened to me recitation of the rosary. itation of the rosary led by grandson Nicholas Bar- on Sageking, and to my mother on Sage- The funeral liturgy was brother-in-law Deacon Beck beau; great-grandson Judah shutdown too costly burrow?) My suspicion is that these are held Monday, Jan. 28, at St. Knox. Barbeau; and her Pekingese We are glad the shutdown and national guys out going door to door offering to cut Luke followed by interment A funeral Mass was cel- Bentley boy. crisis has a short-term break till February people’s trees and haul off the branches. The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Burleigh at South Park Cemetery in ebrated Wednesday, Jan. 30, A service will be held 10 15, 2019. We are glad people, business, By loading the branches in their truck and Chiropractic on Jan. 24. Shown above at the event are, left to right, (fi rst row) Pearland. at St. Luke the Evangelist a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, at churches and community helped the then just dumping them somewhere, they Camila Maza, Eleanor Burleigh, Denise Burleigh, Dr. Barry Burleigh, Dr. Michael Donations may be made Catholic Church, and a re- Sagemont Church Annex, workers affected by the government shut- can just keep going and hit the next house Stokes, Kay Barbour, (second row) Ava Castro, Amanda Castro, Margie Brock, to any of Bobby’s preferred ception followed the service. located at 11600 Hughes down. The nation has seen a 35-day shut- that gives them business. It’s faster, and Richelle Grice, Dave Matthews, Larrol Burleigh, Crystal Willis and Bob Gebhard. organizations including Fire- A Rite of Committal fol- Road. down till a continuing resolution passed they can potentially make more money. Photo by Marie Flickinger fi ghters Helping Firefi ghters lowed at Sacred Heart Cath- to fund the agencies affect. The nations I reported the dumped trees in front of P.O. Box 773, Houston, TX olic Cemetery in Crosby. media reported on the dysfunctional gov- my house to the Constable’s offi ce on Sat- 77002; or to the American She was laid to rest beside Leader ernment and party power plays between urday, and they came out to investigate. Local library events set Heart Association/American her husband. the U.S. President, Senate and House of Later in the day on Saturday, I learned that obituary policy Stroke Association, 10900-B Those honored to serve representatives. The nation cannot afford my neighbors’ security camera caught the Bracewell Branch Library Stonelake Blvd. Suite 320, as pallbearers were Rob and Obituaries submitted to this type of governmental dysfunction. If whole thing (except the license plate on The following events are scheduled this week for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Austin, TX 78759. Joe Korenek, Rob, Patrick, the Leader public servants fi ght for party and power the truck)! I again called the Constable’s Kingspoint: Braden, Nathan and Ben- are published free of over principals the people suffer greatly offi ce, and another offi cer came to inves- Thursday, Jan. 31, 12:15 – 7:45 p.m. Citizenship class. The classes cover the 100 civics jamin Licciardi and Mike charge. There must from this type of dysfunction. The people tigate. I showed him the video and the still questions and how to prepare for the citizenship interview. Other topics include the citizen- Gere Deane Knox. have two options they can exercise to cor- photographs of the truck, and he said he’d ship application and qualifi cations. Class participation is by appointment only. be a South Belt Memorial donations may rect the current dysfunction in the nations keep an eye out for the truck. Thursday, Jan. 31, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Spanish computer class for adults and seniors Korenek connection. be made to the ministries capital. They both are in love and a con- Sharon Sosebee Monday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by appoint- Obituaries are edited Beloved mother, grand- of St. Luke the Evangelist stitutional solution which needs local and Publisher’s note: If anyone else has had ment only. to conform to the Leader mother and friend Gere Catholic Church, 11011 Hall even greater national support. problems with similar illegal dumping, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by appoint- Deane Korenek, 78, died un- Road. style. The fi rst is the long-term idea of a Con- please email the Leader at mynews@ ment only. vention of States to require Congress to southbeltleader.com. Marie Flickinger Wednesday, Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. Citizenship class. Class participation is by appointment only. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. Toddler storytime and playtime Hall of Honor inductees named Suspects caught dumping limbs? Wednesday, Feb. 6. Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics; Continued from Page 1A Spectacular, while also en- 4:30 p.m. Basic PowerPoint offenders. The mission of couraging Dobie band mem- For more information, call the library at 832-393-2580. SOBER court is to increase bers to seek membership. Do- Bracewell hours are: Thursday, noon – 8 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m.; public safety while reducing bie’s 1981-82 band remains Sunday, closed; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. recidivism. She has earned the only one to represent Parker Williams Library many awards for her efforts, the school at the UIL State The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale including 2013 MADD Ju- Marching Contest, barely Blvd.: dicial Service Award, 2014 missing a spot in the AAAAA Thursday, Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GED class registration. Plan to obtain a GED Texas Center for the Judi- fi nals. After leaving Dobie, he and sign up for the sessions. There is no charge for the classes. For more information, call the ciary Spotlight on Success formed the band program at library. Award, 2016 MADD Award, Terry High School in Lamar Thursday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Texas Bluebonnet Award Voting, for ages 6 – 12. 2017 Texas Center for the Ju- CISD and also served as band The library will host voting for the Texas Bluebonnet Award. Voting will be available to all diciary Faculty Award, 2018 director at East Bernard High children who have not yet been able to vote at either their elementary school or through a President Award by Houston Bill Brawn School. Brawn’s teaching homeschool group. Pick up a ballot at the circulation desk. Bar for Excellence in Ser- philosophy was to enrich stu- Thursday, Jan. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Computer Basics: Free Online Classes vice during Harvey and 2018 nalist, while also, notably, be- dents not only in music but ev- It’s a new year and a great time to take a class to help you with a skill for work, to gain un- MADD Policy Setter Award. ing the fi rst band in the Great- eryday life skills. Brawn holds derstanding of a topic, or to learn a language. There are many free classes available online at Brawn – former faculty er Houston area, and one of several professional member- the library website or on the internet, through universities or other sources. We will practice Brawn, the original band the fi rst in the state to convert ships in various organizations, navigating the internet to learn about these, or sign up if you fi nd one you like. director at Dobie, molded Do- to corps-style marching. Un- including Texas Bandmasters, Friday, Feb. 1, 4 – 6 p.m. Gaming: Fortnite Tournament, for ages 8 and older. Meet at the The following is a still image from security footage that was taken on Saturday, Jan. bie’s band into a state-recog- der Brawn’s leadership, Dobie Texas Music Educators and library computer lab for a 2V2 playground match versus players. There will be times rotations nized powerhouse. Through became the pioneer school for Texas Music Adjudicators 26 on Sageking. According to Sharon Sosebee, community member who wrote the based on the number of players. Players with a USB Xbox One or PS4 controller can bring it and Leader (see letter this page), the vehicle shown above was used to dump tree trim- his innovative leadership, Do- participation in Drum Corps Associations. In 2018, Brawn hook into the library computer if it has the USB cord attached or USB wireless charging cord. bie earned many accolades, International – the fi rst Hous- was inducted into the 2018 mings and limbs in front of her home. Sosebee did fi le a report with the Harris Coun- Saturday, Feb. 2, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Meet in ESL Room 3 to learn about essential oils ty Constable’s contract offi ce. Photo submitted including UIL Sweepstakes, ton-area school to host a DCI Texas Bandmasters Hall of which are natural solutions with many benefi ts. The presentation is given by Francisca Mc- TMEA Honor Band semifi - contest, the Lone Star Brass Fame. Murray. Atkinson offers scholarships Saturday, Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunar New Year Celebration, for ages 6 and older. In partnership with the Parker Williams Friends of the Library and the Vietnamese Language The Atkinson Elementary PTO is offering two $500 scholarships to any Dobie High School Learning Community is hosting the annual celebration with a variety of activities including Leader checks out social media graduating senior who attended Atkinson at least two years, one being fourth grade. folklore of the origination of the Lunar New Year, a craft, games and a variety of food. Applications and requirement information are available through the college coordinator’s Monday, Feb. 4, 2 – 4 p.m. Genealogy group: The Parker Williams Genealogy Group is an By Laura Benavides Scallan A member of the People males. The woman arrested, offi ce at Dobie High School. The application must be received by March 9, at noon in order informal group that meets the fi rst and third Monday to discuss family history research (be- A member of the South- of Sagemont 2 Facebook page Bianca Delarosa, was want- to be considered. ginner to advanced). Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in tracing family history. belt/Sagemont Crime Alert posted a photo of the dog, Ri- ed for scamming elderly and Monday, Feb. 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Magic: The Gathering Gameplay, a dueling card game from Facebook page reported that ley, that escaped the morning disabled individuals in Deer Valentine’s dance date set Wizards of the Coast, for ages 8 and older. For those wanting to learn, a staff member will be her father’s Chevy Camaro of Jan. 29. The dog was in the Park, La Porte, Pasadena and Everyone is welcome to attend the “Heart of Dance” on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Hometown Heroes present for instruction. A special thank you is given to Strike Zone for the generous donation was stolen on the morning of area of Fuqua, Monroe and Al- Houston. There is a possibil- park, located at 1001 East League City Parkway. The dance begins at 7 p.m. and music contin- of Magic: The Gathering cards. For more information, visit http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/ Thursday, Jan. 24, behind the meda Genoa. If found contact ity other surrounding cities ues until 9:45 p.m. A special showcase will be presented by accomplished dance instructors and fi les/Feb - MTG-1.jpg. Beamer Place Apartments. the owner via Facebook. could have been targeted by competition dancers Denis Kojinov and Jeanette Chevalier of DanceSport Club, 11758 Southwest Below are the programs that occur every week, unless the library is closed: The member did not provide Another member of Delarosa. According to the Freeway. Refreshments are generously provided by The Delaney of South Shore, 2605 Marina Tuesday, Babytime lapsit, 10:30 a.m. For babies 0 to 18 months, featuring a mother-baby any other details to identify the same Facebook group post circulating on various Bay Drive in League City. lapsit time with fi ngerplays, songs and playtime. the stolen vehicle. posted a fl yer about the local Facebook group pages, This dance is sponsored by Let’s Dance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization, whose volun- Wednesday, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years, features sto- On the Pets of Southbelt Sagemont Cowgirls regis- Delarosa pretended to sell ta- teer coordinators are Bill and Neva Schroder. Neva will play a wide selection of rhythms with ries, songs, fi ngerplays and a craft. Facebook page, a member tration. The member stated males for Grace Church. Af- love in the air. For more information, call 417-838-2204. Wednesday, 2 – 3 p.m.: Basic computer classes (Vietnamese). Learn mouse, keyboarding, posted that an English bull- that registration will be held ter she would take the mon- Dancers without partners are welcome and tables are reserved for those who choose to basic internet skills and more at this weekly class in Vietnamese. Registration is requested. dog escaped from the owner’s on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 ey, she never returned. It was sit with others who might share partners. There will be a mixer dance to assure everyone an Thursday, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. For toddlers from birth to 3 years, storytime fea- home. The dog’s name is Pha- a.m. to 2 p.m. at the foot- also reported on the post that opportunity to dance. All ages from teens to elderly as well as dancers at all levels of ability tures stories, songs, fi ngerplays and bubbles. raoh and he is tan with white ball fi eld at El Franco Lee there were instances where are encouraged to attend. The admission is $8, payable at the door. There are no reservations Saturday, Vietnamese learning time, for adults and children ages 8 and older. Classes begin markings. According to other Park. For more information, Delarosa gained entry into necessary and membership is not required. at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. It’s the new year and a great time to take community Facebook group contact Jemyre Felton, drill the victim’s homes and al- a class to help with a skill for work, gain understanding of a topic or learn a language. There members, the dog was picked director, at sagemontcow- legedly stole jewelry and oth- are many free classes available online at the library website or on the internet, through univer- up by a person near Scars- [email protected] or text er small items. If one believes SSouthouth Belt-EllingtonBelt-Ellington LeaderLeader dale and Sageglen on Jan. 27 832-309-7133. they have been a victim or sities or other sources. Practice navigating the internet to learn about these, or sign up for one. –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– For more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. around 4 – 5 p.m. The post There is a post circulat- knows a victim, call the local E-mail: [email protected] For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-927-7870. regarding this dog has been ing the local community police department to fi le a re- Library hours are: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 shared to several community Facebook groups regarding a port. See related sidebar entry Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners p.m.; Sunday, closed; Monday, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. Facebook groups. To contact woman who has been arrest- on Page 1A for additional in- 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 – 9 p.m. the owner, call 832-776-8430. ed for pretending to sell ta- formation. Thursday, January 31, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Frazier lists perfect attendance, honor, merit rolls Brook debate claims more qualifi cations Frazier Elementary has Mia Sophia Amaro, Scar- Hayden Dante’ Harvey, Raul no Rodriguez, Dylan Mateo Kaylee Eliana Yaguas. named its perfect attendance, lett Reagan Arrambide, Chloe Jimenez III, Jude Robert Romero, Olivia Marie Rucker, Second grade honor and merit rolls for the Kalay Baldauf, Laila Isabella Jones and Ximena Navarrete. Victoria Athena Salazar, Jorge Emily Alexis Armenta, Al- second nine-weeks. Bogany, Andres Ismael Bo- Arcelia Lourdes Punzo, Osvaldo Sanchez, Khloe Rae exandra Adamari Betancourt, Perfect Attendance nilla Aguilar, Gael Cervant- Christian Mikhal Renfro, Voss and Ashlyn Louise Wie- Louis Betancourt Mejia, Ne- Pre-K es, Myles Ritchie Flowers, Gabriella Rivas, Evan Ele- berg. vaeh Mackenzie Bumgarner, Kindergarten Emily Olivia Campos, Cruz Samantha Olea Arriola, Matthew Castillo III, Anto- Logan Betancourt, Natalia nio Castorela, Addisyn Marie Celeste Betancourt, Eurydice Castorena, Samuel Espino IV, Weber names top spellers Cervantes, Gregory Alexan- Shaikh Ashhar Faizan, Khloe der Garcia, Jeremy Gonzales, Adazel Garcia, Abdiel Juan Adelyn Faith Guillen, Luke Hernandez and Isabel Lynn Maceli Irizarry, Etido Dennis Irizarry. Itina, Kameron Peyton Mitch- Emma Nicole Longoria, ell, Alberto Navarrete, Mag- Kayden Tyler Mitchell, Arra dalena Nathaly Perales, An- Lynette Munoz, Simon Ngoc thony Ramirez, Kevin David Nguyen, Noah Maximiliano Richardson, Andre Romero, Perales, Armando Procoro Piper Carker Stokes, Jayden Reyes, April Nicole Sample, Leonel Turcios and Scotlyn Gabriel Angel Sanchez, Zion Rae Walker. Anthony Taylor, Blake Walk- First grade er Turnipseed, Abram Arye Mason Alexander Agu- Wright and Ephraim Patrick irre, Michael Asher Aguirre, Wright. Ethan Christian Alonso, Mi- Third grade guel Sebastian Armenta, Jarell Abigail Lucia Aguilar, Dante De’andre Arredondo, Joan Carmen Alvarenga, Yos- Reagan Skye Aziz, Cecilia selin Yudith Banegas, Abigail Scottie-Marie Bogany, Adam Marie Brooks, Israel Cantu, Ras Bowman, Grace Fernan- Naomy Castellanos, Annalee dez, Talia Amarise Guerrero, Jade Castillo, David Noah Isabella Grace Guillen, Bella Corral, Draiden James Engle, La’sha Diane Longoria and Sara Jane Eschete, Yvette Lo- Emily Alexa Martinez. reto Franco, Damyen Eli Gon- Kayleigh Lynn Mitch- zalez and Oscar Ezekiel Guz- Clear Brook High debaters found themselves soundly en- hijab catapulted her to fi rst place at the meet, giving her ell, Nyla Elizabeth Mitch- man. sconced in another academic competition the weekend of the fi rst state qualifi cation during her time on Brook’s ell, Suri Ngoc Nguyen, Tyler Jaelyn Symone Henry, Al- Jan. 18 and 19 at sister high school Clear Creek. It was debate team. Babar’s fellow teammate Yusra Ahsan Duc Nguyen, Alessandra Paz, yzza Merie Hernandez, Ju- here that the team realized two more state qualifi cations, took fi fth overall in this same category. Fellow member Izaiah Alexander Rodriguez, lian Cade Hinojosa, Jadyn this time in Public Forum Debate and Informative Speak- Sarvesh Subramanian found himself once again in the London Elissa Rodriguez, Marie Jaso, Dez A’nya John- ing. The team of Fizza Dhanani and Christa Westheimer out-rounds of the Lincoln Douglas Debate in which he Weber Elementary held its annual spelling bee on Dec. 18. Shown above the top Brianna Sanchez, Marie Eliz- son, Reagan Renee Kuhn, rose to the rank of quarter-fi nals where they achieved placed in the top eight, while Rishi Bengani placed third spellers with principal Cheryl Chaney (center) are Dominic Lara (left), fi fth-grade abeth Sanchez, Kyle Allen Sasha Maliya Lewis, Aaliyah their state qual, besting all but seven other teams at the overall in Impromptu Speaking. Shown above, members runner-up; and Zaid Asad, spelling bee champion. See last week’s Leader for more Ruger Sciba, Aiza Inaaya Chanel Longoria and Emme meet. The unique style and content-laden Informative of the Brook debate team, Dhanani (left) and Westheimer information about the spelling bee. Photo submitted Shaikh, Presley Kate Shelton, Jeysel Mejia. Speech of Maryam Babar (above) on the history of the are seen enjoying the event. Photo submitted Lucian Anakin Williams and Continued on Page 4A Leader remembers 2018 notable events as year fades into history Continued from Page1A election between Donald B, which asked voters to Palacios died from blunt offi ce, the former pres- Sen. Sylvia Garcia, who a.m., as a Loomis couri- unconstitutional. A 1983 ever, the legislation can Oct. 11 Trump and Hillary Clin- approve a minimum 25 force trauma, but her ex- ident of the Dobie High was elected to Congress. er was refi lling an ATM graduate from the area no longer be viewed as Dobie High School ton. On the fi rst day of percent pay increase for act cause of death was not School baseball booster Alvarado took home 50.4 at the local bank branch. high school, O’Connor such, O’Connor ruled. star athletes Kris Morris early voting, 1,564 res- fi refi ghters, putting their immediately determined. club was arrested Mon- percent of the vote, nar- One of two suspects al- was appointed by Pres- The ruling is expected to and Taylor Pleasants were idents cast their ballots pay on par with Houston Media reports claiming day, Dec. 3, on multiple rowly avoiding a runoff. legedly fi red shots during ident George W. Bush be appealed to the U.S. respectively crowned the at the Scarsdale location, police offi cers, passed Palacios was shot were charges associated with State Rep. Ana Hernandez the robbery, prompting in 2007 to serve on the Supreme Court. Prior to school’s homecoming whereas only 1,488 did with 59 percent of the unsubstantiated. missing funds from the received 24.3 percent of the courier to take cover. Federal District Court writing legal opinions, king and queen at half- so in the 2016 presiden- vote. Nov. 15 organization. Christo- the vote, narrowly edging During the commotion, for the Northern District O’Connor worked as a time of the Longhorns’ tial election. On Tuesday, Kirsta Paulus Jenne, a Texas Gov. Greg Ab- pher Anthon Escalera, out Republican Martha the courier reportedly of Texas. In his ruling, sports journalist for the big 70-20 win over Hum- Oct. 23, another 1,604 third-grade math teacher bott called for a special 44, was charged with fel- Fierro, who fi nished with dropped a money bag, O’Connor sided with the Leader while still attend- ble Oct. 5 at Pasadena cast their ballots at the at Genoa Elementary, was election on Dec. 11 to fi ll ony forgery and misde- 23.2 percent of the vote. which the thieves picked argument advanced by ing Thompson Intermedi- ISD’s Veterans Stadium. location. The correspond- named one of six Tex- the state Senate District meanor theft (aggregate Mia Mundy received 2.1 up. The suspects fl ed in Republican-led states, ate. Morris was a standout ing day during the 2016 as fi nalists for the 2018 6 seat being vacated by > $2,500 < $30,000). The percent of the vote. Gov. a dark-colored SUV that including Texas, that the Dec. 27 football player at the election drew 1,677 early Presidential Awards for Sylvia Garcia. The elec- forgery charge carried Greg Abbott was then FBI offi cials believe was legislation, also known The Leader‘s 36th school, and Pleasants is a voters to the location. Excellence in Mathemat- tion was necessary be- a $15,000 bond, while forced to call a second driven by a third suspect. as Obamacare, could no annual Christmas pro- Louisiana State Universi- A man was fatally ics and Science Teach- cause Garcia was elected the theft charge carried a special election to fi ll the No immediate arrests longer stand now that gram was a huge success, ty softball commit. shot outside an apart- ing (PAEMST) by Texas to replace outgoing U.S. $1,500 bond. According state House District 145 were made. there’s no penalty for providing assistance to The 21st annual Eve- ment complex in the 9400 Education Agency Com- Rep. Gene Green, who to court documents, the seat that Alvarado previ- Dec. 20 those who do not partic- dozens of area families ning of Cuisine, held at block of Clearwood early missioner of Education resigned after serving for alleged crimes took place ously held. Former Dobie stu- ipate in the program. The in need. Several local The Gardens on Thurs- Sunday, Oct. 21. Hous- Mike Morath. PAEMST more than two decades in between March 31, 2017, An armored car courier dent Reed O’Connor, U.S. Supreme Court had organizations, schools, day, Oct. 4, was a huge ton police responded to is the highest recognition Congress. and June 11, 2017, when was robbed at gunpoint now working as a feder- upheld the law in 2012 businesses and residents success, raising thou- the call at the Clearwood a mathematics or science Nov. 22 Escalera was serving as Monday, Dec. 10, at the al judge, made national by classifying the law stepped up to the plate, sands of dollars for the Villas apartments at ap- teacher may receive for Almeda Mall celebrat- president of the Dobie Di- Chase Bank at 10997 headlines for his ruling as a tax. Since Congress making the 2018 drive South Belt-Ellington proximately 3:05 a.m. to exemplary teaching in the ed its 50th anniversary. amond Club. Investigators Scarsdale. The incident that determined the Af- removed the individual one of the most successful Chamber of Commerce. fi nd the victim, Donald United States. The award Opened in October 1968, said Escalera forged the took place just after 11 fordable Care Act was mandate in 2017, how- in the event’s history. Savannah Cafe & Bakery Ray Miles, shot multi- recognizes kindergar- the South Belt commu- name of the booster club’s once again took home the ple times. Miles, 27, was ten through sixth-grade nity’s fl agship shopping treasurer on eight sepa- award for best of show. pronounced dead at the mathematics and science center joined the Foley’s rate checks during this Atkinson students participate in spelling bee Oct. 18 scene. The unknown sus- teachers whose innovative that had already opened time. The total amount of The Dobie Longhorn pects fl ed the scene in a methods bring teaching to two years earlier at the the checks was $2,152.91. Band won the Class 6A white four-door vehicle life in the classroom. site. When it opened, the All checks were made out championship at the with paper license plates, Leader publisher Ma- mall encompassed 63 to Escalera. Also during Channelview Marching police said. No immediate rie Flickinger was among acres, housed more than this time, investigators al- Contest, held Saturday, arrests were made. 15 individuals honored 750,000 square feet of leged that Escalera racked Oct. 13, at Ray Mad- Nov. 1 at the 2018 Governor’s retail space and included up another $13,174.96 dry Stadium, advancing Christa Williams Yates, Volunteer Awards, host- parking spaces for 4,000 in transactions through them to the UIL Region a two-time state champi- ed by First Lady Cecilia vehicles. Approximate- the booster club’s bank 19 Marching Contest. on with the Dobie softball Abbott at the Governor’s ly 60 stores occupied the account. Transactions The 230-member Dobie program and a two-time Mansion in Austin. Now young mall. J.C. Penney involved Comcast, Pay- Longhorn Band and Col- Olympic gold medalist, in their 35th year, the served as the mall’s sec- Pal, T-Mobile and ATM orguard were led by Do- was inducted into the awards honor individuals ond anchor store. In 2006, withdrawals. The Dobie bie Band Director Kevin National Softball Hall of and organizations in Tex- Foley’s was purchased by Diamond Club does not Erickson. Fame on Friday, Oct. 26, as that have gone above Macy’s, which changed have Comcast, PayPal John Morgan, se- in Oklahoma City. and beyond to enrich the the name of the store. and T-Mobile accounts, nior pastor at Sagemont A suspect who had es- lives of those in their That same year, J.C. Pen- and the ATM withdraw- Church, married Kathie caped police custody just communities through vol- ney shuttered its doors, als were unauthorized and Reimer at a private cere- four days earlier was ar- unteer work and service. and was replaced three not used for booster club mony in Dallas on Satur- rested again on Wednes- Flickinger was presented years later by Burlington activities. The transac- day, Oct. 13. The couple day, Oct. 24, at an apart- the Governor’s Commis- Coat Factory. The mall tions were reportedly all held a public reception on ment in the 11700 block sion for Women Disaster celebrated throughout the done on a bank card, to Wednesday, Oct. 17, at of Beamer. Originally Relief Assistance Award holiday season with vari- which only Escalera had Sagemont Church, where charged with theft and in recognition of her vol- ous activities and promo- access. In September, an they renewed their wed- evading arrest, Khaled unteer work during and tions. agreement was drafted ding vows. The second Abdelrahman Azzeh, following Hurricane Har- Multiple suspects were between the booster club Atkinson Elementary students participated in the school the elementary level will participate in the fi fth- through ceremony was streamed 31, now faces additional vey. arrested after the carjack- and Escalera, stating no ing of a Lyft driver at spelling bee on Friday, Jan. 18. Prior to advancing to eighth-grade district spelling bee on Tuesday, Feb. 26, live online. Reimer is the charges for the escape. A man was accused of charges would be pursued this event, students competed in their individual class- also at South Houston Hight School Auditorium. Shown widow of Dr. Jim Reimer, Nov. 8 murdering his girlfriend the Clear Creek Landing in the case if he paid back room spelling bees. Shown above are the top three spell- below are the fourth-grade participants of the Atkinson who pastored in multiple The results from the after her body was dis- apartments in the 11700 the money allegedly sto- ers, left to right, Yasmin Mendez, winner; Samantha spelling bee, left to right, (fi rst row) Vu, Jennifer Young- areas including Texas. Nov. 6 general election covered in the back of block of Beamer report- len from the organization. Garcia, runner-up; and Minh Vu, third place. Mendez blood’s class; Mendez, Nancy Vazquez’s class; Garcia, Oct. 25 were tallied, with Demo- his vehicle on Saturday, edly led to a crime spree The Sept. 21 deadline, and Garcia participated in the B-Hive session on Friday, Tracey Nguyen’s class; (second row) Tatiana Rodriguez, Record numbers of crats making huge gains Nov. 3, in the parking that involved shoplifting however, came and went Jan. 25. The B-Hive was a three-hour study session with Tulu Sarkar’s class; Ruben Vasquez, Elsa Martinez’s Harris County voters cast at the county level. Demo- lot of an apartment com- from at least two local without receipt of pay- games and activities designed to help prepare Mendez class; Aldo Reyna, Martinez’s class; Vanessa Blanco, crats swept all 59 judicial stores. Yisel Stubbs, 39, for the elementary level Pasadena Independent School Youngblood’s class; (third row) Brooke Kelso, Nguyen’s their ballots early for the plex in the 9900 block of ment, prompting further District spelling bee. The district elementary level spell- Nov. 6 general election. races in Harris County, Windmill Lakes. Hous- was charged with felony investigation into the mat- class; Kaylee Etzel, Vazquez’s class; Valeria Frias, Belva shoplifting; Carlos Allen, ing bee will take place Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 4:15 p.m. at Alaniz’s class; Tuyet Truong, Sarkar’s class; and Carlos On the fi rst day of early unseating even longtime ton police responded to ter. South Houston High School Auditorium. The winner of Zuniga, Alaniz’s class. Photos submitted voting on Monday, Oct. County Judge Ed Em- the call after receiving a 18, was charged with fel- Police arrested a man 22, a record number of mett. Political newcomer report of an unconscious ony unauthorized use of for fatally shooting a 63,188 residents went Lina Hidalgo assumed woman in a black Chev- a motor vehicle; Brianna woman who was found in to the polls, smashing Emmett’s role. Having rolet Tahoe. Emergen- Damian, 17, was charged the 10300 block of Ney, the previous record, set already occupied the po- cy responders, however, with Class B misdemean- near Edgebrook and the in 2010, by more than sitions of sheriff and dis- were too late, and Ashley or shoplifting; and an un- Gulf Freeway, around 35,000 votes. The fol- trict attorney, Democrats Palacios was pronounced named 15-year-old male 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4. lowing day on Tuesday, now hold every elected dead at the scene. Inves- juvenile was charged Guadalupe Toledo Vega, Oct. 23, a new record was position in Harris Coun- tigators quickly identifi ed with unlawful carrying 37, was charged with again set when more than ty and also control Com- Palacios’ boyfriend and weapon and evading on murder in the killing of 64,700 voters cast their missioners Court. The father or her two children, foot. Stubbs is reportedly victim, Morgan Sproles, early ballots. At press victories were attributed, Aldo Rodriguez, as their Allen’s mother, and the 20. According to police, time, at least another in part, to straight-ticket primary suspect. Rodri- two reside at the complex a passerby found Sproles 54,000 voters had already voting from supporters guez had allegedly kid- from where the vehicle unresponsive lying in the returned mail-in ballots, of Democratic senatorial napped Palacios earlier was stolen. street at the aforemen- bringing the total fi gure candidate Beto O’Rourke. that morning in Pearland, Nov. 29 tioned address. She had to more than 181,900. In that contest, O’Rourke before abandoning her car A man was arrested sustained an apparent Countywide, the fi gures was narrowly defeated in the Riverstone Ranch after exposing himself to gunshot wound. Paramed- topped the corresponding by Republican incum- subdivision. An arrest a woman in front of the ics pronounced Sproles early voting totals of both bent Ted Cruz. Houston warrant for capital mur- Walgreens located in the dead at the scene. Further the 2008 and 2012 pres- voters overwhelmingly der was issued for Ro- 10800 block of Scarsdale investigation identifi ed idential elections, even approved both Proposi- driguez on Saturday, and at Beamer. Randy Bimel, Vega as a suspect and, on though midterm elections tion A and Proposition the following evening, he 23, of Windmill Lakes Dec. 6, he was arrested typically draw far fewer B. Proposition A, which turned himself in to po- Boulevard, was arrested and charged without inci- voters. Locally, the num- asked voters to reap- lice without incident. At and charged with indecent dent. ber or residents who vot- prove the city’s existing the time of the crime, Ro- exposure. Dec. 13 ed early on Monday at the ReBuild Houston street driguez already had three Dec. 6 State Rep. Carol Al- Harris County courthouse and drainage program, open felony warrants, Following a three- varado won the Dec. 11 annex on Scarsdale at passed with 74 percent of and records showed that plus-month investigation special election to fi ll Beamer was even higher the vote, while the more he has a lengthy crimi- by the Harris County the state Senate District than the 2016 presidential controversial Proposition nal history. Police believe Precinct 2 Constable’s 6 seat being vacated by Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 31, 2019 Ramirez ready to lead Atkinson names rolls by Alexis Over The Back Fence Atkinson Elementary has Minh Vu. SJC HR department named its honor and mer- Merit Roll it rolls for the second nine- Third grade weeks. Rafael Alcala, Sasha Honor Roll Cepeda, Alondra Cruz, Dom- Third grade inic Fontalvo, Trinity Franks, ANGELA ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY birthday wishes are sent to Dana from her Beverly Hills Intermediate Jahsai Burke, Jesus Car- Sophia Hewitt, Ineke Hicks, Bobby and Kenneth Griffin send birthday family, friends and former co-workers at the Feb. 2 is the day for a celebration for rillo, Natalie Esquivel, Shane Jason Jasso, Ven Ngiyen, greetings to daughter-in-law Angela Griffin, Leader. Teresa Tran and Cynthia Wright. Join in the Millender, Joshua Montes, Cathy Nguyen, Kimberly Pe- who celebrates a birthday Feb. 2. SCHOOL DAZE birthday fun Feb. 4 with Melanie Thompson. Angel Myles, Khai Nguyen, rez, Landon Ryans, Destiny BIRTHDAY GREETINGS FOR KARMA The following personnel of the Pasadena Thompson Intermediate Jonathan Nora, Harsh Rana Sidiropoulos, Ariel Sierra, Birthday wishes are sent Feb. 2 to Karma Independent School District celebrate birth- Blow out the candles on a birthday cake Feb. and Rubi Reyes. Shelby Talavera and Daniella Wright, former Leader staffer, from her family, days Jan. 31 through Feb. 6. 5 for Mark Varian. Fourth grade Tamayo. friends and staff at the Leader. Atkinson Elementary Dobie High Vanessa Blanco, Henry Fourth grade OWEN TURNS 10! Blow out the candles on a double-layer Special birthday wishes are sent to Laura Hong, Huy Le, Buy George Cesar Calseron, Brooke Owen Michael Flowers enjoys his 10th cake Feb. 2 for Stefhanie Covarrubias. Guerrero Jan. 31. The day for a double-layer Nguyen, Jocelyn Nguyen and Kelso and Luis Nuncio. birthday on Sunday, Feb. 3. Best wishes and Burnett Elementary cake for Frank Mora and Leslie Rustin is lots of love, hugs and kisses are sent to Owen On Feb. 1, Kateri Williams celebrates a Feb. 1. Sharing a birthday Feb. 3 are Garland from big sister Kennedy, little sister Evie, par- birthday. Send a birthday wish Feb. 4 to Lisa Ganter, Denice Ontiveros Valencia and ents Stephen and Stacey (Hayes) Flowers; Baumann. Veronica Oyervides. Light the candles Feb. Moore announces grandparents Robert and Jannie Scarberry, Bush Elementary 4 for a birthday celebration for Chastity Hall, former longtime South Belt residents, and On Feb. 4, birthday greetings are sent to Shaqwan Scott, Kristi Vance and Sandra Mike and Karen Flowers of Dickinson; uncles Maria Palacios. Sing a happy birthday song Villarreal. On Feb. 5, birthday cheers go to honor, merit rolls Tyler, Austin, Joey, Wesley and Travis; Feb. 5 to Ixida Quintero. Geydi Bonilla and Nichole Kemp. Having Moore Elementary has an- Grace Menahem, Charleston aunts Jenny and Christine; and cousins Genoa Elementary a day of celebration Feb. 6 is Maria Rueda nounced its honor and merit Nash, Chloe Nguyen, Cecilia Brayden, Baylee, Olivia, Jade, Lily, Sierra, Light the birthday candles Feb. 2 for Anita Navarro. rolls for the second nine- Reyna and Ava Sauceda. Ryker, Connor, Jesse, Christopher and Thibodeaux. FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS weeks. Merit Roll Mason. Owen’s mom is a 2005 Dobie High Meador Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday wishes Honor Roll Third grade School graduate. Special birthday wishes are sent to Felipe to friends who celebrate a birthday: Third grade Samuel Barajas, Gracie OLIVIA ENJOYS 6TH BIRTHDAY! Saucedo Feb. 5. Thursday, Jan. 31: Maria Olvera, Erica Lilah Aguayo, Giovan- Cooley, Spree Ediger, Alfre- Olivia Moreno celebrates her sixth birth- Moore Elementary Bush, Veronica Tanguma-Mejia, Ernie nie Alvear, Zadie Battarbee, do Gonzalez, Jaylyne Her- day Tuesday, Feb. 5. Wishing her a wonderful Wishes for a happy birthday are sent to Banks, Josh Keim, Angeles Rios, Maria Elizabeth Hernandez, Leah nandez and Martin Peng. birthday with lots of love, hugs and kisses Debbie Pampell Feb. 4. Enjoying a birthday Zuniga and Craig Thompson; Friday, Feb. Moreno, Sirena Thai, Ethan Fourth grade are her mom Jenny Hayes of Spring; big Feb. 6 are Angelica Perez and Gerri Watkins. 1: Danice Oliver and Lee Terry; Saturday, Tran and Khoa Tran. Carter Burback, Nicholas brother Brayden; big sister Baylee; proud South Belt Elementary Feb. 2: Lisa Upshaw and John Scheschuk; Fourth grade Cantu, Andilyn Garcia, Oni- grandparents Robert and Jannie Scarberry Birthday greetings are sent to Jessica Sunday, Feb. 3: Garland Ganter; Monday, Carlos Albarran, Hadassah ah Hernandez, Isaiah Jones, (former longtime South Belt residents) and Mike Arnold and Ma Cuevas De Vazquez Feb. 3. Feb. 4: Bobby Kramer and Deborah Burgett, Alesi Estrada, Reina Miah Martinez, Christopher and Doris Hayes of Ada, Okla.; aunt Stacey Stuchbery Elementary Carmona; Tuesday, Feb. 5: James Kelso;and Estrada, Muzna Hasan, Mi- Rubio, Marlee Tillman, Katie (Hayes) Flowers; uncles Stephen Flowers, Emma Tsikis enjoys a birthday Jan. 31. Wednesday, Feb. 6; Lisa Jackson and chael Johnson, Anthony Le, Tran and Nina Truong. Joey Hayes, Austin Scarberry and Tyler Melillo Middle School Chastity Napper. Scarberry; and cousins Kennedy, Owen and Sing a happy birthday song to Kelly Jurek LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Sandra Ramirez Evie Flowers, and Jade and Lily Scarberry. Jan. 31. Email announcements to mynews@south Bush shares awards Mom Jenny is a 1997 Dobie High grad. Roberts Middle School beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line Sandra Ramirez has been performance management Laura Bush Elementary Martinez, Kelvin Nguyen, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DANA! Celebrating a birthday Feb. 5 is Nekia by Friday noon for the next week’s publica- appointed as vice chancel- modules; and implement- has named its A’s honor and genesis Roman, Kaylie Tran Dana Lizik enjoys a birthday Feb. 6. Special McAlpin. tion. lor, human resources, or- ed process improvements merit rolls for the second and Daniel Tran. ganizational and talent ef- through a team project af- nine-weeks. Merit Roll fectiveness at San Jacinto fording a reduction in op- A’s Honor Roll Third grade College. Ramirez replaces erating costs by revitaliz- Morris Middle School releases honor, merit rolls Third grade Juandavid Hernandez, Stephen Trncak who retired ing the college’s Enterprise Madison Lee, Steven Hammad Matin, David Mor- from the college after 10 Resource Planning system Morris Middle School has Montemayor, Jacoby Austin Henry, Leonel De Jesus Her- Dillon Thomas Steve, Cin- son, Sthefanny Emiret Lo- Nguyen, Lucas Nguyen, David gan, Ruby Reyes, Savannah years of service. through various technolog- released its honor and mer- Muniz, Tommy Minh Ngo, nandez, Tlaloc Omar Her- dy Su, Ashley Nicole Teru- pez Ayala, Mark Phillip Ramirez, Alondra Silva, Kath- Tellez and Gabriel Trevino. “This appointment pro- ical enhancements in exit it rolls for the second nine- Anthony Tan Nguyen, Gia nandez, Truc Thanh Huynh, el, Andres Daniel Tolentino, Mata, Victor Alfonso Mejia, leen Tran and Dawson Tran. Fourth grade vides for continuity for the and transfer workfl ow and weeks. An Tran Nguyen, Hoang Phu Addison Leigh Idele, Nia Angelina Khanh Tran, Mi- Jaylene Estela Melo, Joel Fourth grade Ariana Bermudez, Micah human resources senior web-time entry. Honor Roll Nguyen, Minh Tuan Nguy- Leighann Jackson, Isabel chael Jonathan Traylor, Sar- Mendez, Edward Eliseo Asiel Basurto, Lyla Daley, Daniel Escamilla, Joel leadership, and consistency Her experience also in- Fifth grade en, Chloe Bao-Nhu Nguyen, Juarez, Samantha Renee ah Thanh Trinh, Samantha Mendez, Hannah Anh Nguy- Crake, Elizabeth Dinh, Devin Esparaza, Orlando Gomez, in the pursuit of the ‘Our cludes 17 years in the pri- Jocelynne Kyra Adan, Matthew Hien Nguyen and Kaisler, Alani Aryssa Lanza, Tam Nguyen Truong, Jazlynn en, Cody Michael Patterson Duong, Vanya Espinoza, Al- Kaylee Guevara, Javier Ibar- People’ strategic goal,” said vate sector as director of Leonela Aguila, Dreagon Al- Daiyvien Nichols. Hailey Marie Lazo, Malia Yvette Urban, Izaya Andrew and Isabella Daniella Pena. fredo Guerrero, Oscar Her- ra, Amaya Langellier, Adelyn Dr. Brenda Hellyer, San human resources with Met- vinio Maximus Alexander, Jesse Nunez, Kamilah L. Kekulalmauu Martinez, Sam- Vasquez, Michael Anthony Yatciry Alexandra Por- nandez, Kevin Hoang, Ro- Rincon, Eduardo Sanchez, Jacinto College chancel- als USA, human resources Angel Manuel Amador, Evan Oliva, Reid Emerson Oliver, uel Eliseo Martinez, Daniela Williams, Michelle Zarate, tales, James Alexander Ren- mina Ingram, Emma Jacob, Tiffani Tillman, Angel Trev- lor. “Sandra has an exten- manager at Schwan’s Global Amezcua, Hussai Arias, Al- Edgar Ariel Orozco, Waleska Paola Mendoza and Natalie Anthony Jose Zeledon More- don, Luke Lee Riley, Stefany Ariana Kainer, Huy Le, Juan ino and Devon Vu. sive background in human Supply Chain, Inc., and se- yciana Katelyn Armelin, Di- Michelle Palacios, Matthew Ann Mendoza. no and Juliana Zollocoffer. Valeria Rivera Valdez, Aliana resources, including eight nior human resources part- ana Armenta, Yaretzi Gaspar Perez, Lindsey Angelli Per- Elias Omar Merced, Ed- Merit Roll Rosalinda Rockwell, Oliver years here at San Jacinto ner at Celanese Chemicals. Arredondo, Isabella Grace rett, Hannah Pham, Cynthia son Eliud Moreno, Jeshua Fifth grade Texas Saavedra, Alexander PARC “Souper” fundraiser set College, and she is dedicat- “I am honored to have Avila, Brylon Cire’ Badger, Pineda, Evan Lee Quinn, Jez- Louis Moreno, Shazia So- Marianne Victoria Aiel- Salguero, Erik Jai Santil- Pearland Area Republican Club invites everyone to their ed to the success of our em- been selected to serve San Kaitlyn Alexandria Baines, reel Aaron Ramales, Joaquin fi a Mustapha, Elaine Minh- lo, Kevin Orlando Argueta, lanes, Savannah Vivianne Ta- annual World Famous “Souper” Saturday Fundraiser on Sat- ployees and the success of Jacinto College in this role,” Arihanna Larissa Berrones, Eleazar Ramirez, Saleh Ab- Khanh Nguyen, Kristi Ngoc Zarrean Robert Barrientez, lavera and A’nijah Darrinique urday, March 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ our students.” said Ramirez. “The focus Natalia Alexa Betancourt, dullah Rasheed, Alexander Nguyen, Bruce Nguyen, Ri- Sara Njitung Berinyu Nfor, Washington. Annex, 2217 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. Guests are wel- Prior to her appointment for the human resources Ethan Jordan Blandon, Tan- Resendiz, Kayla Louvenia ley Ngoc Nguyen To, Lex Joshua Eli Berlanga, Alex- Sixth grade come to enjoy some delicious homemade soups, cornbread as vice chancellor, Ramirez team will be to build on our ner Van Bo and Brian Keith Reynaud, Tyson Marquis Ri- Rashan Palm, Diana Linda is Bonilla, Raymond Lamar Rene Anthony Almanza, and desserts, as well as a silent auction. Ticket donation is served eight years as vice current momentum with an Bulluck. ley, Rachel Dahrian Rivera, Pena, Bridget Briana Peralta, Cain, Aleia Genevive Carde- Neveah Jamie Ben-Smith, $15. Guests may come meet many of Pearland and Brazoria president of human resourc- emphasis on talent acquisi- Julian Alejandro Calderon Camron Latrell Robertson, Michelle Pham, Khanh Kait- nas, Daniel Carrera, Aiden Diego Javier Bonilla, Sar- County elected offi cials. For ticket information, call Pat Sma- es at San Jacinto College. tion, retention, and develop- Vargas, Nicole Alexis Cam- Isaiah Anthony Rodriguez lyn Kieu Phan, Jamare Tra- Diaz, Kenneth Josue Domin- ah Bethany Espinal, Javon jstrla at 281-435-3097 or Cindy Simpson at 713-501-4123. In that role, she was ac- ment of our leadership and pos, Sophia Carbajal, Alanah and Christina Temarie Rodri- veon Philbert, Diana Belinda guez Gonzalez, David God- Damien Hughes, Dylan countable for the oversight employees supporting the Paige Carter, Dayami Cer- guez. Reyes, Christopher Rodri- win Ekong, Emily Flores, Charles Lock, Fernando Lo- of recruitment, selection, strategic goal of ‘Our Peo- vantes Puga, Daniel Enrique Jacob Alexander San- guez and Alex Cipriano Ros- Ava Desiree Gonzalez, Mi- pez, Charles Edward Nash, HCMG announces events employment, compensa- ple’ in the continued pur- Chavez, Aubri Leshay Cole, chez, Aaron Sanchez, Ale- tro. chael Hernandez and Trinity Tahllon Aubree Provost, So- The Harris County Master Gardeners has announced its tion, benefi ts, employee re- suit of student success. To- Malakei Isaiah Contreras, jandro Sauceda, Brianna Ni- Bianka Samantha Rubio, Thy Hoang. fi a Victoria Rodriguez and upcoming events for February and March. lations, performance man- gether we will continue to Christina Dang, Jeremiah cole Schulgen, Mario Jose Jessica Rubio, Yahir Eugen- Rosa Maria Jimenez Vel- Omar Enrique Santos Fuent- The Harris County Master Gardeners Lecture Series: “The agement, HRIS, and records strengthen our position as a Deshaum’e Davis, Josselyn Segovia, Dayana Serrano, io Sanchez, Lizbeth Serrano, asco, Alleciya Nicole John- es. Secret Life of Soil,” by Sherri Harrah of Plants for All Sea- management. Ramirez was national leader among com- Maria Delgado, Darian Diaz, Allon Michael Seymore, sons, will take place on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 10 to 11:30 integral in the college’s 10- munity colleges.” Hayden Thu Do, Chloe Del- Josue Sotelo, Gabriel Lee a.m., at Genoa Friendship Gardens Educational Center Build- year accreditation reaffi r- Ramirez holds a Master ilah Estes, Norman Esteban Swann-Walker, Leonardo ing, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road in Pasadena. Plants will be mation by serving as a Task of Arts in Human Resourc- Fabian Alba, Guillermo Fer- Torres Arteaga, Kaylanie Yen Frazier lists honor, merit for sale in the greenhouse. Force lead to support and es from the University of nandez and Glenn Leonard Nhi Tran, Khang Nguyen The Harris County Master Gardeners Fruit Tree Plant Sale comprehensively document Houston – Clear Lake and Fleming. Duy Truong, Andres Valdez, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or un- the college’s compliance received her Bachelor of Fernanda Flores, Tatia- Bao Hoang-Gia Vu, Clayton rolls, perfect attendance til sellout at Campbell Hall, Pasadena Fairgrounds, 7600 Red with The Southern Associa- Business Administration in na Celest Franks, Joselyn Elijah Washington, Yuliana Bluff Road in Pasadena. tion of Colleges and Schools Human Resources from the Unique Galvan, Edward Mat- Michelle Zambrano, Jose Continued from Page 3A Emma Grace Espino, Alina Salazar, Maranda Abigail On Saturday, March 30, the Harris County Master Garden- Commission on Colleges re- University of Texas at San thew Garcia, David Garcia, Eleazar Zambrano and Keyla Moses Cassius Monarez, Iman Farooq, Xavi Leonardo Sample, Sandra Elaine Trev- ers plant sale: tomato/pepper, herbs, vegetables and perennials quirements. She led the en- Antonio. She holds both Thomas Jacob Garcia, Ethan Norelys Zeledon Moreno. Hazel Nevaeh Nino, Bryan Galvan and Gabriella Lissette ino and Sidney Kade Walker. will be held from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. or until all produce is sold, at terprise wide implementa- Senior Professional Human Xavier Gomez, Louis Gon- Sixth grade Josue Ojeda, Taylor Madi- Garza. Honor Roll Campbell Hall, Pasadena Fairgrounds, 7600 Red Bluff Road. tion of a talent management Resources and Senior Cer- zales, Gianna Jade Gonzalez, Melina Marie Aguil- son Palacios and Julie Noelle Ezequiel Uriel Gonza- Third grade All these events are free and open to the public. For more system at the college that tifi ed Professional certifi ca- Daniela Guerrero, Mia Angel era, Bryan Wayne Ander- Pavalonis. lez, Alexander Cole Griffi n, Davin Dinh, Caleb John- information, call 713-274-0950 or visit hcmga.tamu.edu. includes an applicant track- tions and is also a Six Sigma Gutierrez, Luis Felipe Her- son, Tristan Avalos, Jaliyah Damian Paz, Adam Jesus Alezey Cassidy Hernandez, son, Sasha Lewis, Trace ing system, onboarding and Green Belt. nandez, Ashley Hernandez, Mon’ie Brooks-Ross, Jim- Pulido, Alfredo Giovanny Jimena Giselle Hernandez, Parker, Bella Sherwood and Jose Bartolo Hernandez, Syd- my Mai Bui, Mia Leonor Ramirez Jr., Erika Azeneth Julian Hernandez, Mia Raquel Earon Ramirez. nie Leeann Hile, Kiera Cher- Campos, Spencer Lawrence ? Israeli folk dancing continues Rivera, Shaila Genesis Rive- Hernandez, Jeremy Michael Fourth grade ant alynn Jnlouis, Starrlyte Moon Cash, Kahlina Rianne Cha- ra, Aysia Charlesteria Rob- Jaso, Collin Sheppard Jen- Aiden Aguilar, Christian egn Israeli folk dancing will continue through the cold winter Jodway, Jordan Patricia John- hayed, Covan Li Chavez, Jo- inson, Nkiruka Eucharia nings, Julian Gabriel Jimenez, Carter, Aidan Delarosa, Cullen e Pr months. The dances are held at Congregation Shaar Hasha- son, Marcus Conrad Jones, han Delapaz, Anthony Thien ld I b Uzomah and Hyrum Geremia Rodrigo Martinez, Nikolai Ponder and Gissele Santos. Cou lom on Mondays, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. February dates are Gwendolyn Kay Jones, Ca- Dinh, Bethany Alessandra Wheeler. Mateo Miranda, Keithan Law- Merit Roll 4, 11, 18 and 25. The cost is $4 per session or $35 for 10 dyn Trevon Lagrone, Richard Espinoza, Emir Jonathan Es- Fourth grade rence Mitchell II. Third grade I need a pregnancy test sessions for CSH members and $5 per session or $45 for 10 Le and Jayden Yun Lee. pinoza, Jose Luis Flores, Ce- Steven Alexander Agui- Evelyn Mia Ortega, Gar- Israel Cantu, Gracie Gi- I need to know what to do sessions for nonmembers to cover expenses. Everyone is wel- Jandel Jael Leon Ortiz, sar Flores and Joshua Alex- lar, Lali Gabrielle Bowman, ren Wellington Parker, Ge- ang, Jadyn Jaso, Isabella Peci- come to join the group – even if one has not yet attended. We are here for you. We care!! Lauren Gianna Lewis, Pey- ander Fonseca-Garrett. Jasmine Loraine Cabrera, ovanny Guadalupe Perez, na, Noah Rodriguez, Nkiruka All Services are Free and Confidential. Congregation Shaar Hashalom is located at 16020 El ton Evan Lynn, Lexie Marie Brenden Allen Sabastian Christian Brian Carter, Javier Jaelynn Justine Perez, Cullen Uzomah and Ezekiel West. Camino Real and is the conservative synagogue in the Bay Martinez, Xavier Martinez, Foxx, Angel Gabriel Garcia, Chavez Jr., Dylan Corpeno, Dwayne Ponder, Julian Al- Fourth grade 281-484-0005 Area. For more information, contact the synagogue offi ce at Josiah John McZeal McCoy, Anthony Garza, Jacqueline Aidan Michael De La Rosa, exander Ricks, Syann Ivory Andy Aceves, Logan Coo- Beltway 8 South 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. Krista Alexis Mendez, Simon Gonzalez, De’leah Sanaa Charles De La Rosa III, Rodriguez, Audrey Lizette per and Alexander Griffi n. Crisis Pregnancy Center BAQG holds monthly meeting The Bay Area Quilters Guild will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at Remember When Exceptional Grooming at Common 2320 Hatfi eld Road in Pearland. Fellowship starts at 6:30 p.m. Sense Prices and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. This event is free and the pub- lic is welcome. This month is the annual auction of quilt-related 40 years ago (1979) tering checks and attempting from the Blazer. ton Parkway when he lost petition following a strong items. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend and enjoy the live Two neighboring busi- to cash the checks at a local Two fatal accidents in- control, causing the pickup performance at the regional 281-484-9655 auction. There will also be a silent auction on a variety of great nesses, The Bottle Barn li- bank were arrested the same volving PT Cruisers were truck to roll over. A second tournament. Team members items, as well as books and patterns available for purchase. Only quor store and Cullen Sav- day as the theft occurred. reported within two days. passenger in the truck suf- included Sarah Tyler, Mad- cash or check will be accepted. For information, call Debby Ben- ings and Loan, were victims Houston police investi- 10 years ago (2009) fered minor injuries. ison Tobias, Jennifer Nguy- son at 713-248-8757 or visit bayareaquiltguild.org. of criminal activities on sep- gated a drive-by shooting City of Houston District 5 years ago (2014) en, Noelle Phan (captain), arate occasions. in the 12000 block of Kirk- E Council Member Mike Several community Fredy Orellana, Bob Daugh- Vandals started a fi re and holm. Sullivan hosted a Capital leaders and elected offi - tery, Ramon Hernandez, Vi- CCART schedules meeting opened the fl ush valves of a 20 years ago (1999) Improvement Plan (CIP) cials gathered as the South cente Trevino, Kennedy Ho Groom & Board The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers will hold number of fi re hydrants in Dobie High School’s meeting to discuss future Belt-Ellington Chamber of and Hoang Le. its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The meetings are held Sageglen subdivision. Academic Decathlon team improvement projects for Commerce celebrated its Investigators from the at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 NASA Parkway in 35 years ago (1984) won fi rst place at the large- the South Belt area. Im- 30th anniversary with a for- Harris County Precinct 2 Seabrook. Dobie High School was school regional competition. provements for the South mal installation banquet. The Constable’s offi ce fi led fel- Tues.-Sat. 11506 Hughes Rd. The program will be provided by John Branch who will preparing for its fi rst-ever Team members received 42 Belt area included a new guest speaker at the function ony theft charges on two 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes be speaking on behalf of the Exploration Green Project. The soccer district game against individual medals, and the Bracewell Library, road re- was Harris County Judge Ed suspects in connection to event will start at 9:30 a.m. with a social gathering and coffee. Baytown Sterling. entire team won gold medals pair and paving, sports fi eld Emmett, who spoke on the a lengthy string of wheel BFBGrooming.com The business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Three Moore Elementary for the Super Quiz. lighting and additional park- growing challenges of keep- thefts in the South Belt area. At the close of the meeting the annual Valentine fried School students confessed Clear Brook High School ing at Blackhawk Park and a ing up with ongoing expan- According to Precinct 2 chicken/potluck luncheon will be held. Members are asked to vandalizing the school. senior Regan Schneider new Sagemont Community sion in the area. offi cials, there had been at to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert to share. CCART will The boys turned over desks, signed a scholarship to play Center. The lawsuit of Judge least 30 reported cases in the provide the chicken. All Texas-retired school employees from wrote obscenities on the tennis for Lee College. Former South Belt res- George Risner against the South Belt area in the previ- the area are invited. The annual dues are $50. wall, spread glue on teach- 15 years ago (2004) ident Susana De Jesus was Harris County Republi- ous 14 months. It was esti- Flood problems? ers’ desks and damaged Plans were announced abducted at gunpoint in a can Party led to the arrests mated that at least $50,000 small items. for a major shopping center Pearland parking lot. De of two campaign workers, worth of rims and tires had You can go home again... Mobility plan meeting dates set 30 years ago (1989) which would be located on Jesus, 37, was leaving a with warrants being issued been stolen from this area The Southeast Houston Mobility Plan public meeting will Students’ requests for the the north side of Beltway 8 strip shopping center with for two others. Ralph Basil alone. The crooks also tar- Let Farmers® help. be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 9. One meet- return of drug-sniffing dogs at Blackhawk. The center a co-worker when a masked Garcia, 57, and Iris Irgoyen, geted the surrounding areas ing will take place in District D and one meeting will take to Pasadena Independent would have one of Hous- gunman forced De Jesus 28, were each arrested and of Houston, Pearland, Pas- At Farmers, we know that you insure place in District I. School District schools re- ton’s largest H-E-B stores into her car and drove away charged with engaging in adena, La Porte and Deer your home to get things back to normal Community members can join in to provide feedback on ceived a resounding, unan- as well as a Walgreens and a with her. Her car was later organized criminal activity Park, as well as other areas if something unexpected happens. That’s recommendations to improve how one gets to work, school imous yes as board trustees Bank of America. found by Houston police, and tampering with a gov- outside of Harris County. why you’ll love the friendly, thorough service and other key destinations in the community. Refreshments voted to change district Beverly Hills Interme- but De Jesus remained miss- ernmental record. Annette Most of the wheels were you get from a Farmers agent. Call me will be provided. policy allowing use of the diate seventh-grade student ing. Irgoyen (the mother of Iris stolen from Chevy or GMC On Wednesday, Feb. 6, the meeting will be held at Sun- dogs. Christopher Nguyen and his South Belt resident Irgoyen), 53, and David Ba- trucks that were 2014 mod- and get a quote on the insurance that nyside Multi-Service Center, 9314 Cullen Blvd., from 6 to 8 For the third consecutive mother, Hue Nguyen, were Guibaldo Perez, 31, died in surto, 55, were also indicted els or newer. The thefts usu- helps get you back where you belong. p.m. year, Dobie High School’s killed in a car accident near a single-vehicle automobile by a Harris County grand ally took place in the early On Saturday, Feb. 9, the meeting will be held at Charl- Academic Decathlon team Beaumont, Texas. accident at the Gulf Free- jury but were not immedi- morning hours between 2 Michael W. Jewell, CLU ton Community Center, 8200 Park Place Blvd., from 9:30 to qualifi ed for the state fi nals A police chase ended way and Beltway 8. Perez ately arrested. and 5 a.m. Multiple other 12929 Gulf Freeway 11:30 a.m. held in Austin. near Fuqua and Sabo when was southbound on the con- 1 year ago (2018) law enforcement agencies Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) For more information, contact Melissa Beeler, City of 25 years ago (1994) a red Blazer ran a red light nector road from the Gulf Dobie High School’s assisted in the investigation, Houston transportation planner, at 832-393-6642 or at Melis Two men who were sus- and was hit by another car. Freeway to the westbound Academic Decathlon team including the Texas Rang- 281-481-2121 [email protected]. pected of stealing mail, al- Both suspects were ejected side of the South Sam Hous- advanced to the state com- ers. farmersagent.com/mjewell Thursday, January 31, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Martin announces overlay Cosse’ performs Dobie orchestra performs at region for Pizzitola, Rhea streets Houston City Council Street is anticipated to begin businesses impacted by this Member Dave Martin has an- at the eastern dead end and project, Jan. 28, 14 days prior nounced that Houston Public work toward Koenig Street. to construction. As a result of Works crews will be perform- The project's scope of work the construction activities, res- ing an asphalt overlay along includes resurfacing the as- idents need to be aware of fl ag- Pizzitola Street, from Koenig phalt street. This process in- men and orange traffi c cones Street to Debbielou Gardens cludes milling off an approx- that will be on site to help with Drive, and on Rhea Street, imate two-inch layer of old traffi c fl ow through the con- from the eastern dead end asphalt, repairing the base as struction zone as temporary to Koenig Street. Construc- needed, spraying tack coat and lane closures are expected. tion is scheduled to begin the overlaying two inches of new Residents and businesses may week of Feb. 11, and he is ex- asphalt surface pavement. experience temporary delays pected to be complete by the Crew staging activities accessing both Rhea and Pizzi- end of March 2019, weather are anticipated to occur be- tola Street as well as individual permitting. tween 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., driveways, and may experi- The project will start in with work occurring between ence an increase in noise levels two locations. Crews will 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday because of equipment. start on Pizzitola Street at through Friday. For more information, Koenig Street and progress Door hangers with proj- contact Martin’s offi ce at toward Debbielou Gardens ect and contact information 832-393-3008 or districte@ Drive. Construction on Rhea will be placed at homes and houstontx.gov.

Ava Cosse’, a sixth-grader at Morris Middle School, performed in the Texas Music Educator Association’s Region XIX Junior High School Orchestra concert, held on Jan. 19 at Deer Park High School. Cosse’ earned a spot in the performance during the Region auditions last semester. She is 11 years old and ranked number two in the Region. She is also the youngest student in the Region Orchestra. Her orchestra direc- tors are Michelle Ham and Laurie Arnold. Cosse’ is also a student in the Medea Guldedava violin studio. She is also a Music Doing Good Scholarship winner. Photo by Angela Badon Franklin will guest lecture at San Jacinto Fans of the Houston band, Franklin’s creative process at ers and Box Breakers: Critical cinto College South campus. will feature Franklin and Kris The Suffers, will be able to San Jacinto College’s guest Thinking in Our World,” on The event, sponsored by the Pierce, director of promotional learn about frontwoman Kam lecture event, “Game Chang- Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the San Ja- College Lyceum Committee, video at Dallas-based anime distribution company, Funima- tion Entertainment. Both will participate in a panel discus- sion and give live presentations of how they use critical think- ing in their respective artistic fi elds. The lecture portion of the event will take place at 10 a.m. in the Proscenium Theatre J. Frank Dobie High School Orchestra students per- Flores, junior; Alan Nguyen, sophomore; Milow Loza- inside the Marie Spence Flick- formed in the Texas Music Educator Association’s Re- no, junior; Tony Bui, sophomore; (fi fth row) Denise inger Fine Arts Center. gion XIX Orchestra Concert held on Saturday Jan. 19 Rodriguez, sophomore; Gabrielle Gutierrez, junior; Franklin will give a special at Deer Park High School. The Dobie orchestra students Madisyn Munoz, junior; (sixth row) Steve Hernandez, performance in the Prosceni- earned a spot in the performance during the Region au- junior; Patricia Medina, sophomore; Ryan Nguyen, um Theatre at 1:30 p.m., and ditions last semester. Shown with their respective grade sophomore; Enoc Curiel, junior; (seventh row) Chris- following her performance, levels are, left to right, (front row) Lucas Nguyen, sopho- tofer Laygo, freshman; Nick Keel, junior; Oscar Velas- a reception featuring a fi lm more; Elina Nguyen, junior; Catherine Le, senior; (sec- quez, junior; (eighth row) Abel Limachi, sophomore; screening of Funimation’s ond row) June Santillanes, sophomore; Katherine Orta, Nicolas Cuya, sophomore; Hussiel Arias, freshman; and “Your Name” will be held in senior; Alyssa Bernal, junior; Hailey Vu, freshman; Jayla Carmouche, junior. The Dobie High School Or- the fi ne arts center atrium. (third row) Sophia Colmenares, junior; Alexis Tran, chestra directors are Angela Badon, Stephen Payne and The “Game Changers and senior; Victoria Solis, senior; (fourth row) Stephanie Christine Gomez. Photo by Stephen Payne Box Breakers: Critical Think- ing on Our World” event is free and open to the public. The San Jacinto College South Genoa Elementary shares honor, merit rolls campus is located at 13735 Genoa Elementary has Martinez, Mirella Victoria Felix Gutierrez, Arlette Her- guez, David Garcia, Amber Beamer Road. released its honor and mer- Sanchez and Thanh Tran. nandez, Marquis Rodriguez, Gibbens, Wendy Guerrero, For more information about it rolls for the second nine- Fourth grade Rene Salinas, Selena Trujillo Gloria Hernandez and Ayza Houston’s Kam Franklin of the band The Suffers will Kris Pierce, director of promotional video at Funimation En- Kam Franklin and The Suffers, weeks. The only class not Destinee Garcia, Alana and Gracie Zamora. Hernandez. give a guest lecture and special performance at the San tertainment, will be a guest lecturer and host a fi lm screen- visit thesuffers.com. For more included in this list is the Green, Brittany Llanas, Edith Fourth grade Mohammad Khan, Purvis Jacinto College South campus on Tuesday, Feb. 5. ing of Funimation’s “Your Name” at the San Jacinto College information about Kris Pierce, third-grade class of Maria Lopez, Noelly Metiviet and Mia Allen, Daymian Al- Lee, Larissa Moreno, Huy Photo by Greg Noire South campus on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Photo submitted visit krispiercedesign.com. Duran. Emma Torres. varado, Daniel Arevalo, Nguyen, Grace Ojeda, Rae- Honor Roll Merit Roll Cowan Banda, Jamie Brown, lynn Puga, Analia Rubio, Third grade Third grade Mia Capps, Kayla Castillo, Christopher Salinas, Yahya CCISD hosts elementary robotics tournament Brandon Ingersoll, Giselle Riley Blakely, Brian Dao, Abygail Chavez, Liz Domin- Sanjar and April Vazquez. The Clear Creek Indepen- dents are responsible for de- that could drive, lift, push, working collaboratively to have made this such a re- dent School District hosted signing, building and operat- stack, hurdle and, at the end, score points. Teams also warding experience,” said the Space City Vex IQ Robot- ing their robot systems. perform a pull up of its entire compete in the Robot Skills Schaafs. “There has been a UH-Clear Lake releases calendar ics Tournament for elementa- “I’m very proud of what body weight. You can imag- Challenge in which one ro- 33 percent increase in the The University of Hous- Space Center’s Orbital De- Friday Morning talks edu/academics/extended/fri ry students on Saturday, Jan. these students and coaches ine how exciting these chal- bot takes the fi eld to score number of teams over the last ton-Clear Lake has released bris Research and Science University of Hous- day-morning-ce. 19, where 10 teams advanced accomplished in such a short lenges are year-after-year.” as many points as possible two years, and they defi nite- its calendar of events. Operations. He works to ton-Clear Lake’s Friday CADD lecture: How to deal to the state tournament. amount of time,” said Andy The VEX IQ Challenge is under driver control; and the ly are a contributing factor. UHCL physics lecture to characterize the present and Morning Continuing Educa- with picky eaters A total of 65 teams across Schaafs, robotics and engi- played on a 4-foot by 8-foot Programming Skills Chal- I’m excited for all 65 teams discuss space debris future population of orbital tion winter series continues University of Hous- each of the district’s 26 ele- neering program manager. rectangular fi eld. Two robots lenge, in which one robot we had compete and am espe- NASA tracks more than debris. He will present the Feb. 8 with two lectures. ton-Clear Lake’s Center for mentary schools competed “They only had four months compete in the Teamwork scores as many points as pos- cially excited to see how well 21,000 man-made objects lecture “Ground-Based Ob- At 9 a.m., learn what pirate Autism and Developmental in the tournament where stu- to create and program a robot Challenge as an alliance, sible autonomously, without the 10 teams that qualifi ed for larger than 10 centimeters servations of Orbital Debris Jean Lafi tte and moonwalkers Disabilities will present ad- any driver inputs. state go and represent CCISD cast off from rockets, vehicle and Their Applications to have in common in the “His- vice for managing picky eat- AARP welcomes all to meeting Armand Bayou Elementa- Robotics.” payloads, satellites and colli- Understand the Near-Earth tory of the Clear Lake Area,” ers during mealtimes in a Feb. ry, Brookwood Elementary, Clear Creek ISD will host AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 welcomes the community to meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. sions with other detritus. Sci- Space Environment.” with author Ruth Burke. 16 lecture titled “Tips for De- Ed White E-STEM Magnet the Texas State VEX IQ Tour- 15, at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook. The group meets in entists calculate each piece’s The Physics Lecture Series At 11 a.m., author Tina creasing Challenging Behav- School, Hyde Elementary, nament on March 2, 2019, the large building with the blue roof inside Clear Lake Park on the north side of NASA Parkway. altitude, speed, when it will is held each Monday through Farrell recounts the challeng- ior and Increasing Variety into North Pointe Elementary and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Clear Everyone is invited to attend the meetings and to enjoy coffee, cookies and fellowship at fall back to earth, whether it April 29. All talks are in room es her late father – and many Your Learner’s Diet.” Wedgewood Elementary each Falls High School, 4380 Vil- 9:30 a.m. before the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Each month, there is entertainment or a speaker will burn up on re-entry or 1203 of UH-Clear Lake’s new other veterans – faced during Presenter Sarah Williams had one or multiple teams ad- lage Way, in League City. on various topics of interest to seniors. Some months there is also a potluck lunch. whether it’s on a collision STEM and Classroom Build- and after WWII in “Miracles will introduce strategies to vance to the next round of CCISD intermediate and On Friday, Feb. 15, James Tittle, a League City lawyer, will be the guest speaker. His pre- trajectory with active space ing, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. The in the Pacifi c during WWII – decrease challenging behav- competition. The Ed White high school teams will com- sentation is “Estate Planning – Wills and Trusts, Guardianship, Medical Powers of Attorney, fl ights. At 7 p.m. on Feb. 11, lectures are free. If pursuing A Prisoner of War’s Survival ior during mealtime. She will Team 821B was announced pete for their spots in the Directives to Physicians, and the Rights of the Aging.” Plan to attend this informative dis- astronomical scientist James continuing-education credits, Story.” begin by discussing strategies as the Excellence Winner VEX EDR State Tournament cussion scheduled for 10:30 a.m., after the chapter business meeting ends. There will be no Frith will explain this work as each lecture is $15; a group of The Friday Morning lec- aimed at what you can do be- for the day, which is highest on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Bay- potluck lunch at the Feb. 15 meeting. University of Houston-Clear three lectures is $40; and the ture series highlights unique fore and after the fi rst bite. award given to the best all- side Intermediate, 4430 Vil- The AARP Chapter also organizes day trips for AARP Chapter 199 members by bus to lo- Lake’s Physics Lecture Se- entire series is $99. To register topics in art, culture, social This presentation is ideal for around robot. lage Way in League City. The cal area points of interest at minimal cost. The next day trip will be Tuesday, Feb. 5, when the ries continues. or for more information, visit issues and more led by fi eld parents, caregivers and teach- “Exciting challenges event is free and open to the group will tour the Painted Churches in the Schulenburg area. Lunch will be held at Oakridge Frith is the optical mea- http://bit.ly/uhcl-physics-lec experts. Register online and ers of children who are capable aside, it is the coaches that public. Smokehouse Restaurant. The following day trip will be Monday, March 25. The group will surements lead for Johnson tures. learn more at www.uhcl. Continued on Page 6A tour Peeka Ranch to see alpacas, followed by a tour of the Stone Giddings Mansion in Bren- ham. Lunch will be at the Cannery Kitchen. If anyone is interested in joining the group, annual dues are $8 per year per person. How- ever, one must be a member of national AARP to join any local chapter. AARP chapters are separately incorporated affi liates of AARP. For more information, contact Beth Scully at 281- 217-2409 or [email protected]. CHURCH DIRECTORY

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The District 22-6A var- yet the Dobie Lady Long- over Sam Rayburn Jan. 29 top two playoff seeds, Kingwood and Atascocita. ing for something better mentum. outing. Dobie bounced out boys’ race, Clear Brook sity girls’ basketball sea- horns now know their at home during Pink Out with Humble (10-4) hold- If the season ended to- down the stretch, as Hum- The Longhorns scored to a 29-14 halftime lead took a step back following son has just two games season will extend longer Night clinched a postsea- ing off Dobie (9-5) for the day, Dobie would take ble faces the tougher fin- a big 65-37 victory over and closed the game with a loss to undefeated Dick- remaining for most teams, than that. An easy victory son berth for the locals, third seed. on Beaumont United of ish. Sam Rayburn Jan. 29, on a 20-7 fourth-quarter run inson (9-0), as the Gators who currently sit fourth in The kicker? Dobie clos- District 21-6A, which has As for the Dobie boys, the road. Shannon Hayes to get the win. got 22 points from Tramon the 22-6A standings. es out the regular season fashioned a 32-0 record, they won’t be going to the and Jalen Lendsey led the Dobie, now 4-9 in Dis- Mark in a 75-56 victory. Atascocita (14-0) and with games against South including 12-0 in league postseason, but the Long- Longhorns with 14 points, trict 22-6A play, has three Mark also had five assists. Bravo, Kristoff Summer Creek (12-2) Houston and Memorial, play. horns are looking to close and Luke Giron had nine games remaining. The Gators lead District have all but secured the while Humble must face However, Dobie is hop- out its season with mo- points in his third varsity The playoff seeds in 24-6A with that 9-0 mark, the District 22-6A race are followed by Clear Lake all but set with Summer and Clear Creek at 6-2. power San Jac Creek (12-0), South Hous- Clear Springs is 4-5, just a Three wins in four west Florida State Col- Dobie soccer still unbeaten ahead of showdowns ton and Humble (both 9-3) half-game ahead of Clear games against top-level lege. and Atascocita (8-5) look- Brook (3-5) with four competition has the San In San Jacinto’s season ing to advance. games left to be played in Jacinto College softball opener Jan. 25, two Do- In the District 24-6A the race. team off to a fast start to bie graduates played key begin the 2019 regular roles in a 5-3 victory over season. UH-Victoria. The Coyotes, looking Michelle Kristoff, who to bounce back from an has signed to play with uncharacteristic rough the Jaguars beginning next 2018 run of things, beat season, provided a glimpse the University of Hous- of the future as she fanned ton-Victoria, Snead State nine in a complete-game and LSU-Eunice at the victory for SJC. Whitecap Invitational in Meanwhile, catcher Al- Galveston before losing lison Bravo, like Kristoff their final game to North- Continued on Page 3B SAGEMONT BBQ Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. (Karaoke Night) DIXIE DELI 364A FM 1959 (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $4.99 281-484-3083 O Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK 10% FF All Food Orders with this coupon. Expires 2/12/19 832-672-6553 USA KARATE NOW OWNED & OPERATED BY SOUTH BELT RESIDENTS SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM MIKE AND CHRISTIE GROSSHANS SIGN UP NOW! 12132 Sabo Rd. 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Sageglen Coming Soon Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. The Lady Longhorns scored (3-0-0) with a 4-1 victory over Humble at Turner Stadium. See 4-2-2 with 1,936 Sq. Ft. Sagemont Coming Soon twice in the first half, but a late goal from Pasadena kept more soccer on Page 6B. Photo by John Bechtle 3-2-2 with 1,942 Sq. Ft. Clear Lake Coming Soon www.har.com/gwood [email protected] Thompson basketball dominates PISD action 281-715-3205 e-Fax The Thompson Inter- victorious in all four PISD The Lions’ sev- games in each division, feated the Lions for the 281-408-3045 mediate boys’ and girls’ tournaments, beating Bon- enth-grade A team cruised coming up with three seventh-grade A champi- basketball teams put their dy in two title games and past Miller 40-15 for the wins. onship, but the Lions pre- dominance on display, Beverly Hills in another. PISD tournament champi- Thompson bounced vailed in the seventh-grade winning seven of the eight In eighth-grade A play, onship, while the Lady Li- Miller in the eighth-grade B title game over Beverly Pasadena ISD tournament Thompson topped the ons’ seventh-grade B team A finale, while the Lions’ Hills. The Lady Lions’ championships and walk- Lady Bears 59-52 for the defeated Beverly Hills 47- eighth-grade B team won championship pictures are ing away with several championship, while the 29 for the championship. the crown with a slim 43- on Page 2B, and the Lead- regular season crowns as Lady Lions’ eighth-grade The Lions also made 42 victory over Beverly er is working on getting well. B team defeated Bondy their way to the PISD Hills. the boys’ pictures for a fu- The Lady Lions were 28-25 for the crown. tournament championship South Houston de- ture edition.

SSun.-Thuun.-Thurss.. 1111 aa.m..m. - 1100 p.m.p.m. Schmitz Years reunion arrives Feb. 9 Fri.i. & SSat.at. 1111 aa.m..m. - 1111 pp.m..m. By John Bechtle tory? Dobie High School It was the 1983-84 ficially-sanctioned sport. begin at Veterans Stadium Dan’s Pizza Is Here! Sports Editor last year celebrated its school year, just one year Many of the Longhorn in Pasadena and proceed LLunchunch SpecialsSpecials The Dobie boys’ soccer 50th anniversary, but just after the University In- players had gotten their to an area pizzeria. $$55 OFFOFF ffromrom $$5.995.99 Delivery/Pick-Up program celebrated new when did soccer make its terscholastic League had start in what is currently Former Dobie stand- Buy one Entree at regular heights in 2017, winning debut? ushered soccer in as an of- the South Belt Youth Soc- out Ralph Barr, a onetime price and get $5.00 off the Region III champion- cer Club. all-district recipient, es- HHAPPYAPPY HHOUROUR 281-369-9000 ship and reaching the state The team’s coach was tablished a Facebook page second entree Sat. - Thur. only. Not valid with any 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 12373 Scarsdale Blvd. tournament for the first The Schmitz Years an Illinois native who had at J. Frank Dobie Soccer other offer or discount. Limit 1 per time in history. never played competitive Alumni - The Schmitz 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays table. Dine in only after 4 p.m. Not FFREEREE MiniMini BuffetBuffet But what of that his- Dobie boys’ soccer soccer but had instead opt- Years. Additional details valid with Lunch Specials. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. ed for other sports. That about the event will be Expires 2-14-19 coach, Jon Schmitz, was available there. 1983-84 to 1988-89 also Dobie’s head athletic “It’s something that is Daily Specials • Catering • Gift Cards Won 22-5A titles in ‘85 and ‘87 trainer. And so the fun be- a long time coming, and I Party and Meeting Rooms Available at all Locations gan, but there was plenty really have to credit (cur- South Belt • 281-484-6888 League City • 281-334-2175 of hard work involved. rent Dobie boys’ head 12933 Gulf Freeway 2951 Marina Bay Dr. Ste. 150 Won bidistrict title in ‘85 Come Saturday, Feb. coach Justo) Manrique for 9, those players who helping us get this thing NASA • 281-557-3500 Stafford • 281-240-3060 What – Then head coach Jon Schmitz became TEXAN LEGENDS were part of the “Schmitz ready to go. It should be 1020 NASA ROAD 1 @ 45 12821 SOUTHWEST FRWY. Dobie’s first boys’ soccer coach in 1983-84 and Years” are invited to at- fun,” Schmitz said. www.lashaciendasgrill.com Money Market Account led the team for six seasons. All members of tend a reunion that will Continued on Page 2B those teams, their families and friends are in- — Qualifying individual must be 50 years of age or older — vited to attend a reunion Saturday, Feb. 9. The festivities will include the group watching the Off Auto current Dobie boys’ soccer team take on Sam $10 Alignment Rayburn at Pasadena’s Veterans Stadium be- LUBE • AUTO REPAIR With coupon only. No reproductions. Not valid with any other discount. fore the group will meet at Spanky’s Pizza on CARWASH 11210 Scarsdale Spencer Highway at 3 p.m. for a reunion. For (Between I-45 & Beamer) 2.00% NOW HIRING CASHIERS & APY* more information, direct email to Schmitz at CAR WASH PERSONNEL 281-484-5945 [email protected]. Mon. - Sat. 8am - 6pm Sun. 9am - 5pm Gift Cards Available! We offer a fair and competitive Now Offering A Full Line Of Exterior Washes “Wash & Go in under 5 min.”

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The Lady Lions’ eighth-grade B team outlasted Bondy 28-25 in Ramirez, Alexis Acosta, (back row) coach Tiffany Nelson, Ise- the Pasadena ISD tournament championship game to help the la Munoz, Elyza Flores, Ravin Harvey, Kaitlyn Campos, Leyla squad deliver a perfect 11-0 fi nish this season. Members of the Salazar, A’myah Murray and coach Kaylyn Harlan. Not pictured team are, left to right, Alexia Velasquez, Valerie Akinloye, Claire is Ashlee Garcia.

Thompson’s eighth-grade A girls’ basketball team Delgado, Miriam Castillo, Emma Hernandez, Lau- defeated Beverly Hills 59-52 in the Pasadena ISD ren Rodriguez, (back row) Jacque Giron, coach tournament, help leading the Lady Lions to a 10-1 Kaylyn Harlan, Bella Perez, Maria Wence, Kassan- overall fi nish this season. Members of the team are, dra Paz and coach Tiffany Nelson. left to right, (front row) Daniella Mendiola, Emily

Thompson’s seventh-grade A girls’ basketball team Trinity Maxwell, Shaira Balanta Pachon, (back dominated the Pasadena ISD season, going unde- row) Amyiah Cotton, Raine Boyette, Belle Perridon, feated during the regular season and at the postsea- Chelsea Akinloye, Brooklyn Bush, Ayah Palomares, The Thompson Lady Lions’ seventh-grade B basketball team Panza, Melania Salazar, Jill Canales, Mandilynn Riley, Alana son tournament to cap an overall 11-0 season. Mem- Jordan Leahman, Rachael Le, Tiffany Escuadra came up big at the conclusion of the Pasadena ISD season, going Goree, Jay’nya Turner, (back row) coach Amanda Carroll, Ha- bers of the team are, left to right, (front row) coach and coach Alexandra Alvarado. undefeated at the postseason tournament to cap an overall 10-1 ley DeHoyos, Meadow Ross, Jasmin Mooney, Tiffany Escuadra Amanda Carroll, Alexa Gonzalez, Haley Precella, Submitted photos season. Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Abigail and coach Alexandra Alvarado. Dobie soccer’s Schmitz Years to be celebrated Feb. 9 Continued from Page 1B spot for a new staff mem- at a very high level for course studies, Schmitz me to do it, and a lot of the policed themselves, and Boys’ soccer became ber. Instead, then head decades longer than in had taken some soccer parents at that time were from that point forward an offi cial University In- football coach Buster Gil- Texas, Schmitz had been courses. To make a long basically just asking me to we didn’t have many is- terscholastic League sport breath, the man charged around the game, but had story short, Gilbreath saw do it for a year. Well, one sues.” for the 1982-83 season. A with fi nding a coach, set- never actually played. soccer on Schmitz’s re- year turned into six.” The one drawback for year later, Dobie got in on tled on Schmitz, who was Still, while a student at sume and fi gured he had a The “Schmitz Years,” Schmitz all these years the act. then the school’s athletic Southern Illinois Universi- coach. as they will be celebrat- later? Well, it’s basically The fi rst order of busi- trainer. ty-Edwardsville, Schmitz “To be honest, I never ed Feb. 9, encompass the why he turned in his whis- ness, of course, was to fi nd A native of St. Louis, witnessed the Salukis dreamed that I would be 1984 through 1989 sea- tle after six seasons. a head coach. But at that where high school soc- win back-to-back nation- a soccer coach,” Schmitz sons. Dobie’s debut sea- “I was the boys’ soccer time, there really wasn’t a cer has been contested al crowns. As part of his said. “Gilbreath wanted son, was basically a debut. coach, the head athletic “I had enlisted the help trainer and was teaching of a friend of mine, Matt student athletic trainer Moore, from St. Louis classes,” Schmitz said. who had a ton of coach- “I never really felt like I ing success at basically was properly able to ded- the JUCO level,” Schmitz icate enough of my ener- said. gies to one or the other. To “He talked to me about me, something was always the basics, and we just taking a back seat. You really worked on those do the best you can, but things a lot. That, and we sometimes you have to let were physically fi t. Our someone else have it.” talent was decent in some After leaving the public years, but we were fi t. school ranks, Schmitz was “Being fi t especial- an athletic trainer in the ly paid off on defense, private school sector, with and we were able to wear his last stop being Luther- teams down. We played an South Academy. He’s hellacious defense. It was now seemingly retired for our benchmark early on.” good. That second year – the As for the reunion, 1984-1985 school year, Schmitz expects to see as Dobie went 7-1 in Dis- many as 25 former players trict 22-5A play to win and their loved ones. It’ll the league title and then be a great time, he knows, scored a bidistrict title. but he doesn’t want to be The program has since the focal point. ascended to new heights, “I’ve always wanted but Schmitz is proud to to see something like this have been a part of its come together, especial- humble beginnings. ly withe Dobie having “We had our moments,” recently celebrated 50 he recalled. “I was big years,” Schmitz said. on discipline. I demand- “My hope is that wheth- ed it. That second year, I er some of these guys are remember that the guys able to attend or not, that were jacking around and maybe they can stay con- not taking things seri- nected on Facebook or ously. I was put out with maybe the Dobie alumni them. page. “I told them I had better “At the end of the day, things to do in the offi ce, all you have left are the and stormed inside. special times and the “I half expected most of memories, and I know we them to come inside with have a lot of those to share. In just its second season in existence, the Dobie varsity boys’ soccer team won me, but they all stayed I’m really looking forward the District 22-5A championship and also claimed a bidistrict title under the out there and got their act to seeing these guys after guidance of head coach Jon Schmitz. Four players, including Ralph Barr, Kris together. They basically all these years.” Benson and Bill and Steve Romere were fi rst team all district picks. Thursday, January 31, 2019, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Brook varsity boys at Alvin, 7:00 Sports Calendar Dobie varsity boys host South Houston, 7:00 Dobie varsity girls at South Houston, 7:00 San Jac softball Area sports news, notes TENNIS Brook varsity girls host Alvin, 7:00 Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2 Brook JV boys at Alvin, 5:30 Rising Stars Track Club practicing, etc. Dobie varsity at Franklin/Kramer invit., TBA Brook JV girls host Alvin, 5:30 off to 3-1 start The Rising Stars Track Club, the area’s longstanding youth track and fi eld orga- Continued from Page 1B and drove in four runs, Dobie JV boys host South Houston, 5:30 nization, is set to begin practices and registration at Dobie High School. Returning a Dobie graduate, went 2 and Samantha Martinez, Friday, Feb. 8 Dobie JV girls at South Houston, 5:30 team members are encouraged to join workouts beginning Thursday, Jan. 24, from for 3 at the plate with two Gabaldon and Dominuque Dobie sophomore boys host South Houston, 5:30 5 to 7 p.m., at the JFD track. Dobie varsity at Ron Wesbrooks invit., TBA runs driven in. Garcia all drove in a pair The team will also practice each Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. as well as each Satur- Brook sophomore boys at Alvin, 5:30 Morgan Childs, Ash- of runs. Kristoff strug- day from 10 a.m. to noon until the season begins. Team offi cials will also accept SOFTBALL Dobie freshman A boys host South Houston, 4:00 ley Ramber, Lacey Gab- gled, walking seven while registration each Saturday in conjunction with the practices. For more information, aldon and Dalilah Bravo failing to escape the sec- Friday, Feb. 1 Dobie freshman A girls at South Houston, 4:00 call head coach Ivory Kimble at 832-561-1248. Dobie varsity at Friendswood scrimm., Friends., TBA Brook freshman A boys at Alvin, 4:00 also smacked doubles for ond inning, but her team- San Jacinto, and Kristoff mates provided a lift. Sagemont Cowboys’ returning player sign-up Brook freshman A girls host Alvin, 4:00 allowed just two earned Denisse Gracia pitched Monday, Feb. 4 Dobie freshman B boys host South Houston, 4:00 runs to get the win. in relief and got the win The Sagemont Cowboys of the Bay Area Football League will be on hand Sat- Dobie varsity hosts Clear Creek scrimm., PISD, 6:30 Brook freshman B boys at Alvin, 4:00 Later in the day, San as San Jacinto opened the urday, Feb. 2, as the organization accepts returning player registration from 9 a m. Jacinto scored a run in season with three wins. to 2 p.m. at El Franco Lee Park. the top of the sixth inning Northwest Florida Saturday, Feb. 9 Tuesday, Feb. 5 Returning players ages 5 to 12 are eligible to rejoin the Cowboys for the 2019 to deliver a 6-5 win over State broke through for a Dobie varsity hosts round robin, El Franco Lee, TBA Brook varsity boys host Clear Lake, 7:00 season. Offi cials will also be accepting information for those youths who would Snead State Community 7-5 win in the tournament like to play. Dobie varsity boys at Memorial, 7:00 College (Ala.). finale for both programs. Monday, Feb. 11 Dobie varsity girls host Memorial, 7:00 Lillie Grotenhuis hom- Martinez had three hits, Henderson, Pree gets started at UH Dobie varsity hosts Clear Brook, PISD, 6:30 Brook varsity girls at Clear Lake, 7:00 ered for the locals, and homered a drove in four Madelyn Tannery pitched runs, while Gabaldon also Dobie graduate Justice Henderson and Kenneth Pree of Clear Brook are off Dobie JV hosts Clear Brook, PISD, 5:00 Brook JV boys host Clear Lake, 5:30 6 1/3 innings to get the went deep. Tannery al- and running as members of the track and fi eld program at the University of Hous- Brook JV girls at Clear Lake, 5:30 win, with Meagan Smith lowed six earned runs in 1 ton. Henderson, now a junior at UH, scored a personal record of 7.50 seconds in SOCCER Dobie JV boys at Memorial, 5:30 getting the final two outs 2/3 innings of work as the the 60-meter dash to place third at the Houston Indoor Invitational Jan. 25-26 at Friday, Feb. 1 Dobie JV girls host Memorial, 5:30 for the save. Allison Bravo locals could not overcome Yeoman Field House. Pree, a freshman, was eighth in his debut in the men’s long had another double. an early 7-1 deficit. Dobie varsity girls at Kingwood, 7:30 Dobie sophomore boys at Memorial, 5:30 jump, going 22 feet, 4 1/4 inches. Former Clear Brook High School track star Going against JUCO San Jacinto will be Brandon Taylor is also with the Cougars this season after previously attending the Dobie varsity boys host Kingwood, Vet., 8:30 Brook sophomore boys host Clear Lake, 5:30 Division II power back in action Feb. 1-2, University of Miami. Dobie JV girls at Kingwood, 5:30 Dobie freshman A boys at Memorial, 4:00 LSU-Eunice to start the playing a weekend se- Dobie JV boys host Kingwood, Auxiliary, 6:30 Dobie freshman A girls host Memorial, 4:00 final day of action Jan. 26, ries at LSU_Eunice. The Sagemont Cowgirls seek participants Brook freshman A boys host Clear Lake, 4:00 SJC scored a pair of runs San Jacinto College Invi- in the top of the eighth tational at the Pasadena The Sagemont Cowgirls, the offi cial cheer and drill squads for the Sagemont Cowboys, BASKETBALL Brook freshman A girls at Clear Lake, 4:00 inning to come away with Girls Softball Association are seeking girls to take part in the program this season. Girls ages 4 to 13 are eligible to Friday, Feb. 1 Dobie freshman B boys at Memorial, 4:00 an 11-9 victory. facility at Crenshaw Park join the program, and no previous experience is required. For additional information, call Brook freshman B boys host Clear Lake, 4:00 Ramber had three hits follows Feb. 8-9. drill team director Jemyre Felton at 832-309-7133. PISD Intermediate Boys’ Basketball Through Jan. 24 PISD Intermediate Girls’ Basketball Through Jan. 24 8A Records District Overall 7A Records District Overall 8A Records District Overall 7A Records District Overall Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Thompson 4 0 0 8 0 0 South Houston 4 0 0 8 0 0 Thompson 4 0 0 7 1 0 Thompson 4 0 0 8 0 0 San Jacinto 2 2 0 4 4 0 Thompson 3 1 0 7 1 0 Miller 3 1 0 6 2 0 Miller 3 1 0 7 1 0 Miller 2 2 0 3 4 0 San Jacinto 2 2 0 4 4 0 Southmore 2 2 0 3 5 0 San Jacinto 2 2 0 5 3 0 South Houston 2 2 0 3 5 0 Southmore 1 3 0 3 5 0 San Jacinto 1 3 0 2 6 0 South Houston 1 2 0 3 4 0 Southmore 0 4 0 0 8 0 Miller 0 4 0 0 7 0 South Houston 0 4 0 1 7 0 Southmore 0 3 0 1 6 0 Game Scores Game Scores Game Scores Game Scores Thompson 74, Jackson 32 San Jacinto 38, Bondy 24 Thompson 57, Jackson 22 Thompson 58, Jackson 10 Southmore 34, Park View 7 Southmore 26, Park View 21 Zone B W L T W L T South Houston 44, Beverly Hills 35 Miller 31, Queens 27 Miller 35, Queens 10 Bondy 3 1 0 6 2 0 Thompson 45, Jackson 20 Queens 3 1 0 5 2 0 Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T Beverly Hills 2 2 0 5 3 0 Beverly Hills 4 0 0 6 2 0 Beverly Hills 4 0 0 8 0 0 Bondy 3 1 0 5 3 0 Park View 2 2 0 4 4 0 Queens 3 1 0 4 4 0 Bondy 3 1 0 5 3 0 Queens 3 1 0 4 4 0 Jackson 0 4 0 1 7 0 Park View 2 2 0 4 3 0 Queens 2 2 0 4 4 0 Beverly Hills 3 1 0 4 4 0 Game Scores Bondy 1 3 0 3 5 0 Jackson 1 3 0 4 4 0 Park View 1 3 0 2 6 0 Park View 0 4 0 0 8 0 Jackson 0 4 0 1 7 0 Beverly Hills 67, South Houston 42 Jackson 0 4 0 0 8 0 Bondy 47, San Jacinto 46 Game Scores Game Scores Game Scores Park View 71, Southmore 24 Park View 47, Southmore 41 Beverly Hills 37, South Houston 9 Beverly Hills 20, South Houston 13 Bondy 42, San Jacinto 12 Bondy 28, San Jacinto 27 8B Records District Overall Zone A W L T W L T 7B Records District Overall 8B Records District Overall 7B Records District Overall Thompson 4 0 0 7 1 0 Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T Zone A W L T W L T San Jacinto 3 1 0 6 2 0 Thompson 4 0 0 8 0 0 Thompson 4 0 0 8 0 0 Thompson 3 1 0 7 1 0 South Houston 2 2 0 5 3 0 San Jacinto 3 1 0 5 3 0 Miller 3 1 0 5 3 0 Miller 3 1 0 5 3 0 Miller 1 3 0 2 5 0 Southmore 2 2 0 3 5 0 Southmore 2 2 0 3 5 0 Southmore 2 2 0 3 5 0 Southmore 0 4 0 2 6 0 South Houston 1 3 0 3 5 0 San Jacinto 1 3 0 3 5 0 San Jacinto 0 4 0 2 6 0 Miller 0 4 0 1 6 0 South Houston 0 4 0 2 6 0 South Houston 2 2 0 4 4 0 Game Scores Game Scores Game Scores Thompson 72, Jackson 24 Thompson 38, Jackson 11 Game Scores Thompson 32, San Jacinto 6 San Jacinto 42, Bondy 28 Thompson 36, Jackson 10 Southmore 25, Park View 14 Southmore 34, Park View 23 Zone B W L T W L T Southmore 26, Park View 11 Beverly Hills 16, South Houston 12 Zone B W L T W L T Beverly Hills 4 0 0 7 1 0 Zone B W L T W L T Zone B W L T W L T Bondy 3 1 0 6 2 0 Bondy 4 0 0 7 1 0 Beverly Hills 4 0 0 6 2 0 Beverly Hills 4 0 0 8 0 0 Queens 2 2 0 4 3 0 Beverly Hills 3 1 0 5 3 0 Bondy 3 1 0 6 2 0 Bondy 3 1 0 5 3 0 Park View 1 3 0 2 6 0 Queens 2 2 0 5 3 0 Queens 1 3 0 4 4 0 Queens 1 3 0 2 5 0 Jackson 0 4 0 0 8 0 Park View 1 3 0 1 7 0 Jackson 1 3 0 2 6 0 Park View 2 2 0 2 6 0 Jackson 0 4 0 1 7 0 Game Scores Park View 1 3 0 1 7 0 Jackson 0 4 0 0 8 0 Beverly Hills 57, South Houston 10 Game Scores Game Scores Bondy 35, San Jacinto 32 (OT) Queens 22, Miller 12 Game Scores Bondy 24, San Jacinto 14 Bondy 18, Queens 9 Beverly Hills 68, South Houston 33 Park View 32, Southmore 25 Beverly Hills 21, South Houston 11 Jackson 15, Park View 14 CALENDAR

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Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, skills in a non-threatening environment to adults who 7 p.m. 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, have lost a loved one to suicide. For details email READ Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- [email protected] or visit www.crisishotline.org or meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at tor at [email protected] for details. call 832-416-1177. THE First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. 11:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, call 713-661-4200. com for details. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), CLASSIFIEDS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. 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Public is Step Recovery, open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 South Belt-Ellington Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a invited. For details, email Liz Hicks at [email protected]. p.m. in the Education Bldg., 11011 Hall Rd., 77089. For Leader open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713- loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter 6 p.m. details, call Jesse at 832-725-8479 or Rita at 281-309- 661-4200. and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist New Directions Singles – Age 50 and older meets the 2801. Continued on Page 4B 11555 Beamer Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 31, 2019

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If 9:30 a.m. 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include diora- 1 - 3:30 p.m. you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, mas, a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time kitchen. Hometown Heroes Park – has Hump Day Dance for free practice Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, ballroom dances (not lessons) in a casual environment. A variety Pasadena. For details, call 713-472-0565. of rhythms are played from entry to advanced dancing levels at site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package 10 a.m. 1001 E. League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents must pur- and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, chase activity card (see Tuesday 12:30 p.m. dance for details). 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the Help is available to assist learning dance moves. For information of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- director at [email protected] for details. on the activity card, call the city at 281-554-1180. tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Local NARFE Meeting – National Association of Retired Federal Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! Employees, Chapter 1321, meets the first Tuesday at Clear Lake meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Community Center, 5001 NASA Pkwy. Lunch is $6. For details, call Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-661- Norman Chaffee at 713-944-2461. 4200. Noon Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/sexual 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. abuse support group for women. Visit www.bayareaturningpoint. Looking Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golf- org for information. South Belt-Ellington Leader crest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch is $15. 8 p.m. to sell Variety of speakers. For information, call 281-900-7257 or email na- Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Deadline: [email protected]. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Leader Reader Ads or lease 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Noon Tuesday your home? Free dance lessons – taught by Lewis and Betty Whistler (35 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Personal: years of experience) at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E League 7 a.m. 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken Let us City Parkway, on Tuesdays. Bringing a partner is not required. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 Over The Phone There is a different dance focus monthly. For details, call Betty a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Business: at 832-517-5833. For questions about League City’s activity card, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! call the park offi ce at 281-554-1180. details, or drop in. 1 p.m. no changes, no refunds 10 a.m. Place an Trailmixers – Meets the first Tuesday at Luby’s, 11595 Fuqua. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, Former and current employees of J. Frank Dobie High School are 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or ad in the welcome. email the director at [email protected] for details. ______1:30 p.m. Noon South TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, ______Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., 1:30 p.m. 3525 Broadway, Pearland. For details, call 713-686-6300. Belt- For information, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. 7 p.m. ______Ellington 2 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 7 Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 Sea p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Leader's Lark, 77062. For details or classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at drglandorf@ Church (youth building). For more information, call 713-661-4200. ______sbcglobal.net or call 281-488-6318. weekly 6:30 p.m. Real Estate Bay Area Quilt Guild – Meets the first Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 2320 Hatfi eld Road in Pearland. Make checks payable to: section! Fellowship is at 6:30 p.m.; meeting/program begins at 7 p.m. Visit South Belt www.Facebook.com/BayAreaQuiltGuild. February’s meeting is the 11555 annual auction of quilt-related items. Bring a friend and have fun South Belt-Ellington Leader at the live auction. There is also a silent auction with a variety of Beamer great items, as well as books and patterns available for purchase. Graphics & Printing 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 Cash or check only. For more information, call Debby Benson at 281- 713-248-8757 or visit bayareaquiltguild.org. 7 p.m. One stop for all your printing needs After Hours: Use mail slot in 481-5656 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-661- 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 4200. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 7 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., To submit items South Belt Graphics & Printing First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop for the in. 9:30 a.m. Carmeliters – a nondenominational senior citizen social group NNoo JJobob TToooo SSmall!mall! that meets at 15500 El Camino Real in Clear Lake on the fi rst and third Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. for a time fi lled with fun, fellowship, CALENDAR lending library, coffee and bingo. The meetings are open to anyone Now printing small-quantity orders! age 50 or older and there are no dues. Day trips and extended trips are available. 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Dobie’s Victoria Chu (right) works her way around Chu, one of the team’s leading scorers over the past a Pasadena defender during the Lady Longhorns’ two seasons, had a goal in the win. Dobie next faces 2-1 win Jan. 26, at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. Kingwood Feb. 1, at Kingwood, at 7:30 p.m. 22-6A Boys’ Soccer Standings SJC baseball wins three Camryn Williams had a Williams tripled in the Team W L T Pts. weekend to remember as he game, and Braden Winget’s led the San Jacinto College RBI single in the top of the baseball team to three wins seventh inning allowed SJC Memorial 4 0 0 12 in four games at the South- to take the win. ern Nevada Invitational to Williams tripled and open the 2019 JUCO regu- doubled to lead the way to Dobie 3 0 0 9 lar season. a 6-5 win over Central Ar- Williams had hits in all izona. Winget also doubled four games, getting his sea- twice, and Jackson Rut- Kingwood 3 1 0 9 son off to a torrid start at the ledge was terrifi c on the plate. mound. He homered and dou- Over fi ve innings of Atascocita 2 1 0 6 bled, driving in a pair of work to start the game, Rut- runs in the season opener ledge allowed two hits and against Arizona Western, no runs while fanning nine Pasadena 1 1 2 4 but a three-run ninth inning Central Arizona hitters. from Arizona Western led to San Jacinto closed out a 4-3 loss. the tournament by downing Rayburn 1 2 0 3 Mitchell Parker and Cochise 14-5 over seven Dylan Lester combined to frames. Andrew Papantonis allow just three hits and no went 3 for 4 at the plate, and Humble 1 3 0 3 runs over the fi rst eight in- Ryan Hernandez had three nings before San Jac’s bull- hits and drove in four runs. pen faltered in the ninth in- Winget had three hits S. Creek 0 2 1 1 ning. and Chase Ferem scored Starter Dane Acker had two runs and drove in three S. Houston 0 4 0 0 eight strikeouts, and reliev- more. Adisyn Coffey tripled er Luis Quinones had seven and drove in three runs in more as the Gators defeated the easy win, getting the lo- Stuchbery’s Britton excels at state Gridiron Southern Nevada 2-1. cals to 3-1 overall. Auxiliary Stadium From left, Dobie varsity boys’ soccer assistant coach- standing at 3-0-0 heading into a big showdown with es Aaron Mathews and Jose Esparza as well as head 22-6A newcomer Kingwood as the two teams meet Pasadena ISD coach Justo Manrique (right) have the Longhorns Feb. 1, at Veterans Stadium. Match time is 8:30 p.m. Intermediate Track & Field District 24-6A Standings District 24-6A Standings Varsity Girls’ Basketball Varsity Boys’ Basketball Feb. 12 – Beverly Hills, Thomp- (As of Jan. 30) (As of Jan. 30) son, South Houston, Miller

Teams W L Teams W L and Bondy boys and girls. Clear Springs 9 1 Dickinson 9 0 Clear Lake 8 2 Clear Creek 6 2 Feb. 13 – Queens, Park View, Clear Falls 8 3 Clear Lake 6 2 San Jacinto, Jackson and Clear Creek 5 5 Clear Springs 4 5 Southmore boys and girls. Alvin 4 6 Clear Brook 3 5 Clear Brook 1 9 Clear Falls 1 8 Feb. 20 – Beverly Hills, Patrk Dickinson 1 10 Alvin 1 8 View, San Jacinto, Southmore and Bondy boys and girls. District 22-6A Standings District 22-6A Standings Varsity Boys’ Basketball Varsity Girls’ Basketball Feb. 21 – Thompson, South- (As of Jan. 30) (As of Jan. 30) Houston, Jackson, Queens and Miller boys and girls. Teams W L Teams W L Summer Creek 12 0 Atascocita 14 0 Feb. 27 – Girls’ meet, all teams. South Houston 9 3 Summer Creek 12 2 Humble 9 3 Humble 10 4 Feb. 28 – Boys’ meet, all teams. Atascocita 8 5 Dobie 9 5 Kingwood 6 6 Kingwood 6 8 Stuchbery Elementary student Branson Britton excelled at the Gridiron March 6 – District championships Skills State Championship competition held at The Rig in Pearland, plac- Pasadena 4 7 Memorial 5 9 ing second in his 8-to-9-year-old age group while taking part in events such Dobie 4 9 Sam Rayburn 4 10 as a 40-yard dash as well as a pass, punt and kick scored on distance. His March 7 – District championships pass of 43 feet, 3 inches was tops in the division. Britton previously qualifi ed for the state competition by excelling at the Pasadena ISD’s districtwide Sam Rayburn 1 10 Pasadena 1 12 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation competition at Veterans Stadium in Memorial 1 11 South Houston 1 12 Pasadena. All meets begin at 4:30 p.m.