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September 17, 2015 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 40, No. 33 Shredding event Sept. 26 The Harris County Sheriff’s Offi ce will host a document shredding event Saturday, PISD to honor Rev. Morgan, attorney Williams Sept. 26, at the Harris County Courthouse Annex, 10851 Scarsdale at Beamer, from 9 A pastor who built one school’s PHS Wall of “It is important to honor the outstanding life- are: Harry Riley (1943), a former Pasadena city a.m. to noon. Residents may bring up to five of the largest churches in Honor. long achievements of students who have gradu- councilman; Dr. E. Don Turner (1952), a retired banker boxes or grocery bags full of docu- the country and a South Morgan and Wil- ated from PHS,” said Joe Saavedra, the school’s Houston physician; Frances Powell (1955); Shir- ments. For information, call 713-759-9454. Belt attorney whose liams will join 18 other principal. “We also welcome these alumni to ley Stone Bonner (1955), a longtime Pasadena courtroom victories PHS alumni, all of them contribute to the continued success of our stu- ISD secretary and clerk; Jerry Bull (1956), a Chamber luncheon set helped fund a new stadi- Wall of Honor members dents through encouragement, mentoring and the Pasadena grocer; Ben Meador (1957), a Pasa- um for his college alma when the tradition lapsed imparting of their experiences.” dena civic leader and owner of Meador Staffi ng The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of mater have been chosen roughly two decades ago. Both Morgan and Williams rank among the Services; and Frank Young (1958), founder of Commerce will host a membership luncheon to headline Pasadena All will be honored most successful graduates in Pasadena High his- Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Golfcrest Country Club, High School’s efforts to during a Homecom- tory. Other inductees from the 1960s and 1970s 2509 Country Club Drive, at 11:30 a.m. rebuild one of its lost tra- ing Week ceremony on Morgan’s Sagemont Church congregation are: Larry Forehand (1962), founder of the Casa Featured speakers include state Sen. Larry ditions. Thursday, Oct. 1, start- now numbers more than 17,000 with ministry Ole restaurant chain; Don Spradling (1962) and Taylor, state Rep. Dennis Paul and San Jacinto Dr. John Morgan, pas- Morgan ing at 5 p.m. in the school Williams programs that reach across the globe. Williams’ wife Sylvia Estes Spradling (1964), owners of a College Chancellor Brenda Hellyer. Individual tor of Sagemont Church and a nationally re- auditorium. A reception will follow in the school college alma mater, Baylor University, recently pipeline supply company; and Roberta Brown- reservations are $25 each. Table sponsorship nowned local attorney and 1959 Pasadena High cafeteria. New plaques of all the alumni induct- named the fi eld at its new McLane Stadium com- Pugh (1971), a veterinary science professor at is $300. For information or to purchase tick- graduate, and John Eddie Williams, one of the ees will be placed on a wide stretch of remodeled plex after him. Williams made a large donation Texas A&M. ets, contact Sherry Trainer at 281-481-5516. nation’s most successful personal injury attor- wall space in the cafeteria. to the stadium project. Isaac, Phillips, Riley, Bonner, Don Spradling, neys and a member of the PHS 1972 graduat- The Eagles’ homecoming game against Dobie Previous Wall of Honor inductees include four McCarty and Mills are deceased. Dobie Choir sets car wash ing class, will be inducted next month into the is Friday night, Oct. 2. men known primarily for their careers in athlet- Morgan and Williams were selected by a com- The Dobie Choir will hold a car wash from ics. mittee of PHS alumni assigned to gather nomi- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Snowies Weldon “Stoney” Phillips, Class of 1933, nations and make selections on an annual basis. near Food Town on Scarsdale. Funds raised coached football at PHS and later, as Pasadena Morgan established what would later become are for the choir’s trip to New York. Each car JFD admins ‘Walk for Success’ ISD athletics director, helped modernize facili- Sagemont Church in 1966. His original congre- wash is $5. Donations are always welcome. ties for the rapidly expanding school district. Bill gation consisted of 16 members. Newcomb, Class of 1956, also served as athlet- He is also well known for his “Financial Free- Genealogy group to meet ics director for the district. Mickey McCarty, dom” seminars, as well as seminar recordings Class of 1964, starred at TCU in three sports and and his book under the same title, all of which The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will played with the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs. have reached more than a million people. meet Sept. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library T.J. Mills, Class of 1972, won four straight Morgan has served on numerous boards rang- at Scarsdale and Beamer. This group meets the state football titles during his long tenure as ing from the chairman of trustees at Houston fi rst and third Mondays to discuss genealogy coach of the Sealy Tigers. Earlier this year, Mills Baptist University to president of the Texas Bap- research. Meetings are free and open to any- was inducted into the Texas State High School tist Pastor’s Conference. one interested in tracing family history. Coaches Association Hall of Honor. In 2005, he was awarded the Distinguished The list of previous inductees also includes a Alumnus Award from Southwestern Baptist CCART meets Sept. 22 local attorney, Frank Hale (1963), and a local ar- Theological Seminary. Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers chitect, Calvin Powitzky (1964), both of whom Morgan attended Kruse Elementary and Jack- will hold its first meeting of 2015-2016 were standing football players for the Eagles. son Intermediate before enrolling at Pasadena Tuesday, Sept. 22 at the Bay Area Community The earliest graduate among the previous in- High. He continued his education at Baylor Uni- Center, 5002 NASA Parkway. There will be a ductees, J.B. Isaac (1929), played on PHS’s fi rst versity and Southwestern Baptist Theological short meeting, followed by the featured speak- football team. Isaac founded Pasadena Transfer Seminary. He earned his doctorate from South- ers, state Sen. Larry Taylor and TRTA District and Storage in 1943 and operated the company west Baptist University. IV President Marcy Cann. The meeting will for 54 years. The founding partner of the Williams Kherkher conclude with a potluck salad and sandwich Other inductees from the 1940s and 1950s Continued on Page 2A luncheon. Members are asked to bring either a salad, sandwiches, or a dessert. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting begin- Local National Night Out events set ning at 10 a.m. All area Texas retired school Multiple local events are beginning to take shape community and allows the community to connect employees are invited. Annual dues are $45. Dobie administrators set out Saturday, Sept. 12, to visit with former students who are for the annual National Night Out, set to take place as we work together against crime,” said Kirkwood missing only a few credits for graduation to get them back enrolled and graduated, as Tuesday, Oct. 6. Civic Club President Ericka McCrutcheon. “We’re Kirkwood Civic Club meets part of the school’s annual Walk for Success program. Pictured above are, left to right, Now in its 32nd year, NNO aims to improve and anticipating a great evening of coming together as promote the relationship between police and the a community, and we look forward to seeing you.” The Kirkwood Civic Club will meet on (front row) Jennifer Haynes, Stefanie McKinney, Erin Richardson, Teresa Jack, Donna community and educate the public about crime pre- For additional information, contact McCrutch- Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. A discussion Branch, Denice Smajstrla, Gilbert Aguilar, (back row) Tonie Noise, Eric Martinez, Mike vention in an effort to make neighborhoods safer. eon at 281-989-9990 ([email protected]), will be held about this year’s National Night Van Essen, Ryan Peel and Louis Cannon. Photo by Reesha Brown Last year’s campaign involved citizens, law coordinator Michele Springer at 832-316-5238 Out, and assigning volunteers to help with enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, ([email protected]) or coordi- food distribution, set up, and clean up. neighborhood organizations and local offi cials nator Angela Hubbard at 281-788-4957. Cause of Moreno death still pending from 16,000 communities. More than 38 million Sagemont Civic Club K of C spaghetti Sept. 25 people participated in NNO 2014. While not offi cially on the same date, the Sa- At press time Wednesday, Sept. 16, the cause Sagemont-Beverly Hills All-Star team. Knights of Columbus Council 9201 will Harris County gemont Civic Club, along with Houston District D of Dobie baseball player Steven Moreno’s death Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences sponsor a fundraising spaghetti dinner Friday, Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz, City Council Member Dwight Boykins, will host was still undetermined. spokeswoman Tricia Bentley said that Moreno’s Sept. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St. Luke Cath- Precinct 1 Commissioner El Franco Lee and Pre- an NNO event on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Sage- Moreno, 14, died at a local hospital early age likely plays a factor in the autopsy taking so olic Church Social Hall, 11011 Hall Road. The cinct 2, Place 1 Justice of the Peace Jo Ann Delga- mont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Friday, Sept. 4, after collapsing two days ear- long, adding the investigation could take several menu will include all-you-can-eat spaghetti do will host an NNO event at the courthouse annex Road, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. lier while training for baseball at the area high weeks to perform. with KC 9201 pasta sauce, two handmade Ital- at 10851 Scarsdale and Beamer from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Boykins has generously donated funds to spon- school. “The case is still under investigation,” Bent- ian meatballs, garden salad with Italian dress- “Building partnerships is one of the priorities for sor the event. Representatives from the Houston The teen reportedly complained of stomach ley said. “Children sometimes take a little longer ing, French bread, and iced tea or lemonade. my offi ce,” Diaz said. “It is imperative that we have Police Department and other city offi cials are ex- pains at the time of his death. His family believes to examine. Young kids aren’t supposed to just The cost is $7 eat in or take out. For children an open dialogue with the citizens who live in the pected to take part in the event. the incident was heat related, saying he had re- die.” under 12, the cost is $3, eat in only. communities I represent. It is about bridging trust Popcorn, lemonade and hot dogs will be served. cently passed a physical and was in good shape. Moreno’s family has set up a GoFundMe between law enforcement offi cers and individuals Attendees are asked to also bring a covered dish A ninth-grader at Dobie, Moreno played both page to help raise money for his funeral expens- throughout our cities.” to share. RSVP to the Sagemont Park Community JROTC car wash Sept. 26 baseball and football and was also in the school es. Those wishing to donate should visit http:// There will be law enforcement and community Center at 281-922-2343. For more information, Dobie High School’s Air Force JROTC unit band. He additionally served as catcher on the www.gofundme.com/ay3h22q4. will host a car wash on Saturday, Sept. 26, at safety vehicles providing tours. Community agen- visit the group’s Facebook page. Snowies at Beamer and Scarsdale from 9 a.m. cies will also be on hand to provide information. Others to 3 p.m. Funds are being raised to help cadets Food, games and refreshments will be provided. South Belt residents within the city limits who with costs of attending an air show in San An- HPD promotes Citizen Patrol Organizers are currently seeking vendors. Any- are planning on having a block party should con- tonio this October, attending a JROTC Leader- one wishing to participate with an activity or booth tact Houston police Offi cer Richard Buitron at 281- The Houston Police Department wants to re- Citizen Patrol division liaison) is asked to contact a NNO coordinator at 713-274- 218-3800 or [email protected]. ship School this summer and for their annual mind citizens they too can help reduce crime in • Commitment to patrol minimum of 30 hours military ball. Cost is a minimum of $5 per ve- 0877. Residents outside of the city limits having par- the community by joining the HPD’s Citizen Pa- per month Kirkwood Civic Club ties should contact Harris County Precinct 2 Con- hicle. Tickets will also be pre-sold by cadets. trol program. • Submit a monthly report detailing group’s No rain checks for pre-sold tickets. The Kirkwood Civic Club will host an NNO stable Diaz’s offi ce at 713-477-2766. The sooner HPD fi ghts crime in neighborhoods and com- activity event titled Connecting Community at Beverly law enforcement agencies are aware of NNO party munities throughout Houston but can’t do it • Submit a marked map outlining the area to Hills Intermediate, 11111 Beamer, from 6 to 9 p.m. locations, the better chance an offi cer can come by Lariaettes host dance clinic alone. Through the Volunteer Initiatives Program be patrolled “This gathering is an opportunity for greeting the and visit. The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual (VIP), HPD uses volunteers to enhance the deliv- HPD Community Services Offi cer J. Abad Hand & Stand Dance Clinic Tuesday, Sept. 29. ery of police services to Houston-area neighbor- discusses the benefi ts of participating in the HPD Participants will learn the Lariaette stand rou- hoods. VIP program and how Citizen Patrol can help tines and sit with the Lariaettes in the stands The Citizen Patrol program was established to your neighborhood on the HPD YouTube chan- BAHEP unites area leaders during the fi rst half of the Dobie versus South bring the citizens of Houston and HPD together nel at http://youtube/V-BwGuNuqXY. Houston football game on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 for a common goal; to improve the quality of life To become an HPD volunteer, visit http:// p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium. by eliminating crime. It is designed to provide www.houstontx.gov/police/vip/home or call the The clinic will be held at Dobie High a way for Houstonians to organize into patrol HPD Public Affairs Offi ce at 713-308-3200. School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, groups and be additional eyes and ears the police A Citizen Patrol application is available for for students in Pre-K through eighth grade. can count on to make Houston a safe place to live download at http://www.houstontx.gov/police/ Preregistration is $25, or $35 at the door, and work. vip/images/vip_app.pdf or can be picked up at cash or money order only. Participants who Citizen Patrol groups must meet the follow- the HPD Edward A. Thomas Building, 1200 Tra- preregister will receive a shirt that will guar- ing qualifi cations: vis, 21st fl oor or any one of the patrol stations. antee them free admission into the football • Be at least 18 years of age HPD’s “Help Us, Help You” campaign is game. For more information, contact Amanda • Designate a lead coordinator aimed at sharing information and educating citi- Castro at [email protected]. • At least eight persons participate in the pro- zens on crime prevention and everyday tips re- gram (less than eight requires approval from the lated to public safety in the city. JFD PSAT prep classes set PSAT prep classes will be offered for Dobie students grades 10 and 11. The PSAT will be Martin hosts Shaver ribbon cutting given Oct. 14 and is the fi rst step in the college Houston City Council Member Dave Martin underground utilities. Storm water capacity im- placement testing process. Students have an invites the public to join him as he celebrates the provements for a portion of Berry Bayou and the opportunity their junior year to qualify as Na- grand opening of the newly reconstructed South construction of a new detention pond were also tional Merit Scholars which opens the doors Shaver Street during a ribbon cutting ceremony included. for prestigious college admission and schol- on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. The event will “Since coming into offi ce, I have pushed for arships. Prep classes are offered at Dobie to take place at Cristo de Poder church located at the continued progress on the reconstruction of provide test strategies and skill enrichment. 5300 South Shaver Street. South Shaver Street,” said Martin. “Southeast Classes cost $50 (cash) and include all materi- In addition to Martin, representatives from Houston residents have patiently waited decades als, a practice test, and 18 hours of tutoring. the city’s Public Works and Engineering Depart- for this project to be completed, and now that Students can register during Mega Lunch at ment, as well as the Texas Department of Trans- it is opened, will experience a more enjoyable The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) recently held a governmental af- the College Connection table or in P-16. Space portation, will provide remarks about the project. drive with less congestion and improved mobil- fairs meeting, drawing several community leaders and elected offi cials. Shown above at the is limited. Applicants will be accepted on a The $13.5 million worth of improvements to ity and drainage.” function are, left to right, state Sen. Larry Taylor, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin, state Rep. Dennis fi rst come fi rst serve basis. For information, the roadway include widening the road from four For additional information, contact Martin’s Paul, Houston City Council Member Dave Martin, San Jacinto College Chancellor Brenda call Jennifer Johnson or Nancy Carlton in the to six lanes with a raised median, curb and gutter offi ce at 832-393-3008 or districte@houstontx. Hellyer and BAHEP President Bob Mitchell. Photo by Marie Flickinger Dobie College Now offi ce at 713-740-0370. drainage, sidewalks, street lighting and improved gov. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 17, 2015 Pair honored In My Opinion by PISD Deaths Continued from Page 1A The United States of America func- Una Cheddie. The memorial service was held at a later date. Boeger urges support law fi rm, Williams gained Wally He was the brother of Earl Ray held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. In lieu of fl owers, contribu- tions as a Republic under the Constitu- national stature as the lead tion, which is the oldest document still in Carmen, Ivan and Harry. He 14, 2015, at Niday Funeral tions may be made to St. Luke counselor for the state of Tex- Cheddie was the husband of Kamla Frazier II of Constitution Week active use that outlines the self-govern- Home – Beamer Chapel. the Evangelist for the Capital as in a landmark case against Deodat, whom he married on Campaign (Building Fund), or Dear friends and neighbors, ment of a people. tobacco companies in 1995. Sept. 17, 2015, begins the national Nov. 29, 1964, more than 50 a charity of choice. This landmark idea that men had the The case eventually re- years ago. From this union Billy L. celebration of Constitution Week. This inalienable right as individuals to be free Condolences may be sent sulted in a $17.3 billion set- came three children: Pamela, to the Donaldson family in weeklong celebration of America’s most and live their lives under their own gover- tlement – at that point the Donaldson important document is one of the least Nadira and Raj. He lived to care of Jeter Memorial Fu- nance was the impetus of the American largest legal settlement in see additions to his family of known offi cial observances. Our Consti- Revolution. Today, the constitution stands neral Home at www.jeterfun American history. Williams’s four grandchildren: Joseph, eralhome.com. tution stands as a testament to the te- as an icon of freedom for people around fi rm specializes in mass torts Nicolette, Paxton and Corbin, nacity of Americans throughout history to the world. and pharmaceutical litiga- and three great-grandchildren: maintain their liberties and freedom, and All citizens are encouraged to take the tion. Aiden, John and Brianna. Glinda Stewart to ensure those inalienable rights to ev- opportunity this week to read and study Williams played foot- Cheddie loved spending Berg Collins ery American. this great document. Because the law ball at Baylor and graduat- time with his family. He was The tradition of celebrating the Consti- was passed at 4:00 pm E.S.T., on Sep- ed with a business degree. an enthusiastic hunter and tution was started many years ago by the tember 17 everyone is encouraged to Passing up the chance for a avid fi sherman. In his retire- Daughters of the American Revolution ring a bell at 2:00 pm our time so that corporate career, he decided ment, he enjoyed spending (DAR). In 1955, the Daughters petitioned bells will be heard simultaneously from to study law. He graduated time outdoors with friends Congress to set aside September 17-23 coast to coast. Sharon Boeger, fi rst in his class at the Baylor and loved ones. Those who annually to be dedicated to the obser- Constitution Committee chairman, School of Law and served as Wally Cheddie, 74, long- had the good fortune to ex- vance of Constitution Week. The resolu- Jane Long Chapter, DAR editor-in-chief of the Baylor time resident of the South perience one of these adven- Earl Ray “Sonny” Frazier tion was later adopted by Congress and Law Review. Belt area and member and tures with him certainly have II, 49, of Houston, died on signed into Public law #915 on August 2, In 2002, he was honored greeter at Sagemont Church, a legendary “Wally” story to Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhow- Jay Do’s article by his alma mater as Baylor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. tell. due to a hit and run accident. er. The goals of the celebration are to (1) inspired Watts family Lawyer of the Year. Ten years Cheddie was born in A memorial service will Frazier was born in Indi- emphasize citizens’ responsibilities for later, Williams was named Wales, British Guyana, on be held at Sagemont Church’s anapolis, Ind., on Dec. 14, Billy L. Donaldson, 76, of protecting and defending the Constitu- We were so inspired by this article that Baylor’s Alumnus of the Year June 30, 1941, the eldest west side chapel on Thurs- 1965. He graduated from South Belt, died on Saturday, tion, preserving it for posterity; (2) inform my mother, Norma Watts, age 94, is send- for 2012-13. child of Sam Cheddie and day, Sept. 17, 2015, at 2 p.m. Dobie High School in 1984. Aug. 29, 2015, surrounded by the people that the constitution is the ba- ing a copy of it to an 11 y/o adopted child He received his AAS degree his family at the hospital. sis for America’s great heritage and the in our family. Her granddaughter had to give in business management on He was born in Gatesville, foundation for our way of life; and (3) en- up a child. We are the biological family and March 15, 2015. He was Texas, on June 24, 1939. He courage the study of the historical events keep in touch with her so that she will al- a manager of the TexMex attended Killeen High School, which led to the framing of the Constitu- ways know that we cared. Thank you. Ramirez Monterey House restaurant, entered the United States Glinda Berg Collins, 68, tion in September 1787. Norma and Gail Watts manager at Church’s Chicken Army, and was stationed in longtime Sagemont resident, and Cici Pizza. He was a sales Okinawa, Japan. died peacefully on Sunday, places associate at Fingers Furniture, He was honorably dis- Sept. 13, 2015. She was born Romance writers host workshops and was a member of the Mil- charged from the U.S. Army Nov. 18, 1946, in Palestine, New York Times and USA Today bestselling historical romance author Sarah MacLean lion Dollar Club. in 1965 and then attended Texas. will present writing workshops on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the in art At the time of his death, the University of Texas in Collins was a devoted Starfish Writers Conference, hosted by the Houston Bay Area Romance Writers of Frazier was working for a Austin. grandmother. She worked in America. contractor building a movie Donaldson moved to the oil and gas industry all The conference, at South Shore Harbour Resort, includes a light breakfast, full lunch, contest theater. Family was an import- Houston and worked as a pipe her life. Having retired al- door prizes and raffle baskets. New York Times bestseller Sophie Jordan will also attend ant part of Frazier’s life. He draftsman at numerous draft- most two years ago, she was Tre Ramirez (left), from and his family were frequent- ing companies for more than known to be happiest when and co-teach a session. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register Meador Elementary, won online, visit hbarwa.com. ly at his mother’s and Daddy 40 years. she was dancing, traveling, fourth place in the 2015 D’s home for the holidays. He During the time he served watching her favorite sports Pasadena Rodeo Art con- enjoyed his mother’s cooking in the United States Army, he teams, and spending time Local library events set test in the kindergarten and being with family. received a medal for his ex- with her family. Parker Williams Branch through second-grade He loved the outdoors and pertise in target shooting. She recently enjoyed a creatures big and small. He His favorite pastimes in- long vacation in the Hawaiian The following events are scheduled this week at the Parker Williams Branch Library, division. He will get to be in the rodeo parade and had many kinds of pets and cluded reading, fi shing, and Islands with her loved ones. 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. loved them all. He loved rid- spending time at the beach. Collins is preceded in Thursday, Sept. 17, 4:30 p.m. – Citizenship Day Reception also gets four tickets to ing his motorcycle, especially He loved best being Ella’s death by her mother, Jane Friday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m. – Movie Time for Adults. The feature presentation will be the rodeo. Ramirez’s art riding with Daddy D and his Paw Paw because she was his Hogan Stewart; her father, Sorry, Wrong Number, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster. teacher is Cecelia Stew- sisters, Treana and Tracie. pride and joy, which helped Homer Stewart; her stepfa- Friday, Sept. 18, 5 p.m. – Anime Club art. He is pictured with Frazier was preceded in him battle through his extend- ther, James Stewart; and sev- Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. – A book discussion will be held on The Book of Un- Meador Principal Bever- death by stepbrothers, Mark ed illness. eral other family members known Americans, by Cristina Henriquez. ly Bolton. Skinner and Greg Skinner. Donaldson is preceded in and friends. Monday, Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m. – Friends of the Parker Williams Library meets Photo submitted He is survived by his wife, death by his parents, Leonard She is survived by her Monday, Sept. 21 and 23, 1:30 to 3 p.m. – Computer training on Senior Health Re- Evelyn Frazier; his mother, and Velay Kahler; and his son, children, Anthony Wayne sources. Learn about online resources for information needs on health while also learn- Diane Skinner of Houston; Mark Donaldson. Berg and Shelley Berg Schul- ing to improve computer skills. stepfather of 40 years Du- He is survived by his wife, tz and husband Chuck Schul- Wednesdays – Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Elected offi cials share their words waine Skinner of Houston; Karlene Donaldson, son Matt tz; granddaughters Peyton Thursdays – Toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Grammie Agnes Kingery; Donaldson, daughter Amanda Elyse Schultz and Caris Rose Saturdays – Vietnamese Storytime: Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 begins at 11:15 father Earl Frazier of Oca- Donaldson; and granddaugh- Schultz; three brothers and a a.m., and Level 3 begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information, speak with Loc Bui. la, Fla.; sons Richard Taylor ter Ella Abigail Donaldson of sister; her best friend, Jackie For more information on programs, call the Parker Williams Library at 281-484-2036. and Marvin Frazier; daughter Houston; sisters Melba Erich Little; her favorite dog, Mar- Texas Racing Commission Diane Frazier; sisters Treana and husband Warren Erich of ley; and many other family Bracewell Branch Library By Sen. Bob Hall Simmons and Tracie Million Belton, Texas; Sonja James members and friends. The following events are scheduled for September at the Bracewell Branch Library, (Frank); stepbrothers Curt and husband Walter James of A visitation will be held 9002 Kingspoint Road. There is a misconception that member side the law. These agencies have contem- (Joni) Skinner and Ron (Zona) Waycross, Ga.; and several Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, of the Texas Senate want to end racing in plated issuing new regulations that exceed Every Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. - Family storytime, followed by a storytime-themed craft Texas. That is simply not true as neither their authority or are actually unconstitu- Skinner; stepsister Dawn nieces, nephews and numer- from 6 to 8 p.m. at Forest and playtime at 11 a.m.; Noon - Toddler Yoga. horse racing or gambling is the issue. The tional. There is no doubt that they will be Skinner; aunt Sandra White ous cousins. Park East Funeral Home, Every Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. - Toddler storytime, followed by Toddler Playtime at real issue is that the commissioners, who emboldened if the racing commissioners (Art); uncle Rick Tolbert; aunt The funeral service was 21620 Gulf Freeway in Web- 11 a.m.; 2 p.m. - Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. - Internet Basics; 4:30 p.m. - Intro to MS are entrusted with regulating “horse rac- are allowed to operate beyond the law. Helga Andrews; cousins Ta- held on Thursday, Sept. 10, ster. PowerPoint. ing”, have decided that they are above the Hopefully, under new commission mara Borders (Phil), Charles 2015, at St. Luke the Evan- The celebration of Collins’ Every Thursday: 4 p.m. - Kids Craft. law thus they have issued a new regulation leadership that follows the constitution, (Chuck) Tolbert, (Kerensa), gelist Catholic Church, 11011 life will be held Friday, Sept. Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. authorizing an unlawful form of gambling we can agree on a way forward that Scott Tolbert (Salena); and Hall Road, with the Rev. 18, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel to 6 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (slot machines) at race tracks. allows racing to continue in a lawful and numerous nieces, nephews Douglas J. Guthrie offi ciating. of Forest Park East Funeral For more information on programs, call the Bracewell Library at 832-393-2580. Recently a Texas judge agreed that the ethical manner. and friends. A private interment will be Home. commissioners had greatly exceeded their authority and struck down the regula- tion. Undaunted, the ruling is now being appealed. The Lions real issue is that a state agency, which was created Water District Notice by the legislature does not Camp have the authority to create new law or issue regulations that exceed the authority of Public Hearing on Tax Rate authorized by the enabling a success legislation. The Racing Commission Thompson Intermediate approved an expansion of gambling which is a clear School recently held its an- violation of the Texas nual Lions Camp which Constitution. helps students get their In addition, to “historic schedules, learn where their racing slot machines” being a violation of the rooms are, meet their teach- Constitution, the new regu- Seventh-grader Shakayla Sagers receives as- ers, and attend a pep rally lation was also struck down sistance from eighth-grade teacher Ca-Lishea to start the new school year. last November by a Travis Woods in fi nding where her homeroom is. Photos submitted County court saying the agency had overstepped its authority by allowing it. The Senate is willing to allow a transfer of money from the Racing Commissions gener- al appropriations to cover the cost of administration for up to 90 days. The primary reason the Senate is willing to grant this extension is to allow time to replace three members of the Commission whose terms have already expired. Actually, the Gover- nor could replace all com- missioners. There is no doubt that other state agencies, with rogue leadership, are care- fully watching this event unfold. Unfortunately, we have other agencies which also feel that they are out-

Seventh-grade teacher Susie Haas (second from left) welcomes Jeiny AARP 199 Valenzuela, Angel Gangora, Andrionay Lee, Anthonie Amboree, Carelyn Paz and Jaime Espronceda to Thompson. meets Sept. 18 AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet Friday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. at Bay Area Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook . Everyone is invited to fellowship at 9:30 a.m. before the meeting starts at 10 a.m. The Sept. 18 speak- er will be Amy B. Edwards from CanCare (Fighting Cancer with Hope). September is potluck lunch, and members and guests are asked to bring a dish to share after the speaker finishes. For more information, During the pep rally, Heaven Cadena, Marisa Soto, Razzmon Williams and contact Quin Shepperd at Jacob Perez won the basketball free-throw competition. 281-486-7770 or Qeshep [email protected]. Thursday, September 17, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Comcast, Dobie alumnus donate supplies to PISD schools Roberts visits namesake The recent heavy rain Comcast representatives Palomares delivered $600 nated checks for $75 to ben- Middle and Pasadena High “Comcast is happy to was no match for a couple Gabriel Ramirez, Candace worth of supplies and do- efi t students at Fred Roberts schools. be able to provide the sup- of local businesses deter- Young and Jon Anderson plies necessary to help mined to equip Pasadena dropped off $700 worth of Pasadena ISD students be Independent School District school supplies for students successful in school,” Ga- students in need with the at Richey and Mae Smythe briel Ramirez, Comcast tools necessary to have a elementary schools. Keller representative said. “The successful school year. Williams realtor Victor community always gives so much to us, so this is our way of giving back.” Each campus recipient Cowgirl of the Week presented a certifi cate of appreciation to the donors. As an extra token of appre- ciation, Mae Smythe em- ployees distributed school T-shirts to Comcast repre- sentatives. Martin Moffett, the school’s principal, said he is happy to see local business partners support Pasadena schools. “I can’t thank Comcast enough for the generous gifts of school supplies for Keller Williams realtor and Dobie High School alumnus, Victor Palomares, students,” Moffett said. “We gives back to the community by donating school supplies to students at Fred need a family and commu- nity involvement is an im- Roberts Middle and Pasadena High schools. Pictured from left to right: Roberts portant part of our family. It Middle School counselor Derondra Pitre, Palomares, Principal Jorly Thomas means a lot to the students, and Roberts sixth-grader Connor Duffey. and it shows based on the Fred Roberts (right) paid a visit to Fred Roberts Middle School on Sept. 8 smiles and the high fi ves. where he enjoyed lunch next to the students. He even waited in line with the We are incredibly thankful students and enjoyed the same hot meal they had. Pictured with Roberts to Comcast for helping us are, left to right, support staff member Cynthia Mills and Roberts Middle start our journey.” School Principal Jorly Thomas. Photo submitted A Dobie High School alumnus, Palomares, under- stands the challenges asso- ciated with going back to CCISD students get strong school. This was his way of paying it forward. “I know what it is like head start for 2015 school year to not have school sup- plies,” Palomares said to a When most people think it’s not hard to see there is far and wide as every stu- group of Roberts Middle of Bay Area Houston, they more to the story. There is a dent is being equipped and School students. “I wanted picture an area that general- growing number of students dressed for success. to provide you with sup- ly enjoys economic stability and families who require Kroger donated more plies so you don’t have to as home to the nation’s cen- assistance in providing ba- than $50,000 in Backpack go through that same expe- ter for human spacefl ight, sic needs to ensure academ- Booster packets and other rience. I challenge you to a rapidly growing medical ic success and a future with school supplies essential use the supplies to learn and center and thriving special- promise. In fact, last year for the classroom. Through Roberts Middle School student Eduardo Cruz hands a certifi cate of apprecia- accomplish great things in ty chemical sector. 27.4 percent of Clear Creek its well-known Operation tion to Keller Williams realtor Victor Palomares. school.” But upon a closer look, Independent School District School Bell Program, the students were recognized Assistance League of the as economically disadvan- Bay Area provides cloth- taged. ing to school-age children, The Sagemont Cowgirl of the week for Aug. 30 But through an outpour- boosting their self-esteem through Sept. 6 is Col. Anaya Antoine. She is a LSA students attend World Affairs Council ing of care and support, it is and helping them to fi t in five-year line member and the daughter of Alvin clear the Bay Area Houston with their fellow classmates Antoine and Suria Francis-Antoine. community shares a core so they can focus on learn- Photo submitted belief with Clear Creek ing. Their mission is still ISD: The measure of any underway this year but for community is the success of the past several years, the its children. Assistance League of the From campus PTAs, Bay Area typically dress- National Hispanic Communities in Schools es more than 900 students, and faith-based groups to fi tting and preparing each the neighborhood Kroger child with multiple changes Heritage Month and the Assistance League of clothing. of the Bay Area, communi- The Assistance League ty organizations rallied their of the Bay Area also sup- events scheduled giving and support in quan- ports students from Dick- National Hispanic Her- Hunger of Memory, book tities large and small. inson, Friendswood and La itage Month is just around discussion from 10:10 to But no matter the size of Porte independent school the corner, and San Jacinto 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. the gift, the impact was felt districts. College has scheduled a list 6, in Room S.7.143 of events that are open to • Guest Speaker Dr. students and the public. María Gonzalez, professor Care Partners meet Sept. 18 Through Oct. 15, the fol- with University of Houston, Interfaith Care Partners Ministry group at St. Frances lowing events will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednes- Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook St. (near Al- in celebration of the histo- day, Oct. 14, in Room meda Mall), a gathering for persons with Alzheimer’s, ries, cultures and contribu- S.6.152 dementia or memory loss, meets the third Friday of each tions of people from Spain, North campus month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mexico, the Caribbean and • Cesar Chavez Presenta- Gatherings consist of a continental breakfast, arts and Central and South America. tion at 11:30 a.m. on Tues- crafts, exercises, entertainment, a singalong, a devotional Central campus day, Sept. 22, location TBD Lutheran South Academy students attended a World Affairs Zeller; (second row) Gomel, Alex Thompson, Karah Block, break, lunch, and ends with a game. Those who have a • Tropicante perfor- • Loteria from 11:30 to Council presentation by Bob Gomel, a former photojournalist Shelby Oliphant, Conner Vining; (back row) Bailey Graves, family member or know of someone with these challeng- mance from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. for Life magazine during the JFK, LBJ and Nixon administra- Ben LeBlanc, Dylan Wood, Patrick Grigsby, Cole Klein and Jeff es, are welcome to attend. All services are provided free of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in the Student Center tions. Pictured with Gomel are, left to right, (front row) Archie Walheim. charge. An initial interview must be conducted by Inter- 23, in the Student Center, Lobby, N12 Buchman, Kaylee King, Hailey Ainsworth, Rachel Bivens, Amy Photo submitted faith Care Partners staff to welcome new participants into Building 14 • Taco USA: A student this program. • Movie: John Valdez at presentation at 11:30 a.m. The next gathering will be held in the Mother Cabrini 11:45 a.m. on Mnday, Oct. on Thursday, Oct. 15, loca- Center at the church on Friday, Sept. 18. 12, in the Student Center, tion TBD Drafting students to design using industry-level software For more information or to register a loved one, call In- Building 14 The San Jacinto College terfaith Care Partners at 713-682-5995 or visit the website • Trivia at 11:45 a.m. on Central campus is located Students in San Jacinto Intergraph Process, Power & DFTG 2432 Advanced Com- AutoCAD and want to learn resume will be one of the de- at www.interfaithcarepartners.org. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Stu- at 8060 Spencer Highway College’s Engineering De- Marine. puter-Aided Drafting. The the CADWorx software,” fi ning skillsets that sets them dent Center, Building 14 in Pasadena; South campus sign Graphics program will The CADWorx software new DFTG 2445 course will noted San Jacinto College apart from other applicants,” South campus is located at 13735 Beamer be developing 3D models of will be implemented in a complement the existing Central Campus engineering said Debra Acuff, San Jacinto • Consejos: Words of Road in Houston; and North petrochemical facilities using new course, DFTG 2445 Ad- DFTG 2457 Advanced Tech- design graphics program di- College North campus engi- Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? Wisdom Latino/a Faculty campus is located at 5800 CADWorx, the same software vanced Pipe Drafting, this nologies in Pipe Drafting and rector, Anna Cummings. neering design graphics in- Panel for Students from 2 Uvalde Road in Houston. plant design professionals fall, and will build on the Design course, which teach- Engineering design graphics structor. “We are making sure Enayet Rahim, MD to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. For updates and more in- use, thanks to a $1.98 million knowledge and skills pre- es Aveva PDMS software. program alumus and Design that the drafting and engineer- • Accepting New Patients • Same Day 24, in Room S.12.102 formation, visit sanjac.edu/ grant awarded to the college viously learned in the pipe Students taking DFTG 2445 Supervisor for SNC-Lavalin ing industries are receiving • Richard Rodriguez, events. from the software creator, drafting prerequisite course, will learn how to use CAD- Engineers and Constructors, employees who can start proj- Appointments Available • Open During Worx to create 3D models Alejandro Cortes, says that ects and pick up advanced on- Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, of mechanical equipment, students learning the CAD- the-job-training on day one.” Medicare & most private insurance. structural steel, cable trays, Worx software now will not For more information on pipe confi gurations including only become more market- San Jacinto College’s engi- Discounts for patients without insurance. Dobie PLSR Art winners named valving and instrumentation, able, but will quickly become neering design graphics pro- Se Habla Español isometrics, and piping and assets to their design team. gram, visit sanjac.edu/career/ instrumentation diagrams/ “CADWorx is becoming engineering-design-graphics- drawings (P&ID) synchroni- the workhorse of the design drafting. Call 281-481-8500 zation. From the 3D model, and engineering industry that an experienced CADWorx will reduce costs in the design user can then extract detailed and construction phases,” said construction drawings, com- Cortes. “Students who are plete with dimensions and able to master this software bills of material. will be able to enter the design “CADWorx is one of the and engineering industry and most commonly used 3D pipe become important members drafting software packages in of their design groups, giving the Gulf Coast and used by 80 them the opportunity to devel- percent of plant engineering op their discipline and career companies worldwide,” said even further and will defi nite- San Jacinto College engineer- ly have more technical skill ing design graphics instructor, advantages over drafters and Lauro Herrera. designers who only specialize “Since this course is also in two dimensional mechani- linked to the college’s Continu- cal drawings.” ing and Professional Develop- “When our students begin ment division, prerequisites looking for internships and can be waived for profession- begin applying for jobs af- als already in the pipe drafting ter they graduate, listing the industry who are familiar with CADWorx software on their South Belt Graphics & Printing The 2015 Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Art include not only Pasadena and Deer Park ISDs, One stop for all your printing needs Contest was held recently. These pieces of art will but also Clear Creek and La Porte ISDs. Pasadena be on display in Campbell Hall for the duration of art students dominated the contest securing 16 of • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom the rodeo through Sept. 19. Each student received the 17 awards, K-12th grades. Pictured with their four tickets to attend the rodeo and be recognized winning pieces of art are, left to right, Dobie stu- Letterheads & Envelopes • Wedding Invitations • Thank in the Grand Entry Parade that was held on Sept dents Tu Anh Tran – fi rst place; Mallerim Morales You Notes • Menus • Directories and much more! 14. For the fi rst time, the Pasadena Livestock – second place; and Erika Rubio – fourth place. Show and Rodeo expanded its art competition to Photo submitted 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, September 17, 2015

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

SCHOOL DAZE day. The day for a birthday cake for Glen Roe Moreno, Rita Hernandez, David The following personnel and staff Russell is Sept. 23. Bergeron, Gracie Bires, Michelle members of the Pasadena Independent Dobie High Griffi n, Marisa Hartley, LaToya Oliver School District celebrate birthdays Sept. A birthday greeting is sent to Ruth and Brittany Swanson; Sunday, Sept. 17 through Sept. 23. Freeman and Alfred Valdez Sept. 17. 20: Bren Duh, Freddy Silva, Rebeca Atkinson Elementary Sing a happy birthday song to Marina Sanchez, Doris Zacks, Nancy Naquin, Light the birthday candles for Angie Granados on Sept. 18. Erica Ba cele- Peggy Bennett, Keith Mercado, Sandra Fox Sept. 20. brates a birthday Sept. 19. Send a birth- Buchman, Manuel Guerrero, Ricky Bush Elementary day greeting Sept. 20 to Delia Garrett. Aquino, Dawn Sharpe and Catherine The day for a birthday cake for Enrique Share a triple-layer cake Sept. 21 with Windsor; Monday, Sept. 21: John Macias is Sept. 18. Jermaine Gasaway, Manuel Moreno Neal, Laura Arispe, J. Cruz Aannette, Frazier Elementary and Zaira Tamez. Sept. 23 is the day Barbara Dillon, Tiffi ny Willis, Heather On Sept. 17, Chelsey DuPont cel- for a cake for Denice Smajstrla and Bowen, Matt Bolt, Rose Dunlap- ebrates a birthday. Sing a chorus of Guillermina Zuniga. Adaway, Cesar D’Agostino, Kim a birthday song Sept. 20 to Quynh FACEBOOK FRIENDS Kapsiak, Jennifer Paling, Susan Silva Nguyen. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS and April Carson; Tuesday, Sept. 22: Moore Elementary The Leader sends happy birthday Joe Garza, Brenda Olivarez, Torrence Blow out the birthday candles for wishes to its Facebook friends who cele- Clark, Larry Swann, Michael Rummel, Elizabeth Neubauer Sept. 21. brate a birthday this week: Shawnie Moses and Gwen Ohman; South Belt Elementary Thursday, Sept. 17: Michael Nevills, and Wednesday, Sept. 23: Marcus Vilma Fernandez is wished a happy Fauna Santos, Alice Mireles, Xavier Anthony, Carla McKay, Cheney birthday Sept. 22. Sustatia, Jose Ochoa, Kourtney Tamez, Gloria Tran, Kelly Villareal, Beverly Hills Intermediate Russell, Reggie Godbolt, Sandy Muse, Tim Tuttle, Rozette Demel, Cynthia Sing a happy birthday song to Tiffany Dean Konrad, Letty Lopez, Tracy Dukes, Rodriguez and Lauren Allen. Wright Sept. 21. Special birthday wishes Sandra Sankey and Tara Johnston; LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS are sent to Stacey Barber Sept. 22. Friday, Sept. 18: Carey Holder, Cathey Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, Thompson Intermediate Cox, Anthony Virgadamo, Leslie congratulations, etc., to mynews@south The day for a birthday cake for Pamela Cockerham; Saturday, Sept. 19: Tasha beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject Crawford is Sept. 17. Steven Vromant Ford, Diane Martinez, Carlos Melcher, line. celebrates a birthday Sept. 20. On Sept. Stacy Mayberry, Elyse Totten, Jo Items must be submitted by Friday 21, Rosa Garcia is wished a happy birth- Ann Minchew, Porsche Lancelin, noon for the next week’s publication.

The Dobie High School Lariaette of the Week for Lewis Career & Technical HS students give The Dobie High School Lariaette Escort of the Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 is senior Cherish Week for Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 is junior Alex Williams. She is a three-year line member and Cornejo. He is a first-year escort and the son of the daughter of Chara Williams. thanks to Pasadena Education Foundation Francisco and Ana Cornejo. Six students from the foundation for $5,000, the vid Scarcella, pre-engineer- dents strong, participates in would never have thought Singles Dance Sept. 19 Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and robotics program at Lewis ing and robotics instructor at state and national competi- possible,” robotics student Technical High School ro- CTHS was able to purchase Lewis CTHS. “The money tions building robots. These Daniel Cabriales said. “It Farmer’s Market provides The Bay Area Singles Club dance will be held Saturday, botics program visited the engineering kits to provide from that grant went toward robots can be as small as 18 has inspired me to not only Sept. 19, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the VFW Lodge, Post Pasadena Education Foun- their students with the tools expanding the vision of en- inches or as large as 6 feet bring success to my team and baked goods, specialty items 6378, at 5204 Highway 3 in Dickinson. Bring party snacks dation’s September meeting they need to succeed in ro- gineering and STEM educa- tall and are made to complete myself, but to encourage suc- Local bakers and arti- Bayou Building Atrium I. to share. Cost is $7 for members and $9 for nonmembers. to present the foundation botics. tion through robotics from complex tasks like throwing cess for the future innovators sans will sell their wares All are invited to at- For information, call 409-948-1156 or 281-484-4762. with a plaque of apprecia- “Without those funds, we third grade to high school a basketball into a hoop or and risk-takers willing to join when University of Hous- tend the free event. Guest tion. wouldn’t be able to grow the seniors.” stacking storage totes. the robotics team, and slowly ton-Clear Lake’s Offi ce of parking for a slight fee is Lions Club meeting set With the help of a mini- robotics program through- Scarcella’s robotics team, “Our robotics team has but surely, build their dreams Intercultural Student Ser- available in the lot across grant from the education out Pasadena ISD,” said Da- which is now about 80 stu- done amazing things that I into reality.” vices hosts the Farmer’s from the front of the Bayou The Houston Space City Lions Club will meet Tuesday, Market on Tuesday, Sept. Building. Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information about Freeway. For more information, call 281-438-7243. Fruit, vegetable and leather this event or the Offi ce of goods are among the many Intercultural Student Ser- Tax-Aide volunteers sought items available to shoppers vices, visit http://www.uhcl. Houston-area AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are needed as they peruse the tables edu/iiss, email iiss@uhcl. for two weekly four-hour shifts as a Tax-Aide tax counsel- located in the university’s edu or call 281-283-2575. or, greeter, technology coordinator or administrator. Training will be provided in January at local Clear Lake- Open Garden Day Sept. 21 area churches. Speakers of Spanish and English are espe- Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 will host cially needed. Learn more and sign up at www.aarp.org/ Open Garden Day on Monday, Sept. 21, from 8:30 to 11 tavolunteer8 (English only). a.m. at Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road. Master gardeners will be available to answer gar- dening questions. Plants will be for sale in the greenhouse, Lost Yorkshire Terrier and an educational program for children is scheduled. For Name: Nia Khan more information, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu. Color: Tan/Silver/Black Characteristic: Floppy ears REWARD for her return Last seen 9/14/15 Contact me: 832-578-0278 Her Clinic: 281-484-4733 Pictured are, left to right, David Scarcella, Lewis CTHS Pre-En- tion; Chris Bezdek, Pasadena Education Foundation treasurer; gineering and Robotics instructor; robotics students Daniel and robotics students Bryce Uresti, Skylar Williams, Jennifer Cabriales and Raymundo Guajardo; Cindy Parmer, Pasadena Garza and Cynthia Galvan. ISD director of Community Relations and Education Founda- Photo submitted Hall Rentals Remember When WWeddings,eddings, RReceptions,eceptions, RRetirements,etirements, BBirthdayirthday PPartiesarties 35 years ago (1980) The cause of the fi re was 25 crotons from the yard. sale and tennis tournament. into custody. American Legion Post 490 The annual Pasadena undetermined at press time. 25 years ago (1990) San Jacinto College Dis- 1 year ago (2014) 11702 Galveston Road Rodeo was set to begin. City of Houston police Designs for the proposed trict reported record-break- An offi ce fi re at Pa- (across from Ellington Field) Numerous entertainers in- were investigating the case bridge on Sageglen to cross ing registration for the fall paGayos on Scarsdale cluding Eddy Raven were of a 25-year-old woman the drainage ditch in Scars- semester. at Beamer spread to the scheduled to perform. who was abducted from a dale was set to be submit- Pasadena school district restaurant’s kitchen, then to 281-481-1179 Several Southeast Volun- 7-11 store near her apart- ted to the Houston traffi c enrollment increased by the adjacent Scotty’s Pub. Call between 9 AM - 1 PM M-F teer fi remen suffered from ment in the Glenbrook Val- department. The project more than 700 students. The cause of the suspicious Capacity: 300 heat and smoke inhalation ley area by four men who would go out for contracts 10 years ago (2005) fi re was under investiga- while fi ghting a fi re at a brought her to Blackhawk in April with construction PISD offi cials were tion. During the blaze, an Kirkwood South residence. Boulevard and raped her. to begin during the sum- working on a program independent cameraman The owners were not at The Texas Education mer of 1991. Building the called Expectation Gradu- working for KHOU was Largest selection of home when the fi re started. Agency recognized Meador bridge would open access ation. This program would briefl y detained after pull- wigs in Texas! Elementary School’s phys- from Hughes Road through help determine why such a ing a handgun on a pair of FEATURING ical education program as to Scarsdale Boulevard. high percentage of students bar regulars, who were later ESTETICA one of the best in the state One man was killed and did not fi nish high school. arrested for being intoxicat- by including Meador in its another injured as they at- Although the Texas Educa- ed. The incident marked the DESIGNS WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ Physical Fitness Demon- tempted car repairs on the tion Agency reported that second time in less than a SIGNATURE COLLECTION The Right BRA, OF WIGS & GARNER VISION CENTER HAIR ADDITIONS stration Center Program for shoulder of the 15100 block 82.8 percent of students in month that an area bar was The Right Form! by JODEE Texas Schools. of the Gulf Freeway. Texas graduated, the Man- damaged by fi re, as Beam- Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Family Owned & Operated 30 years ago (1985) 20 years ago (1995) hattan Institute for Policy er’s Place suffered exten- to Help With All Your After Becky’s A group of South Belt Two teenagers were Research’s data revealed sive smoke damage after Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” Great selection of League City residents representing dif- charged with fi ve felonies that the graduation rate for a nearby nail salon caught Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 ferent factions of the com- for daytime burglaries that the class of 2001 was only fi re. munity appeared before the occurred in Sageglen and 68 percent statewide. • Treatment of Houston City Council to ex- Sagemeadow between More than 500 students press their concerns about Sept. 9 and Sept. 19. The displaced after Hurricane Eye Diseases the encroachment of por- two were arrested, and the Katrina were enrolled in nographic establishments majority of the stolen mer- PISD schools. South Belt upon the area. chandise was recovered. area campuses absorbed al- The Brio Task Force held The 17-year-old suspect re- most 200 new students. a public meeting at Weber sided in the South Belt area, 5 years ago (2010) Dr. B.J. Garner Elementary to announce ad- and the 16-year-old resided Deputy Lance Willis Here comes Therapeutic Optometrist Optometric Glaucoma Specialist ditional water testing at and on El Camino Real but at- arrested Glenn Biagas on near the abandoned refi n- tended Clear Brook High charges of trespassing and ery site at 2501 Dixie Farm School. assaulting a peace offi cer. the bride . . . • Laser Surgery Road and to provide results Lightning hits severely The incident began when of the most recent testings damaged Houston Light- Willis spotted Biagas in a Let South Belt Graphics Consultations Laura Garner, to area residents. ing & Power capabilities in parking lot in the 10900 Registered Optician An economic and de- the area with Dobie High block of Scarsdale. Aware mographic profi le of the School students and staff that Biagas had just been & Printing take care of all your South Belt area presented suffering the most with no released from jail for dis- to the board of the South air conditioning. tributing hate mail in the printing needs for your special day. • Contact Lenses Belt-Ellington Chamber of Pasadena Independent same parking lot the pre- Commerce predicted a pop- School District trustees vious June, Willis told the ulation growth rate of 31 voted to lower the tax rate suspect he had to leave the • Invitations • Envelopes • • Eyewear percent from 1980 to 1990. by 2 cents – a 1.36 percent property. Rather than leave, The previous decade saw a decrease. This was the fi rst Biagas, who was drinking • Napkins • Matchbooks • Melinda McClure, population increase of 89 time in 20 years taxes had a beer at the time, charged Optometry Tech percent. decreased. and attacked the deputy. A A Sagemont resident 15 years ago (2000) fi ght ensued, and Biagas • Thank You Cards • – Serving the South Belt Area for 38 Years – woke up to an unpleasant Justice for Jonathan, the reportedly punched Willis surprise when it was discov- organization founded by multiple times in the ribs. 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 ered that during the night Jonathan Barrica’s father Biagas, 26, was subsequent- 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 someone had removed 24 of Jaime, sponsored a garage ly apprehended and taken Thursday, September 17, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Couple celebrates golden anniversary Roeders marks 50th anniversary

year, currently works for Hertz, and enjoys working on chelle Corbin of Friendswood, and Ericka Long of Kyle, different projects around the house. Carol was an accoun- Texas. All three daughters are married. Augustus and tant and substitute school teacher. She enjoys quilting Joan have eight grandsons and two granddaughters. and sewing. They have three children, Michelle Roeder, Augustus and Joan Mays celebrated their 50th wedding They have been members of Sagemont Church for more Michael Roeder and Mark Roeder. Michael and his wife, anniversary on Aug. 21, 2015. A special anniversary lun- than three decades. They have actively been involved in Laura, have two sons and one daughter on the way (due cheon was given by their daughters to commemorate Bible Study Fellowship as leaders and as attendees. Au- in October). The entire family attends Sagemont Church their commitment to God and to each other. Forty-fi ve gustus retired from Boeing after 42 years of service as where Ralph is a deacon and Carol is the library director. of their closest friends and family members were in at- an analyst. Joan retired from Clear Lake Regional Med- On Sept. 14, 2015, longtime South Belt residents Carol To celebrate their anniversary, Carol and Ralph, daugh- tendance. The couple’s journey began in Houston in De- ical Center after 32 years of service as a pharmacist. Jones Roeder and Ralph Roeder celebrated their 50th ter Michelle, friends Marlin and Sandra Lance (former cember 1964 at the hospital where Joan worked, and They are enjoying their retirement by traveling, spend- wedding anniversary. They both grew up in the Venice, South Belt residents), and Renae Rives and Kristen Rives eight months later, they were married. For 37 years, ing time with their grandchildren, volunteering at La., area. The ceremony took place in Mississippi due to went to The Big Island of Hawaii in July. There, they they have resided in Sageglen where they raised three church-related events, working out, playing dominoes, the evacuation for Hurricane Betsy. Around 1968, they renewed their vows with help from the Rev. Lance who daughters, Monica Washington of Katy, Felecia Ro- and relaxing together. moved to the South Belt area. Ralph is retired from Good- spoke the vows in Hawaiian and English. San Jac concerts feature music from around the world Sullins, Garner marry San Jacinto College will Center, 5800 Uvalde Road in standard jazz selections. atia who lives in Barcelona; by René Clausen, Jean Bel- of tango.” host concerts in September Houston. “Come enjoy an evening of Thomas Fellow, a native of mont and Bruce Sled, as well On Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 and October that feature mu- Central campus concerts America’s original art form, Leipzig, Germany; Pavel as traditional folk songs and p.m., a faculty recital will in- sic from around the world, On Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 jazz,” commented Adams. Steidl, a native of Rakovnik, spirituals. clude performances by Bus- with a highlight being a p.m., a jazz concert under the On Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 Czech Republic; and Reentko On Wednesday, Oct. 14, at selberg and music professor performance of the interna- direction of music professor p.m. the critically acclaimed Dirks from Dresden, Germa- 7 p.m., an orchestra concert Dr. Sarah Spencer, who will tionally acclaimed European Jeffrey Adams will feature a European Guitar Quartet will ny. under the direction of mu- be joined by guest artist Jo- Guitar Quartet. 17-piece group performing present a concert that features On Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 sic professor Ingrid Hunter, seph Rawley, a longtime ed- All concerts are free and different styles of jazz music, classical, world music, jazz, p.m., a choral concert under will feature the Serenade for ucator who formerly served open to the public. The Cen- including swing standards, and contemporary selec- the direction of music pro- Strings by Josef Suk. “The as a San Jacinto College tral campus concerts will Latin, ballads, and contem- tions. The ensemble includes fessor Dr. Paul Busselberg, selection is a beautiful and music professor. The concert take place in the Dr. Monte porary jazz selections. Stu- four of the top guitarists in will feature a Bach motet lyrical piece for chamber will feature two of Robert Blue Music Building, 8060 dent music major Alex Lewis the world, each considered Singet dem Herrn ein neues orchestra,” Hunter said. The Schumann’s Song-Cylces, Spencer Highway in Pasade- will be a featured trumpet virtuoso masters who have Lied, and a Ralph Vaughan program will also include Liederkreis op. 39 and Dich- na. The North campus con- soloist on an arrangement of performed internationally Williams monet Lord, Thou Libertango by Piazzola, a terliebe op. 40. certs will take place in the I Remember Clifford. A small as soloists. Artists include Hast Been Our Refuge. Other “dramatic and inviting work On Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 Dr. Charles Grant Fine Arts jazz group will also perform Zoran Dukic, a native of Cro- selections will include works that portrays the excitement p.m., a concert will spotlight music of acclaimed Argentin- ian composer Astor Piazzola, Performing arts brings “harmony” to airport travelers who is credited with bringing the Argentinian tango to the The Houston Airport Sys- the Air Performing Arts Pro- aimed at creating a stress- classical, smooth jazz and in- sition through our terminals, concert stage with new vital- tem (HAS) is committed to gram was created to provide free, happy atmosphere ternational music. and this program allows us ity. Featured musicians will maintaining “Houston friend- passengers with an enjoyable for passengers and visitors Harmony in the Air pro- to do just that while actively be San Jacinto College fac- ly” customer service of the experience from roadway to through live performances motes the arts and culture of supporting the arts in Hous- ulty members Lynne Brandt highest standards. As part of runway. featuring a diverse repertoire Houston and provides invalu- ton and the region. It provides on fl ute, Jeremy Garcia on that effort, the Harmony in Harmony in the Air is of classical, contemporary able opportunities to increase passengers an opportunity to guitar; Dr. Karen Marston exposure of local musicians. relax and stop and experience on trombone, and Michael Every musician participat- something unexpected and Mizma on percussion. Guest Community invited to celebrate ing in the program is in high very special.” artists will include Omni demand, performing concur- The following groups are Brass, a Houston-based brass rently at various music ven- currently participating in ensemble that includes four Blue and Green Wednesdays ues throughout Houston. Harmony in the Air: San Jacinto College music “Arts and culture con- Ars Lyrica, Baroque string professors. Community friends and Lake alumni can show their ued to grow. Everyone from tribute to our quality of life quartet and piano recitals; North campus concerts University of Houston-Clear pride in the university by staff, administrators and local and are an expression of the Bob Chadwick’s Jazz Trio, On Friday, Sept. 25, at wearing blue and green on business leaders have shown soul of a city,” Mayor An- Eclectic blend of interna- noon, a concert by Hous- Wednesdays. their support by choosing nise Parker said. “Houston tional world music with jazz ton-based Solero Flamenco South Belt The university’s Hawk “spirit” attire for the day. prides itself on being the intermixed; Divisi Strings, will feature lively and ex- Spirit and Traditions Coun- For more information most diverse city in the na- Avant-garde string quar- pressive fl amenco music and Graphics cil created the weekly cel- about Blue and Green Wed- tion. The arts are a vital part tet gets that mixes classical singing. Solero Flamenco & Printing ebration in 2014 to give all nesdays, call the Offi ce of of our Houston fabric which music with today’s hottest includes San Jacinto College an opportunity to show their Student Life at 281-283- advances our economy and hits; Musiqa, Modern string music professor and skilled One stop for all affi liation and support of the 2560. To fi nd out how to shapes and defi nes our com- ensemble and classical sax- guitarist Jeremy Garcia, ac- your printing needs. university. share pride as a community munity.” ophone quartet; Solero Fla- claimed singer and dancer 11555 Beamer Because Wednesdays are friend, call the Offi ce of De- Performances take place menco, Houston’s premier Irma La Paloma, and versa- 281-484-4337 busy class days at the univer- velopment and Alumni Rela- in the atrium, beyond the se- fl amenco performance com- tile percussionist Chris How- sity, the tradition has contin- tions at 281-283-2021. curity check point at William pany ard. The group performs tra- P. Hobby (HOU) and in the Harmony in the Air is ful- ditional Spanish folk songs, walkway that connects termi- ly sponsored by the Houston fl amenco classics, as well as FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood tthruhru SSept.ept. 3300 nal A North and terminal A Airport System, and is man- original compositions. South at George Bush Inter- aged by Maricela Kruseman, On Friday, Oct. 30, at New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com continental Airport (IAH). who is responsible for over- noon, Brant Croucher and This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash. We accept NCI. The City of Houston’s avi- seeing all aspects of the per- Friends will appear in con- cert. Houston native Crouch- ation director, Mario Diaz, forming arts program. Adelaide Kathleen Sullins and Benjamin John Garner were united in mar- MMs.s. JJanet’sanet’s CChildrenhildren ooff tthehe FFuture,uture, IInc.nc. says the varied array of mu- “Houston’s rich and di- er is a songwriter and mu- sical offerings is not an acci- verse performing arts culture sician acclaimed for lyrical riage on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at Pantego Bible Church in Fort Worth, Child Care & Learning Center • Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. dent, since “Harmony in the is a large part of what makes craftsmanship in his gui- Texas. The wedding was a small, informal outdoor ceremony, followed by Ages served 6 weeks - 11 years Air” is aimed to refl ect Hous- it such a special city,” Kruse- tar-driven country and folk a brief reception. The bride is the daughter of Renee and David Sullins of ton’s dynamic personality. man said. “What better place songs. His debut CD Blanco Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, New Ulm, Texas, and Scot and Salina Dollinger of Seabrook. She attended “Houston has so much to to put that culture on display County Lights received pos- Dance, Library & Computer Room LOW PRICES Texas A&M University and is a legal assistant in the Clear Lake area. The offer in the way of culture” than Houston’s airports? The itive acclaim by music re- groom is the son of former South Belt residents Buddy and Betty Garner. He Ms. Janetʼs is provides pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS, including Diaz said. “As we think about excellent performers fea- viewers. is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, MELILLO, MORRIS and ROBERTS Middle Schools and SOUTH BELT Elementary. and explore ways to become tured as part of Harmony in San Jacinto College offers a fi ve-star global air service the Air impeccably demon- music degrees and courses, and is employed at Pantego Bible Church as the Student Ministry creative 2281-484-237681-484-2376 2281-538-531081-538-5310 2281-464-236681-464-2366 gateway, we wanted to fi nd a strate the top-fl ight talent as well as private music les- coordinator. Following a honeymoon in Colorado, the couple reside in Ar- 33007007 InvincibleInvincible DDr.r. 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8:30 am—Traditional Service Junior Varsity 11:00 am—Contemporary Service Captains 12:15 pm—Servicio en Español At right: Dobie Junior Varsity Cheerleader 10030 Scarsdale Boulevard—Houston, Texas 77089—281.484.9243 leadership for the 2015- 2016 cheerleading pro- gram are, left to right, Brittany Puente and Angelica Cantu-Garcia. BBack-to-Schoolack-to-School SpecialSpecial Both are sophomores. Photos submitted BOGO Buy one regular yogurt cup, Above, left to right, Emory Gadd (associate pastor of get one of equal or lesser value Sagemont Church), Marjane Green and Mike Green show off the newly decorated faculty lounge at Dobie for free. Toppings High School. Last spring, Dobie Principal Franklin extra. Moses approached Gadd about the possibility of Sagemont Church assisting the Dobie campus with improving the appearance and functionality of its faculty lounge. Gadd enlisted the Women’s Minis- Not value with try and Missions Ministry to help with this project. any other offer. They agreed and then enlisted Marjane and Mike Green to spearhead the project as a labor of love and appreciation to the Dobie faculty. The plan was to have it fi nished when the faculty returned to the 9639 Scarsdale Blvd. Dobie campus for the fall semester. The Greens de- (next to Exxon) signed the concept of the area, purchased furniture, accessories and wall features. Painting and construc- tion were completed with a whole new look. Upon 2281-741-902481-741-9024 arriving back to school, the Dobie staff and facul- Expires September 30, 2015 ty were greatly surprised and very grateful for the “new place” to retreat. The top three right photos are after the project was fi nished. The bottom three photos are the lounge before the project. Photos submitted Varsity Captains Dobie Varsity Cheerleader leadership for the 2015-2016 cheerleading WWE’REE’RE SSTILLTILL THETHE program are, left to right, Megan Cook, Julia Lohse and Hannah Brady. 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South Belt football predictions

Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn

Dobie hosts Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Dobie Manvel

Clear Brook at Sterling Sterling Clear Brook Sterling Sterling Sterling Baytown Sterling The Woodlands at La Porte The Woodlands The Woodlands The Woodlands La Porte The Woodlands The Woodlands

Pasadena Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial vs. South Houston George Ranch at George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch George Ranch Port Arthur Memorial Alief Elsik at Elsik Taylor Elsik Taylor Elsik Taylor Alief Taylor

Brazosport at La Marque Brazosport Brazosport Brazosport La Marque Brazosport La Marque Beaumont West Brook Katy Taylor BWB BWB Katy Taylor Katy Taylor BWB at Katy Taylor Oak Ridge at Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Oak Ridge Deer Park North Shore vs. Euless Trinity Euless Trinity Euless Trinity Euless Trinity Euless Trinity Euless Trinity Euless Trinity

Southbelt Dolphins’ defensive player Kevin Taulton (21) drags down a League This week’s record 3-7 6-4 8-2 3-7 5-5 6-4 City Saints ball carrier during the first half of a tight game between the two teams Sept. 12, at Blackhawk Park. Taulton added an offensive touchdown as Season record 20-10 21-9 23-7 18-12 18-12 24-6 the Dolphins escaped with a 13-6 victory. Sports Calendar BAFL Week Five Scores FOOTBALL Thursday, Sept. 17 Dobie varsity hosts Manvel, Veterans, 6:00 Sr. Jr. Soph. Fr. Brook JV Red hosts Baytown Sterling, Brook, 6:30 Brook JV Black hosts Baytown Sterling, Brook, 4:30 Saints 0 6 54 31 Brook freshman Red at Baytown Sterling, 6:30 Brook freshman Black at Baytown Sterling, 4:30 Dolphins 1 13 26 0 Friday, Sept. 18 Brook varsity at Baytown Sterling, Stallworth, 7:00

Saturday, Sept. 19 Ellington Rams host East End Eagles, Dobie ’49ers 38 26 36 25

Monday, Sept. 21 Thompson 8A at Bondy, 5:00 Cowboys 12 6 0 14 Thompson 8B hosts Bondy, 5:00 Beverly Hills 8A at Southmore, 5:00 Beverly Hills 8B hosts Southmore, 5:00

Tuesday, Sept. 22 Rams Scores not reported to BAFL Thompson 7A at Bondy, 5:00 Thompson 7B hosts Bondy, 5:00 Beverly Hills 7A at Southmore, 5:00 Gators Beverly Hills 7B hosts Southmore, 5:00 VOLLEYBALL Bay Area Football League Standings Thursday, Sept. 17 Beverly Hills 8 Dark at Bondy, 5:00 The Southbelt Dolphins’ junior division team improved to 4-1 this season in Senior Division American Senior Division National Beverly Hills 8 Light at Bondy, 6:15 Bay Area Football League play largely due to some big defensive plays Sept. 12 against the League City Saints. On this one, Walter Ward (white jersey) makes Team W L T Team W L T Beverly Hills 7 Dark at Bondy, 5:00 the stop on a Saints’ runner. Beverly Hills 7 Light at Bondy, 6:15 Sharks 5 0 0 Hurricanes 4 0 0 Thompson 8 Dark hosts San Jacinto, 5:00 Bulls 4 0 0 Stingrays 4 0 0 Thompson 8 Light hosts San Jacinto, 6:15 Cougars 3 1 0 Eagles 4 1 0 Thompson 7 Dark hosts San Jacinto, 5:00 Thompson 7 Light hosts San Jacinto, 6:15 Patriots 3 1 0 Dolphins 3 2 0 Texans 2 2 0 Mustangs 0 3 0 Friday, Sept. 18 Brook varsity at Clear Lake, 6:30 ’49ers 1 3 0 Rams 0 4 0 Dobie varsity at Dawson, 4:30 Cowboys 1 4 0 Gators 0 4 0 Brook JV at Clear Lake, 5:30 Dobie JV at Dawson, 5:30 Panthers 1 4 0 Saints 0 4 0 Brook freshman A at Clear Lake, 4:30 Junior Division American Dobie freshman A at Dawson, 4:30 Junior Division National Brook freshman B at Clear Lake, 4:30 Team W L T Team W L T Dobie freshman B hosts Sam Rayburn, 4:30 Patriots 4 0 0 Hurricanes 4 0 0 ’49ers 4 0 0 Tuesday, Sept. 22 Dolphins 4 1 0 Brook varsity at Clear Springs, 6:30 Texans 3 1 0 Eagles 4 1 0 Dobie varsity hosts Alvin, 4:30 Cowboys 3 2 0 Stingrays 2 2 0 Brook JV at Clear Springs, 5:30 Dobie JV hosts Alvin, 5:30 Cougars 2 2 0 Rams 1 3 0 Brook freshman A at Clear Springs, 4:30 Bulls 1 4 0 Saints 1 3 0 Dobie freshman A hosts Alvin, 4:30 Brook freshman B at Clear Springs, 4:30 Sharks 1 4 0 Mustangs 1 3 0 Dobie freshman B hosts Alvin, 4:30 Panthers 0 5 0 Gators 0 4 0 Friday, Sept. 25 Sophomore Division American Sophomore Division National Brook varsity hosts Clear Falls, 6:30 Team W L T Team W L T Dobie varsity at Sam Rayburn, 4:30 Brook JV hosts Clear Falls, 5:30 Bulls 5 0 0 Stingrays 4 0 0 Dobie JV at Sam Rayburn, 5:30 DreShon Downey (center) of the Dolphins’ junior division squad had to deal Texans 4 0 0 Hurricanes 3 1 0 Brook freshman A hosts Clear Falls, 4:30 with two Saints on this play but still made the stop. He added a pair of quarter- Patriots 3 1 0 Dobie freshman A at Dawson, 4:30 back sacks in his team’s 13-6 victory at Blackhawk Park. Dolphins 2 2 0 Brook freshman B at Sam Rayburn, 4:30 ’49ers 2 1 0 Saints 2 3 0 Dobie freshman B at Sam Rayburn, 4:30 Dolphin juniors edge Saints Sharks 2 3 0 Rams 1 3 0 Tuesday, Sept. 29 Midway through the came them. they would need to win the Panthers 2 3 0 Mustangs 1 3 0 Dobie varsity vs. Pasadena Memorial, Phillips, 6:30 Bay Area Football League The game was scoreless game. season, the Southbelt well into the second quar- Ryan Saxton ran 35 Cougars 1 2 0 Eagles 1 4 0 Brook varsity hosts Brazoswood, 6:30 Dolphins’ junior division ter before Kevin Taulton yards for the game-clinch- Cowboys 1 4 0 Dobie JV vs. Pasadena Memorial, Phillips, 5:30 squad is looking very gave the Dolphins the lead er in the third quarter. Wal- Gators 0 4 0 Brook JV hosts Brazoswood, 5:30 much like a playoff con- with a 36-yard touchdown ter Ward also made a big Dobie fresh. A vs. Pasadena Memorial, Phillips, 4:30 tender. burst. fourth-down catch to keep Freshman Division American Freshman Division National Brook freshman A hosts Brazoswood, 4:30 Defense ruled the game DreShon Downey then a drive alive. Defensive- Team W L T Team W L T on both sides, but the Dol- made the score 7-0 with a ly, Downey had a pair of Dobie fresh. B hosts Pasadena Memorial, 4:30 Sharks 3 1 0 Hurricanes 4 0 0 Brook freshman B hosts Brazoswood, 4:30 phins made just enough conversion run as the lo- sacks, and Anfurnee Lee key plays on offense to cals had all of the points added another. Texans 3 2 0 Stingrays 4 0 1 defeat the League City TENNIS Saints 13-6 Sept. 12, at Patriots 2 1 1 Eagles 4 1 0 Friday, Sept. 18 Blackhawk Park. ’49ers 2 1 0 Dobie varsity hosts Manvel, Dobie, 3:00 The win gives the Dol- Week 6 games Dolphins 3 2 0 phins four wins in their Bulls 2 3 0 Saints 2 2 0 Tuesday, Sept. 22 first five games. This one Saturday, Sept. 19 – played in quite a bit of Cowboys 2 3 0 Dobie varsity at George Ranch, 3:30 Mustangs 0 3 0 mud after rains soaked Cougars 1 2 0 many of the area’s athletic Rams host East End Eagles Rams 0 4 0 Friday, Sept. 25 fields, presented challeng- Panthers 1 4 0 Gators 0 4 0 Dobie varsity at Pasadena, 3:00 es, but the Dolphins over- Dobie High School Thursday, September 17, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Longhorn tennis cruises past Pearland, 14-5 Using its longstanding ers and 4 for 4 overall in ond-set win. In the super- behind us is big.” “Every team tennis in tennis. Anything can keep it going.” strength to its advantage, tiebreakers. When you do tiebreaker, Ho won 10-7 Moreno knows the big- match is big, and we can’t happen on any given day Entering the season the Dobie varsity squad that, you’re obviously go- for a big victory. gest of the big matches take anyone lightly,” he in this game. with question marks in a dealt Pearland a 14-5 de- ing to have a lot of suc- “(Nwakanma) is really will come in a couple of said. “I’ve told the kids that variety of areas, the Dobie feat in the District 22-6A cess.” a good player for Pear- weeks as Dobie plays a “In my mind, we have we have to treat every squad has excelled with team tennis opener Sept. Dobie’s mixed dou- land,” Moreno said. “She road match against de- to go 8-0 to reach our opponent like it’s a play- its 8-4 overall start to this 15, at Oiler Courts in Pear- bles team of Tina Ha and might be a freshman, but fending 22-6A champion goal of winning the dis- off match. That way, we point. land. Tommy Nguyen were she can play. For Hai to Dawson. trict title. We can’t rely on can control our own des- But little of that will A 6-1 lead after doubles particularly impressive, come back and get that But he doesn’t want to any help from anyone else tiny and not have to worry matter if the team doesn’t made things a bit easier, scoring a 6-2, 6-3 victory win for us was another big take anything for granted along the way. about getting another team reach its goal of making it and girls’ No. 1 singles over Katherine Willenborg one in the overall picture. along the way, no matter “Manvel lost to Willis to beat someone else for back to regionals this sea- player Hai Ho later turned and Charles Maldonado of “Overall, we just the opponent. in the Remembering Ike us. son. in a tremendous come- Pearland. played well in a big match Dobie will play Manvel tournament (Sept. 12), and “Right now, we’ve got So far, so good. It’s all from-behind win as the “That’s a good win for against Pearland. We at home Friday, Sept. 18, we defeated Willis earlier that first one out of the about winning the key Longhorns cruised to the us,” Moreno said. “Tina viewed them as one of the at 3 p.m. Moreno says his this year. I guess on paper way. Now we just have to points of matches. victory. and Tommy represent contenders for the district team will be focused sole- we are the better team, but “That’s always our a young mixed doubles title, and to get this win ly on that match. you really can’t go by that goal,” Dobie head coach team, and they don’t Manuel Moreno Jr. said have a lot of experience. I of his team’s 6-1 lead wasn’t sure how it would through the doubles por- go, but they came through tion of play. big for us.” “I really thought the As for Ho, she dropped match overall was going the first set in the girls’ to be tighter than it turned No. 1 singles slot to Pear- out to be. I think one of the land’s Sydney Nwakanma big keys for us was going 6-3, but then came back to 3 for 3 in super tiebreak- tie things with a 7-5 sec-

Luis Cabreja continued to represent Dobie well as its No. 1 boys’ player, scoring easy wins in both sin- gles and doubles with teammate Ricky Perez.

Tommy Nguyen of Dobie plays a ball at the net Tina Ha, along with mixed doubles partner Tommy Nguyen, scored a big vic- during the first set of mixed doubles action against tory over Pearland with a 6-2, 6-3 decision. Overall, Dobie found itself in front Pearland Sept. 15, at Oiler Courts in Pearland. 6-1 after doubles play. Dobie 14, Pearland 5 Note: Dobie is now 8-4 overall this season and 1-0 in District 22-6A Dobie’s Justin Gee blasts a serve toward his Pear- land opponent while teaming with Brandon Chung with a home match Fri., Sept. 18 against Manvel at Dobie. for a victory in boys’ No. 3 doubles.

Boys’ doubles Above, Ashley Deveza goes high to return a 1) Luis Cabreja/Ricky Perez (D) def. Ashiqur Rahman/Brandon Thevanh 6-1, 6-2. volley at the net during 2) Curtis Dague/Andrew Swaim (PL) def. David Ho/Albert Luu 6-1, 6-3. the Longhorns’ easy 3) Justin Gee/Brandon Chung (D) def. Ian Lowery/James McKinley 3-6, 6-3, 10-1. team tennis victory over Pearland Sept. Girls’ doubles 15, in Pearland. De- 1) Lada Heng/Hai Ho (D) def. Sydney Nwakanma/Kayla Rogers 6-1, 7-6 (9-7). veza teamed with part- 2) Ashley Deveza/Karen Neira (D) def. Lida Hedayatpour/Brittani Rankin 6-1, 7-5. ner Karen Neira for 3) Hellen Le/Leilani Vargas (D) def. Amber Martinez/Natalia Vargas 6-3, 6-4. a win in girls’ singles and also won a singles Mixed doubles match in the No. 6 po- 1) Tina Ha/Tommy Nguyen (D) def. Katherine Willenborg/Charles Maldonado 6-2, 6-3. sition.

Boys’ singles At left, Lady Longhorn 1) Luis Cabreja (D) def. Ashiqur Rahman 6-1, 6-3. doubles partners Lada 2) Ricky Perez (D) def. Brandon Thevanh 6-2, 7-5. Heng (left) and Hai 3) Andrew Swaim (PL) def. Albert Luu 6-4, 6-2. Ho take a break dur- 4) David Ho (D) def. Curtis Dague 6-3, 6-2. ing play against Pear- 5) Charles Maldonado (PL) def. Justin Gee 6-2, 6-2. land. They won their 6) Tommy Nguyen (D) def. James McKinley 6-0, 4-6, 10-5. doubles match in the No. 1 position, while Girls’ singles both also scored girls’ 1) Hai Ho (D) def. Sydney Nwakanma 3-6, 7-5, 10-7. singles victories in Do- 2) Leilani Vargas (D) def. Kayla Rogers 6-1, 7-5. bie’s eventual 14-5 win. 3) Lada Heng (D) def. Lida Hedayatpour 6-3, 6-2. Photos by John Bechtle 4) Brittani Rankin (PL) def. Karen Neira 6-3, 6-4. The Longhorns’ Albert Luu sends a return over the 5) Amber Martinez (PL) def. Hellen Le 6-4, 6-4. net during play at Pearland. Luu played in both 6) Ashley Deveza (D) def. Natalia Vargas 6-3, 6-3. boys’ singles and doubles, with partner David Ho. CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, 1 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., room 215, First United Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 8:30 p.m. Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? 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For information, call Bambi at 281-482- Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential domes- 7143 or 281-795-4514. tic violence support group for women, 7 p.m., 210 S. Walnut off NASA 6:30 p.m. Pkwy. between I-45 South and Highway 3. Call 281-338-7600 or visit www. ______Ellington Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – meets Mondays at bayareaturningpoint.com for information. 24-hour crisis hotline is 281-286- Leader's St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway (FM 518). Enter door 2525. ______closest to recycling bins. For information, call 713-865-3668 or visit www. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 oahouston.org. 7 a.m. weekly 7 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Real Estate open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), First Presbyterian Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Church in the youth building on the Westminster side. For more information, 10 a.m. Make checks payable to: section! call 713-856-1611. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – Group meets Mondays, bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 South Belt-Ellington Leader 11555 Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, 7 to per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at 281-480-1911. 8:15 p.m., in the staff meeting room. Anyone who has lost a loved one is Noon 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 welcome. Free. For information, call Betty Bielat at 281-474-3430 or Diana Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics Beamer Kawalec at 281-334-1033. Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main (building next to pawn shop). For informa- 7:30 p.m. tion, call 713-856-1611. After Hours: Use mail slot in The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society – Meets the third week of the 4 p.m. 281- month at Clear Lake Park Bldg., 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook. Guests Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for individuals with front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 welcome. Presenters explore a variety of subjects such as fossils, planetary Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake, 481-5656 geology, mineralogy, lapidary, jewelry making, rock, fossil and mineral 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit www.hap- collecting. Field trips to various collecting sites throughout Texas and sur- sonline.org for a list of all services. rounding states. All interested persons welcome to attend. Door prizes. Free 6:30 p.m. parking. For information, visit www.clgms.org. Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the Sagemont Park and Recreation TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Center on Hughes Road. For more information call Ericka McCrutcheon at 7 a.m. 281-989-9990. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First 6:30 p.m. United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell CrossRoads Support Group – Those who are the husband, wife or Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or drop in. partner of a chronically ill/disabled person may join a new support group, Need Help Well Spouse, the last Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 9:30 a.m. Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an CrossRoads United Methodist Church, 10030 Scarsdale. Free childcare old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday through provided. For more information, contact Jennnifer Miller at houstonwell- Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For information, call [email protected] or 713-724-2360, or visit the Well Spouse Association Finding Your 713-472-0565. at http://www.wellspouse.org. 10 a.m. 7 p.m. American Begonia Society – Houston Satellite meets the fourth Tuesday Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of Narcotics Anonymous, of each month, Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Parkway (on the lake side), open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518) at the First Presbyterian Seabrook. For information, call Joe at 281-481-2458. Church in the youth building on the Westminster side. For information, call Dream Home? Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday and 713-856-1611. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family and friends of bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at 281-480-1911. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just Noon drop in. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends and family mem- Anonymous meets at noon, 2245 N. Main (building next to pawn shop). For bers of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 p.m., First United Methodist information, call 713-856-1611. Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487-8787, Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets weekly, Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golf- or just drop in. Let the Leader crest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive, Pearland. Lunch is served for 8:30 p.m. $15. Variety of interesting speakers. For information, call 281-900-7257 or Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held visit [email protected]. Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. 1 p.m. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713- Classifi eds Ballroom Dance Practice – Tuesdays, Hometown Heroes Park, League 204-2481. City. Come and enjoy free ballroom dancing,1 to 3 p.m., on a beautiful 3,630 sq. ft. fl oating hardwood fl oor. Dancers practice to a large variety of ballroom music. Instructor available to assist people with new moves. Everyone is To submit items for the Be Your welcome! For questions, call 281-554-1180. 1001 East League City Pkwy. 1:30 p.m TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets at the Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road, at 1:30 p.m. For information, CALENDAR Guide! call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. 6 p.m. at the South Belt-Ellington Leader Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 Send an email to: p.m., First United Methodist Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, [email protected] Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. 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It’s just the way better this week, either. Manvel advanced to the about that. Just a great passing routes. Do things ago, Dobie got on a roll there, we’ll focus on can do that again. We have in Pearland. it goes. The Manvel Mavericks, Region III Division II football program. But Do- to slow down what they and gained a playoff berth winning each game each to start to average more The Oilers came up In all three losses, Do- featuring a slew of major championship game be- bie hung with Manvel for do offensively. Not many with a string of wins. week. Is (success) going than 2.8 yards per carry on with a big defensive ef- bie hurt itself with penal- Division I college football fore losing to well-known a half last season before teams can get in to a track “There’s still a lot of to be this year? I hope it is. the ground, and we have to fort to keep the Longhorns ties, fumbles and, in some recruits, will be the op- power Katy. things came apart in the meet with them.” football left,” Norman Maybe it’s next year. But cut the penalties. But we off the scoreboard for the cases, poor luck. ponent as the Longhorns “Obviously, when you second half. Following the Manvel said. “We have played we still have big hopes for can do these things. It’s first time since a Sept. Against Pearland, the play their 22-6A home look at Manvel, you see “Hopefully we can get game, Dobie will have a three playoff caliber teams this season. only three games. We’ve 13, 2013, loss to Clear Longhorns incurred a pair opener Sept. 17. Kickoff is tremendous athletes and some pressure on the quar- bye week before play- to start the season and will “Dobie got on a roll last hurt ourselves some. We’ll Falls. That span covers 21 of false starts on the offen- set for 7 p.m. playmakers,” Norman terback (Deric King) and ing its final six games play a fourth with Man- year and went on to make be all right.” games. sive front, and there was In this one, Dobie was another penalty when a re- limited to nine first downs, ceiver lined up incorrectly and Pearland’s 400 yards on the outside. of total offense more than Longhorn starting quar- doubled that of the Long- terback Tyler Giron, look- horns. ing to make a big play in Dobie’s improved the first half, was called passing game, the bright for crossing the line of spot through the opening scrimmage on an apparent two games of the season, touchdown pass. couldn’t get untracked. It’s just been some of Senior quarterback Ty- the little things that Nor- ler Giron, chased out of man has spoken of all sea- the pocket frequently on son. this night by a pressuring “We’re still real pleased Oiler group, completed with the effort that we 10 of 20 passes for just 96 have seen from the guys, yards. and everybody is still re- On the receiving end, ally excited with what we Kaelon Woods led the way are doing,” Norman said. with three grabs for 23 “If we don’t have a pen- yards, and starting running alty here or maybe a costly back Anthony Owens had fumble there, maybe it’s 52 yards on 14 carries. 28-14 or 21-7 instead of Punter Josue Villalta 35-0. dropped back to kick sev- “The defense has en times in the game. played much better, but we Make one thing clear. have to do a better job of There are no excuses be- sustaining drives, getting ing made within the Dobie first downs and keeping High School athletic field the defense off the field. house. So the Pearland game But some things must is behind Dobie. Norman be taken into consider- doesn’t like to dwell too ation. Because of the tim- long from week to week. ing of Norman’s arrival The Dobie program has on campus last spring, long since turned its at- the program did not have tention to Manvel, and for a chance to go through good reason. spring workouts. Winless on the season Thus, much of the on- at 0-3 and off to a slow field work began Aug. 3. start, the Longhorns might Chased by the Pearland defense, including Emylie Jones (58) for much of the game, Dobie quarterback Tyler Giron found himself on the run early and often against the Oilers. Also in on the play for Dobie was Jesse Paredes (85) and Vincent Gutierrez (75). Dobie hosts Manvel Photos by Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Gary Williams Veterans Stadium, Pasadena Special to the Leader

Dobie’s Kaelon Woods reeled in one of his three receptions and headed up fi eld dur- Dobie varsity football head coach Mike Norman (right) chats with Jason ing the second half of the Longhorns’ 35-0 loss to Pearland, which served as the Dis- Lester (80) and Breon Simmons (3) during a timeout against Pearland trict 22-6A opener for both teams Sept. 11, at The Rig in Pearland. Sept. 11. Second from right is JFD assistant coach James Freeman. Sports news, notes Diamond Club bingo night SJC’s Benamna leads way Led by the scoring pow- Olaja. Then, in the 70th In the 68th minute, The Dobie Diamond Club, the official booster or- The score remained the er of Donald Benamna, the minute, Benamna tied the San Jacinto’s Hikaruhito ganization of the school’s baseball program, has re- same well into the second San Jacinto College men’s game with a goal with an Meike scored a goal with scheduled its fall bingo night to raise funds for costs half before San Jacinto soccer team has opened assist from Canas. help from Luis Almedia associated with the baseball program. rallied for three goals, pro- Region XIV action with a Aguedelo’s third goal ducing the easy victory. for a 3-1 lead. The event will now be held Saturday, Dec. 5. Tick- pair of victories. of the game – a hat trick – Benamna came up with Late in the game – the Dobie junior punter Josue Villalta was plenty busy Sept. 11, at Pearland, punt- ets purchased for the original date will be honored The team had begun came in the 78th minute as his fifth goal of the season 84th minute – San Jacin- ing seven times for a 40-yard average. He also took off on a punt fake in the fi rst at the door, and $25 tickets remain for sale through the season with a tie and Richland went on to win. in the 55th minute, with to’s Cardona scored the fi- half, nearly reaching the fi rst down mark before being blasted out of bounds by Dobie baseball players or booster club members a late loss to Division III Things then turned for Angel Cardona providing nal goal on an assist from a host of Oiler special teams players. Eight of the 10 games played during the evening top-ranked Richland but San Jacinto with wins over the assist. Alex Calderon. will pay $100 each to the winner. A ninth game will then turned things around Paris and Northeast Texas Brook football back in action pay $250 to the winner, and a final game will pay as the conference schedule to begin Region XIV ac- $500 to the winner. Refreshments will be available dawned. tion. Moreno fundraising At 0-2 this season and to take on the Rangers Fri- Jaizac Garcia, who has for purchase, and door prizes will be awarded be- San Jac began the sea- On Sept. 11, San Jac with the bye week safely day, Sept. 18, at Stallworth thrown five touchdowns tween games. son at Western Texas, fell behind Paris 1-0 but behind it, the Clear Brook Stadium in Baytown. through the first two where a 1-1 tie ensued. then scored three goals to efforts continuing football program has been The Wolverines are led games of the season as a Doors open at 5 p.m., and the bingo games will Benamna’s goal in the walk away with a 3-1 vic- busy preparing for eight offensively by quarterback first-year starter. run from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, direct 78th minute off a feed tory. Continued from Page 1B Steven Moreno memo- straight weeks of action email to [email protected]. from Derick Gonzalez Benamna tied the game Hills Little League is still rial T-shirts, according to with little or no break. gave the locals a 1-0 lead, at 1-1 with a goal in the putting together an age Escalera, and barbecue The Wolverines have SB youth soccer signup online but it would not hold up. 41st minute and then gave 16-under open tourna- sandwich combo plates one nondistrict game re- Western Texas instead San Jacinto the lead for ment for baseball teams. will also be available for maining against the Bay- The South Belt Youth Soccer Club is accepting To this point, 10 teams purchase both days of online registration for the 2015 fall season that be- knotted the game at 1-1 good with a tally in the town Sterling Rangers with a goal in the 87th 65th minute. have registered to com- the event. Proceeds from before entering District gins in late September. Players age 4 through 18 as pete, and tournament the event will go to the of July 31, 2015, are eligible to compete. minute. The Coyotes put the 24-6A play. Taking on top-ranked game away as Jorge Calle- director Chris Escalera Moreno family. While the Wolverines The registration fee those in the under-5 through is seeking additional en- Moreno, 14, was a U8 divisions will pay is $135, which includes a uni- Richland, San Jacinto jas added an insurance began the season with fought back from a 3-1 goal in the 80th minute. tries. longtime member of the losses at home to La Porte form (shirt, shorts and socks) and fundraising fee. Team entry fee is Sagemont-Beverly Hills The fee for those in the U9 and U10 divisions is deficit only to see Rich- San Jacinto then took and on the road to West- Ammo land snag the victory. on Northeast Texas Sept. $300, and all teams are Little League and also field, the Rangers of Bay- $150, and the U11 through U18 fee is $190, with guaranteed to play at competed in athletics at both including uniform and fundraising fee. Santiago Aguedelo net- 12, and had little trouble town opened the season Powder ted a pair of scores to help while reeling off a 4-0 vic- least three games. The Beverly Hills Intermedi- with a pair of wins. Only credit cards and debit cards will be accepted event will be held Sept. ate. For additional infor- Reloading Components as forms of payment online. the Thunderducks take a tory on the road. The Rangers first de- 3-1 lead. 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