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June 11, 2015 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 40, No. 19 Schlitterbahn tickets for pics The Leader is seeking readers’ 2015 vaca- tion photos for possible publication. A first- Paul speaks on 84th Legislative Session and second-place prize of Schlitterbahn tick- ets will be awarded monthly during June, July Freshman Rep. Dennis Paul, who represents services (36.8 percent) and education (37.4 per- Pro-life legislation included a bill that cut all tion. and August to the best submissions. Each state House District 129, spoke at length on the cent). remaining funding to Planned Parenthood. While public education and most higher edu- month’s first-place winner will be awarded recent 84th Legislative Session at a town hall “It was a very conservative budget,” Paul said. Lawmakers also passed multiple tax cuts, in- cation received slightly more funding this ses- eight tickets, while each month’s second-place meeting Tuesday, June 9. Lawmakers focused much of their efforts on cluding margin taxes and homestead/property sion, community colleges took a hit. winner will be awarded six. Of approximately 6,300 total proposed pieces conservative causes, such as Second Amendment taxes. “They wanted more, and they got less,” Paul All submissions should include where and of legislation, roughly 1,300 passed, Paul said. rights and pro-life issues. The budget includes $840 million toward bor- said. “I support Texas’ system of community col- when the photo was taken, as well as identify At the top of , House Bill 1 approved Regarding Second Amendment rights, legis- der security. HB 10 will provide tools necessary to leges, and as a strong supporter of higher educa- each person in the picture and tell the story a $209.4 billion budget, roughly 75 percent of lators passed both open carry and campus carry combat human traffi cking, while HB 11 will pro- tion, would have loved to see a complete funding about the trip. All photos must be high resolu- which will go toward funding health and human bills. vide funding for 250 full-time Texas Department of those colleges and will work to see how that tion. Email photos to mynews@southbeltlead of Public Safety offi cers to patrol the border, as can work into the budget this next session.” er.com. Do not compress photos when emailing. well as necessary planes, boats and weapons. Overall, Paul was pleased with his fi rst legis- Approximately $5.5 billion was approved for lative session. St. Luke’s Youth BBQ Sale transportation funding. This will go primarily to- “All in all, I think it was a good session,” Paul Paul addresses constituents ward road construction and right-of-way acquisi- said. The St. Luke’s Youth Ministry will have a barbecue sale at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 11011 Hall, Saturday, June 13, from noon until Sagemont VBS features Robert Amaya 7 p.m. in the parking lot along Hall Road and on Sunday, June 14, after all of the Masses in Sagemont Church will hold its annual Vacation , Courageous and October Baby. He the social hall. The youth will sell a chopped Bible School (VBS) June 15-18 from 6:30 to 9 has co-starred with actors such as Sean As- beef sandwich, chips and a drink for $7. Pro- p.m. nightly. The theme for the 2015 VBS is All tin, Patricia Heaton, Trace Adkins and Victoria ceeds from this sale will go toward the youth Star Access, a glamorous movie theme that shows Jackson. Besides acting professionally, Amaya summer retreats. For more information, or to Jesus Christ as the biggest “star” of all time. is also a musician and bilingual motivational donate contact CJ McCarren in the Offi ce of This year, actor Robert Amaya will join Sage- speaker and lives in Florida where he volunteers Youth Ministry at 281-481-4735. mont’s team in the production of a drama pre- in the children’s ministry at his church. sented each night in the large group assemblies. VBS at Sagemont is free and open to all chil- Millions of people all over the world have seen dren who will be entering kindergarten this fall Diaz hosts shredding event Amaya and his work, including the fi lms Mom’s Continued on Page 6A Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz will host a free document shredding event Wednesday, June 17, at 101 S. Richey in Blackhawk memorial causes stir Pasadena, from 3 to 7 p.m. The second annual A recent decision by the Sagemeadow Mainte- break this mother’s heart. It’s not hurting any- Scam Jam is aimed at combating identity theft, nance Committee to remove a mother’s memorial thing.” which has become one of the costliest crimes in the 11400 block of Blackhawk marking where This sentiment was shared by Facebook user in the nation. Residents may safely dispose of her son was hit and killed by a car has garnered Laura Ashley Gonzales. outdated personal and fi nancial documents in citywide media “That’s ridiculous,” Gonzales said. “I would an on-site mobile shredder. Light refreshments attention and leave it there. No parent should have to deal with will be served. Attendees are urged to RSVP to drawn the ire of that.” Cindy Vara-Leija at 713-477-2766. many commu- Other users felt the memorial served as a re- nity members. minder for drivers to be cautious while driving Genealogy group meets Abraham down that stretch of road. The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will “Bubba” Garza, “I see this memorial almost daily, and it is a meet June 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library at State Rep. Dennis Paul held a town hall meeting Tuesday, June 9, to discuss the recent 84th 8, was killed in good reminder to me to slow the heck down and Scarsdale and Beamer. This group meets the Legislative Session. Roughly 50 were in attendance at the function, in which Paul spoke on May 2012 when be a more alert and cautious driver,” said Face- fi rst and third Mondays to discuss genealogy a myriad of issues, ranging from border security to education funding. he was struck book user Sherry N Curtis. research. Meetings are free and open to any- Photo by James Bolen by a vehicle as At least one other user, however, saw it from one interested in tracing family history. he was attempt- the HOA’s point of view. ing to cross the “Do people realize this memorial is not on her NARFE meets June 16 street. Since his property?” asked Facebook user Miguel Montes Hobby international flights set death, Garza’s mother, Crystal Garza, has main- “At least the HOA was considerate enough to The National Active and Retired Federal tained a memorial at the site with wooden crosses send notice to her instead of carelessly ripping it Employees (NARFE) Gulf Freeway Chapter Southwest Airlines recently brought the up of fl ights launching soon from the $156 mil- and fl owers to remember her son. off the median and throwing it away.” 941 meets the third Tuesday of each month at “LUV” to Houston. On May 13, the airline held lion international terminal at William P. Hobby This past week, however, the mother found a Other posts on the People of Sagemont Face- 2 p.m. at the El Franco Lee Senior Community its annual shareholder meeting – the fi rst time Airport (HOU), anticipated to open Oct. 15. citation at the memorial site from the homeown- book page suggested the memorial might make it Center, 9500 Hall Road. This month’s meeting ever held outside of their headquarters in Dallas. During a special celebration held at Houston’s ers group that said “Sorry for your loss. Please diffi cult for those living on the street to sell their will be held on June 16. Visitors are welcome. Southwest offi cials also announced the addition City Hall, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly remove from median.” homes if prospective buyers thought the location For more information, call Roy at 713-734- of two new international destinations to its line- Continued on Page 2A A lengthy thread on the People of Sagemont was unsafe. 1461. Facebook page showed overwhelming support The Sagemeadow Maintenance Committee for the grieving mother. had no response since the members have not yet PIP meeting June 16 Swimming pools open for summer “They are heartless,” said Facebook user met to discuss the issue. The committee is ex- The Positive Interaction Program will meet Summer is around the corner, and with it on Mondays for cleaning. Dawn Brannon Morrison. “There is no reason to pected to meet on Thursday, June 11. Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Her- comes the opening of several area pools to help The Clear Brook Meadows pool is currently mann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria in the South Belters beat the heat. open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., except on staff meeting room on the first floor. The guest The Sagemont and Beverly Hills swimming Mondays when the pool will be closed for clean- San Jac child care center to close speaker of the event had not been confirmed at pools will be open daily from 1 to 8 p.m., with ing. press time. the exception of Mondays when the pools are The Ashley Pointe pool is currently open daily The San Jacinto College South child care cen- ing and the condition of the infrastructure. While PIP consists of police and citizens working closed for cleaning. from noon to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays ter will close its doors Monday, Aug. 31. we have made many upgrades and repairs over for safer neighborhoods. For information, call The Sageglen pool is currently open daily and Thursdays and 1 to 9 p.m. on Fridays, Sat- “This has been a very diffi cult decision for the years in order to continue and maintain the Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. from noon to 9 p.m., except on Sundays when urdays and Sundays. The pool is closed on Tues- many people, and we have done a careful study center, there is currently damage to the plumbing the hours are from 1 to 9 p.m. The pool is closed days for cleaning. to review all the facts and data in order to make infrastructure and to the foundation of the build- CDA to host game party on Mondays for cleaning. The Highland Meadow pool is currently open an informed decision,” said San Jacinto College ing. The Riverstone Ranch pool is currently open daily for the summer from 3 to 8 p.m., with the Chancellor Brenda Hellyer. “San Jacinto College Repairs were started to address these issues Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., except on Sundays exception of Mondays when the pool is closed has kept this center open for several years be- but were discontinued due to the signifi cant costs Mother of Unity #2292 will host its annual when hours are noon to 8 p.m. The pool is closed for cleaning. cause we knew employees, students, and some associated in repairing to the appropriate stan- Summer Games Party on Wednesday, June 17, community members have found it convenient dard. Additionally, we evaluated options to bring at St. Luke’s Social Hall, 11011 Hall Road, and of a very high quality. However, we are now the entire building up to today’s building stan- from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Tickets are reaching a critical decision point in regards to dards and determined that it was cost prohibitive, available for a homemade luncheon, dessert PISD offers summer meals, books addressing signifi cant problems with the facility especially in light of the age and condition of the and drink, as well as the opportunity to play While the Pasadena Independent School Dis- mediate and Dobie High School. and related infrastructure. facility.” and win door and game prizes. Tickets are $12 trict is offi cially closed for the summer, several “We want to empower students to continue Hellyer said multiple options were considered Approximately 70 children are cared for in per person and are limited to the fi rst 180 sold, area campuses will remain open to provide meals learning even when it is not a requirement,” to keep the center open, but none seemed cost the center during a regular semester, and those so call now to reserve a spot. Raffl e tickets are and library services for students. Christine Van Hamersveld, director of Libraries feasible. families are being or have been contacted in or- also available for $5 per book. Prizes include Meals and Instruction said. “Time spent reading is the “As we evaluated options for moving forward, der to provide adequate time for them to locate a J.J. Watt jersey, gift cards, an original paint- Several local PISD campuses are offering free best predictor of achievement. We have extended part of the consideration was the age of the build- alternate accommodations. ing, a Guys and Gals package, an Instax Mini meals through much of the summer as part of the the reading program to ensure all our students Camera, a Kindle Fire HD, and more. For tick- district’s 2015 summer feeding program. have the motivation and resources to become et sales and information, call 281-734-3184 or Funded by the U.S Department of Agricul- avid readers and lifelong learners.” 832-860-9663. ture, this program will provide free breakfast and The district has teamed up with the Pasade- PISD candidates sworn in lunch to children 18 and younger at participating na Public Library to promote summer reading July 4 parade theme set schools. through a nationally renowned Collaborative The annual South Belt Fourth of July pa- Local schools participating in the program in- Summer Library Program (CSLP). The program rade will take place Saturday, July 4, begin- clude Moore, Bush and South Belt elementaries, uses fun themes and graphics to get students ex- ning at 10 a.m. The parade will travel from Melillo Middle School, Beverly Hills Intermedi- cited about reading. This year’s theme is “Every Beverly Hills Intermediate to San Jacinto Col- ate and Dobie High School. Hero has a Story,” which encourages students to lege South via Fuqua and Sabo/Hughes Road. The dates and times vary from campus to use the power of reading to transform their sum- This year’s event will be a salute to all fi rst campus. While the schools in the immediate mer. responders, including police, fi refi ghters and South Belt area are offering the free meals only Students are encouraged to visit the Pasadena paramedics. Multiple local fi rst responders through June, other campuses in the district are Public Library when campus libraries are closed. are expected to take part in the parade. Partici- also offering them in July and August. Students can also access reading materials pants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles For more information, call 713-740-0146 or through READsquared (pisd.readsquared.com), and fl oats. Trophies will be awarded. visit www.summerfood.org. an online program designed to provide easy ac- All residents, organizations and businesses Libraries cess to books online and a fun reading experi- are urged to participate. Community and non- PISD students do not have to wait until next ence for children of all ages. The program in- profi t groups may sign up for the parade at no school year to get their hands on library books cludes book reviews, interactive activities and a charge, unless they wish to be eligible for a this summer. book log so students can keep track of time spent prize. A $50 fee is charged for commercial From June 8 to 25, 46 campus libraries in the reading. This program will be available to stu- entries. Noncommercial entries may enter the district will keep their doors open so students can dents during the district summer library reading contest for $25. check out books as part of the summer library program and will extend through the upcoming Entry forms are available at www.south reading program. Students may keep the library school year. beltleader.com/Parade_entry.pdf or the Leader books until school starts Aug. 25. Hours and “Our hope is that by making our resources offi ce, 11555 Beamer, or by calling the Leader days vary for each campus. easily available to students, we can prevent a at 281-481-5656 or emailing mynews@south For the library schedule and list of participat- summer slide,” Van Hammersveld said. “When beltleader.com. The forms are to be fi lled out ing campuses, visit www.pasadenaisd.libguides. students return to school in the fall, we want and returned to the Leader offi ce, faxed to com. them to talk to us about what they read and what The winners of the May 9 Pasadena Independent School District election were offi cially 281-481-5730 or emailed by July 2. South Belt schools participating in the pro- they want to read in the future. Our ultimate goal sworn in at the district’s May 26 board meeting. PISD attorney Dexter Joyner is shown For convenience, entry forms may be gram include Atkinson, Burnett, Bush, Moore, is to enhance the literacy program in the district above swearing in, left to right, Kenny Fernandez, Vickie Morgan and Marshall Kendrick. dropped off through the mail slots located on South Belt and Stuchbery elementaries, Melillo by providing continuous access to books because Fernandez is new to the board, while Morgan and Kendrick are longtime members with each side of the front offi ce doors. and Morris middle schools, Beverly Hills Inter- daily readers are high achievers.” a combined 55 years of service. Photo by Reesha Brown Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 11, 2015 In My Opinion Thompson names new APs Deaths close enough to use it, do! Charlotte Parker, all of Hous- Bremond, Texas. McDonald speaks 2. Learned this from a tourist guide. If Chad Matthew ton, and Juliana Sechrist, Craft is preceded in death a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, Jaymeson Sechrist and baby- by his brother, Tommy Craft, out on Pasadena ISD DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away Harris girl-on-the-way Sechrist of and sisters-in-law Yvonne As I am studying my Inclusion class and from you... Chances are that he is more Canton, N.C.; her dog, Sam- Craft and Betty Caudle. just having a student graduate, I refl ect on interested in your wallet and/or purse than my; and numerous nieces and He is survived by his wife the experiences of my child, myself, the you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN nephews. of 60 years, Barbara Ann school system and the interaction that oc- LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION! Morrison was a member Brock Craft; sons Estel “Bub- curred between us. 3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of of Sagemont Church. She ba” Craft Jr. and Arnold Craft I recognize I frequently give the school a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick was a retired bank teller, fi rst and wife Mary; daughters system a diffi cult time for all the things I feel your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy... The driver won’t see you, but every- at Republic State Bank, then Kim Pavlovsky and husband they do not do, that they should. Bank One, and fi nally Chase Jonathan and Sonja McClel- At this time, I would like to give my Pas- body else will. This has saved lives. 4. Women have a tendency to get into Bank. She enjoyed cooking, lan and husband Matthew; adena School District and the schools we sewing, quilting, shopping, grandchildren: Alicia Craft, (yes we, because I feel I was there as much their cars after shopping, eating, working, as my child was) attended props for all the etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or traveling and spending time Joshua McClellan, Arnie instruction, guidance, and support through- making a list, etc. DON’T DO THIS!) The with her family and friends. Craft Jr., Kourtney Neubauer out my child’s 15 year public education ex- predator will be watching you, and this is The service celebrating (Brian), Estel Craft III, Jere- perience. the perfect opportunity for him to get in on Morrison’s life was held at my McClellan, Amy Craft, Ours is a long story, but needless to the passenger side, put a gun to your head, 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, and Faith Ann McClellan; his say, after encountering a public education and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS 2015, at Niday Funeral Home sister, Geneva Carter (Don); specialist, she got me started on a referral YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE – Beamer Chapel. Burial fol- brother Fred Craft; sister-in- process for services before my child was 3 DOORS AND LEAVE. Chad Matthew Harris, 32, lowed at Wofford Cemetery law Nancie Craft; and dog, years old. I can not tell you how this encoun- If someone is in the car with a gun to died on Friday, June 5, 2015. in Frankston, Texas. Clyde. ter changed and blessed our lives. My stu- your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, Repeat: He is survived by his par- Founder of Craft’s Car dent started school at Stuchbery Elementa- DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead, gun the en- ents, John and Vicki Harris Estel Eugene Center (established in 1974), ry at 3 years old and it was a phenomenal gine and speed into anything, wrecking the of South Belt; brother Cory Craft’s dream carries on experience. As the teachers and specialists car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person Harris and wife Keanti; sister Craft through his son, Arnold Craft. worked with my child, they also worked with is in the back seat they will get the worst of Lynnze Harris and fi ancé Ju- He was a member of Cokes- me and taught me what I needed to know it. As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them fi nd your nior Martinez; niece Jazmyne bury United Methodist Church to better help my student. They referred me Backman and nephew Joshua and helped chaperone youth for services outside of the school and the body in a remote location. 5. A few notes about getting into your Harris; numerous aunts and trips and loved to help provide district also provided parent support and uncles; and a host of other transportation in the church seminars. car in a parking lot, or parking garage: The transitions to Mellilo Middle School A.) Be aware: look around you, look into Thompson Intermediate School recently selected, left to right, Travis family and friends. buses. and Thompson Intermediate School were your car, at the passenger side fl oor, and in Teichelman and Christine Veltman as its new assistant principals for the Harris was a Dobie High After raising their chil- smooth; and the staff, specialist, principals, the back seat. 2015-2016 school year. Photo submitted School graduate. He loved dren, Craft and his wife de- and teachers at Thompson were willing to B.) If you are parked next to a big van, the outdoors and could al- cided to move to Bayou Vista work us with and were supportive of my stu- enter your car from the passenger door. ways be found fi shing, swim- to live out their golden years. dent. The transition to Dobie High School is Most serial killers attack their victims by ming, having barbecues, go- They loved fi shing trips. He as it is for all freshman. The staff was very pulling them into their vans while the wom- ing go-carting and spending was always busy with various welcoming and provided the extra support I en are attempting to get into their cars. PLT presents Goodbye Charlie time working on cars. He projects and took many road expected for my student. C.) Look at the car parked on the driv- loved his family and enjoyed trips – especially driving his Pasadena Little Theatre, Itch, the debut Broadway run June 12 and continues week- I would encourage all parents to be as er’s side of your vehicle, and the passenger every opportunity he had to wife to casinos. Craft was a Houston’s oldest community starred as the ends through June 28. Friday involved as you can be in your student’s side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat spend time with them. He Master Mason, in good stand- theater in continuous opera- title character to be followed and Saturday showtimes are education. The student gets out of it what nearest your car, you may want to walk was known to have a really ing with Park Place No. 1172. tion, begins its 61st season, by along 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees they put in it. My children are examples that back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/ big heart and would always A Celebration of Life ser- the Season of Dreams, with with in the film are at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are public school can be a rewarding and suc- policeman to walk you back out. IT IS AL- be available to help friends Estel Eugene Craft, 75, vice honoring Craft will be WAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SOR- Goodbye Charlie by George adaptation. $15 for adults and $12 for cessful educational experience. My student and family in need. He was died on June 9, 2015, follow- held Friday, June 12, 2015, RY. (And better paranoid than dead.) Axelrod – a knockout farce Pasadena Little Theatre’s students and seniors. There is that graduated this year graduated in the an animal lover who loved ing a long battle with lung at 12:30 p.m. at South Park 6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of about a cad and womaniz- presentation of Goodbye one Thursday show at 8 p.m. National Honor Society, in the top 10% of his dog and fi sh. cancer. He was born on July Funeral Home and Ceme- the class and received several awards. One the stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to er with a foul mouth and a Charlie features as director on June 25 which is PLT’s The funeral service was 12, 1939, to Fred Izeah and tery, 1310 N. Main Street in of my other children not only graduated a be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is taste for booze. well-known stage actor/sing- special Two-for-$20 Thurs- held Wednesday, June 10, Ruth Princess Hailey Craft in Pearland. year early, but with college credit as well. especially true at NIGHT!) Killed hightailing it from er Revis Bell in his directori- day show. 2015, at 11 a.m. at Clayton Children live up to your expectations no 7. If the predator has a gun and you are a lover’s husband’s yacht, al debut along with an out- To purchase tickets, make Funeral Home in Pearland matter the limitations. All the schools we not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The Charlie “returns” as a woman standing cast. This promises reservations, or for more with the Rev. Lawrence Lew- have attended have been accommodating predator will only hit you (a running target) (cigar in hand) and gets a to be a hilarious show and information, log onto www. International flights . . . 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely is offi ciating. to the services for all my children. second chance at life and one that will be a sellout pasadenalittletheatre.org. or WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, Prefera- Interment followed at For- Continued from Page 1A at Hobby Airport. The termi- I would like to thank the teachers and love. Written by the play- quickly. call the theater’s box office at bly in a zig-zag pattern! est Park East Cemetery in announced Houstonians will nal project, fully funded by staff we have had for supporting my high wright of The Seven Year The production opens on 713-941-1758. expectations and allowing me the opportu- 8. As women, we are always trying to be Webster. soon enjoy nonstop service Southwest Airlines, includes nity to volunteer, go on fi eld trips and be a sympathetic: STOP It may get you raped, Online condolences may to Liberia, Costa Rica and a new fi ve-gate international part of parent organizations. or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was be left for the family at www. Montego Bay, Jamaica on terminal, expansion of the Dawn McDonald a good-looking, well educated man, who claytonfuneralhomes.com. Nov. 1, in addition to the al- existing security checkpoint, ALWAYS played on the sympathies of un- ready revealed destinations and upgrades to the South- Duff cites teachers, suspecting women. He walked with a cane, that launch on Oct. 15: Mex- west Airlines ticketing count- or a limp, and often asked ‘for help’ into his Barbara Ellen ico City, Puerto Vallarta, Los er area. parents as examples vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he (Dunn) Morrison Cabos and Cancun in Mexico HAS made signifi cant in- abducted his next victim. and San Jose, Costa Rica, Be- vestments to complement the I am so tired hearing about our fat chil- 9. Another Safety Point: Someone just lize City, Belize. Service to increased passenger traffi c, dren and how the school lunches are mak- told me that her friend heard a crying baby Aruba began earlier this year. including a four-level park- ing them fat. The summer time has started. on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and A 2012 study commis- ing garage that will add 3,000 This is time for parents and teachers look in sioned by the Houston Air- spaces to the existing parking a mirror. They are the ones to set an exam- she thought it was weird. The police told her ple to the children. Parents give your child ‘Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.’ port System (HAS) indicates inventory and improvements a job – not let them sit and exercise their The lady then said that it sounded like the that the new terminal will to the existing roadways ap- thumbs only. Teachers do you not remem- baby had crawled near a window, and she generate more than 10,000 proaching the airport. ber the games to play on the play ground. was worried that it would crawl to the street jobs across the Greater Hous- Houston will become Choose sides and you had to run? Walking and get run over. The policeman said, ‘We ton metropolitan area and a major international con- is better than sitting, which I see they do. already have a unit on the way, whatever will provide an economic im- nection point for Southwest Games give them something that is fun. you do, DO NOT open the door.’ He told her pact of $1.6 billion. The study Airlines customers travel- Parents and teachers lets see what you can that they think a serial killer has a baby’s cry estimates that the terminal ing from Dallas Love Field, do. Billie Duff recorded and uses it to coax women out of will bring in an additional 1.5 where federal law bans non- their homes thinking that someone dropped million passengers per year stop international fl ights. off a baby. He said they have not verifi ed it, Waits offers but have had several calls by women say- several safety tips ing that they hear baby’s cries outside their Ralph Garza of South Belt as George and Haley Hernandez as Charlie in Pasa- doors when they’re home alone at night. dena Little Theatre’s presentation of Goodbye Charlie by George Axlerod. Moore names 4th Hope you will join us at the next PIP 10. Water scam! If you wake up in the Barbara Ellen (Dunn) meeting – you will learn interesting and middle of the night to hear all your taps Photo submitted Morrison, 70, of South Belt, valuable information. outside running or what you think is a burst died Friday, June 5, 2015. nine-weeks rolls Here are a few things you may want to pipe, DO NOT GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE! She was born on Jan. 17, Moore Elementary School na Pector, Arianna Rivera, Em- know: These people turn on all your outside taps 1945, in Frankston, Texas, recently released its honor and ily Salinas, Kenton Thai and 1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is full blast so that you will go out to investi- Mount Olive holds VBS to Hurshel and Olza Ophelia merit rolls for the fourth nine- Trang Vu. gate and then attack. Gary Waits the strongest point on your body. If you are Mount Olive Lutheran Church will hold Vacation Bible School June 15-18. Camp Discov- Dunn. weeks grading period of the Merit roll ery will be held at the Chuck Wagon for supper at 6:30 p.m., Stage Show begins at 7 p.m., and She was preceded in death 2014-2015 school year. Stu- Roberto Corona, Dylan AARP 199 meets June 19 Discovery Camp closes at 8:30 p.m. by her parents and her neph- dents earning status are: Erickson, Oscar Espinoza, VBS is for 3-year-olds to eighth grade; teen camp meets, too. Adults will also camp to ew, Dewayne Dunn. Second grade Esteban Garibay, Daniel Men- AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet Friday, June 19, at 10 a.m. at Bay Area discover God’s word while kids are on camp excursions. Morrison is survived by Honor roll dez, John Moya, Ella Myers, Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook (the large building with a blue There is no charge, but registration is required in order to have enough food and supplies. her husband of 54½ years, Herli Barahona, Kristin Do, Dylan Nguyen, Audrey Pare- roof inside Clear Lake Park on the north side of NASA Parkway). For more information, call 281-922-5673 or email [email protected]. William O. Morrison Sr.; Jose Flores, Anneliese Good- des, Gael Ramos, Malik Sim- Everyone is invited to come to , and to enjoy coffee, cookies and fellow- daughters Carla D. Parker rum, Kayla Lam, Ilijah Limon, mons-Nguyen and Hannah ship at 9:30 a.m. before the meeting starts at 10 a.m. (Jeffrey) and Marilyn Morri- Ryan Nguyen, Riley Nguy- Zamora. Every month, the group has different speakers to discuss various topics of interest to Clear Lake Bridge holds son (Glen), both of Houston; en-To, Tahllon Provost, Julian Fourth grade seniors. Every two months the group has a potluck lunch. son William O. Morrison Jr. Ruiz, Hunter Stacey, Cruz Honor roll The June 19 speaker will be Dr. Niloufar Ghadiri, a board certified in internal medi- The Clear Lake Bridge Club, 16614 Sea Lark Road in Houston (between Ramada Drive of Galveston; brothers Pres- Torres, Caitlyn Tran, Vivian Jordi Acosta, Katherine cine physician with Houston Methodist St. John Hospital. She will speak about metabol- and El Camino Real), will join with other American contract bridge clubs to participate in a ton L. Dunn Sr. (Bertha) of Tran, Thomas Young and Jordi Alvarez, Mariana Cuevas, fundraiser to support Alzheimer’s disease care and research. ic syndrome, which is a collection of symptoms that can lead to diabetes and heart dis- Elizabeth, Ark., and Allie Zamudio. Raymundo De La Garza, Van- The club will sponsor fundraising bridge games. There will be a benefi t game Sunday, Dunn (Brenda) of Savannah, ease, and how to avoid this common disease. There will be time for questions and Merit roll eli Gonzalez, Billy Junkin, June 21, beginning at 1 p.m. On Monday, June 22, the club will sponsor two games and serve Tenn.; sisters Carolyn Horton Ayaan Ali, Eduardo Cue- Connor King, Evan Krustchin- answers. lunch between the two. The cost of the Sunday game will be $8. The Monday games will be (Paulk) of Savannah, Tenn., The group also organizes day trips by bus to local area points of interest at minimal vas, Alexis Davis, Tripp Harris, sky, Ivan Lopez, Sean Lopez, $18 for both games, or one game will be $10. Profi ts will go to the Alzheimer’s foundation. and Betty McLeod (Jerry) Kaden Mai, Mariela Quirino, Olivia Lugo, Felipe Miranda, cost. The next day trip is on June 23 to the George Bush Presidential Library and There will be two sections of each game. One section will be for players with 0-500 points. of Grapeland, Texas; grand- Museum at College Station. The following trip will be on Aug. 26 to Chappell Hill Dillon Steve, Philip Tran and Ann Nguyen, Landon Nguyen, The other section will be for 500 plus player points. children Nicole Morrison of Emma Zamora. Sydnee Pector, Jade To Nguy- Lavender & Berry Farm and Gift Shop. Lunch will be at the Chappell Hill Deli and This is just one of the special games planned for June. Regular games are Monday-Friday Houston, Scott Parker (Lyn- Third grade en, Joseph Vu, Kate Wang and Bakery. at 10 a.m., Tuesday night at 7 p.m., Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m., Wednesday afternoon at 2 da) of Friendswood, Jennifer Honor roll Ainsley Willis. For those who are interested in joining the group, annual dues are $6 per year/per p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Some of these games are at the beginner level. Sechrist (Jeffrey) of Canton, Viviana Acosta, Nancy Merit roll person. However, one must be a member of national AARP to join any local chapter. For more information, call the bridge club at 281-480-1911. N.C.; Justin Parker (Kelly) of Bazaldua, Julia Hernandez, Chelsey Blanton, Shelby For more information, contact Quin Shepperd at 281-486-7770 or Qeshepperd@ Dave Glandorf, resident bridge teacher, will also begin his next series of lessons at the Houston; and Amy Muniz of Eric Huynh, An Huynh, Jor- Carte, Hannah Carte, Camren yahoo.com. Clear Lake Club. Information on these can be obtained by email at drglan [email protected] Candler, N.C.; great-grand- dan Leahman, Joshua Lopez, Fowler, Dylan Nguyen, Sieryn or by calling 281-488-6318. children Aubrey Davis, Ash- Hailey Maldonado, Cindy Rocha, Jakob Serna, Johnny Hobby Lions Club to meet ton Davis, Emma Parker and Nguyen, Tuyet Nguyen, Sabri- Tran and Jared Zamudio Hobby Airport Lions Club will meet Wednesday, June 17, at noon at the Golden Corral at Fuqua and I-45. For more information, email HobbyAirportLions@gmail. Elected offi cials share their words com. Constable at Atkinson Career Day Local library events set Are you prepared Parker Williams Branch The following events are scheduled this week at the Parker Williams Branch Li- for hurricane season? brary, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. By U.S. Rep. Pete Olson Manga Club will meet Friday, June 12, at 4 p.m. If the last one was missed, join at any time. It’s hard to believe, but the 2015 Hurri- water, snacks and canned foods is useful cane Season is already here. If there’s one and at times, lifesaving after storms fre- On Saturday, June 13, Mango Meetup is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Those using Man- lesson that we on the Texas Gulf Coast just quently cause homes to lose gas and elec- go Languages (or any resource) to learn a language may come to practice what they’ve learned from the rain and flooding we tricity. Items such as batteries for hand learned. Call the library to RSVP and tell them the language being learned. endured, it’s the importance of early and radios and flashlights are also helpful and Create a Super Hero: Origins and Powers will be presented on Monday, June 15, thorough preparation. Working together, we difficult to find following hurricanes and at 2:30 p.m. Learn about where some superheroes gained their powers while fi guring can appreciate the importance of hurricane tropical storms. out a back story and set of powers for oneself. preparation and having the necessary 4. Prepare an emergency evacuation Movie Madness will present Inkheart, Rated PG, on Wednesday, June 17, at 2 p.m. information to be ready for this hurricane plan. Create a plan regarding where you season. can stay and temporary housing locations Wednesdays – Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Here are five tips from NOAA’s National for your animals prior to a storm warning. In Thursdays – Toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Hurricane Center on how to best prepare the event of an evacuation, follow FEMA’s Saturdays – Vietnamese Storytime: Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 begins at and survive a hurricane: Evacuation guidelines. 11:15 a.m., and Level 3 begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information, speak with Loc Bui. 1. Know the difference between hurri- 5. Stay alert in case of other natural For information, call the Parker Williams Library at 281-484-2036. cane and tropical storm “watches” and disasters. The passing of the hurricane eye Bracewell Branch Library “warnings.” A hurricane watch is a notifica- is not the end of a storm. NOAA warns that tion for residents to be on alert of a poten- tornadoes, high winds and the possibility of The following summer reading program events are scheduled for June at Bracewell tial storm. Areas that are reported to have a hurricane changing its course makes it Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint. a storm warning are required to take imme- important to remain alert following a storm. A Kid’s Craft and Gaming is set for 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11; Movie Time will be diate actions to safeguard life. Our county offices also have important held Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m.; Express Children’s Theatre is scheduled for Tuesday, 2. Keep emergency contact information local emergency management information June 16, at 2 p.m.; and Music and Movement is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. handy. Phone numbers for local emergency if you need it. Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday from management officers, local law enforce- Additionally, in the event of a hurricane, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday ment, hospitals, utility service providers my office stands ready to help. Should the and insurance information are recommend- need arise for assistance, please feel free Constable Phil Sandlin (back) watches as Atkinson Elementary School fi rst- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ed to be kept nearby during storms. to contact one of my Texas offices or my For more information on programs, call the Bracewell Branch Library at 832-393- graders Cynthia Pineda (front) and Esbeidy Fonseca from Rosa Quintana’s 3. Pack emergency kits ahead of time. Washington office. Be safe and be pre- class take a tour of the police vehicle during career week. Photo submitted 2580. Packing essential items such as bottled pared. Thursday, June 11, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 HPD mounted patrol visits Frazier Frazier scholarships awarded to seniors

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The Frazier Elementary PTO scholarships were presented to Dobie seniors Valerie Mendoza (left) and Chelsea Tajonera (right), by Frazier PTO presi- dent Rossana Bobbitt (center).

The Houston Police Department Mounted Patrol Lopez, Nathan Moya, Johnathon Garza, (third visited Frazier Elementary recently as part of the row) Jeremiah Martinez, Camila Garcia, Toryn school’s annual career fair. Pictured is Janielle Wi- Provost, Jeremiah Ramos, Aaliyah Longoria, Gen- ley’s Pre-K class with the offi cers and their horses. esis Tamez, Gilbert Andrade, (fourth row) Janielle Shown are, left to right, (front row) Isabella Peci- Wiley, Denise Diaz, (back row) Offi cer H.L. Mann na, Hyrum Wheeler, Mia Gonzalez, (second row) and Offi cer Juan Gomez. Marissa Martinez, Jordyn Rodriguez, Kimberly Photo submitted The Thuy Epperson State Farm Educational The Ruth Young Memorial Scholarship was presented to Dobie senior, Carli Scholarship was presented to Dobie senior Car- Blue in memory of former Frazier student, Ruth Young. The award was pre- olina Herrera. The scholarship was presented by sented by Young’s father, Mark Young, for the 10th year. Also, in attendance State Farm agent Thuy Epperson who was also Bush Elementary awarded $4,980 grant were the recipients of the fi rst and fourth annual Ruth Young Memorial Schol- a student at Frazier Elementary and Dobie High Laura Bush Elementary This grant provides re- ning reading skills. and demonstrate knowledge. arships, Tina Bui and Samantha Valdez. Left to right are Samantha Valdez, School and received the Frazier PTO Scholar- was awarded a grant for sources to promote literacy Students are taught to im- Literacy centers will have Carli Blue, Mark Young and Tina Bui. ship as a graduating senior. $4,980 on Wednesday, May and movement within the prove muscle memory need- folder games and activities 20, from Pasadena Indepen- classroom with a program ed for writing and should be that align with the songs used dent School District’s Cen- called HeidiSongs. This is a able to access letter sounds in the lessons. tury Club via McDonald’s. curriculum in which students and sight words through con- Students will be encour- This grant was written by learn math and language skills nections to songs they know. aged to learn as they sing and kindergarten teacher Jac- through song and dance. Whole group instruction dance their way to reading. queline Breed, first-grade These HeidiSongs materi- and guided practice will be Ronald McDonald deliv- teacher Melanie Resendez, als allow teacher to incorpo- interactive as the students use ered the grant along with and second-grade teacher rate a variety of learning Promethean Board and dry Pasadena Independent School Kelly Senulis. styles when teaching begin- erase boards to participate District administrators.

The Lindsay Simpson Memorial Scholarship was presented to Dobie senior, Zachary Blue in mem- The Matthew Kutra Memorial Scholarship was presented to Dobie senior, Alex- ory of former Frazier student, Lindsay Simpson. is Corpus in memory of former Frazier student, Matthew Kutra. The award The scholarship was presented by Simpson’s was presented by Kutra’s parents, Julie and Deron Kutra and his brother, Aar- mother, Lauren Simpson. Left to right are Lau- on Kutra. Left to right area Julie Kutra, Alexis Corpus, Aaron Kutra and Deron ren Simpson and Zachary Blue. Kutra. Dobie to host Camp Invention Dobie High School recent- endorsements are placed under Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Mia Creekmore, Emergency Center; Chris Bezdek, Education Foun- ly announced plans to host a the heading STEM, or are very Devin Duong, Joshua Meija, Andrew Bryant, Huy Le, dation treasurer; Suzanne Anderson, LBE counselor; STEM-focused program this much STEM related. These summer called Camp Inven- pathways have been created Jocelyn Ceguera, Max Torres, (second row) Kordier Jodie Kennemer, Pasadena ISD General Counsel; Jac- tion. in order to attract students to Dimas, Reggie Cameron, Katie Ruiz, Isaac Vasquez, queline Breed, kindergarten teacher; Debbie Barrett, According to camp direc- course work that will prepare Trjah Smith, Ale Santiago, (third row) Christian Ter- principal; Stephanie Miller, assistant principal; and tor and Dobie teacher Clinton them for 21st-century jobs. uel, Amorian Wright McBride, Kaylee Guevara, Mon- Renea Ivy, Pasadena ISD Associate Superintendent of Hopper, Camp Invention is a “Camp Invention is a terrif- ica Luna, (back row) Barbara Walling from Neighbors Communications. Photo submitted hands-on program that invites ic way for students to prepare children ages 6 to 12 to ex- themselves for jobs that hav- plore, develop questions and en't been created yet. Prob- solve real-world problems lem-solving skills are rated Dobie government students offer support through the creative use of the most crucial skill needed tools and materials. for the future workforce,” The United States is a said Dobie Principal Franklin global leader in business and Moses. He continued, “I en- innovation because of the courage students to be a part genius and hard work of sci- of this great opportunity being entists, engineers and innova- offered at Dobie.” tors. Yet according to the U.S. Camp Invention will be Department of Education, less held on the campus of Dobie that 16 percent of high school High School from July 6 to seniors are interested in a ca- July 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. reer in science, technology, each day. engineering or mathematics – The weeklong camp costs STEM. $150 per student, or $125 for A major component of the children of Pasadena ISD House Bill 5, passed by the employees. Texas Legislature in 2013, is For more information about the introduction of endorse- registration or curriculum, ments to the graduation plan of email chopper@pasadenaisd. every student in a public high org or call 713-740-0370, ex- school. A large portion of these tension 04365.

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The Voice of Community-Minded People 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 Dobie High School Government Pathway students Andrea Diaz, Alexis Lopez, Nikki Howell, Alyssa E-mail: [email protected] offered support at the Get Moving Fun Day of Cardenas, Julian Benitez and Dulce Hernandez. Shine. Shown are, left to right, Maxine Gomez, Photo submitted Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 11, 2015 Burnett Elementary Israeli Folk Dancing Over The Back Fence by Alexis continues through July names all-year rolls Israeli Folk Dancing continues, and new dancers are Burnett Elementary School Anna Serpas. joining every session. The public is invited to join in and recently released its all year Fourth grade have fun while reaping the benefits of excellent cardiovas- honor, merit, perfect atten- Jonathan Espinoza, Lyz- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BILL! June 14 is the day to sing a birthday Marilyn Millet, Myla Pallorina-Mamitag, cular work. The sessions are not built on one another, so if dance and achievement rolls beth Flores, Lluvia Martinez Local businessman Bill Winning cel- song to Heather Trog. Matthew Kippley and Edily Watson; a few are missed, it is easy to catch up quickly. for the 2014-2015 school year. and Yair Martinez. ebrates his birthday Monday, June 15. Melillo Middle School Saturday, June 13: Daniel Huston, The dances are held at Congregation Shaar Hashalom, Students earning status are: Perfect attendance Best wishes are sent from his wife, Celebrating a birthday June 15 is Betty Rhonda Jones, Andrea Amaro Delatorre, 16020 El Camino Real, Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All-year honor roll All year Carol, family, friends, and the staff at the Henderson. Heidi Beckham and Keshia Rodriguez; Remaining June dates are June 15, 22 and 28. July dates First grade Kevin Alvarado, Tamryn Leader. Beverly Hills Intermediate Sunday, June 14: Thomas King, Sherie are July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Jenna Capps, Isaura Cor- Anderson, Tevyn Anderson, SCHOOL DAZE Blow out the birthday candles for Taylor, Wesley Holt, Thomas Golightly, Dances are $4 per session or $35 for 10 sessions for rea, Sophia Ford, Maximilia- Alexandrea Arias, Angie The following personnel and staff Eglantina Torres June 12. On June 15, Sandra Torres, Dale Brister, Kelley CSH members, and $5 per session or $45 for 10 sessions no Gonzalez, Alan Hernandez, Arias, Enrique Banda, Leigha members of the Pasadena Independent light the candles for a double-layer birth- Brown, Laura Keith, Karl Jasso and for nonmembers, to cover expenses. Everyone is welcome Jefry Ordonez and Mariah Bolar, Kiara Brannon, Londyn School District celebrate birthdays June day cake for Georgina Baeza and Carla Sandy Gutheinz; Monday, June 15: to join the group – even if never attended before. Romero. Clarke, Kayla Coleman and For more information, contact the synagogue office at Second grade Manuel Colunga. 11 through June 17. Castillo. Margarita Duron, Yvette Hoisington, 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. Tamryn Anderson, Kirsten Christopher Contreras, Da- Burnett Elementary Thompson Intermediate Oscar Guevara, Amanda LeeAnn, Duong, Emily Henriquez, vid Contreras, Nam Duong, Jennifer Ramirez celebrates a birth- Kaylyn Harlan celebrates a birthday Dana Castillo, Raquel Fotorny, Jen Congregation Shaar Hashalom presents Skye Koch, Trish Nguyen, Nathalia Elizalde, Adrian day June 14. June 11. Sing a happy birthday song to Joyce, Corrie Gallaway, Jason Evans Angel Padilla, Angel Rhodes, Figueroa, Lyzbeth Flores, Bush Elementary Rachel Heffernan June 13. and Derek Gray; Tuesday, June 16: Pirkei Avot: Ethics of Our Fathers Sydney Rodriguez, Luis Sala- Emilee Frank, Kaylee Frank, The day for a party for Mariana Dobie High Michael Amos, Sandra Waldrop, Billy The second chapter of the Ethics of Our Fathers is zar and Stephen Wilson. Humberto Gaona, Margarita Meneses is June 17. June 14 is the day for a birthday party Stanley, Arturo Ayala, Niki Youngberg, here, with Rabbi Johnny Ouzzan. This is part of a six- Third grade Gaona, Mariana Garcia and Frazier Elementary for Stefanie McKinney. On June 17, Melissa Farr and Caitlin Caughlin; and weeks series, conducted on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Kaitlyn Corona and Oscar Samuel Garcia. Bonnie Murray celebrates a birthday light the candles for a double-layer birth- Wednesday, June 17: Javier Fuentes, at Congregation Shaar Hashalom, 16020 El Camino Real. Sosa. Xally Hernandez, Javier June 11. June 17 is the day for a birthday day cake for Miguel Herrera and John Patrick Thomas, Steven Bryant, Rick Fourth grade Legaspi, Amarissa Lopez, Don’t worry if a session or two is missed – one can still Iveth Flores, Nadia Koch Jennifer Ly, Connor Maldo- cake for Emily McLaughlin. Kneisler. Bailey, Christine Thomas, Charles benefit from the rest. and Cindy Medina. nado, Jackson McCall, Ariela Meador Elementary FACEBOOK FRIENDS Maricle, Jan McDonald, Michelle Miller The remaining class date is June 17. Investment in the All-year merit roll Medina, Isaac Mendoza, Amir Marking a birthday June 12 is Margo CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS and Stephanie Hartman. studies is $15 per class. First grade Miles, Seth Miller, Mario Sanchez. The Leader sends happy birthday LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Congregation Shaar Hashalom is located at in Houston, Kayla Aguirre, Blue Ban- Moreno and Samuel Moreno. Moore Elementary wishes to its Facebook friends who cele- Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, and is the Conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. The da, Aniya Brannon, Kiara Ny Nguyen, Dorothy Nwo- The day for a party for Laura Rodriguez brate a birthday this week: congratulations, etc., to mynews@south community is invited to attend. For information, contact Brannon, Megan Bui, Ashley su, Samuel Pineda, JaMeria is June 11. Blow out the birthday candles Thursday, June 11: Greg Medina, beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject at 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. Cantarero, Kennedy Cavazos, Porche, Chloe Robles, Lyla for Dixie Thompson June 16. Nicoale Zeigler-Clement and Debbie line. Items must be submitted by Friday Davia Constantino, David Rohmfeld, Jessica Rohm- Stuchbery Elementary Mills; Friday, June 12: Charlie Groover, noon for the next week’s publication. Dobie sets class reunions Contreras, Lila Davis, David feld, Daniel Saravia, Alyson Elizalde, Joseph Faz, Lexi Schwausch, Sahalley Silva, Class of 1970 45-year Reunion Galindo and Deigo Garcia. Israel Yanez Gutierrez and The J. Frank Dobie Class of 1970 will hold its 45th Sarah Garza, Marcé Gib- Laisha Zarazua. South Houston Int. student, Thompson teacher selected reunion on July 25, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Las Brisa son, Matthew Gonzalez, Mi- Kindergarten achievement Mexican Bar and Grill. More details can be found on randa Hernandez, Londyn All year Facebook, search for “Dobie Class 1970 Reunion.” Johnson, Siah Johnson, Juan- Alma Argueta, Angela Ar- for JASON National Argonaut Exploration in Bahamas Class of 1975 40-year Reunion ita Juarez, Travis Keith, Kim- gueta, Louis Aviles, Alexavier The J. Frank Dobie Class of 1975 will hold its 40-year berly Ledesma, Adriana Mar- Barrera, Leigha Bolar, Moses Melissa Trevizo Institute in the Bahamas the classroom and inspire write essays explaining cool things about the reunion Sept. 25-26 at South Shore Harbour Resort and tinez, Ariela Medina, Lennyn Carranza, Paige Duong, Diego PISD Communications with world renowned ex- students to pursue careers why they are the best candi- JASON program is the pas- Conference Center, 2500 S. Shore Blvd. in League City. Mendoza and Jeremiah Mosley. Garay, Jalese Gibson, Caela South Houston Interme- plorers, scientists and engi- in STEM careers. dates. sionate staff and that stu- Tickets are $85 per person if paid by Aug. 1. Tickets at the Matthew Nguyen, Victory Griffi n, Alexavier Hernandez, diate eighth-grader Daniel neers as part of the JASON As part grant from Chev- When Leon and Waters dents get to embark on a door or after Aug. 1 will be $100 per person. This includes Nwosu, Alex Perez, Johna- Divinity Jones and Jasara Key. Leon and Thompson Inter- National Argonaut pro- ron, students and educators begin their journey, they scientific adventure and dinner and entertainment for Saturday night. A block of than Ramos, Rebecca Reyes, Luna Khuory, Sydney Lum- mediate eighth-grade teach- gram. from 12 districts were able will participate in hands-on learn in the real world rooms at a special rate will be available. Luis Rocha, Elias Rodriguez, sey, Miah Martinez, Samuel er Carol Waters have been JASON Learning is a to join the Jason Argonaut research at Cape Eleuthera, instead of typical classroom For more information, call Susie Holmes Holt at 281- Miranda Rodriguez, Camila Moreno, Andy Nguyen, Toby selected to experience the national science organiza- Exploration. The process to collecting samples and learning. I’m looking for- 222-4140, Pam West Saxton at 832-330-8368, or Debbie Santini, Ryan Stanley-Land- Nguyen, Brittany Ocanas, Isa- opportunity of a lifetime. tion that partners with be accepted into the pro- studying aquaculture and ward to taking a step back Green Harrell at 832-818-5028. reneau, Parker Tran and Kevin iah Ochoa, Mikeal Pantaleon, They will participate in a NOAA, NASA, National gram is highly rigorous and sea life. and seeing students flourish Velasquez. Destiny Parker, Andy Pineda weeklong exploratory adven- Geographic and others to requires students and teach- “This will be a new in that kind of environ- Second grade and Kaden Ramirez. Lena Hoang, Riley Marti- Daniel Salamanca, Gael ture at the Cape Eleuthera help science come alive in ers to submit a video and experience that I will ment.” Pasadena Little Theatre nez, Caiden Oliver, Chloe Ro- Salinas, Alexander Sanchez, remember for the rest of my The JASON Argonaut 4318 Allen-Genoa Road bles and Alex Sosa. Geovanny Sanchez, Kallye life,” Leon said. “This is program was made possible Performances: Third grade Sigue, Ashlee Taylor, Nolen going to be a really fun through a generous dona- experience, and I know it tion from Chevron. The dis- June 12 - 28, 2015 Alan Bui, Yalat DeLuna, Thomas, Damian Torres, Adri- Thurs., June 25, Katya Flores, Xally Hernan- anna Ubias, Adrian Villatoro will be a good opportunity trict partnered with Chevron dez, Adriana Ramirez and and Xamira Zambrano. for me.” to provide JASON curricu- & Fri/Sat @ 8 p.m. Leon and Waters were lum for middle and inter- & Sun @ 3 p.m. honored at the 2015 JASON mediate school students Reservations: Master Gardeners host program National Argonaut recep- throughout the school year. online at tion recently in Spring “Chevron is proud to Goodbye Charlie pasadenalittletheatre.org on conservation in wetlands Branch along with the other invest in JASON Learning, A Play by or call On Wednesday, June 17, Harris County Master Argonaut explorers. which is our flagship Directed by Revis Bell 713-941-1PLT(1758) Gardeners at Precinct 2 welcomes Andrew Sipocz of They were also honored Science, Technology, Engi- Texas Parks and Wildlife, who will present Wetlands and at the Pasadena Indepen- neering and Math (STEM) Wildlife Conservation and Restoration at 10 a.m. The dent School District’s May program in Houston,” said event will be held in the Clear Lake Park meeting room, board meeting where the Joni Baird, Chevron public Largest selection of 5001 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. For more informa- 2014 JASON Argonaut affairs manager. “The pro- explorers student Helios gram connects students with wigs in Texas! tion, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu. FEATURING Trevino, now a student at real-world science and Pasadena Early College exploration experience to ESTETICA High School, and educator inspire and motivate them to DESIGNS Kidz Come 1st Jessica McCoy, now a study and pursue STEM WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION teacher at the Lewis Career careers. With the number of OF WIGS & Daycare & Learning Center The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS and Technical High School, STEM jobs continuing to The Right Form! by JODEE shared their experiences. grow in Houston, creating a Caring Fitters Trained & Certified “This is an honor to be strong STEM foundation in to Help With All Your After Becky’s NOW ENROLLING Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. 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It’s to U.S. global competitive- Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 South Houston Intermediate eighth-grader Daniel Leon and Thompson Inter- going to be amazing to work ness to our ability to create A Beka Curriculum mediate eighth-grade teacher Carol Waters, have been selected to participate with students and guide good jobs and to the overall in the JASON Learning National Argonaut program in the Bahamas. them through this process,” economic strength of our Photo submitted Waters said. “Some of the great community.” 10863 Kirkfair Dr. 281-464-3711, O Houston, TX 77089 713-870-0700, C WWeddings,eddinHallgs, RReceptions,eception s,Rentals RRetirements,etirements, BBirthdayirthday PPartiesarties American Legion Post 490 Remember When 11702 Galveston Road (across from Ellington Field) 35 years ago (1980) mont pool employees, lifeguard eant expanded to include en- hawk was fi nally accepted placed Jack Bailey, who had Eight major accidents re- Bobby Richmond and assistant trants from outside the South by the county and opened al- served as president for two of sulting in the deaths of two manager Bobby Carlton, avert- Belt area. lowing access to Dixie Farm the last four years. Marshall 281-481-1179 drivers and the hospitaliza- ed a tragedy when they rescued J. Frank Dobie sophomore Road. Kendrick would serve in Qui- Call between 9 AM - 1 PM M-F tion of approximately 10 a 1-year-old girl who fell into Devin Mitchell was selected Houston Mayor Bill White jano-Lerma’s former position Capacity: 300 others since September 1979 the deep end of the pool. the Outstanding Female Am- agreed to particpate in the an- of assistant secretary. marked Choate Road as one 30 years ago (1985) bassador at the Hugh O’Brian nual Fourth of July parade. of the most dangerous thor- Directors of MUD 13 Youth Foundation seminar. It was his fourth consecutive oughfares in the area. would hold another election 15 years ago (2000) appearance in the parade. The Houston Water Qual- concerning the $14.5 million South Belt area taxpay- 5 years ago (2010) ity Control Division contin- bond issue if response to a ers, and their counterparts The First Convenience FURNITURE RE-DO ued to work to clear the rust questionnaire was favorable. throughout Harris County, Bank inside the Kroger at from the South Belt area’s Pasadena Independent were to begin paying consid- the intersection of Beltway water. The water became School District trustees hired erably more in property taxes 8 and Sabo was robbed at • Re-Pair • Re-Finish tinted with rust when an ex- Dexter Joiner to be the dis- when tax bills arrived. Most roughly 9:15 a.m. According cessive amount of chlorine in trict’s delinquent tax attorney properties in the South Belt to police, two suspects were • Re-Glue • Re-Screw the water began corroding the effective July 1. area would see an increase of involved in the robbery. No rust in the water pipes. A right turn lane was add- value set near 10 percent, the weapons were used, and no ‘We Re-Do For You’ Quick action of two Sage- ed on Fuqua at the eastbound maximum allowed by Texas one was injured, police said. For Free Estimates Call: approach to the bridge over law. The suspects reportedly fled I-45. This was the result of a Dick Mills retired after 34 the scene in an unidentified Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 joint project between the city years with Pasadena Indepen- vehicle. This was not the WALKER LAW OFFICES and the South Belt Chamber dent School District. first time the bank had been of Commerce. Woody Owens, a Green robbed. The previous Octo- Milton Walker, J.D. Maintenance and cleanup Tee resident, was elected to ber, the bank was robbed by crews from Harris County the Pearland City Council in someone the FBI dubbed the 281-481-0909 Flood Control began working a run-off election. His victo- “Billy Goat Bandit.” No im- on ditches in the Sagemont ry and the election of Larry mediate arrests were made. WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES area. Marcott appeared to give Former South Belt res- 25 years ago (1990) support to the extension of ident Leonard “Kirk” South Belt BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS Spilled diesel fuel caused Scarsdale Boulevard. Narcisse retired from the LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT several wrecks on the Gulf Jamie Barrica began proj- Houston Fire Department www.walkerlaw.com Freeway between Scarsdale ects to keep a promise to Jon- after serving more than 30 Graphics and FM 2351 within a matter athan Barrica. He promised years. Narcisse worked his 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston 281-481-0909 of two minutes. to work hard for the safety of entire HFD career serving the A 20-year-old man drowned Texas teenagers by forming a South Belt community. After while swimming at Windmill citizen’s petition for no pur- completing the Houston & Printing WINNER BEST ROOFING COMPANY IN BAY AREA Lakes. chase or possession of hand- Fire Department Training Dr. Allison Cambre was guns in the state. Academy, Narcisse was ini- Spring Call named the new pastor at 10 years ago (2005) tially assigned to Fire Station One stop for all your wedding needs: Specials Now! Cokesbury United Methodist Three of the Breedlove No. 61, located on Monroe Church. identical quadruplets were Road near Almeda Genoa South Belt resident Hilda home. The fourth, Adelle Fe- Road, where he worked from • Invitations • Reception Cards Rios was named the 1990- licia, remained in the hospital March 1980 until May 1991. 91 Teacher of the Year of due to a heart valve problem. He then transferred to Fire • Response Cards • Thank You Notes 5 Year Labor the Deer Park Independent The quads were born to Do- Station No. 70, located on Warranty School District. bie graduates Eric and Shel- Beamer Road near Beltway • Matchbooks • Scrolls 20 years ago (1995) ley Breedlove. 8, where he served the last 19 A light pole stood in the Ellington Field was named years on the “B” shift until • Napkins way of the freeway connector on the Base Realignment and his retirement. After retiring, • Vinyl completing the southbound Closure committee’s list to be Narcisse said he intended to Kevin Dalley ’76 Dobie Grad • Hardi Board lanes of the Gulf Freeway to downsized, but the fi ght was travel and spend more time 11555 Beamer Chris Dalley ‘79 Dobie Grad Siding the east side of the beltway. not over. Both Texas senators with his family. The San Jacinto College and all local congressmen 1 year ago (2014) system began searching for joined with members of the Mariselle Quijano-Ler- a new chancellor to replace community in the attempt to ma was elected to serve as 281-484-4337 outgoing chancellor Tom build a case at the federal lev- president of the Pasadena 281-481-9683 Sewell. el to keep the base open. Independent School District REPLACEMENT & STORM WINDOWS The Miss South Belt pag- The extension of Black- board of trustees. She re- Thursday, June 11, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 KPRC surprises student with Senior Scholarship Award PISD names Professional of the Year Houston’s KPRC 2 made dent Rama Imad with a 20 graduating high school 2’s morning newscast. stood out as an extraordi- When it comes to improv- went to Renee Welch, regis- to partner with community dards for students in Pasadena a surprise visit to Clear $2,000 KPRC 2 Senior seniors were each surprised When KPRC anchors nary student. “She is not ing the safety, health and tered nurse at Pasadena resources ISD who require school Horizons Early College Scholarship Award. with a $2,000 scholarship Owen Conflenti and Rachel afraid of any challenge wellness of students and Memorial High School. • Continues to improve health-related services. Addi- High School (CHECHS) at This April, KPRC kicked over four weeks. Each McNeill surprised Imad at a given to her, and this is one staff, school nurses are con- Each principal was asked professional practice by seek- tionally, she serves on multi- the San Jacinto College off its Senior Scholarship week, a scholarship recipi- CHECHS senior seminar, of the many reasons Rama sidered superheroes. to submit the name of a ing relevant staff develop- ple committees including a South campus to award stu- Award program, in which ent was featured on KPRC her shock and surprise was was selected for this schol- For the first time, Pasadena health care professional who ment opportunities standards committee while felt throughout the room. arship,” said Nylen. “She Independent School District met all criteria outlined in All nominations were maintaining her position as “To have received a exemplifies what a true, honored a school nurse as the the nomination application. reviewed by a committee. lead nurse for the district.” scholarship where the dedicated student can Health Care Professional of Those include the following: According to district nurse A longtime resident of deciding factors weren’t my accomplish here at Clear the Year. This individual • Displays genuine con- specialist April Weisedel, Pasadena, Welch attended all own words, but those of my Horizons Early College demonstrates excellence in cern for the health and Welch had not only met the Pasadena ISD schools includ- teachers and mentors, was High School and San the nursing practice, advo- well-being of students and criteria, but exceeded all ing South Shaver Elementary, absolutely phenomenal,” Jacinto College.” cates for students ensuring staff expectations. Southmore Intermediate and that every opportunity is pro- • Aptitude to embrace and “Renee has consistently Sam Rayburn High School, said Imad. “It reminds me Imad has definitely over- vided for them to receive work collaboratively with gone above and beyond the where she graduated in 1977. that hard work and perse- come her share of obstacles. health care services, and colleagues requirements of a school She graduated from Texas verance pay off and that When she was in the sixth makes outstanding contribu- • Strong focus on serving nurse,” Weisedel said. “She Woman’s University in 1981 four years of juggling aca- grade, she contracted men- tions to the health and as an advocate for students mentors new nurses, creates with a Bachelor of Science demics, work, and being ingitis and as a result suf- well-being of students and and families student health care plans that degree in nursing and general involved in high school, fered from memory loss staff in the district. The honor • Embraces opportunities meet state and national stan- sciences. college, and the community and the loss of her pho- Shortly after college, she do not go unnoticed. I am to-memory. She was bound began her nursing career at so honored to be a part of to a wheelchair for one year Park Plaza Hospital as the the tight-knit family here at before moving to crutches, medical, surgical, E.R. and CHECHS and San Jacinto and up until ninth grade, house supervisor. She later College.” attended physical therapy transitioned into nursery care Natalie Nylen, CHECHS for tremors in her fingers at Jefferson Davis Hospital KPRC anchors Owen Confl enti and Rachel McNeill surprised Clear Horizons Early where she worked in transi- College High School and San Jacinto College student Rama Imad with a $2,000 KPRC2 community liaison and and hand. Her math skills tional care, NICU and served Senior Scholarship Award. Pictured are, left to right, Dr. Brenda Jones, San Jacinto independent study-mentor- were adversely affected and as director of low birth weight College South campus provost; Conflenti; Sheema Nasir (mother); Imad; McNeill; and ing teacher, nominated although she struggled in and premature growth and Dr. Brett Lemley, Clear Horizons Early College High School principal. Imad for the scholarship her math classes, she perse- development. Photo by Andrea Vasquez and says she has always vered and became a math Welch returned to her major. Pasadena ISD home in 1992 Recently, Imad, the 2015 as the school nurse at Wil- CHECHS valedictorian, liams Elementary, then Park Meador Elementary releases 4th graduated summa cum View Intermediate and Pasa- laude from San Jacinto dena Memorial where she College with an associate of currently serves as the lead science degree in mathe- nurse. nine-weeks, end of year rolls matics, three weeks before Her accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. Meador Elementary School and Tiffany Contreras. Mia Sanchez, Brianna Cindy Su, Yara Valois and Mi- she received her high school “We proudly recognize recently released its fourth Keana Davis, Ian Esquiv- Schulgen, Allon Seymore, Jor- chelle Zarate. diploma. Pasadena Memorial High School nurse Renee Welch (center front) receives fl owers Renee for her dedication and nine-weeks and end-of-year el, Yazmyne Gaines, Timothy dyn Smith, Itzel Sosa, Xavier Merit roll She has received a total from April Weisedel, district nurse specialist, after being named Pasadena ISD’s 2014- devotion to students, staff and recognized, honor and merit Guerra, Christopher Hernan- Swafford, Devin Terrell, Fer- Aysjha Anderson, Byan- of $398,000 in scholarship 15 Health Care Professional of the Year. Other nominees pictured are, left to right, the community,” Weisedel rolls for the 2014-2015 school dez, Kiera Jnlouis, Richard Le, nando Vargas, Janyvia Wil- ka Ayala, Bethany Espinoza, earnings. Imad has been (back row) Sylvia Moreno, Gardens Elementary; Heather Shirley, Milstead Middle said. “She is our health care year. Students earning status Alejandro Martinez, Xavier liams and Christopher Zarate. Edson Mareno, Samuel Mar- accepted to Johns Hopkins School; Ashleigh Morris, Fisher Elementary; and Colleen Hicks, Sparks Elementa- superhero and our Health are: Martinez, Liani Mercado and Second grade tinez, Mateo Mercado, Lex University in Baltimore, ry. Nominees not pictured are Nicole Seymour, Teague Elementary; Misty Harrison, Care Provider of the 2014- First grade Alessandria Meza. Honor roll Palm, Ileen Preza, Yainely Ro- where she plans to study Garfi eld Elementary; and Debra Blum, Red Bluff Elementary. Photo submitted 2015 School Year.” Recognized roll Jacoby Muniz, Blaze Mu- Bryan Anderson, Marvin bles, Lena Swick and Patience neuroscience. Jocelynne Adan, Leonela rua, Mary Nguyen, Minh Carter, Joshua Cavazos, Taty- Thomas. Aguila, Kevin Argueta, Hussai Nguyen, Cody Patterson, Jayla onna Chappel, Kendra De- Third grade Arias, London Bates, Natalia Pulido, Joaquin Ramirez, Ra- noon, Brenden Foxx, Anyscia Honor roll Betancourt, Ethan Blandon, chel Rivera, Jayden Robinson, Hagler, Natalie Martinez, Alex Escobar, Amely Fuen- Pasadena ISD alumni asked to participate Rick Bonilla, Alecia Cardenas, Kimberly Rodriguez, Irene Ro- Elaine Nguyen, Kristi Nguyen, tes, Arlett Gonzalez, Noelani Marlin Carter, Joseph Chacon sales and Gisell Sabillon. Aleks Saldana, Omar Santos, Gonzalez, Natali Iglesias, Arick Lastik, Jocelyn Nun- in directory project, district’s first in 10 years cio, Yulissa Oliva, Serenity Quillens, Arianna Ramos and Ever since he joined the Advance purchases are now included. Carter said. “We pointed out 866-615-2110; Sam Rayburn Students win math challenge Efrain Ruiz. Pasadena Independent School being accepted through “When alumni directories that many of our former stu- High – 800-651-2013; J. Merit roll District’s Communications Harris Connect. were produced in 1999 and dents closely associate with Frank Dobie High – 800- Arianna Borrego, Guada- Department five years ago, A data CD with the Pasa- 2005, those organizations our schools and our graduat- 829-8359; and Pasadena lupe Galvan, Scott Kay, Ale- Al Carter has maintained the dena Memorial alumni infor- and those social media tools ing classes. As such, a former Memorial High – 800-735- jandro Lopez, Leila Perales, same desk arrangement. On mation will be presented to were not in place,” Carter student may contact the com- 8239. Sariyah Pickens, Ariana Torres the left, a telephone. And on the school district and made said. pany, provide his class affili- Alumni who do not receive and Azael Villasenor. the right, four books – a set available – free of charge – to “The response rate then ation and information to be postcards within the next cou- Fourth grade of alumni directories for the Memorial alumni and alumni depended solely on the num- included in the directory.” ple of weeks are asked to call Honor roll district’s four oldest high groups with a non-commer- ber of alums who responded The contact numbers for the number for their high Landen Adame, Alex Ayala, schools. cial interest in the informa- to Harris Connect’s postcards the high schools are: school. The information gath- Lorenzo Cantu, Isaac Dao, Fa- “They’re never out of tion. and phone calls. Now we Pasadena High – 800-775- ering process will continue bian Martinez, Mark Penaloza reach,” says Carter, who “Because Memorial is rel- have the means to spread the 6321; South Houston High – through the summer. and Luis Torres. coordinates alumni develop- atively new with a relatively word in multiple ways, to Merit roll ment projects for the school small alumni base, a print encourage participation from Theresa Burchfi eld, Alex district. “There isn’t a day edition would not have been a Pasadena ISD perspective Carroll, Kylie Dennis, Cruz out of the week when I don’t cost effective,” Carter said. and, most importantly, to Medina and Marcelo Saucedo. pick up at least one of the “But because of the district’s answer questions and relieve End-of-Year rolls directories to help with strong desire to include any concerns alumni may First grade reunion inquiries or other Memorial in the process, we have about the process.” Recognized roll alumni requests. Some tug at were able to negotiate the Carter said it’s important Jocelynne Adan, Leonela your heartstrings.” production of a data CD that alumni understand that Aguila, Kevin Argueta, Hussai In just the past six months, that’s sure to be a helpful tool they are under no obligation Arias, London Bates, Natalia information from the dis- for Memorial classes plan- to purchase a directory when Betancourt, Ethan Blandon, trict’s alumni directories has ning their first reunions.” they contact Harris Connect. Rick Bonilla, Marlin Carter, led to of two senior The process of collecting “Harris Connect, of Atkinson Elementary believes that learning math facts is an important step Tiffany Contreras, Keana Da- rings lost nearly 50 years ago. information for the 2015 course, is in business to sell in the learning process regarding mathematics. The school has a contest vis and Ian Esquivel. Information from the books alumni directories began last its products and make called the Math Fact Challenge. Atkinson PTO donates two bicycles each Yazmyne Gaines, Timothy has helped friends reunite and week with the mailing of ,” Carter said. “When Guerra, Kiera Jnlouis, Audri- has assisted in tracking down postcards to Pasadena ISD contacting the company, a year to a boy and a girl who reach the highest required levels. This year’s na Lanza, Richard Le, Lauren alumni for hall of fame induc- alumni. The card asks each representative will go over winners are, left to right, Courtney Nguyen (kindergarten) and Guillermo Lewis, Alejandro Martinez, tions and other events. alumnus to call a toll-free product options and pricing. Fernandez (fi rst grade). Photo submitted Xavier Martinez, Liani Mer- Not all of the inquiries number and provide contact But there is no obligation to cado, Jocoby Muniz, Blaze have produced happy end- information and brief buy anything. Inclusion in Murua and Minh Nguyen. ings, such as a recent request biographical information for the book is not contingent on Jayla Pulido, Joaquin Ra- from a former teacher for use in the directory. Memorial a purchase.” mirez, Rachel Rivera, Jayden assistance in locating one of graduates are asked to log in Carter said the Pasadena Atkinson 4th 9-weeks rolls Robinson, Kimberly Rodri- her prize pupils – no longer to a website to provide their ISD has also made arrange- Atkinson Elementary School li Marban, Valerie Pesquera, Third grade guez, Irene Rosales, Gisell Sa- living, it turned out. information. ments with Harris Connect to recently announced its honor Thien Pham, George Sando- Dylan Dao, Nathan Mc- billon, Mia Sanchez, Brianna “There were tears,” Carter “There is no obligation of include responses from for- and merit rolls and principal’s val, Jazlynn Urban, Stephanie Clure, Duyen Nguyen, Linda Schulgen, Jordyn Smith, Itzel said, “but also closure.” any kind attached to the pro- mer students from the five list for the fourth nine-weeks Vieyra and Nathan Zavala. Pham, Christina Prouse and Sosa and Fernando Vargas. Still, just as alumni age, so cess,” Carter said. “An alum- district high schools who did grading period of the 2014- Third grade Emily Reyes. Second grade do alumni directories. As nus can decline to have any not finish high school at that Kathy Brown White, a 1968 South Houston High 2015 school year. Students Tara Al-Taher, Vianey Al- Fourth grade Honor roll such, the Pasadena ISD has or all of his contact and bio campus. School graduate, holds up her senior ring, recently earning status are: anis, José Flores, Victor Gar- Janet Armenta, Alexis Bryan Anderson, Tatyonna contracted with Harris information included. What’s “Previously, the company returned to her with the help of information gleaned Principal’s roll cia, Adrian Gonzalez, Kalib Cline, Jade Gallegos, Iliana Chappel, Brenden Foxx, Any- Connect, a Virginia-based important is that we generate worked only with graduation from the 2005 SHHS Alumni Directory. The ring Kindergarten Le, Henry Nguyen, Christina Mealey, Katelin Nguyen, Kel- scia Hagler, Cindy Su and Yara company, to produce updated a high percentage of respons- lists provided by the district,” had been lost for 20 years. Photo submitted Vanessa Blanco, Rebeca Prouse, Ana Rodriguez, Ge- ly Nguyen, Martin Nguyen, Valois. volumes for directories last es from our alumni rolls.” Castelan, Sasha Cepeda, Mo- ovanny Rodriguez, Maximo Justin Thach and Carol Tran. Merit roll published in 2005. New To help the cause, the ses Godin, Elyse Gonzalez, Tapia and Aylin Zuniga. Merit roll Joshua Cavazos, Kendra directories will be compiled school district – for the first Jimena Gutierrez, David Her- Fourth grade Second grade Denoon, Bethany Espinoza, for Pasadena, South Houston, time – will employ the con- FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood tthruhru JJuneune 2244 nandez, Henry Hong, Huy Le, Angel Avango, Jordan Nataly Baez, Quang Huynh, Natalie Martinez, Elaine Nguy- Sam Rayburn and J. Frank tact resources generated by New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com Diego Marban, Emily Trevino Coscarelli, Hue Le, Joshua Shazia Mustapha and Juleny en, Lex Palm, Lena Swick and Dobie high schools. alumni associations now in This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash. We accept NCI. and Jose Luis Vieyra. Perez, Marisa Perla, Victoria Rivera. Michelle Zarate. And, for the first time, a place for South Houston and First grade Sanchez, Allan Solache, Yarah Third grade Third grade database will be produced of Sam Rayburn high schools. Leonardo Baltazar, Jor- Tovar, Abel Vasquez and Sa- Anya Botello, Christian Honor roll alumni from Pasadena The district also hopes to MMs.s. JJanet’sanet’s CChildrenhildren ooff tthehe FFuture,uture, IInc.nc. dyn Galloway, Jaylen Gar- mantha Wilkerson. Covarrubias, Maximiliano Arick Lastik, Yulissa Oli- Memorial, which opened in spread the word through Child Care & Learning Center • Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. za, Haylee Gomez, Miguel Honor roll Delgado, José Flores, Victor va, Arianna Ramos and Efrain 2003-04. Directories for the Facebook pages for alumni Ages served 6 weeks - 11 years Gomez, Gwendolyn Jones, Second grade Garcia, Stephanie Gonzalez, Ruiz. four oldest high schools will groups from all five Pasadena Connor Maciel-Rangel, Ed- Anthony Garza, Jacqueline Emily Hamlett, Ryan Le, Hen- Merit roll be completed later this year. ISD high schools, Memorial Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, gar Orozco, Ezekiel Portales, Gonzalez, Isabel Juarez, Hai- ry Nguyen, Lena Nguyen, Jo- Natali Iglesias. Dance, Library & Computer Room LOW PRICES Mariely Rangel, Nathan Ro- ley Lazo, Mia Miller, Justice seph Ontiveros, Lilly Tran and Fourth grade Ms. Janetʼs is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS, driguez, Liliana Sepulveda, Pearson, Raeia Pete, Jamaré Thomas Vu. Honor roll South Belt Graphics & Printing including MELILLO & MORRIS Middle Schools and SOUTH BELT Elementary. Lillyen Spell and Bao Vu. Philbert, Eryal Rossett, Bi- Fourth grade Lorenzo Cantu. 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The 2-1/2 minister Rhonda Black said, will be the highlight of his or also offers a Parent Track for through those who have just hours each night are packed “We hope that your child her summer!” parents of children attend- completed sixth grade. More with age-appropriate fun and will join us at VBS because In addition to tons of fun ing VBS. These sessions are than 2,100 attended VBS at exciting activities. Children’s we believe that next week for the children, Sagemont also free. This year’s Parent WWE’REE’RE SSTILLTILL THETHE Track includes two options. Managing Your Life (Money) SSAMEAME GGREATREAT CCAFEAFE & BBAKERYAKERY 11011 Hall Road is Easy as Pie will address Houston, Texas 77089 practical ways of managing money as it relates to manag- CCallall aandnd aasksk aboutabout oourur 281-481-0314 www.stlukescatholic.com ing one’s life. Parenting Do’s and Don’ts: Instructions That COOKIE 2015 Summer Program & 2015-2016 ECC Should Have Come with Your Child will help identify some DECORATING Program Registration begins March 2, 2015 practical helps to improve your parenting and relation- ship with your child. PARTIES The Parent Track starts at 6:45 each evening and will VVISITISIT USUS OROR CALLCALL USUS FORFOR ALLALL be fi nished at 7:50 so that parents might attend the large YYOUROUR CATERINGCATERING NEEDSNEEDS Registration will take place in the Early Childhood Center area. Tours will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am and every Friday at 1 pm. group assembly featuring Robert Amaya. 14020 Galveston Road 5968 Fairmont Parkway To preregister, go to www. 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Team officials will dale. her four-year stay at St. INCLUDED: host the first of two ad- The Rams play their Edwards University in • KARATE TRAINING ditional registration ses- home games at Dobie Austin so much, she said • SWIMMING COME LEARN: sions Wednesday, June High School and conduct there’s no doubt she’d do • BOWLING • RESPECT 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. most practices at Wilson it again. • SKATING • FOCUS The session will be Park. Sure, there’s always • MOVIES • CONFIDENCE • & MUCH MORE held in the parking lot at Practices will get un- the allure of living in the • DISCIPLINE the Dry Clean Super Cen- derway in late July, and Austin area, but Roberts, a • AND MORE ter, 11202 Scarsdale. the 10-game regular sea- softball star at Dobie High Call USA KARATE for details A second registration son starts in August. 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In- Sarah Harder, Pearland, Sr. structors will lead participants in skills drills, fun games, strength and conditioning and other bas- ketball-related activities. The fee is $50 per player, Defensive Player/Year which will include a camp T-shirt. Parents of par- ticipants are required to cover medical insurance/ Katie Guzman, Pearland, Sr. costs as the Pasadena ISD does not cover students’ insurance for summer fitness/recreation programs. For more information, direct email to Cross at Offensive Player/Year [email protected]. Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dawson, Jr. Brook boys’/girls’ hoops Clear Brook varsity boys’ basketball coach Goalkeeper/Year Christian Thompson will host the annual Wolver- ines’ youth hoops camp for boys and girls June 15-19 at Westbrook Intermediate. Instruction will Erin Webster, Alvin, Jr. cover all phases of the game, including shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive drills Newcomer of the Year and more. Session I, from 9 a.m. to noon each day, is open to those entering kindergarten through the fifth grade as of the 2015-2016 school year. Session Mackenzie Ostrom, Dawson, Fr. II, from 1 to 4 p.m. each day, is open to those en- tering the sixth through ninth grades as of the 2015- Senior of the Year 2016 school year. Cost is $100, which includes a youth basketball and T-shirt. As is always the case in the Clear Creek ISD, the parents must provide Malyn Nunez, Dobie medical coverage as the district does not cover stu- dents with insurance during summer fitness/recre- Coach of the Year. ation programs. For more information, direct email to Thompson at [email protected]. Jaimee Hutchins, Dawson SJC men’s hoops tryout Malyn Nunez became one of the Lady Longhorns’ all-time Dobie’s Deanna Martinez (7) enjoyed a three-year varsity career for The San Jacinto College men’s basketball team leading scorers during her four-year varsity run. For 2015, she the Lady Longhorns, and in 2015 her play in the midfield earn her will hold tryouts for the 2015-2016 season on Sat- First Team Honorees was named the 22-6A Senior of the Year. 22-6A first team accolades. urday, June 13. Tryouts will take place at Anders Gymnasium on the San Jacinto College Central Bailey Botkin, Pearland, Soph. Nunez, Lady Longhorns campus, from 1 to 3 p.m. There is a $25 processing fee for the tryouts, and participants will be required Kayla Izaguirre, Pearland, Fr. to sign a waiver of liability. Questions about the try- earn 22-6A soccer honors out should be directed to the men’s basketball office at 281-476-1849. Ariel Hernandez, Pearland, Soph. Dobie’s varsity girls’ of the Year, while team- soccer team fell just short mate Erica Romero, also a Lady Wolverine volleyball Blake Delemeter, Pearland, Fr. of a postseason berth in four-year varsity perform- Clear Brook varsity volleyball coach Meredith 2015, but that didn’t keep er, was also elected to the Thompson, her staff and current and former colle- several of the team’s play- first team. giate players will combine to host the 2015 Lady Nicole Young, Pearland, Jr. ers from gaining recogni- Nunez currently plans Wolverines’ youth camp July 27-30 at Westbrook tion from a collection of to continue her studies at Intermediate. Students entering the third through Kaylie Rainwater, Pearland, Sr. the league’s head coaches. the University of Houston, ninth grades as of the 2015-2016 school year are Malyn Nunez, a four- while Romero will also re- eligible to attend. year letterwinner and one main in Houston as part of The first session (8 to 9:30 a.m./$80 per student) Keely Hayden, Alvin, Sr. of Dobie’s all-time leading the St. Thomas University is for students entering third through fifth grade. scorers, was honored as program along with team- The second session (8 to 10:30 a.m./$100 per stu- Alyssa Barker, Alvin, Jr. the District 22-5A Senior mate Mariah Escobar. dent) is for those entering the sixth through eighth grade who are competing in the beginning stages of the game. Marissa Wright, Alvin, Sr. Eighth-grade students playing club volleyball and who were on their respective seventh-grade A Seyra McCullough, Alvin, Soph. team this season as well as ninth-grade students are eligible to attend the 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. session for $100 per student. Claire Jeffress, Dawson, Fr. The entry form can be obtained at www.clear- brookathletics.com. For more information, direct email to Thompson at [email protected]. Amber Gajevsky, Dawson, Jr. Madison Leidy, Dawson, Sr. Erica Romero (seated), who has signed to play collegiately at the University of Dobie H.S. volleyball St. Thomas in Houston beginning this fall, ended her soccer career at Dobie Dobie High School varsity volleyball coach Deanna Martinez, Dobie, Sr. with an all-district 22-6A first team nomination. Those with her at her colle- Dawn Gutierrez and her staff will host the Lady giate signing included, left to right, (middle row) St. Thomas women’s soccer Longhorns’ annual youth camp June 30 through head coach Nikola Barjaktarevic, Dobie varsity girls’ soccer head coach Bryan July 2 at the school. Erica Romero, Dobie, Sr. McDonald, Dobie teammate and fellow St. Thomas signee Mariah Escobar, St. Students entering the third through sixth grade as Thomas women’s soccer student assistant coach Nakati Stewart and (back row) of the 2015-2016 school year are eligible to attend. Evelin Olivera, S. Houston, Sr. Dobie principal Franklin Moses. The cost is $40 per student, and those participating At left, junior Summer should bring their own shoes, knee pads, water, etc. Naser (4) led the way Parents of participants are required to cover med- Lialana Zapata, Pasadena, Sr. on the defensive end of ical insurance/costs as the Pasadena ISD does not the field for the Lady cover students’ insurance for summer fitness/recre- McKenzie Morris, Manvel, Sr. Longhorns this season, ation programs. her second with the GAT open gym, boot camp Second Team (Dobie) varsity unit. Students still attending Thompson Intermediate At right, Isabela Ta- will still have a chance to maintain their fitness and mayo (11) was also a skill sets during the summer months. Athletic staff Summer Naser, Jr. second-team all-dis- members will host open gym June 15-18, June 22- trict selection for the 25, June 29-July 2 and July 6-9, all from 11 a.m. to Isabela Tamayo, Jr. Lady Longhorns fol- 1 p.m. lowing the 2015 season Both boy and girl students also have the oppor- She, like Naser, will re- tunity to take part in the Lions’ summer boot camp, turn in 2016 as a senior which will be held Monday through Thursday, June as Dobie will look to get 22-25, June 29-July 2 and July 6-9. back to the playoffs. Cost of the camp is $75 cash only. Participants Dobie’s Sergio Q picks Western Texas soccer will receive fitness training while using power ropes, tires, ladders, weights and other training tools. There will also be instruction in form running, agility conditioning and more. Parents of participants are required to cover med- ical insurance/costs as the Pasadena ISD does not cover students’ insurance for summer fitness/recre- ation programs. For more information about any of the summer athletic activities at Thompson Intermediate, di- rect email to head football coach Doug Sawyer at [email protected]. Dobie youth football in July Incoming seventh through ninth-grade students as of the 2015-2016 school year may now mark their calendars to attend the Dobie High School football program’s Camp Head Start, slated for July 30-31 at Dobie. First-year Dobie varsity football head coach Southern League honors Juengel Mike Norman and his staff will oversee the camp Former Clear Brook playing professional base- homers. He’s driven in 30 from 8 to 11 a.m., which will include instruction varsity baseball standout ball that is. runs and slugged at a .479 involving the fundamentals of the game as well as Matt Juengel is still living Now 25 years old and percentage. position drills and other activities. the dream – the dream of playing for the Miami A 2008 Clear Brook It will also give participants a great opportunity Marlins’ Class AA affiliate High School graduate, to learn first-hand about Dobie High School foot- Jacksonville Suns, Juengel Juengel went on to play ball and expectations within the program. landed Southern League first at Panola College and Camp hours are 8 to 11 a.m. Those who register Player of the Week honors then at Texas A&M Uni- by July 29 may do so for $30, whereas late registra- after a productive stretch versity before being draft- tion, including walk-up cost, is $40. of games covering June ed in the 24th round of Payment may be made by cash, credit card or 1-7. the 2012 first-year player money order. No personal checks will be accepted. During that key set, draft by the Marlins. Participants should wear shorts, a T-shirt and ten- Juengel hit .391 (9 for 23) Juengel joined Clear nis shoes and cleats. Items participants should bring and stroked six extra-base Brook’s varsity team as a include water bottle, suncreen, etc. Dobie class of 2015 graduate and varsity boys’ Justo Manrique (Dobie varsity boys’ soccer head hits, including three dou- sophomore and helped the Parents of participants are required to cover med- soccer star Sergio Quintanilla (seated, center) will coach) and Franklin Moses (Dobie principal). bles and three home runs. team make two playoff ap- ical insurance/costs as the Pasadena ISD does not continue his education and playing career at West- During the 2015 season, Quintanilla was the Dis- He also drove in seven pearances over three sea- cover students’ insurance for summer fitness/recre- ern Texas College in Snyder, Texas, after signing a trict 22-6A Most Valuable Player after guiding the runs along the way. sons. ation programs. letter of intent with the Westerners at the two-year Longhorns to an unbeaten record in league play. For the season, Juen- For more information For more information about the Longhorns’ insititution. Those with Quintanilla at the signing Quintanilla was also an All-Greater Houston first- gel, the team’s starting on Juengel and the Jack- camp, including registration details, direct email to included, left to right, (seated) Sergio Quintanilla team selection. left fielder, is hitting .273 sonville Suns, visit www. Norman at [email protected]. (father), Maria Quintanilla (mother), (standing) Matt Juengel with 11 doubles and nine jaxsuns.com. Thursday, June 11, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 22-6A Varsity Baseball Awards 22-6A Varsity Baseball Awards Most Valuable Player First Team Honorees Joe Dalmolin, Alvin Pitcher A perceived position of strength for the Do- Tyler Myers, Dobie, Jr. bie varsity baseball Newcomer of the Year team in 2015 quickly Pitcher became a position of need this season, and Michael Oyeruides, Dawson junior Tyler Myers Logan Portis, Memorial, Sr. more than filled the bill on the mound. My- Coach of the Year. ers, an all-district first Pitcher team shortstop selec- tion as a sophomore Craig McFarland, Alvin in 2014, this time was Chris Jefferson, Dawson a first-team pick as a pitcher, leading Dobie Pitcher in wins along the way. His 4-2 victory over Sam Rayburn on April Brady Basso, Pearland 28 at Maguire Field in Pasadena helped land the Longhorns in Pitcher the playoffs for a fifth straight season. Casey Mincha, Pearland Pitcher Brendan Owens, Pearland Catcher Raul Martinez, Rayburn First Base

Damian Molina came through in a variety Gunner Olszewski, Alvin of ways for the Long- horns during his senior Second Base season. A converted catcher, Molina played the outfield and also Bailey Bennett, Manvel started and pitched in relief. He was one of the team’s four honor- Sophomore Euro Diaz earned the starting spot in center field and played well Third Base able mention choices both in the field and at the plate as a first-time starter at the varsity level. Diaz within District 22-6A. was eventually named a 22-6A second-team selection. Corben Henry, Alvin Photos by Shortstop John Bechtle Donovan Lewis, Manvel

Senior Jacob Li- Outfielder mas got his chance to earn a spot as a starting pitcher Austin Alexis, Manvel for the Longhorns and excelled, par- ticularly during Outfielder 22-6A play. He was named an Gavin Alvarez, Alvin honorable men- tion choice follow- ing the season. Outfielder Ryan Diaz, Pearland Outfielder Fernando Rodriguez, Pasadena Designated Hitter Honorable Mention Shane Jackson, Manvel (Dobie) Utility Player Marcos Martinez Sr. (1B) Adrian Hinojosa, Rayburn Luis Salazar (2B) Second Team (Dobie) Jacob Limas (P) A full-time starter as a sophomore in 2013, Marcos Martinez returned in 2015 Luis Salazar answered Dobie’s need for a new start- OF – Euro Diaz, sophomore as a starter and gave the Longhorns a lift at the plate as well as both corner er at second base during 2015, eventually landing a Damian Molina (P) infield spots en route to a 22-6A honorable mention award. 22-6A honorable mention selection. CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 11 United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, 6:30 p.m. 7 a.m. Room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting, 6:30 p.m., First AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends and 10 a.m. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., (Hwy 35), in build- 7 p.m. 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. ing next to pawn shop. For more information, call 713-856-1611. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics 9:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. 11 a.m. Anonymous NA meets at 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second Thursday of Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons (building next to pawn shop). For information, call 713-856-1611. the month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Highway 3 in are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and whose lives are affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First 8 p.m. Webster. Public welcome and encouraged to bring others. For Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy, Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings information, call 281-910-1971. Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and 10 a.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 12 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., 7 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, MONDAY, JUNE 15 contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ 8:30 a.m CLASSIFIEDS sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Harris County Master Gardeners – Open Garden Day, with lesson. For more information, call the club at 281-486-1911. 487-8787 for information, or drop in. lesson. For more information, call the club at 281-486-1911. Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 from 8:30 to 11 Reap the 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 14 a.m. at the Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Horn-of-Plenty, in jobs, ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Rd. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening Women’s Association-South meets the second Thursday of Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., questions. Plants for sale in greenhouse and educational pro- homes, articles, autos, each month, Golden Corral, 9115 Broadway, Pearland. Lunch is contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, grams for children. For details, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu. business opportuni- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes networking with sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ 10 a.m. professional business women, lunch and guest speaker. Women lesson. For more information, call the club at 281-486-1911. sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Study. ties or anything in this of all ages and occupations are invited. Bring plenty of business Noon lesson. For more information, call the club at 281-486-1911. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer whole wide world cards. Reservations appreciated. Visit www.seen-abwa.org. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group of Alcohol- 2 p.m. Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409- you could imagine. Noon ics Anonymous, noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. 454-5720 for information, or just drop in. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Church, 12005 County Road 39, Pearland. For information, call Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas, 2 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main (building next to 713-856-1611. to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., CALL TODAY pawn shop). For information, call 713-856-1611. 6 p.m. Fairmont Parkway. For information, call 281-487-8787. Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, 4 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support 3 p.m. contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. 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Meetings teach seniors how to avoid identity 518) at the First Presbyterian Church in the youth building on 1611. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, theft, scams, fraud, etc. Police officers and sheriffs may be in Beamer Road the Westminster side. For information, call 713-856-1611. SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Chapel of the Educational Building at Life attendance. Free. Refreshments served. Meetings start timely Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family 7:30 a.m. Church in Houston, 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 and are one hour or less. For information, call 713-477-0175. 281-481-5656 and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 p.m., First Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, 7:30 a.m., First for information or to RSVP for child care. 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For more The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society – Meets the third week of the information, call 713-856-1611. : Use mail slot in 281- month at Clear Lake Park Bldg., 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook. Guests wel- Survivors of Suicide Support Group – The Southeast Houston group meets come. Presenters explore a variety of subjects such as fossils, planetary geol- twice each month. The group offers support and coping skills in a non-threat- front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 ogy, mineralogy, lapidary, jewelry making, rock, fossil and mineral collecting. ening environment to adult individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. 481-5656 Field trips to various collecting sites throughout Texas and surrounding states. For information on registration or to obtain a physical address for a location, All interested persons welcome to attend. Door prizes. Free parking. For more call 713-533-4500 or visit www.crisishotline.org. information, visit www.clgms.org. 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Club continued to turn will be a junior at Do- the 400-meter run in a Jason Doswell repre- time of 1:08, and Christian Those athletes includes go along with 42 RBIs. said. “We had some po- “My body needs the heads as part of a strong bie during the 2015-2016 time of 1:40.80. sented the team in the ban- Ross’ time of 2:43.73 was James Burgess (1:07 in the Her .662 slugging per- tentially major series and rest,” she said. “Catch- summer as several athletes school year, was a double Among the 9-year-old tam division for 10-year- solid in the 800-meter run. 400 and 29.25 in the 200), centage now ranks her games rained out. It just ing is demanding, and scored wins and other winner. subbantam athletes, there olds, where he threw the Christianne Ross, Mikey Ramirez (1:10.36 second in program his- seemed like we couldn’t it’s hard on your legs honors at the Dragons In- At 58.48, Singleton was Jeremiah Beverley shot put 19’6”. meanwhile, was at 3:01.12 in the 400 and 29.6 in tory. get on track for any length in particular. I know I’ll vitational June 6. won the 400-meter run. (3:14.54 in the 800-me- Joshua Ross, in the for 800 meters and 1:12.97 the 200), Amari Single- In the Heartland Con- of time.” miss playing and being From the primary divi- She also came through ter run and 6:44.78 in the submidget division for for 400 meters. Bryce ton (1:07.67 in the 400 ference Tournament, Roberts started 48 in control of the game as sion, Menelik Gurnell, 8, with a win in the 200-me- 1,500-meter run), Ramiro 11-year-olds, ran the Shackelford threw the and 5:41.11 in the 1,500) Roberts once again ex- games for the Hilltop- the catcher, but my body was the winner of the shot ter dash at 24.71. Garivay (3:18 in the 800 400-meter event in a time shot 18’3” and also ran the and Brandon Shackelford celled, going 6 for 10 pers, hitting .318 with 12 will be happy for it.” put as his best throw went Primary division ath- and 1:33.5 in the 400), of 1:35.3. 400-meter dash in a time (1:08.85 in the 400 and with a pair of home runs doubles (39 for her career), And while Roberts to the 20 feet, 2 inch mark. lete Trevor Doswell en- Kailey Pineda (3:09.46 in Four other Rising Stars of 1:26.39. 33.03 in the 200). and seven runs batted in. eight home runs and 36 may be leaving her St. Gurnell also ran the tered the 400-meter run the 800 and 1:20.37 in the took part in the midget di- The Rising Stars also Youth division athlete As for 2015, Roberts RBIs. Edwards teammates be- 400-meter event at 1 min- (1:43.08) as well as the 400) and Chardel Terrell vision, where 12-year-olds had several standouts in Michael Burgess, 14, was said it was simply one of Still, she hoped there hind, she may not quite ute, 26.16 and the 800-me- long jump (6’0”), while (2:49.59 in the 800 and vie. Paul Burgess complet- the subyouth division for at 1:26.37 (400). those seasons that could was more softball to be be through being a part ter run at 3:09.75. have gone either way. played. of a team. In the submidget divi- Unfortunately, it didn’t “It took a while (to sink With memories of sion for 11-year-old com- Texas Line Drive 10U third at USFA state tournament go the way of the Hilltop- in), because we were hop- spending so much time petitors, Camryn Dickson pers. ing that because of our with her grandfather, was the winner of the At right, the Texas Line The team began Heart- previous postseason suc- an Air Force mechanic, 400-meter run at 1:04.90. Drive 10-under softball land Conference action at cess, we would get an at- Roberts is likely to try Matthew Kovacevich, team took third place 5-0 but wound up 12-11, large bid,” Roberts said. “It to fulfill a lifelong goal who has scored medals all among 31 entries in the and 27-22 for the season. didn’t happen, so that was of becoming a . summer, was fourth in the United States Fastpitch A 2-1 loss to St. Mary’s the end.” She has yet to de- triple jump at 30’8”. His Association’s Texas in the Heartland Con- So after many years in cide just which military time in the 1,500-meter State Tournament in ference tournament on the South Belt Girls Soft- branch she’ll choose, run was 4:58. Beaumont. The team May 2 wound up being ball Association, a season but Roberts, with her Cameron Devereaux, is headed to the Jennie Roberts’ final collegiate playing in the Sagemont- degree in hand, can en- who was involved in Finch World Series in appearance for St. Ed- Beverly Hills Little League ter as an officer. From the youth division for Sulphur, La., later this wards. and four-year stops at Do- there, the sky’s the limit. 14-year-olds, was third month before attending in the 800-meter run with the USFA World Series a time of 2.12. At 59.06, in Panama City, Fla., in Devereaux was also quick July. Members of the in the 400-meter run and team are, left to right, completed the 200-meter (front row) Ariana dash in a time of 25.24. Perez, Eviana Robles, Once again, the Rising Trystin Somenet, Jor- Stars had great success in dee Wilkins, (middle the intermediate division row) Paris Kimble, for 15 to 16-year-old ath- Victoria Ramirez, Hai- letes. ley Hernandez, Ella Sydney Devereaux, 15, Brown, Lien Brister, won a pair of events, in- Mikaila LeCompte, cluding the 800-meter run Alexa Quiroz, (back (2:24) and the 1,500-meter row) coaches Farell run (5:21.60). LeCompte, Dale Bris- Luis Figueroa’s time of ter and Art Robles. Not 8:36.59 in the 1,500-meter pictured is coach Mike racewalk was plenty good Somenet. enough for a victory, and Jeremy Davis was third in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 15.34.

Her playing career now done, former Dobie High School standout Faith Roberts isn’t currently part of a team but just may soon be on another as she considers chasing her dream of becoming a pilot.

SJC’s Pennington tabbed second team AA An eye-popping offen- sive year at the plate paid big dividends for San Jacinto College sophomore outfielder Walker Pennington, who was named a sec- ond team All-America selection by the Na- tional Junior College Athletic Association fol- lowing the 2015 season. Pennington, a transfer from Texas Christian University who played high school baseball at Houston Memorial, led the San Jacinto Col- lege team in numerous categories. His .410 bat- ting average, 87 hits, 12 home runs and 68 runs driven in were all team highs, and his 12 doubles tied him with two other players for the team lead. At the JUCO World Series, Pennington was an all- tournament selection after going 10 for 19 with two doubles, a tri- ple and a homer while driving in four runs. Photo by Rob Vanya