4040 yearsyears ofof coveringcovering SouthSouth BeltBelt

Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976

Thursday, February 11, 2016 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 41, No. 2 Scholarships offered Atkinson Elementary PTO Atkinson Elementary PTO is offering $500 More local low-income housing proposed scholarships to two graduating Dobie seniors who attended Atkinson at least two years, one The proposed construction of four separate The four complexes would all be located with- annual calls for police and ambulance service “We already have at least 10,” Barbour said. being fourth grade. Applications and require- low-income apartment complexes in the South in 2.5 miles of each other, if approved. than single-family residences in the community. “Building homes for low income people sounds ment information are available through the Belt community has caused concern among A primary concern is the high concentration A second concern is the added burden to area like a good idea. But if it were such a great idea, senior counselor’s offi ce at Dobie. Applications many community leaders. of existing low-income apartment complexes schools. If approved, students living in the pro- why aren’t our wealthy suburban communities must be received by noon Friday, Feb. 26. Proposed developments include Auden Vil- already in the area. There are currently at least posed complexes would all attend Dobie High doing it instead of paying us to do it for them? Frazier Elementary lage at the intersection of Fuqua and Monroe 10 government-subsidized apartment complexes School, which is already overcrowded. Despite The South Belt area has 10 low-income apart- Frazier Elementary is offering scholarships (adjacent to the new Dobie ninth-grade center), between Almeda Mall and Dixie Farm Road. being recently constructed, the school currently ment units. How many does Kingwood have?” to seven graduating Dobie seniors who attend- The Wayfarer on Wayfarer Lane near Windmill Low-income developments traditionally put has portable buildings on campus, as it is overca- [Ed. Note: The Leader initially told Barbour ed Frazier in third and fourth grades. Applica- Lakes, Kingspoint Manor at the intersection of an extra strain on local fi re departments and pacity. there were at least 10 complexes. By Wednesday, tions and requirement information are avail- Hall Road and Kingspoint and the Stonebrook law enforcement agencies. According to offi - “Low-income housing places a burden on po- the Leader had confi rmed 12.] able through the senior counselor’s offi ce at Manor apartments located at the southeast cor- cials from the Clear Brook City Municipal Util- lice, social services and schools in the communi- A Council vote on the proposals is expected Dobie. Applications must be received by noon ner of the Gulf Freeway and Kurland Drive near ity District, the local Highland Meadow Village ty,” Sagemont Civic Club President Kay Barbour to take place in the next two weeks. Barbour is on Friday, March 11. Fuqua. apartment complex has roughly fi ve times more said on the homeowner group’s Facebook page. urging concerned residents to contact their City Moore Elementary Student Council “Low-income housing drives down the median Council members to voice their opposition. She The Moore Elementary Student Council will income of the community. Low-income hous- has posted a form letter on the HOA’s Facebook offer four scholarships to graduating seniors at Concentration of subsidized apartments ing has a negative effect on property values. Our page. Leader publisher Marie Flickinger is also Dobie High School who attended Moore in the schools are overcrowded. Our streets are in dire scheduled to meet with City Council Member fourth grade. Applications are available through need of repair. Thousands of additional people Dwight Boykins and one of the developers to the Dobie senior counselor’s offi ce and must be will add to the stress of our infrastructure.” discuss the issue. The developments, however, returned by Friday, April 1, to be considered. Barbour further feels the subsidized devel- do not specifi cally require Council approval, as opments need to be more equally distributed tax-credit awards are based on a varied point sys- Jessup hosts health fair throughout the city. tem. Jessup Elementary, located at 9301 Almeda Genoa Road, will host its annual Health and Early voting begins for primaries Wellness Fair on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 6 p.m. Vendors who would like to participate Early voting for the 2016 March 1 primary going unchallenged. can contact Val Noland at 713-740-0616. elections will begin Tuesday, Feb. 16, and con- The Harris County Precinct 1 commissioner tinue through Friday, Feb. 26. position, formerly held by El Franco Lee, will JFD softball to sell BBQ While there are several local positions that also be unchallenged, as it is too late to replace are open this election, most incumbents are run- his name on the primary ballot. Lee died from The Dobie High School softball program ning unopposed. The state Senate District 6 seat a heart attack Jan. 3, after serving more than 30 will sell barbecue sandwich baskets Saturday, currently served by Sen. Sylvia Garcia, the state years in offi ce. Feb. 13, during the Lady Longhorns’ round House District 129 seat currently held by Rep. Democratic precinct chairs will select a nomi- robin scrimmage at El Franco Lee Park. The Dennis Paul, the House District 147 seat current- nee to replace Lee on the November ballot. Last softball action begins at 9 a.m. with Dobie tak- ly occupied by Garnet Coleman and the Harris month, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett appoint- ing on Santa Fe. Plates will be available. The County Precinct 2, Place 1 justice of the peace ed former Houston city attorney Gene L. Locke $8 baskets includes chopped brisket sandwich, position currently held by Jo Ann Delgado are Continued on Page 2A chips, water or soda, and dessert. For more in- formation on the scrimmage, see Page 1B. Two siblings killed in house fire Genealogy group meets Two South Belt Southeast Hospital in critical condition after suf- The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will Developers have proposed to construct four separate low-income apartment complexes in siblings were killed fering smoke inhalation. He had reportedly been meet Feb. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library at the South Belt area, sparking concern among some residents who feel there is already too early Sunday, Feb. engaged to Taylor Walker. Scarsdale and Beamer. This group meets the many in the community. The black stars on the above map indicate where existing low- 7, in a house fi re that The cause of the blaze is currently under in- fi rst and third Mondays to discuss genealogy income complexes are already located. The red circles on the above map indicate where the took place in the 500 vestigation by the Pasadena Fire Marshal. research. Meetings are free and open to any- proposed complexes are. It is believed there may be additional ones not listed here. block of Llano near A view/visiting is scheduled to take place one interested in tracing family history. Allen Genoa in Pas- Sunday, Feb. 14, at Niday Funeral Home, located adena. at 12440 Beamer, from 4 to 6 p.m. The funeral PIP meeting Feb. 16 Jesse Walker, 19, service will be Monday, Feb. 15, at Sagemont The Positive Interaction Program will meet Residents beware of IRS scam and Taylor Walk- Church at 11 a.m. The graveside service will be Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Her- With the April 15 tax deadline looming, the Potential victims may be told they are entitled er, 20, were pro- private. Taylor and Jesse Walker mann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria in Internal Revenue Service is warning people to big refunds, or that they owe money that must nounced dead at the The Walker family has set up a GoFundMe the staff meeting room on the first floor. Guest about an old scam that seems to be picking up be paid immediately to the IRS. When unsuc- scene. Both were Dobie graduates. page to help with funeral costs. Donations may speaker will be Assistant County Attorney steam again in the Houston area. cessful the fi rst time, sometimes phone scam- A third victim, Cody Holcomb, 25, was trans- be made at https://www.gofundme.com/bsn Pegi Block, who will discuss living wills and Fraudsters are calling residents, claiming to mers call back trying a new strategy. ported by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann qs4ng. Obituaries were unavailable at press time. advanced directives. PIP consists of police and be IRS agents and threatening arrest if immedi- Other characteristics of this scam include: citizens working for safer neighborhoods. For ate payments are not made. • Scammers use fake names and IRS badge information, call Officer Richard Buitron at To date, the treasury inspector general has re- numbers. They generally use common names Pedestrian dies in auto accident 281-218-3900. ceived nearly 900,000 complaints – on average and surnames to identify themselves. between 9,000 and 12,000 reports a week. The • Scammers may be able to recite the last four A local man was killed Saturday, Feb. 6, in an cross the street when he was struck by a vehicle Mandatory cheer meeting set Leader has received dozens of complaints over digits of a victim’s Social Security number. auto-pedestrian accident at the corner of Scars- heading north on Beamer. Witnesses said the the last year. • Scammers spoof the IRS toll-free number dale and Beamer around 9:30 p.m. 22-year-old driver had a green light. No charges Dobie will hold a mandatory cheerleader The IRS issued the following warning: on caller ID to make it appear that it’s the IRS Cedric Roby, 59, of the 11600 block of were fi led. tryout information meeting for parents and The IRS will always send taxpayers a writ- calling. Sagewillow, was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial reports of the accident erroneously stat- students on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 6:45 p.m. in ten notifi cation of any tax due via the U.S. mail. • Scammers sometimes send bogus IRS emails According to police, Roby was attempting to ed that Roby was homeless. the Dobie cafeteria. A parent or guardian must The IRS never asks for credit card, debit card to some victims to support their bogus calls. be present. or prepaid card information over the telephone. • Victims hear background noise of other For more information or to report a scam, go to calls being conducted to mimic a call site. Clear Creek ISD excels in state testing Lady Longhorns host bingo www.irs.gov and type “scam” in the search box. • After threatening victims with jail time or The Clear Creek Independent School District “I am continuously impressed with the work The Dobie Lady Longhorns Booster Club People have reported a particularly aggressive driver’s license revocation, scammers hang up has exceeded student academic performance of our students and teachers,” said CCISD Su- will hold a bingo fundraiser Saturday, March phone scam in the last several months. Immi- and others soon call back pretending to be from expectations, according to the Texas Education perintendent Greg Smith. “We use this data as a 5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo games will run grants are frequently targeted. Potential victims the local police or DMV, and the caller ID sup- Agency. means to reinforce our daily work. Ratings and from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased are threatened with deportation, arrest, having ports their claim. In a newly released 2015 Texas Academic results from state standardized test do not defi ne through a Dobie soccer player or a booster their utilities shut off, or having their driver’s li- If you get a phone call from someone Performance Report (TAPR), the school district us. Our community shares in this belief as well, club member. The event serves as one of the censes revoked. Callers are frequently insulting claiming to be from the IRS, here’s what you and all eligible 43 campuses received the highest which is why we have created our own commu- primary fundraisers to help cover costs associ- or hostile – apparently to scare their potential should do: accountability rating of Met Standard. TAPR de- nity-based accountability report.” ated with the Dobie soccer program through- victims. Continued on Page 2A out the school year. For more information, scribes the educational performance of a district Like many school districts in Texas, CCISD email [email protected]. and each campus in relation to the district, the received a Needs Assistance determination in the state and a comparable group of schools. area of student performance for students with JFD Spanish seeks vendors Dobie counselors start food bank Clear Creek ISD’s State of Texas Assessments special needs. This specifi c determination is due By Crystal Sauceda selor or assistant principal would then walk the of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for the to the state eliminating the ability for a student The Dobie Spanish Department is currently Dobie counselors Erin Thompson and Erin student to the pantry, and the student would be 2014 - 2015 school year were higher than the with special needs to take a modifi ed state as- seeking vendors for its spring craft show, to be Richardson are starting up an on-campus food able to grab what they needed from the selection state average in reading, math, writing, science sessment. held at the school on Saturday, April 16, from pantry that will also include toiletries, school of toiletries, supplies, clothing and food. Even if and social studies. The district’s four-year gradu- To view, the state’s full report, visit https:// 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booths are $30 each and in- supplies and clothing for students who may be in a student may have everything they need during ation rate and college/career readiness also ex- rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/tapr/2015/in clude one table and two chairs. Booths with need of such items. the school day, they would be able to go to the ceeded the state average. dex.html. power are available for $5 extra. Vendors must There are students at Dobie who may be re- food pantry for items they may need outside of provide his or her own extension cords. For sponsible for taking care of themselves and/or school. more information, contact Elizabeth Puente at siblings. Thompson and Richardson are hoping Students may feel afraid to ask for help or Crashes continue at Hughes, Beamer 832-528-4388 or [email protected]. a food pantry can ease the stress those students may not know that the school can provide help. may have by providing necessary items. Thompson and Richardson are hoping the food Hall of Fame event sold out “One need, which often goes overlooked, is pantry can open up conversations with students All tickets have been sold for the April 9 the one for basic necessities such as school sup- who may need more help than what a food pan- Fifth Annual Pasadena Independent School plies, canned goods and personal toiletry items,” try can provide. District Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ban- Thompson said. If a counselor or administrator starts to notice quet. A record number of around 450 guests is The Dobie counselors have noticed that teach- a student needing more help, they can talk with expected. The banquet has sold out three times ers are currently helping these students by pro- the student about services in the community such in fi ve years. Six former PISD student-athletes viding items such as breakfast bars and school as a free pantry in town, clothing vouchers, food will be inducted, as will the late Walter Wood- supplies. stamps and social services. ard, a 1966 Rayburn graduate whose support of The idea started when Thompson saw another If interested in donating items, Thompson and community sports events earned him acclaim as school on Facebook sharing their story of hav- Richardson can be reached by phone at 713-740- Pasadena’s “greatest fan.” ing a food pantry. Thompson shared the story on 4180, either extension 04136 for Thompson or Set for induction are the late Horace “Smit- her page and was surprised by all the supportive extension 04113 for Richardson. Thompson can ty” Duke (Pasadena High, Class of 1960), responses she received. also be reached by email at eethompson@pasa Donna Branch (Rayburn High, Class of 1975), Thompson and Richardson are currently try- denaisd.org, and Richardson can be reached at Brian Brazil (Rayburn High, Class of 1983), ing to develop the pantry by writing a grant [email protected]. Lilly Denoon (Pasadena High, Class of 1990), through the Pasadena Education Foundation for John Scheschuk (Dobie High, Class of 1995) the shelving and supplies. Even if the counsel- and Shane Nance (Dobie High, Class of 1996). ors do not receive the grants, they still plan on Leader correction The banquet will be held at Phillips Field moving forward with the plan by gathering the Due to a submission error, the cutline for the House. The adjacent Hall of Fame Museum items the students would need. The counselors photo with the headline BAHEP recognizes Greg will open at 5:30 p.m. An autograph and photo are planning on naming the pantry The Dobie Smith that ran on Page 1A of the Feb. 4 edition of Car crashes continue to frequently occur at the intersection of Hughes and Beamer, where session will be held in the museum following Depot. the Leader contained a mistake. Ironically, every- ongoing construction is causing confusion. The above accident took place Sunday, Feb. 7. the banquet. Longtime Houston Rockets play- The student would need a referral from either one except Smith was in the submitted photo. The Dan Gross, who sells fi rewood by Donut Haven, ran over to help when he heard the crash. by-play commentator Bill Worrell will serve a counselor or assistant principal to use the pan- Leader staff apologizes for any confusion. See the Gross pulled two people out of the SUV, while others kept the vehicle from falling over. No as guest emcee. try. The referral would be anonymous. The coun- correct photo on Page 6A. injuries were reported. Photo by Debbie Brown Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 11, 2016 Former skate rink demolished District Clerk Daniel to open Deaths passport offices in suburbs Rodriguez; grandchildren Resources department at Me- Joyce King Ashley, Tim, Jim, Leah, Me- morial Southwest Hospital. District Clerk Chris Dan- The district clerk’s offi ce ate the passport service in the lissa, Tara, Tracy, Jeremiah She referred to her co-work- iel launched a passport ser- is hoping to get space to ex- busiest satellite offi ces more Eddlemon and Heather; 14 great-grand- ers at Memorial as her ex- vice in 2013 because he drove pand its passport service in than one day a week. Super- children, and two great-great tended family. She would by a number of post offi ces county community centers or visors of the passport service grandchildren. proudly tell of her greatest where people were waiting in annexes. will monitor traffi c in the sat- The funeral service was professional accomplishment long lines to get passports. Among the locations ellite locations to see if there held Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, – co-owning Records, Etc, The district clerk’s pass- where the service may be are enough customers to war- at Niday Funeral Home. In- an attorney’s records ser- port service has been hugely offered are: Humble, Clear rant a second day of service,” terment followed at South- vice, with her husband for 28 popular with customers – Lake, Cypress and the Katy Daniel said. Park Cemetery. years. they routinely praise the op- area, possibly in the county County revenues from eration for its fast and friend- annex on Clay Road. A satel- processing passports are pro- ly service – and it provides lite offi ce in Pasadena also is jected to increase 19 percent Adeline Sydney Arnold some property tax relief for under consideration. in Fiscal Year 2015-16, ris- homeowners by putting mon- The service likely would ing to more than $129,000. Thuerwachter Bradshaw ey into the county coffers. be offered one day a week Since its launching, the dis- After serving the South Belt community for several decades, the Almeda Adeline Thuerwachter, Based on how well the at suburban locations, with a trict clerk’s passport service 94, of South Belt, formerly of Skate Rink was recently demolished to make way for new construction. The operation has been received, clerk rotating among the sat- has brought in more than rink had already closed for business this past July. The above photo was tak- Galveston, died on Sunday, Daniel is preparing to launch ellite offi ces. $223,000 for the county. Jan. 31, 2016, in Houston. en by South Belt resident Sherri Golightly, whose fi rst job was at the local satellite passport offi ces in “As we all know, Harris Paul Coselli, DCO Ac- She is preceded in death hangout back when she was in junior high. Photo by Sherri Golightly Harris County’s suburbs in County is vast,” Daniel said. counting and Finance Bureau Joyce “Nanny” King Ed- by her husband, Capt. Wil- 2016. “These offi ces would save director, said, “The passport dlemon, 90, of South Belt, liam Thuerwachter. “The longest lines I’ve people a trip downtown. I operation has been profi t- died Wednesday, Feb. 3, She is survived by one son, Project Linus accepting blanket donations seen for passport service are think that passport offi ces are able and fi lled a need. Other 2016. She was born on her David Thuerwachter; grand- at post offi ces in some sub- a service that people want. places that provide passports granny’s farm in George- son William Thuerwachter; Kirkwood South Christian Church has given Project Linus a room in its building to use as urbs,” Daniel said. “Try get- My attitude is that govern- often are busy doing other a place to work on and to store blankets until time to deliver them. This is an organization that town, Texas, on Nov. 1, 1925. daughter Amanda Adams; ting a passport at the Humble ment should be responsive to things, such as sorting mail. I She lived most of her three great-grandchildren: Al- donates homemade blankets to children in crisis. The blankets are made by many individuals post offi ce. Sometimes you constituents’ needs.” have a friendly staff that suc- and groups who bring them to Project Linus where they are counted, labeled and delivered to early life in Houston, with yssa Pierce, Autumn Howells have to wait a month before “In a year or two, the dis- ceeds in getting to customers a brief stay in Texon, where and Ace Adams; and numer- local hospitals, shelters, etc. Anyone who would like to donate homemade blankets, fabric, they’ll see you.” trict clerk’s offi ce may oper- quickly.” yarn, batting or money to purchase these items is welcome to call Linda at 281-481-3964. she graduated from Reagan ous nephews and nieces. County High School, after- It was Thuerwachter and wards returning to Houston her husband’s wish to be Pasadena TRIAD meets Feb. 15 to work as a typist for West- cremated. A private family Sydney Arnold Bradshaw, The Pasadena Police Department will hold its next TRIAD meeting on Monday, Feb. 15, Powell makes history ern Union. On Dec. 7, 1943, service will be held at the 90, died Wednesday, Jan. at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Jobe Senior Center in Pasadena. The Pasadena TRIAD program she married James King, Galveston Memorial Park 27, 2016. He was a 25-year is a partnership between three community groups – sheriffs, police and leaders in the senior following him to Washing- Cemetery in Hitchcock, Tex- South Belt resident. community – who meet monthly to work together to reduce the victimization of senior citi- ton, Florida and Texas as he as, where the couple’s re- “Big Daddy,” as he was zens in the area. served in the U.S. Navy and mains will be placed together called by his family, was born The event highlights the message that “Knowledge is Power” when it comes to reducing she served in the Civil Air Pa- in a single vault. in Guyana, South America, the likelihood of crime perpetrated against seniors in the community. Social Security execu- trol. on Jan. 5, 1926. He was the tive Andy Hardwick will speak on how to avoid identity theft, scams, fraud, and elder abuse. The couple had four chil- Gloria Eudora fourth of four children born Free refreshments will be jointly provided by Paramount Senior Care Centers of Pasadena dren, and the family eventu- to the late George and Hilda and Parsons House Assisted Living Facility in La Porte. Bring a friend. For more information, ally settled in Houston where Van Gilder Bradshaw. call 713-477-0175. James worked for Robertson Bradshaw was preceded in Tank Lines. death by his siblings, Nora, Eddlemon spent most of Lloyd and Kathy, and his son, Local library events set her professional career in the Sydney Ian Bradshaw. Parker Williams Branch Yellow Pages department of Bradshaw and Frances The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Southwestern Bell. She lost Veronica De Mendonca were Thursday, Feb. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. – Valentine Craft Time. Make a Valentine picture frame her husband in 1969. She lat- married in 1949. A union of to show a special message or photo. For adults and children 8 years and older. er married Roy Eddlemon of 67 years produced three chil- Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. – Author Robert D. Jacobus will speak about his Houston, whom she cared for dren, Colin Arnold, Sydney book, Houston Cougars in the 1960’s. during his protracted battle Ian (deceased), and Frances TaxAide is available Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 18, 2016. with Alzheimer’s and Parkin- Alison. Volunteers from AARP TaxAide will assist with federal income tax preparation, tax questions son’s until his death in 1995. Bradshaw worked as an and fi ling tax returns. This service is free and is available in the library meeting room on a Eddlemon opened her accountant at the Guyana fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Bring a photo-ID, Social Security cards and any other offi cial home as a gathering place Marketing Division until he, for family events, reunions, documentation for oneself and all dependents, a copy of last year’s income tax return, W-2 Pasadena Independent School District board member Mariselle Quijano his children, and mother-in- forms from each employer, unemployment compensation statements, and any other necessary and holiday celebrations. law Frances Steinbergen, em- (right) presents a proclamation to new superintendent DeeAnn Powell (left) Her grandchildren remember igrated to the United States forms to help the volunteer complete the return. on her fi rst day. Also pictured is board vice-president Vickie Morgan. Powell Wednesdays – Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Thursdays – Toddler Story spending time with her play- in December 1964 to join his Time, 10:30 a.m.; Saturdays – Vietnamese Storytime. Classes are at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and made history as the fi rst graduate of Pasadena ISD to be appointed super- ing dominoes, making dolls Gloria Eudora Goatcher wife, Veronica, who preced- 2:30 p.m. For more information on Vietnamese programs, speak with Loc Bui. intendent. She is also the fi rst female superintendent in the history of the and other crafts, and fi shing Van Gilder, 77, died Wednes- ed them in their U.S. migra- For more information on all programs, call the library at 281-484-2036. district. On her fi rst day, the board of trustees proclaimed Feb. 1, 2016, as on Lake Livingston. She em- day, Feb. 3, 2016. She was tion. Bracewell Branch Library Dr. DeeAnn Powell Day throughout the district. Photo submitted braced friends, neighbors, born on March 4, 1938, to He joined the Chase Man- Archie Goatcher and Lu- The following events are scheduled at the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint. and even strangers whenever hattan Bank Accounting De- cille Ragsdale Goatcher in Tuesdays – Pre-K Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Storytime Craft from 11 to 11:30 a.m. they were in need. She hosted partment and worked there Sikeston, Mo. She was a Wednesdays – Baby/Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m.; Baby/Toddler Playgroup at 11 a.m.; church gatherings, quilting until his retirement. South Belt resident. Computer Basics at 2 p.m.; Internet Basics at 3:15 p.m.; and Power Point at 4:30 p.m. Legacy Comm. Health to screen bees and welcomed foreign Bradshaw was said to be Van Gilder is survived Thursdays – Citizenship Class from 4 to 6 p.m. exchange students into her a kind, mild, soft spoken and by her husband of 37 years, Thursday, Feb. 18 – Not Your Mama’s Book Club at 6 p.m. home. She was a member of loving individual. He was John Richard Van Gilder; son Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday - 10 a.m. to pregnant women for Zika virus Southeast Church of Christ a diplomat and peacemaker Jack Morris Terry III; step- 6 p.m., Thursday - noon to 8 p.m., Friday - 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more than 30 years, and among his friends. His favor- son Richard Ellis Van Gilder; For more information on programs, call the Bracewell Library at 832-393-2580. In light of the confi rmed Dr. Ann Barnes, chief med- air-conditioned spaces. she served the community ite table game was dominoes. cases of Zika virus in Harris ical offi cer at Legacy Com- Local health offi cials have by driving ill patients to and stepdaughter Susie Van Gild- He was one of the founders of County, Legacy Community munity Health. “In addition, confi rmed at least six Zika from medical treatments, and er Ortiz; daughter-in-law An- the Spoilers Domino Club, a Health, one of the nation’s we are ramping up our patient cases in the Houston area, sewing clothing for hospi- gela Rollins Van Gilder; and group of intimate friends who largest Federally Qualifi ed communications through in- all of which were imported talized infants and for needy granddaughters Abbie Ortiz enjoyed local and interna- Elected offi cials speak out Health Centers, is now of- dividual letters and a radio ad from certain Latin American children in impoverished and Audrey Van Gilder. tional domino competitions. fering its pregnant patients to reiterate our guidance that countries. The CDC has is- nations. She also reached She enjoyed spending Survivors include his clinical screening for the pregnant women not travel to sued travel notices for now people through her passion quality time with her friends, wife, Veronica; children Col- Alvarado testifies to board mosquito-borne virus. With Central and South American 30 countries where Zika is for creating art. She was a family and cats. She loved in Bradshaw (Gwendolyn) 22 clinics across southeast countries where the virus is spreading. Earlier this week, talented painter, a gifted quil- to read, write, dance with and Alison Pree (Curtis); Texas, Legacy provides pre- an epidemic as outlined by Dallas County health offi cials ter and a renowned porcelain her husband to the tunes of grandchildren Nicole Ti- natal care to about 300 preg- the Centers for Disease Con- confi rmed the fi rst known doll maker. Big Bands, and listen to talk est, Angela, Michael, Ray- regarding UT land purchase nant women per day, some of trol (CDC).” U.S. case of the virus being Eddlemon is preceded radio. She was a talented pi- mond, Henry, Sean, Ken- anist and published author. Rep. Carol Alvarado re- System is purchasing over adequately serve the grow- whom travel to Zika-affected Zika is most commonly transmitted through sexual in death by husband James neth, Kameron and Aliyah; During her university days, cently spoke before the Texas 300 acres of land in the ing educational needs of our Latin American countries. transmitted through mosqui- contact. Lowell King; husband Roy great-grandchildren Diesyl, she was a twirler in the Hous- Higher Education Coordi- Houston area that is current- state, the Board will need “Given the patient popu- to bites, and most patients “We are certainly moni- Arvil Eddlemon; daughter Delila, Deveron, Donavon, ton Cougar band. nating Board to express con- ly serviced by the University the proper authority to take lation we serve and the con- are unaware they have been toring the sexual transmis- Sue Ellen King Carlisle and Zoe, Draiden, Zeke, Lillian Van Gilder spent her cerns about the University of of Houston, Texas Southern appropriate steps to facilitate fi rmed cases in Houston, we infected. Symptoms include sion case out of Dallas, but, grandson William Bradley and Aiden; and numerous professional career serving Texas System expanding into University, and Rice Univer- those needs. Over the course are taking the precautionary fever, rash, joint pain, or red for now, the spotlight really Taylor. nephews and nieces. others. She taught business the Houston area. sity. This property is larger of the interim, I will urge my measure of screening our eyes. The best prevention should remain on the most She is survived by her son, The funeral service will be classes at San Jacinto Col- “UT’s action sets a prec- than the University of Hous- colleagues in the legislature pregnant patients by asking method is to avoid mosquito common method of transmis- James Vaughn King; daugh- held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, lege with Parker Williams. edent that could undermine ton’s main campus and would to reconsider the proper level their travel history and if they bites by using insect repellant, sion: mosquito bites,” said Dr. ter Elizabeth Pearl King Bai- at 12:30 p.m. at the Forest She managed the Human the Board’s legislative au- make Houston the only city of statutory authority of the are experiencing possible wearing long-sleeved shirts Natalie Vanek, an infectious ley; daughter Nora Ann King Park East Funeral home. thority to ensure the effi cient in the nation to have three Board to ensure the state of symptoms of Zika virus,” said and long pants, and staying in disease specialist at Legacy. and effective use of higher senior public institutions Texas is providing the best education resources and to which could further restrict quality higher education in Driver smashes wall, flees eliminate unnecessary dupli- the state’s higher education Houston, without the need- Early voting begins . . . cation,” said Alvarado. resources. less duplication of services,” The University of Texas “It is clear that in order to added Alvarado. Continued from Page 1A Democrat nomination to Freeman Branch Library at to fi nish the remainder of challenge Olson in the No- 16616 Diana Lane. While Lee’s term. Locke said he vember general election. the International Brother- Elected offi cials share their words is contemplating a run for In the constable race, hood of Electrical Workers the position, should a qual- Diaz will face challengers Hall on Allen Genoa has ifi ed candidate not step up. George Goffney Jr., Joe served as an early voting lo- Other potential candidates “Joey” Martinez and Ru- cation in years past, it was District E News include Rep. Sheila Jackson ben Loreto in the Democrat not listed at press time. By Council Member Dave Martin Lee, state Sen. Rodney Ellis primary, while Daniel Vela Polling hours are 8 a.m. and City Council members and Joe Alanis have fi led to to 4:30 p.m. through Feb. Last month, I was sworn in to serve my residents continue to turn in areas of concern second term on Houston City Council as the that they see as well. Dwight Boykins, Jerry Da- compete in the Republican 19; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. District E Council Member. I, first, want to Since the new program was announced, vis, Larry Green and C.O. primary. Four of the fi ve 20; 1 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 21; thank the voters for electing me to serve and pothole reports to 3-1-1 have skyrocketed. Bradford. candidates – Martinez, Lo- and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. represent them at City Hall. We have many However, as of last week, the Department has The only local positions reto, Vela and Alanis – all 22 through Feb. 26. challenges that lie ahead of us in the next so far achieved a 96% repair rate. being challenged are the ran for the position in 2012 If necessary, a runoff several years, one of which is financing our Further, due to the many definitions the U.S. House District 22 seat when Diaz narrowly defeat- election will take place unfunded liabilities. I am excited to announce public has for potholes, the administration has that Mayor Turner has appointed me to look expanded its definition from four square feet currently held by Rep. Pete ed Zerick Guinn to replace Tuesday, May 24. The gen- further into the city’s financial situation and or smaller to five square feet or smaller or up Olson and the Harris County the retiring Gary Freeman. eral election will take place lead the Budget and Fiscal Affairs to 25 square feet. As mentioned in his Precinct 2 constable job cur- Local early voting poll- Tuesday, Nov. 8. Subcommittee on Debt Financing and address, anything that is larger than what fits rently held by Chris Diaz. ing locations include the For additional informa- Pensions. Over the next several weeks, I will within this expanded definition will be placed In the District 22 race, Harris County Courthouse tion or to see a complete list be meeting with key stakeholders at the city to on a priority report that will include recom- A.R. Hassan and Mark Gib- Annex No. 25 at 7330 of polling locations, visit offer my suggestions and determine what mended action and a proposed timeline, and steps need to be taken to address this loom- will be given to the mayor. son are competing for the Spencer Highway and the www.harrisvotes.org. ing issue. Additionally, Mayor Turner has Additionally, many council members, The Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce is looking for the driver appointed me a member of the newly created including myself, have inquired about the who ran into the barrier wall on Scarsdale near Sagevale on Sunday, Feb. 7, Economic Development Committee, Ethics, potential impact this new program will have Elections and Council Governance Committee on the budget. Mayor Turner has assured Beware of IRS scam . . . between noon and 6 p.m. The driver apparently fl ed the scene after causing as well as the Transportation, Technology and City Council that based on the data gathered extensive damage. Anyone with any information about the incident is urged Infra-structure Committee. I look forward to he believes the program can continue to Continued from Page 1A plaint using the FTC Com- al or fi nancial information. to call 281-481-9189. Photos submitted serving on each and addressing important succeed using resources that already exist • If you know you owe plaint Assistant; choose This includes any type of matters affecting the city. within the Fiscal Year 2016 budget, which Also, during his inauguration address on ends on June 30 of this year. taxes or you think you “Other” and then “Imposter electronic communication, Monday, January 4 Mayor Turner mentioned Lastly, to complement the program, Public might owe taxes, call the Scams.” If the complaint such as text messages and that he has tasked the Public Works and Works and Engineering debuted a new web- IRS at 1-800-829-1040. involves someone imper- social media channels. AARP Chapter 199 meets Feb. 19 Engineering Department with implementing a site, www.houstonpotholes.org, in addition to a The IRS employees at that sonating the IRS, include The IRS also does not AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Bay Area new program to address the city’s infrastruc- new customer notification process that will be line can help you with a the words “IRS Telephone ask for PINs, passwords or Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook (the large building with a blue ture, specifically potholes. In his speech, managed by the Mayor’s Citizens Assistance Mayor Turner said “the potholes that are prop- Office. The new process will aim to notify each payment issue, if there re- Scam” in the notes. similar confi dential access roof inside Clear Lake Park on the north side of NASA Parkway). Everyone is invited erly reported to the City’s 3-1-1 Help and constituent by phone or email who reports a ally is such an issue. Taxpayers should be information for credit card, to come to the meeting, and to enjoy coffee, cookies and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. before Information Line will be assessed and pothole about the status of their request. • If you know you don’t aware that there are other bank or other fi nancial ac- the meeting starts at 10 a.m. addressed by the next business day. Our goal I encourage residents to report all pothole owe taxes or have no rea- unrelated scams (such as counts. Each month, the group has entertainment or a speaker on various topics of interest to is to effectively, efficiently and safely repair concerns by contacting the city’s 3-1-1 sys- son to think that you owe a lottery sweepstakes) and Recipients should not seniors. Every two months the group has a potluck lunch. each reported pothole within a 24-hour peri- tem by calling 3-1-1, (713) 837-0311 or by any taxes (for example, solicitations (such as debt open any attachments or Speakers for Friday, Feb. 19, will be Peggy Kelso and Thomas A. Zaubi from the od. For those potholes where safety and emailing [email protected]. Additionally, infrastructure will require additional time, the smartphone users can download the 311 app you’ve never received a relief) that fraudulently click on any links con- Council for Health Education, who will present a program on Practical Care Giving and Public Works Director will provide a priority by visiting the iTunes App Store or GooglePlay. bill, or the caller made claim to be from the IRS. tained in the message. In- therapeutic classes that are being offered in the area for chronic pain via special classes report that I will personally monitor and will As Mayor Turner and Public Works and some bogus threats as de- The IRS encourages stead, forward the email to such as tai chi. This is not regular tai chi, but a special class that is geared toward those share with the members of City Council.” Engineering continue to move forward with scribed above), then call taxpayers to be vigilant [email protected]. who have chronic pain. My office took a proactive approach when this new program, I look forward to working and report the incident to against phone and email More information on The group also organizes day trips by bus to local area points of interest at minimal learning about this new program last month, with them to address the needed repairs and the treasury inspector gen- scams that use the IRS as a how to report phishing cost. The next day trip will be on March 16, but the location is not yet confirmed. and has driven the major thoroughfares in the improvements to District E streets. council district, documenting all areas of con- For more information, please contact my eral for tax administration lure. The IRS does not ini- scams involving the IRS For those who are interested in joining the group, annual dues are $6 per year/per cern that were seen. Although we routinely office at 832-393-3008 or districte@hous at 1-800-366-4484. tiate contact with taxpayers is available on the genuine person. However, one must be a member of national AARP to join any local chapter. monitor the district’s roads, it is important that tontx.gov. • You can fi le a com- by email to request person- IRS website, IRS.gov. For information, contact Liz Shepperd at 281-486-7770 or [email protected]. Thursday, February 11, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Stuchbery Elementary announces second nine-weeks rolls Enjoying 100th Stuchbery Elementary Makaela Edwards, Liliana Es- dez, Zackary Vargas, Analiese Lewis and Lauren Liscano. Vo, Sirya Williams, Dolton Pena, Derek Rodriguez, Jaden Posey, Eviana Robles, Mad- School recently released its cuadra, Gael Gutierrez, Daniel Vela and Kerri Ward. Richard Lopez, Wesley Wofford and Louis Yates. Rodriguez, Katherine Sabillon elyn Sepulveda and Jasmine honor, merit and perfect at- Hernandez, Samaria Hernan- First grade Maciel-Rangel, Allyson Mar- Second grade and Chloe Tran. Stewart. tendance rolls for the second dez, Eden Iniesta, Olivia Join- Perfect attendance quez, Ashley Martinez, Vin- Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Perfect attendance nine-weeks grading period er, Liam Kendall, Jenny Lam, Deacon Akinloye, Kevin cent Martinez, Nathan Mata, Kayla Aguirre, Blessing Melina Aguilera, Rigo- Chelsea Akinloye, Hayden of 2015-16. Students earning Donovan Mandani, Makayla Alfaro, Judith Andrade, Leon- Mohammad Mian, De Moses, Akinloye Akinloye, Reemas berto Alanis, Jono’van Allen, Alanis, Adriyionna Alvara- honor, merit and perfect at- Mendez and Azhley Mora. ardo Ardon, Juan Arredondo, Nicholas Neira, Favour Nwao- Alazzeh, Adriana Alvarez, Aysjha Anderson, Alphin Ant- do, Bianca Amaya, Sheylene tendance roll status are: Emily Nazario, Sophie Terry Betties, Cordarus Bibbs, du and Manuel Olvera. Abel Anthony, Avian Arredon- ony, Tristen Baptiste, Evelyn Amaya, Devon Anderson, Ro- Kindergarten Nguyen, Johnny Nguyen, Alexander Brock, Sheridan Nathaniel Padilla, Steffany do, Jeremiah Briscoe, Jordyn Barrera, Jaqaun Betties, Emily salyn Barber, Ginna Barreiro, Perfect attendance Humphrey Nnolim, Henry Brooks, Alexandria Byrd, Palomino, Dylan Pham, An- Brown, Lily Cano, Tristian Cano, Desirae Charles, Kobi Joel Barrera, James Betties, Nicholas Aguilar, Emily Nnolim, Aurelia Ochwila, Diego Emma Canales, Jasmine Coo- drew Posey, Giovanni Prud- Castillo and Ramon Ceja. Conaway, Tailin Curtis, Jaila Julian Cavazos, Christian Cha- Aurelien, Kingston Auzenne, Ortiz, Esther Oti, Kensington per and Steven Corporan. homme, Aidan Quiroz, Kailyn Rhiana Charles, Pailin Davis and Kaden Dillard. hayed and Desirey Cisneros. Maria Barrera, Emily Barre- Pena, Anthony Perez, Enijah Jarrett Daniels, Kiahna Quiroz, Ana Reyes, Audrey Cheawchan, James Constance, Christopher Edwards, Camryn Collins, Valerie ra, Jermani Bernard, Kendall Ploucha and Elijah Ramirez. Davis, Starr Delgado, Joy Rodriguez, Jonathan Rounds Celeste Delafuente, Anthony Ashley Etienne, Viviana Fer- Cuellar, Richard Diaz, Maria Castillo, Kayden Charles, Gabriel Rincon, Damien Denman, Melonie Edozie, and Cathy Sanchez. DeLaRosa, Ricky Delgado, nandez, Javon Fowler, Lauren Escamilla, Tiffany Escuadra, Karter Clemons, Francine Sanchez, Brianna Soto, Har- James Flores, Natalynn Gar- Eloisa Sanchez, Rachel Aiden Diaz, Victor Escuadra, Galvez, Priscilla Gutierrez, Kelly Flores, Surjurnee Givens- Cooley, Madison De Santiago ley Stewart, Melayssia Sykes, ner, Ethan Gordillo, Grace Sanchez, Arianna Serna, Co- Jalynn Flores, Anthony Flores Jayren Hector, Teboris Hen- Fontenot, Orlando Gonzalez, and Santiago Del Villar. Alexander Tenorio, Tammy Hernandez, Phoebe Kulhaw- rey Shular, Alex Soria, Rickira and Jada Fowler. ry, Sabino Hernandez, Tra- Jace Graham, Wendy Gue- Kenya Delong-Thompson, Tran, Kahlan Tran, Jesus Val- ik, Duy Lam, Anh Le, Chloe Specht, Ashlyn Terry, Angel Louis Gonzales, Logan vis Howard, Darius Irchirl, vara, Abdallah Helal, Caleb Hargraves, Abdalrahman He- Joseph Jones and Iakovos Henderson and Terrance Henry. lal, Sydnie Hile, Brandon Kostikoglou. Jazmin Hernandez, Johna- Jackson, Anthony Jimenez, Ngan Le, Christopher Lo- than Hernandez, Alexan- Meador celebrates 100th day of school Edsel Juarez, Nathan Le, Ra- pez, Shyla Marcano, May- der Iniesta, Muhammad phael Lopez, Edgardo Mateo te Marfi l, Diego Martinez, Iqbal, Camryn James, Ce- and Gabriela Matias. Giovanni Melendez, Aden sar Jimenez, Heidi Karikari, Avery Maxwell, Isaac Miranda, Ashley Moreland, Blake King, Sang Lam, Laura Mendez, Rosie Molina, Jada Je’Kese Morris, Huy Nguyen, Landers, Sienna Le, Ericka Moore, Angie Muñoz, Cordon Huong Nguyen, Julian Olvera, Lopez and Alyssa Mata. Nguyen, Diana Nguyen, Har- Angel Padilla and Sophia Paz. Asia McCarter, Desiree ry Nguyen, Tiffany Nguyen, Tran Phan, Danae Robin- McDaniel, Brandon Moli- Henry Nunez, Robyn Oba and son, Jaden Rodriguez, Derek na-Maria, Hoang Nguyen, Vy Jordan Obregon. Rodriguez, Nery Rodriguez, Nguyen, Anh Nguyen, Jac- Madison Okun, Tanya Pal- Naely Rosales, Adrien Sali- queline Oba, Aracely Ortiz, omino, Lukas Pena, Matthew nas, Isabella Sanchez, Jasmine Xavier Ortiz, Abigail Panza, Perez, Erubiel Perez, Bryan Tatum, Ebony Tejeda, Conner Cymoné Potier, Xante Price Quiteno, Sebastian Rincon, Torres, Kalyna Tran, Jenny and Isaiah Quezada. Stuchbery Elementary second-grade teacher Donnie Robinson, Jorgen Ro- Trinh and Mariel Watson. Cayla Rangel, Eviana Ro- Laura Bryan and Jalynn Flores celebrate the driguez, James Saenz, Cielo Fourth grade bles, Thomas Rodriguez, Ja- 100th day of school. Photo submitted Sanchez, Nicholas Sepulveda Honor roll cob Romero, Vivian Rosales, and Lauren Soto. Chelsea Akinloye, Richard Meadow Ross, Avah Saenz, Nicholi Soto, Jayden Diaz, Gracie Dykstra, Orlan- Ivan Sanchez, Xavier San- Summerlin, Rodrigo Tovar, do Gonzalez, Emma Lacount, chez, Angelina Sanchez, Is- Pearland Republicans meet John Tran, Nathan Tran, Loc Laura Landers, Tommy Le, abel Segovia, Isaiah Steptoe The Pearland Area Republican Club will meet on Truong, Keyli Vanhouten, Vy Nguyen, Abigail Pan- and Jason Tenorio. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Church of Christ annex, 2217 Marissa Vasquez, Danna za, Jayden Rangel, Jasmine Kyler Thomas, Kimberly N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. Guest speaker Robert Sholly Vazquez, Trae Vela, Melody Stewart, Y Tran and Mai Anh Tovar, Tariq Townes, Y Tran, will speak on Counterterrorism for Civilians – Adjusting Weaver, Adam Williams and Truong. Mai Anh Truong, Jaressi Val- to the New Normal. Sholly is the author of the bestsell- Deryon Williams. Merit roll dez, Julius Valdez, Vivica Va- Third grade Rosalyn Barber, Jeymy lencia, Richard Vasquez, Faith ing books, Young Soldiers Amazing Warriors and Soul of Honor roll Cabrera, Julian Cavazos, Vela, Walter Velasquez, Jas- Success. Rigoberto Alanis, Emily Xavier Chapa, Camryn Col- min Villeda, Gregory Weaver, Free refreshments will be provided. Doors open at Cano, Desirae Charles, Adri- lins, Kelly Flores, Jazmin Her- Nathan Webster, Derek West 6:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Everyone is el Cruz, Viviana Fernandez, nandez, Alyssa Mata, Sophia and Evante Williams. welcome to attend. Corryn Harris, Nhi Nguyen, Angel Padilla, Isabella San- Meador Elementary students were invited to dress driguez, (middle row) Arturo Serrano, Angel Diaz, chez, Tristan Tran and Jasmyn up as a 100-year-old person or wear 100 of something Kendra Pineda, Aul Pineda, Gabriela Torres, Aaron Willis. to acknowledge Feb. 8, the 100th day of school this Gonzalez, Evelyn Arellano, (back row) Principal Merit roll South Belt Elementary names VIPs year. They are proclaiming to be 100 days smarter. Beverly Bolton, David Arrendono, Karime Munoz, Aysjha Anderson, Alphin Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Mariana Sala- Miriam Torres, Lexie Cowan, Cheryl Ngechu, Jillina Antony, Joelle Jadgeo, Iako- zar, Alexa Guevara, Melissa Melendez, Arlett Guz- Mikulski, Ximena Serrano and Assistant Principal vos Kostikoglou, Ngan Le, man, Ailyn Rodriguez, Solanch DeLeon, Joseph Ro- Amy Clowers. Photo submitted Natalia Le Goenaga, Mayte Marfi l, Annalise Pate, Josiah Pasadena ISD holds February 2016 Chess Exhibition On Saturday, Feb. 6, Thirty-eight of the Barber is the principal at Pasadena Independent schools participating were BHI, where the exhibi- School District held from Pasadena ISD, fi ve tion was held. Axel took its sixth annual Spring were from Deer Park care of all the logistics in Chess Exhibition at Bev- ISD, and one was from advance. erly Hills Intermediate. Alvin ISD. In all divisions, each There were 317 stu- Numerous other cam- student played fi ve dents participating, shat- pus chess coaches and games, receiving one tering the previous re- adult volunteers were point for each win and a cord of 257. there to help. Several half-point for each draw. Forty-four campus- campus administrators The table at right shows es were represented (an and central offi ce person- the top fi ve fi nishers in all-time record), includ- nel came to support the each of the six divisions. ing seven high schools, students. The next PISD chess 12 intermediate schools, Co-directors were Bob competition will be Sat- nine middle schools, and Bartel, Kathy Massey urday, May 21, at San 16 elementary schools. and Leslie Axel. Stacey Jacinto Intermediate. South Belt Elementary recently announced its VIPs DeRobles, Hafsa Rehan, Rayan Mirza, (third row) for the month of February. These students were cho- Caden Corwin, Leila Reyes, Liliana Salazar, London sen by their teachers, based on their ability to dis- Herrera, Ryleigh Gonzalez, Olivia Tamez, (fourth play the character trait of the month, respect. VIPs row) Jalen Tran, Elijah Perez, Ozzi Fuentes, Aliah pictured are, left to right, (front row) Ibrahim Ali, Moore, Jabez Palma, Sophia Vu, (back row) Taylor Leny Mendoza, Damien Ram, Alexia Hoang, Gabri- Nguyen, Michael Collins, Cindy Ni, Ariana Garza, el Melchor, Evan Taylor, (second row) Manuel San- McKlaus Garcia, Ayah Palomares, Bao Ngo and chez, Bethenny Avelar, Jasmin Hernandez, Kayla Lakitha Green (counselor). Photo submitted Carnival with Jewish flavor for everybody Congregation Shaar Ha- most joyous holidays, and month of the current calen- community is invited to join Grade 3: Left to right are Daniel Perez (Genoa), Miguel Campu- Grade 4: Left to right are Nathaniel Luna (Genoa), Manuel shalom, together with Tem- defi nitely most beloved by dar year). in the fun, food and merri- ple Beth Tikvah in Clear children. It is celebrated Congregation Shaar Ha- ment. zano (Matthys), Alan Munoz (Richey), Vincent Villarreal (Gold- Hernandez (Matthys), Emily Rodriguez (Genoa), Rey Aguirre Lake, will celebrate Purim with sending special trian- shalom, the Conservative A package that includes en Acres) and Alan Olvera (Golden Acres). Photos submitted (Frazier) and Alejandro Lopez (Meador). with an annual carnival on gle-shaped pastries fi lled synagogue in the Bay Area 60 game tickets and one Sunday, April 3, from 10:30 with jam or sweet poppy Houston, is located at 16020 meal ticket will cost $18 if a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival seed paste, called Hamen- El Camino Real (midway preordered, and $23 at the will take place at Shaar Ha- tashen (Ozney Haman in between Bay Area Blvd. door. Ticket packages can be shalom. Hebrew) to friends; putting and El Dorado). Temple obtained by calling the syn- Purim is a Jewish cele- on costumes (especially Beth Tikvah is the Reform agogue offi ce at 281-488- bration that has been often those of the story charac- synagogue in the Clear Lake 5861, between the hours of compared to Halloween. ters); and reading the Megi- area. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday Well, the comparison is not lah – the story of the Bibli- The carnival is a fund- through Friday; or by email quite correct: Indeed, chil- cal Book of Esther. raising event. The entire at [email protected]. dren and adults put on cos- During the reading, every tumes, but that’s where the time Haman’s name is men- similarity ends. tioned, everybody drowns Purim celebrates the de- it out with boisterous liverance of the Jews from noise-making and booing. the evil Haman, through The festival takes place the courage of their lead- each year on the 14th day SSouthouth BeltBelt Grade 5: Left to right are Jake Callaway (E.C. Mason, Alvin Grade 6: Left to right are Tristan Phillips (Bonnette Jr. High, Deer ers, Queen Esther and her of Adar (usually the sixth ISD), Joshua Martinez (Williams), Silas Tobias (Roberts), Nich- Park ISD), Henry Lavergne (Morris), Gretchen Prado (Schnei- cousin, Mordechai. Though month of the Jewish cal- olas Lopez (Roberts) and Dylan Campos (Melillo). Not pictured der), Eduardo Vargas (Shaw) and Patrick Ortega (Morris). a relatively minor Jewish endar, but as this year is a GGraphicsraphics is Marcus Kemp (Melillo). holiday, Purim is one of the leap year – it is the seventh & PrintingPrinting Capital Improvement One stop for all your wedding needs: Plan meeting Feb. 25 • Invitations • Reception Cards Next month, Council various city departments as • Response Cards Member Dave Martin will well as community represen- host his annual Capital Im- tatives about ongoing proj- • Thank You Notes provement Plan (CIP) town ects, issues and community hall meetings in the council news related to District E. • Matchbooks district. Save the date for the Steven David with the • Scrolls • Napkins following meeting: city’s Economic Develop- Southeast Houston/Clear ment offi ce will give a pre- Lake – Thursday, Feb. 25, sentation on the Tax Incre- from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Space ment Reinvestment Zone 11555 Beamer Intermediate: Left to right are Kobe Thompson (Thompson), Center Houston, Destiny (TIRZ) program. David Hoang (San Jacinto), Troy Lampton (Beverly Hills), Jer- High School: Left to right are Edward Ellis (Deer Park), Ron Theater, 1601 NASA Park- For more information, 281-484-4337 emiah Little (Beverly Hills), Timmy Phan (Beverly Hills). Not Kiran (Deer Park), Vincent Tran (Deer Park), Dario Trevino way in Houston. contact Martin’s offi ce at pictured are Tin Ly (Beverly Hills) and Jose Ruiz (Queens). (Pasadena) and Micah Greer (Deer Park). Members of the public are 832-393-3008 or email dis invited to attend to hear from [email protected]. Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 11, 2016

San Jac announces Over The Back Fence by Alexis UHCL art student upcoming events holds debut exhibit San Jacinto College re- Community College at 10 Explore a debut solo art in the Arbor North Build- cently released its upcoming a.m. The fi rst home game of exhibition through Thurs- ing, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Calendar of Events. the 2016 season will be on DEAN CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Celia Espinoza is wished a happy birth- is Feb. 16. Sing a happy birthday song to day, Feb. 18, at University The gallery displays exhibits The San Jacinto College Wednesday, March 2, at 3 Dean Baier, longtime South Belt resident day Feb. 11. Jean Fusilier enjoys a birth- Jeri Joslin Feb. 17. of Houston-Clear Lake’s proposed by UHCL students, South campus is located p.m., against Louisiana State and director of operations at Clear Brook day Feb. 12. FACEBOOK FRIENDS Student Art Project Space who gain experience display- at 13735 Beamer Road in University at Eunice (LSUE). City MUD, is wished a happy birthday Feb. Melillo Middle School CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Gallery. UHCL art student ing and curating work in a Houston; the Central campus All home games are free 16 from friends and the Leader staff. He is Sharing a birthday on Feb. 12 are Alma The Leader sends happy birthday wish- Sarah Melville’s exhibit, You public setting. is at 8060 Spencer Highway and open to the public and active in the community, serving as a para- Paredes and Michelle Rush. Enjoying a es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a are Here: Interactions of Col- For more information in Pasadena; and the North are held at the San Jacinto medic and volunteer firefighter for Harris double-layer cake on Feb. 14 are Gabrielle birthday this week: or, Time and Space, features about the exhibits in the Stu- campus is at 5800 Uvalde College South campus. For County Southeast Fire Department and Weber and Natalie Young. Blow out the Thursday, Feb. 11: Cesar Ramirez, paintings and installations. dent Art Project Space Gal- The SAPS Gallery is a lery, visit the UHCL Art Gal- Road in Houston. a full season schedule, visit chairing the South Belt Spectacular Cookoff. birthday candles for Maria Montenegro on Ron Martinez and Jennifer Zanders; Women’s basketball sanjacsports.com. student-run exhibition space lery website at http://www. SCHOOL DAZE Feb. 17. Friday, Feb. 12: Greg Banhart, C.J. Jareo open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. uhcl.edu/artgallery. Play 4Kay game Expo Concert The following personnel and staff mem- Roberts Middle School III, Chris Smith, Melinda Poplawski, The San Jacinto College The Central campus mu- women’s basketball team sic department will present bers of the Pasadena Independent School Sing a happy birthday song Feb. 11 to Cynthia Tavera, Clyde Jones, Lisa will face Blinn College for an Expo Concert at 12 p.m. District celebrate birthdays Feb. 11 through Elsa Chiachio. Celebrating a birthday Feb. Jones, Jacqueline Preston, Alex Lerma Register for certified the Play 4Kay breast cancer on Monday, Feb. 15, in the Feb. 17. 12 are Melissa Cummings and Brenda and Robert Barbosa; Saturday, Feb. 13: awareness game at 2 p.m. Monte Blue Music Building. Atkinson Elementary Lawson. Enjoying a birthday Feb. 13 is Celeste Beaty, Trisha Waguespack, on Saturday, Feb. 13. Those Every San Jacinto College Blow out the birthday candles for Esmeralda Rodriguez. Feb. 15 is the day Cristi Skerrett and Randy Harms; Sunday, manager training who attend are encouraged to music program will be show- Ludivina Perez Feb. 17. for a party for Angela Lopez and Rita Feb. 14: Cathi Brockman and Jon Baker; wear pink, and the fi rst 100 cased at the concert. Burnett Elementary Coulon. Monday, Feb. 15: Mark Wilson, Laura A Lunch-N-Learn ses- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Partici- attendees will receive a free Black History Month Maritza DeLaGarza enjoys a birthday Beverly Hills Intermediate Allison, Gene Cearnal and Kelley Huebner; sion about Certifi ed Manager pants will need to bring their pink rally towel. events Feb. 15. Send a happy birthday card Feb. 11 to Tuesday, Feb. 16: Yvonne Rojas, Linda training will be held at the own lunch. All home games are To commemorate Black Frazier Elementary Ronnie Thomas. Soria, Danielle Cunningham, Mary Nell San Jacinto College Cen- This event is sponsored by played at Nichols Gym on the History Month, San Jacinto Maria Rodriguez has a birthday Feb. 16. Thompson Intermediate Dees, Rhonda Stallbaumer, Sharla Fults tral campus on Wednesday, the Business and Professions North campus. College has various activities March 23. program through the San Meador Elementary Blow out the birthday candles for Sandra and Lisa Fernandez; and Wednesday, Feb. This free event is available Jacinto College Continuing Admission is free and scheduled throughout Febru- Light the birthday candles for Erika Nava Garza Feb. 15. 17: CaShaune Murphy, Jeannie Nelson, open to the public. ary: to anyone who wants to learn and Professional Develop- Feb. 12. Greetings for a wonderful birthday Dobie High Monica Gonzales, Dawn Armstrong, Jeri more about preparing for the ment division. To register, For a full season schedule, Movie screening: Straight are sent to Yolanda Arebalo Feb. 13. Dean Beltram and Cecily Haley enjoy Joslin, Donn Reichelt, Russell Janacek Outta Compton Certifi ed Manager exam and visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ visit sanjacsports.com. Moore Elementary and Susan Slater. Men’s basketball games • Central campus – Mon- a double birthday Feb. 11. Blow out the the three modules: manage- lunch-n-learn-certifi ed-mana The San Jacinto College day, Feb. 15, at 11:45 a.m., The day for a party for Thomas Durr is birthday candles for Juan Fernandez and LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS ment fundamentals, planning ger-tickets-21008323461. men’s basketball team will Student Center Lounge A Feb. 15. Steven Long Feb. 12. Holly Peel enjoys Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, and organizing, and leading The San Jacinto College play Blinn College on Sat- • North Campus – Tues- South Belt Elementary a wonderful birthday Feb. 13. Light the congratulations, etc., to mynews@south and controlling. Central campus is located at urday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m. and day, Feb. 16, at 11:30 a.m., Celebrating a birthday Feb. 12 is Melissa birthday candles for Andrew Kirkpatrick beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject Instructor, Carl Taylor, 8060 Spencer Highway in host their annual Youth Night Monument Room Cerda. and Venus Watson Feb. 15. The day for a line. Items must be submitted by Friday will lead the session from Pasadena. game against Lamar State • South campus – Wed- Stuchbery Elementary birthday celebration for Elizabeth Puente noon for the next week’s publication. College-Port Arthur on Sat- nesday, Feb. 17 at 11:45 a.m., urday, Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. All Science and Allied Health Black heritage honored local recreation leagues and Building Room S1.113 schools are invited to Youth African-American Lit- High school volunteers help grow the urban forest Night, and the fi rst 100 bas- erary Theatre will be held at UH-Clear Lake ketball fans to arrive, ages 18 Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 10 Students from Clear stormwater detention basins Four dozen volunteers transfer about 2,600 seed- ects and as part of its routine University of Hous- on people of African descent and younger, will receive a a.m. at the Central campus in Brook (Clear Creek ISD) around Harris County. from Clear Brook’s Junior lings into 5-gallon contain- maintenance program. ton-Clear Lake celebrates in the global context, 5 p.m., free mini basketball. the Interactive Learning Cen- and Milby (Houston ISD) Seedlings arrive at the Reserve Offi cer Training ers of potting soil. Since then, the Flood Black History Month with in UHCL’s Bayou Building, All home games are ter Kaleidoscope Room. high schools spent a recent Flood Control District’s Corps (JROTC) and Milby’s The potted seedlings – Control District has planted events that offer discovery, Forest Room, also hosted by played at the Central campus Nursing Information Saturday morning, Jan. 30, South Service Center Tree Peace Club participated in such as black oak, shortleaf more than 217,000 trees on discussion and expression. the Black Students Associa- in Anders Gymnasium and Session helping the Harris County Nursery without soil around this year’s Seedling Potting pine and water hickory – will 200 fl ood control sites across Feb. 12 – Poets, singers tion. are free and open to the pub- The First Steps Into Nurs- Flood Control District pre- the roots, and must be potted Event, using shovels, gar- be tended throughout the Harris County. and musicians are invited Feb. 24 – Screen The Two lic. For a full season sched- ing Information Session will pare native tree seedlings for soon after delivery from the dening tools, bare hands and spring and summer, and will The Flood Control Dis- to an open mic from 5 to 9 Nations of Black America, at ule, visit sanjacsports.com. be held on Friday, Feb. 19, at replanting along bayous and grower. team spirit to separate and then be planted at various trict has been recognized p.m. in the university’s Bay- 2 p.m. in the Bayou Building, San Jac softball 1:30 p.m. at the San Jacinto locations during the 2016- by the Houston Area Ur- ou Building, Atrium II, 2700 Garden Room with UHCL’s tournament College South campus in the 17 planting season, which ban Forestry Council and Bay Area Blvd., hosted by Intercultural Student Services. San Jacinto College will Science and Allied Health typically runs from October Trees for Houston for its the Black Students Associa- For more information, host its softball tournament Building (Building 1) in through March. tree planting and rescuing tion. contact the Black Student Feb. 13-14 at the South cam- Room S1.113. For more in- About the Harris County efforts. Feb. 25 – Join retired Tex- Association representative pus and will play the open- formation email vocational. Flood Control District’s For more information on ing game against Meridian [email protected]. as Southern University pro- by emailing seahorn@uhcl. Tree Planting Program organizing a volunteer tree fessor Mtangulizi Sanyika for edu, or contact Intercultural The Flood Control Dis- planting, contact the Com- Africa and African People on Student Services at 281-283- Honor veteran with name plate trict started a sustained tree munity Services Section of the World Scene: Discussion 2575 or [email protected]. planting program for proj- the Property Management With the completion of San Jacinto College Foundation’s ect sites in 2001 to enhance Department or go to http:// three Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success, any- capital improvement proj- www.hcfcd.org/trees.html. one can help a veteran achieve his or her dream through emer- Congregation Shaar gency funding. Each center is staffed with trained and certifi ed personnel to help assist student veterans in their transition back into civilian life. Each campus’s Center of Excellence for Veteran Hashalom first event Student Success hosts a Wall of Honor to pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the military. Consider honoring a family member or loved one through the purchase of a name at Hope Village plate. The cost is $250 per plate which includes the engraving of name, rank and branch of service. Contributions will not only The Social Action Com- Another CSH member, honor a veteran but also help a veteran student achieve his or her mittee of Congregation Shaar Elizabeth Bell, donated her dream. A name plate can be purchased online at www.sanjac.edu. Hashalom held its fi rst event time creating face painting. of 2016, with an ice cream The event culminated with social held recently at Hope almost 20 people, residents Dr. Fang Clinic will be closing Village in Friendswood. Hope and congregants forming a his medical practice effective March 1, 2016 Village is a not-for-profi t res- circle and dancing the hokey Please make appointments for this fi nal month as space is idential home for individuals pokey. limited. At the beginning of March 1, patients will automatical- with intellectual and develop- The event was accompa- ly be transferred to Dr. Rafi q. If patients wish to obtain medical mental disabilities. nied with a lot of laughs and records to be sent to a different primary care, you may re- About a dozen Sunday brought lots of smiles to the quest a medical record release form by calling 281-464-6666. School students participated, faces of the residents. You can reach Dr. Rafi q’s offi ce at: helping to hand out ice cream Congregation Shaar Ha- Southeast Medical Group Request for Dr. Rafi q to the residents. CSH’s Joe shalom, located at 16020 El Buchanan contributed his Camino Real in Houston, is 11914 Astoria Blvd., Suite 185 voice and sang a variety of the Conservative synagogue Houston, TX 77089 songs. in the Bay Area. Phone: 281-922-7377 Please make sure to verify your insurance with Dr. Rafi q’s offi ce. Misael Calderon (standing) from Milby High School helps Clear Brook High School’s Cortney Davis with a shovelful of potting soil, while Jeremy Stone (front), Clear Brook High School Junior Reserve Offi cer also from Milby, pots another seedling at the Harris County Flood Control Dis- Training Corps members, left to right, Cortney Nally trict’s annual volunteer event. Clear Brook student Marcus Freeman heads over and Marcus Freeman take a break from potting seed- WWeddings,eddinHallgs, RReceptions,eception s,Rentals RRetirements,etirements, BBirthdayirthday PPartiesarties to replenish his team’s seedling supply. Photos submitted lings for the Harris County Flood Control District. American Legion Post 490 11702 Galveston Road (across from Ellington Field) 281-481-1179 Remember When Call between 9 AM - 1 PM M-F 40 years ago ( 1976) coaching job at Dobie. Andy parent heart attack after col- held a banquet to celebrate chological damage. In the The J. Frank Dobie Lar- M. Griffi n and Sagemont lapsing on the Harris Coun- its 27th anniversary. Hous- suit, Cesar Suquet alleged Capacity: 300 iaettes Drill team won a resident Bill V. Newcomb ty jogging trail adjacent to ton Mayor Annise Parker that Michael Y’Barbo, an sweepstakes trophy for the took similar positions at Pas- Scarsdale Boulevard. was the guest of honor at on-campus PISD police of- second year in a row at the adena and South Houston 15 years ago (2001) the annual event. A former fi cer, repeatedly struck him Annual Blue and Gold Drill high schools, respectively. Sixty-fi ve residents at- small business owner, Park- with a metal baton follow- Largest selection of Team Contest. Sagemont Jaycees and tended a meeting to discuss er stressed the importance ing a dispute over a confi s- wigs in Texas! County Commissioner Almeda Mall sponsored a securing a Weber school re- of local chambers of com- cated cell phone. The case FEATURING Tom Bass, State Rep. Bill country-western dance at placement. merce, as well as Houston’s was settled later in Novem- ESTETICA Caraway and Houston City the mall to benefi t the fam- The Dobie cheerleading role in international busi- ber for $60,000. Councilman Frank Man- ily of Rochelle Townley, a squad took sixth place in ness. The father of a 3-week- DESIGNS cuso attended the Bicen- student at Frazier Elementa- the small varsity division at Pariyanan Vaduganathan, old baby died Feb. 8, fol- WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION tennial program at Frazier ry who had been struck with the UCA national fi nals in M.D., was elected chief of lowing a fi ght the previous The Right BRA, OF WIGS & The Right Form! by JODEE HAIR ADDITIONS Elementary sponsored by herpes encephalitis. Orlando. the medical staff by his night when he was accused Caring Fitters Trained & Certified the Frazier Parent-Teachers 30 years ago (1986) South Belt Dolphin Youth physician peers at Memorial of breaking into his neigh- to Help With All Your After Becky’s Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street Association. A bridge connecting football league reported ap- Hermann Southeast bor’s car near Southport and Great selection of League City 35 years ago ( 1981) the Sageglen and Green proximately $15,000 worth Hospital. A board-certifi ed Bazin. Melvin Lee Nelson, Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 William E. “Buster” Gil- Tee subdivisions was un- of equipment stolen. cardiologist, Vaduganathan 30, initially refused medi- breth took over the head der construction by Harris Roseanne Salas, 26, Dar- would act as a liaison cal help before being pro- County Flood Control. rell Bishop, 19, and James between the medical staff nounced dead at his home. PISD Board of Trustees Santos, 26, were identifi ed and hospital employees and Autopsy results later deter- WALKER LAW OFFICES President Dr. B.J. Garner as the three suspects arrest- administrative staff during mined his death was caused was selected by the board to ed by Houston Police for his two-year term. by heroin and alprazolam Milton Walker, J.D. seek placement on the Tex- robbing 17 insurance agen- The South Belt commu- (Xanax) toxicity. as Association of School cies. nity was struck by a hard 281-481-0909 Boards Board of Trustees. 10 years ago (2006) freeze with temperatures 25 years ago (1991) A $1.3 million software dipping into the mid-20s. WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES Dobie decathlon won re- program was causing chaos While the area was spared gional match scoring 4,000 inside PISD. Administrators the snow that was predict- BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS points ahead of its nearest and counselors were expe- ed, icy conditions led to the LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT competitor, Deer Park. riencing great diffi culty in closure of many local www.walkerlaw.com Former Dobie football retrieving necessary reports schools, businesses and Here comes 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston 281-481-0909 player and 1986 graduate regarding attendance, dis- nonemergency government Sedric White died after be- cipline, tardies and student entities. While road clo- ing shot several times fol- whereabouts at a particular sures and traffi c accidents the bride . . . lowing an argument in the time. were widespread across the 5900 block of Southwind Clear Brook High Greater Houston area, local Let South Belt Graphics & Printing take care which is off Cullen and School student Saman- problems were limited. FURNITURE RE-DO Bellfort. tha Underwood raised the 1 year ago (2015) of all your printing needs for your special day. 20 years ago (1996) grand champion steer at the A former South Houston • Re-Pair • Re-Finish Approximately 80 per- 24th annual livestock show. High School student and his • Invitations • Envelopes • cent of the South Belt area Underwood’s steer was parents fi led a $1 million • Re-Glue • Re-Screw had to change their numbers sold for $7,500. The total civil rights lawsuit against • Napkins • Matchbooks • ‘We Re-Do For You’ to the newly created 281 amount earned by Brook the Pasadena Independent area code following a 2-1 students was more than School District, alleging • Thank You Cards • For Free Estimates Call: vote of the Public Utilities $83,000. that an on-campus police Commission. 5 years ago (2011) offi cer used excessive force Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 John Wayne Sammons of The South Belt-Elling- the previous May, caus- Sageglen, 43, died of an ap- ton Chamber of Commerce ing bodily injury and psy- 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Thursday, February 11, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 UH-Clear Lake adds psychology doctorate Frazier Robotics holds tournament University of Houston- man Sciences and Human- Science and Humanities cating professionals who can their health and mental health Clear Lake received approval ities. The program will ac- Dean Rick Short said the new strengthen health services in needs? This blend will be from the Texas Higher Edu- cept students for the fall 2016 program is part of the univer- the greater Houston area.” very marketable to schools cation Coordinating Board to semester, with an application sity’s ongoing mission. Professor of Clinical Psy- and other agencies.” add a third doctoral program deadline of March 1. “The School of Human chology Mary Short called Initially, applicants to the to its educational offerings. “The new doctoral pro- Sciences and Humanities the new program a “beauti- program will be required to The new program, a Doc- gram is a strategic initiative looks forward to taking the ful fi t” with the needs of the already have a master’s or tor of Psychology in Health to better serve the educational next step in strengthening our community, the aspirations of specialist degree and should Service Psychology (com- needs of our community,” UH- academic program offerings students and the goals of the be able to show research ev- bined clinical psychology Clear Lake Senior Vice Presi- by adding this doctoral de- university. UHCL’s existing idence or potential, such as and school psychology), is dent for Academic Affairs and gree,” he said. “But, not only graduate degree programs in through publication, thesis one of only four such pro- Provost Carl A. Stockton said. does this new degree add to psychology are already suc- work or previous research grams nationwide and is the “I congratulate the faculty for the school, it also emphasiz- cessful, and adding a doctoral projects. fi rst doctoral program in the all their hard work.” es our community-minded degree is a natural extension. The doctoral degree is the university’s School of Hu- UHCL School of Human mission statement by edu- “We have a great reputation in latest addition to UHCL’s the community, our students psychology offerings, which are sought after when they include master’s degrees in graduate and they’re sought family therapy, school psy- Dobie Rocketry Team #1 after for internships,” she said. chology, clinical psychology, A Doctor of Psychology behavior analysis and indus- offers a stronger focus on trial/organizational psycholo- clinical practice and experi- gy, among others, and bach- ence than many other profes- elor’s degrees in social work sional psychology doctoral and general psychology. programs, which may focus “We’re changing the face more on psychological sci- of UHCL, and not only with ence than practice. downward expansion and the Traditionally, school psy- four-year initiative. We’re ex- chology and clinical psychol- panding up,” Short said. ogy have had separate identi- Prospective Doctor of Three teams came out on top at the Frazier Ele- Goeman. Coming in third place were the Destroy- ties in American professional Psychology students are mentary Robotics practice tournament held on ers. Members of the Destroyers are Briana Vela, psychology. School psychol- encouraged to email Mary Saturday, Jan. 30. Coming in fi rst place were the Nathan Lind and Emiliano de la Torre. Pictured ogy primarily dealt with the Short at [email protected]. Super Bots. Members of the Super Bots are Kay- are, left to right, (front row) Dimas Gonzalez, Tif- practice of psychology in the For more information school setting, while clinical about the School of Human lie Bui, Grace Arriola, Dimas Gonzalez and Tif- fany Flores, Karley Goeman, Briana Vela, Nicholas psychology emphasized gen- Sciences and Humanities, fany Flores. The Tank Bots came in second place. Grochoske, (back row) Grace Arriola, Kaylie Bui, eral practice in other settings. visit http://hsh.uhcl.edu/ or Members of the Tank Bots are Gabriel Preciado, Gabriel Preciado, Ayanna Morales, Nathan Lind As mental health services call the advising offi ce at Nicholas Grochoske, Ayanna Morales and Karley and Emiliano de la Torre. Photo submitted take a more holistic approach 281-283-3333. to treatment, programs such as UHCL’s will better equip professionals for using evi- dence-based evaluation and Mike Sullivan breaks new records at Tax Sale treatment in schools, commu- After successfully moving lation with the support from ed. We are improving how collects property taxes for sessor-Collector’s offi ce col- nities, agencies and hospitals the Harris County Tax Sale to Harris County Commis- we collect taxes, and Harris 71 taxing entities including lects more than $6 billion in to support healthcare and be- the Bayou City Event Center, sioners Court, the Tax Sale County is already seeing the Harris County. The Tax As- property taxes. havioral health. Harris County Tax Asses- moved to a new location that benefi ts.” “Kids, even some adults, sor-Collector Mike Sullivan offers better parking, tech- The Tax Assessor-Collec- come to an educational insti- announced record-breaking nology and a climate con- tor’s Offi ce collaborates with Bay Area Singles Dance Feb. 20 tution and have mental health collections for the month of trolled environment. This Harris County departments The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance will be issues. More and more, February. creates a more pleasant expe- and constables, taxing juris- held Saturday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the VFW school psychologists have to “Earlier this week, we rience for all involved. dictions and collection attor- Lodge, Post 6378, at 5204 Highway 3 in Dickinson. deal with those mental health kicked off the very fi rst Tax “Changing to an improved neys to organize and host the Bring party snacks to share. Cost is $7 for members issues within the classroom, Sale at our new venue, and venue was just the fi rst step,” monthly tax sale. The goal and $9 for nonmembers. For more information, call within the school. As a pedi- the numbers are in! We col- said Sullivan, “We will be is to collect delinquent taxes Dobie’s Air Force JROTC Rocketry Team placed fi rst place overall at atric psychologist myself, so lected $3,093,764, an in- announcing additional en- and put neglected properties 409-948-1156 or 281-484-4762. Waller High School’s rocketry meet held recently. They placed fi rst in much of what my kids strug- crease of $532,079 compared hancements soon, such as into the hands of new own- streamer duration, second in spot landing, and third in small engine du- gle with is not just mental to the February 2015 Tax online bidding. These new ers. Vendors sought for shopping event ration. The team placed high enough in all six categories to win the overall health issues, but how those Sale,” said Sullivan. improvements are going to The Harris County Tax Claim a spot by Tuesday, Feb. 16, for a vendor space fi rst-place trophy. A total of 14 schools competed. Pictured are, left to right, issues affect their school Previously, all Tax Sales lead to more reclaimed tax Assessor-Collector’s of- at Community Craft ‘n’ Clean, a shopping event spon- work,” Short said. “How do were required to be held on dollars. Imagine how much fi ce Property Tax Division cadets Jesus Macedo, Thomas Hawkins (team captain), Zachery Carter and sored by the University of Houston-Clear Lake History Rafael Coreas. Photo submitted we get these children the the steps of a county court- we will be able to reclaim maintains more than 1.6 best education and also meet house. Thanks to new legis- in revenue after it is perfect- million tax accounts and Club. Each vendor spot costs $20, and sellers are encour- aged to offer merchandise, crafts or gently used resale items. Craft ‘n’ Clean will run from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CCISD Bond projects near completion, Frazier Science Fair winners on Saturday, March 5, in Parking Lot J. Payments, waivers and forms are due by Feb. 16. Vendor spots do not include tables, other supplies or smaller projects up for board approval electricity, but vendors may bring a small generator. With 50 percent of the District Facilities Department ects include one high school, building, replace the athletic Funds from the sale of vendor spaces will support the 2013 Bond projects complet- is set to present seven more four intermediate schools, fi eld lighting, and add struc- UHCL History Club. ed including Phase One of projects for the board of trust- two elementary schools and tural reinforcement to the For more information, call the UHCL Student Life the McWhirter Elementary ees to approve during their Veterans Memorial Stadium. visitor side bleachers. Once Offi ce at 281-283-2560. Rebuild and the near comple- regularly scheduled meeting The stadium is considered a approved, the work at Veter- tion of the CCISD Challenger in February. priority maintenance project ans Memorial Stadium would Bridge club has openings Columbia Stadium, the Clear The proposed priority that will provide an addition- be complete in the summer of Creek Independent School maintenance and repair proj- al ticket booth/storage room 2016. It is not too late to contact Dave Glandorf of Clear Projects at Brookside In- Lake Bridge Club about getting into one of his classes. termediate, League City In- He has two beginner classes and two advanced classes Autism info featured at UHCL fair termediate and Space Center scheduled for the next three months. Glandorf can be Intermediate schools involve reached at [email protected] or by calling 281- Gain a better understand- tion, Keep Calm and Count lunch. Free parking is avail- replacing major compo- 488-6318. ing of autism and the com- Sheep: Stress-Free Bedtime able in Student Lot D. The nents of the air conditioning/ Regular games are scheduled for every day of the munity resources available Routines, student speaker informative lecture series is heating system and the fi re for those with autism or Courtney Laudont will in- sponsored by Hegwood & alarm system as well as the week at the club at 16614 Sealark in Houston, in the caregivers of someone with struct attendees on creating, Associates, P.C., JSC Federal intercom. Other proposed im- heart of Clear Lake City. There will be a Sunday team autism at a presentation and and maintaining consistency Credit Union, Jersey Mike’s provements include the stage event on Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. For more information on resource fair at University of with bedtime routines, han- Subs, Endeavor Behavioral, area and athletic facilities the team games, contact Chuck Ensor at cwensor@sbc Houston-Clear Lake Feb. 13. dling disruptive behaviors InKids, Gulf Coast Educators in order to improve student global.net. The Autism Speakers Se- at bedtime and increasing Federal Credit Union and Su- safety. Once approved, the ries presentation will take appropriate bedtime behav- sie Bean Gives. work at all three campus- place from 10:30 a.m. to iors. Parents and caretakers The Autism Resource Fair es should be completed the UHCL hosts Spring 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 13, in of children with autism will will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 summer of 2016. the Bayou Building, Garden benefi t from this event. p.m. in the university’s Bay- The renovation of the ex- Room, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Admission is free and ou Building, Atrium II. isting library and computer During the presenta- includes a complimentary During the fair, several labs is proposed at Victory Open House Feb. 27 providers in the community Lakes Intermediate School as Spring Open House wel- tional students, the applica- will offer information about well as the audio/visual lab. comes prospective transfer tion fee will be discounted Love for Life Banquet Feb. 26 their services and issues re- The $2 million dollar project, and graduate students to the $45. Christian comedian Michael Jr. will take center stage lated to autistic students, their when approved by the board University of Houston-Clear Knowledgeable staff will at the Love for Life Banquet on Friday, Feb. 26, at Grace families and other interested of trustees, would be com- Lake on Saturday, Feb. 27, also be available to assist Community Church, 14505 Gulf Freeway in Houston. He attendees. pleted this summer. from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in with completing 2016-2017 Providers include the var- Proposed projects at the university’s Student Ser- FAFSA applications for fi - tours the country performing comedy, can be seen on TV ious clinics at UHCL’s Cen- League City Elementary and vices and Classroom Build- nancial aid. regularly, and recently appeared in the feature fi lm War ter for Autism and Develop- Ross Elementary schools ing, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. For more information or Room. mental Disabilities, Behavior would also be completed Attendees can apply with- to register, visit http://www. The evening will include a silent auction beginning TLC and the Gulf Coast Cen- during the summer of 2016. out the application fee, meet uhcl.edu/openhouse. at 5:30 p.m., and the banquet from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tick- ter. The proposed bond proj- faculty and staff, and tour To arrange for a large ets are $50 each. All proceeds will benefi t the Beltway Admission is also free for ects include the repair of The 2016 Frazier Elementary Science Fair winners pictured are, left to the campus, which sits on group or an accommodation 8 South Crisis Pregnancy Center that serves area wom- the fair, which is hosted by the building foundation and right, (front row) Cyril Silas, fi fth place; Nathan Lind, sixth place; (back a 524-acre nature preserve. for a disability, contact the en in unplanned pregnancies. the Applied Behavior Analy- building exteriors, the re- row) Jazzlyn Moya, fi rst place; Kaylie Bui, second place; Andrew Pava- The event will also feature an Offi ce of Admission – Spe- sis Student Organization. placement of major compo- For more information or to make reservations, visit lonis, third place; and Madelene Tran, fourth place. These students will MBA mixer, and some pro- cial Events team at 281-283- For more information, call nents of the AC/heating sys- represent Frazier at the Pasadena Independent School District Science grams will offer on-the-spot 2515 or OpenHouseRSVP@ www.LifelineCPC.org (Love for Life Banquet is at the 281-283-3452 or email autis tem and the improvement of admissions decisions. uhcl.edu at least one week bottom of any page). [email protected]. the electrical system. Fair in March. Photo submitted For prospective interna- prior to the event. CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice

The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST New Covenant Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor Rev. Alvaro Interiano, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 Christian Church (between Beamer & Blackhawk) www.stlukescatholic.com 10603 Blackhawk LITURGY SCHEDULE 281-484-4230 Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español We’ve Enlarged Our Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. Day Care Facilities Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday Wednesday Parish Office 281-481-6816 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Nursery Available at all Services children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 11, 2016 District students, parents tackle hunger at Houston Food Bank FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood tthruhru FFeb.eb. 2244 New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com Nearly 400 Pasadena In- fi lled backpacks, providing ton Food Bank Apple Corps provide students with an teamwork. perience on a daily basis. The This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash. We accept NCI. dependent School District 36,000 meals for 6,000 stu- leader. “Through the help of enriching educational expe- “It was wonderful to see [Houston] Food Bank was so ACE Afterschool students dents and their families in the these students and parents we rience through interactive, the energy of the kids work- grateful for everyone’s hard and parents spent Super Houston area, including fam- have enough food to provide recreational and communi- ing alongside their parents,” work, they asked if we could MMs.s. JJanet’sanet’s CChildrenhildren ooff tthehe FFuture,uture, IInc.nc. Bowl weekend tackling hun- ilies in the district. to families for a day.” ty service activities outside said Steven Villano, ACE bring 400 more volunteers Child Care & Learning Center • Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. ger while volunteering at the “It’s a huge help to all the The effort was part of a of school hours. Organizers project director. “They got to next time.” Houston Food Bank. families to have a district like service learning project or- hope students who volun- see fi rsthand what it takes to For students and parents Ages served 6 weeks - 11 years Volunteers sorted through Pasadena ISD lend a helping ganized by the Pasadena ISD teered at the Houston Food give ‘free’ food away and the interested in volunteering, Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, boxes, packaged food, and hand,” said Jim Day, Hous- ACE Afterschool program. Bank have learned the value hard work professionals in visit www.houstonfoodbank. Dance, Library & Computer Room LOW PRICES ACE Afterschool strives to of community service and the social service agency ex- org. Ms. Janetʼs provides pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS, including MELILLO, MORRIS and ROBERTS Middle Schools and SOUTH BELT Elementary. 2281-484-237681-484-2376 2281-538-531081-538-5310 1115901590 HughesHughes RRd.d. @ BBW8W8 33007007 InvincibleInvincible DDr.r. LLeagueeague CCityity

3 x 8 chris diaz

Dobie High School students rolled up their sleeves Narcie Reyes, (back row) ACE site coordinator Le- and participated in the Pasadena ISD ACE After- tishar Manning, Cesar Salazar, David Medina, Mi- school community service day at the Houston Food chael Lee-Salazar, Isaac Mestizo, John Torres, Con- Bank during Super Bowl weekend. Pictured are, left nie Hernandez and Patrick Davis. Not pictured are to right, (front row) Erin Alix, Patricia Henderson, Breanna Merrell and Richard Gold. Maria Medina, Luz Cardenas, Victoria Mendoza, Photo submitted 1995 Dobie grad Johnathan Carter WWE’REE’RE SSTILLTILL TTHEHE SSAMEAME GGREATREAT CCAFEAFE & BBAKERYAKERY named skipper of 270-ft. cutter Legare Coast Guard Cmdr. Jon- the Coast Guard’s offi cer National Security and Stra- ter served as watch offi cer CCallall aandnd askask aboutabout oourur athan Carter, a 1995 Dobie candidate school. He was tegic Policy from the Naval in the President’s Emergen- graduate, has been named commissioned in 2000. War College in Newport, cy Operations Center at the COOKIE commanding offi cer of In 2013, Carter received R.I. White House. He was the the USCGC Legare, one his Master of Arts degree in From 2008 to 2010, Car- fi rst Coast Guardsman ever DECORATING of 13 vessels in the Coast named to that position. Guard’s “Famous Class” of His previous postings in- PARTIES 270-foot, medium-endur- clude liaison offi cer at the ance cutters. Homeland Security Opera- VVISITISIT USUS OROR CALLCALL USUS FORFOR ALLALL The Legare, based in tions Center in Washington, Portsmouth, Va., has a com- D.C., and liaison offi cer at YYOUROUR CATERINGCATERING NEEDSNEEDS pliment of 14 offi cers and the Joint Force Headquar- 86 crew. ters for the National Capital 14020 Galveston Road 5968 Fairmont Parkway A change of command Region at Fort McNair in Suite 180 Suite F ceremony has been set for Washington. Webster, Texas 77598 Pasadena, Texas 77505 July 12 in Portsmouth. The Legare is one of six 281-218-6744 281-487-1400 Catering - 713-412-8807 Catering - 281-979-6846 Carter, a 16-year Coast 270-foot cutters stationed Guard veteran, has served out of Portsmouth. The ship wwww.savannahcafeandbakery.comww.savannahcafeandbakery.com the past two years as a liai- patrols the offshore waters son offi cer for the Offi ce of from Maine to Florida, the the Joint Chiefs of Staff at Gulf of Mexico and the Ca- the Pentagon. ribbean. The Legare will be Car- Carter, his wife Amy, and ter’s third ship command. In their three children make Pol. Ad Paid for by Diaz Campaign, Ana Diaz, Treasurer • PO Box 172 Galena Park Texas 77547 2006-07, he commanded the their home in Stafford, Va. USCGC Aquidneck, a 110- foot vessel, in the Arabian Sea during the Persian Gulf confl ict. Upon his return from the war zone, he com- Fall, Spring, and Summer manded the USCGC Pea Programs for children ages three Island, a 110-footer then based in St. Petersburg, Fla. (3) months to five (5) years old. Carter earned his Bach- elor of Science degree in After School Care from South Belt criminal justice from Sam Elementary Houston State University in 1999 and was accepted into Coast Guard Cmdr. Jonathan Carter TAKE THE FIRST STEP Contact a BAHEP honors Smith IN ELIMINATING Memorial Hermann 1750 Riverstone Ranch Road Joint Center. And start www.stlukescatholic.com living pain free. 281-741-7497 JOINT

Staying active is key to staying healthy. PAIN That’s why Joint Center specialists use the most advanced treatments to get you moving again. From new prescription options, to minimally invasive surgical interventions, our affiliated body of Tickets On Sale Now! experts is ready to help you find the best path to the life you want to live.

Call 713.272.1888 or visit Clear Creek Independent School District Superintendent Greg Smith (sec- ond from left) was presented the prestigious Quasar Award for Exceptional jointpain.memorialhermann.org Leadership in Economic Development at the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s 23rd annual banquet Friday, Jan. 29. Pictured above at the for more information event with Smith are, left to right, Vic Pierson, president and CEO of Moody

5 National Bank and BAHEP’s 2015 chairman of the board, John Elbon, vice or to make an appointment. TM/© Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. president and general manager of Space Exploration (a division of Boeing) and BAHEP President Bob Mitchell. Photo submitted hts Reserved. 70449 12/1 hts Reserved. g . All Ri p M/©2015 Sesame Worksho T

become a favorite friend at sesamestreetlive.com February 11–14

NRG Park Box Office • 800-745-3000 • ticketmaster.com SECTION B Thursday, February 11, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Longhorns, Wolverines handle hoops biz; races still tight The Dobie and Clear spective playoff leaders in Longhorns with 21 points and at Memorial to close Clear Brook has also as the Wolverines topped Clear Springs in a 70-47 but more likely will battle and Clear Creek to have Brook varsity boys’ bas- districts 22-6A and 24-6A. as the Longhorns broke a out the regular season, the bettered its standing in Clear Falls 70-61 Feb. stunner, and Clear Lake Clear Springs for either any chance of advancing ketball teams have done The Longhorns staved two-game losing streak to Longhorns now can assure the District 24-6A ranks, 9, improving to 7-5 in lost, 59-58, to last-place the third or fourth playoff to the postseason. their part to reach the off a huge upset bid at get back on track in Dis- themselves of no worse thanks to its win over district action with two Brazoswood. seed. For more on either the Class 6A playoffs – at Alvin, using a 27-17 trict 22-6A. than a play-in game for a Clear Falls in addition to a games left. With two games re- With its loss to Bra- District 22-6A or the Dis- least for now. fourth-quarter run to hold Now at 8-6, the Long- playoff spot. couple of upsets elsewhere In all, four Wolverines maining, the Wolverines zoswood, Clear Lake, now trict 24-6A varsity boys’ Both teams claimed off the Yellowjackets 70- horns are tied with Man- It all starts Feb. 12 as in the league. scored in double figures need wins over Bra- 6-6, needs to finish with basketball playoff races, huge district wins Feb. 9, 67. vel for fourth place in the Dobie hosts the Texans in David Azore, one of for the winners. zoswood and Friend- wins over Friendswood see details on Page 3B. keeping pace with the re- Travores Gilbert led the standings. With wins over Scott Talton Gymnasium the area’s hottest scorers Meanwhile, Clear swood to make the play- Sam Rayburn at home at 7 p.m. at present, had 21 points Creek was dumped by offs. The Wolverines can still tie Clear Creek (9-3) DIXIE DELI 364A FM 1959 USA KARATE SB Dolphins (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 After School Care to register Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK cheer, drill, etc. SSignign uupp fforor The Southbelt Dolphins Are you Licensed to Carry? of the Bay Area Football Carry Legally - Open or Concealed aafterfter sschoolchool League will accept reg- Know the Law ccareare NNOW!OW! istration for cheer/drill/ mascot members (age 4 Ellington Arms License to Carry Classes through 13 as of Aug. 1, (Formerly Concealed Handgun License) CCallall ForFor DetailsDetails 2016) beginning Feb. 19, Classes Offered 7 Days a Week from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Weeknight and Private 11101 RESOURCE PKWY. Armadillo Lanes, 10055 Classes Available Fuqua. (Behind Sonic) Dolphin staff mem- CarryHouston.com 281-484-9006 bers will host a regis- 832-857-0150 tration March 12, at the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League facility at El Franco Lee Park, also ALAMO TAMALES TO-GO Wellness from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Yoga Additional registration Buy one get one free Breakfast Taco dates will include March Limit 2 free. Only 2 items per taco. Fitness 24, April 22 and May 26, with coupon expires 05/31/2016 all at Armadillo Lanes, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For Every Dozen Tamales You Buy, Massage Receive Half-Dozen Regular Tamales FREE For additional infor- with coupon expires 05/31/2016 Therapy mation, direct email to Tiffany Scimmons at SBD 13914 Hwy 3 • 281-990-7800 [email protected]. Mon: 6am-7pm, Tues-Fri: 6am-8pm, Sat: 7am-6pm, Sun: 9am-3pm 832-619-1676­œvwVi® 713-819-7629­Vi® C&D Burger Shop ZZZFURVVƓWVDJHPRQWFRP Dobie to meet Memorial Feb. 12 – top spot in play Celebrating Our 33rd Year First place in the District 22-6A varsity boys’ soc- 9, by a 4-2 count. Above, the Longhorns’ Sabino Our Burgers are the Original cer race will be on the line as the Dobie Longhorns Lozano (23) battles Rayburn’s Emanuel Gurrus- Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate take on the Memorial Mavericks Friday, Feb. 12, quieta (5) for possession of the ball near midfield “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. Match time is Feb. 9. Lozano scored a goal 35 seconds into the NNowow OOpenpen SSundaysundays & SServingerving BBreakfastreakfast DDailyaily 6 p.m. The Longhorns and Mavericks have been game to get the Longhorns off and running. Me- GGaary Greeeneene waged in a three-team race along with Manvel for morial and Manvel, both 5-0-1 played one another ENTIRE MENU SERVED ALL DAY the lead in the standings, and this match to end Feb. 10, after press time, in Pasadena. As for Do- RRealtoealtors the first half of league play will send one of the bie, the Longhorns have won five straight games. With Coupon two to the top. Dobie currently stands at 6-0-1 in At right is Dobie’s Jose Reyes (5). cial Hamburger, Toni Muse the 22-6A race after defeating Sam Rayburn Feb. Photo by John Bechtle SSpecialpe Moving Families For 30 Years! Fries and PGSA complex is host site $5.59 Med. Drink If you are thinking of SJC softball to play two of nation’s best MMon.on. – Sat.Sat. 6 a.m.a.m. toto 9 p.m.p.m. Sun.Sun. – 6 a.m.a.m. toto 7 p.m.p.m. buying or selling in 2016, The nation’s No. 1 The eight-team tour- to this point in the sea- ridian, Wallace State and ranked team will join per- nament will actually be son, will take on No. 1 Iowa Western in the two- 281-481-1491 10606 Fuqua give me a call. haps the nation’s top-per- played at the Pasadena ranked Temple as well as day event. forming team to headline Girls Softball Association unbeaten Tyler, both Feb. Temple began the sea- I can help! the San Jacinto College complex as there will be 13. son as the top-ranked Invitational Softball Tour- eight teams in play. The Coyotes will also program in the National CLEAR BROOK REALTORS 281-389-6519 nament Feb. 13-14. Host San Jacinto, 7-4 play games against Me- Continued on Page 2B FULL SERVICE [email protected] Softball extravaganza at El Franco Lee Park The Dobie varsity soft- Williams as she leads her the scrimmage. for the 2016 season. With Five Star Realtor ball program will host a Friendswood High School The Lady Longhorns Michelle Kristoff and Real Estate Texas Monthly magazine final day of scrimmage ac- varsity team in action at certainly have big plans Alyssa Corpus pitching tion prior to the start of the and University of Hous- Insurance regular season. Dobie softball scrimmage ton-Victoria commit Ma- The final series of rissa Longoria leading the “FULL SERVICE Makes Your scrimmages will play out Saturday, Feb. 13 way along with starting Saturday, Feb. 13, as the El Franco Lee Park outfielders Jenna Medina, Investment EASIER” Lady Longhorns wel- Yvonne Whaley and Al- Eli Tanksley 11555 Beamer Rd., Ste. 100 come Class 5A presea- 9 a.m. – Dobie vs. Santa Fe lison Bravo, head coach Broker/Owner son state ranked Santa Robin Rackley has plenty Houston, TX 77089 Fe in addition to Waller, 10:30 a.m. – Waller vs. Santa Fe of competitive experience 281-450-3305 ALL YOU CAN EAT Friendswood, Lutheran back in the mix after a DOWNTOWN 3/2/2 - Updated Home in Great Location. Walking Distance South Academy and Clear Noon – Friendswood vs. Waller third-place finish in 2015. to Hobby Center. See Houston Skyline through Bedroom Window, $285,000. CRAWFISH $15.00 Springs. After playing Pearland Dobie will begin the 1:30 p.m. – LSA vs. Clear Springs in the season and district WOODS OF WINBLETON - 4/2/31/2, Beautiful Home, Updates Include wednesday 4PM -11pm action at 9 a.m. against opener Feb. 16, Dobie will Hardwood Floors, Carpet Tile, Electric Cooktop, New Fixtures and Paint, the Lady Indians of Santa 3 p.m. – Dobie vs. Waller head to the Brenham/Col- $263,500. Fe. All of the action will lege Station Invitational PEARLAND COMMERCIAL BLDG. - 2910 SF, 1 Story - $349,000. be held at El Franco Lee 4:30 p.m. – Dobie vs. Clear Springs Feb. 18-20. Park. A Feb. 23 district con- PEARLAND 3-2-2 - Updated, Engineered Hardwood Floors, Built-ins, Longtime Dobie soft- test at home against Man- Garden Tub. $173,900. SOLD ball fans will have the Dobie softball booster club will sell chopped vel comes before Dobie chance to see former Lady beef sandwich baskets during the event for $8 hits the tournament circuit Clear Brook Promises to Provide Professional, Longhorn star Christa each. again, this time at the Feb. Ethical & Informed Services to Our New & Existing Clients 25-27 Haynie/Pearland In- Lady Longhorns to open at Pearland vitational. – We Have The Answer To Your Real Estate Needs – Once again the Dobie begin the regular sea- fending Class 6A state varsity softball team is son Tuesday, Feb. 16, at champions, enter the cam- 11210 Scarsdale 2916 FM 528 11613 Broadway Timeout #1 amid perhaps the state’s Pearland. The 6:30 p.m. paign at No. 1. (Between I-45 (Friendswood near (Next to Pearland Town 11460 fuqua st 100 houston Tx 77089 most challenging districts game doubles as the Dis- The entire poll: 1. Katy, for 2016, and all of the fun trict 22-6A opener. 2. Lewisville, 3. Waco & Beamer) West Bay Area Blvd.) Center Mall) 281-484-9911 713-436-2326 dine in only prices and specials subject to change starts on opening night. According to the Tex- Midway, 4. Brazoswood, 281-484-5945 281-996-1070 The Lady Longhorns as Girls Coaches Associ- 5. Pearland, 6. The Wood- WINNER BEST ROOFING COMPANY IN BAY AREA ation’s Feb. 1 preseason lands, 7. Keller, 8. Pfluger- Mon. - Sat. 8am - 6pm, Sun. 9am - 5pm poll, Pearland occupies ville Hendrickson, 9. Can- Winter Call the No. 5 state ranking en- yon, 10. Alvin. tering the season. Dobie defeated Now Offering A Full Line Of Exterior Washes “Wash & Go in under 5 min.” Specials Now! Alvin, also a member of Pearland in the 2015 open- the District 22-6A ranks, er and went on to finish is tied for No. 10 in that third in the district stand- The Works Wheels same state poll. ings before a playoff loss • Ocean LAVA Carnauba Wax & Tires The Katy Tigers, de- to Baytown Sterling. • rain-guard • Wheel Cleaning (In Tunnel) 5 Year Labor • Clear Coat Protectant • Tire Shine (In Tunnel) • Wheel Cleaning (In Tunnel) Warranty Shine & • Underbody Rinse $ Varsity girls softball openers • Tire Shine (In Tunnel) $ Protection • High Velocity Drying 10 • Underbody Rinse 16 • rain-guard • Triple Foam Wax (In Tunnel) • Spot Free Rinse 1 Day Rain Check Express • VinylV Dobie at Pearland • High Velocity Drying • Clear Coat Protectant • Wheel Cleaning (In Tunnel) Exterior Kevin Dalley ’7676 Dobie GradGrad (In Tunnel) • HardiH Board Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. 2 Day Rain Check • Tire Shine (In Tunnel) Wash $ Chris Dalley ‘799 Dobie GradGrad Siding • Underbody Rinse $13 6 Lady Oiler Field, Pearland • Spot Free Rinse • Wash • High Velocity Drying • High Velocity Drying (In Tunnel) (In Tunnel) Brook at Morton Ranch 2 Day Rain Check 281-481-9683 Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. REPLACEMENT & STORM WINDOWS Join our eClub for more savings www.oceancarwashtx.comarwashhtxt como Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 11, 2016 Local news, notes SJC pitchers throw masterpieces The San Jacinto Col- Junior Collegiate Athletics – one tapped a routine in- due to 10-run run rule af- High School track to begin lege baseball team got Association, faced eighth- fi eld groundout, and one ter fi ve innings. Parsons The high school track and field season is set to off to an impressive 4-0 ranked Southern Nevada, hit a routine fl y which was struck out seven of the 18 get started, with the Dobie varsity boys’ team start, punctuated by a and won the game 11-5. caught in the outfi eld. batters he faced. attending to Jim Kethan Relays Friday, Feb. 12, at no-hitter pitched by Mon- But the highlights of the Schmidt relies on fi - One batter walked, and Deer Park High School. tana Parsons, and a rare tournament were Parsons’ nesse, painting the corners one was hit by a pitch, so Meanwhile, Clear Brook will host the Wolverine perfect game hurled by no-hitter, and Schmidt’s with a fastball that tops only two hitters reached Winter Relays Feb. 12, at the new Clear Creek ISD Colton Schmidt at the sea- perfect game. out at around 89 miles per base. Challenger Stadium, home of the 2016 Region III son-opening College of The left-handed hour. His most effective After graduating from championship meet. Southern Nevada Coyote Schmidt, a graduate of pitch is a deceptive slider San Jacinto College, At the Wolverine Winter Relays, the field events Border Battle tournament, La Porte High School, that keeps hitters off-bal- Schmidt, a College Park will start at 3 p.m., with the running events then played in Henderson, Ne- was so focused that he ance. High School graduate, coming at 5 p.m. vada, Jan. 29-31. was unaware he pitched After graduating from plans to transfer to Baylor The following week, the Dobie varsity girls’ “This team has such a perfect game until the San Jacinto College, he University. team will get started. depth and talent, which game was over and team- plans to transfer to the Both pitchers have The Lady Longhorns will be at the Pasadena was on full display at the mates mobbed him on the University of Louisiana at since pushed their records ISD’s Brown Relays, Friday, Feb. 19, at Auxiliary tournament,” said San Ja- mound. Lafayette to continue his to 2-0 on the hill, while Stadium. cinto College head base- “Once it soaked in, it education and playing ca- San Jacinto College is off ball coach Tom Arrington. was a really great feeling,” reer. to a 7-0 start. Brook’s Taylor wins 55m dash “Every player per- Schmidt said. “I pitched a Parsons, on the oth- At the San Jacinto Col- Brandon Taylor continued his impressive indoor formed extremely well, no-hitter in high school, er hand, used a different lege Tournament of Cham- season, winning the 55-meter dash at the McNeese and Montana and Colton which was great, but approach to achieve his pions Feb. 5-6, Parsons State University Indoor Opener Jan. 30, in Lake were especially dominant. pitching that perfect game no-hitter. “I throw heat,” got the win as the locals Charles. A no-hitter is an amaz- in Nevada was really spe- he commented. defeated St. Petersburg The Clear Brook High School senior, who has ing accomplishment, but cial.” “I just fi re it in there, 9-0. Parsons went fi ve signed a letter of intent to attend the University of throwing a perfect game San Jac defeated Salt challenge guys to see if frames, allowing one hit Miami beginning this summer, won a bronze medal is one of the most diffi cult Lake Community College they can hit it.” Parsons’ and striking out six. in the 100-meter dash at the 2015 University and rarest achievements at 11-0 in Schmidt’s gem. fastball can touch around Against Howard, Interscholastic League’s State Track and Field any level of baseball.” The game was called due 95 mph on the radar gun. Schmidt was the winning Championships. In the non-conference to the 10-run rule in the He mixes in an occasional pitcher as he allowed fi ve He will begin competing for the Clear Brook tournament, San Jac out- sixth inning. curveball to keep batters hits and an earned run over varsity boys’ track and field team later this month. scored the four teams they Schmidt twirled a com- guessing. fi ve innings, fanning fi ve faced 48-12. Game 3 of plete game, facing 18 hit- San Jac beat Southern along the way. San Jacinto College sophomore pitchers Montana Parsons, left, and Colton SJC hoop hosts youth night the tournament was billed ters with 12 strikeouts, Idaho College 10-0 in Par- For more about SJC Schmidt dominated at the season-opening tournament in Henderson, Nevada. The San Jacinto College men’s basketball team as a “prime time” match- no walks, and no runners sons’ no-hitter. baseball or any of the col- Parsons hurled a no-hitter in a 10-0 win over Southern Idaho. Schmidt pitched will host local recreation leagues and school pro- up. San Jac, ranked 10th in reaching base. Only two He pitched a complete lege’s athletic programs, a perfect game, highlighted by 12 strikeouts in an 11-0 win over Salt Lake Com- grams at Youth Night on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 4 the nation by the National hitters even made contact game, which was called visit sanjacsports.com. munity College. Photo by Rob Vanya p.m., during the Ravens’ game against Lamar State College-Port Arthur. The game is at Anders Gymnasium on the Central campus. San Jac softball set to host No. 1 Temple, others Feb. 13-14 Local youth basketball players are encouraged to attend the game free of charge. The first 100 basket- Continued from Page 1B as Niki Gonzalez allowed at this point. When the of- Just those types of things. The competition in Region “That’s going to con- runs when we get out early ball fans to arrive, ages 18 and younger, will receive Junior College Athletic just one hit while fanning fense clicks, the defense If we can tighten up some XIV will be uber tough as tinue this weekend. We and get the bats going. a free miniature basketball. Association Division I 11 in the circle. makes the routine play, of the things we are doing always. Blinn has excelled scheduled it that way for “There are some other “We’re asking all local youth basketball groups preseason poll. Hernandez drove in and the pitchers avoid out there, I really feel like for years, and now Tyler a reason, to make sure things that we are work- to come out and watch us play,” said SJC head While Temple has gone four runs, and Offi ce hom- walks, the wins come. we can have a lot of suc- has had some early-season we are prepared for the ing on, but we’ll get there. coach Scott R. Gernander. “This will give them an 6-4 through the first two ered. When the errors and cess.” success. regional season. I think This is another great opportunity to see a higher level of basketball and weeks of the season, Re- In a 5-3 victory over walks on the San Jacinto The jury is still out as to “We are 7-4 but have we have done some good chance to play fi ve games to meet some of the guys for autographs after the gion XIV’s Tyler is off to Wallace State, Damian College side of things be- how well the 2016 season played some really good things and have shown against some really good game. It’s fun for us but, hopefully, even more fun a 9-0 start. Tyler, which socked a home run and gin to add up, the results will go for San Jacinto. teams,” Saenz said. that we can score some competition.” for them.” fi gures to battle San Jacin- Gabby Gonzalez doubled have not been nearly as The San Jacinto College Central campus is locat- to, Blinn, Alvin and others and knocked in a pair of good. ed at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. for the eventual Region runs. “We just had too many Atkinson Eagles honor Big Shootout winners XIV crown, entered the Three pitchers – Carol walks issued and errors Rising Stars Track Club season unranked within Raabe, Sarah Holden and against Chattanooga State, The South Belt Track Club is preparing for the the NJCAA but opened Niki Gonzalez – com- and the same thing was the upcoming spring/summer season by hosting con- the season with a 4-1 win bined to defeat Gulf Coast case against Mississippi tinuing registration and workout sessions at Dobie over San Jacinto and has State 3-2, and San Jacin- Gulf Coast. High School. kept rolling. to also bested Lake Land “There was a home run Team officials will be at Dobie Saturday, Feb. 13, The Apaches’ Abby 2-1 behind another good allowed and two errors, from 10 a.m. to noon, signing up both returning and Walker dazzled Tyler fans pitching effort from Niki and then another home first-year athletes for competition in the Amateur at the season-opening Gal- Gonzalez. run allowed. You just can’t Athletic Union program. veston College Invitation- However, there was the win games doing that.” The registration fee includes a team uniform as al, throwing a no-hitter in matter of a 10-2 loss to In the practice sessions well as meet dues up to the national meet, which is a 7-0 win over host Gal- Chattanooga State. Anoth- leading up to this San Ja- to be held in Houston this summer. veston. She fanned 12. er defeat, 10-1, was hand- cinto Invitational, Saenz SBTC will continue weeknight workouts at Do- Walker also earned the ed out by Mississippi Gulf said she would have her bie each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4 win against San Jacinto in Coast. players focusing quite a to 6 p.m. All Saturday workouts are from 10 a.m. to that season opener. Saenz said her team’s bit of attention on the fun- noon. “It was a tight game, success or failure in terms damentals on defense. For additional information about the longtime and we blinked fi rst,” of wins and losses has “Don’t try to throw the area track program or to access online registration San Jacinto College head been simple to understand ball before you catch it. options, visit sports.bluesombrero.com/risingstars coach Kelly Saenz said. track. Qualifying members from the team will have “We are a little young, SJC Invitational Softball the chance to compete at nationals in Houston this and it was our fi rst game. summer. We couldn’t get the hits in Feb. 13-14 that one.” As for San Jacinto the Pasadena Girls Softball Association Keep Kids In School golf rest of the way, its 7-4 re- 4950 Burke Road, Pasadena The 7th annual Keep Kids in School Golf Tour- cord to this point perfectly nament will drive its total goal to $1 million to ben- indicates its performance. efit Communities In Schools-Bay Area’s program to Sophomore star Gabby Saturday, Feb. 13 keep kids on the path to success through graduation Gonzalez has helped pave and beyond. The program impacts 15,000 students the way for an offense that SJC vs. Meridian, 10 a.m. in Clear Creek and Dickinson school districts with is hitting just over .310 as funds raised at the tournament. a team. SJC vs. Tyler, 3 p.m. The all-inclusive shamble tournament will be Katlin Kerl, Dani Da- SJC vs. Temple, 5:30 p.m. held April 18 at Bay Oaks Country Club. Communi- mian, Taylor Offi ce and ties In Schools-Bay Area works in 14 schools iden- Missy Hernandez have tifying at-risk students. also chipped in on the of- Campus coordinators work with students referred fensive side. Sunday, Feb. 14 by teachers, parents or other students. In addition to At the Wallace State In- SJC vs. Wallace State, 10 a.m. this one-on-one help, school-wide events promote vitational in Atmore, Ala., paths to success. Feb. 5-6, San Jacinto beat SJC vs. Iowa Western, 12:30 p.m. Atkinson Elementary was skillfully represented varrubias (fourth-grade boys’ winner), Matison To help continue this program, underwriting and Southern Union State 8-0 at the Pasadena ISD’s annual districtwide Big Mitchell (fourth-grade girls’ winner), Jadelynn sponsorships in the Keep Kids in School Golf Tour- Shootout competition Feb. 8, at Phillips Field Alvarez (third-grade girls’ winner) and Leo Alva- nament are still available. These sponsorships will House. Those students who were honored as the rez (third-grade boys’ winner). aid in reaching the $1-million goal. Brown Relays to Auxiliary Feb. 19 Eagles’ winners were, left to right, Christian Co- For more information on the tournament and The Brown Relays, Clear Lake, Deer Park, The boys’ athletes will donation opportunities, call Hillary Gramm at 281- Pasadena ISD’s long- Dickinson, Elkins, La compete for a chance to 486-6698 or direct email to her at hillaryg@cisba. standing varsity boys’ and Porte and Summer Creek, win the Steve Bledsoe Me- Coaches don sneakers for cancer research org. girls’ track and field meet, and many of those pro- morial Award, which goes will play out Friday, Feb. grams are expected back to the highest-scoring in- SJC women’s hoops/Play4Kay 19, at Auxiliary Stadium for 2016. dividual at the meet. The San Jacinto College women’s basketball team in Pasadena. The Clear Brook varsi- The top-scoring girls’ will show its support for breast cancer awareness and The five host schools ty boys’ team, led by star athlete will be handed the research by wearing pink and accepting donations from Pasadena ISD will sprinter Brandon Taylor Joan Propp High Point during the Play4Kay home game against Blinn Col- be involved along with and others, is among those Award. lege on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m., in Nichols Gym- several other top programs headed to Pasadena. Pasadena ISD is also set nasium on the North campus. from the area. 2015 partic- The schedule for Feb. to host the District 22-6A Visitors to the game are encouraged to show their ipants included Alief Tay- 19 shows the field events Championships April 12 support for the effort by also wearing pink. The first lor, Baytown Lee, Goose beginning at 2:30 p.m. (field events) and April 14 100 fans at the game will receive a free pink rally tow- Creek Memorial, Chan- The running events will (running events), also at el. nelview, Clear Brook, get going at 6 p.m. Auxiliary Stadium. The team will stage a free throw “shoot-a-thon,” and accept donations at the game. All proceeds will go to the Kay Yow Foundation for cancer research. Pasadena ISD Intermediate Track and Field In her 34-year tenure at North Carolina State Uni- All meets at Auxiliary Stadium, Pasadena, 4:30 p.m. versity, the late Kay Yow became the first coach to win two Olympic gold medals. She also guided her teams to 20 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournaments, and was Wednesday, Feb. 24 – 7th/8th Grade Girls’ Meet inducted into 11 halls of fame. Thursday, Feb. 25 – 7th/8th Grade Boys’ Meet Yow founded the Kay Yow cancer fund before pass- ing away in 2009 after a 22-year battle with breast can- cer. Donations to the Kay Yow cancer fund can be made Wednesday, March 2 – 7th/8th Grade Girls’ Meet online at play4kay.org. For information about the San Thursday, March 3 – 7th/8th Grade Boys’ Meet Jacinto College women’s basketball program, visit sanjacsports.com. Brook boys’ soccer downs CL Wednesday, March 9 – 7th/8th Grade Girls’ Meet The Clear Brook varsity boys’ soccer team is hang- Thursday, March 10 – 7th/8th Grade Boys’ Meet ing tough in District 24-6A, having scored a big 3-0 The San Jacinto College and Coastal Bend College and the National Association of Basketball Coaches win over Clear Lake Feb. 5, at Clear Brook. men’s basketball coaches may be opponents on the that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and Adrian Garcia was the standout for the Wolverines, District Championship Schedule court, but they teamed up Jan. 30, for Coaches ver- local communities to make a difference in the fi ght netting two goals. Cobi Morano also scored for the sus Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week. Both teams’ against cancer. Shown above is, left to right, Patrick winners. Goalkeeper Aidan Cupples earned the victory Tuesday, March 22 – 7th/8th Grade Girls’ Meet coaching staff took to the court wearing sneakers Padelford, Coastal Bend assistant basketball coach; as the Wolverines moved to 2-1. with their suits while coaching the game, raising Carliss Robinson, Coastal Bend head basketball Clear Brook went up against Clear Springs Feb. 10, Wednesday, March 23 – 7th/8th Grade Boys’ Meet cancer awareness. San Jac won the game by an 81- coach; Scott R. Gernander, San Jacinto College head after press time, at Clear Brook. 70 count. Coaches versus Cancer is a nationwide basketball coach; and Albert Talley, Jr., San Jacinto Thursday, March 24 – Rain-out date, if needed collaboration between the American Cancer Society College assistant basketball coach. Thursday, February 11, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Varsity boys Wolverines’ hoops Dobie grad Martinez to fi ght at Toyota Feb. 19 Leomana Martinez is 13-1 en route to the Dis- “Really, I do whatever it into the cage is usually the MMA fighter who attend- takes and what is involved. “I’m really excited,” about to take part in the trict 22-6A title. He tore takes. If there is an open- easy part. ed Dobie High School. It can be a roller coaster Martinez said. “Having hold tight in 24-6A biggest mixed martial arts his anterior cruciate liga- ing, you’ve got to be able “But it is a huge adren- Caleb Cummins, who also ride, but it’s all worth it the chance to fight the fight of his life, and all of ment prior to the season to take advantage of it.” aline rush. I usually don’t played varsity baseball, when you get your arm MMA brand in the Toyota Much like the action zoswood Feb. 9. his friends and supporters and didn’t get to see much And that’s just what he remember anything during has also fought in the Leg- raised in victory.” Center is somewhat of a in District 22-6A, the Of the three, Clear from Dobie High School action, but he was still a plans to do against Jones the fights. I’m always ask- acy Fighting Champion- And Martinez certainly dream come true. District 24-6A varsity Brook appears to have will have a chance to see part of all of the fun. on Feb. 19. Since his win ing someone for a video of ship organization. hopes to have his arm “I want to eventually boys’ basketball race ap- the easiest path down the him in action. In fact, Martinez said in December, Martinez the fights so I can go back And while he is just 19 raised again come Feb. 19 reach the UFC and make pears to be headed for a back stretch, with games The 19-year-old Mar- the adrenaline rush he has been able to get back and look at them. years old and essentially against Jones in the Toyota a name for myself as a tight finish. remaining at home tinez, a 2014 Dobie High gets from stepping into to his training and, rough- “MMA fighting is the only getting started in a Center. pro. I’m still an amateur In the eight-team dis- against Brazoswood and School graduate, is set to the cage for an MMA ly 10 days away from tak- best thing you can experi- sport that, albeit reward- He’s on the undercard, right now, but this is a big trict, it appears that Clear at Friendswood (4-8). take on Casey Jones Fri- fight is only rivaled by the ing on Jones, was ready to ence when you do what I ing, can be brutal in na- and the stands may not be chance to take another Creek, Dickinson, Clear Clear Lake, mean- day, Feb. 19, in a bantam- seconds and minutes lead- go. do. If you win, all of the ture, Martinez knows what as full when he fights as step. Brook, Clear Springs while, hosts Friends- weight (135-pound weight ing up to a baseball game “I feel like the hard glory goes to you, and if he wants. they will be when Sham- “I’m prepared and and Clear Lake are the wood before closing category) battle at the Toy- against 22-6A rival Pear- part is the strict diet, the you lose, the responsibil- “I want this to be my rock and Gracie go at it, ready to go, and now it’s five teams battling for out the regular season ota Center. land. training and the mental ity is on you. That’s the career,” Martinez said. but it won’t be any less all about going out and just four playoff spots. at Clear Creek. Springs, The headline of the Martinez actually began preparation for the fights,” way I like it to be.” “We all know what it special for Martinez. getting it done.” With a win Feb. 9, then, is at Clear Falls night features Ken Sham- MMA fighting at the age Martinez said. “Stepping Martinez is not the first Dickinson has reached before ending its regular rock in his third tussle of 17. His recovery from the postseason and is a season at home against against MMA legend the torn ACL required a game in front of Creek at Dickinson. Royce Gracie. Martinez year layoff, but he’s been 10-2 in the standings. Simply put, wins over will fight earlier in the back at it ever since. The two teams are set Brazoswood and Friends- evening as part of the un- Currently an amateur to play each other Feb. wood will send the Wol- dercard, and he can’t wait. in the Legacy Fighting 12 for the top spot in the verines to the postsea- “This is the biggest Championship organiza- standings. Creek, look- son. fight of my life, and I am tion, Martinez scored a ing to ensure a playoff On Feb. 9, the Wol- looking forward to getting first round win Dec. 15, berth with one more win, verines took care of their in there and coming out 2015, over Royala Smith will be trying to bounce own business, defeat- with the victory,” he said. at 56 seconds of first back from a 70-47 loss to ing Clear Falls 70-61 as “I’ve been blessed with round in Houston’s Arena Clear Springs Feb. 9. David Azore continued four victories in my ca- Theater. That leaves Brook his recent run of 20-plus reer to this point, and this For the third consecu- and Springs pushing for point games with 21 to is by far the biggest one. tive time, Martinez used the final two spots, along lead the Wolverines. From here, they are all an arm bar submission on with Clear Lake, which Three other Clear big.” his opponent, each coming suffered a debilitating Brook players were in Martinez said he began in the first round. None of 59-58 loss to 2-10 Bra- double figures. training in karate at the his four fights have moved age of 4, and obtained his to the second round. black belt by the age of 7. “I feel like I’m a good District 22/24-6A play He also enjoyed baseball, stand up fighter, but at and was a member of the the same time I have had Leomana Martinez, a 2014 Dobie High School grad- With a first-round arm bar submission victory at 56 seconds of the first round, Feb. 12 hoops action Longhorns’ 2014 varsity three straight wins by sub- uate, will enter the mixed martial arts cage Feb. 19 Leomana Martinez (left) defeated Royala Smith last December at Houston’s Dobie boys host Rayburn baseball team that went mission,” Martinez said. at Toyota Center. Arena Theater. Brook boys host Brazoswood District 22-6A boys’ hoops race destined to go the distance, maybe more How close can the play- ond straight year. Feb.16 hoops action off race be for the third- Manvel’s case and fourth-place spots in The Mavericks at one Dobie boys at Memorial the District 22-6A varsity time were cruising at the boys’ basketball stand- top of the standings along Brook boys at Friendswood ings? with Dawson and South Just ask anybody as- Houston. sociated with the Dobie, But five losses in six Manvel or Pearland pro- District 22-6A games has District 22-6A Standings grams right now. changed all of that. Re- While Dawson and gardless of what is going Varsity Boys’ Basketball South Houston are tied on at Manvel – and there for the District 22-6A lead is talk out there – the (As of Feb. 10) at 13-1 and are headed Mavericks (8-6 in District Teams W L for a league champion- 22-6A play) need to win ship showdown Feb. 12 out across their final two Dawson 14 1 at South Houston, there is games in order to advance. other business to be con- Manvel will take on South Houston 13 1 cluded. Memorial at home before Pearland 9 6 Just when that happens traveling to Pearland for is very much up for de- that Feb. 16 finale. Dobie 8 6 bate. Dobie’s case Manvel 8 6 Three teams – Dobie, The team’s six-game Manvel and Pearland – are winning streak is done, Alvin 5 9 in the hunt for the final supplanted by a two- Pasadena 3 11 two playoff seeds. Only game losing streak. But two will advance. the Longhorns are still Memorial 2 12 Pasadena ISD Director very much in the mix for Rayburn 1 13 of Athletics Rodney Chant a playoff berth at 8-6 with told the Leader that in the two games to go after a big event of a two-way tie for road win. the fourth and final play- Averting an upset bid District 24-6A Standings off slot, those two teams at Alvin Feb. 9, the Long- would engage in a play-in horns gained a 70-67 vic- Varsity Boys’ Basketball game. tory over the Yellowjack- Here’s the basic run- ets. (As of Feb. 10) down for each team. If the Longhorns can Pearland’s case finish with wins over Sam Teams W L After defeating Memo- Rayburn (Feb. 12) and Dickinson 10 2 rial Feb. 9, Pearland is sit- Memorial (Feb. 16), they ting at 9-6 with just one can really apply the pres- Clear Creek 9 3 more league game on its sure to Pearland and Man- South Houston, led by varsity boys’ basketball head coach Patrick Steven Cross (seated behind) are looking to get the Longhorns to schedule. The trick? That vel. McCoy (right), has earned itself a chance to take on Dawson Feb. the postseason. Even with a pair of wins over Rayburn and Me- Clear Brook 7 5 game is against Manvel Dobie and Manvel went 16 for the District 22-6A championship. Meanwhile, Dobie head morial, the Longhorns aren’t guaranteed a berth in the Class 6A Feb. 16 – the supposed fi- 1-1 against one another coach Kevin Cross (left) and his brother, varsity assistant coach bidistrict playoff round. Clear Springs 7 5 nal day of the regular sea- this season, as did Pearl- son. and and Dobie. Pearland Clear Lake 6 6 Obviously, the Oilers defeated Manvel in their Lady Longhorns, Brook hoops’ close out season can earn their playoff invi- only head-to-head battle Clear Falls 3 9 tation outright with a win to date. The Dobie and Clear fied for the playoffs. Alvin is one of the four In District 24-6A, the Falls, Clear Lake and Friendswood 4 8 over the Mavericks. A loss Just as has been the Brook varsity girls’ bas- The Lady Longhorns playoff teams from Dis- Lady Wolverines ended Friendswood are headed to the Mavs, and the Oilers case for two seasons now, ketball teams closed out took on Alvin at Dobie, trict 22-6A along with their season with a 56-36 to the playoffs. Brazoswood 2 10 could possibly miss out on the race for the final two the regular season Feb. 9, losing 54-47 despite an Dawson, Manvel and loss to Clear Falls. In 24- Brook finished the sea- a playoff berth for the sec- playoff spots is a long one. as neither team has quali- 18-11 fourth-quarter run. Pearland. 6A, Clear Springs, Clear son at 3-11. CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, at the First Presbyterian Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., room 215, First United one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and 7 a.m. Church (youth building) on the Westminster side. For infor- Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through mation, call 713-856-1611. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For information, call Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for 7 p.m. 281-487-8787. Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference family and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of 3 p.m. room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Narcotics Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Scleroderma Support Group Meeting – Do you have 9:30 a.m. Parkway, Pasadena, Room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or (Hwy 35), Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. scleroderma or know someone with scleroderma - a rare NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second just drop in. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 illness caused by overproduction of collagen. Join a sup- Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends 7:30 a.m. port group meeting monthly on the second Sunday, 3 to 5 Highway 3 in Webster. Public welcome and encouraged to and family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, p.m., at Pasadena Bayshore Hospital, 4000 Spencer Hwy., bring others. For information, call 281-910-1971. 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Pasadena. Bring a friend. Contact Jacob Davila, group 10 a.m. Parkway, Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487-8787, or just Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference room. Call 281- leader, at 281-706-6232, or email jdavila@scleroderma. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 drop in. 487-8787, or just drop in. org. a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. 8:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m. CLASSIFIEDS For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 ings are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays Narcotics Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Chapel of the Educational Building at Reap the per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian (Hwy 35), Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. Life Church in Houston, 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call 713- Horn-of-Plenty, in jobs, at 281-480-1911. Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204- 11 a.m. 419-2635 for information or to RSVP for child care. 11:30 a.m. 2481. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons 6:30 p.m. homes, articles, autos, ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 whose lives are affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting, Sunday, business opportuni- Business Women’s Association-South meets monthly on 7 a.m. First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont ties or anything in this the second Thursday, Spring Creek Barbeque, 9005 AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Pkwy, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281- Broadway (518), Pearland. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 or just drop in. 487-8787, or just drop in. whole wide world for $20 and includes networking with professional busi- Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 1 p.m. 7 p.m. you can imagine. ness women and guest speaker. Women of all ages and room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of occupations invited. Bring plenty of business cards. 10 a.m. a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. Narcotics Anonymous meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Reservations appreciated. Visit www.seen-abwa.org. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, Main St., Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. CALL TODAY Noon a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- South of Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 at 281-480-1911. ings are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays For information, call 713-856-1611. per game or $15 per lesson. For more information, call the SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Belt-Ellington 4 p.m. club at 281-480-1911. 1 p.m. Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204- Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise Noon Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 2481. Leader for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kin- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group of Al- a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 dred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake, 655 E. Medical coholics Anonymous, noon, Shepherd of the Heart United For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, 10 a.m. 11555 Center Blvd., Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit www. Methodist Church, 12005 County Road 39, Pearland. For at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature hapsonline.org for a list of all services. information, call 713-856-1611. per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Beamer Road 7 p.m. 6 p.m. at 281-480-1911. Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides sup- 2 p.m. church. Call 409-454-5720 for information, or just drop in. 281-481-5656 Narcotics Anonymous, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. port for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 11, 2016 LEADER READERS HELP WANTED 25 Words - $8 for 1 week - 3 Weeks - $21; Business: 25 Words - $10 for 1 week • 3 Weeks - $27

Lutheran South Academy LITTLE LONGHORNS DAYCARE AUCTION on South Belt Leader prop- bathing assistance. In home 10330 Blackhawk Blvd. MECHANIC LIEN AUCTION erty. Please call to identify. companionship. Hourly care. Looking to sell or lease Hiring Part-Time Public Auction. ABC AUTO 281-481-5656 TF References. Ava - 281-797- 7845 Lettie Ave Houston, Tx PETS 4791 2-25 Cashier / Food Service Float HIRING NOW 77075. Fri, Feb 12, 8 a.m. FOUND FEMALE CHIHUA- HANDYMAN: Painting inte- your home? rior / exterior, sheetrock, Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available 2006 Alumacraft Boat Hull HUA with light tan strip 4-6 hours per day, Mon-Fri ACBD6907F606 2-11 down her back. Found on wood fences, tree services, COMPUTER Sat, Jan 30. Call Dominic at trimming & removal, mulch, Qualities of successful job applicant: lay fresh grass, pressure ENROLLING NOW COMPUTER REPAIR. South 281-481-1180. 2-11 Let us help you! FREE HEALTHY KITTENS washing. Free Estimates. • Previous school food service experience preferred 6 weeks – 12 years Belt Area. Free Estimates. Ruben 832-276-4820 or • Good verbal and written communication skills required New Computers For Sale. to good home. Litter box trained & checked by vet. [email protected] Place an ad in the • Team effort required – willing to help where needed PLEASE CALL MS. LINDA @ Deal with a Technician Not a 3-3 Salesman. Call Harry 713- Call 281-481-9512 TF • Cleaning abilities – must be detail oriented AFFORDABLE PAINTING 281-412-4411 991-1355. 3-3 REAL ESTATE Painting interior / exterior, South Belt-Ellington Leader's Application available online or at and/or send Resume to SOUTHBELT - Data-Sys- HOUSE FOR SALE: 11227 sheetrock installation and [email protected] tems - Hard Drive Data Re- Sagevale Lane. Sold as is, repair. Wood fences and Lutheran South Academy covery - Linux Installation. needs updating. $120K. Call Attention: Gail Dorth Experience Preferred pressure washing. Free weekly Real Estate section! 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, 512-917-7641 for details. Estimates. 832-466-2306 12555 Ryewater Drive 77089 281-922-4160. E-mail: sds 2-11 2-25 www.lutheransouth.org @walkerlaw.com TF SERVICES 11555 Beamer Fax: 281-464-6119 Offi ce Phone: 281-617-5624 NEEDED GARAGE SALE HANDYMAN SERVICES Full Time Automotive/Motorcycle Mechanic 206 CAREY LANE, Friends- We are able to help with wood Fri & Sat, Feb 12 & 13, anything around the house Support Ms. Janet’s Children of the Future V8 Motorcycle Dealership looking for an experienced technician 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Compressor, whether it be home restora- with automotive/motorcycle repair experience. Must also have A/C gauges, chainsaws, tion or general landscaping 281-481-5656 Childcare and Learning Center is experience working with Electrical diagrams. Valid DL, reliable Tools Galore! Exercise bike, needs. Call Andy at 832- transportation and cell phone are required for job related er- household, new CD stereo, 971-2808. 2-25 Leader NOW HIRING! rands. Must be able to complete administrative work such as new quartz tower heater, So I PROVIDE ELDERY CARE. purchase orders and service tickets, and have good customer #1 Hughes Rd. - 11590 Hughes Rd. Much More! 2-11 Dr. appt., hair appt., grocery Visit us online at service skills with the ability to maintain a good, positive relation- LOST & FOUND shopping, meal prepara- ship with co-workers and the owner. Will be required to maintain tions, light house keeping, advertisers! 2281-484-237681-484-2376 a clean, organized working environment. We are located on FOUND BICYCLE in bushes www.southbeltleader.com • Floater Loop 610 near Gulfgate Mall Area. Full Time Hours. –– Please Apply in Person –– Fax resume to: 713-645-8439 or call for interview: 713-645-2677

Looking to fill a full-time or part-time position? CALENDAR

Continued from Page 3B month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the lobby of the Clear Lake Regional Breast MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Diagnostic Center, 200 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 106, Webster. For Let us help you! 10 a.m. more information call 281-526-6840. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday Pearland Area Republican’s Club – meets the third Tuesday of the and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave month (except December, June and July) at the Pearland Church of Christ Place an ad in the South Belt-Ellington Leader's weekly Glandorf, bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Annex, 2217 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. For information, call Gary at Cost is $6 per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at 281-993-8335. Help Wanted section! 281-480-1911. 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT holds monthly meet- open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First ings, 10:30 a.m., Madison Jobe Senior Citizens Center, 1700 East Thomas Presbyterian Church in the youth building on the Westminster side. For 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 St. in Pasadena, third Monday of each month. No meeting in December. information, call 713-856-1611. January meeting is on the second Monday. Meetings teach seniors how to Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Weekly sexual avoid identity theft, scams, fraud, etc. Police officers and sheriffs may be assault support group offers a confidential self-help support group for in attendance. Free. Refreshments served. Meetings start timely and are victim/survivors of rape and sexual abuse. To attend or for information, call one hour or less. For information, call 713-477-0175. 281-286-2525. 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Literature Positive Interaction Program – meets the third Tuesday of each month, Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. 7 p.m., at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria, in the Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409- 454-5720 for staff meeting room, first floor. Bring a friend and work together to make VOLUNTEERS information, or just drop in. PIP the best in the city. PIP consists of police and citizens working together Noon to make neighborhoods safer. For information, call Officer Richard Buitron Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics at 281-218-3900. Anonymous meets at noon at 2245 N. Main (next to pawn shop). For infor- 8 p.m. mation, call 713-856-1611. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held SOUGHT 2 p.m. Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., Genealogy Group – The Parker Williams Genealogy Group meets from 2 St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call to 4 p.m. on the fi rst and third Mondays of each month at the Parker 713-204-2481. Williams Library, Beamer at Scarsdale. The public is invited to attend. For WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 information, email Liz Hicks at [email protected]. 7 a.m. 3:30 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or drop in. The Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of ser- 10 a.m. vices offered. For adults with Parkinson’s disease only. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday 6 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Mondays at IHOP, 11222 Fuqua, 6 p.m. Glandorf, bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Come and improve crossword game playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 for Cost is $6 per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at Southeast VFD information. 281-480-1911. New Directions Singles – Group for ages 60 and older meets the first 11:30 a.m. and third Mondays for a potluck dinner with guest speakers, 6 p.m., at Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets on the first and third Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway. For information, call Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Bravos Mexican Restaurant, 10906 Margarita at 832-715-9658. Fuqua. December may be an exception. For information, call Monica needs you! 6:30 p.m. Montoya at 281-794-5531. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – meets Mondays at Noon St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics Enter door next to recycling bins. For information, call 713-865-3668 or Anonymous meets at noon at 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, visit www.oahouston.org. call 713-856-1611. We are seeking local volunteers to join our active Volunteer Fire and EMS De- 7 p.m. 1 p.m. partment. If you are over 18 and can pass a background check and driving re- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, Hometown Heroes Park – invites dancers to the Hump Day Dance to open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First practice ballroom dance rhythms from 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday, cord check, we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 7PM Presbyterian Church (youth building) on the Westminster side. For infor- 1001 E. League City Pkwy. Eileen Bauerlein is available to assist those mation, call 713-856-1611. needing help learning dance moves. For details, call the park offi ce at 281- at our #1 Fire Station at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very limited 7 p.m. 554-1180 or Neva Schroder at 832-864-2721. Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – Group meets Mondays, 6 p.m. training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, 7 to Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support for family you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, 8:15 p.m., in the staff meeting room. Anyone who has lost a loved one is and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 welcome. Free. For information, call Betty Bielat at 281-474-3430 or Diana p.m., First United Methodist Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- Kawalec at 281-334-1033. Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society – Meets the third week of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, the month at Clear Lake Park Bldg., 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook. open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one Guests welcome. Presenters explore a variety of subjects such as fossils, Presbyterian Church (youth building) on the Westminster side. For infor- of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- planetary geology, mineralogy, lapidary, jewelry making, rock, fossil and mation, call 713-856-1611. mineral collecting. Field trips to various collecting sites throughout Texas Survivors of Suicide Support Group – The Southeast Houston tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing and surrounding states. All interested persons welcome to attend. Door group meets twice each month. The group offers support and coping prizes. Free parking. For information, visit www.clgms.org. skills in a non-threatening environment to adult individuals who have community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! 7:30 p.m. lost a loved one to suicide. For information on registration or to obtain Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – New AA meeting, Saint Luke’s Group, 12 a physical address for a location, call 713-533-4500 or visit www.crisis Step Recovery Program, open meeting meets every Monday, 7:30 to 8:30 hotline.org. p.m. in the Education Building, 11011 Hall Road, 77089. For more informa- Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential tion, call Russell Garcia at 832-483-6715. domestic violence support group for women, 7 p.m., 210 S. Walnut off TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 NASA Pkwy. between I-45 South and Highway 3. Call 281-338-7600 or 7 a.m. visit www.bayareaturningpoint.com for information. 24-hour crisis hotline Looking AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First is 281-286-2525. United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 South Belt-Ellington Leader to sell Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or drop in. 7 a.m. 9:30 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First or lease Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Leader Reader Ads Deadline: old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday through Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. your home? Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For information, 10 a.m. Personal: call 713-472-0565. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Noon Tuesday 10 a.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Ads Are Not Taken Let us Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday Glandorf, bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Business: and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave Cost is $6 per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at Over The Phone Glandorf, bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. 281-480-1911. 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! Cost is $6 per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at Noon no changes, no refunds 281-480-1911. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics Noon Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, call 713-856- Place an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics 1611. Anonymous meets at noon, at 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, 4 p.m. ad in the call 713-856-1611. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for individuals ______Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets weekly, Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golf- with Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear South crest Country Club, 2509 Country Club Drive, Pearland. Lunch is served Lake, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit for $15. Variety of interesting speakers. For information, call 281-900-7257 www.hapsonline.org for a list of all services. ______Belt- or visit [email protected]. 6 p.m. 1 p.m. Texas German Society, South Belt (SE) Chapter – A social group inter- ______Ellington Ballroom Dance Practice – Tuesdays, Hometown Heroes Park, League ested in the culture, music, heritage and language of German immigrants City. Come and enjoy free ballroom dancing,1 to 3 p.m., on a beautiful in Texas. Meets monthly on the third Thursday, 6 p.m., in the Fellowship Leader's 3,630 sq. ft. fl oating hardwood fl oor. Dancers practice to a large variety of Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors wel- ______ballroom music. Instructor available to assist people with new moves. Ev- come. Call 281-481-1238 for information. weekly eryone is welcome! For questions, call 281-554-1180. 1001 East League 7 p.m. City Pkwy. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of Narcotics Anonymous, Real Estate 1:30 p.m. open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland. First TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets at the Presbyterian Church (youth building) on the Westminster side. For infor- Make checks payable to: section! Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road, at 1:30 p.m. For mation, call 713-856-1611. information, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family and friends of 2 p.m. alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, South Belt-Ellington Leader The National Active and Retired Federal Employees – NARFE Chapter 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just 11555 941 meets the third Tuesday of each month, 2 p.m., El Franco Lee Park drop in. 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 Community Center, 9500 Hall Road. Visitors welcome. For additional infor- Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends and family mem- Beamer mation, call Roy at 713-734-1461. bers of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist 6 p.m. Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487- After Hours: Use mail slot in Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support for family 8787, or just drop in. 281- and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 8:30 p.m. front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 p.m., First United Methodist Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., 481-5656 6:30 p.m. St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call Breast Cancer Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday of every 713-204-2481. Thursday, February 11, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 5 Leader Reader Ads 25 Words for $8 • 3 Weeks for $21 SERVICE Business - 25 Words for $10 • 3 Weeks $27 ANY SEASON 24 Hour Fix Now TERMITE & PEST CONTROL, LLC South Belt Emergency Pay Later Residential & Commercial Service Call for Details ODORLESS CHEMICALS AIR & HEAT INC. • State Licensed & Insured www.smartchoiceplumbing.net Serving your neighborhood since 1982. • Full Liability Insurance 713-340-0404 • Real Estate, FHA, VA Termite Inspections Call for Heating Inspection We Are Now Located in South Belt • Quality Service & Low NEW SPECIALS ONLY AVAILABLE TO SOUTH BELT RESIDENTS Rates! • EPA Registered Free Estimates on New Equipment 40 Gallon Rheem Chemicals Jimmie Sue Orth Richard (Dick) Orth Whole House FREE SEWER Owner Operator B.S. Chemistry Repipe Special CAMERA Water Heater Trinity University WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS starting at installed for INSPECTION 281-484-6740 $ 00 $ 00 Family Owned and Operated Since 1984 5,995. with SEWER UNSTOP 975. 100% FINANCING TO QUALIFIED BUYERS *This price is for single story home *This price is for 1st fl oor install up to 9 fi xtures. Additional fi xtures or *Camera service is free with only. Additional charges for 2nd 2-story home will be additional cost. regular charged drain unstop. No fl oor or attic install may apply as No other discounts included. other discounts included. well as for code upgrades. DDon’ton’t spendspend allall youryour 281-484-1818 4403 F.M.2351 rretirementetirement thisthis winter!winter! MPL39885 TACLB1954E Licensed & Insured All Major Credit Cards Accepted! Get a new TRANE GET IT TODAY! FFinanceinance furnace for as low 6600 monthsmonths withwith $ as 58/mo COUPON 00%% interestinterest w.a.c.w.a.c. BONANZA It Is Time For $ FOUNDATION REPAIR A Furnace Checkup! Call for details and a FREE ESTIMATE 281-481-6308 $35 OFF 200 OFF OR AIR & HEAT AAirstreamirstream (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR 281-922-5665 AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING YOUR FIRST REPAIR Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. Someone You Can Trust • NEVER A SERVICE CALL CHARGE TACLB23730E One coupon per household. Not valid with any other offer. We Service ALL Makes & Models • We Honor Competitor Coupons FOUNDATION REPAIR It’s not too soon! Beat the rush! Willie’s Concrete Works UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR WINTER CHECK-UP TIME! Driveways • Patios • Sidewalks • Etc. HOUSE LEVELING Swimming Pool Demos TACLB002755C WE ARE INSURED Allied Foundations Business 281-484-7712 www.houstonconcrete.us 281-552-8357 –– We also Haul Trash –– YOU CAN COUNT ON US 281-479-5247 WWW.ABACUSPLUMBINGAC.COM FREE ESTIMATES Alan O’Neill, CEO, MPL 20628, TACLB 49330E (Former WARDS employee) John 8:12 Licensed • Insured ““LookLook oonn tthehe All Major Brands BBrightright SSide”ide” NO GAMES, NO GIMMICKS. JUST HONEST RELIABLE SERVICE! www.storkplumbing.com 25 Years 713-530-0833 Experience MMasteraster EElectrician,lectrician, JJohnnyohnny R.R. GibbsGibbs TTECLECL ##1919719197 FURNACE OR BBB C A/C CHECK-UP Ruben Munoz~ | MPL 17449 281-585-5693 Garage Door Problems? $39.95 Call Big Edd’s Established 1979 Will Tell You What ELECTRIC Repair/Replacement Garage Doors & Openers Sales & Service JJoinoin uuss REPAIRS & Is Wrong With Your INSTALLATIONS 281-480-8898 713-784-4238 ALL WORK GUARANTEED • Free Estimates System If Anything. • Senior Citizen Disc. • No Service Charge oonn FFacebook!acebook! • Res./Comm. 281-235-8073 NO SERVICE CALL CHARGE! • Master Electrician BROWN’S PAINTING SERVICE REFERENCES AND PROOF OF INSURANCE ON REQUEST 281-484-8986 • Insured • TECL#21246 Residential Only Get local newss 281-484-8542 Small Jobs Preferred Free Estimates • Financing Available WE SERVICE ALL MAKES LOW PRICES HIGH QUALITY We accept most major credit cards. • Radio Dispatched WE GIVE A FREE 2ND Free Estimates OPINION ON and updatesates SAGEMONT ELECTRIC SVCS. Gary Brown TACL #B00567SE NEW EQUIPMENT 832-672-3171 Triple M Plumbing between KW Painting Master License # 40217 • Interior/Exterior Painting • Environmental Friendly Paint Advertise in the Leader! issues! • Sheetrock Repair 281-484-4777 and Texturing • Minor Carpentry • Cabinet Refinishing 281-481-5656 Support References Available Melvin D. Glover III Free Estimates Serving & Saving Your Community Leader advertisers! 281-773-3991 www.southbelt Cell 281-455-1175 for 18 Years A-Rated on Angie’s List ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★ leader.com G & F APPLIANCE REPAIR 281-692-1684 MPL #18439 We service all major home appliances. Looking to Our Professional SOUTH BELT SERVICE CO. LAWN & GARDEN Technicians will Will Beat Most Estimates Improve your provide you with Serving service you can trust. South Belt Jim Elder • 281-484-2685 yard the easy DAN’S TREE Since 1988 E-mail: [email protected] DON’S MOWING way! SERVICE MENTION THIS AD AND SAVE $10 • SHHEETEET ROOCKCK SPPECIALISTECIALIST • POOWERWER WAASHINGSHING FFREEREE EESTIMATESSTIMATES • IINSUREDNSURED & LANDSCAPE 281-650-4777 • PAINTING - INT./EXT. • PLUMBING Call the CCALLALL TTODAYODAY ! WWEE AACCEPTCCEPT CCREDITREDIT CCARDSARDS OTTEN OOD OORS ARDI OARD Residential, Commercial SAME DAY SERVICE • R W /D • H B TRREEEE REEMOVALMOVAL • STTUMPUMP REEMOVALMOVAL • FIIRERE WOOODOD/ BAARBEQUERBEQUE WOOODOD Leader ••TTRREEEE TTRIMMINGRIMMING • TOOPPINGPPING • HAAULUL OFFFF • PRRUNINGUNING • SHHAPINGAPING Landscape Your New Home or advertisers 8832-768-629232-768-6292 or 7713-298-926713-298-9267 Give Your Home a New Look LEWIS CONSTRUCTION TOMMY’S www.YourCompleteHomeCare.com PPOOLOOL SERVICESERVICE for your RIA LICENSED, INSURED, Pressure Washing • Fertilize Lawn “One“One callcall doesdoes itit all”all” AD NS Trim Trees • Complete Lawn Service We have been Same 713-944-5257 RRepairsepairs • RemodelingRemodeling • MaintenanceMaintenance SERVICES AFFORDABLE Name & Phone Lawn & EE .COM Quality Work - Dependable “The Pool Man” TR • FREE ESTIMATES • DEPENDABLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - FREE ESTIMATES Number Since 1991 Tommy Tyler 832-577-4539 Free Estimates - References Professional Trimming, Garden! Shaping, Removal Call Don 281-484-5516 Painting Interior If you want a 7713-501-018413-501-0184 Siding All Types - Floors Quality Job 95 & Exterior we are the $49. A/C & Heat Check Up Conversions - Patios – Fences ones for you Additions - Kitchens 3 Ton Furnace Starting at $1,895 • Complete Only $3,995 Concrete - Carpentry Work Financing WAC • 12 Months Same as Cash 11555 Bathrooms - Garages Owner: Myron Lewis THE POND GUY JJoinoin uuss oonn FFacebook!acebook! Please Check Us Out – We Are Here To Stay A&E Mechanical • Landscaping • Irrigation • Flagstone Patios FREE Beamer Get local news 2nd Opinion 2281-471-272581-471-2725 TACLA11596C • Walkways • Streams • Water Features 281-481-5656 • Ponds • Waterfalls (pondless) and updateses ELLIOTT’S REMODELING between A Full Service General Contractor 713-922-9121 EXTERIOR/INTERIOR Visit us online at 35 years experience issues! • BATHS / KITCHENS • ROOM ADDITIONS www.southbeltleader.com • PAINTING• FLOORING • SHEETROCK WORK • PLUMBING • SIDING • ROOFING • CONCRETE

• FENCES • GARAGE CONVERSION ACCREDITED • INTEGRITY • COMMUNICATION • QUALITY BUSINESS Morgan’s Janitor Service 281-487-2234 REFERENCES • 30+ YRS. EXP. NNoo JJobob TooToo Small!Small! BOOKKEEPING Now printing small-quantity orders!

Cynthia L. Vetters, CPA Complete Building Maintenance Individual-Corporate-Partnership & Estates Floor Stripping & Waxing • All Tax Preparations CCallall FForor InformationInformation • Financial Statement Preparation One Time Jobs or Contracts South Belt • Monthly Accounting Services Insured and Bonded • Individual & Business Tax Planning • Payroll & Other Related Services 281/481-1850 or 281/485-4341 281-481-4184 Member South Belt-Ellington Chamber Graphics & Printing 281-484-4337 Page 6, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 11, 2016 UTEP lands Dobie OLB Simpson Brook soccer’s Flores to play at Texas Lutheran

Clear Brook High School varsity girls’ soccer player Gabriela ed) Abe Garcia (grandfather), Maria Garcia (grandmother), Flores (seated third from right) will continue her education Monica Flores (mother), Julien Flores (brother), Joe Flores (fa- and playing career at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin ther), Gina Flores (grandmother), (standing) Clear Brook var- Dobie High School varsity football standout Ded- Mike Norman (Dobie varsity football head coach). after earning an academic scholarship to attend the institu- sity girls’ soccer head coach Jill Scott, Alex Quiroga (cousin), rick Simpson (third from left) is headed to the Uni- Simpson, an outside linebacker, was a three-year tion. Flores, a National Honor Society member, is also a four- Alberto Quiroga (uncle), Christian Flores (brother), Sharon versity of Texas-El Paso to continue his education starter for the Longhorns. Simpson was one of 24 year varsity letterwinner for the Lady Wolverines. She is set Lopez (Clear Brook High School associate principal) and Jose and playing career after inking a letter of intent players signed by the Miners for the 2016 season. to graduate Magna Cum Laude in the top 15 percent of her Flores Sr. (grandfather). with the Miners on National Signing Day – Feb. The Miners, 5-7 a season ago, open 2016 at home class. Those with her at the signing included, left to right, (seat- 3, at Dobie. Those with Simpson at the signing in- against New Mexico State before heading to Aus- cluded, left to right, Mike Van Essen (Dobie assis- tin to face the Texas Longhorns Sept. 10. tant principal), Kameshia Simmons (mother) and Longhorns’ swimmers close out terrifi c season Pioneers’ Shelmire to SMU football Building confidence In the 100-yard fly- At right, Lutheran after respective third- and stroke, Caballero raced South Academy football fourth-place finishes at the her way to fifth-place. star Joshua Shelmire District 22-6A champion- Arellano competed in is headed to Southern ships, regional-qualifying the 100-yard backstroke Methodist University in members from Dobie event at the district cham- Dallas to continue his stepped it up again at the pionships, where she was education and playing regional meet. seventh. career. As a member Competing at the Pear- In the 200-yard indi- of the Pioneer football land Natatorium in both vidual medley event, Luna team, Shelmire was a the 22-6A and regional placed eighth for the Lady two-time all-state and championships, the Long- Longhorns. all-district wide receiv- horn swimmers obviously As for the boys, who er and set numerous found their surrounding were fourth as a team at school records. He ac- quite comfortable. the 22-6As, Tin Nguyen cumulated more than 2,500 yards receiving, At the 22-6As, the Do- was the champion of the 28 touchdowns and 130 bie girls were third over- 100-yard flystroke event. receptions. Shelmire all, setting a school record In the 200-yard med- is also a leader in the in the 200-yard freestyle ley relay, Nguyen was classroom, having twice relay along the way. joined by Josh Woernley, been named as an aca- In that event, Vanessa Samauel Parker and Ah- demic all-state athlete. Gonzalez, Summer Naser, mad Abusaif for fourth Those with him at the Rebecca Shaffer and Mad- place. The same four ath- signing included, left ison Caballero combined letes also landed Dobie a to right, (seated) Linda for the JFD record. fourth-place finish in the Neely-Shelmire (moth- Also, Caballero, Gon- 200-yard freestyle relay. er), Christian Shelmire zalez, Naser and Frances- Woernley was fifth in (brother), (standing) ca Arellano joined forces the 200-yard freestyle, Lutheran South Acad- in the 200-yard medley and James Castaneda, emy head football coach relay, where they were Matthew Willhoite, Daniel Bryan Robbins. fourth overall. Shaffer and Victor Nguyen Arellano, Naser, Shaf- combined for fifth in the fer and Lisa Luna were 400-yard freestyle relay. in on the action as the Parker placed seventh Lady Longhorns were in the 100-yard freestyle, Defending champs take over lead also fourth in the 400-yard and Tin Nguyen was sixth freestyle relay. in the 100-yard back- The District 22-6A just 35 seconds into the Stadium is 7 p.m. Dobie the first match between the Gonzalez stood out stroke. The Dobie girls’ 200-yard freestyle relay team of, from left, Vanessa Gonzalez, varsity boys’ soccer race match, and the Longhorns defeated Pearland 3-2 in two teams. in the 200-yard freestyle At regionals, the girls’ Summer Naser, Rebecca Shaffer and Madison Caballero qualifi ed for the re- simply has to be the most went on to win their fifth event as an individual, 200-freestyle relay placed gional fi nals and fi nished 13th overall in the event, lowering their school record competitive in the Region straight. District 22-6A Standings placing fifth. She was also 13th overall, as did Nguy- time that was set at the District 22-6A championships. At district, the Lady III alignment. Since playing Manvel fifth in the district in the en in the 100-yard fly- Longhorns’ relay team was third, helping the overall team take third place. One game shy of the to a 1-1 tie through regula- Varsity Boys’ Soccer 100-yard freestyle relay. stroke event. Dobie’s boys were fourth at district. end of the first half of tion and losing a valuable things, defending league point in a shootout, the (Through Feb. 9 play) champion Dobie is waging Longhorns have reeled off Teams W L T Pts. Lady Longhorns sit fi fth in 22-6A girls’ soccer a three-team battle with the five wins for 15 points. Manvel and Memorial at Memorial tangled with Dobie 6 0 1 19 One way or another, the Alvin and Manvel have jackets. The goal came reach the postseason. But show that when we are Dobie varsity girls’ soccer played exceptionally well the top of the standings. Manvel Feb. 10, after press Manvel 5 0 1 17 with 2 minutes, 30 sec- head coach Bryan Mc- healthy, we can give Pear- The other five pro- time, with Manvel looking team is determined to stay this season, as has Pear- onds to play. Donald said his team un- land, Dawson and Alvin grams? Each are merely to retake the top spot from Memorial 5 0 1 16 in the mix for a playoff land, which defeated Do- Although Dobie lost derstands its goal moving a run. We lost to Dawson looking skyward at the Dobie. spot in the District 22-6A bie 3-0 in the first round of the shootout, picking up ahead and will keep bat- 1-0 on a late goal. We had leaders. Dobie closes out the Pasadena 2 3 2 9 ranks as the second half of play. a point in the standings tling. several 1-on-1s and a few Dobie took over the top first half of league play Rayburn 3 4 0 9 the season comes around. Presented with a big could loom big for Dobie. “Our goal was to earn decent counter attacks but spot in the standings for at against Memorial Feb. 12, With one game remain- chance Feb. 5, against Against Sam Rayburn points from either Alvin or just couldn’t tap one in.” least a day, handing Ray- in a 6 p.m. match. Pearland 1 3 3 8 ing against Memorial to Alvin, Dobie landed Feb. 8, Dobie cruised to a Dawson,” McDonald said. Obviously, Dobie burn a 4-2 defeat Feb. 9, at The locals then begin Dawson 2 5 1 7 close out the first half of a key point. The Lady 3-0 win. “Getting points from one hopes the hard work leads Veterans Stadium in Pasa- the second half of District league action, the Lady Longhorns’ Leslie Garcia At 3-3-1, Dobie needs of those teams in front of to catching a few more dena. 22-6A action Monday, South Houston 1 5 1 5 Longhorns are sitting in scored a goal, a header to likely land a victory you can definitely pay off breaks in the second half Sabino Lozano started Feb. 15, against Pearland. Alvin 1 6 1 1 fifth place, just one point off a corner kick, to forge over one of the teams in down the road. of the season. Perhaps a the scoring for Dobie Match time at Veterans out of fourth place. a 1-1 tie with the Yellow- front of them in order to “It definitely goes to playoff berth will come. Dobie (6-0-1) vs. Memorial (5-0-1) Friday, Feb. 12 SSupportupport ourour Happy Hour Veterans, 6 p.m. M-F, 11-7

At right, things got llocalocal advertisersadvertisers Free Mini Buffet a bit physical as the Dobie Longhorns and Sam Rayburn Texans fforor Treat Your Valentine to a tangled in a 22-6A var- sity boys’ soccer match Feb. 9, at Veterans Lovely Valentine Dinner Stadium in Pasadena. Dobie’s Mateo Gutier- VValentine’salentine’s rez (14) avoided much Sizzling Grilled Fajitas for Two of the danger, but Rayburn’s Omar Pe- (Beef, Chicken or Combo) with Shrimp Brochette rales (center) was sent Grilled with onions, bell pepper, served with charro airborne on the play, beans, rice, pico de gallo, guacamole and tortillas soaring over teammate DDayay Choice of Cheesecake or Sopapillas and goalkeeper Bran- don Camero. Leading Two House Drinks or Two Beverages 2-1 at halftime, fi rst- BREAKFAST $ place Dobie went on 8:00 AM to All Day All for 39.99 per couple to win the game 4-2 and has now won six Happy Hour All Day Every Day straight matches. Ray- 10906 Fuqua • 281-484-2697 – Catering Available – Make Your Reservations Now! burn is currently one We invite you to come out and celebrate Party Rooms Available at all locations of fi ve programs chas- Valentine’s Day with your loved ones and family. ing the fourth and fi nal We will have “live” Mariachi from 5-8 pm, Fuqua • 12933 Gulf Frwy. 281-484-6888 playoff seed in the 22- Margarita Specials and our delicious “Parrilladas.” 6A ranks. Come and celebrate this special Valentine’s. Nasa • 1020 Nasa Road @ Gulf Frwy. 281-557-3500 Photo by John Bechtle League City (2951 Marina Bay Dr Ste 150 281-334-2175 Happy Valentine’s Day! Stafford • 12821 Southwest Frwy. 281-240-3060