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February 12, 2015 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 40, No. 2 Atkinson PTO scholarships The Atkinson Elementary PTO is offering $500 scholarships to two graduating seniors at Dobie High School who attended Atkinson at $1 million lawsuit filed against PISD least two years, one being fourth grade. Ap- plications and requirement information are available through the senior counselor’s offi ce Student says he was beaten by police officer for swearing at Dobie. The application must be received by A former South Houston High School student at the time of the incident, was being led out of the PISD Police Department cleared Y’Barbo of DA’s offi ce. Feb. 27, 2015, at noon to be considered. and his parents have fi led a $1 million civil rights the campus by an assistant principal and PISD any wrongdoing. “We recognize this is a topic of conversation lawsuit against the Pasadena Independent School police offi cer Michael Y’Barbo (also named in Suquet’s attorney, Mark Montgomery, a Hous- in our community and, for that matter, throughout Knights sell fish dinners District, alleging that an on-campus police offi - the lawsuit), he admittedly used profanity direct- ton Police Department veteran with 25 years on the country,” Ivy-Sims said. “As a result, we un- St. Luke’s Knights of Columbus will serve cer used excessive force last May, causing bodily ed at the offi cer. the force, however, disagrees saying the internal derstand the public’s need for information related fi sh dinners Fridays, Feb. 20 through March injury and psychological damage. At that point, the suit contends, Y’Barbo told affairs investigation confi rmed the student did to the allegations against the district. However, 27, during Lent. Each dinner consists of a In the suit, the student, Cesar Suquet, said Suquet he was under arrest and attempted to not physically threaten or advance on staff or the because of the pending litigation, the district is breaded USA catfi sh fried fi llet, hush pup- the incident began in the principal’s offi ce at the handcuff him. Suquet, who denies hearing the offi cer. unable to discuss specifi cs of the incident that oc- pies, cole slaw, corn-on-the-cob, french fries, high school when he was attempting to retrieve command, said Y’Barbo then twisted his arm and According to PISD records, district police curred in May 2014. Therefore, at this time, we and iced tea or lemonade. Baked fi sh fi llets his cellular phone that had been confi scated ear- began to beat him with a metal baton. have used nightsticks four times since 2012. will confi rm that immediately following the in- will be available in limited quantities. St. Luke lier that day. While it was unclear at press time The school’s surveillance system shows that Three of the four incidents involved Y’Barbo – cident on May 29, the PISD Police Department the Evangelist Parish Social Hall is located what Suquet had done to get his phone taken Suquet was struck 18 times, nine of which while just one of 35 offi cers on the force. conducted an investigation into the incident. The on 11011 Hall Road and will serve dinners away, it is South Houston’s policy (which the he was already lying on the ground. Suquet was The case has now been handed over to the district is confi dent in the results of the internal between 5 and 7 p.m. All money raised will student’s family signed off on) that phones are subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct, a Harris County District Attorney’s offi ce to con- investigation. The Harris County District Attor- benefi t local and community projects. Dine in to be used for instructional purposes only. Con- charge that was later dropped. Two months later, duct an independent investigation. ney has launched a separate investigation. We or take out dinners are $10 each. fi scated phones may be retrieved on Friday be- he was issued a ticket for using abusive language. PISD spokeswoman Renea Ivy-Sims said the will certainly cooperate completely with them. tween 2:30 and 3 p.m. after paying a $15 fi ne, Photographs taken by Suquet’s parents the school district is confi dent with its own investi- As always, our primary concern is for the safety Genealogy group meets and this incident took place on a Thursday. night of the incident document cuts, bruises and gation fi ndings but will fully cooperate with the and welfare of all PISD students and staff.” When school offi cials refused to return the swelling on the back of the student’s arms, legs, The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will phone, the discussion reportedly got heated, and elbow and neck. He later went to the hospital to meet Feb. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library at Suquet was told to leave. be examined but was not admitted for care. Scarsdale and Beamer. This group meets the As Suquet, who was a 16-year-old sophomore An internal affairs investigation conducted by Annual cookoff nears capacity fi rst and third Mondays to discuss genealogy research. Meetings are free and open to any- Previous and potential cookers wanting to display. This year marks the fi rst time the event one interested in tracing family history. take part in this year’s South Belt Spectacular will be offi cially organized by the newly incor- Cookoff, set to take place at El Franco Lee Park porated South Belt Spectacular Cookoff non- Chamber prepares for banquet from Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May profi t organization. PIP meeting Feb. 17 2, are urged to contact organizers as soon as pos- While evenings at the function are geared The Positive Interaction Program will meet sible, as spaces are already nearly all accounted more for adults, Saturday afternoon is intended Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Her- for. for families, with kids 12 and under being admit- mann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria in the Cooking teams that participated in last year’s ted for free with the purchase of an adult ticket. staff meeting room on the first floor. Guest event will have fi rst dibs on available spots, and The event will feature several free children’s speaker will be criminal investigator Todd roughly a dozen additional teams are already on activities. Last year’s activities included moon- Harris, who will speak on the subject of bur- a waiting list to fi ll any spaces not claimed by walks, rock climbing, pony rides, a petting zoo, glary and theft. previous participants. a train, a clown, face painting and hair braiding. PIP consists of police and citizens working Prizes will be awarded for best brisket, chick- While no outside alcohol will be allowed for for safer neighborhoods. For information, call en, pork ribs, chili, beans, chef’s choice, show- patrons, it will be for sale on the cookoff grounds, Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. manship and margaritas. Cooking spots start at along with barbecue sandwiches. $150 and include eight cooker wristbands and Admission Friday will be $10. Admission Sat- Ashley Pointe meets Feb. 17 two tickets. urday will be $5 before 4 p.m. and $10 after. The Ashley Pointe HOA will meet Tuesday Now in its 19th year, the event raises funds for For more information, call Linda Arnone at Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sageglen Commu- the annual South Belt Fourth of July fi reworks 281-484-4325. nity Building located at 11610 Sageyork. Brook to host cheer clinic MHSH CEO Asprec promoted The Clear Brook High School cheerleaders Memorial Hermann Hermann Healthcare System in 2002, working will host a cheer clinic Saturday, Feb. 28, from Southeast Hospital CEO as the director of business development and then 9 a.m. to noon in the CBHS gymnasium, 4607 Erin Asprec has been as the executive liaison to Dan Wolterman, presi- FM 2351 in Friendswood. The cost of $20 in- promoted to serve as re- dent and CEO of the system. cludes a snack and shirt. The clinic is for ages gional president for the Under Asprec’s leadership, the Memorial 4 through high school (will be separated by hospital district’s South Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute moved age) and will focus on jump technique, cheers/ Region. into a new home in 2008, becoming the fi rst free- motion placement, dance – proper movement At her new post, standing heart hospital in the area. The institute for cheerleading, basic stunting technique which takes effect March has also earned a range of prestigious honors and gymnastics. Participants should dress 1, Asprec will continue from several leading organizations, including in shorts, T-shirt and tennis shoes, with hair The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet Tuesday, to oversee operations at Thomson Reuters, the Institute for Healthcare up. Download the registration form at www. Feb. 24. Guest speaker at the event will be new University of Houston head football coach the Southeast branch, as Erin Asprec Improvement and the American Heart Associa- brookcheer.weebly.com. Email the form to Tom Herman. Shown above preparing for the event are, left to right, chamber member well as Memorial Hermann’s Pearland, South- tion. [email protected]. For more informa- Kenny Fernandez, chamber Director Sally Mitchell and chamber President Chris Clark. west and Sugar Land locations. Asprec completed her undergraduate studies tion, call 832-618-7616. (See related photos page 6A.) Photo by Marie Flickinger “We are thrilled to see Erin take on a greater in chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin role at Memorial Hermann,” said Memorial Her- in 1994 and later earned a masters in health care Carnival vendors sought mann Southeast Hospital Director of Physician administration from St. Louis University. Weber Elementary Resources Rebecca Lilley. “In her new posi- Asprec is honored by the promotion and feels Weber Elementary, 11955 Blackhawk, will UH’s Herman to address chamber tion as regional president of the newly defi ned confi dent the southeast location will remain in celebrate its annual PTA carnival on Saturday, The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- his last position as assistant coach at Ohio State, South Region at Memorial Hermann, Erin will good hands. March 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wristbands merce will hold its annual installation banquet Herman helped lead the team to the 2014 Big Ten continue to spearhead efforts to improve clini- “This new opportunity is defi nitely bitter- are $15 pre-sale ($12 per sibling) or $20 on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Golfcrest Country Club, lo- championship using two backup quarterbacks, re- cal outcomes, implement best practices and en- sweet,” Asprec said. “It has been a true honor carnival day. A wristband includes all games cated at 2509 Country Club Drive. ceiving the 2014 Broyles Award for Top Assistant hance the patient experience for the residents of and a deep privilege to be able to serve as CEO and rides. Vendors may contact Julie Lam at The featured speaker at the event will be the Coach of the Year. the southeast community. While we will miss her of Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, and [email protected] ($25 per exhibit space). new University of Houston head football coach Prior to his time at Ohio State, Herman coached smile here on our campus every day, we couldn’t I will never forget the amazing experiences and SBHLL Opening Day Tom Herman. A member of Mensa International, at Iowa State, breathing fresh air into the team’s be happier to continue our work with her and the people I’ve met along the way. Our hospital Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League offi - Herman brings an impressive resume to UH, offense, which set several school records. witness the impact of her leadership across the is in great hands. We have a phenomenal leader- cials are seeking vendors for the opening day combining a mixture of intelligence and skill. For the fi rst decade of his career, Herman other hospitals within our system.” ship and clinical team dedicated to taking great carnival set for Saturday, March 14, at El In 1997, Herman earned his Bachelor of Sci- coached at multiple Texas schools, including Asprec began her current position in March care of our patients and families. I look forward Franco Lee Park. Those selling crafts, food ence in business administration from California Texas Lutheran University, Sam Houston State, 2010. to our continued work in the southeast commu- and merchandise are welcome to host a booth Lutheran, where he was a cum laude graduate. He Texas State and Rice University, where his offen- The previous six years, she served as the CEO nity.” for $100 each. Those interested are asked to was a Presidential Scholarship recipient. While at sive squad again set numerous school records. of the Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular A replacement CEO at Memorial Hermann contact league offi cials at [email protected]. California Lutheran, Herman was an All-Southern A reception will begin at 6:15 p.m., with din- Institute-Texas Medical Center. Southeast Hospital is scheduled to be announced California Athletic Conference wide receiver. He ner to be served at 7 p.m. Asprec began her career with the Memorial before March, hospital offi cials said. earned a Master of Education from the University Tickets are $50 each. For information, contact Cokesbury hosts kid’s night of Texas, where he served as a graduate assistant chamber Executive Director Sally Mitchell at Cokesbury United Methodist Church will coach under the mentorship of Greg Davis. At 281-481-5516 or [email protected]. hold Parent’s Night-Out Kid’s Night-In on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $5 per child. Children will have craft time, games New and a movie. Food and drink will be provided. Harris cause of death released The nursery will be available for children ages Nearly three months after his death, authori- collapsing at a family member’s house. Harris 4 and under. For information, contact Alison ties fi nally determined that former South Belt graduated from Dobie High School in 2011 and father Myers at [email protected]. resident Gary Harris died of natural causes. played football at the area school. According to the Harris County Institute of Fo- County spokeswoman Tricia Bentley said Church hosts cooking class rensic Sciences, Harris died from diabetic ketoac- Harris’ relatively young age played a signifi cant dies The Gulfhaven Adventist Church, 10716 idosis. Obesity was listed as a contributing factor. role in why the medical examination took so Sabo Road, will conduct a vegeterian cook- Harris, 22, died unexpectedly Nov. 24 after long. ing class on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. after This is a free benefit to learn how to prepare healthy dishes and increase health awareness. Beverly Hills man beaten, dies The dishes will be available to sample, and a Houston police are investigating the death of At press time, the Harris County Institute of video on health will be shown. For informa- a Beverly Hills man who was found dead in his Forensic Sciences had yet to determine a cause fight tion, call 713-944-6912 or 713-562-4580. bed the day following a fi ght near his home in the of death. 10800 block of Bazin. While the attackers have reportedly been The father of a 3-week-old Cowboys registration set Melvin Lee Nelson, 30, was pronounced dead questioned by police, no charges have been fi led. baby died Sunday, Feb. 8, fol- The Sagemont Cowboys and Cowgirls will at his house at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8. Should an autopsy determine that Nelson’s death lowing a fi ght the previous be holding early registration Saturday, Feb 21, According to police, Nelson had gotten into was a homicide, the incident will be referred to a night when he was accused of from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cowboy’s football an altercation with two of his neighbors around Harris County grand jury for possible charges. breaking into his neighbor’s fi eld at El Franco Lee Park. midnight Saturday on Southport Drive between The mother of Nelson’s girlfriend said he de- car near Southport and Bazin. Early registration is open to last year’s re- Bazin and Eddyrock after the men accused Nel- scribed the fi ght as being particularly brutal, al- Melvin Lee Nelson, 30, initial- turning football players and their siblings and son of breaking into one of their vehicles. leging that the two men had repeatedly kicked ly refused medical help before all drill and mascot applicants, returning and After the brawl, Nelson returned to his home him in the ribs and head and smashed his head being pronounced dead at his new. The club will also be accepting contact and reportedly told his girlfriend not to call for into the concrete. home. Any possible criminal information from any new football players. A medical help. Nelson and his girlfriend had just had a baby charges are pending autopsy $100 deposit is due at the time of early reg- The following day, however, Nelson com- three weeks earlier. He also leaves behind a results from the Harris Coun- istration. For more information contact club plained of feeling lightheaded, and his girl- 7-year-old son. ty Institute of Forensic Sci- President Denny Wranich at 281-785-8353 or friend’s family called for assistance. Upon their Anyone with further information is urged to ences. Photo submitted club Drill Director Lynn Blanton at 832-423- arrival, paramedics found Nelson unresponsive contact the Houston Police Department’s Homi- 0139. and pronounced him dead. cide Division at 713-308-3600. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 12, 2015 Traveling naturalist visits schools In My Opinion The Traveling Naturalist osity in the life sciences and animals and their habitats. Program was originally helps students to appreciate Matthews said the program Deaths for Presidents and Vice Presidents (Article started by El Franco Lee 25 similarities between animals has been active in the South Singh and family II, Section 1): He/she must be a natural born years ago to encourage stu- and humans. Belt area schools. “Since the three children, Robert James citizen of the United States, at least age 35, dents to learn about nature Included in the presenta- beginning of this year, we Evelyn Jean McKnight and wife Linda, express thanks and have lived in the US for at least the past and the environment. tion, the presenters show have visited several elemen- Linda L. Henshaw and hus- Dear Friends and community members, 14 years. The stickler is natural born citizen. According to David how animals duplicate the tary schools including Nixon band Ronald, and Dixie L. I woke up this morning with loving memo- And while the Constitution itself doesn’t defi ne King and husband Terry; her the term, it was common knowledge at the Matthews, program director human senses of sight, hear- Meador, Burnett and ry of Peter (my husband). The over whelming of Challenger Seven Park, ing and taste. Frazier,” stated Matthews. grandchildren, Monica and feeling came over me, telling me we need to time what “natural born” meant. It was as com- do something to honor him and his service in mon to our Founders as the term “marriage” is this program, presented by Program presenters often The sessions are tailored husband Steven, Sheila, Ja- the community. Many of our friends were un- to us today. But just as we’re seeing an effort Harris County Precinct One visit on Science Night at the to be age-appropriate and son, Amy and husband Dean, able to attend his funeral, and later expressed to redefi ne “marriage,” there’s also an effort to to pre-K and up, is an educa- schools, meeting with par- hold the interest of partici- Michael, Emily and husband their desire wanting to contribute something redefi ne “natural born,” or, just ignore it alto- tional program that peaks ents and students to discuss pants by hands-on interac- Deric, and Thomas and wife in Peter’s memory. My daughters and I, are gether. the interest of students’ curi- topics of the environment, tion with native animals. Christina; great-grandchil- brainstorming right now to see what we would Although the Constitution doesn’t defi ne dren Gabrielle, Jacqueline, like to do. Some of Peter’s friends have shown it, several court cases through the years have Tate, Grayson, Blake, Olivia, desire to have a barbecue event in his honor, and two meaning have emerged. A “natu- ral born citizen” is one born of parents (plu- Luke, Lilly, Tanner, Madison, so we are trying to see how we can set it up in Camryn and Ellie. the near future. Be on the look out for a fl yer ral) who were citizens at the time the child which will state the date and location of the (future candidate) was born, or, whose Father A funeral service was held event. Please come out with your family and was a citizen at the time the future candidate Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at 10 and 16 great-grandchildren. friends and support us. was born. You do NOT have to be born within a.m. at South Park Funeral Jamison and his wife had I thought I knew how much Peter was loved the United States itself but your parents (or Home in Pearland. many years to travel. They by his friends in the community, but I must say father) must have been a citizen at the time To send a memorial gift to made trips throughout the I was pleasantly surprised to see the outpour- of your birth no matter where that took place. Evelyn Jean Nixon, 90, the family, visit the website at United States, Canada, Eu- ing love expressed by his friends at his funeral That provision accommodates citizens who longtime South Belt resident, www.southparkfunerals.com. rope and Australia. Both loved service. Peter’s real name is Upkar, translated were diplomats or in the Armed Forces and died peacefully on Wednes- to go on cruises and made nu- in English means generous. So I was quite fa- overseas at the time of the child’s birth. Barack Obama is NOT a natural born cit- day, Jan. 14, 2015. She was merous visits wherever possi- miliar with his generous nature. Always ready Howard “Lee” ble. They were huge fans of to help, it didn’t matter if it was night or day. izen. The birth certifi cate and records of his born in Mounds, Ill., on Nov. He never said no to anyone who came to him father proves he was never a citizen of the US 9, 1924, to Marie and Leon- Stoltzman Texas A&M and season ticket asking for help. He always put others needs therefore our President was not constitution- ard Goostree. holders for many years, even before his own. I sometime used to tease him, ally qualifi ed to hold the offi ce. And everyone She grew up in San Ga- traveling to Hawaii to see the you love your friends more then you love me, knew that at the time of his campaign / elec- briel, Calif., married a Texan, Aggies play. Their car auto- which may have been true. Everyone who tion but no one had the courage to challenge and has lived in southeast matically would go to College knew Peter knew how much he loved his it. Even the Supreme Court said citizens had Houston ever since. Station for as many events as daughters, Nisha and Priya (little Peter) and no “standing” to challenge it and never heard any such cases. Cowards all. So, Obama got Nixon is preceded in death possible. how proud he was of both of them. I have no Visitation will be at Forest doubt Nisha and Priya will continue their dad’s away with violating the Constitution in one of by nine brothers and sisters. legacy of helping people. the most important provisions of it. That set a She loved a good garage sale, Park East Chapel on Sunday, I would like to thank each and every one precedent. football, dollar stores and hot Feb. 15, 2015, from 2 to 6 of you for coming out to pay your respect on Now we have at least three GOP candi- fudge sundaes. p.m. Saturday Jan. 31st, 2015, it meant a lot to me dates who are also not natural born citizens She is survived by her son, Services will be held at and my family. I am sure Peter was touched by apparently throwing their hat in the ring - Mar- Ron Nixon; daughter Linda First Presbyterian Church - your presence as well. I am sure if could talk co Rubio, Bobby Jindal, and Ted Cruz. No mat- Daniel; eight grandchildren; Pasadena, 4647 Preston in he would fi nd something funny to say about ter which defi nition you chose, parents (plural) 11 great-grandchildren; two Pasadena, on Monday, Feb. each one of us. Peter was only 50 yrs. young, or fathers, none of their fathers were citizens at the time Rubio, Jindal and Cruz were born. great-great-grandchildren; fi ve 16, at 11 a.m. Memorials may when he was taken away from us and there be made to First Presbyterian is no reason in the world that can justify that. It may also be true of Rick Santorum. All are nephews; and three nieces. Since there is no redo in life for any of us, and popular with the conservative base. So, is the The Traveling Naturalist Program, presented by Harris County Precinct 1, A family celebration of Church - Pasadena. since we can’t bring him back, we will keep conservative base and the GOP going to low- brought several reptiles to Frazier Elementary for the students and par- life was held to honor Nixon. Howard “Lee” Stoltzman, him and his loving memory in our hearts for- er themselves down to the Democrat’s level of ents to see. Pictured are, left to right, Christina Hartman with Alyssa Lloyd 76, died Sunday, Feb. 8, lawlessness and select a non-qualifi ed candi- 2015. Dewey ever. We were all truly blessed to have shared (fourth-grade student). Photo submitted Viola Mae this time with Peter. date? Or will they follow the higher standard, He was retired from Wilkerson Jr. Thanking all of you from the bottom of the legal standard, and select someone who McKnight the U.S. Air Force and had my heart, for the love and support you have is constitutionally qualifi ed? Will we be a Na- worked at Ellington Field as Dewey “Poppa” Wilkerson shown me and my family during diffi cult time tion of Laws or a Nation of Men? If it’s the lat- an airplane mechanic for 30 Jr., 87, died peacefully of nat- in our life. Sonal Singh ter, what’s to prevent a future President from throwing out the Constitution altogether and Merrell honored with Quasar years. ural causes at Kindred Hospi- becoming a dictator. With so many cowards in Stoltzman is survived by tal of Clear Lake in Webster Reams: 2016 GOP offi ce and the Courts, who’s to stop it? his wife, Dena Stoltzman; on Feb. 9, 2015. He was born Our Constitution, and the character of our daughter Rhonda Stallbau- on Feb. 24, 1927, in New contenders people, is what sets us apart from all other Award at annual banquet mer; sons Mike Stoltzman, Boston, Texas. It’s early but we’re already seeking the jock- nations of the world. It’s part of our exception- Dr. Bill Merrell, the sold-out 22nd annual Quasar the Bay Area Houston region. Steven Stoltzman and Randy Wilkerson lived his child- eying around for position among GOP presi- alism. The citizenry should demand that it be George P. Mitchell ’40 chair Award Banquet on Friday, The Quasar Award was Howell; three grandchildren; hood mostly in De Queen, dential contenders. And before we get too far followed, to the letter, no matter how much in Marine Sciences at Texas Jan.16, 2015. The event took presented to honor Merrell in and one great-grandchild. Ark., fi shing, hunting, swim- down this road a word of caution is in order. we’d like to see our favorite guy or gal become A&M University at Galves- place at South Shore Harbour appreciation and acknowl- Our Constitution lays out the requirements President. Larry Reams Visitation will be at 11:30 ming, going to school and ton and president of Merrell Resort and Conference Cen- edgment of his tremendous a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, enjoying life. He helped his Historic Properties, Inc., was ter in League City. work in storm surge protec- followed by a funeral service parents run Dewey’s Diner in honored with the Bay Area The Quasar Award is pre- tion and his development of at 12:30 p.m. at Crowder Fu- his early teens during World Houston Economic Partner- sented each year to an out- the Ike Dike Concept for a neral Home, 111 E. Medical War II. At the age of 17, he Elected offi cials share their words ship’s 2015 Quasar Award for standing individual who has storm surge protection sys- Center Blvd. in Webster. joined the U.S. Navy. He was Exceptional Leadership in contributed greatly to the eco- tem for the upper Texas Gulf Stoltzman will be laid assigned duty on the USS Economic Development at its nomic wealth and diversity of Coast. Viola Mae McKnight, 94, to rest with military honors Lexington for the duration of South Belt, died Saturday, in Houston National Ceme- of World War II from Jan. 3, District E News Feb. 7, 2015. She was born tery at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, 1945, to July 23, 1946. Af- By Houston City Council Member Dave Martin on May 12, 1920 in Houston. Feb. 12. ter the war, Wilkerson joined She was the mother of long- the Army and served from Residents of District E, CIP-Home-Page. time South Belt resident and November 1947 until March You are invited to attend one of two More details will follow in the coming businesswoman Dixie King. 1954. He then transferred to joint Capital Improvement Project (CIP) weeks. Until then, please mark the fol- Louis Ray McKnight was a home- the Air Force and retired in and Town Hall Meetings scheduled in lowing dates on your calendar. maker, but then began work- Jamison November 1968. During his District E. These meetings encourage Kingwood ing at Hobby Airport Limou- career with the service, he residents to participate in the CIP pro- Thursday, February 19 sine Service. She also worked Louis Ray Jamison, 93, traveled to many states actu- cess by contributing questions, com- Kingwood Community Center for World Book Encyclope- died on Thursday, Feb. 5, ally visiting every state in the ments and suggestions to the respective 4102 Rustic Woods Drive dia as a district manager, and 2015. He was born on Aug. United States. After his retire- city department regarding project plan- 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. then a manager for Mary Kay 14, 1921, in Temple, Texas. ment, they moved to Pasade- ning and delivery in the council district. Clear Lake Cosmetics. Her joy was her Jamison grew up in na, and then to La Porte to be The CIP is a five-year document outlin- Tuesday, March 3 family, her home in Garden Houston (San Jacinto High close to his family. ing the city’s infrastructure improvement Space Center Houston Villas, and her many friends. School) and was a South Belt Wilkerson is preceded in strategy and is organized by priority, 1601 NASA Parkway She was a member of the area resident for 42 years. He death by his parents, Dewey project capacity and timing constraints. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Garden Villas Methodist for was a World War II veteran. and Lorene Wilkerson Sr., Additionally, funding sources are iden- As always, you can contact my office more than 60 years. On Sept. Survivors include his wife and older sister Helen Bevill. tified for all proposed projects. For more by emailing [email protected] or 30, 1939, she married Robert of 68 years, Frances Jami- He is survived by his wife information about the CIP projects for by calling 832-393-3008 should you Bruce McKnight, who pre- son; sons Jamie and John and of 66 years, Geraldine L. District E, please visit the CIP home have further questions. We look forward ceded her in death. daughter Debbie and their Wilkerson, and their two chil- page at http://www.houstontx.gov/cip/ to seeing you there. She is survived by her spouses; eight grandchildren; dren, Gary L. Wilkerson (wife Cynthia), retired longtime Dobie High School auto tech District D News Post 490 hosts Korean War teacher, and Don A. Wilker- By Houston City Council Member Dwight A. Boykins son (wife Jennie), both from Shown are, left to right, Vic Pierson, president, Moody National Bank and 2015 era appreciation dinner La Porte; fi ve grandchildren: Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership board chair; Quasar Award honor- Greg Wilkerson (wife Robin), Dear Neighbors, Our work is not yet complete. In 2015, ee Dr. Bill Merrell, Texas A&M University at Galveston; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, For the past year, I have had the great my offi ce will focus on phase two of my American Legion Post Field), will host a Korean Cheryl Patrick (husband Kai), honor of representing you as your Dis- Second Chance Program, which will chancellor, San Jacinto College District and 2014 BAHEP board chair; and Bob 490, 11702 Old Galveston War era appreciation dinner Krystal Wilkerson, Kayla trict D City Council Member and together provide career and fi rst time home-buy- Mitchell, BAHEP president. Photo by Brittany Havican Road (across from Ellington on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 2 to Wilkerson and Don Wilker- we have accomplished a number of great ing opportunities for individuals includ- 5 p.m. All military personnel son Jr.; and four great-grand- things for this historic District and made ing those without a college degree and from the Korean War era are children: Austin Patrick, Ha- signifi cant progress. non-violent ex-felons. invited to attend this dinner ley Wilkerson, Tyler Patrick As many of you remember, I pledged My service to the people of District D Chris Daniel launches new jury wheel in their honor. Entertainment and Brady Wilkerson. to focus on improving the quality of life for has been the greatest honor. I want to will be ’50s era band music. Visitation will be held residents of District D through address- thank you for putting your faith and trust With the pool of prospec- names of people to be called on their voter registration, they using the same name on both RSVP by Friday, Feb. 13, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, ing weeded lots, illegal dumping, crime, in me. tive jurors near depletion, for jury service used to be run the risk of being called in documents, Daniel said. to American Legion Post 490 from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral abandoned buildings; opening satellite I have enjoyed working with all con- Harris County District Clerk pulled from a large rotating for jury service twice. So if Also attending the launch by calling 281-481-1179 or service will be Friday, Feb. offi ces throughout the district; improving stituents within the district – from Third Chris Daniel launched a new wheel or barrel. The county you want to cut down on jury of the new jury wheel were 281-481-5686, email office 13, at 2 p.m. at Grand View the condition of streets and drainages; Ward, to Museum District, to Sunnyside, jury wheel Feb. 2 and created now uses an electronic sys- service appearances, spell Harris County Sheriff Adrian [email protected], or Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer and assisting seniors with minor home to Southpark, to Southbelt Ellington and a list that will meet the needs tem for creating a random list your name the same way on Garcia, state District Judge sign up at the Post. Highway in Pasadena. repairs at no cost. Throughout 2014, I all points in between – to hear your con- of local trial courts for about of names to be called in for both documents.” Robert Schaffer, the county’s This event is sponsored by Pallbearers are Greg upheld those promises and helped to cerns and share in your joys. We have four years. jury service. The random Women who provide their chief administrative judge, Post 490 - American Legion, Wilkerson, Kai Patrick, Don improve the quality of life for residents accomplished a lot in 2014 and our fu- The launching of a new selection process is still married name on one docu- and state District Judge American Legion Auxiliary, Wilkerson Jr., Terry Bryant, throughout the district. ture will be even brighter in 2015. wheel means that those who referred to as the “jury ment, but their maiden name Sylvia Matthews, who heads Sons of the Legion, Legion Randy Hughlett and Leo performed jury service wheel.” on another may consider the jury committee. Riders and VFW Post 5619. Martinez. during the past four years Names are pulled from Tax-Aide available at Parker Williams Library may be called again. two sources: the voter regis- Volunteers from AARP Tax-Aide will be at the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Daniel said, “Our Consti- tration list for Harris County Blvd., to assist with tax questions and fi ling tax returns Mondays and Fridays through April 13 tution guarantees defendants and a list of Harris County Frazier students advance to district from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This service will be available in the library meeting room on a fi rst-come, the right to a jury trial. So to residents who hold a driver’s fi rst-served basis. Bring Social Security cards or other offi cial documentation for oneself and all allow our justice system to license or a Department of dependents, copy of last year’s income tax return, W-2 forms from each employer, unemploy- continue to work, citizens in Public Safety-issued identifi- ment compensation statements, and other necessary forms to help the volunteer complete the Harris County are asked to cation card or certificate. return. For more information, visit aarp.org/taxaide. perform jury service about “The selection process is once every four years.” completely random because The list of potential jurors the aim always is to send Local library events set for trials at the downtown impartial juror panels to court complex was down to courts,” Daniel said. Parker Williams Branch 11,000. The list for trials in About 2.5 million names The following events are scheduled this week at the Parker Williams Branch Library, 10851 justice of the peace courts went into the just-launched Scarsdale Blvd. was about 100,000. jury wheel. On Thursday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m. the library will host a Valentine craft time. Make a heart After people have come in The wheel was previously paper chain, paper fi recracker or a Valentine’s card. for jury service, their names reconstituted March 28, Make a piggy bank during the Chinese New Year craft on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. are struck from the jury 2011, and it had 2.4 million Wednesdays – Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. wheel-created list of poten- names. Thursdays – Toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. tial jurors. They serve only Daniel said, “People may Saturdays – Vietnamese Storytime: Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 begins at 11:15 a.m., once until a new jury wheel is not know that if they spell and Level 3 begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. launched. their name differently on a For more information on these programs, call the library at 281-484-2036. In Harris County, the driver’s license than they do Bracewell Branch Library The following events are scheduled for February at the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint Road. Thanks Mike Lenderman and Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. – Family storytime, followed by a storytime-themed craft at 11 a.m.; 4:30 p.m. – Kid’s Craft. Tom Lewis from Home Depot Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. – Toddler storytime, followed by toddler playtime at 11 a.m.; 2 p.m. – Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. – Internet Basics; 4:30 p.m. – Intro to MS PowerPoint. for your “Over the Top” Thursdays: 2 p.m. – Computer Help Session; 5 p.m. – Citizenship Class; 6 p.m. – ESL Beginners; and 7 p.m. – ESL Advanced. assistance with our project. Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. – Computacion Basica 1; noon – ESL Beginners; and 1 p.m. – ESL Frazier third- and fourth-grade students recent- Kaitlyn Webb - honorable mention, Ezekiel Arria- Advanced. Words will never express our ly participated in the school’s annual science fair. ga - honorable mention, (back row) Jacob Reyna Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. – Not Your Mama’s Book Club will discuss The Casual Va- The winners will advance to the district science - fourth place, Travis Webb - honorable mention, cancy by J.K. Rowling. appreciation. Thank You! fair in March. Pictured are, left to right, (front Chris Soza - sixth place, Emma Gonzalez - second Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday row) Madeline Tran - third place, Nathan Lind - place, and Fernando Hernandez - fi rst place. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The De Los Santos Family fi fth place, Martin Martinez - honorable mention, Photo submitted For more information on programs, call the Bracewell Branch Library at 832-393-2580. Thursday, February 12, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Clear Brook debate attends Texas City tournament Atkinson celebrates 100 days of school Clear Brook High School advancing to the quarterfinal High School, while the newly points. who were competing for their Debaters flexed their muscles round, sophomore member formed team of Ryan Wil- The biggest upset in PF first time together, were the again on Jan. 30-31 at Texas Wijesinghe achieved his state liams and Hannah Alsobrook occurred in the novice divi- only 4-0 team after prelimi- City High School during qualification, making him the advanced to the quarterfinal sion where members Raiyan nary rounds and ended up their annual qualifying tour- 10th member of the team to bracket, picking up 2 state Hamilton and Vashti Singh, placing first overall. In addi- nament for the Texas Foren- rise to this level. tion to placing first, Singh sics Association. While overall placement was awarded the first-place Coming off a two-week by the LD contingent was speaker award for novice PF stride of closing out the semi- impressive, so were the mul- debate, while her partner final bracket in Lincoln titude of speaker awards that Hamilton took home the Douglas debate, Brook LD were also earned. Rivera was third-place speaker award. debaters once again found awarded the first-place In addition to successfully themselves to be the top five speaker award for LD debate, competing in debate rounds, ranked debaters at the end of and Vijayakumar took home members Wijesinghe, Williams the fourth preliminary round. the third-place speaker and Rasti also excelled in As the meet closed out in award. Novice member their extemporaneous speak- the final rounds, varsity Popatia walked away with ing rounds. member Suketh Subramanya the second-place speaker Wijesinghe and Williams walked away with the sec- award in her division. both placed fourth in foreign ond-place finish while novice The other mainstay of and domestic extemporane- LD competitor Heena Popatia Brook debater expertise, pub- ous speaking, respectively, took home second place in lic forum (PF) debate, saw its while Rasti was excited to her division. Fellow team- own share of victories. leave Texas City with the mates Dhiren Wijesinghe, Varsity members/team first-place trophy for foreign Keion Rasti, Rakesh Vijaya- Elizabeth Isabell and Matt extemporaneous speaking. By kumar and Gabe Rivera all Garcia fought their way to Clear Brook High School Speech and Debate team placing first, Rasti now has achieved octofinalist or quar- the third-place finish against members pictured are, left to right, Elizabeth Isa- his second qualification for terfinalist ranks, and by a team from Houston Lamar bell, Ryan Williams and Matt Garcia. the Texas Forensic Association State Tournament to be held in El Paso in March. He is the third member of the team this year to have at least two qual- ifications. Atkinson Elementary School recently had its Portales, Edwardo Martinez, (back row) Nathan All total, the team now has annual 100 Days of School Parade. A few of the Rodriguez, Jordan Galloway, Audry Volper, Na- 14 individual qualifications fi rst-graders who participated in the parade are, thalia Andrade and Victoria Gomez. with 10 members who will left to right, (front row) Benjamin Briones, Yatciry Photo submitted attend the state tournament. Duck Dynasty’s Miss Kay visits South Belt

Miss Kay (Kay Robertson), from the hit tele- vision series Duck Dynasty, recently visited South Belt. While in the area, she donated her book, D is for Duck Calls, to the Stuchbery Pictured with awards won at the Texas City High Lizna Lakhani, Heena Popatia, (back row) Dhiren Elementary library and visited at Sagemont School meet are Clear Brook High School Speech Wijesinghe, Rakesh Vijayakumar, Hannah Also- Church. and Debate team members, left to right, (front row) brook, Keion Rasti, Suketh Subramanya, Gabe Ri- Raiyan Hamilton, Adarsh Suresh, Vashti Singh, vera and Anish Antony. Photo submitted

Photos Kay Robertson (Miss Kay) gives her book, D is for Duck Calls, to the submitted Stuchbery Elementary School library. Pictured are, left to right, Sha- Sullivan launches One Sticker Program ron Brantly (former second-grade teacher and childhood friend of Rob- Now only one sticker for auto registration and inspection ertson), Marsha Fischer (former librarian), Robertson, Carolyn Waller (Stuchbery principal) and Lauren Nalepa (present librarian). Harris County is gearing Texas Department of Motor 1, 2015, all you will need to vehicle inspection report and more environmentally up for a new Texas Two Step. Vehicles (TxDMV) registra- do is make sure you already when renewing your registra- sound cars on Texas roads.” Beginning March 1, 2015, tion sticker will serve as have a valid passing vehicle tion. Without a passing The implementation of the state will no longer issue proof of both inspection and inspection before you renew inspection, the vehicle will Two Steps, One Sticker is a vehicle inspection stickers registration. your registration in our office, not be eligible for registra- result of House Bill 2305 Southbelt Montessori School and will move to a Two Steps, “We are prepared to make online or by mail.” tion renewal. which passed during the 83rd Day Care Facility One Sticker program. this transition as smooth as When vehicle owners During the second year of Legislative Session in 2013. 12495 Scarsdale • 281-484-7222 Under the new system, possible for our residents,” renew their registration, the the program, beginning March The program is a joint effort Texas vehicle owners will said Harris County Tax As- system will verify whether 1, 2016, vehicles’ inspection by the TxDMV, the Texas February Special - No Registration Fee need to pass inspection prior sessor-Collector Mike Sulli- the vehicle has a valid inspec- and registration expiration Department of Public Safety to renewing their registration. van. “During the first year of tion. It’s recommended to dates will align to the date that (DPS) and the Texas Com- • Nurturing Environment The familiar blue-bordered the program beginning March bring the hard copy of the is on the registration sticker. mission on Environmental • Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner Served Once the expiration dates Quality, in collaboration with • CPR/First Aid Certifi ed, FBI Background Clear are aligned in that second the 254 county tax asses- • Structured Learning/Curriculum NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS year, there will be a conve- sor-collectors’ offices which • Affordable Rates nient 90-day window to pass process vehicle registrations Before/Afterschool Program - Transporation to/from Special Education records which have been collected by the inspection first and then and vehicle inspection sta- Burnett, Stuchbery, Frazier, Weber, Melillo Pasadena Independent School District related to the identifi cation, eval- renew the registration before tions across the state. the end of the month listed on For more information, uation, educational placement or the provision of special education in the sticker. visit the website at www. the district must be maintained under state and federal laws for a period “When the Two Steps, One TwoStepsOneSticker.com. Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? of fi ve years after special education services have ended for the stu- Sticker program is fully The Harris County Tax implemented, Harris County Office Automobile Division Enayet Rahim, MD dent. A special education student’s services end when the student is no residents will appreciate hav- performs more than 4.5 mil- longer eligible for services, graduates or completes his or her educa- ing just one sticker in the lion automobile transactions • Accepting New Patients • Same Day tional program at age 21, or moves from the district. corner of their windshield and in Harris County each year. Appointments Available • Open During State law prohibits the destruction of any record if the subject only one expiration date to It also works closely with Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, worry about,” said Whitney the Texas Department of Robertson (center) also visited with the staff matter of the record is known by the custodian to be in litigation, if it is Brewster, TxDMV executive Motor Vehicles to register at Sagemont Church. Pictured with Robert- Medicare & most private insurance. subject to a pending Open Records Request, if there is no outstanding director. “And because a pass- motor vehicles, collect regis- son are Emory Gadd (left), associate pastor Discounts for patients without insurance. request to inspect the record under the Family Education Rights and Pri- ing vehicle inspection will be tration and title fees and dis- at Sagemont Church, and Sharon Brantly, Se Habla Español a requirement to renew a reg- tributes them to the proper vacy Act, or if the record is subject to a pending audit or state granting retired Stuchbery Elementary School teacher istration, more vehicle owners entities. Learn more about the and childhood friend of Robertson. Call 281-481-8500 agency. will comply with inspection automobile services division This notifi cation is to inform parents or adult students of PISD’s requirements leading to safer by visiting www.hctax.net. intent to destroy the special education records of students who received special education services in the past, and it has been fi ve years since Girl Scouts begin selling cookies their most recent service has ended. Specifi cally any remaining special education records prior to 2009. at locations across southeast Texas • Over 15 Years EARLY BIRD These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law Girl Scouts from the San ies, they are helping to teach ties for girls. unless the parent or adult student notifi es the school district otherwise. Jacinto Council will begin girls five skills – decision Girls use their portion of Experience For further information contact: selling Girl Scout Cookies in making, goal setting, money the proceeds earned to attend SPECIAL Custodian of Records: Special Education Department front of retail locations across management, business ethics summer camp and complete southeast Texas beginning and people skills. service projects to better their • FREE 1515 Cherrybrook Lane Friday, Feb. 20, as part of the New to the cookie lineup communities and more. $ Pasadena, Texas 77502 Girl Scout Cookie Program. is a gluten-free chocolate Girl Scouts will be filling (with tax prep) 40 OFF The program is the largest chip peanut butter oatmeal orders through March 29, the Good until 3/5/15 Phone (713) 740-0213 girl-led business in the world cookie called Trios. last day of the Cookie Pro- and teaches girls essential The bite-size cookies are gram. skills to succeed personally made with real chocolate To locate a girl in the area, and professionally. chips, real peanut butter and contact the Cookie Hotline at THE TAX SERVICE NOTIFICACIÓN DE DESTRUCCIÓN DE ARCHIVOS DE EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL For two weeks in January, certified gluten-free whole 1-888-GS-COOKIE. Los archivos de Educación Especial que han sido acumulados Girl Scouts took pre-orders grain oats and will retail for To locate a cookie booth 12039 Beamer Road • 281-464-0200 and now customers can pur- $5 per package. in the area, download the por el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Pasadena referentes a la identi- chase their favorite varieties, Packages of Trios have to Cookie Finder app from fi cación, evaluación, colocación educativa o de provisión de educación including Thin Mints, Peanut be ordered directly from the iTunes or Google Play. especial en el distrito deben mantenerse bajo leyes estatales como fed- Butter Sandwich, Caramel baker through a girl who is erales por un periodo de cinco años después de que dichos servicios de deLites, Shortbread, Lemon- taking orders digitally. ades, Peanut Butter Patties, Customers looking to pur- educación especiales hayan terminado para el estudiante. 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Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 12, 2015 Dynamic Women set Stuchbery names Over The Back Fence by Alexis spelling bee winners quarterly luncheon With all of the negativity when guests can do some in the world news today, it is shopping and networking DEAN CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Chynna Prenzler. day. Double birthday wishes are sent to Jeri refreshing to meet someone with area vendors who fea- Dean Baier, longtime South Belt resident Frazier Elementary Joslin and Se’brina Roy Feb. 17. with a positive outlook on ture home décor, fashion and director of operations at Clear Brook City Maria Rodriguez has a birthday Feb. 16. FACEBOOK FRIENDS life. How to Live Positive in a accessories, jewelry, health MUD, is wished a happy birthday Feb. 16 Meador Elementary CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Negative World will be the and beauty, and business and from friends and the Leader staff. He serves Light the birthday candles for Erika Nava The Leader sends happy birthday wishes speaker’s topic at the quarter- professional services. as a paramedic and volunteer firefighter for Feb. 12. Greetings for a wonderful birthday to its Facebook friends who celebrate a birth- ly Dynamic Women luncheon Lunch will be served at Harris County Southeast Fire Department are sent to Yolanda Arebalo Feb. 13. day this week: and networking event on 11:30 a.m. and the event ends and is currently busy chairing the South Belt Moore Elementary Thursday, Feb. 12: Greg Banhart, C.J. Thursday, Feb. 26. at 1 p.m. Spectacular Cookoff. The day for a party for Tom Durr is Feb. Jareo III, Chris Smith, Melinda Poplawski, The luncheon will be held Guests can register for HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY, JADE! 15. Wishes for a happy birthday are sent to Cynthia Tavera, Clyde Jones, Lisa Jones, at Golfcrest Country Club free door prizes at sign-in. Special happy birthday wishes are sent Ashley Evans Feb. 18. Jacqueline Preston, Alex Lerma and Robert from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost of the luncheon to Jade Scarberry who turns 7 years old South Belt Elementary Barbosa; Friday, Feb. 13: Celeste Beaty, Shaaron Rowland, a is $16 which includes the Wednesday, Feb. 18. Hugs and kisses are Celebrating a birthday Feb. 12 is Melissa Trisha Waguespack, Cristi Skerrett and grandmother of six who says networking/shopping event sent to her from dad Austin and his fiancé, Cerda. Randy Harms; Saturday, Feb. 14: Cathi she knows how to have fun, and lunch. Tiffany, mom Nicole, grandma Jannie and Stuchbery Elementary Brockman and Jon Baker; Sunday, Feb. will be the featured guest Everyone is welcome. For grandpa Robert Scarberry of South Belt; Jean Banda enjoys a birthday Feb. 12. 15: Mark Wilson, Laura Allison, Gene speaker. “Life is short – reservations, email Sandee aunts Jenny Espinosa and Stacey Flowers; Melillo Middle School Cearnal and Kelley Huebner; Monday, Feb. enjoy!” Rowland says. Ellis at sandeeellis@com uncles Stephen Flowers, Joey Hayes, Tyler Sharing a birthday on Feb. 12 are Alma 16: Yvonne Rojas, Linda Soria, Danielle Doors will open at 10 a.m. cast.net. Scarberry and Benny Moreno; and cous- Paredes and Michelle Rush. Enjoying a Cunningham, Mary Nell Dees, Rhonda ins Brayden and Baylee Espinosa, Livvy double-layer cake on Feb. 14 are Gabrielle Stallbaumer, Sharla Fults and Lisa Moreno, and Kennedy, Owen and Evie Weber and Natalie Young. Blow out the Fernandez; Tuesday, Feb. 17: CaShaune Bay Area Singles Dance set Flowers. Jade’s parents are both Dobie High birthday candles for Maria Montenegro on Murphy, Jeannie Nelson, Monica Gonzales, The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance will School graduates. Feb. 17. Dawn Armstrong, Jeri Joslin, Donn be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at SCHOOL DAZE Beverly Hills Intermediate Reichelt, Russell Janacek and Susan Slater; the VFW Lodge, Post 6378, at 5204 Highway 3 in The following personnel and staff mem- Light the birthday candles Feb. 14 for and Wednesday, Feb. 18: Sonja Britt, Jason Dickinson. Bring party snacks to share. Cost is $7 for bers of the Pasadena Independent School Beatriz Amezquita. Jaeger, Leslie Barr, Sterling Washington, members and $9 for nonmembers. For more informa- District celebrate birthdays Feb. 12 through Thompson Intermediate Rose Pena, Tianne Bernal, LeRoy Peters, tion, call 409-948-1156 or 281-484-4762. Feb. 18. Casillia DeSorbo and Toby Lavergne Shana Kiser, Daer Platt, Valerie Chavez and Atkinson Elementary mark a birthday Feb. 13. Troy Taormina. The winners of this year’s Stuchbery Spelling Blow out the birthday candles for Ludivina Dobie High LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Gardeners host fruit, tree sale Bee are, left to right, Bianca Amaya – runner-up, Perez Feb. 17. Blow out the birthday candles for Steve Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, and Jasmine Tran – champion. Photo submitted The Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 Burnett Elementary Long and Elizabeth Garza Feb. 12. On Feb. congratulations, etc., to mynews@southbelt fruit and citrus tree sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, Maritza Acosta enjoys a birthday Feb. 15. 13, Holly Peel enjoys a birthday. Light the leader.com with OTBF in the subject line. at Campbell Hall, Pasadena Fairgrounds, 7600 Red Bush Elementary birthday candles for Venus Watson Feb. 15. Items must be submitted by Friday noon for Bluff in Pasadena. On Feb. 15, sing a happy birthday song to On Feb. 16, Elizabeth Puente marks a birth- the next week’s publication. Hobby Lions Club to meet Plant Preview will be by Heidi Sheesley, owner of Hobby Airport Lions Club will meet Wednesday, Treesearch Farms, at 8 a.m. Sale hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18, at noon at the Golden Corral at Fuqua If it’s sold at this sale, it grows in this area. For details, and I-45. For more information, email HobbyAir visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu. [email protected]. Community NARFE meets Feb. 17 Care Partners meet Feb. 20 Interfaith Care Partners Ministry group at St. Fran- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Night ces Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook St. (near (NARFE) Gulf Freeway Chapter 941 meets the third Almeda Mall), a gathering for persons with Alzhei- Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. at the El Franco Lee mer’s, dementia or memory loss, meets the third Friday Senior Community Center, 9500 Hall Road. at Moore of each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This month’s meeting will be held on Feb. 17. Gatherings consist of a continental breakfast, arts Visitors are welcome. and crafts, exercises, entertainment, a singalong, a de- For more information, call Roy at 713-734-1461. votional break, lunch, and ends with a game. This year, Community Night at Moore Those who have a family member or know of some- Elementary was centered around math. Students and parents were able one with these challenges, are welcome to attend. All MISSING to learn and play several games that services are provided free of charge. An initial inter- enhanced math skills. view must be conducted by Interfaith Care Partners REWARD staff to welcome new participants into this program. Hank went missing At left are Ricardo Reyna (father), The next gathering will be in the Mother Cabrini Daniel Garcia, Shannen Reyna (moth- Tuesday, Feb. 3 Center at the church on Friday, Feb. 20. 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A selected to perform with the Parmer, who was receiving reportedly walking from his Basketball Scarsdale resident Charles districtwide reappraisal pro- all-state band at the Texas treatment for cancer. home in the 11600 block of helps get you back where you belong. # Snyder was in good condition gram was underway, and the Music Educators Association 5 years ago (2010) Chickwood to a dialysis cen- Hot Breakfast/Lunch, CACFP Michael W. Jewell, CLU after being hit head-on in his tax rate and appraisal would convention. Jim Phillips was named ter on Scarsdale for treatment After School Meal Program 12929 Gulf Freeway car just south of the Beam- determine tax due. Southeast Area Ministries the new head football coach at the time of his collapse. Before & After school service from er-Choate Road intersection. The Sagemont-Beverly annual report stated the min- at Dobie High School. The Two people, including an Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) Weber Elementary & South Belt Area schools Questions surrounding Hills Pony-Colt baseball di- istry assisted more than 7,000 move came just two weeks eighth-grade Beverly Hills including Melillo & Morris Middle Schools 281-481-2121 school taxes were being vision formally changed its persons the previous year. after newly appointed Derek student, were killed and three farmers.com asked of the Pasadena Inde- name to the South Belt Area A Galveston County dep- Fitzhenry resigned from the others were hospitalized fol- Pony-Colt. uty constable working a se- position before even starting. lowing an automobile acci- 30 years ago (1985) curity job at Frankie Carter A man was arrested after dent on State Highway 288 San Jacinto College was Randolph Park shot a suicid- fatally shooting his estranged near Airport Boulevard. Don- concerned that it could lose al man. The man had fi red a wife and her 15-year-old na Davis, 15, and Joe Ledet, $3.5 million in funding be- shotgun once then put the daughter at the Summer 35, were both pronounced FURNITURE RE-DO cause of the state fi nancial barrel to his mouth. The con- Cove apartments on FM dead at the scene. Davis’ crisis. stable ordered him to drop 1959 at Gulfstream. Police mother (Ledet’s fi ancée) and • Re-Pair • Re-Finish Harris County Precinct 1 the weapon and fi red a warn- say Jaime Piero Cole, 39, Ledet’s 3-year-old daughter Commissioner El Franco Lee ing shot before shooting the came to the apartment were also injured in the crash. Get Half-Price HLSR • Re-Glue • Re-Screw announced he planned to take suspect in the leg. around 7:30 p.m. to drop off Joshua Deshawn Gilbert, 24, over maintenance of a portion 15 years ago (2000) his 2-year-old and 10-year- was charged with two fel- Carnival Packs ‘We Re-Do For You’ of Hall Road, even though A newborn was aban- old sons. Upon his arrival, ony counts of intoxication For Free Estimates Call: that part was within city lim- doned at Memorial Hermann Cole and his wife, Melissa manslaughter and one felony while they are still available. its. Southeast Hospital. She was Dawn Cole, 31, got into an count of intoxicated assault Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 The winning slogan for named Danielle Martin – af- argument. At some point, the in connection to the accident. Not available after Feb. 28th the South Belt area was cho- ter hospital CEO Dan Martin. fi ght escalated and turned Nearly 300 youth from sen. It was “Still Believing in Longhorn cheerleaders violent. When Melissa Sagemont Church volun- Excellence,” which used the fi nished fi fth in the United Cole’s 15-year-old daughter teered their time to make 713-876-0532 or email fi rst letters S-B-E for South Cheerleading Association tried to intervene, Jaime renovations to Thompson Belt-Ellington. The slogan national fi nals held in Disney Cole pulled out a gun and Intermediate. Improvements John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. was submitted by Sagemead- World. opened fi re. Both were included painting and add- [email protected] ow resident Larry Elender. 10 years ago (2005) struck multiple times and ing a sprinkler system to the Orthodontist 25 years ago (1990) Sixteen-year-old Melis- were pronounced dead at the school’s football fi eld. The Slaughter v. Monsan- sa Mata died as a result of scene. Jaime Cole left his 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer to trial surrounding the Brio a multi-vehicle accident on 10-year-old son at the scene site went to the jurors as both Beamer at the Beltway. but fl ed with the toddler. An sides completed their argu- The San Jacinto College Amber Alert was issued, and ments. South music department the pair were spotted at a • Braces Without Tooth Removal South Belters Joe and Peg- hosted jazz musician May- Wal-Mart in Wharton gy Bennett were preparing nard Ferguson for a perfor- County. Police say Cole was for their annual Salt Grass mance. trying to buy ammunition. A Here comes • Headgear NOT Required Trail Ride. They served as A new business in a strip state trooper took Cole into cooks for the ride and had center on Hughes at Beamer custody. He was charged been involved for more than raised questions. The win- with capital murder. Cole’s 10 years. dows were blacked out, a sons were unharmed, as was the bride . . . • Insurance Assignment Accepted Clear Creek Independent camera monitored the front a second juvenile female at School District offi cials gath- door, and only select persons the residence at the time of Let South Belt Graphics & Printing take care ered soil samples from the were admitted after ringing a the shootings. of all your printing needs for your special day. • Quality and Caring Office play area at Weber Elemen- doorbell. The business was 1 year ago (2014) tary. The soil was gathered later found to be an illegal A South Belt resident Second from depths ranging to three gambling establishment with was found dead in the park- feet to test for toxicity. eight-liner machines and was ing lot of a strip center in the • Invitations • Envelopes • Napkins • • Certified Specialist Opinions 20 years ago (1995) closed after a raid. 10900 block of Scarsdale. Welcome A runoff election for San Frazier Elementary held Juan Martinez, 59, was pro- • Matchbooks • Thank You Cards • Jacinto College and city of- its second annual Family nounced dead at the scene. fi ces was scheduled. Hoedown. Proceeds from the His death was determined to Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 Dobie students Ashley event helped defray medical be the result of cardiovascu- 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Smith and Aaron Brown were costs for Principal Rhonda lar problems. Martinez was Thursday, February 12, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 CPR training kits donated to Clear Creek ISD West, Holbrook engaged Clear Creek Independent and generous donor Mike trained, our students could School District was fortunate Bowman of Hunt & Hunt save a life.” to receive 15 CPR Hands Ltd. Three of Bowman’s chil- The kits contain curricu- Only training kits. Due to a dren graduated from CCISD. lum, mannequins, and train- new law, CPR/AED tech- Clear Creek ISD is the ing videos. niques are now being used first district in Texas to The district held a training that do not require mouth to receive such a large donation session in mid-January with mouth resuscitation. of the Hands Only CPR train- the help of the American These techniques can be ing kits. “We now have the Heart Association for all sec- taught in about 30 minutes, proper equipment to teach ondary P.E. teachers and high making training safe and effi- students the Hands Only school athletic trainers in cient. CCISD can now easily course and to teach them this CCISD. provide this training to staff important skill,” said Debbie Prior to this new law, CPR and students thanks to the Fuchs, assistant athletic was taught only in health American Heart Association director for CCISD. “Once education classes. SJC showcases health/wellness clinic at open house Feb. 24 San Jacinto College will students and employees only, smoking cessation training, host an open house to show- and is not open to the general and various health screen- case a new health/wellness public. ings, such as blood pressure Pictured are, left to right, Jettie Tromza, training specialist, American Heart clinic, an on-campus facility “The purpose of the open and diabetes. The clinic also Association; Rupert Jaso, assistant principal, Clear Creek High School; Debbie that provides a variety of house is to allow people in occasionally serves as a Fuchs, assistant athletic director, CCISD; Mike Bowman, Hunt & Hunt, Ltd.; medical and wellness ser- the community to get a first- “holding” station for some Leanne Bowman, Hunt & Hunt, Ltd.; and Scott Bockart, assistant superinten- vices for students and hand view of some of the patients treated by members dent for CCISD secondary schools. Photo submitted employees of the college. valuable educational training of the college’s unique First The open house will take our students can receive now Responders Organization place in the clinic on Tuesday, that the college has a fully (FRO). San Jacinto College is Bay Area Chorus of Greater Feb. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to functional clinic,” comment- the first community college 2:30 p.m. The clinic is locat- ed Rhonda Bell, North cam- in Texas to offer a student-op- Mike and Mary West of South Belt announce the engagement and upcom- ed on the North campus, pus health science depart- erated FRO, in which certi- 5800 Uvalde Road, in the ment chair. “Our allied health fied students provide on-cam- ing marriage of their daughter, Francesca Marie, to Johnathan Henry Hol- Houston presents Unity concert Burleson Classroom Building students have access to high- pus emergency medical care brook, son of Jan and Vaughn Holbrook of Crosby, Texas. The bride-to-be The Bay Area Chorus of of the group he created in heartfelt performances to in Room 150. tech, advanced simulated to any faculty, staff, students, is a fourth-grade teacher for the Pasadena Independent School District. The Greater Houston announces 2007 to explore vocal artistic Houston and the Texas Gulf There will be live demon- equipment, which enables or visitors who are injured or prospective groom is a fi nancial analyst for a national mortgage fi rm. They the fifth concert of its 50th expression. From selecting Coast since the spring of 1965. strations of health screenings, them to receive very lifelike become ill while on campus, are both graduates of Sam Houston State University. The couple are plan- concert season, Look To The the music and organizing the Read more about the Bay medical exams, and minor training. At the new clinic, and who may need ambu- ning a March wedding in League City. Future, at First United Meth- concert schedule to master- Area Chorus on the BAC medical procedures. Light students can supplement the lance transport for more odist Church of Pasadena, fully directing each work, Website at www.bayareachor refreshments will be served, excellent simulated training advanced treatment. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, on Seible infuses his passion for us.org or www.facebook. and people are encouraged to and get an introduction to For more information Sunday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. innovative concepts of com/BayAreaChorus. come and go as their sched- working with people.” about San Jacinto College, Continuing to honor some ensemble performance. Tickets are available ules permit. Some of the services pro- call 281-998-6150, visit san- PISD trustees named one of five of the past BAC directors Currently choirmaster at online or from any BAC The clinic provides ser- vided at the clinic include jac.edu or follow on Face- during its 50th anniversary Bering Memorial United member singer. vices to San Jacinto College minor first aid treatment, book and Twitter. season, the BAC presents Methodist Church, Seible Best School Boards in Texas Rob Seible, BAC director recently retired as choral The Pasadena Independent school boards, H-E-B Excel- intendent. “It is a fitting from 1988 to 1995, as guest director of the esteemed School District Board of lence in Education is the larg- honor for them to be recog- conductor during this con- Houston High School for the Thompson art students excel at HLS&R Trustees’ tradition of provid- est monetary recognition pro- nized for their leadership and cert. Performing and Visual Arts ing excellence in leadership gram for educators in Texas excellence of service. Con- Guest choirs performing after 34 years in public edu- is gaining attention at the and one of the largest in the gratulations.” at this concert include: cation. state level. nation. The Pasadena ISD board VOX – The Rob Seible In addition, Seible is serv- The trustees have been “Community members of trustees include Mariselle Singers under the direction of ing as an adjunct faculty named finalists for the best and district staff frequently Quijano-Lerma, president; Rob Seible, and the Concert member for Houston Grand school board in Texas in the express appreciation to the Vickie Morgan, vice presi- Choir of San Jacinto College Opera’s High School Voice 2015 H-E-B Excellence in board of trustees for their dent; Fred Roberts, secretary; Central under the direction of Program and summer vocal Education Awards Program. work, commitment and dedi- Marshall Kendrick, assistant Dr. Paul Busselberg. camps, and continues at This prestigious honor cation to the students and secretary; Jack Bailey, mem- The Bay Area Chorus, HSPVA as adjunct faculty recognizes school boards that staff of Pasadena ISD,” said ber; Larry Savala, member; under the direction of new accompanist and vocal demonstrate strong leader- Dr. Kirk Lewis, school super- and Nelda Sullivan, member. artistic director, Milton coach. ship in the community. The Pullen, will sing: Howard Seible is also chorus mas- Pasadena ISD school board is Hansen’s One Hundred and ter/assistant conductor for the among only five in the state Chili cook-off welcomes Fiftieth Psalm; Brahms’ Gilbert and Sullivan Society chosen as finalists. Create in Me; Mark Wilberg’s of Houston’s summer pro- As a result, the board will Shenandoah; and Pullen’s ductions. Seible served for receive a $5,000 grant in taste-testers, judges arrangement of Amazing many years on the faculty of February to benefit the dis- Grace, among other pieces. TUTS/Humphrey’s School of trict. H-E-B will announce The University of Hous- cook-off is the Office of Seible will conduct the final Musi-cal Theater, as director district distinctions at a ban- ton-Clear Lake Office of Student Life’s longest stand- number of the concert with of the Bay Area Chorus quet in May. Student Life will host the ing tradition and allows all the combined choirs in (1988 to 1995), and musical The H-E-B awards pro- 2015 chili cook-off Satur- who attend to cast a vote for Beethoven’s Hallelujah from director for the Galveston gram celebrates public school day, April 11, from noon to 4 some of the “best chili” the Mount of Olives. Island Outdoor Musicals. professionals whose leader- p.m. in the university’s Stu- awards. Seible, the founder and ––– ship and dedication inspire a dent Services and Classroom Tasting kits are available artistic director of VOX – One of Houston’s oldest love of learning in students of Building North Lawn. for $5, or $4 for those with The Rob Seible Singers, con- nonprofit choral groups, the all backgrounds and abilities. Teams comprising UHCL UHCL identification. tinues to inspire the success Bay Area Chorus has brought With more than $800,000 in students, faculty, staff and For more information, cash prizes awarded annually alumni work tirelessly to contact the Office of Student to deserving teachers, princi- develop a winning chili reci- Life at 281-283-2560 or visit Wedding, engagement policies Several Thompson Intermediate School art stu- Vi Nguyen (eighth grade), Priscilla Ramirez (sev- pals, school districts and pe in hopes of taking home http://www.uhcl.edu/chili Wedding writeups must be run in the newspaper, not submitted, dents won awards at the Houston Livestock Show enth grade), Lauren Schwausch (eighth grade), early childhood facilities and first place. The annual chili cookoff. in the time outlined: & Rodeo Art Contest. Winners are, left to right, Melody Le (eighth grade), John Velarde (eighth From wedding date to six weeks – photo and full article; Six Randy Nguyen (eighth grade), Isabella Torres grade), Tony Tran (eighth grade). Not pictured is weeks to three months – photo and limited information; After (eighth grade), Jordan Velasquez (seventh grade), Annye Mendoza (seventh grade). Photo submitted FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood TThruhru FFeb.eb. 2266 three months from wedding date – will not be run. Engagement and wedding announcements are published free New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com of charge on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. Information must be This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash. We accept NCI. submitted by noon on Friday to be considered for the next issue. CCCT to present The Dixie Swim Club MMs.s. JJanetanetʻs ChildrenChildren ofof thethe Future,Future, Inc.Inc. Clear Creek Community Banks to catch up, laugh and life. “I have seen the show, so The Dixie Swim Club opens Child Care & Learning Center • Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Theatre will present The meddle in each other’s lives. I know what the finished prod- Friday, March 13, and runs Ages served 6 weeks - 11 years Dixie Swim Club by Jesse The Dixie Swim Club uct is ‘supposed’ to look like. through Sunday, March 29. Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Jones, Nicholas Hope and focuses on four of those What I am thrilled about is Performances are 8 p.m. on Dance, Library & Computer Room LOW PRICES Jamie Wooten, March 13-29. weekends and spans a period watching it come together. Fridays and Saturdays, and Five Southern women, of thirty-three years. As their Seeing my talented friends 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Ms. Janetʼs is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS, whose friendships began lives unfold and the years take the words in the script and Tickets are $13 to $15 and including MELILLO & MORRIS Middle Schools and SOUTH BELT Elementary. many years ago on their col- pass, these women increas- create three dimensional char- may be purchased online at lege swim team, set aside a ingly rely on one another, acters out of them.” Coletta www.clearcreekcommunity 2281-484-237681-484-2376 2281-538-531081-538-5310 2281-464-236681-464-2366 long weekend every August through advice and raucous added, “A challenge for the theatre.com or at the box 1115901590 HughesHughes RRd.d. @ BBW8W8 33007007 InvincibleInvincible DDr.r. LLeagueeague CCityity 1124902490 ScarsdaleScarsdale BBlvd.lvd. to recharge those relation- repartee, to get through the cast is making sure the humor office at 281-335-5228. ships. Free from husbands, challenges (men, sex, mar- is heard as well as the more Clear Creek Community kids and jobs, they meet at riage, parenting, divorce, and poignant lines. This show is Theatre is located at 18091 the same beach cottage on aging) that life flings at them. very, very funny, but not at the Upper Bay Road in Nassau North Carolina’s Outer The Dixie Swim Club is a expense of its characters.” Bay. hilarious and touching come- dy about friendships that last HHappyappy 77thth BBirthdayirthday forever. WALKER LAW OFFICES Director Jeff Coletta was SSouthouth Belt-EllingtonBelt-Ellington drawn to this show because JJadeade Milton Walker, J.D. he was impressed by the ensemble. “There are no stars LLeaderea der 281-481-0909 in this script. I really liked EElizabethlizabeth the characters and I think the The Voice of Community-Minded People WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES audience will find them ª FFebruaryebruary 1188 ª engaging, interesting and BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS enjoyable. These are charac- 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 WWEE LLOVEOVE YYOUOU SSOO MMUCH!UCH! LICENSED BY TEXAS SUPREME COURT ters that you will remember GGrandmarandma & GGrandparandpa SScarberrycarberry after the play is over.” E-mail: [email protected] www.walkerlaw.com aandnd UncleUncle TTyleryler Coletta has greatly en- Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners 10909 Sabo, Suite 120, Houston 281-481-0909 joyed bringing the show to CHURCH DIRECTORY

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WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES February 18th Sunday Wednesday Attend the Church 6:00 a.m. ± Prayer Service with ashes 9:00 a.m. ± Mass with ashes Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. ± Prayer Service with ashes 3:30 p.m. ± Servicio de Oración con cenizas Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. ± Prayer Service with ashes Cokesbury United Methodist Church of Your Choice 6:30 p.m. ± Bilingual Prayer Service with ashes Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. 8:00 p.m. ± Servicio de Oración con cenizas Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 12, 2015 Leader refl ects on fi rst 39 years serving South Belt

In honor of the Leader’s upcoming 40th anniversary, (Feb. 5, 2016) the paper will run nostalgic photos throughout the year, with these then-and-now pictures being the fi rst in the series. South Belt Chamber, then and now . . . The left photo, taken in 1995, shows a proposed site of the South Belt-El- lington Chamber of Commerce offi ce (where the Scarsdale AutoZone is currently located). The building was eventually built in the 10500 block of Scarsdale (right photo). Shown in the left photo are, left to right, then-di- rector of the chamber Sherry Train- er, then-president Thomas Woodruff and chamber board member Chris Clark, who now serves as the organi- zation’s president. Founded in 1984, the chamber offi ce was initially lo- cated at the Leader offi ce on Beamer. Once it outgrew the location, Lead- er publisher Marie Flickinger, who served as the chamber’s fi rst pres- ident, brokered a “fantastic” deal with Billy Burge of Ayrshire Corpo- ration, the company responsible for developing most of the South Belt area. Photos by Marie Flickinger

Baby’s first Christmas Families hold Ugly Sweater Contest The Beyer and Davis families of Kirkmont held an Ugly Sweater Contest on Christmas Eve 2014. At left, Mindy Davis Hommann (Dobie class of 1994) was the the winner of the Ugly Sweater Con- test. At right, Pam Davis (Dobie class of 1992) and Bry- an McElvogue wear “continuous” ugly sweaters. Photos submitted

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NASA’s Year of the Dwarves: WWE’REE’RE SSTILLTILL THETHE SSAMEAME GGREATREAT CCAFEAFE & BBAKERYAKERY Exploration of Ceres and Pluto CCallall aandnd aasksk aboutabout oourur The Lunar and Planetary of two unprecedented mis- ate really amazing views. Institute (LPI) invites all sions, Dawn and New Schenk is currently assisting inquisitive adults to attend a Horizons, as they explore the the New Horizons team plan COOKIE special presentation by Dr. inner and outer solar system, Pluto encounter observations Paul Schenk of the Lunar and and will share the top ques- for July 2015 and was a par- DECORATING Planetary Institute. This free tions scientists hope to answer ticipant in the Dawn mission public presentation on Feb. with the data they gather this to Vesta in 2011. PARTIES 26 will preview two historic spring and summer. The presentation begins at encounters by two NASA Schenk is a staff scientist at 7:30 p.m. and will be fol- missions visiting the dwarf the Lunar and Planetary Insti- lowed by a light reception and VVISITISIT USUS OROR CALLCALL USUS FORFOR ALLALL planets Ceres and Pluto over tute in Houston. He specializ- opportunity to meet Schenk. YYOUROUR CATERINGCATERING NEEDSNEEDS Ellie you are a wonderful woman. You Happy Valentine’s Day to a very spe- the next several months. es in impact craters and other Registration is not required. make me laugh and smile just by being cial family – Kenneth, David, Angie, This year marks the first features on icy satellites from LPI is located in the 14020 Galveston Road 5968 Fairmont Parkway exploration ever of two dwarf Jupiter to Neptune, and in 3-D USRA building at 3600 Bay Suite 180 Suite F yourself. You make life more enjoyable Robert, Kenney, Tracy, Jim, Aaron, planets, Ceres and Pluto. imaging, which he uses to Area Blvd. in Clear Lake; Webster, Texas 77598 Pasadena, Texas 77505 and me a better person. Love, David Cody and Kristen. You all make my Schenk will provide a preview measure topography and cre- the entrance is located on 281-218-6744 281-487-1400 life complete! Love you, Middlebrook Drive. Catering - 713-412-8807 Catering - 281-979-6846 For information, call An- wwww.savannahcafeandbakery.comww.savannahcafeandbakery.com Bobby (Grandmom) Tips, advice to make mealtime drew Shaner at 281-486-2163. To Richard, Rebecca and Steve – My favorite people. David, better for those with autism Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank YOU for 53 years and two fan- Learn how to lessen and Developmental Disabil- IInn nneedeed ooff bbusinessusiness ccards?ards? Love, Nancy/Mom tastic sons. 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I Love You All So Much! aging Problems at Meal- ments will follow each ses- XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO times on Saturday, Feb. 21, sion. Hegwood & Asso- XOXO Love & Kisses, Love, Jannie from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 ciates, P.C., JSC Federal Grandma “J” p.m. Credit Union, Susie Bean, The event will take place and Including Kids sponsor We also print: in the University of Hous- the series. • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes • Menus • Custom Letterheads ton-Clear Lake’s Student For more information or • Directories • Envelopes and much, much more! 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SIGN UP NOW! basketball team remains bye Feb. 13, before fi n- Pearland. gain momentum in District The Lady Longhorns’ COME LEARN: in the hunt for the play- ishing its regular season at Two Dobie wins in 22-6A. offense will be led by four- • RESPECT offs. Manvel Feb. 17. combination with a The Lady Longhorns will year starter Emily Wolfe, • FOCUS Trailing winless Al- Then there is Dobie, Pearland loss will ad- open the 2015 regular sea- third baseman Suzy Soza • CONFIDENCE vin in the fourth quarter which closes with a road vance Dobie. Sam Ray- son Tuesday, Feb. 17, facing and fi rst baseman Sady • DISCIPLINE Feb. 10 at Phillips Field game at Sam Rayburn Feb. burn is 7-7 but has been state-ranked Pearland in a Olguin. Head coach Robin • AND MORE House, the Longhorns 13 before hosting Memo- eliminated from playoff 6:30 p.m. contest at the Pas- Rackley said the perfor- Call USA KARATE for details rallied for a 59-51 victo- rial Feb. 17. contention by virtue of adena ISD Sports Complex. mance of others could give ry behind 15 points from Two wins for Dobie two losses to Pearland. The locals have not had a Dobie one of its top offen- USA KARATE - 11101 RESOURCE PARKWAY Royce Hunter and 12 great deal of success against sive teams in a while. (Behind Sonic) more from Justin Turner. the Lady Oilers in recent Pitchers Michelle Kris- The win improved Do- District 22-6A Standings seasons – Pearland defeated toff and Alyssa Corpus are 281-484-9006 bie to 8-6 in the District Dobie twice in league play vying for time in the circle. 22-6A standings, which Varsity Boys’ Basketball is currently fi fth. 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Thursday, Feb. 26 er Lerma, Mario Ira- The Bears’ boys’ and chete, Matthew Garcia, girls’ teams will compete Boys’ competition, Auxiliary Stadium, 4:30 p.m. Nortberto Ramirez in a dual meet against Wednesday, March 4 Jr., (middle row) Xavi- Thompson Tuesday, Feb. er Tellez Lopez, Kyle 17, at Dobie High School. Girls’ competition, Auxiliary Stadium, 4:30 p.m. Redmond, Aaron Lon- The action is slated to be- goria, Mauricio Jas- gin at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 so, Luke Giron, (back The remainder of the Boys’ competition, Auxiliary Stadium, 4:30 p.m. row) coaches Elbert PISD intermediate track Giron and Craig Red- and fi eld schedule will in- Wednesday, March 11 mond. Not pictured are clude each of the district’s Girls’ competition, Auxiliary Stadium, 4:30 p.m. Cameron Jauregui and 10 schools. Adealaja Sanni. The There will be three Thursday, March 12 team went 4-1-1 over- regular season boys’ and all in the United States girls’ meets held at Aux- Boys’ competition, Auxiliary Stadium, 4:30 p.m. Specialty Sports Asso- ciation event, the fi rst iliary Stadium in Pasadena Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24-25 of the season for the before qualifi ers meet for locals. the championships. Boys’/girls’ district championships, Auxiliary, 4:30 p.m. PISD Intermediate Basketball CSBA golf is April 13 The annual Keep Kids in School Golf Tourna- Girls’ Final Standings ment, benefi ting Communities in Schools-Bay Area, is coming to Bay Oaks Country Club April 13. Com- Eighth-Grade Light munities In Schools-Bay Area’s program keeps stu- Teams W L dents on a path of success through graduation and beyond. The program serves the Clear Creek and Bondy 9 0 Dickinson school districts. Underwriting, sponsor- Thompson 8 1 ships and team registration information is available at hillaryg.cisba.org. Queens 6 3 San Jac’s Gyorio decides on pro ranks Jackson 5 4 San Jacinto College Town from the English men’s soccer alumnus, League Two. Austin Aztex ink former SJC standout South Houston 4 4 (1 tie) SJC’s Moore to UIW Mozesh “Mozzi” Gyorio Gyorio came back to San Jacinto 4 5 recently signed to play the United States to play professionally with the in NASL in the 2014 Park View 3 5 (1 tie) United Soccer League’s spring and fall seasons Southmore 3 6 Pro Austin Aztex. with Minnesota United FC Until signing with the and helped them claim the Beverly Hills 2 7 Aztex, the 25-year-old fi rst and second place in Miller 0 9 Canada native had been consecutive regular sea- playing as a midfi elder for sons, while also reaching Weekly Scores the North American Soc- the NASL semifi nals in Queens 21, Beverly Hills 18 cer League’s Minnesota one occasion. United FC. “It was an honor to Bondy 41, San Jacinto 4 His rise to professional work with ‘Mozzi’ as an Thompson 52, Jackson 26 soccer began at San Jacin- assistant coach during my to College in 2008, when fi rst year at San Jacinto South Houston 33, Southmore 14 he helped the team fi n- College,” said SJC men’s Park View 25, Miller 23 ish as the national runner soccer head coach Ian up. Spooner. Seventh-Grade Light That year, Gyorio re- “He has made the most ceived a National Junior of his abilities and oppor- Teams W L College Athletic Associ- tunities due to his work Beverly Hills 9 0 ation honorable mention ethic and desire to be the All-American, NJCAA best player on the fi eld ev- Bondy 8 1 All- region, National Soc- ery day.” Queens 7 2 cer Coaches Association To date, Gyorio is one of America second-team of 10 former San Jacinto Thompson 6 3 All-region, and was the College soccer players to Park View 4 5 San Jacinto College Of- go on to play professional- fensive Most Valuable ly. Southmore 4 5 Player. Other soccer alumni South Houston 3 6 In 2009, he played for include Roy Hernandez the Houston Dynamo (F.C. Excelsior), Cyprian Jackson 2 7 Academy, adding seven Hedrick (Sporting Kan- San Jacinto 1 8 goals and six assists to his sas City), Francisco Cal- record. vo (CS Herediano), Dane Miller 1 8 San Jacinto College men’s soccer player O’Neal That same year, Gyorio Richards (New York Red Weekly Scores Moore has signed a letter of intent to continue represented Canada in the Bulls), Kieron Bernard his education and studies at the University of the Francophone games held (Orlando City), Carlos Beverly Hills 40, Queens 17 Incarnate Word in San Antonio. Moore, a sopho- in Lebanon, earning him a Villa (CSD Municipal), Bondy 28, San Jacinto 10 more forward, fi nished the 2014 season with four spot on the Canadian U-20 Ryan Maxwell (New En- goals and fi ve assists for 13 points. A year prior, National Team roster. gland Revolution), Bran- Thompson 31, Jackson 12 he received all-region honors and was part of the In 2010, he was signed don Durden (River Plate Southmore 21, South Houston 12 team that set a new school record by fi nishing the by the NASL’s FC Tampa Puerto Rico), and Ken Ho- season third in the nation with an overall 20-2- Miller 23, Park View 17 Bay, scoring four goals in erner (Houston Dynamo 0 record at the National Junior College Athletic 43 matches. reserves). Mozesh “Mozzi” Gyorio spent the 2008 season with the San Jacinto College Association national tournament. Moore plans to After two seasons, he For more information men’s soccer program, earning numerous national and regional honors. He has Eighth-Grade Dark study sports management when he begins at UIW went overseas to England on the soccer program, since played professionally at other stops and will now join the Austin Aztex of Teams W L this fall. and played for Fleetwood visit san jacsports.com. the United Soccer Leagues. Bondy 9 0 Southmore 8 1 Strong-starting San Jacinto softball to host tourney Jackson 7 2 Continued from Page 1B In an 8-7 victory over cle. Bridget Stein was Despite a sloppy 18-0 Gauvin combined for four losing 8-4 to Southern shut out as she smacked a Queens 6 3 Now fresh off that daz- Mississippi Gulf Coast, terrifi c in pitching San loss to nationally ranked hits and fi ve runs driven Union as Nunez had a hit. 2-run homer in the seventh Thompson 4 5 zling offensive perfor- Nunez, Jasmine Cerda, Jacinto to a 6-1 win over Chattanooga State, San in. Stein got the win for Shelton State also handed inning. mance in Atmore, Ala., the Gauvin, Jordin Woodward Faulkner State. Woodward Jac rebounded for a the locals to cap off a 4-3 San Jacinto a loss, taking a San Jacinto will play South Houston 4 5 San Jacinto College soft- and Tiffany Jacubek all had three hits, and Nunez, nine-inning, 8-6 victory showing at the event. 6-2 win. four games over two days Beverly Hills 2 7 ball team is fi nally ready had two hits as Katy Potter Cerda and Jaime Henk all over Georgia Perimeter. San Jac lost its fi rst two In that one, Nunez kept at its upcoming invitation- to play at home. earned the win in the cir- added a pair of hits. In that win, Nunez and games of the tournament, San Jacinto from being al. Miller 2 7 At 8-4 overall through Park View 2 7 the fi rst two weeks of the regular season, San Ja- San Jacinto 0 9 cinto will now face Iowa Western and Wallace State Weekly Scores Feb. 14-15, on the col- Queens 20, Beverly Hills 10 lege’s South campus. Bondy 52, San Jacinto 5 For Iowa Western and Wallace State, the goal is Jackson 26, Thompson 17 plain – fi gure out a way to Southmore 28, South Houston 12 slow down the San Jacinto offense. Park View 22, Miller 21 In particular, San Ja- cinto’s Carah Nunez and Seventh-Grade Dark Brigette Gauvin are on Teams W L fi re. San Jacinto lost its Bondy 8 1 opening two games at Southmore 8 1 Wallace State but rallied for wins in four of its fi nal Beverly Hills 8 1 fi ve games. Jackson 4 5 Along the way, Nunez was perhaps the tourna- San Jacinto 4 5 ment’s top offensive play- Thompson 4 5 er. Going 9 for 20 at the Queens 3 6 plate with 10 runs driven South Houston 3 6 in, Nunez was a handful for opposing pitchers. Park View 2 7 She mixed in a homer Miller 1 8 and four doubles, while Gauvin also performed Weekly Scores very well at the plate. Beverly Hills 27, Queens 3 Gauvin was 2 for 3 with a 2-run homer during a 9-3 Bondy 36, San Jacinto 12 win over Gulf Coast State Thompson 29, Jackson 14 College. Nunez was 2 for 3 in the game with a dou- The San Jacinto College softball team will look to continue what has been a Joosten, (middle row) Elizabeth Garcia, Bridget Stein, Katy Potter, Ashley Gal- Southmore 19, South Houston 8 ble and 4 runs driven in. solid start to the 2015 season when the college hosts its annual San Jacinto Col- lant, SJC mascot, J.J. Cerda, Gabriela Gonzalez, Kelsey Huff, Kayla Deselle. Park View 21, Miller 7 Brittany Woods also had lege Invitational Feb. 14-15 at the South campus. Members of the team include, (back row) Carol Raabe, Brigitte Gauvin, Brittany Woods, Jordin Woodward three hits in the game. left to right, (front row) Tiffany Jacubec, Carah Nunez, Jamie Henk, Danielle and Alyssia Torres. Photo by Andrea Vasquez, SJC marketing Thursday, February 12, 2015, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Dobie netters excel at F/K event Continued from Page 1B consolation fi nals before more, was the Longhorns’ now in his 16th year. “The just a scrappy player who being defeated. top performing singles kids have always enjoyed fi nds a way to get every In the girls’ B doubles player. Nguyen made his it. ball back across. It’s been bracket, Lady Longhorns way to the boys’ B singles “The spring season fl ies fun to watch them com- Ashley Deveza and Karen consolation fi nal before he by, and this is just a great pete together.” Neira made the fi nals of lost 8-4. opportunity to spend some Moreno said Vargas is the main draw. Moreno is gearing up to time together as a team.” now expected to focus on Deveza and Neira take as many as 32 players boys’ singles the rest of bounced teams from Elsik, to Corpus Christi Feb. 20- At right, Dobie’s Ash- the spring season – his fi - Cinco Ranch and Magno- 21 for the annual Spring ley Deveza (left) and nal with the Longhorns. lia West before losing a Fling Invitational. Karen Neira made With Vargas planning tough three-setter to Clear Dobie will, of course, their way to the fi nals to change draws, Moreno Falls, 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, (4-10 play tennis for two days of the girls’ B doubles said he is likely to pair super tiebreaker). but will also have the at the Franklin/Kram- Tran with Luis Cabreja. Hellen Le and Jacklyn chance to have some fun er tennis tournament Elsewhere in the Frank- Tran reached the consola- as a group. before taking second lin/Kramer event, Dobie’s tion fi nal before falling, “We’ve been making place behind Clear Julie Nguyen and Richard 8-6, to Dawson. this trip as long as I’ve Falls. Nguyen advanced to the Bao Nguyen, a sopho- been here,” said Moreno, Sports news, notes Rising Star track sign-up The Rising Stars Track Club, the area’s longtime youth track and fi eld team, is accepting registration now through the end of February. The team practices each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Dobie High School track from 5 to 7 p.m., as well as Sat- Lutheran South Academy urdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m. Those interested may register at any of the baseballer McDonald practice sessions. The team, which competes in both Amateur Athletic Union and USA Track and Field picks Concordia-Wis. competitions, will begin its season in April.

At right, Lutheran South Academy varsity base- CRAZY Krewe fun runs March 7 ball standout Evan McDonald (third from left) Tired of running on fl at ground? Try the only will continue his education and playing career at Houston Bay Area run that includes a sprint up and Concordia University-Wisconsin in Mequon, Wis., over the NASA bypass. The public is invited to reg- after signing a letter of intent. Heading into his ister for the 7K Fun Run or a 3K Walk. This is a senior season at LSA, McDonald has been an all- family-friendly event with free activities, food, and around player, helping the Pioneers on the mound, entertainment. Serving the community for 11 years in the outfi eld and at third base. Last season, Mc- by increasing drug and alcohol awareness and de- Donald was 7-0 on the mound with a 1.80 earned creasing risks to youth, the Bay Area Alliance for run average and two saves. Those with McDonald Youth and Families is now planning its fi fth annual at the signing included, from left, LSA varsity CRAZY Krewe event. The alliance is perhaps best baseball head baseball coach Aaron Schneider, known for its Medication Take Back events, having Elenora McDonald (mother) and James McDon- collected nearly 8,500 pounds of unused and expired ald (father). medications for disposal since 2010. But this time, it’s all about running for a good cause. The event is set for Saturday, March 7. Home base is Clear View High School, located at 400 S. Walnut St. in Webster. Registration is $25 per person or $75 for a family four pack, if registered by Feb. 27. All of the action starts March 7, at 8 a.m. The timed race will award the top three male and female fi nishers in elementary, intermediate and high school as well as ages 19 to 35, 26 to 59 and 60 and older. Register online at www.tinyurl.com/CRAZYKrewe2015, For more information, call 281-284-0370. Baseball United seeks players Lady Rockets 11-12s start hot in City of Pasadena basketball Baseball United Clubs will host tryouts for the up- coming 2015 Nations Baseball season throughout Feb- ruary. Players will be required to pass a series of skills drills prior to the tryout, which will be held at the Clear Lake Dad’s Club. Those in the 7-under division may register free of charge. There are openings in the 6-un- der through 14-under divisions. There are three team levels, including select, premiere and elite. For more information, call Terrance Small at 832-212-3543. Families may also direct email to Small at coacht@ nightmareamateursports.com. South Belt Youth Soccer Club Online registration is ongoing in the South Belt Youth Soccer Club as offi cials prepare for the upcom- ing spring season. Players in the Under 5 through Un- der 8 (ages 4, 5, 6, 7) divisions may register for $75 per player, while it will be $85 for players in the Under 9 and Under 10 (ages 8, 9). Those in the U-11 and older (ages 10 to 18) may register for $95 per player. The reg- istration fee in the U-5 through U-8 divisions includes a uniform, while the uniform cost is extra in the older divisions. Forms of payment include credit and debit cards only. No cash or checks will be accepted. A late fee of $15 will be assessed after Feb. 15. To register or to learn more about the league, visit www.southbelt soccer.org. Stampede 12-U seeks players The Texas Stampede, a 12-under select baseball team in the South Belt area, is seeking a few play- ers for its upcoming spring and summer season. The Stampede compete primarily in United States Spe- cialty Sports Association events, usually up to three per month in the Houston and surrounding areas. Of- fi cials charge families only for the cost of fi eld rental The Lady Rockets’ 11-12-year-old basketball team is off to a hot 3-0 start in the City Wooley, Krystal Benitez, Vanessa Lam, Alyssa Garza, Nayelli Melendez, (back row) head and tournament fees, etc. There are no monthly dues. of Pasadena Youth Basketball League this season as each player has contributed to the coach David Lam, Ashley Lam, Krystin Nelson, Kayla Prince, Marylin Moon, Mia Prince, For more information, call Pete Rodriguez at 713- team’s success. Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Jordan Tran, Koko Jennifer Lopez and assistant coach Rodrigo Benitez. 540-1257 or Mike Escobedo 281-758-9440.

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Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 11 a.m. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer 9:30 a.m. Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409- NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second Thursday FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 whose lives are affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., 454-5720 for information, or just drop in. Leader! of the month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Highway 3 in 7 a.m. First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont 10:30 a.m. Webster. Public welcome and encouraged to bring others. For AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Pkwy, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT holds information, call 281-910-1971. Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont just drop in. monthly meetings, 10:30 a.m., Madison Jobe Senior Citizens 11:30 a.m. Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Center, 1700 East Thomas St. in Pasadena, third Monday of ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 2 p.m. each month. No meeting in December. January meeting is Women’s Association-South meets the second Thursday of Noon Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. on the second Monday. Meetings teach seniors how to avoid each month, Golden Corral, 9115 Broadway, Pearland. Lunch Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group of Alcohol- Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas, identity theft, scams, fraud, etc. Police officers and sheriffs is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes networking ics Anonymous, noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 may be in attendance. Free. Refreshments served. Meetings with professional business women, lunch and guest speaker. Church, 12005 County Road 39, Pearland. For information, call Fairmont Parkway. For information, call 281-487-8787. start timely and are one hour or less. For information, call Women of all ages and occupations are invited. Bring plenty 713-856-1611. 5:30 p.m. 713-477-0175. of business cards. Reservations appreciated. Visit www.seen- 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, 11:30 a.m. abwa.org. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides sup- Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Chapel of the Educational Building at Life Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Noon port for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Church in Houston, 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., room 215, First United for information or to RSVP for child care. 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main (building next to Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call 6:30 p.m. in back of church. Call 409- 454-5720 for information, or just pawn shop). For information, call 713-856-1611. 281-487-8787, or just in. Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting, Sunday, 6:30 drop in. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Noon Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787, or Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group individuals with Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred Re- Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., (Hwy 35), in just drop in. of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon at 2245 N. Main habilitation Hospital Clear Lake, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., building next to pawn shop. For more information, call 713- 7 p.m. (building next to pawn shop). For more information, call 713- Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit www.hapsonline.org for a 856-1611. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics 856-1611. list of all services. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Anonymous NA meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Pearland (building next to pawn shop). For more information, Genealogy Group – The Parker Williams Genealogy Group Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of Nar- Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, call 713-856-1611. meets from 2 to 4 p.m. on the fi rst and third Mondays of each cotics Anonymous, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 8 p.m. month at the Parker Williams Library, Beamer at Scarsdale. (FM 518) at the First Presbyterian Church in the youth Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings The public is invited to attend. For information, email Liz Hicks building on the Westminster side. For information, call 713- 8787, or just drop in. are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and at [email protected]. 856-1611. 8 a.m. Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 3:30 p.m. Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family Harris County Master Gardeners – Precinct 2, Harris County Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 p.m., First Master Gardener Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale at Campbell Hall, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 therapy from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Pasadena Fairgrounds, 7600 Red Bluff, Pasadena. Plant pre- 8:30 a.m. Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hap- Room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. view by Heidi Sheesley, owner of Treesearch Farms, at 8 a.m. Harris County Master Gardeners – Open Garden Day, with sonline.org for a complete list of services offered. For adults Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If it’s sold at this sale, it grows Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 from 8:30 to 11 with Parkinson’s disease only. and family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 in this area. For more details, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu. a.m. at the Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 12, 2015

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Harris County Master Gardeners – The Harris County Master Gardeners or stream added, need plants, fi sh, 6:30 p.m. at Precinct 2 presents an educational program on tomatoes and peppers, Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – meets Mondays at a lecture by horticulturalist Skip Richter, of the Harris County Extension or want a water feature? St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway (FM 518). Enter door offi ce, at the Clear Lake Park meeting room, 5001 NASA Parkway, DON’S MOWING closest to recycling bins. For more information, call 713-865-3668 or visit Seabrook. For details, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu. Call me at www.oahouston.org. 11:30 a.m. & LANDSCAPE 7 p.m. Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets on the first and third 832-643-9409 or 409-502-8085 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf Freeway Residential, Commercial open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. 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Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m., in the 2 p.m. Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Beamer The National Active and Retired Federal Employees – NARFE Chapter Visitors are welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for information. South Belt-Ellington Leader 941 meets the third Tuesday of each month, 2 p.m., El Franco Lee Park 7 p.m. 281-481-5656 Community Center, 9500 Hall Road. Visitors welcome. For additional infor- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of Narcotics Anonymous, 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 mation, call Roy at 713-734-1461. open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), First Presbyterian After Hours: Use mail slot in 6 p.m. Church in the youth building on the Westminster side. For information, call front of building facing Beamer. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support for family 713-856-1611. 281-481-5656 and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family and friends of ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ p.m., First United Methodist Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just 6:30 p.m. drop in. Breast Cancer Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday of every Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends and family month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the lobby of the Clear Lake Regional Breast members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. at First United Diagnostic Center, 200 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 106, Webster. For Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, room 208. Call more information call 281-526-6840. 281-487-8787, or just drop in. NNoo JobJob TooToo Small!Small! 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Vetters, CPA Complete Building Maintenance FIRST! Individual-Corporate-Partnership & Estates Floor Stripping & Waxing 11555 Beamer • Houston, Tx 77089 • All Tax Preparations One Time Jobs or Contracts • Financial Statement Preparation Visit us online at: • Monthly Accounting Services Insured and Bonded www.southbeltleader.com • Individual & Business Tax Planning 281/481-1850 or 281/485-4341 E-mail: [email protected] • Payroll & Other Related Services www.southbeltleader.com 281-481-4184 Member South Belt-Ellington Chamber David & Marie Flickinger, owners Page 6, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, February 12, 2015 At left, Clear Brook’s Collin Gray (left) is joined by Dobie’s Kev- in Nguyen after the duo competed in the 100- yard freestyle event at regionals. Gray was eighth overall, with Nguyen taking fi fth. At right, Dobie head coach Brad Nguyen (left) is joined by, from left, Kevin Nguyen, Samuel Parker, Tin Nguyen and Josh Wo- ernley. The four boys’ swimmers made their way to the regional fi nals in their respec- tive events Feb. 6 at the Pearland Recreation Center and Natatori- um. Kevin Nguyen also set the school record in the 200-yard individu- al medley while plac- ing fourth, and he was joined by Tin Nguyen, Parker and Woernley in lowering the school record time in the 200-freestyle relay. Dobie swimmers fi nd success at regional championships; records set A couple of school records were set as a select group of Dobie High School swim- four athletes teamed in the 400-yard freestyle relay for a 10th overall fi nish at re- mers completed their 2014-2015 season at the Region VI championships Feb. 6 at gionals. the Pearland Recreation Center and Natatorium. Tin Nguyen was 15th overall in the 100-yard fl ystroke. and the Dobie girls also Kevin Nguyen, who ended his career as one of the school’s best-ever swimmers, came up big in the preliminaries. set the school record in the 200-yard individual medley while placing fourth, and his The 200-yard medley relay team of Elissa Cruz, Lisa Luna, Jenna Rodriguez and fi fth-place fi nish in the 100-yard freestyle left him .06 of a second short of another Maria Mejia delivered their best time of the season in the prelims. school record. Vanessa Gonzalez rose two spots in the seedings with a great effort in the 200-yard Nguyen was also in on the action along with Tin Nguyen, Joshua Woernley and freestyle, and Madison Caballero scored the best time of her season in the 100-yard Samuel Parker as the relay squad lowered the school record during the preliminar- fl ystroke. ies. Gonzalez, Summer Naser, Rebecca Shaffer and Caballero also competed in the That foursome reached the fi nal but was fl agged for a disqualifi cation. The same 400-yard freestyle relay at regionals. Varsity soccer races begin taking shape in District 22-6A ranks As the midway point of soccer races nears, Dobie The Dobie boys, who Longhorns are hanging on two early goals and Malyn Feb. 10 at Veterans Sta- girls’ standings, and Alvin also possess district wins Feb. 14 matchup. the District 22-6A varsity is well spoken for. faced Sam Rayburn Feb. to the fourth playoff seed Nunez added her 51st ca- dium in Pasadena. has also rolled out to a 6-1 over Dobie. As expected, the 22-6A 11, after press time, are at present. reer goal as Dobie went on Pearland is unbeaten start, with Dawson third at At 4-2, Memorial is varsity soccer races are as the team to beat at the mo- Brisyeda Castaneda had to blast Sam Rayburn 7-0 at 6-0 to lead the 22-6A 5-2-1. Those three teams fi fth currently and look- competitive as ever, and ment in the 22-6A stand- ing to pass Dobie during a Dobie is in the mix. ings. At 5-0-1 for 17 points Saturday Soccer! COUPON in the standings, Dobie Wolverine boys leads the way. Pasadena $ FOUNDATION REPAIR is second at 4-1-2 for 15 Dobie girls vs. 200 OFF OR points. to take on Falls (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR After a 2-0 loss to Man- Memorial, 10 a.m. Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. vel Feb. 10, Memorial It’s early, but the inson and then came up (4-2-1 for 10 points) has Clear Brook varsity with a big 2-0 shutout slipped to third place. boys’ soccer team will win over Clear Lake as Dobie boys vs. FOUNDATION REPAIR As for Dobie, the Long- play for a chance to take leading scorer Hamid horns simply keep win- over the top spot in Dis- Mizyed and Kyle Ripp- UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR ning. In a 5-0 victory Feb. trict 24-6A. stein netted goals. Memorial, noon 6, at Alvin, the Longhorns The Wolverines be- The Wolverines then Both at Veteran Stadium – Feb. 14 HOUSE LEVELING got two goals each from gan district action with played Clear Springs to Josue Villalta and Jona- a loss to Clear Creek but a tie Feb. 10. than Montalvo. have since won two and Next up, Clear Brook Brook boys vs. Allied Foundations Dobie closes out the tied another for a 2-1-1 will take on district lead- fi rst half of 22-6A action mark, tied for second er Clear Falls Feb. 14 at 281-479-5247 by facing Memorial Feb. with Friendswood. Clear Brook. Match time Clear Falls, 10 a.m. 14, in the second game of Brook defeated Dick- is 10 a.m. Clear Brook H.S. – Feb. 14 FREE ESTIMATES a Dobie/Memorial double- header. Meanwhile, the Lady

Dobie’s Lauren Escobar heads the ball forward during the fi rst half of the team’s easy win over Rayburn Feb. 12. To this point, Dobie is 4-2- 1 for fourth place in the standings with one more fi rst round game.

Brisyeda Castaneda (6) helped the Dobie varsity girls’ soccer team quickly take down Sam Rayburn 7-0 Feb. 10 at Veterans Stadium in Pasadena. Castaneda had two fi rst-half goals as the Lady Longhorns led 3-0 at half on the way to an easy win. Up next is a huge game against Memorial Feb. 14, at Veterans, at 10 a.m.