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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, November 10, 2016 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 41, No. 41 Ashley Pointe to meet Ashley Pointe HOA will meet Monday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room F at 2016 general election results tallied the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale. Following several months of one of the most of the vote (39,425 total votes), and Green Party votes). Republican incumbent Gilbert Pena was de- Kirkmont to meet contentious campaign seasons in recent memory, candidate Jill Stein received 1 percent of the vote Republican incumbent Mike Sullivan was feated by Democratic challenger Mary Ann Perez Kirkmont 1 the 2016 general election results have fi nally (11,686 total votes). narrowly defeated by Democratic challenger Ann for the state House District 144 seat. Pena re- The Kirkmont 1 Homeowners Association been tallied. Several local races were also met with surpris- Harris Bennett for the position of Harris County ceived 40 percent of the vote (10,736 total votes) meeting has been changed to Thursday, Nov. In one of the biggest upsets in U.S. history, ing results, as multiple Republican incumbents tax assessor-collector. Sullivan received 49.69 to Perez’s 60 percent (16,258 total votes). 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kirkmont MUD Build- Republican Donald Trump was victorious over were defeated. percent of the vote (639,527 total votes) to Ben- In the state House District 147 contest, Demo- ing at 10102 Blackhawk. Democrat Hillary Clinton, whom the vast major- In one of the more hotly contested local races, nett’s 50.31 percent (647,382 total votes). cratic incumbent Garnet Coleman easily won Kirkmont 3, 4 ity of polls had favored in the contest. Republican incumbent Devon Anderson was de- Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Chris the three-candidate race. Coleman received 76 Kirkmont Sections 3 and 4 Community As- While Clinton appeared to lead the popu- feated by Democratic challenger Kim Ogg for the Diaz (Democratic incumbent) will maintain his percent of the vote (43,834 total votes), while sociation will hold its annual meeting Thurs- lar vote at press time Wednesday, the Electoral position of Harris County district attorney. Ogg position, easily defeating Republican challenger Republican challenger Matt Murphy received day, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Kirkmont MUD College afforded Trump an overall victory, with received 54 percent of the vote (694,901 total Daniel Vela. Diaz received 65 percent of the vote 21 percent of the vote (11,968 total votes), and Building. All homeowners/residents are urged multiple battleground states deciding in his fa- votes) to Anderson’s 46 percent (586,945 total (46,167 total votes) to Vela’s 35 percent (24,758 Green Party candidate Brian M. Harrison 3 per- to attend. The 2017 annual maintenance fees vor. votes). total votes). cent of the vote (1,673 total votes). and deed restrictions will be discussed, and On a local level, Harris County voters chose Republican incumbent Ron Hickman was de- In the U.S. House District 22 race, Republican Democratic incumbent Vince Ryan handily de- board members elected. Homeowners attend- Clinton by a wide margin, as she received 54 per- feated by Democratic challenger Ed Gonzalez for incumbent Pete Olson handily defeated Demo- feated Republican challenger Jim Leitner for the ing the meeting may be eligible for a discount cent of the vote (702,569 total votes) to Trump’s the position of Harris County sheriff. Hickman cratic challenger Mark Gibson. Olson received 55 position of Harris County attorney. Ryan received on their 2017 maintenance fees. 42 percent (543,227 total votes). received 47 percent of the vote (606,570 total percent of the vote (18,806 total votes) to Gib- 54 percent of the vote (684,173 total votes) to Libertarian Gary Johnson received 3 percent votes) to Gonzalez’s 53 percent (679,232 total son’s 45 percent (15,085 total votes). Leitner’s 46 percent (589,601 total votes). Thanksgiving food drive set Democratic incumbent Gene Green easily won The positions of state Senate District 6, state St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church is the four-candidate contest for the U.S. House Dis- Senate District 11, state House District 129, Har- holding a Thanksgiving food drive to assist trict 29. Green received 73 percent of the vote ris County Precinct 1 commissioner and Harris South Belt families. Donations of nonperish- Diaz wins constable election (95,508 total votes) to Republican challenger County Precinct 2, Place 1 justice of the peace able food can be taken to the church office, Julio Garza’s 24 percent (31,619 total votes). all went unchallenged. 11011 Hall Road Monday through Friday from Libertarian candidate N. Ruben Perez received 2 State Senate District 6 is currently served by 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations may also be dropped percent of the vote (3,229 total votes), and Green Sen. Sylvia Garcia; Larry Taylor currently holds off at the church entrance before Mass Satur- Party candidate James Partsch-Galvan received 1 the state Senate District 11 seat; the state House day or Sunday. The drive continues through percent of the vote (1,453 total votes). District 129 seat is currently held by Rep. Den- Nov. 13. Call St. Luke’s at 281-481-6816 with In the state House District 128 race, Repub- nis Paul; and Jo Ann Delgado currently serves as questions about the Thanksgiving drive. lican Briscoe Cain handily defeated Libertarian justice of the peace for Harris County Precinct 2, Ken Lowder. Cain received 86 percent of the Place 1. Post 490 hosts blood drive vote (42,264 total votes) to Lowder’s 14 percent For a complete list of results, visit www.har (6,649 total votes). risvotes.org. American Legion Post 490 (across from El- lington Field) will hold a blood drive Sunday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be free T-shirts and coupons for Raising Cane’s. Local woman shot at residence A South Belt woman was shot at her home in arm. CBCMUD sewer work begins the 11100 block of Kirkwell early Tuesday, Nov. The victim was taken to Memorial Hermann The Clear Brook City Municipal Utility Dis- 8. Southeast Hospital, before being transferred to trict authorized AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning to According to Sgt. Robert Sanchez of the the Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center. begin televising and cleaning of Wood Meadow Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce, Her condition was unknown at press time, but I and Wood Meadow II sewer lines. Residents the incident occurred around 1 a.m. when the responding offi cers said her arm suffered exten- should leave gates unlocked for the times stated resident heard an unexpected knock on her front sive damage. on notices put on home doors. Pets need to be door. The suspects are described as being Hispanic restrained. Should a manhole be in the back- Upon answering the door, the woman saw two males. One was described as being heavyset and yard, anything on top must be removed. Work- males who were looking for her son. When the wearing a gray hoodie, while the second suspect ers need access to sewer lines and manholes. woman told the men her son was not home, one was merely described as wearing all black. Work will continue through December. For in- of the men produced a shotgun. As the woman Anyone with any information on this case is formation, call CBCMUD General Manager of slammed the door shut, the man fi red a shot urged to contact the constable’s offi ce at 281- Operations Dean Baier at 281-484-1562. through the door, striking the resident in the fore- 481-9189. Veterans Day programs set Houston police seek burglary suspects Thompson Intermediate and Roberts Middle Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz (second from left) easily defeated Republi- School will both host Veterans Day programs can challenger Daniel Vela Tuesday, Nov. 8, taking home 65 percent of the vote. This marked Houston police are searching for three bur- A manhunt for the men ensued through the with breakfast Friday, Nov. 11. Veterans are wel- the second time Diaz has defeated Vela for the position. Pictured above with Diaz at his glary suspects who are wanted for allegedly Sagemont subdivision involving helicopter and come to attend. The Thompson program is from victory party are, left to right, Precinct 2 Capt. Jerry Luman, former Precinct 2 Constable breaking into the AutoNation Chevrolet dealer- K-9 units, prompting numerous inquiries to the 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The Roberts program is 8:45 to Gary Freeman and Precinct 2 Lt. Mike Kritzler. Photo by Marie Flickinger ship at 13800 Gulf Freeway near Sagedowne on Leader from concerned residents. 9:45 a.m., with breakfast from 8 to 8:35 a.m. the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 6. The three men remained at large at press time. According to Houston Police Department Witnesses described the suspects as merely be- Sageglen to meet Nov. 14 spokesman Keese Smith, the men forced their ing black males. Anyone with any information The Sageglen Community Association will Police arrest serial groping suspect way into the closed dealership at roughly 11:40 about this incident is urged to contact Crime meet Monday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Sage- a.m. Upon gaining entry to the building, the sus- Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Leader glen Community Building, 11610 Sageyork. A suspect is in custody after allegedly groping charge upgraded to attempted sexual assault. He pects unsuccessfully tried to break into the deal- The received several calls the follow- For more information, call 281-481-2160. multiple women at area stores. was also charged with possession of a controlled ership’s safe. ing day about a second manhunt that took place A Nov. 2 incident that took place at the Fooda- substance, as he also had Kush on him at the time After failing to gain access to the safe, the sus- around Beltway 8 and Sabo. At press time, it was rama on Fuqua at Sabo received signifi cant me- of his arrest. pects were witnessed fl eeing on foot to the west. unclear what that incident involved. Sagemont Civic Club meets dia coverage after appearing on the Channel 2 Mathews, 32, is also accused of similar inci- The Sagemont Civic Club will hold its news. dents that took place at Sam’s Club on El Dora- monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 14, from 7 to In that incident, a female shopper was grabbed do, Exxon on El Dorado and Target on Bay Area Juvenile suspect arrested for theft 8:30 p.m. at the Sagemont Community Center, inappropriately around 8 a.m. while she was in Boulevard, as well as incidents in Kemah, Texas A juvenile suspect was arrested on theft Sagetrail. 10511 Hughes Road. Following a brief busi- the store’s deli section. City and Harris County Precinct 8. charges the afternoon of Monday, Nov. 7, after Noticing his Chevy truck’s center caps were ness meeting, the group will kick off its sup- Surveillance footage from that case led to the The investigation was ongoing at press time, targeting the wrong house – one that was occu- missing, the resident questioned the teen as to port of the Leader’s annual toy and food drive. suspect’s arrest later that night. and additional charges are expected, according pied by two law enforcement offi cers. their whereabouts. The teen reportedly admit- Attendees are urged to bring an unwrapped Christopher Mathews, of Friendswood, was to Houston Police Department spokeswoman According to Precinct 2 Sgt. Robert Sanchez, ted to taking the items and placing them in his toy, teen gift or nonperishable food item. initially charged with assault before having his Jodi Silva. a retired sheriff’s deputy was alerted by his bark- backpack. The resident’s son, an off-duty sher- ing dogs around 4 p.m. to fi nd the 16-year-old iff’s deputy, then called the authorities while his PIP meeting Nov. 15 suspect on his driveway in the 11300 block of father detained the suspect. The Positive Interaction Program will meet Cause of Blocker death still pending Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Her- mann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria in the More than two months after a dead body was notifi ed authorities. first floor staff meeting room. Guest speaker found fl oating in a lake at an apartment complex A dive team from the Houston Police Depart- Hancock visits new campus will be Justin Scott and Elizabeth Gemmill of located in the 10200 block of Windmill Lakes, ment was called in to retrieve the body. the Houston Police Department’s Gang Unit, Harris County medical examiners have yet to de- It was unclear how long Blocker had been who will speak on identifying gang members. termine what caused the man’s death. dead before being found. PIP consists of police and citizens working The body of Gordon Scott Blocker, 42, was A preliminary investigation indicated no obvi- for safer neighborhoods. For information, call discovered early Thursday, Sept. 1. He was pro- ous signs of foul play. HPD Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. nounced dead at the scene. Autopsy results from the Harris County Insti- According to police, Blocker’s body was dis- tute of Forensic Sciences were still pending at Genoa UMC sells dinners covered around 4:45 a.m. by a jogger, who then press time. Genoa United Methodist Church, 12501 Palmsprings, is accepting orders for its annual PISD dedicates Hancock Elementary turkey dinner sales. Orders are currently be- ing accepted for Friday, Nov. 18, deliveries or By Melissa Trevizo, PISD, starting as a Latin teacher at South Hous- pickup. Meals include turkey, dressing, gravy, Pasadena ISD ton High School in 1962 and retiring as deputy green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, cran- Known as a pas- superintendent of curriculum and instruction in berry sauce, rolls and cake. Dinners are $9 for sionate teacher, ad- 2001. Hancock also attended district schools, in- adults and $6 for children. Friday orders must ministrator and com- cluding Kruse Elementary, Jackson Intermediate be received by Nov. 16. Call 713-946-2312 or munity ambassador, and Pasadena High School, where he graduated email [email protected] to place order. On the late Thomas Han- in 1958. Saturday, Nov. 19, dinner will be served for cock offi cially be- “As a campus family, we are looking forward dine-in or pickup from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. came the namesake to to honoring Mr. Hancock tonight by coming to- a new school, Thurs- gether and celebrating his legacy,” said Hancock Gulfhaven hosts dinner day, Nov. 3, during a Principal Veronica Sandoval. “At Hancock, we dedication ceremony value the idea of exploration. We take pride in Gulfhaven Seventh-day Adventist Church, for Thomas Hancock fi nding the balance between tradition and inno- 10716 Sabo, invites the community to its Annual Hancock Elementary School, locat- vation and recognize that in an ever-changing Community Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, Nov. ed at 9604 Minnesota, near Almeda Genoa and global society anything is possible.” 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, but RSVP the Gulf Freeway. The exploration-themed ceremony welcomed by Nov. 16 at 713-562-4580. For information, “Mr. Hancock was my school principal at hundreds of guests including Hancock’s wife, visit www.gulfhavensdachurch.org. Pasadena High School. If he were here today, he Charlsie, and many other family members, col- St. Luke’s to bless pets might be surprised that I am the superintendent leagues from his time at Pasadena High and oth- of schools,” joked Pasadena Independent School er Pasadena ISD campuses and a host of other The Pasadena Independent School District offi cially dedicated Hancock Elementary School St. Luke’s Catholic church will host its District Superintend Dr. DeeAnn Powell. “From friends and community supporters. Thursday, Nov. 3. Located at 9604 Minnesota near Almeda Genoa and the Gulf Freeway, community blessing of the pets event Satur- the perspective of a student and later an employ- The dedication included performances by the the school was named in honor of longtime PISD administrator Thomas Hancock. Hancock day, Nov. 19, in the parking lot near the ten- ee, I can tell you that Mr. Hancock made an in- South Houston High choir and Hancock’s second- Principal Veronica Sandoval is pictured above at the event with Hancock’s widow, Charlsie nis court, beginning at 10 a.m. Attendees are credibly positive impact on this district.” grade class and the presentation of colors by the Hancock. (See related photos Page 6A.) Photo by Bruce Stone, PISD urged to arrive by 9:45 a.m. Hancock dedicated his entire 39-year career to Continued on Page 6A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 10, 2016 In My Opinion Publisher’s Opinion Deaths State Rep. Dennis Semler: Freedom Sad day for athletics Scott Thomas Michael Sam Houston College. Short- Paul says “thanks” of Religion ly after he began work for Evans Joseph Gulf Oil, he met and married It is my privilege to represent the Bay I fi rst sent this letter to the Chief Jus- at San Jacinto College Majol Smith in 1966. They Area as your State Representative and I tice of the US Supreme Court, online, in had two boys, Thomas Claude want to thank you, and the South Belt El- November 2014. I sent it through the US Many have asked why the board of and attendance. DeHart Jr. and Michael Lee lington Leader, for all of the support over postal system, certifi ed, a few times after trustees at San Jacinto College, of which We have produced many athletic stars DeHart. the years. that. Still I have not received any reply or I am a member, cut out four of our six ath- at San Jacinto College. During my time on Tom retired from Gulf Oil/ As your State Rep., I’ve been working acknowledgment from the Court. letic programs. This has been the most the board, the only one I remember that Chevron and the City of Hous- hard in the District and Austin to repre- Over the years, using the Establish- diffi cult decision made by this board in has helped “pay back” has been Andy Pet- ton. Majol’s Buster Brown sent you and your values. I sit on the In- ment Clause in the Constitution, we have decades. Those questioning the decision titte, who has been very generous. Shoes opened soon after his surance and Pensions Committees and removed prayer from schools, athletic were not at the board meeting so they did Another concern was that so many of retirement. Tom and Majol also started the Aerospace Legislative events, restricted prayer in the military; to not hear some of the explanations given the students in athletics are not from our owned and worked there until Caucus and became House Chairman of name a few. We even have a protest to last Monday night. First of all, it has noth- taxing district. Currently 138 students in 1993. that caucus. not allow the steel cross beam, found in ing to do with the coaches, staff or play- San Jac athletics do not come from our Tom was preceded in death This Caucus was formed to promote the rubble of the World Trade Center, to ers. They are all fi rst class and that is clear taxpaying district. In fact, 24 come from by his mother, Helen Marga- initiatives that will secure Texas’ ranking be placed at the site in New York City. from the success they have demonstrated foreign countries, including Russia, Sen- ret Kaiser DeHart, and father as a world leader – advancing space ex- I believe the Constitution was written over the years. I can only speak for myself, egal, Nigeria, Bahamas, Turkey, Angola, Claude Lester DeHart. ploration, science and security. in simple terms; no hidden meanings not the board. In my opinion, there are Portugal, Hungary, Canada, France, Bra- He is survived by his wife In the last legislative session, I was or intentions. I believe it is the interpre- a few basic reasons that our board came zil and Germany. This fact has many posi- of 50 years, Majol Smith De- proud to receive an A+ rating from tation and meaning of the words in the to this conclusion. These are in no special tives. But is it fair to local taxpayers? Scott Thomas Evans, 54, Michael Joseph, 86, died Hart; son Thomas DeHart Americans For Prosperity for promot- First Amendment which have allowed order. One other change in the last couple of died suddenly on Oct. 27, on Wednesday, Nov. 02, 2016, Jr. and girlfriend Beth Yag- ing economic freedom as well as being such actions to come to pass. The First The state has removed the require- decades has also added to the situation. 2016, in Houston. He was in Webster. He was born on er; son Michael DeHart and recognized by the Texas Association of Amendment states: ment of physical education credits for Twenty years ago, a large majority of born on Sept. 2, 1962, in Sept. 19, 1930, in Dominica, wife Anna DeHart; and sister Business as a “Champion for Free Enter- Congress shall make no law re- graduation. This has resulted in many less our students loved hanging around school Naval Air Station Pensacola, West Indies, to Percy and Ro- Gwendolyn DeHart Gordon prise”. specting an establishment of religion, students using the campus gyms. and attending athletic events. Fla., to Ann Dillard and Ken- salie Joseph (both deceased). and husband Richard Gordon. I also received the top score of any or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; We have one gymnasium that is 50 Many of today’s students have to rush neth Barton Evans. Michael is survived by A memorial service will be Greater Houston Area Rep. from the Tex- or abridging the freedom of speech, or years old. It would take approximately to a job, or rush to daycare to pick up Scott graduated from J. his wife of 54 years, Agnes held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. as Eagle Forum just to name a few. For of the press; of the right of the people $15,000,000 to rehab the facility and we young ones and then head for home to Frank Dobie High School in Joseph; children Eral Joseph, 10, 2016, at Niday Funeral a complete list, please go to www.dennis peaceably to assemble, and to petition would still have a 50-year-old gym. Re- cook supper. 1980 where he excelled in Egbert Joseph, Linton Joseph, Home. paul.com. the Government for a redress of griev- placing the gym, which is what would Life has really changed for many of our track and drafting. He also Dawn Marie Joseph-Knight, I bring up these accolades, not as a ances. probably need to be done, would cost students. In fact, our student body today studied at San Jacinto Com- Linwall Joseph and Vernel Jane LaRue means of to pat myself on the back, but Merriam-Webster defi nes Established much more. We would also need to rehab is different in every way from the student munity College. He served as Joseph; grandchildren Claude as a report to you regarding how I am Church as a church recognized by law as a gym on the North campus. body 20 years ago. a United States Marine. Af- Joseph, Sheniecia Edwards, Mansell representing you. the offi cial church of a nation or state and When I fi rst got on the board, 21 years If the athletics were not losing 7 fi gures terward, Scott married, start- Shonda Joseph, Melissa Additionally, as we move into the next supported by civil authority. It is to make ago, the state was supplementing, through annually, if some of those who benefi ted ed his family and moved to Knight, Charity Knight, Deon Session early next year, I will be sending a religion a national or state institution. an agreement that had been in place for took time and effort to “pay it back,” if the Truth or Consequences, N.M. Benjamin, Kadeem Joseph, out e-mail newsletters to update you on Separation of Church and State prevents years, operating, costs by approximate- state would keep to their agreement to He served in the U.S. Nation- Branden Benjamin, Josiah what’s happening. the government from attempting to es- ly 70 percent. Today that percentage has properly fund community colleges, and if al Guard and worked with the Knight, Laqueencia Joseph, If you would like to be added to my tablish an offi cial church for America. dropped to the mid 20 percent. our communities supported the athletic police department as a guard Shamaniee Joseph, Joyelle e-mail distribution list, please e-mail me When the people assemble to pray Add to that the deep decline in support programs, this week’s vote would not have and an animal control offi cer. Knight, Jalen Joseph and Na- at [email protected]. I am com- or place religious objects in public view for athletics. The college has a tremen- taken place. He moved to Houston and talia Knight; and great-grand- mitted to serving you by continuing to they are not attempting to establish re- dous history of national championships. Although I can only speak for myself, it began working as a painting children Alexis Joseph, Jer- defend the constitution, reduce our prop- ligion. They are acknowledging their It used to be that standing room only was is a fact that our entire board is very com- contractor. He loved playing imaiah O’Neal, Cameron erty tax burden, support education and religious beliefs. This activity can take available at our basketball games. mitted to the success of all students, while classic blues guitar, cooking Joseph, Harleigh Joseph and fi ght for less government regulation. It’s a various forms, from worship services to However, over the years, attendance at the same time being responsible to our and motorcycles. Cayden O’Neal. great time to be a Bay Area resident. asking God for special intentions. Public has dropped tremendously. So much that taxpayers. Scott is preceded in death A Celebration of Life ser- I’d like to take this opportunity to thank displays are also a form of acknowledg- years ago, to try and improve attendance Our board made a very hard decision by grandparents Walter Wil- vice will be held on Saturday, you for those who attended our recent ment of religious beliefs. No one is forced fees for admittance into events were elim- after many hours of learning and analyz- son Dillard, Ellen Thomas Nov. 12, 2016, at Easthaven BBQ Fundraiser. In my view, the event to participate or view any of this activity. inated. Unfortunately, this did not improve ing during the past number of years. Dillard, Clyde Barton Evans, Baptist Church, 13100 Beam- was a success and on behalf of our team, Such public activity is not a violation of attendance. This is partially due to the Our college is doing a fantastic job. Our and Linda Sexton Evans; er Road in Houston. Viewing I would like to thank you for spending the the Constitution. No attempt to “establish change in the student body where nearly employees are doing so much more with niece Abigail Rene Evans; will be at 9 a.m., and the ser- evening with us. Those that could not religion” is being made. three-fourths attend part-time and have less support from the state. and other family members. vice is at 10 a.m. Jane LaRue Mansell, 89, make it – we hope to see you next year. America was founded based on Chris- families and jobs. We recently were named one of the top He is survived by his Interment will be at Forest died on Monday, Nov. 7, Dennis Paul tian values. Approximately 85% of the Interest dropped so much that the 10 community colleges in the nation! mother, Ann Dillard Evans; Lawn Cemetery, 8601 Alme- 2016, in Pearland. State Representative, District 129 US population professes to be Christian. Houston Chronicle refused to print infor- We are very sad to see the end of what father Kenneth Barton Ev- da Genoa Road in Houston. She was born May 9, 1927 With the fast majority of Americans being mation on the outcomes of our games. was a fantastic era, but unfortunately, it ans; brothers Kenneth Barton Services are provided by For- in Keokuk, Iowa, and moved Christian how have we allowed the mi- They did not even have to send a reporter. was the right decision and I am proud of Evans Jr. and John Michael est Lawn Funeral Home, 8706 with her family to Corpus Varghese requests nority of non-believers to use the words Our reporters were willing to send in the my fellow board members for not being Evans; sister Kimberly Evans Almeda Genoa Road. Christi, early in her life. Jane of the First Amendment to cause our stories, the Chronicle would only have to political and having the courage to make Johnson; daughters Kirstie worked at the Naval Air Sta- Leader to shed light courts to render opinions which have re- “cut and paste” the information. I believe the right decision for all 30,000 students Ann Evans and Leah Anasta- Thomas Claude tion in Corpus Christi and moved to Houston when she I have been living in Houston, TX- moved God from just about every public the games were newsworthy, but the lack and our success agenda. sia Wells; sons Bruin Thom- DeHart married her husband Robert 77089 close the Blackhawk Blvd. since venue and even restricted prayer is some of reporting also added to lack of interest –Marie Flickinger as Evans and London Adley E. Mansell in 1950. In 1967 2009. areas. Allish; nieces Samantha Ann they settled in Sagemont, Blackhawk Blvd. is in bad shape for a If you fi nd my analysis to be incorrect Jordon, Morgan Elizabeth one of the original residents, long time, ride on the Blackhawk Blvd. is or incomplete I respectively request a Evans, Mary Ann Evans, where they raised their fam- so horrible since there are a lot of bro- reply detailing where my logic has failed. Nerds Day at Stuchbery Kayla Kay Evans; and neph- ily. Jane was a long time ken areas, very rough & bumpy, not lev- On the other hand, if my analysis is cor- ews Andrew Charles Evans, member of the Beta Sigma eled. rect then I respectively request the U.S. Blake Allen Evans, Michael Phi Pasadena Chapter. Jane The damaged areas that have been Supreme Court to publicly render its Thomas New and William loved to travel and lived patched up in the past are also in bad opinion on this issue and allow this Coun- Bennett New. He is also sur- abroad in Mexico and Saudi shape, the patched up areas are bro- try to freely express the Christian values vived by his cousins, Jean Arabia. ken, very rough & bumpy, not leveled. upon which it was founded and has been Dillard and Thomas Dillard Jane is preceded in death Yesterday, 11/02/2016 repair work’s sustained for over 230 years. God Bless of Mississippi; Jason Evans, by her parents, Hugh and Ar- were going on Blackhawk Blvd., the America! Leah Evans, Jeana Evans, lene Anderson; her husband, work that’s being done is not to the ex- Sincerely, Robert J. Semler Meggan Evans, all attended J. Robert “Bob” Mansell; and pectation, and the repaired areas will be Note: I sent this letter through the US Frank Dobie; Malinda, Mark, daughter Arlene Mansell. back to the old shape soon. postal system, certifi ed, a few times af- Marcy and Mason Evans, all She is survived by her These temporary fi x won’t help Black- ter that. Still I have not received any re- from South Houston High Thomas Claude DeHart, son, Robert Mansell Jr. and hawk Blvd., a complete repair is required ply or acknowledgment from the Court. I School; Allison and Bill Stu- 73, died peacefully at home wife Laurie, grandchildren to make it smooth and leveled. have heard that they expect Freedom of art from Virginia; and Lisa on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. Christina and husband Chad There is no street lighting on Black- Religion to be their next major issue. In Watson from Spring, Texas. Tom was born in 1942 to Cheshire, Kelley Mansell, hawk Blvd. from Weber Elementary making their decisions they need to set A memorial service will Claude and Helen DeHart in Kyle Mansell and Clay School (South Side) to Dixie Farm Road. politics aside and analyze and interpret be held for Scott on Monday, Tulsa, Okla. They moved to Mansell; daughter Mary Jane Proper street lighting would help the the First Amendment as it was intended Nov. 14, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Houston, when Tom was two. Mansell Caskey and husband night time traffi c and residential commu- when drafted by our founding fathers. Crowder Funeral Home, 851 Tom graduated from Aus- Lynn Caskey, grandchildren nity in this area. We need action now! They need to hear FM 517, in Dickinson. tin High School and attended Connor and Katie Caskey; I need your help to look into the bad from those they serve; directly as I have and grandson Lorne Naff. condition of Blackhawk Blvd, and inform or through your representatives in con- Funeral services will be the responsible authorities to do the gress. Leader obituary policy held Thursday, Nov. 10, needful for complete repair of Black- We as Christians have been silent too 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ni- hawk Blvd. Thanks. long. Don’t be afraid to speak out. Obituaries submitted to the Leader are day Funeral Home. Graveside George Varghese Robert Semler published free of charge. They are edited to service will be on Wednes- conform to the Leader style. day, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Blackhawk repairs cause concern Houston National Cemetery. Lariaettes host Winter Dance Clinic The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual Winter Dance Clinic on Saturday Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dobie, with a parent show at 3 p.m. in the gym. The dance clinic is open to Pre-K through 12th grade and is a great opportunity to let a daughter or son spend a day dancing, playing games and doing crafts with the Lariaettes while parents get some Christmas shopping done. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is $40, or at the door is $50, cash or money order only. Participants of the clinic will also have the opportunity to perform in the Lariaette Spring Show April 6-8, 2017. Stuchbery Elementary School recently participated in Red Ribbon Week. For more information, contact Myrna Alanis at [email protected]. Wednesday during that week was “Nerd Day.” Dressed up for the cele- bration are, left to right, student Nicholas Sepulveda, third-grade teacher Dylan Richter and student Carlos Salgado. Photo by Angelica Silva Local library events set Parker Williams Library The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Leader checks out social media The following computer class is offered in November: Internet Security - Nov. 16. Class begins at 2:30 p.m. Ask at the reference desk or phone the library for registration details. By Mary Doan behind her scream as the Belt Ellington Chamber Thursday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. Hour of Code-Robo Maze. Recommended for ages 8 years and The condition of Blackhawk has long been a concern of area residents, prompting The South belt & man in the Challenger of Commerce to address older. recent repair work along the area thoroughfare. Some residents, however, feel the Sagemont area crime grabbed her purse from the infl ux of homeless Friday, Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – Make a Beast. repair work, intended to be temporary, is still unsatisfactory. alert Facebook page are her grocery cart. individuals in the com- Recommended for ages 8 years and older. Photo by George Varghese having a group meeting The driver took off to- munity. Special Assistant Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m. Name That Book Read Aloud. Share in the reading of Holly Sunday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. wards the feeder of Belt- to the City of Houston Black’s The Iron Trial: Magisterium Book 1. in front of the Sagemont way 8. For additional in- Mayor Sylvester Turn- Wednesday, Nov. 16, 3 to 5 p.m. Citizenship Application Help. Get help fi lling out the AARP 199 meets Nov. 11 cross. formation on the vehicle, er Homeless Initiatives, N400 form for applying for U.S. citizenship. Meet one-on-one with Board of Immigration AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Bay Area Appeals – certifi ed representative of Boat People S.O.S. Pick up a questionnaire at the library Members will discuss the member has uploaded Marc Eichenbaum, rec- to help you know what information to bring to this session. Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway (the large building with a blue roof inside Clear current events within the a visible description of ommends residents to Lake Park on the north side of NASA Parkway). Everyone is invited to enjoy refreshments and Wednesdays, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. neighborhood and ways the color of the Chal- avoid giving money, food Thursdays, Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. fellowship at 9:30 a.m. before the 10 a.m. meeting. Each month, the group has entertainment or to help make the commu- lenger on the South belt or clothing to individuals a speaker on various topics of interest to seniors. Every two months the group has a potluck lunch. Saturdays, Vietnamese storytime. Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 begins at 11:15 a.m. Entertainment for the Friday, Nov. 11, holiday meeting will be the choir from Seabrook nity a safer place, such as & Sagemont area crime begging on street corners. and Level 3 begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. Intermediate School. The November meeting is the Holiday Pot Luck Lunch so members and addressing the crime be- alert Facebook page. For additional informa- For more information on all programs, call the library at 281-484-2036. visitors are asked to bring a dish to share. ing committed at Kroger A member of the tion, a photograph of the Bracewell Branch Library The group also organizes day trips by bus to local area points of interest at minimal cost. The on Beltway 8 and Sabo Southbelt This & That slip has been uploaded by The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: next day trip will be Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, to the Dickinson National Weather Service and at H-E-B near Black- Facebook page warns the members of the South belt Thursday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m. Kids Craft Office. Lunch will be at Willie’s Grill and Icehouse, before a visit to the Pasadena Heritage Park hawk. For more informa- community to watch their & Sagemont area crime Friday, Nov. 11. Library is closed for Veterans Day. and Museum. tion, visit the South belt surroundings when exer- alert Facebook page. Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Spanish Computer class; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Manga/ For those who are interested in joining, annual dues are $6 per year/per person. One must be Anime Club & Sagemont area crime cising alone. As the mem- Dobie High School’s Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m. Preschool storytime; 11:15 a.m. Storytime craft a member of national AARP to join any local chapter. For more information, contact Liz alert Facebook page. ber went for a morning Band is hosting a Kids Shepperd at 281-486-7770 or [email protected]. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. Live animals storytime; 11 a.m. Toddler playtime A member of the South bike ride down Hughes, Day in the Band Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 16: Computer courses belt & Sagemont area the member noticed a Sunday, Nov. 13, from 2 p.m. Computer Basics – Course covers the main parts of a computer. Common comput- Blood drive at St. Francis Cabrini crime alert Facebook black pick-up truck driv- 2-6 p.m. er terminology is defi ned and features of different computers and types of productivity, St. Francis Cabrini will host a blood drive on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in page has reportedly wit- ing down the street fol- There will be movies, communications, educational, and entertainment programs are explained. Francesca Hall. For more information, call Richard Perales at 713-946-1223 or José Peña at nessed a solid orange lowing the member for games and food provided. 3:15 p.m. Internet Basics – Course explains the purpose of the Internet, what is needed 832-638-8391. Dodge Challenger with more than four turns. Spots are limited. Res- to connect to it and important terms. Learn how to use web browsers and search engines, paper plates circling the The Clear Brook City ervations may be made with an introduction to English vocabulary for searching the Internet. Volunteers needed for Dickens on The Strand Kroger parking lot at the MUD residents have been by emailing jfdobiepo@ 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint – Students learn basic functions of this program to create presentations, including adding graphics and multimedia. Students learn to identify the Each year, the dedicated volunteer force of Galveston Historical Foundation welcomes intersection of Beltway receiving slips with their gmail.com. printing options for presentations. more than 30,000 people to Dickens on The Strand. The annual event is the largest fundrais- 8 and Sabo on Thursday, water bill, notifying the For more information, For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-393-2580. All events are er for the foundation and volunteers are still needed. There are a variety of different volun- Nov. 3, at about 6:45 p.m. residents that the Clear visit the J. Frank Dobie free and open to the public. teer opportunities available and each come with free admission to the festival. If interested, The member allegedly Brook MUD offi cials are Longhorn Band Facebook Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday - 10 a.m. to contact Brian Mitchell at 409-765-3431 or email [email protected]. heard a woman directly working with the South page. 6 p.m.; Thursday - noon to 8 p.m.; and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Roberts thanks Mosher, Seifert & Company Stuchbery announces first nine-weeks rolls Fred Roberts Middle Stuchbery Elementary re- Blanca Torres, Matheu ny Jimenez, Nathan Jimenez, Quiroz, Milagros Regalado, Samantha Herrera, Joelle School Assistant Principal cently released its rolls for Tran, Kahlan Tran, Bao Tran, Edsel Juarez, Tristan Liceaga, Bella Sanchez and Tristan Jagdeo, Tanuli Jayawardene, Rebecca Dietz and Coun- the fi rst nine-weeks of the Tammy Tran, Ca Tran, Ne- Rafael Lopez, Kristin Madise, Tran. Genesis Jimenez, Joseph selor Emily Cruz dropped 2016-2017 school year. veah Trevino, Aalijah Trevino, Edgardo Mateo, Grabiela Ma- Merit roll Jones, Yocelyn Lagos, Ngan by Mosher, Seifert & Com- Students earning status Jay’Auna Turner, Jesus Val- tias and Isaac Mendez. Alphin Antony, Shaira Bal- Le, Christopher Lopez, Shyla pany recently to give a gift are: dez, Natalie Vazquez, Angel Linzi Miranda, Rosie Mo- anta, Desirae Charles, Abril Marcano and Mayte Marfi l. of thanks. SUCCESS Vo, Kerri Ward, Kalia Wood- lina, Jada Moore, Angie Mu- Dosal, Corryn Harris, Jayren Alejandro Marrero, Diego They delivered a framed Perfect attendance ard and Joir’Dan Wyatt. noz, Diana Nguyen, Cordon Hector, Joelle Jagdeo, Yoce- Martinez, Abraham Mayorga, picture and handwritten Shaira Balanta. Second grade Nguyen, Tiffany Nguyen, lyn Lagos, Micheal Menchu, Alex Medina, Giovanni Me- letters to Ken Seifert, Fred Kindergarten Perfect attendance Henry Nunez, Robyn Oba, Aiden Narcisse, Huy Nyugen, lendez, Angel Mena, Micheal Roberts, and to the staff to Perfect attendance Deacon Akinloye, Ty- Jordan Obregon, Valerie Ortiz Josiah Pena, Carlos Perez and Menchu, Aden Miranda, Val- say “thank you” for gener- Artlette Aguirre, Alexander ler Albert, Ayden Arambul, and Jesús Pérez. Katherine Sabillon-Velasquez. erie Moreno, Je’Kese Morris, ously sponsoring 15 Rob- Alfaro, Joel Arteta, Victoria Leonardo Ardon, Annabella Jazmine Pineda, Bryan Perfect attendance Huong Nguyen, John Nwadu erts students. Aviña, Jonathan Barber, Zah- Barrientos, Cordarus Bibbs, Quiteño, Sebastian Rincon, Ayla Albert, Alphin Ant- and Huy Nyugen. riah Barrera, Layla Chaney, Adelle Bongfen, Alex Brock, Nelson Rivera, Jorgen Ro- ony, Melanie Avalos, Aleyda Angel Padilla, Alexus Paf- The sponsorship went to- Dylan Claudio-Maldonado, Sheridan Brooks, Eric Cana- driguez, James Saenz, Carlos Avalos, Tristen Baptiste, Ev- ford, Josiah Pena, Carlos Pe- ward paying the insurance Steven Corporan, Caylee les, Adonnis Capell, Barbara Salgado, Nevayah Sanchez, elyn Barrera, Bianca Barrera, rez, Tran Phan, Xandria Price, fee for the 1:1 program at Cowart, Emilio Delagarza and Chapa and Jordyn Cooper. Cielo Sanchez, Nicholas Sep- Aaron Bennett, Linda Bong- Natalie Quiroz, Jordan Reece, Roberts Middle School. Stephanie Delgado. Steve De La Rosa, Starr ulveda and Yvette Soloya. fen, McKenzie Bonner, Juan Milagros Regalado, Joshua The program provides in- Emiliano Diaz, Bianca Delgado, Jayce Dunn, James Nicholi Soto, Jayden Sum- Booker, Desirae Charles and Rios, Grettel Rivas, Christian dividual laptops, which are Elel, Madison Fleener, Lor- Flores, Olyvia Forgy, Richard merlin, Gabriel Swann, John Kahlina Chayayed. Rummel, Katherine Sabil- assigned to students during raine Forgy, Sophia Galindo, Garcia, Everett Garza, Zaria Tran, Nathan Tran, Keyli Van- Diego Colon, Kobi lon-Velasquez, Bella Sanchez the school year, to assist Shadday Garcia, Ariana Gib- Gibson, Makailyn Gonzalez, houten, Marissa Vasquez, Joc- Conaway, Asia Davis, Alejan- and Alan Saracho. Left to right are Counselor Emily Cruz, Fred Roberts, Ken Seifert and and enhance individual son, Damian Godinez, Luis Ethan Gordillo, Andrew Guz- elyn Vega, Trae Vela, Alberto dro Del Villar, Kaden Dillard, Adrian Silva, Ebony Te- Assistant Principal Rebecca Dietz. learning. Gomez, Allison Hua, Chris- man, Victoria Hoang, Lauren Villanueva, Dominic Vizcaino Abril Dosal, Ashley Etienne, jeda, Connor Torres, Tristan tian Jones, Khoi Le, Ronaldo Liscano and Edward Lyons. and Adam Williams. Viviana Fernandez, Victoria Tran, Kalyna Tran, Jenny Le and Nathan Mata. Wesley Maciel-Rangel, Jes- Fourth grade Galvan, Andrea Garcia, Raul Trinh, Jessica Velazquez, Al- Desiree Mejia Leon, Erick se Marfi l, Stephanie Marquez, Honor roll Gutierrez, Corryn Harris and exander Velazquez, Jessica Montejano, Khang Nguyen, Dakarai Martin, Ashley Marti- Kaden Dillard, Victoria Jayren Hector. Velazquez, Mariel Watson, William Nnaji, Hunter Nord- nez, Jasmine McGee-Cooper, Galvan, Aden Miranda, Angel Teboris Henry, Kevin Her- Michael Williams and Jasmyn man, Blessing Nwaodu, Victo- De Moses, Favour Nwaodu, Padilla, Annalise Pate, Natalie nandez, Sabino Hernandez, Willis. ria Obregon, Ashley Orantes, Manuel Olvera, Ariel Ortiz Steffany Palomino, Allee and Nathaniel Padilla. Ramirez, Aaron Ramirez, Jean Perez, Dylan Pham, Rodjric Rayford, Kaylee Ro- Natahlia Pineda, Andrew bles and Jadiel Rodriguez. Posey, Kailyn Quiroz, Mock election at Moore Jade Rodriguez, Khloe Jazalynn Randall, Devin Rodriguez, Landen Royal, Reed, Ana Reyes, Ja’Cari Joseph Saenz, Cathy Sanchez, Rice, Tarren Roberson, Jon- Lauren Soto, Bentley Starns, athan Rounds, Isael Saldaña Ayden Sullivan, Dulce Teno- and Isaac Salinas. rio, Jessica Tran, Elise Vara, Damon Samuria, Rachel Danna Vazquez, William Wil- Sanchez, Arianna Serna, Asia liams and Ashton Wilson. Sullivan, Ashyln Terry, Brae- First grade din Tezeno, Franchesco Tor- Perfect attendance res, Anne Tran, Mariyah Ush- Marahi Aguilar, Nicholas er, Alexis Vanhouten-Guerrero Aguilera, Kingston Auzenne, and Louis Yates. Emily Barrera, Cassidy Bea- Third grade ton, Branson Britton, Elijah Honor roll Camerena, Kayden Charles, Abel Antony, Pailin Zide(Jason) Chen, Anabel Cheawchan, Kaden Dillard, Constance, Rebecca Cruz, Micheal Menchu, Aden Mi- Brandon Davis and Santiago randa, Natalie Quiroz and Del Villar Rodriguez. Bella Sanchez. Makaela Edward, Liliana Merit roll Pictured are, left to right, Fred Roberts, Spencer Badgett, Liza Jenkins, Ruth Sandhu, Patrice Hin- Escuadra, Sebastian Fernan- Kaden Dillard, Christian Seifert, Emily Cruz, Katlin Bagwell, Debra Rog- son, Ken Seifert, Debra Dexter, Derek Smith and dez, Isaiah Garcia, Sophia Glaspie, Abdal Helal, Syd- ers, Jacque Stadler, Madeline Simpson, Donna Rebecca Dietz. Photos submitted Gracia, Mia Hernandez, Ta- nie Hile, Valerie Ortiz and deo Hernandez, Eden Inesta, Jazmine Pineda. Gisselle Jimenez, Lazhyri Perfect attendance Joiner, Olivia Joiner, Christo- Benita Abulu, Blessing pher Jones, Andreus Knoxon, Akinloye, Abel Antony, Avien Dictionaries donated to Stuchbery Jenny Lam and Linh Le. Arredondo, Ja’Kaelah Brown, Mallory Lewis, Camila Lo- Liliana Cano, Tristian Castil- pez, Ashley Ly, Makayla Men- lo, Ramon Ceja, Taylor Chap- dez, Melanie Moreno, Nevaeh pell, Elena Charles, Rhiana Moreno, Moises Nava, Sophie Charles, Pailin Cheawchan Nguyen, Petyon Nguyen, Au- and Jaydon Chilo. relia Ochwila, Diego Ortiz, Es- James Constance, Devin ther Oti, Heidi Padron, Trinity Curry, Anthony De La Rosa, Pafford and Elijah Ramirez. Ricardo Delgado, Victor Gabriel Rincon, Lason Ri- Escuadra, Roger Espinoza, vera, Aliah Rivera, Kimber- Cheyenne Evans, Terrinyce ly Romero, Jaiden Samurai, Felder, Anthony Flores, Lexi Moore Elementary recently held mock presidential elections for all stu- Haylise Sanchez, Shai Silva, Galindo, Madison Garcia and dents. Students listened to speeches by “Donald Trump” and “Hillary Brianna Soto, Michael Spray, Xavier Garcia. Clinton,” then voted for their candidate. Students from Ashley Evans’ Addison Susko, Melayssia Samari Garvin, Christian third-grade class shown are, left to right, Dominic Moya, David Le, Julissa Sykes, Adrian Taylor and Al- Glaspie, Louis Gonzales, Ab- Cantu, Keenan Llanes and Samantha Lopez. Photo submitted exander Tenorio. dal Helal, Sydnie Hile, Antho-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS PASADENA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

The Rotary Club of Pasadena delivered diction- ari- Superintendent of Campus Development Dr. Angela DISTRICT’s es to third graders at Stuchbery Elementary School. Stallings, Jaydon Chilo, PISD Director of Commu- Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Angie Munoz, nity Relations Cindy Parmer, PISD Superintendent (middle row) Kristin Madise, Dominic Vizcaino, Re- of Schools Dr. DeeAnn Powell and Rotary Club STATE FINANCIAL ece Davis, Anthony Delarosa, (back row) Associate member Salvador Serrano. Photo submitted Houston Bar Assoc. provides ACCOUNTABILITY RATING services for veterans year round Harris County veterans Bakey VA Medical Center, provide one-on-one legal tion may apply for pro bono can attend a free legal ad- 2002 Holcombe in Houston, advice to any veteran or services through the Houston Pasadena Independent School District vice clinic on Veterans Day, near the fi rst-fl oor Emergen- spouse of a deceased veteran. Bar Association’s Houston Friday, Nov. 11, from 1 to 5 cy Room entrance. Low-income veterans who Volunteer Lawyers. No ap- p.m. at the Michael E. De- Volunteer attorneys will need continued representa- pointment is necessary. After Veterans Day, how- will hold a public meeting at: ever, the HBA’s Veterans Le- gal Initiative (VLI) continues Buenrostro Teacher of the Month to provide free legal services 7:00 pm, November 29, 2016 to veterans throughout the year, in Harris County and in many surrounding coun- Laura Bush Elementa- ties, thanks to grants from the in the Board Room of the Administration ry recently announced Texas Equal Access to Justice Aide Buenrostro (seat- Foundation, the Houston Bar ed) as this month’s Foundation and the Texas Teacher of the Month. Veterans Commission. Building, 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, Buenrostro has been The VLI hosts a clinic at the DeBakey VA Medical teaching for three Center every Friday, from 1 years and has spent the to 5 p.m., and sponsors Satur- Texas 77502 last two years teaching day clinics at VA Outpatient second grade. She spe- Clinics in Galveston, Con- cializes in mathematics roe, Richmond, Tomball, and and enjoys teaching Lake Jackson, among other her students to love locations. Since the VLI was creat- math. If one were to ed in 2008, the program has walk in her classroom, served more than 14,000 The purpose of this meeting is to discuss he or she would see ex- veterans, with Houston area citement and students attorneys volunteering their using hands-on manip- time to counsel and repre- ulatives to learn math- sent low-income veterans pro Pasadena Independent School District’s ematical concepts. Pic- bono. Legal issues may include tured with Buenrostro family law, wills and probate, is Bush Elementary consumer issues, real estate rating on the state’s fi nancial Principal Debbie Bar- matters and tax law, as well rett. as disability and veterans benefi ts. Photo submitted For more information on accountability system. the VLI, contact the Houston Bar Association at 713-759- 1133 or visit www.hba.org. Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 10, 2016

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

ARMANDO CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY Janet Flores enjoys a birthday Nov. 10. candles on a birthday cake for Schuyler Everyone is creeping over to celebrate Join in the birthday fun Nov. 13 with Jeannie Morris Nov. 11. Send a birthday greeting Armando L. Garcia’s 8th birthday on Nov. Gonzales. Nov. 12 to Amanda Noyes. Light the birthday 11. Happy Birthday Mandito! Love is sent Moore Elementary candles on a cake for Ruth Gonzales Nov. from parents Toni and Armando Garcia, Blow out the birthday candles for Kevin 13. Norman McIntyre enjoys a birthday Nov. maternal grandparents Sandra and Enrique Morales Nov. 15. 15. Nov. 16 is the day for a cake for Irvin Mendoza, paternal grandparents Silvia and South Belt Elementary Theodile. Juan Garcia, great-grandma Petra Moreno, On Nov. 15, Tanya Hensley is wished FACEBOOK FRIENDS aunts, uncles and cousins. Also wishing him a a happy birthday. Nov. 16 is the day for a CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS happy birthday from heaven are great-grand- double birthday celebration for Cameron The Leader sends happy birthday wishes parents Antonia Calbillo and Raul Moreno. Dawson and Torrie Wilson. to its Facebook friends who celebrate a birth- CONGRATS TO CLAUDIA AND ERIK Stuchbery Elementary day this week: Congratulations to Claudia and Erik Moriah Matthews enjoys a happy birthday Thursday, Nov. 10: Ernie Hinesley, Cubos and their children Brittney, Erik and Nov. 12. The day for a cake for Demetrius Kevin Aguilar and John Gentry; Friday, Hailey Sunshine, for the Oct. 18 arrival of Robinson is Nov. 15. Blow out the candles Nov. 11: Kristi Donaho, Eleetra Meierhoff, Bonnie Gail, weighing in at 10.5 lbs. and Nov. 16 for Perla Montemayor. Sandy Nichols, Charles Griffi ths, Oliver stretching 21.5 inches long. Melillo Middle School Meili and Rodney Gersteman; Saturday, SCHOOL DAZE Nov. 10 is the day for a cake for Kayne Nov. 12: Mark DeVries, Janie Clark and The following personnel and staff mem- Schafroth. Send a birthday greeting Nov. 16 Robin Zacks Grosso; Sunday, Nov. 13: bers of the Pasadena Independent School to Cassie Troup. Jane Tillery, Vicki Brinkley, David Elam, District celebrate birthdays Nov. 10 through Roberts Middle School Courtney Bigley, Russell Wiggins, Chris Nov. 16. Sing a happy birthday song Nov. 10 to Herpin and Edgar Whorton; Monday, Nov. Atkinson Elementary Sarah Robertson. Celebrating a birthday 14: Gene Sockwell, Justin Sims, Noel Sing a chorus of a birthday song to Debra Nov. 12 is Laura Smith. Nov. 15 is the day Aleman, Andrea Martinez, Kat Kiel, Valarie Lambert Nov. 11. for a cake for Kimberly Lidrbauch. McCoy and Tracey Harnamji; Tuesday, Nov. Burnett Elementary Beverly Hills Intermediate 15: Dolores Servin, Larry Soto, Diana Blow out the candles for Tammy Dayrit as Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent Jimenez and Silvia Serna; and Wednesday, she celebrates a birthday Nov. 14. to Janet Hatch Nov. 11. On Nov. 12, light the Nov. 16: Crystal Batson, Randy Garcia, Bush Elementary birthday candles for Catherine Birch. Bryan David Romere, Stephanie Hallmark and Adriana Blanco and Peggy Watts cel- Bradbury has a day of celebration on Nov. Bobby Taylor. ebrate a double birthday Nov. 13. Sing a 14. Danielle Pitre enjoys a birthday Nov. 16. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS birthday song Nov. 14 to Emily Vega. Thompson Intermediate Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, Frazier Elementary Carol Waters enjoys a birthday Nov. 12. congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Blow out the birthday candles for Maria Dobie High beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line. Jarazo-Gonzalez Nov. 14. The day for a party for Guadalupe Garcia Items must be submitted by Friday noon for The Dobie High School Lariaette of the Week for Meador Elementary and Raul Pineda is Nov. 10. Blow out the the next week’s publication. Oct. 31 through Nov. 4 is senior Jazzalyne Garza. She is a three-year line member and is the The Dobie Lariaette Escort of the Week for Oct. daughter of Juvy Sudario and Carlos Garza. 31 through Nov. 4 is senior Edgardo Feria. He is Stuchbery welcomes Dobie football players the son of Abisail Feria and Maria del Rosario South Belt Graphics & Printing Reyna. One stop for all your printing needs. • Business Forms • Business Cards Bay Area Singles Dance Nov. 19 • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes • Menus • Directories and much more! The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance will be 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 held Saturday, Nov. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the VFW Lodge, Post 6378, at 5204 Highway 3 in Dickinson. Bring party snacks to share. 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The project was the 35 years ago (1981) ly-oriented businesses slated The students achieved her secretary, respectively. development of a subdivision The Dobie High School for the area. dream by performing in Chi- 1 year ago (2015) ✰ Quality and Caring Office located near the intersection band was selected as one of 15 years ago (2001) cago. The performance, dedi- Founder and publisher of Beamer and Choate Road the top two 5A bands in the County Commissioner El cated in her honor, received a of the South Belt-Ellington ✰ Certified Specialist consisting of approximately region at University Inter- Franco Lee was honored at standing ovation lasting more Leader, Marie Flickinger, 500 acres. The subdivision scholastic League compe- a reception at the Golfcrest than fi ve minutes. was selected to receive Member American Association of Orthodontists would become Sagebend. tition, advancing Dobie to Country Club. J. Frank Dobie agriculture the Pasadena Independent Beverly Hills Interme- participate in the state high Dobie senior Brian McK- science students won more School District 2015 Distin- diate Punt, Pass and Kick school band competition in instry won a gold medal at than 20 auction spots at the guished Citizen award. winners Ryan Cooner and Austin. the 5A state cross country Pasadena Livestock Show Stephen Ben represented the The South Belt area be- meet. and Rodeo and earned more school at Memorial Stadium came part of the newly cre- Cokesbury United Meth- than $80,000 combined. in the Pasadena Independent ated Precinct 1, which was odist Church celebrated its The J. Frank Dobie Choral School district competition. composed of 64 percent 40th anniversary. Department presented its an- Wesley Shere, Joe Slack and minorities. The redistricting 10 years ago (2006) nual fall show and fundraiser, Robert Arrizola represented plan to create the fi rst minori- Important seats were fi lled Cabaret. 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer Frazier Elementary. ty precinct in Harris County in the Nov. 7 general election Dobie seniors Jour- history was expected to be with Democrat Nick Lamp- dan Simmons and Victoria challenged in court. son winning Congressional Chavez were crowned Dobie Here comes 30 years ago (1986) District 22 and three local High School’s homecom- Nicole Ard was named incumbents returning to of- ing king and queen during a WALKER LAW OFFICES Dobie’s homecoming queen fi ce. Shelley Sekula-Gibbs game against South Houston. Milton Walker, J.D. during the Dobie and North won the special election and 5 years ago (2011) Shore football game. would serve in Congress until The Nov. 8 elections were the bride . . . 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Go located on Hall Road at as a criminal mischief com- Former South Belt resi- • Re-Pair • Re-Finish Beamer was shot in the leg plaint resulted in a chase dent Jeff Larson, 43, plead- • Napkins • Matchbooks • during a robbery. through Harris County and a ed guilty to misdemeanor • Re-Glue • Re-Screw 20 years ago (1996) local deputy constable being charges involving misappro- Donald Scheiderman, 40, accidentally tased by a dep- priation of funds from the • Thank You Cards • ‘We Re-Do For You’ was arrested at his home an uty sheriff during a scuffl e Houston Police Officers’ hour after a robbery of the with the suspect. Union and was placed on For Free Estimates Call: Bank of America in Almeda Former Beverly Hills In- deferred adjudication for Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 Square. He was also a sus- termediate Orchestra Director 18 months and fi ned $500. 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 pect in the recent Texas Com- Leigh Ledford died Nov. 7 of Larson, a 1986 Dobie gradu- merce Bank-Almeda Genoa ovarian cancer in Boise, Ida- ate, and his former father-in- Thursday, November 10, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 CCISD high school students inducted into NTHS 2016 Thompson Region Choir members More than 500 high gy, automotive technology, ing in career areas of interest at the forefront, and I hope school students in the Clear computer science, digital, to them. The goal is to ensure you continue to follow these On Friday and Saturday, than 950 students auditioned sic for their audition. They Treble Choir or the Tenor/ Creek Independent School video and graphic commu- that students are prepared to throughout your future en- Oct. 21 and 22, Thompson from seven local school dis- had to sing selected cuts Bass Choir. Intermediate School Choir tricts: Pasadena, Deer Park, from this music before a The Thompson students nications and information succeed in post-secondary deavors.” District were honored by the members participated in La Porte, Pearland, Goose panel of fi ve judges in a proudly represented their National Technical Honor technology,” explained CTE education and in a world that The National Technical the audition process for the Creek, Barbers Hill and blind audition. Students school during the audition Society on Tuesday, Nov. Director Dana Morgan. “It is increasingly oriented to- Honor Society (NTHS) is Texas Music Educators As- Channelview. received points from each process, and seven of these 1. Outstanding Career and is through the involvement ward highly skilled jobs. an organization that allows sociation Region 19 MS/JH The students began pre- judge. The top 60 boys and students were selected to Technical Education (CTE) and teamwork among mem- Superintendent Dr. Greg top CTE students to be rec- Region Choir at Fairmont paring in August, learning top 90 girls in each section perform in the upcoming re- students from six CCISD bers of the CCISD family, Smith told the crowd of ognized for their success in Junior High School. More fi ve different pieces of mu- were selected as part of the gion choirs on Dec. 3. high schools, who qualifi ed parents and our business and students, “First impressions their various chosen career for the honor, received cer- post-secondary partners that leave lasting results, and fi elds. The NTHS was es- tifi cates during a special in- we are able to provide rele- all of you being honored tablished in 1984 to reward duction ceremony. vant real-world experience tonight have already posi- excellence in technical edu- “The CTE program pre- coupled with high academic tioned yourselves ahead of cation, encourage students pares students for a wide standards which greatly en- the competition in today’s to reach for higher levels of range of careers such as hance our students’ future highly-competitive work- achievement, promote busi- health care and medical sci- successes.” force. The district formed ness and industry’s critical ence, business and market- Clear Creek ISD’s CTE our six core values of trust- career-based values and help ing, hospitality, engineering, program reinforces state and worthiness, respect, respon- schools build and maintain CCISD Superintendent logistics, metal manufactur- national academic standards sibility, fairness, caring and effective partnerships with Dr. Greg Smith ing, construction technolo- by providing students train- citizenship with our students local business and industry.

Thompson’s 2016 Region Choir members pictured Lathan and Marisa Soto, eighth grade, Treble Choir; are, left to right, (front row) Jeremiah Paige and Mat- and Haley Salinas, seventh grade, Treble Choir. These thew Collins, seventh grade, Tenor Bass Choir; Mad- students will perform with the Region Choirs on Sat- elyn Spray, eighth grade, Treble Choir; (back row) urday, Dec. 3, at Deer Park High School’s Performing Enlai Yii, eighth grade, Tenor Bass Choir; Brooklyn Arts Center. Photo by Choir Director George Martin CCISD students who were inducted into NTHS included, left to High School), Cindy Tran (Clear Brook High School), Logan right, Timothy Robins (Clear Lake High School), Carter Rodri- Kuecker (Clear Springs High School) and Jordan Colletti (Clear guez (Clear Brook High School), Brennan Butcher (Clear Brook Springs High School). Photos submitted LSA hosts World Affairs Council Clear Brook debaters adding up state points Lutheran South Acade- magazine photographer ant events and people of the med Ali, Arnold Palmer and my hosted a World Affairs who covered the iconic de- ’60s and ’70s, including many others. The Clear Brook debate Rasti. Joining them in the Additionally, Payra came ning, LD debate members tion for state as well as other Council of Houston’s event cade of the ’60s. Presidents John Kennedy, Gomel’s LIFE Magazine team has competed in sev- initial break were fellow away with a fi rst-place fi nish Rivera and Sheri Naqvi strong fi nishes in Domestic featuring world renowned During his presentation, Lyndon B. Johnson and work is on display at the eral tournaments. Members team members Anish Ant- in Foreign Extemporaneous, faced off against Friend- Extemporaneous (second) photographer Bob Gomel. Gomel shared photographs Richard Nixon, the Beatles, Monroe Gallery in Santa are accumulating points to ony, Dhiren Wijesinghe and earning him his second event swood High School in two and Impromptu Speaking Gomel is a former LIFE and stories of many import- Marilyn Monroe, Moham- Fe. advance to the state tourna- Adarsh Suresh. qualifi cation. His partner, separate semi-fi nal rooms. (third). ment. Rasti and Wijesinghe Villarreal, placed sixth in its At the end of those rounds, The Public Forum side of Bellaire Tournament made it to the octa-fi nal companion event, Domes- both Naqvi and Rivera best- the team had their own acco- The Clear Brook debate round, a great accomplish- tic Extemporaneous, which ed Friendswood to be the lades. The already-qualifi ed team performed exception- ment considering the large brings his total for that event last two standing in a close- team of Syamantak Payra ally well at Bellaire High number of original entries. up to 5 points, almost half- out for the event. and Michael Villarreal con- School on Oct. 14 and 15. In Wijesinghe now has 9 points way. At the end of the tourna- tinued to garner more points the Student Congress divi- and Rasti has 7. Lincoln Douglas debate ment, Rivera took the fi rst- to their already impressive sion, senior Ryan Williams Sophomore Suresh made members Rasti and Rivera place win home with Naqvi total by placing third over- made it all the way to fi nals it all the way to semifi nals, also saw great gains, most accompanying him with a all, losing to the A-team and received 2 points which receiving third place. This notably Rasti’s third-place second-place fi nish. These from Bellaire High School. puts him at 9 of his needed puts him at 8 points for the fi nish that catapulted him two fi nishes guarantee both Additionally, newcomers 12 for the year. year. to his state qualifi cation as debaters will be at the state Fizza Dhanani and Christa In Public Forum Debate, Clear Lake Tournament well. His team member, and tournament later in March. Westheimer earned another all three teams advanced to After many hard fought team LD captain Rivera ad- Additional advancements 2 points by making it to the out-rounds, an amazing ac- rounds at Clear Lake High vanced to the quarter-fi nal in LD were made by Suresh, quarter-fi nal round, giving complishment considering School the weekend of Oct. round which brings him to a gaining 2 for a total of 10 for them 4 points for the year, the high caliber nature, and 28 and 29, Clear Brook de- total of 6 points for the year. the year, and a quarter-fi nal 1/3 of their needed qualifi - six preliminary rounds, at baters returned home with The team headed to break for Ben Eappen, earn- cation. this tournament. The three three additional state quali- South Houston High School ing him 2 points, his fi rst of Rounding out the week- teams consisted of Anish fi ers in their midst. the next weekend, continu- the year. end was Rivera, once again Chotai and Vashti Singh, Public Forum debate ing their march toward the In addition to those wins, in fi nals for Impromptu Heena Popatia and William members saw the greatest state tournament. however, team Student Con- Speaking where he placed Li, and Michael Villarreal gains this weekend with the South Houston gress Captain Ryan Williams fourth, and Villarreal who and Syamantak Payra. The team of Payra and Villarreal Tournament placed third in Congress, in- placed fi fth in Domestic Ex- team of Li and Popatia made realizing a third-place fi nish, Fresh off of their suc- suring his second qualifi ca- temporaneous Speaking. it all the way to triple oc- which completes their initial cesses at Clear Lake the last ta-fi nal round. qualifi cation of 12 points. weekend of October found In Lincoln Douglas De- This ensures they will be Clear Brook debaters hard at Bridge Club releases bate, fi ve team members headed to Plano West High work once again Nov. 4 and advanced to out-rounds. School later in March to 5 at nearby South Houston The fi rst and second seeded compete at the Texas Foren- High School. events for November debaters for the tournament sics Association State tour- As the tournament drew were Gabe Rivera and Keion nament. to a close late Saturday eve- The Clear Lake Bridge ners are held Monday and Club, located at 16614 Sea- Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. lark in Houston, will run a Dave Glandorf, resident Community Club meets Nov. 16 regular schedule of games for teacher, sponsors a Bridge the month of November. Lab on Sunday at 2 p.m. The Community Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 16, at The Golden Corral, 4021 The club will be closed on and Tuesday at 2 p.m. These Spencer Highway in Pasadena. Social time is at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting begins at Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. games are $6 per person, and 10 a.m. There are open games ev- the teachers help with the The group meets the third Wednesday of each month, and is a social group of ery Monday, Wednesday and bidding. No partner is neces- women who work toward helping the Salvation Army in its quest to feed and care Friday at 10 a.m. sary. Glandorf can be reached On Tuesday and Thurs- at 281-488-6318. for home-bound elderly and disabled people, children and the homeless, as well as day at 10 a.m., there will be There will be several ex- providing a scholarship for a Bridge Over Troubled Waters client. games for players with less tra point games during the Shown are, left to right, (front row) Archie Buch- Giugliano, Paige Simpson, Alex Baldwin, (third The group endeavors to take one-day trips each month to different places of inter- than 299 American Contract month. For more informa- man, Bishoy Solian, Elaine Soliman, Serena Ever- row) Rachel Bivens, Allison May, Joseph Spencer, est to its membership. Bridge League points. On tion, contact Jim Ochsner, ett, Ann Cheung, Bob Gomel, Jacqueline Sharples, Katarina Straub, (fourth row) Jacob Stillwell, Mark After the meeting, there is usually a guest speaker or program and then a fellow- Saturday and Sunday, open president, at jpochsner@aol. Evan Buisson, Grace Psencik, (second row) Claire Guigliano, Abi Beck, (back row) George Rockett, ship and lunch. games will be held at 1 p.m. com, or call the bridge club at Marshall, Ashley Witson, Alexandra DeVita, Zach Paul LeBlanc and Cole Hanson. Photo submitted The Community Club is a charitable organization and new members and guests Special games for begin- 281-480-1911. are invited. It is actively seeking new members in Pasadena and the surrounding ar- eas. Current membership includes women from Pasadena, La Porte, Houston, Web- ster, Deer Park, League City, Pearland, South Houston, Seabrook and Humble. Ballroom dancing practices set CHURCH DIRECTORY The public is welcome and encouraged to attend ballroom dance practices every Wednesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Hometown Heroes Park Ballroom, 1001 East League City Pkwy. in League City. The dance lessons will continue through the upcoming holidays. About 40 to 60 people regularly attend. Current age range of attendees is from age 17 to 93. Recorded music is played by Neva Schroder. All rhythms played at any ballroom AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice dance are played at this practice dance. It’s casual, comfortable and has a beautiful floating hardwood floor. Teachers are available to assist, if asked, to teach a a new move; or practice in- dependently without interruption. For more information, call Schroder at 417-838- The Catholic Community of 2204. ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST The Humpday Dance is free itself, but League City requires non-residents to pur- Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant chase an activity card or a day pass. The park office can answer questions regarding Rev. Alvaro Interiano, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 an activity card at 281-554-1180. (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com Israeli Folk Dancing – November LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Dancing is an excellent way to accomplish cardiovascular exercises while having Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. fun. Israeli folk dance sessions at Congregation Shaar Hashalom are not built on one Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors another, so if a few are missed or if one just wants to start, catching up is quick. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our The dances are held at Congregation Shaar Hashalom on Mondays, from 7:30 to Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities

9:30 p.m. November 2016 dates are Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 The cost, $4 per session or $35 for 10 sessions for CSH members; $5 per session Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. or $45 for 10 sessions for nonmembers, will cover expenses. Everyone is welcome WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES to join the group – even with no previous attendance. Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday Congregation Shaar Hashalom is located at 16020 El Camino Real in Houston, Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 and is the Conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. The entire community is invit- Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. ed to attend. For more information, contact the office at 281-488-5861 or at csh@ St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. shaarhashalom.org. children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 10, 2016 Locals on red carpet for Justin Timberlake Trolls movie LA premiere By Reesha Brown berlake at his Trolls movie des and Pasadena Inde- er Jenny Gonzalez. zalez said. Strutting down the red premiere was Dobie High pendent School District’s The duo experienced a The school-wide proj- carpet to meet Justin Tim- School alum Javier Pare- Burnett Elementary teach- once-in-a-lifetime oppor- ect started as a going-away tunity recently. “The ex- video for the summer and perience was so surreal,” eventually went viral, gar- Paredes said. “When we nering more than 15,000 got the call, I couldn’t views from the public. believe it. We booked the “I never in a million trip to California and it years expected to win be- still seemed unbelievable. cause there were so many It wasn’t until we made it people who entered the to the red carpet that we competition,” Gonzalez said. knew it was real.” About a month ago, Through the artistic di- Burnett Principal Jae Lee rection and production of was contacted by JT’s Paredes and submittal as- record label and was in- sistance of Gonzalez, Bur- formed that the campus nett Elementary submitted was chosen to represent a lip dub video for the JT the Houston area at the red Radio Contest using his carpet premiere of Trolls. summer song Can’t Stop “When I found out we the Feeling back in May. won, I called a meeting,” Their feature, which in- Lee said. “Everyone was cluded the entire Burnett wondering what was go- student body, was among ing on. I recapped what four videos nationwide to happened and the staff was be chosen by JT himself as excited.” a winner. Lee, who joined Bur- Paredes and Gonzalez nett at the beginning of the were elated as they met school year, gave credit JT for the fi rst time and to Assistant Principal Es- watched the Trolls pre- merelda Paredes (Javier’s miere in Hollywood. mother) who orchestrated “He was such a good the video in conjunction Dobie High School alumnus Javier Paredes (left) Jenny Gonzalez (right) meet recording artist and ac- guy,” Paredes said. “He with her son and Gonzalez. and Pasadena ISD’s Burnett Elementary teacher tor Justin Timberlake at Trolls red carpet premiere. was promoting the event After attending the pre- on the red carpet while miere, Javier Paredes, also they set up the stage. With an aspiring fi lmmaker, ex- COUPON every media outlet there, pressed his desire to con- FOUNDATION REPAIR he took the time to talk tinue to pursue his dreams. $ to us and take a picture. 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One coupon per house. his hand.” “Meeting Justin and Gonzalez echoed Pare- walking the red carpet is Javier Paredes (video director/producer), Esmeralda Paredes (Burnett as- des’ sentiments. “It was more motivation for me FOUNDATION REPAIR sistant principal), Sam Gonzales (Jenny’s husband), Jenny Gonzales (sub- fabulous for him (Tim- to keep getting better and UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR mitted video to the contest), and Jae Lee (Burnett principal). berlake) to really take the one day go back to L.A. to time to listen to us,” Gon- make fi lms.” HOUSE LEVELING PISD dedicates Hancock Elementary Allied Foundations Continued from Page 1A as saying that he didn’t Also present at the ciate the community and campus. 281-479-5247 Pasadena High JROTC. recall ever hearing his par- event were two former taxpayers for supporting “At Hancock we re- Guests were also treated to ents say a negative word PISD superintendents Dr. the construction of this mind ourselves daily that FREE ESTIMATES speeches by Powell; San- to one another,” Sullivan Kirk Lewis and Dr. Rick campus by the passage we are one bison and that doval; Dr. Rhonda Parm- said. “If you think about Schneider, general con- of the 2011 bond,” Pow- together we charge for- er, the district’s associate Tom and the way he con- tractors from Collier Con- ell said. “An integral part ward and explore every superintendent of campus ducted himself, you could struction and members of any successful bond possibility. Though he development; and PISD see that infl uence in him. of the Future Facilities campaign is the Facilities is no longer with us, Mr. Board President Nelda He was always willing to Committee, which recom- Committee.” Hancock’s legacy will Sullivan, who shared a serve in whatever capacity mended the addition of the Taking note of the continue to live on for story about Hancock. was required, and he was a campus to the district. school’s mascot, the “Bi- many years to come as WWE’REE’RE SSTILLTILL TTHEHE “Tom has been noted delight to serve with.” “I speak for all of us son,” Sandoval expressed students fi ll the hallways when I say we truly appre- her thoughts about the at this campus.” SSAMEAME GGREATREAT CCAFÉAFÉ & BAKERYBAKERY CCallall andand askask aboutabout ourour COOKIE DECORATING PARTIES VVISITISIT UUSS OORR CCALLALL UUSS FFOROR AALLLL YYOUROUR CCATERINGATERING NNEEDSEEDS

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Current and former PISD administrators Former PISD Superintendent Rick Schneider is pic- gathered Nov. 3 to ded- tured above with PISD Assistant Secretary Vickie icate Hancock Elemen- Morgan at the Hancock Elementary dedication. tary. Pictured to the left at the event are, left to Early Childhood Center (ECC) ◆ Holly Barber-Gadin, Director right, Dr. DeeAnn Pow- 281-741-7497 [email protected] ell, PISD superinten- dent; Dr. Troy McCarley, associate superintendent of projects, planning and communication; and Keith Palmer, asso- ciate superintendent of ECC Fall Program Registration human resources. Photos by Marie Flickinger Registration for the 2016-2017 ECC school year is now open. We are currently enrolling children from 3 months to The Pasadena Indepen- 5 years of age (students with birthdays after September 1st). dent School District offi - Our program is a standards-based program; that offers cially dedicated Hancock meaningful learning experiences within a Catholic setting. Elementary School at We aim to prepare your child for their elementary a ceremony Thursday, education. We offer multiple extended care options to Nov. 3. The new campus meet your scheduling needs. is named in honor of the late Thomas Hancock, We now offer a Pre-K4 bridge to Kindergarten class and who served 39 years after school care for students enrolled in neighboring with the school district. elementary schools. During his tenure, Han- cock served as both a For more information, go to www.stlukescatholic.com and Latin teacher and an ad- look for the Early Childhood Center link or you can contact ministrator, retiring as the ECC Offi ce directly at (281) 741-7497 or deputy superintendent of eccoffi [email protected] curriculum and instruc- tion in 2001.

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2309 Center St., Ste. B Deer Park, TX 77536 281.930.9722 Shown above at the Hancock dedication are, left to right, former Dobie teacher [email protected] Richard Golenko, PISD Board President Nelda Sullivan, PISD Assistant Secre- © 2016 Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. HAR0716 tary Vickie Morgan and longtime PISD volunteer Emory Gadd. SECTION B Thursday, November 10, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED SJC soccer to nationals! By 9-0 vote, SJC board drops athletics LP defeats Dobie; The San Jacinto men’s Ricardo Ramos scored soccer program, which two goals, and Heiko By Amanda Fenwick has made the difficult de- Jacinto College Board of These issues have been to accommodate the compet- will done as of the 2018- Leinweber had two as- SJC Marketing cision to discontinue com- Trustees. discussed for nearly a de- itive athletic programs. 2019 school year after sists as the Coyotes de- San Jacinto College has petitive athletic programs in “For the last 10 years, the cade at San Jacinto College While the athletic pro- Horns done at 3-7 a Nov. 7 board vote, is feated Hinds, Miss., 3-1. a long tradition of achieve- men’s and women’s basket- Board has been having diffi- through facilities planning, grams have had many suc- Dobie showed its concluded at 3-7, and headed to nationals for the The big victory includes a ment, both in the classroom ball, women’s volleyball and cult discussions around ath- which determines current cesses, the priority needs to pride in putting up a there will be no playoff fourth time in history. Continued on Page 2B and on the athletic fields and men’s soccer, effective May letics and facilities. and future needs. be on the broader student great battle, but District game for the first time courts, with a laser focus on 2018. “The Board is charged As the 2015 bond refer- population’s educational 22-6A champion La since 2010. student success. The decision was made with being fiscally respon- endum was under consid- goals and what will have the Porte brought the varsity There’s little reason to Once dubbed “Harvard official Nov. 7, at the regular sible and good stewards of eration, critical facility and most impact on that broader football season to a close point fingers at one par- on the Highway,” the reputa- meeting of the San Jacinto taxpayer dollars. infrastructure needs were population. tion of San Jacinto College is College Board of Trustees. Because student success identified and prioritized. The college considered for the Longhorns with ticular issue, but there well-known as demonstrated The College will contin- is the core value at San Ja- Most recently, it was de- the operating costs for six a 41-23 win Nov. 4, at is little doubt that the by being named one of the ue to offer National Junior cinto College, we need to termined that the gymnasi- highly-competitive athletic Bulldog Stadium in La upcoming offseason is a 10 finalists for the presti- College Athletic Association remain true to our mission ums on each campus require programs and determined Porte. big one at Dobie. Head GGreatreat MexicanMexican Food!Food! gious 2017 Aspen Prize for competitive athletics in base- around student success and significant capital improve- that these costs were not sus- La Porte now advanc- coach Mike Norman has Community College Excel- ball and softball. focus our resources on pro- ments, and specifically, tainable for the long term. es to host Channelview admitted so, and thus a lence. “This was an extremely grams and initiatives that the Central campus facility Over the more than 50- in a Class 6A, Division II recovery will begin. In order to keep this fo- difficult decision,” said Mr. impact the broader student needed a major renovation or year history of athletics, hun- bidistrict playoff contest Dobie can certainly HHAPPYAPPY HOURHOUR cus, the Board of Trustees Dan Mims, Chairman, San body.” to be entirely rebuilt in order Continued on Page 6B Nov. 11, at La Porte. turn things around quick- EEVERYVERY DAYDAY 3-73-7 p.m.p.m. McDonald’s Texas Invitational delivers top field Dobie’s season has Continued on Page 6B Lunch Menu We Can Cater Monday-Friday By Al Carter at the McDonald’s Tex- As an example, consid- There’s two-time de- state title. Your Special Event! Pasadena ISD as Invitational Basketball er a few of the 80 teams fending Division I Gold The Tigers pack one DIXIE DELI 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 364A FM 1959 Coord./Alumni Develop. Tournament. 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Solomon Pearland at Clear Springs Springs Pearland Springs Springs Springs Springs fi rst won the boys’ 8 Pasadena Memorial to 9-year-old division North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore championship among at North Shore his classmates at Fra- zier, and then advanced Atascocita at Deer Park Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita Atascocita to the sectional cham- George Ranch pionships at Auxilia- Friendswood George Ranch Friendswood George Ranch George Ranch Friendswood ry Stadium, where he at Friendswood pulled off another win. South Houston Now it’s on to NRG Kingwood Kingwood Kingwood Kingwood Kingwood Kingwood Stadium for Solomon, at Kingwood and his Owl classmates Channelview at La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte La Porte will be rooting for him in the big event. Longview at BWB Longview BWB Longview BWB BWB Beaumont West Brook

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Season record 80-29 73-36 84-25 74-55 82-27 75-34 Sports Calendar FOOTBALL Friday, Nov. 11 Brook varsity at Dawson, The Rig, 7:00

SOCCER Monday, Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 19 San Jacinto College soccer at NJCAAs, Tyler, TBA

BASKETBALL Thursday, Nov. 10 Brook varsity girls vs. Galena Park, Baytown, 8 a.m. Dobie varsity girls vs. Tomball Mem., Baytown, 2:00 Brook JV girls at Clear Springs tourn., TBA Dobie JV girls at Pasadena H.S. tourn., TBA Dobie freshman A girls at Pasadena H.S. tourn., TBA Brook freshman A girls at Clear Falls tourn., TBA

Friday, Nov. 11 Brook varsity girls at Baytown Tip-Off Classic, TBA Dobie varsity girls at Baytown Tip-Off Classic, TBA Brook JV girls at Clear Springs tourn., TBA Dobie JV girls at Pasadena H.S. tourn., TBA Dobie freshman A girls at Pasadena H.S. tourn., TBA Brook freshman A girls at Clear Falls tourn., TBA San Jacinto College volleyball players Savannah play at the Region XIV tournament 14th-ranked Heiko Leinweber (7), one of the leading assist players for San Jacinto College’s Sheridan (22) and Kayden Thomas (1) team for a in the nation but subsequently dropped matches to Saturday, Nov. 12 men’s soccer team, had two more assists as the Coyotes advanced to nationals block attempt during a late-season match at An- No. 1 ranked Panola as well as to Tyler, which was for the fourth time in program history with a 3-1 win over Hinds Community ders Gymnasium in Pasadena. The locals entered sitting at No. 20. San Jac’s season ended at 26-9. Brook varsity girls at Baytown Tip-Off Classic, TBA College of Mississippi. Dobie varsity girls at Baytown Tip-Off Classic, TBA Dobie varsity boys host scrimmage, Dobie, 10 a.m. Tyler eliminates San Jac volleyball Brook JV girls at Clear Springs tourn., TBA SJC soccer to nationals The final two days of thrilling match of the en- son, is likely to land the to won its second straight Dobie JV girls at Pasadena H.S. tourn., TBA Continued from Page 1B Tyler, which is undefeated 2); (6) Ancilla, Ind. (16-1); the Region XIV women’s tire tournament, Panola top seed at the NJCAA’s of the tournament, a 27- Dobie freshman A girls at Pasadena H.S. tourn., TBA berth in the National Ju- this season and has held the and Daytona State, Fla. (16- volleyball tournament scratched out a 25-21, 22- Division I National Cham- 29, 25-22, 25-17, 25-22 nior College Athletic As- nation’s No. 1 ranking since 2-1). Brook freshman A girls at Clear Falls tourn., TBA featured a clash of three 25, 29-27, 26-24 victory to pionships later this month. win over Trinity Valley. sociation’s Division I Na- the preseason. San Jacinto is ranked great teams, and San win the first of two nation- The Ponies have won 26 In that one, Ines Bawedin tional Championships, set The NJCAA Division No. 13, and No. 9 Trini- Jacinto College simply al tournament seedings. consecutive matches en- also had 11 kills. Tuesday, Nov. 15 for Nov. 16 through Nov. Championship tournament dad State, CO (17-4), No. came up short. That sent San Jac into tering the national finals. Madison Rhoder and Brook varsity girls at La Porte, 7:00 21 at the Pat Hartley Com- features many return cus- 18 CCBC Essex, MD (15- San Jacinto, ranked the loser’s bracket fina- San Jacinto opened the Bawedin led the way Dobie varsity girls at Alvin, 7:00 plex on the campus of Tyler tomers, including San Ja- 5), Hill, Texas (12-6) and 14th nationally enter- le against nemesis Tyler, tournament with an easy with 12 kills in the team’s Junior College. cinto College. Southern Nevada (16-4-2) Dobie JV girls at Alvin, 5:30 ing tournament play at which entered play with a 25-22, 25-17, 25-14 victo- loss against Panola. The Coyotes, 16-4-1 this The field also includes are also in the mix for the Baytown’s Lee College, national ranking at No. 20. ry over Navarro. San Jac had advanced Brook JV girls at La Porte, 5:30 season, have now defeated each of the top seven-ranked national crown. advanced to the champi- The Apaches, just In that sweep, SJC’s to nationals in nine out Brook freshman A girls at La Porte, 4:00 Hinds three times in the teams nationally as of the As of press time, the onship final, where the 17-14 during the season Margarita Buvinic led the of 10 seasons previously Dobie freshman A girls at Alvin, 4:00 postseason en route to na- final regular-season poll, NJCAA tourney pool play National Junior College before the big match, de- way with 10 kills, and Sa- before 2016. The pro- tionals. Hinds is out of Re- including (1) Tyler (20-0- bracket had not been set. Dobie freshman B girls at Alvin, 4:00 Athletic Association’s feated San Jacinto in four vannah Sheridan chipped gram will compete in its gion XXIII. 0), (2) Monroe, N.Y. (16-0); Pool play will run Nov. 14- No. 1 ranked team – Pa- games, ending the locals’ in with nine. final season beginning At nationals, SJC very (3) Iowa Western (19-1-1); 16, with the semifinals Nov. nola – awaited. season at 26-9 overall. Buvinic came up huge next August (see Pages Thursday, Nov. 17 well could find itself going (4) Parkland, Ill. (20-1); (5) 18 and the championship In perhaps the most Panola, 33-2 this sea- with 21 kills as San Jacin- 1B and 6B). Dobie varsity boys vs. McKinney, Dobie, 9 a.m. head-to-head against host Cloud County, Kan. (18-0- match Nov. 19. Brook varsity boys vs. College Park, Phillips, 9 a.m. Dobie varsity girls vs. College Park, Dobie, noon Key playoff matchups Rage 14/16U wins DP Halloween Bash, costume contest Dobie varsity boys vs. Crosby, Dobie, 1:30 Brook varsity boys vs. Lancaster, Phillips, 6:00 ready to hit gridirons Brook JV boys at Cy-Fair ISD tourn., TBA While Dobie did not North Shore Nov. 11, and advance to the postseason South Houston, the Di- this time around, there vision II No. 2 seed, will Friday, Nov. 18 are a number of programs play at Kingwood’s Turner Brook varsity girls host Second Baptist, 6:00 from local Region III dis- Stadium Nov. 11. Dobie varsity boys at Texas Invitational, TBA tricts ready to take to the Out of 24-6A, Div. I top Brook varsity boys at Texas Invitational, TBA field. seed Clear Springs will La Porte won the Dis- host Pearland Nov. 11 at Dobie varsity girls vs. C.C. Memorial, Dobie, 1:30 trict 22-6A crown and is Challenger Stadium, and Brook JV girls host Second Baptist, 4:30 set to host Channelview Div. I No. 2 seed Dick- Brook JV boys at Cy-Fair ISD tourn., TBA in a 6A Division II battle inson is at Alief Taylor’s Nov. 11, at La Porte. Crump Stadium Nov. 12. Deer Park grabbed the Friendswood, the Divi- Saturday, Nov. 19 6A Division I top seed sion II No. 1 seed from 24- Dobie varsity boys at Texas Invitational, TBA out of 22-6A and will host 6A, will host defending Brook varsity boys at Texas Invitational, TBA Alief Taylor Nov. 11, at Class 5A state champion Dobie varsity girls at Texas Invitational, TBA Abshier Stadium in Deer George Ranch Nov. 11. Park. Pasadena Memorial, Clear Brook is headed Brook JV boys at Cy-Fair ISD tourn., TBA the 6A Division I No. 2 to The Rig in Pearland to seed, is headed to Galena face the Dawson Eagles Monday, Nov. 21 Park ISD Stadium to face Nov. 11. Dobie varsity girls host Dulles, Dobie, 12:30 Dobie JV girls host Dulles, Dobie, 11 a.m. Dobie softball to host Dobie freshman A girls host Dobie, Dobie, 9:30 a.m. Game of Throws event Tuesday, Nov. 22 The Dobie High School in the tournament. Brook varsity girls at Fort Bend Austin, 1:00 softball program will host Awards will be present- Brook JV girls at Fort Bend Austin, 11:30 a.m. its second annual Game of ed to the overall champion Throws Dodgeball tourna- as well as the choice for Brook freshman A girls at Fort Bend Austin, 10 a.m. ment Sunday, Dec. 4, at Best Uniform. the school. The event will be- Wednesday, Nov. 23 Ten-person teams of gin at 8:30 a.m., and run Dobie varsity boys vs. Clear Lake, TSU, 10 a.m. high school-aged compet- throughout much of the The South Belt Rage, an age 14 to 16-under softball team, cap- Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Dejanee itors, five boys and five day. The school’s conces- tured fi rst place on the fi eld and also won the team costume Dykes, Gigi Abrego, Isabel Perez, Nancy Rae Roman, Jasmine Dobie JV boys host Clear Lake, 2:30 girls per team, may reg- sion stand will have a va- Dobie sophomore boys host Clear Lake, 2:30 contest for its Duck Dynasty theme at the Deer Park Halloween Pena, (back row) coach Mike Jimenez, Loren Garcia, Jessica ister for $10 per player. riety of food and refresh- Bash Oct. 29, in Deer Park. The Rage scored victories in a pool Garcia, Jennifer Lopez, Ally Davis, Morgan Jefferson, Micaela Dobie freshman A boys host Clear Lake, 1:00 Each team will compete in ment options available for play game and then swept their bracket for the championship. Jimenez and coach Roderick Jefferson. Dobie freshman B boys host Clear Lake, 1:00 a minimum of four games purchase. Thursday, November 10, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Texas Invitational includes individual talent, state contending teams Continued from Page 1B 1999. venues. teams from Pasadena ISD Dobie’s boys’ team preseason top 25 by the and Manvel at No. 10. In to the coaches’ poll, but team has done since King- ratings sources, a national The tournament, con- The Division I Gold will compete in Divi- emerged as one of the Texas Association of Bas- Class 6A, Fort Bend Bush other Texas Invitational wood won four straight in championship season. sidered one of the nation’s bracket boys’ champion- sion II. A year ago, South region’s surprise playoff ketball Coaches – as well is ranked No. 2, North participants were right be- the early years of the tour- It’s all part of the fabric premiere early-season ship game is set for Sat- Houston’s boys’ team be- teams last spring. The as four programs ranked Crowley is No. 5 and hind: Clear Springs at No. nament. of the McDonald’s Texas high school events, will urday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., came the first from the Longhorns raced all the in the Class 5A top 10. Dickinson No. 8. 3, North Shore at No. 5, All boys’ teams com- Invitational, a launching feature 48 boys’ teams and at Phillips Field House in Pasadena ISD to compete way to the Region III Fi- Among boys’ teams In preseason rankings Cy-Ranch at No. 12 and pete in pool play on pad for state champions, 32 girls’ teams. The lineup Pasadena. The Division I in Division. nal Four semifinal game competing in the McDon- posted by MaxPreps.com, Cy-Woods at No. 18. Thursday, Nov. 17 be- state tournament con- features many of the top girls’ Gold bracket cham- While the Trojans went before losing to Cypress ald’s Texas Invitational, Atascocita is ranked fifth The Pantherettes, led fore starting bracket play tenders and some of the squads in Texas. Those pionship game will be de- 1-4 at the tournament, Lakes. Lancaster is ranked No. in the state. by junior Zarielle Green, Nov. 18. The girls’ teams nation’s most heralded 80 teams will play nearly cided that same day, at 3 they went on to finish Overall, the boys’ field 1 in Class 5A with Fort Duncanville’s girls’ are the clear tournament compete in pool play both high school players since 200 combined games at p.m., also at Phillips. second in District 22-6A will feature six programs Bend Marshall at No. 3, carry the No. 1 preseason favorites. Under the guid- Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 be- the tourney’s inception in the event’s respective 10 All 10 boys’ and girls’ competition. ranked in the Class 6A Fort Bend Elkins at No. 9 state ranking, according ance of coach Cathy Self- fore all bracket play is Morgan, Duncanville won contested Nov. 19. the Texas Invitational title The Division I boys’ Friday, Nov. 18 in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Gold bracket title game After failing to reach will be televised live Thursday, Nov. 17 Pool Play Schedule & Locations 10:30 a.m. games the title game in 2014, the statewide by Fox Sports Locations At Phillips At Pas. Mem. At Dobie At S. Houston At Rayburn Cy-Ranch vs. Pantherettes came storm- Southwest with prime ing back last year, blis- time replays the follow- Dobie H.S. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. North Shore tering 2015 tournament ing week. A live stream of champion North Shore the boys’ and girls’ Gold B- Pas. Memorial B-Dobie B-Langham Creek B- Rayburn at D.P. Watkins 10220 Blackhawk B- College Park 75-49 for the title. bracket title games will vs. Clear Brook vs. Mans. Summit vs. McKinney vs. S. Houston vs. Manvel Pearland vs. Duncanville went on to also be available on Fox Bev. Hills Int. a postseason sweep, beat- Sports Southwest’s web- 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. S.A. Brennan ing seven opponents in the site (www.foxsports.com/ 11111 Beamer at D.P. South state playoffs by an aver- southwest). Streaming B- Westside vs. B- Atascocita B-Hightower vs. B-Judson vs. B-Pearland vs. age of 30 points per game. will also be available on S. Houston H.S. Elkins vs. Westfield Dickinson Duncanville Kingwood Noon games Green, rated the No. 14 the Fox Sports Go app. Manvel prospect in her 2018 class, Both Division I Gold 3820 S. Shaver Noon Noon Noon Noon Noon averaged 14 points per Bracket championship vs. Cy-Falls game as a sophomore. games will also be carried Pas. Mem. H.S. G – S. Houston G- Cy-Creek G-Dobie vs. G- S. A. Jay vs. G- Rayburn vs. Three girls’ players live on the McDonald’s vs. Pas. Mem. vs. S.A. Madison College Park E.P. Eastwood N. Crowley at D.P. Watkins were named to the USA Texas Invitational web- 4410 Crenshaw Barbers Hill vs. Today Preseason All- site: www.texasinvitation 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. America team. Selected al.com. Rayburn H.S. 1:30 p.m. Mans. Summit were Deauzya Richards The tournament also B- Lancaster vs. B- Pas. Mem. vs. B- Crosby vs. B- S. Houston vs. B- Rayburn vs. at D.P. South of Cy-Ranch, a Baylor has an agreement with 2121 Cherrybrook Ridge Point Dobie Rockwall Angleton recruit who averaged 22.4 ABC-TV, through the lo- College Park 1:30 p.m. games points per game last sea- cal Channel 13 affiliate, to DP Watkins & son. live stream select games 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. Cy-Fair vs. There’s also Chasity on Nov. 18 and Nov. 19. DP South B- Rich. Pearce B- Allen vs. B- F. B. Bush B- N. Crowley Patterson of North Shore, Those selections will be B- Plano East Cedar Ridge a University of Texas re- made as the tournament vs. Westside vs. Atascocita Hightower vs. Judson vs. Pearland at D.P. South cruit who averaged 24.5 progresses. 710 W. San points and Charli Collier Event sponsors include Augustine 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. S.A. Jay vs. of Barbers Hill, who aver- the Pasadena Chamber of G- Deer Park vs. G- S.A. Madison G- Dobie vs. G-Cy-Creek vs. G- N. Crowley Woodlands aged 24.6 points and 9.8 Commerce in partnership rebounds per game a sea- with the Pasadena ISD DP North Sam Rayburn vs. Pas. Memorial Mans. Lake Ridge S. Houston vs. St. Pius X at D.P. North son ago. Education Foundation and E.P. Eastwood Atascocita’s boys’, the Deer Park Education 402 Ivy 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. coached by David Marti- Foundation. vs. Pasadena nez, will be gunning for All proceeds are re- Phillips F.H. B-Clear Brook B- Ridge Point vs. B-McKinney vs. B-Langham Creek B-Manvel vs. their third straight tourna- turned to those two educa- Mans. Summit Crosby vs. Rockwall Angleton at Pasadena ment title, something no tion foundations. 2906 Dabney vs. Lancaster 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. N. Crowley vs. Pasadena H.S. 7:30 p.m. B- Elkins vs. B- Westfield vs. B- Dickinson vs. B- Duncanville B- Kingwood vs. Deer Park Talented girls’ fi eld 206 S. Shaver Plano East Rich. Pearce Allen vs. F.B. Bush N. Crowley at D.P. Watkins Tickets At Pasadena At Bev. Hills At DP-Watkins At DP-South At DP-North Cy-Creek vs. to highlight event Pas. Memorial Right out of the gate, Manvel has high hopes All games pass 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. there will be no better col- this season with McKinzie B-Pasadena vs. B- La Porte vs. G-Manvel vs. G- Mans. Summit B-Katy Taylor vs. at Memorial lection of girls’ basketball Green in the mix, and $20 on/before F.B. Austin Humble Barbers Hill vs. Cy-Falls Deer Park St. Pius X vs. than will be seen at the Pearland has Cierra Lane Nov. 17 McDonald’s Texas Invita- as well as freshman De Sam Rayburn tional Nov. 17-19. Yona’ Gaston, who once 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Certainly, the 48-boys’ attended Beverly Hills $15 on Nov. 18 B-Dawson vs. B- C.E. King vs. G- North Shore G - Cy-Ranch vs. B- Richardson at Rayburn team field is one of the Intermediate and is now Katy Tompkins Barbers Hill vs. S.A. Brennan Pearland vs. S.A. Clark best the state will see this viewed nationally as one C.C. Memorial season, but it just might be of the top players in the $10 on Nov. 19 vs. Dobie the strongest field of girls’ 2020 class. Noon Noon Noon Noon Noon competition anywhere, Charli Collier, a star at G- Woodlands G- C.C. Memorial G- Duncanville G- Cy-Woods G- St. Pius X vs. at Dobie anytime. Barbers Hill, has yet to One game ticket Seven Lakes vs. Duncanville, the de- decide her collegiate fu- vs. Pasadena vs. Mans. Lake Ridge vs. Dawson vs. Clear Falls Deer Park fending Class 6A state ture but is being heavily $5 adults Clear Springs champion, owner of a recruited by many of the 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. at Phillips F.H. 39-0 overall record and nation’s top programs. B-Pasadena vs. B- Hillcrest vs. B-Deer Park vs. G- Cedar Ridge G- Seven Lakes four Texas Invitational Cy-Ranch is led by the $2 students S.A. Madison vs. girls’ Gold Bracket cham- talents of Didi Richards, Clear Falls La Porte Grapevine vs. Clear Springs vs. Cy-Fair pionships in five years, is with Cate Reece guiding S. Houston the clear favorite to repeat Cy-Woods from the post Children under 7 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. at S. Houston this season. position. G- Manvel vs. But the remainder of Among the top games admitted free/ B- Dawson vs. B-Hebron vs. G- Cy-Falls B- F.B. Marshall College Park vs. the field is as deep as ever. in pool play on the girls’ with adult Flower Mound Barbers Hill Mans. Summit vs. Barbers Hill vs. Richardson Per the Houston Chronicle side of things, opening Mans. Lake Ridge preseason team rankings, day games include Bar- 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. at Beverly Hills top-ranked Clear Springs, bers Hill versus Manvel at All Nov. 18 No. 2 North Shore, No. 4 Deer Park’s Watkins cam- G- Pasadena G-Woodlands G-Cy-Ranch vs. G- Pearland vs. G- College Park pool play games 3 p.m. games Cy-Ranch, Cy-Woods at pus at 9 a.m.; Cy-Ranch vs. S.A. Jay vs. E.P. Eastwood S.A. Brennan North Shore vs. C.C. Memorial No. 5, Pearland at No. 7, against Pearland at 10:30 are in girls’ div. Duncanville vs. eighth-ranked Manvel and a.m., at Deer Park South. 6 p.m. Cy-Woods Class 5A top-ranked Bar- Later in the day, Pear- 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. bers Hill are all in the mix. land draws North Shore B- F.B. Austin vs. B- Humble vs. G-Cy-Woods vs. G- Clear Falls B- Katy Taylor at D.P. South And the individual tal- back at Deer Park South at Clear Falls Hillcrest Dawson vs. Duncanville vs. Grapevine ent is unmatched. Clear 4:30 p.m. Springs is led by Sierra On Nov. 18, Cy-Ranch 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Clear Falls Cheatham, while Univer- is set to face North Shore, G- Cy-Fair sity of Texas commit Cha- with Cy-Woods taking on B- Katy Tompkins B- C.E. King vs. G- Cedar Ridge B- S.A. Clark vs. vs. Dawson sity Patterson paced the tournament favorite Dun- vs. Flower Mound Hebron vs. Clear Springs vs. Seven Lakes F.B. Marshall at D.P. North attack at North Shore. canville.

CALENDAR Advertise THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 contact the Synagogue offi ce at 281-488-5861 or at csh@ Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy. Call 281-487-8787, or Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC 7 a.m. shaarhashalom.org. drop in. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 in the Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713-856- 11:15 a.m. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call 1611. Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Presents Line by Line 9:30 a.m. 713-856-1611. 8 p.m. with the Prophets, sessions by Rabbi Stuart Federow, NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – There is no 7 p.m. Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at 16020 El Camino Real, 77062, Leader! meeting in November for NASA Aglow. For questions, call Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Family the conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. Everyone is 281-910-1971. alcoholics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, members and friends of problem drinkers/addicts share, welcome. Previous classes are not required. Visit www. 10 a.m. 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room 215. Call 281-487- learn Al-Anon principles, that they are not alone, and dis- shaarhashalom.org or contact the synagogue offi ce at 281- Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and 8787, or drop in. cover choices available. For details, call 281-484-9243. 488-5861 or [email protected]. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club Alateen – Support for teens, friends and family members SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 1 p.m. at 281-480-1911 for details. of alcoholics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 7:30 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 11:30 a.m. 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487- Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American 8787, or drop in. 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont 281-480-1911 for details. Business Women’s Association-South meets the second 8:30 p.m. Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- 2 p.m. Thursday, Spring Creek Barbeque, 9005 Broadway (FM Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets 8787, or drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Sunday and 518), Pearland. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($20). Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details or Includes networking with professional business women 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Free community exercise - offered Saturdays by certifi ed classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at [email protected] and guest speaker. Women of all ages/occupations invited. St. For details, call 713-204-2481. personal trainer and “Brains and Balance” specialist Lisa or call 281-488-6318. Bring business cards. Reservations appreciated. Visit FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Maki for active adults age 60 and older, who value mental 2 p.m. www.seen-abwa.org. 7 a.m. acuity and physical stability. Age 59 and younger are wel- Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a loved Noon AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through come for $3 per class. Call 832-212-5191 for details or to one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 confi rm a spot, 16202A Hickory Knoll Dr. in Clear Lake. Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856- Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. 10 a.m. 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, call 281-487- 1611. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or just drop in. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 8787. 6 - 8 p.m. 10 a.m. open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, 3 p.m. CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the Thursday Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, call 713-856-1611. Scleroderma Support Group – Do you know someone night service beginning with a light meal and fellowship at Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. 11 a.m. with scleroderma - a rare illness caused by collagen over- 6 p.m. followed by a praise, worship and prayer service at Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For women production? Join a support group on the second Sunday, 3 7 p.m. Directly afterward both pastors lead a Bible study in Noon affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First United to 5 p.m., at Pasadena Bayshore Hospital, 4000 Spencer both English and Spanish. Everyone is welcome to join! Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group, noon, Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Hwy., Pasadena. Bring a friend. Call Jacob Davila at 281- 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, 12005 Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or 706-6232, or email [email protected]. 7 p.m. County Rd. 39, Pearland. For more information, call 713- drop in. 5:30 p.m. Congregation Shaar Hashalom’s – Rabbi Stuart Fed- 856-1611. 1 p.m. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, erow hosts free discussions on Judaism and religion in 6 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 general, open to the public, second Thursdays, at Victor’s, Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to RSVP 1425 NASA Pkwy., (next to “space” McDonald’s). This is family/friends of alcoholics/addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday 281-480-1911 for details. for child care. the Conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. 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Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church- Conference room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. 7 p.m. Positive Interaction Program – meets the third Tuesday, 7 p.m., at Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA meets Sundays, 7 Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria, in the first floor staff p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. meeting room. PIP is police and citizens working together making neighbor- needs you! 8 p.m. hoods safer. Bring a friend and make PIP the best in the city. For information, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Wednesday, call Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For informa- 8 p.m. tion, call 281-484-9243. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets Thursdays, 8:30 to Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian We are seeking local volunteers to join our active Volunteer Fire and EMS De- 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-204-2481. Church, 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-204-2481. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 partment. If you are over 18 and can pass a background check and driving re- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 7 a.m. 10 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First cord check, we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 7PM Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Study. In His United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell at our #1 Fire Station at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very limited Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for details, or drop in. 9:30 a.m. training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday and Friday, The Community Club – The Community Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. at The Golden Corral, 4021 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. Social time is at you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m., and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. Meetings are held monthly on Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Literature the third Wednesday. The club is a social group of women who work toward Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. helping the Salvation Army in its quest to feed and care for homebound Call 409-454-5720 for details, or drop in. elderly and disabled people, children and the homeless, as well as providing site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package Noon a scholarship for a Bridge Over Troubled Waters client. The group endeavors and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 2245 N. to take one-day trips a month to different places of interest to its membership. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. Subsequent to the meeting is a guest speaker/ program followed by fellowship of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- 3:15 p.m. and lunch. The Community Club is a charitable organization. New members Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech therapy and guests are invited from Pasadena and the surrounding areas. Current tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing for adults with Parkinson’s, 3:15 to 4:45 p.m., Clear Lake Rehabilitation membership includes women from Pasadena, La Porte, Houston, Webster, Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org Deer Park, League City, Pearland, Sageglen, South Houston, Seabrook and community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! for details. Humble. For more information, email [email protected]. 6 p.m. 10 a.m. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 Fuqua. Come, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday and Friday, improve crossword playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 for details.. 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Mended Hearts Cardiac Support Group – A national organization dedi- Noon cated to inspiring hope in heart patients and families meets the second Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets monthly, first and third Looking Monday at the Clear Lake Heart Towers auditorium, 495 Medical Center Wednesday, at Golden Corral, 4021 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena. December Blvd., Webster. A free meal begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a speaker. For may be an exception. For information, call Monica Montoya at 281-794-5531. South Belt-Ellington Leader to sell information, call 281-538-4648. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 2245 N. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Monday at St. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway, Pearland. Use door near 1 p.m. Leader Reader Ads or lease recycling bins. For details, call 713-865-3668 or visit www.oahouston.org. Hometown Heroes Park – has free Hump Day Dance to practice ball- Deadline: 7 p.m. room dance, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1001 E. League City Pkwy. Personal: your home? Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 League City nonresidents must purchase activity card. Help is available to 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Noon Tuesday p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church assist learning dance moves. For details, call Neva Schroder at 417-838- Let us (youth building). For information, call 713-856-1611. 2204. Business: Ads Are Not Taken Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second Monday, 7 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Over The Phone Sagemont Park Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes Rd. StartSchoolLater.net (SSL) Houston Chapter - informational monthly 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – meets Mondays, Kindred meeting about the link of teen sleep deprivation to depression and low aca- Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, 7 to 8:15 demic performance. Public is welcome, 5:30 p.m., on the third Wednesday, no changes, no refunds p.m., in the Team Conference Room. Anyone who’s lost a loved one is wel- Parker Williams Library, Room F, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., 77089. For details, Place an come. Free. For information, call Mrs. Barry Craven at 281-486-4241 or R. call 281-229-1409. Sanchez at 281-337-4365. 6 p.m. ad in the 7:30 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for family/friends of Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing on Monday, 7:30 alcoholics/addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, room 215, First United ______– 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 77062. $4/session or $35/10 sessions Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, or South for CSH members and $5/session or $45/10 sessions for nonmembers. Ev- drop in. ______eryone is welcome. For information, contact 281-488-5861 or csh@shaar- 7 p.m. Belt- hashalom.org. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step Recovery, p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church- ______Ellington open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education Bldg., 11011 Hall youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. Rd., 77089. For details, call Russell at 832-483-6715. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 (24-hour Leader's TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/sexual abuse support group ______7 a.m. for women. Visit www.bayareaturningpoint.org for information. weekly AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First 8 p.m. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Wednesday, Real Estate Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, 9:30 a.m. call 281-484-9243. Make checks payable to: Hobby Area Travel Social (HATS) – meets for its Thanksgiving luncheon on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 section! Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Glenbrook United Methodist Church, 8635 Glen Valley 7 a.m. Dr. The fellowship hall opens at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and pastries. Tickets are AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First South Belt-Ellington Leader $10. For details, visit hatsocial.org. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell 11555 Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, a Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time kitchen. Tuesday through 10 a.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For details, call 713- Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., Beamer 472-0565. 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. 10 a.m. Noon After Hours: Use mail slot in Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 2245 N. front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 281- 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. Noon 6 p.m. 481-5656 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 2245 N. Texas German Society, South Belt (SE) Chapter – A social group focused Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. on the culture, music, heritage and language of Texas German immigrants. Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golfcrest Meets the third Thursday, monthly, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Country Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch is $15. Variety of Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors welcome. Call 281-481- interesting speakers. For information, call 281-900-7257 or visit nalix@tex- 1238 for details. ascitizensbank.com. CrossRoads UMC – Invites everyone to the Thursday night service begin- 1:30 p.m. ning with a light meal and fellowship at 6 p.m. followed by a praise, worship NNoo JJobob TToooo SSmall!mall! TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the Sagemont Park and prayer service at 7 p.m. Directly afterward both pastors lead a Bible Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., 1:30 p.m. For information, call study in both English and Spanish. Everyone is welcome to join! 10030 Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. Scarsdale Blvd. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees – NARFE Chapter Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the Sagemont Park Community Now printing small-quantity orders! 941 meets the third Tuesday, 2 p.m., El Franco Lee Park Community Center, Center, 11507 Hughes Rd. For more information call Ericka McCrutcheon 9500 Hall Rd. Visitors welcome. For details, call Roy at 713-734-1461. at 281-989-9990. Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Sunday and Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 7 p.m. Sea Lark, 77062. For details or classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at drglandorf@ Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 7 p.m., sbcglobal.net or call 281-488-6318. 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth 6 p.m. building). For details, call 713-856-1611. CCallall FForor InformationInformation Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for family/friends of Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts, 7 alcoholics/addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, room 215, First United p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, or 215. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. drop in. Alateen – Support for teens, friends and family members of alcoholics/ 6:30 p.m. addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy.,

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But depth Yes, it was another loss, lift Clear Brook’s varsity Dobie fends off F-Wood poll among Class 5A/Oth- the nondistrict threesome was an issue for Dobie this but Dobie really held its girls’ basketball team to Dobie’s varsity girls’ er programs. of Clear Springs, Morton season due to injuries, etc., own against the 22-6A a 61-30 victory over the basketball team also had a The Lady Longhorns Ranch and Dawson – ad- and it’s one of the areas of champion Bulldogs un- Lady Vikings Nov. 8, at successful debut, downing will then go against either vanced. Summer Creek, address this offseason. til fatigue set in late. The Lady Wolverines Gymna- visiting Friendswood 39- a talented Galveston Ball which defeated Dobie in “We are losing multi- defense, in particular, was sium. 36 Nov. 7, at Scott Talton team in the next round, or the season opener and year starters up front on simply on the field too NaKayla Bell led the Gymnasium. perhaps Klein Forest. eventually went to 6-0, the offensive and defen- long. way for the Lady Wolver- simply faded late. sive lines, and those are The final was 41-23, ines with 17 points, and Pasadena intermediates Next season, Dobie always areas where you but Dobie had many rea- head coach Garrett Hil- will open the season at are looking for more depth sons to be proud. ton was also happy to see to tip-off basketball year Turner Stadium in Hum- anyway,” Norman said. Norman was thrilled balanced scoring coming ble against Summer Creek “Overall, we just hope with the way Jeremy Davis from several others. The Pasadena ISD is Thompson Lady Lions but then will host Clear to find depth at a variety of ended his high school ca- He’ll take the win, but about to tip-off its inter- will go up against the Springs, Morton Ranch positions, especially in the reer with a terrific 47-yard a head coach is rarely mediate basketball season, South Houston Lady In- and Dawson at Veterans trenches. You have to be run for a score and, later, thrilled in the season with all 10 of the district’s dians, at South Houston Stadium in Pasadena. able to win those battles another 5-yard touchdown opener. teams in action beginning High School. The 22-6A opener will up front to have any suc- run. “We played well defen- Monday, Nov. 14. In the boys’ division, come at Deer Park, but the cess. Davis wound up with sively but still have a lot On that opening night, Beverly Hills will play at finale will come at home The school’s subvarsity his finest game of the sea- of work to do on offense,” the Beverly Hills Interme- Bondy Nov. 14, with the against defending league teams enjoyed a strong son on the ground against Hilton said. diate seventh- and eighth- Thompson Lions hosting champion La Porte. season. The freshman quality competition, with “It was a typical sloppy grade girls will host the South Houston. The game The schedule for 2017 White team went a perfect 130 yards on just 15 car- first game, but I would Bondy Lady Patriots. times are the same. can wait. The Longhorns 10-0, with the freshman ries. have liked to have seen Dark team action comes Of note, the annual have plenty of business in- Orange team in at 5-4-1, One week after hitting better execution offensive- first during the season, Beverly Hills versus house to handle between including 4-1-1 in district Simmons with a 66-yard ly. We had a lot of differ- with tip-offs coming at 5 Thompson series will now and then. play. touchdown pass, back-up ent players score, so that is p.m. The Light team game play out Monday, Dec. 5. At the varsity level, The junior varsity quarterback Jacob Sulak obviously a plus.” follows the Dark division The girls’ play will be at more than 40 seniors will White team went 7-3, con- sent another 15-yard out Like Dobie, the Lady games after a brief warm- Beverly Hills, while the be lost to graduation. cluding the season with a route to Simmons against Wolverines are in the mix up. eighth-grade boys’ games Among those key losses terrific win over La Porte. La Porte, and Simmons at the Lady Gander Tip- The same night, the will be played at Dobie. are starting quarterback The junior varsity Orange turned it into a 53-yard Off Classic Nov. 10-12 Jeremy Davis, key backup team was 6-3-1. touchdown pass. in Baytown. Clear Brook running back Broderick As for the offseason, Lozano ended his ca- drew the short straw and Martin and receivers Bre- it is a big one. Dobie has reer by hitting a 42-yard will face Galena Park in on Simmons and Jacoby not hosted spring football field goal in his final an 8 a.m. contest at Goose Davis. during Norman’s two-year game. Creek Memorial High Several offensive line- stay, but the possibility of “We challenged the se- School Nov. 10. men, including multi-year taking advantage of that niors to go out on a high The following day, starters Elijah Pearson, special late spring session note, and they did,” Nor- Brook will take on either Chris Gutierrez, Ricky is now in play. man said. “We are proud South Houston or Dayton. Curtis and Brandon “Maybe this spring is of the effort shown against “Our focus in the Bay- Let us Host or Cater Your Event. Flores, will also move on, where we find some of a great program.” town tournament will be as will multi-year starter that depth and get them At right (above), Do- to get better offensive ex- Party and Meeting Rooms Available at Sabino Lozano at kicker. acclimated to being out ecution, but I am proud of The losses on defense there and getting after it bie’s Westly Crooms All Four Locations (7) is a multi-year the way we played in the will be substantial as well, rather than waiting until opener,” Hilton said. “The with starters Keith Arm- August,” Norman said. starter on defense who will be lost to gradua- kids play incredibly hard stead and Caleb Conerly, “You lose a scrimmage and are very coachable, so in addition to defensive by doing that. Programs tion, leaving the Long- horns with a gap in the I think that when the time backs Ke’montre Lowe, have really been getting comes for district play, we Westley Crooms and Dan- away from the old school secondary. Also at right, Breon will be ready.” iel Williams all set to exit. way, which has included As for the 8 a.m. start in But Norman under- spring football. But maybe Simmons (3) had two big touchdown grabs Baytown, well, it is what stands that is simply Dobie needs to get back to it is. “We open against how high school football the old school way. That’s in the fi nal two weeks to close out his career. Galena Park at 8 a.m., Daily Specials • Catering • Gift Cards works. Players are in the something we are looking but it doesn’t matter who Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. -11 p.m. San Jac board unanimously votes to cut four sports Happy Hour 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. FREE Mini Buffet 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. South Belt • 281-484-6888 League City • 281-334-2175 Continued from Page 1B Jacinto College. one on the South campus, grees to 60 credit hours, College, the three separate ed. “It is sad to be at this 12933 Gulf Freeway 2951 Marina Bay Dr. Ste. 150 dreds of student-athletes “We are continually the decision was made to the College redefined the campus cosmetology pro- “Higher education in point; it is a matter of Nasa • 281-557-3500 Stafford • 281-240-3060 have participated, trans- monitoring and evaluating combine the two programs core curriculum and ex- grams will be combined general is going through stewardship and what is 1020 NASA ROAD 1 @ 45 12821 SOUTHWEST FRWY. ferring to four-year uni- student success, and mak- into one that is currently cluded several courses that into two programs, one on transformational change,” best for the overall student versities and colleges on ing decisions based on housed on North campus. would not readily transfer the North campus and one added Hellyer. population and the taxpay- www.lashaciendasgrill.com athletic and academic data and the needs of our – Custodial and bookstore to a Texas university to- on the South campus. “At San Jacinto College ers of our district.” scholarships, and moving entire student body. services. As a cost-saving ward a bachelor’s degree. In like manner, the cu- we operate in a continuous into the ranks of profes- This decision really measure, the decision was – Combining cosmetolo- linary programs on the improvement cycle where sional athletes. came down to looking made to outsource the cus- gy and culinary programs. North and Central cam- we look at data, operation- To date, San Jacinto at the $2.6 million in an- todial and bookstore ser- Due to facility needs iden- puses will be combined al costs, and facility needs. College has won 12 na- nual operating costs and a vices. tified in the current cos- into one program housed “Difficult decisions are tional championships and minimum of $25 million – Closing the child care metology and culinary on the North campus once part of the transformation- has 17 national runner-up in facilities needs. center at the South Cam- programs at San Jacinto the facilities are construct- al change. finishes. “We have to weigh the pus. The College evalu- “San Jacinto College total benefit to the full stu- ated options to bring the “This was a difficult and painful decision that in no will honor its commitment dent body and to our goal entire building up to to- to the approximately 150 of student success.” day’s building standards way reflects on the success of the teams, our student- current student-athletes Athletic programs are and determined that due who are affected by this not the only areas with to the age of the building athletes, or the coaches. We are continually monitor- decision,” said Dr. Allatia facility needs and opera- and the condition of the Harris, vice chancellor for tional costs. infrastructure, it was cost ing and evaluating student success, and making deci- strategic initiatives, who The San Jacinto Col- prohibitive. oversees the athletics pro- lege Board of Trustees and – Closing the dental as- sions based on data and the needs of our entire student grams at San Jacinto Col- leadership have also made sisting program. Due to lege. the following difficult de- a lack of enrollment, the body. This decision really came down to looking at the “Student success re- cisions: College closed the dental mains our focus, and we – Closing the San Ja- assisting program located $2.6 million in annual operating costs and a minimum want these student-athletes cinto College golf course. on Central campus. The to complete the higher As announced earlier this College will no longer of- of $25 million in facilities needs. We have to weigh the education credential they year, the golf course will fer this program and has total benefit to the full student body and to our goal of came here to achieve.” close effective Dec. 15, provided a teach-out for “This was a difficult 2016. any student in the pro- student success.” and painful decision that – Combining the auto gram. in no way reflects on the body collision repair pro- – Redefining the core – Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor, San Jacinto College success of the teams, our gram. As enrollment was curriculum requirements. student-athletes, or the declining between two In order to meet the state coaches,” said Dr. Brenda training facilities, one on of Texas requirement of While four other Hellyer, Chancellor, San the North campus and moving all associate de- sports at San Jacinto College will cease to exist as of 2018, the Wolverines to tackle Dawson thriving baseball pro- Continued from Page 1B to fewer than 30 points in ing receiver is Chapman, gram under the direc- Now it’s on to the big just one of its 10 games. who has 773 yards worth tion of head coach Tom matchup between Daw- Dawson starting quar- of passes caught with 11 Arrington (left) will son and Clear Brook. terback Zach Smith has touchdowns. continue along with The players will play the thrown for 1,360 yards Where the Wolverines softball on the South game, but it also features and 15 touchdowns this might swing the game is campus. Last spring, a unique matchup on the season with just four inter- on offense, where a ball- Arrington guided the opposing sidelines. ceptions. hawking defense is ready Gators to the brink of Head coaches Eric At running back, the for the ball to come its a national title before Wells of Dawson and Eagles’ Darrius Smith way. a loss in the fi nale. Fol- Mike Allison of Clear leads the way with 1,377 Brook’s Drew Adams lowing the season, sev- Brook spent the majority yards and 16 touchdowns. leads the way with four en of the teams played of their coaching careers At receiver, Osby Mitch- interceptions, and Darian were selected in the on the same staff, first at ell, a former Southbelt Holmes and Braelon Hill June MLB First-Year Pearland for a decade and Dolphin youth football have three each. Player Draft. Among then at Dawson. player, has 55 receptions Two other Wolverines those, left-handed Wells, having been for 795 yards and eight have two passes intercept- pitcher Devin Smelt- hired away from Pearland scores. ed apiece. zer, who was the win- to lead the newly-minted And the Wolverines Nine years ago Dawson ner in the team’s fi rst Dawson program, brought have their stars aligned as brought Wells and Allison championship series Allison with him as his de- well. Garcia, also a former in to help the Eagles de- victory, reportedly fensive coordinator. Southbelt Dolphin player, velop a playoff power on received a $500,000 Allison, meanwhile, has thrown for 1,733 yards an annual basis. That has signing bonus from was hired as Clear Brook’s and 21 touchdowns with happened. the Los Angeles Dodg- varsity football head coach just five interceptions. Brook, with a rich foot- ers. Other notable prior to the 2015 season Smith, a junior, has ball history dating back to SJC signees included and has the Wolverines in 1,314 yards rushing, in- the late 80s and early 90s Brandon Montgomery, the postseason for the first cluding 13 touchdowns. in tow, needed a boost two Cody Nesbit and Ryan time in five years. Mark Milton has 406 years ago and brought in January. Anything could hap- yards rushing with a pair Allison. Photo by Rob Vanya, SJC pen when the two teams of scores, and has had five Now the Wolverines tee it up at The Rig, but receiving touchdowns as are looking to become the the points figure to be fly- part of 342 yards in the air. next playoff regular. It all ing. Dawson has been held The Wolverines’ lead- starts now.